Phytomass Valorization by Deep Eutectic Solvents—Achievements, Perspectives, and Limitations

In recent years, a plethora of extraction processes have been performed by a novel class of green solvents known as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), possessing several environmental, operational, and economic advantages proven by experience when compared to organic solvents and ionic liquids. The pres...

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Published in:Crystals (Basel) 2020-09, Vol.10 (9), p.800
Main Authors: Jablonský, Michal, Šima, Jozef
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomass
deep eutectic solvents
Economic conditions
extraction
Hydrogen bonds
Ionic liquids
phytomass
Solvents
valorization
Viscosity
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Summary:In recent years, a plethora of extraction processes have been performed by a novel class of green solvents known as deep eutectic solvents (DESs), possessing several environmental, operational, and economic advantages proven by experience when compared to organic solvents and ionic liquids. The present review provides an organized overview of the use of DESs as extraction agents for the recovery of valuable substances and compounds from the original plant biomass, waste from its processing, and waste from the production and consumption of plant-based food. For the sake of simplicity and speed of orientation, the data are, as far as possible, arranged in a table in alphabetical order of the extracted substances. However, in some cases, the isolation of several substances is described in one paper and they are, therefore, listed together. The table further contains a description of the extracted phytomass, DES composition, extraction conditions, and literature sources. With regard to extracted value-added substances, this review addresses their pharmacological, therapeutic, and nutritional aspects. The review also includes an evaluation of the possibilities and limitations of using DESs to obtain value-added substances from phytomass.
ISSN:2073-4352
2073-4352
DOI:10.3390/cryst10090800