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Preparation of Binary and Ternary Deep Eutectic Systems
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Deep eutectic solvent: Synthesis, classification, properties and application in macromolecular substances
Yuying Gao1, Min Fan1, Xiaoxiao Cheng1
1College of Food Science and Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China; Engineering Research Center of Food Thermal-Processing Technology, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai 201306, China.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
|August 10, 2024
Summary
Deep eutectic solvents (DES) offer sustainable and low-toxicity alternatives for extracting food macromolecules like chitosan and pectin. This review highlights their potential in food processing and material preparation.
Area of Science:
- Green chemistry
- Food science
- Macromolecular chemistry
Background:
- Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are gaining attention for their sustainability and low toxicity.
- Their unique properties, including low volatility and thermal stability, offer advantages over traditional organic solvents.
- Current research on DES in food applications primarily focuses on small molecules, with limited exploration of macromolecular applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the synthesis, classification, and properties of DES.
- To summarize the application of DES in the food industry for extracting and processing macromolecular substances.
- To analyze the advantages, limitations, and future prospects of DES in food science.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of DES synthesis, properties, and applications in food science.
- Focus on studies involving the extraction of food macromolecules (e.g., chitosan, pectin) using DES.
- Analysis of DES-based preparation of macromolecular substrate films.
Main Results:
- DES are effective for extracting food macromolecules such as chitosan and pectin.
- DES can be utilized in the preparation of macromolecular substrate films.
- DES exhibit favorable characteristics for food applications, though limitations exist.
Conclusions:
- DES show significant promise for sustainable extraction and processing of food macromolecules.
- Further research is needed to fully explore the potential and overcome limitations of DES in the food industry.
- DES represent a viable green alternative for various food-related applications.
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