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  • Green Chemistry
  • Sustainable Processing

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  • Microalgae biomass refining is crucial for commercialization, but faces challenges from rigid cell walls.
  • Existing pretreatment methods often involve high energy consumption and hazardous solvents.
  • There is a need for cost-effective, green, and sustainable pretreatment approaches for microalgae.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of deep eutectic solvents (DES) as a sustainable pretreatment method for microalgae biomass.
  • To provide an overview of DES composition, synthesis, properties, and applications in microalgae processing.
  • To highlight the advantages of DES over conventional solvents in microalgae biomass refining.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on deep eutectic solvents (DES) and their application in microalgae biomass processing.
  • Analysis of DES properties, including low toxicity, cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and reusability.
  • Discussion of current advances and fundamental aspects of DES in microalgae pretreatment.

Main Results:

  • Deep eutectic solvents demonstrate significant potential for enhancing microalgae cell disruption and solvent accessibility.
  • DES offer a greener alternative due to their favorable environmental profile and ease of recycling.
  • The application of DES can overcome the limitations of traditional pretreatment methods in terms of energy and hazardousness.

Conclusions:

  • Deep eutectic solvents represent a promising, sustainable, and cost-effective solution for microalgae biomass pretreatment.
  • Further research into DES applications can accelerate the commercialization of microalgae-based products.
  • DES contribute to greener and more efficient microalgae refining processes.