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Natural Deep Eutectic Solvent-Integrated Sensors: Emerging Trends and Sustainable Solutions for Pharmaceutical
Subash C B Gopinath1,2,3,4,5, Sing-Mei Tan2, Jia-Chun Lim2
1Department of Neonatology, Saveetha Medical College & Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry
|February 5, 2026
Summary
Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) offer a green chemistry approach for eco-friendly sensors. This review highlights NaDES-based electrochemical sensors for sustainable pharmaceutical detection and performance enhancement.
Area of Science:
- Green Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDES) are sustainable alternatives to conventional organic solvents.
- NaDES possess unique properties making them suitable for sensor development.
- Pharmaceutical sensing requires sensitive, selective, and eco-friendly detection methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in NaDES-based sensor technology for pharmaceutical sensing.
- To discuss the preparation methods and chemical interactions within NaDES.
- To explore the synthesis of nanomaterials for NaDES-integrated sensors and their impact on performance.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of NaDES applications in sensor technology.
- Analysis of NaDES preparation and chemical interaction principles.
- Investigation of nanomaterial synthesis strategies for NaDES-based sensors.
Main Results:
- NaDES can enhance sensor performance through tailored material design.
- NaDES-integrated electrochemical sensors show promise for sustainable pharmaceutical detection.
- Nanomaterials play a crucial role in optimizing NaDES sensor capabilities.
Conclusions:
- NaDES represent a significant advancement in green sensor technology for pharmaceuticals.
- Further research into NaDES-integrated sensors can lead to more sustainable analytical methods.
- The integration of nanomaterials offers a pathway to improved sensor performance and broader applications.
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