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Low-Melting Mixture Solvents (LoMMSs): The Game-Changing Third-Generation Novel Green Solvents
Yu Chen1, Zhenghui Liu2, Yuqing Zhang1
1Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Langfang Normal University, Langfang, Hebei, P. R. China.
Chemistry, an Asian Journal
|August 6, 2026
Summary
Low-melting mixture solvents (LoMMSs) are a new generation of green solvents. This review summarizes their properties and applications in battery recycling and biomass utilization.
Area of Science:
- Green Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Solvent Engineering
Background:
- Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents represent previous generations of green solvents.
- Low-melting mixture solvents (LoMMSs) were introduced in 2023 as a novel advancement.
- A comprehensive review on LoMMSs is currently lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide the first concise summary of low-melting mixture solvents (LoMMSs).
- To cover the fundamentals, physical properties, and applications of LoMMSs.
- To explore the transition to low-melting chemical solvents (LoMCSs) and future challenges.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and synthesis of existing research on LoMMSs.
- Analysis of fundamental principles and physical properties of LoMMSs.
- Examination of LoMMS applications in lithium-ion battery recycling and biomass utilization.
Main Results:
- LoMMSs are presented as the third generation of green solvents.
- Key physical properties and fundamental aspects of LoMMSs are detailed.
- Successful applications in lithium-ion battery recovery and biomass processing are highlighted.
Conclusions:
- LoMMSs offer significant potential for advancing green chemistry and sustainable processes.
- Further research into LoMCSs and addressing current limitations is crucial for future development.
- This review serves as a foundational resource for understanding and utilizing LoMMSs.
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