Trends in the new generation of green solvents in extraction processes
Patrycja Janicka, Justyna Płotka‐Wasylka, Natalia Jatkowska, Aneta Chabowska, Michel Y. Fares, Vasiľ Andruch, Massoud Kaykhaii, Jacek Gębicki
Abstract
Analytical chemistry, like other scientific fields, has undergone a number of changes to make it more consistent with the concept of sustainable development. Among the various steps of chemical analysis, without a doubt, sample preparation is the bottleneck in regard to following a green protocol, especially in terms of solvent consumption. Therefore, many attempts have been made to improve the environmental friendliness of this stage, mainly through the developing approaches for miniaturized sample preparation as well as application of new green solvents. This review offers a brief discussion of current trends in analytical applications that have been less studied and discussed: a new generation of green solvents, such as bio-based solvents, supercritical fluids, and liquefied. We believe that this mini review is a good starting place for readers interested in the future of green analytical chemistry.