History repeats itself again: Will the mistakes of the past for ILs be repeated for DESs? From being considered ionic liquids to becoming their alternative: the unbalanced turn of deep eutectic solvents
João Afonso, Andrea Mezzetta, Isabel M. Marrucho, Lorenzo Guazzelli
Abstract
Comparing properties of ionic liquids, (deep) eutectic solvents and traditional organic solvents, as well as their applicability in lignocellulosic biomass processing.
Topics & Concepts
Ionic liquidEutectic systemLignocellulosic biomassBiomass (ecology)Deep eutectic solventChemistrySolventOrganic chemistryChemical engineeringOrganic solventMaterials scienceHydrolysisCatalysisEngineeringGeologyOceanographyAlloyIonic liquids properties and applicationsLignin and Wood ChemistryCatalysis for Biomass Conversion