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NaDES Application in Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Fields: An Overview
Carla Villa1, Debora Caviglia1, Francesco Saverio Robustelli Della Cuna2
1Department of Pharmacy, Section of Drug and Cosmetic Chemistry, Viale Benedetto XV 3, 16132 Genoa, Italy.
Gels (Basel, Switzerland)
|February 23, 2024
Summary
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) offer a green, non-flammable alternative to ionic liquids for cosmetic and pharmaceutical uses. These easily prepared solvents show promise for sustainable extraction and developing advanced drug delivery systems.
Area of Science:
- Green Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) are emerging as sustainable, non-flammable alternatives to traditional solvents like ionic liquids.
- They possess unique solubilizing properties, particularly for lipophilic compounds, expanding their application scope.
- NaDES are increasingly recognized for their potential in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries due to their biocompatibility and ease of preparation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the current applications of NaDES in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields.
- To highlight the potential of NaDES as green solvents and as components in innovative delivery systems.
- To identify emerging opportunities and challenges associated with the implementation of NaDES.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on studies utilizing NaDES in cosmetic and pharmaceutical contexts.
- Analysis of NaDES properties, including their preparation, stability, and interactions with bioactive compounds.
- Exploration of NaDES applications in extraction, formulation, and drug delivery systems.
Main Results:
- NaDES demonstrate significant potential for sustainable extraction of active ingredients.
- They can be effectively used in developing biocompatible and responsive drug delivery systems.
- NaDES show promise as biopolymer modifiers and stabilizing agents for various galenical formulations.
Conclusions:
- NaDES represent a versatile class of green solvents with broad applicability in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
- Their unique properties facilitate sustainable practices and the development of novel therapeutic and cosmetic formulations.
- Further research into NaDES can unlock new avenues for bioactive ingredient delivery and green chemical processes.
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