Deep eutectic solvents probably evolved very early in the history of living organisms and may reflect a fundamental component of the chemistry of life.
Scientists are now rediscovering all kinds of molecule combinations engineered by nature into these unique mixtures. Harnessing these bio-inspired solvents for eco-extraction purposes is one of the most exciting ways to recover phytoactive molecules using the same strategy adopted by plants for their survival.
The depletion of fossil resources, combined with changes in the regulatory, environmental and toxicological frameworks for solvents, puts heavy selective pressure on the development of alternatives to petro-based organic solvents. Finding sustainable and eco-friendly extraction technologies capable of producing extracts with novel phytochemical profiles and enhanced efficacy has become increasingly important.
Andrew Abbott’s discovery of a new type of solvents
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