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Liu C, Liang H, Xie R, Zhou Q, Qi M, Yang C, Gu X, Wang Y, Zhang G, Li J, Gong X, Chen J, Zhang L, Zhang Z, Ge X, Wang Y, Yang C, Liu Y, Liu X. A Three-in-One Hybrid Strategy for High-Performance Semiconducting Polymers Processed from Anisole. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024:e2401345. [PMID: 38647436 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024]
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The development of semiconducting polymers with good processability in green solvents and competitive electrical performance is essential for realizing sustainable large-scale manufacturing and commercialization of organic electronics. A major obstacle is the processability-performance dichotomy that is dictated by the lack of ideal building blocks with balanced polarity, solubility, electronic structures, and molecular conformation. Herein, through the integration of donor, quinoid and acceptor units, an unprecedented building block, namely TQBT, is introduced for constructing a serial of conjugated polymers. The TQBT, distinct in non-symmetric structure and high dipole moment, imparts enhanced solubility in anisole-a green solvent-to the polymer TQBT-T. Furthermore, PTQBT-T possess a highly rigid and planar backbone owing to the nearly coplanar geometry and quinoidal nature of TQBT, resulting in strong aggregation in solution and localized aggregates in film. Remarkably, PTQBT-T films spuncast from anisole exhibit a hole mobility of 2.30 cm2 V-1 s-1, which is record high for green solvent-processable semiconducting polymers via spin-coating, together with commendable operational and storage stability. The hybrid building block emerges as a pioneering electroactive unit, shedding light on future design strategies in high-performance semiconducting polymers compatible with green processing and marking a significant stride towards ecofriendly organic electronics.
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- Cheng Liu
- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Center for Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, USA
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- School of Polymer Science and Engineering, Center for Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406, USA
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- College of Physics, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- Institute of Polymer Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, State Key Laboratory of Luminescent Materials and Devices, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, 510640, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- College of Big Data and Information Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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- The Molecular Foundry, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
- Materials Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA, 94720, USA
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- College of Materials and Metallurgy, Guizhou University, Guiyang, 550025, P. R. China
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Aquino M, Santoro S, Politano A, D’Andrea G, Siciliano A, Straface S, La Russa MF, Curcio E. Environmentally Friendly Photothermal Membranes for Halite Recovery from Reverse Osmosis Brine via Solar-Driven Membrane Crystallization. Membranes (Basel) 2024; 14:87. [PMID: 38668115 PMCID: PMC11052490 DOI: 10.3390/membranes14040087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Revised: 04/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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Modern society and industrial development rely heavily on the availability of freshwater and minerals. Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) has been widely adopted for freshwater supply, although many questions have arisen about its environmental sustainability owing to the disposal of hypersaline rejected solutions (brine). This scenario has accelerated significant developments towards the hybridization of SWRO with membrane distillation-crystallization (MD-MCr), which can extract water and minerals from spent brine. Nevertheless, the substantial specific energy consumption associated with MD-MCr remains a significant limitation. In this work, energy harvesting was secured from renewables by hotspots embodied in the membranes, implementing the revolutionary approach of brine mining via photothermal membrane crystallization (PhMCr). This method employs self-heating nanostructured interfaces under solar radiation to enhance water evaporation, creating a carefully controlled supersaturated environment responsible for the extraction of minerals. Photothermal mixed matrix photothermal membranes (MMMs) were developed by incorporating graphene oxide (GO) or carbon black (CB) into polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) solubilized in an eco-friendly solvent (i.e., triethyl phosphate (TEP)). MMMs were prepared using non-solvent-induced phase separation (NIPS). The effect of GO or GB on the morphology of MMMs and the photothermal behavior was examined. Light-to-heat conversion was used in PhMCr experiments to facilitate the evaporation of water from the SWRO brine to supersaturation, leading to sodium chloride (NaCl) nucleation and crystallization. Overall, the results indicate exciting perspectives of PhMCr in brine valorization for a sustainable desalination industry.
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- Marco Aquino
- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria (DIAm-UNICAL), Via P. Bucci, CUBO 44/A, 87036 Rende, Italy; (M.A.); (G.D.); (A.S.); (S.S.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria (DIAm-UNICAL), Via P. Bucci, CUBO 44/A, 87036 Rende, Italy; (M.A.); (G.D.); (A.S.); (S.S.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences, University of L’Aquila, Via Vetoio, 67100 L’Aquila, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria (DIAm-UNICAL), Via P. Bucci, CUBO 44/A, 87036 Rende, Italy; (M.A.); (G.D.); (A.S.); (S.S.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria (DIAm-UNICAL), Via P. Bucci, CUBO 44/A, 87036 Rende, Italy; (M.A.); (G.D.); (A.S.); (S.S.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria (DIAm-UNICAL), Via P. Bucci, CUBO 44/A, 87036 Rende, Italy; (M.A.); (G.D.); (A.S.); (S.S.); (E.C.)
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- Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Calabria (DiBEST-UNICAL), Via P. Bucci, CUBO 12/B, 87036 Rende, Italy;
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- Department of Environmental Engineering, University of Calabria (DIAm-UNICAL), Via P. Bucci, CUBO 44/A, 87036 Rende, Italy; (M.A.); (G.D.); (A.S.); (S.S.); (E.C.)
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Abdallah OI, Abd El-Hamid RM, Ahmed NS, Alhewairini SS, Abdel Ghani SB. Development of Green and Facile Sample Preparation Method for Determination of Seven Neonicotinoids in Fresh Vegetables, and Dissipation and Risk Assessment of Imidacloprid and Dinotefuran. Foods 2024; 13:1106. [PMID: 38611410 PMCID: PMC11011385 DOI: 10.3390/foods13071106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Revised: 03/19/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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A facile procedure for extracting and determining seven neonicotinoids was developed. Water was the only extraction solvent without phase separation and cleanup steps. The method was validated according to European Union standards, and the values obtained were compared with the criteria. The accuracy values were between 99.8% (thiamethoxam) and 106.8% (clothianidin) at the spiking levels of 0.01, 0.1, and 1 mg/kg in the tested matrices. The precision as pooled RSD values was ≤6.1% (intra-day) and ≤6.9% (inter-day). The limit of quantification was set and tested at 0.01 mg/kg. The matrix effect was evaluated, and all matrices had a suppressive effect. The matrix of the cucumber was the most effective, with -20.9% for dinotefuran and an average of -9.8% for all compounds, while the tomato matrix had the slightest effect. Real marketed samples were analyzed using the developed and QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Effective, Rugged, and Safe) methods; the results were not significantly different. A supervised field trial was conducted in the open field to study the dissipation patterns of imidacloprid and dinotefuran in tomatoes. The dissipation of both compounds followed first-order kinetics. The half-life (T½) values were 3.4 and 2.5 days, with dissipation rates k of 0.2013 and 0.2781 days, respectively. Following the EU-MRL database, the calculated pre-harvest interval (PHI) values were 7 and 14 days for imidacloprid and dinotefuran, respectively, and 3 days for both compounds following Codex Alimentarius regulations. The risk of imidacloprid and dinotefuran residues was estimated from chronic and acute perspectives. The risk factors of dinotefuran were lower than those of imidacloprid. Nonetheless, the highest expected residues of both compounds were below the tolerance limits.
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- Osama I Abdallah
- Department of Pesticide Residues and Environmental Pollution, Central Agricultural Pesticide Laboratory, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Pesticide Residues and Environmental Pollution, Central Agricultural Pesticide Laboratory, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Pesticide Residues and Environmental Pollution, Central Agricultural Pesticide Laboratory, Agricultural Research Center, Giza 12618, Egypt
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture and Food, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6622, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Plant Protection, College of Agriculture and Food, Qassim University, P.O. Box 6622, Buraydah 51452, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, P.O. Box 68 Hadayek Shoubra, Cairo 11241, Egypt
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Gopikrishna P, Choi H, Kim DH, Lee D, Hwang JH, Jin SM, Lee E, Cho S, Kim B. Halogenated 9H-Indeno[1,2-b]Pyrazine-2,3-Dicarbonitrile End Groups Based Asymmetric Non-Fullerene Acceptors for Green Solvent-Processable, Additive-Free, and Stable Organic Solar Cells. Small 2024:e2401080. [PMID: 38566553 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202401080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Non-fullerene acceptors (NFAs) significantly enhance photovoltaic performance in organic solar cells (OSCs) using halogenated solvents and additives. However, these solvents are environmentally detrimental and unsuitable for industrial-scale production, and the issue of OSCs' poor long-term stability persists. This report introduces eight asymmetric NFAs (IPCnF-BBO-IC2F, IPCnF-BBO-IC2Cl, IPCnCl-BBO-IC2F, and IPCnCl-BBO-IC2Cl, where n = 1 and 2). These NFAs comprise a 12,13-bis(2-butyloctyl)-3,9-diundecyl-12,13-dihydro-[1,2,5]thiadiazolo[3,4-e]thieno[2'',3'':4',5']thieno[2',3':4,5]pyrrolo[3,2-g]thieno[2',3':4,5]thieno-[3,2-b]indole (BBO) core. One end of the core attaches to a mono- or di-halogenated 9H-indeno[1,2-b]pyrazine-2,3-dicarbonitrile (IPC) end group (IPC1F, IPC1Cl, IPC2F, or IPC2Cl), while the other end connects to a 2-(5,6-dihalo-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-1-ylidene)malononitrile (IC) end group (IC2F or IC2Cl). The optical and electronic properties of these NFAs can be finely tuned by controlling the number of halogen atoms. Crucially, these NFAs demonstrate excellent compatibility with PM6 even in o-xylene, facilitating the production of additive-free OSCs. The di-halogenated IPC-based NFAs outperform their mono-halogenated counterparts in photovoltaic performance within OSCs. Remarkably, the di-halogenated IPC-based NFAs maintain 94‒98% of their initial PCEs over 2000 h in air without encapsulation, indicating superior long-term device stability. These findings imply that the integration of di-halogenated IPCs in asymmetric NFA design offers a promising route to efficient, stable OSCs manufactured through environmentally friendly processes.
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- Peddaboodi Gopikrishna
- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics and EHSRC, University of Ulsan, 93 Daehak-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics and EHSRC, University of Ulsan, 93 Daehak-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, 44610, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), 123 Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju, 61005, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physics and EHSRC, University of Ulsan, 93 Daehak-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan, 44610, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Carbon Neutrality, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
- Graduate School of Semiconductor Materials and Device Engineering, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), 50 UNIST-gil, Ulsan, 44919, Republic of Korea
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Azimi B, Rasti A, Fusco A, Macchi T, Ricci C, Hosseinifard MA, Guazzelli L, Donnarumma G, Bagherzadeh R, Latifi M, Roy I, Danti S, Lazzeri A. Bacterial Cellulose Electrospun Fiber Mesh Coated with Chitin Nanofibrils for Eardrum Repair. Tissue Eng Part A 2024; 30:340-356. [PMID: 37962275 DOI: 10.1089/ten.tea.2023.0242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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In this study, we develop a bio-based and bioactive nanofibrous patch based on bacterial cellulose (BC) and chitin nanofibrils (CNs) using an ionic liquid as a solvent for BC, aimed at tympanic membrane (TM) repair. Electrospun BC nanofiber meshes were produced via electrospinning, and surface-modified with CNs using electrospray. The rheology of the BC/ionic liquid system was investigated. The obtained CN/BC meshes underwent comprehensive morphological, physicochemical, and mechanical characterization. Cytotoxicity tests were conducted using L929 mouse fibroblasts, revealing a cell viability of 97.8%. In vivo tests on rabbit skin demonstrated that the patches were nonirritating. Furthermore, the CN/BC fiber meshes were tested in vitro using human dermal keratinocytes (HaCaT cells) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells as model cells for TM perforation healing. Both cell types demonstrated successful growth on these scaffolds. The presence of CNs resulted in improved indirect antimicrobial activity of the electrospun fiber meshes. HaCaT cells exhibited an upregulated mRNA expression at 6 and 24 h of key proinflammatory cytokines crucial for the wound healing process, indicating the potential benefits of CNs in the healing response. Overall, this study presents a natural and eco-sustainable fiber mesh with great promise for applications in TM repair, leveraging the synergistic effects of BC and CNs to possibly enhance tissue regeneration and healing. Impact statement Repair of tympanic membrane perforations following chronic otitis media is a main clinical issue in otologic surgery, where the underlying infection obstacles self-healing. To address this challenge, our study proposes a bio-based patch made of nanoscale carbohydrate materials (i.e., bacterial cellulose electrospun fibers and chitin nanofibrils) processed via green solvents. The scaffold is nonirritating in vivo, and cytocompatible with fibroblasts, endothelial cells, and keratinocytes. In epithelial cells, it stimulates the expression of the antimicrobial peptide human beta defensin 2, with a pathway of cytokine expression compatible with the wound healing process. Therefore, it could be applied with unsolved infective pathology.
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- Bahareh Azimi
- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Translational Researches and New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Institute for Advanced Textile Materials and Technologies (ATMT), Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Textile Engineering, Amirkabir University of Technology, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Sajid S, Alzahmi S, Tabet N, Haik Y, Obaidat IM. Fabricating Planar Perovskite Solar Cells through a Greener Approach. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2024; 14:594. [PMID: 38607128 PMCID: PMC11013819 DOI: 10.3390/nano14070594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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High-quality perovskite thin films are typically produced via solvent engineering, which results in efficient perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Nevertheless, the use of hazardous solvents like precursor solvents (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), dimethylformamide (DMF), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)) and antisolvents (chlorobenzene (CB), dibutyl ether (DEE), diethyl ether (Et2O), etc.) is crucial to the preparation of perovskite solutions and the control of perovskite thin film crystallization. The consumption of hazardous solvents poses an imminent threat to both the health of manufacturers and the environment. Consequently, before PSCs are commercialized, the current concerns about the toxicity of solvents must be addressed. In this study, we fabricated highly efficient planar PSCs using a novel, environmentally friendly method. Initially, we employed a greener solvent engineering approach that substituted the hazardous precursor solvents with an environmentally friendly solvent called triethyl phosphate (TEP). In the following stage, we fabricated perovskite thin films without the use of an antisolvent by employing a two-step procedure. Of all the greener techniques used to fabricate PSCs, the FTO/SnO2/MAFAPbI3/spiro-OMeTAD planar device configuration yielded the highest PCE of 20.98%. Therefore, this work addresses the toxicity of the solvents used in the perovskite film fabrication procedure and provides a promising universal method for producing PSCs with high efficiency. The aforementioned environmentally friendly approach might allow for PSC fabrication on an industrial scale in the future under sustainable conditions.
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- Sajid Sajid
- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates;
- National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates;
- National Water and Energy Center, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates;
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Jordan, Amman P.O. Box 11942, Jordan
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- Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates;
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Soukup-Carne D, López-Porfiri P, Bragagnolo FS, Funari CS, Fan X, González-Miquel M, Esteban J. Extraction of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural and Furfural in Aqueous Biphasic Systems: A COSMO-RS Guided Approach to Greener Solvent Selection. ACS Sustain Chem Eng 2024; 12:3766-3779. [PMID: 38456191 PMCID: PMC10915861 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c07894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and furfural (Fur) are promising biobased platform chemicals, derived from the dehydration of carbohydrate feedstocks, normally conducted in an aqueous phase. Plagued by side-reactions in such phase, such as the rehydration to levulinic acid (LA) and formic acid (FA) or self-condensation to humins, HMF and Fur necessitates diversification from monophasic aqueous reaction systems toward biphasic systems to mitigate undesired side-reactions. Here, a methodology based on the COnductor-like Screening MOdel for Real Solvents (COSMO-RS) method was used to screen solvent candidates based on the predicted partition coefficients (Ki). Hansen solubility parameters in conjunction with excess thermodynamic quantities determined by COSMO-RS were employed to assess solvent compatibility. Experimental validation of the COSMO-RS values highlighted only minor deviations from the predictions with root-mean-square-error (RMSE) values of HMF and Fur at 0.76 and 5.32, respectively, at 298 K. The combined effort suggested cyclohexanone, isophorone, and methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) as the best candidates. Finally, extraction solvent reuse demonstrated cyclohexanone suitability for HMF extraction with KHMF of 3.66 and MIBK for Fur with KFur 7.80 with consistent partitioning across four total runs. Both solvents are classified as recommended by the CHEM21 solvent selection guide, hence adding to the sustainability of the process.
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- Dominik Soukup-Carne
- Department
of Chemical Engineering, The University
of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, The University
of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Multidisciplinary
Laboratory of Food and Health (LabMAS), School of Applied Sciences
(FCA), University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Rua Pedro Zaccaria 1300, 13484-350 Limeira, SP, Brazil
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- Green
Biotech Network, School of Agricultural Sciences, São Paulo State University, Av. Universitária 3780, Botucatu, 18610-034 São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, The University
of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, ETSI Industriales, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, José Gutiérrez Abascal
2, 28006 Madrid, Spain
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, The University
of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom
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Wang P, Wang B, Li N, He T, Zhang H, Zhang L, Liu SF. Alkali-Metal-Assisted Green-Solvent Synthesis for In Situ Growth of Perovskite Nanocrystals in Porous Materials. Adv Sci (Weinh) 2024; 11:e2305880. [PMID: 38239033 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305880] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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Inorganic metal halide perovskite CsPbX3 (X = I, Br, and Cl) nanocrystals (NCs) are rapidly developed due to their excellent photophysical properties and potential applications in lighting, lasers, and scintillators. However, the materials for growing perovskite NCs are insoluble or hydrolyzed in most green solvents, limiting their further development. Based on rational chemical analysis, an alkali-metal-assisted green-solvent synthesis method for in situ growth of CsPbBr3 NCs within SAPO-34 zeolite with bright luminescence is developed. Water is the only solvent used in the whole process. Surprisingly, by the synergistic effect of the channel structure of SAPO-34 and alkali-metal ions crystallization regulation, the CsPbBr3 NCs embedded in SAPO-34 assisted by Na+ emit bright blue light under ultraviolet illumination, with a 30 nm blue shift comparing to the CsPbBr3 NCs assisted by K+. Moreover, CsPbBr3 NCs can also be grown in mesoporous SiO2 SBA-15 and zeolites including ZSM-5, AlPO-5, and SOD, indicating that the method is universal for in situ growth of luminescent perovskite NCs in porous materials. This alkali-metal-assisted green-solvent synthesis provides a new strategy for developing high-quantum-yield, tunable-emission, and stable perovskite luminescent materials.
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- Peijun Wang
- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
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- Dalian National Laboratory for Clean Energy, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- Key Laboratory of Applied Surface and Colloid Chemistry, Ministry of Education, Shaanxi Engineering Lab for Advanced Energy Technology, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an, 710119, China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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Wang T, Zhu L, Mei L, Kanda H. Extraction and Separation of Natural Products from Microalgae and Other Natural Sources Using Liquefied Dimethyl Ether, a Green Solvent: A Review. Foods 2024; 13:352. [PMID: 38275719 PMCID: PMC10815339 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/10/2024] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
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Microalgae are a sustainable source for the production of biofuels and bioactive compounds. This review discusses significant research on innovative extraction techniques using dimethyl ether (DME) as a green subcritical fluid. DME, which is characterized by its low boiling point and safety as an organic solvent, exhibits remarkable properties that enable high extraction rates of various active compounds, including lipids and bioactive compounds, from high-water-content microalgae without the need for drying. In this review, the superiority of liquefied DME extraction technology for microalgae over conventional methods is discussed in detail. In addition, we elucidate the extraction mechanism of this technology and address its safety for human health and the environment. This review also covers aspects related to extraction equipment, various applications of different extraction processes, and the estimation and trend analysis of the Hansen solubility parameters. In addition, we anticipate a promising trajectory for the expansion of this technology for the extraction of various resources.
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- Department of Chemical Systems Engineering, Nagoya University, Furocho, Chikusa, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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Huamán-Castilla NL, Díaz Huamaní KS, Palomino Villegas YC, Allcca-Alca EE, León-Calvo NC, Colque Ayma EJ, Zirena Vilca F, Mariotti-Celis MS. Exploring a Sustainable Process for Polyphenol Extraction from Olive Leaves. Foods 2024; 13:265. [PMID: 38254566 PMCID: PMC10814471 DOI: 10.3390/foods13020265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Revised: 01/01/2024] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Olive leaves are residues from pruning and harvesting and are considered an environmental management problems. Interestingly, these residues contain high polyphenol concentrations, which can be used to treat chronic diseases. However, these compounds are a technological challenge due to their thermolability and reactivity during extraction. Thus, this study assessed the use of pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) with green solvents like water-ethanol and water-glycerol mixtures (0-15%) at 50 °C and 70 °C to yield polyphenol-rich antioxidant extracts with reduced glucose and fructose content. The use of 30% ethanol at 70°C presented the highest polyphenol content (15.29 mg gallic acid equivalent/g dry weight) and antioxidant capacity, which was expressed as IC50 (half maximal inhibitory concentration): 5.49 mg/mL and oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC): 1259 μmol Trolox equivalent/g dry weight, as well as lower sugar content (glucose: 3.75 mg/g dry weight, fructose: 5.68 mg/g dry weight) compared to water-glycerol mixtures. Interestingly, ethanol exhibits a higher degree of effectiveness in recovering flavanols, stilbenes and secoiridoids, while glycerol improves the extraction of phenolic acids and flavonols. Therefore, to enhance the efficiency of polyphenol recovery during the PLE process, it is necessary to consider its solvent composition and chemical structure.
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- Nils Leander Huamán-Castilla
- Escuela de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru; (K.S.D.H.); (Y.C.P.V.); (E.E.A.-A.); (N.C.L.-C.)
- Laboratorio de Tecnologías Sustentables para la Extracción de Compuestos de Alto Valor, Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo del Perú (IINDEP), Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru; (K.S.D.H.); (Y.C.P.V.); (E.E.A.-A.); (N.C.L.-C.)
- Laboratorio de Tecnologías Sustentables para la Extracción de Compuestos de Alto Valor, Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo del Perú (IINDEP), Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru; (K.S.D.H.); (Y.C.P.V.); (E.E.A.-A.); (N.C.L.-C.)
- Laboratorio de Tecnologías Sustentables para la Extracción de Compuestos de Alto Valor, Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo del Perú (IINDEP), Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru; (K.S.D.H.); (Y.C.P.V.); (E.E.A.-A.); (N.C.L.-C.)
- Laboratorio de Tecnologías Sustentables para la Extracción de Compuestos de Alto Valor, Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo del Perú (IINDEP), Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru
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- Escuela de Ingeniería Agroindustrial, Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru; (K.S.D.H.); (Y.C.P.V.); (E.E.A.-A.); (N.C.L.-C.)
- Laboratorio de Tecnologías Sustentables para la Extracción de Compuestos de Alto Valor, Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo del Perú (IINDEP), Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Prolongación Calle Ancash s/n, Moquegua 18001, Peru
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- Laboratorio de Contaminantes Orgánicos y Ambiente, Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo del Perú (IINDEP), Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Moquegua 18001, Peru; (E.J.C.A.); (F.Z.V.)
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- Laboratorio de Contaminantes Orgánicos y Ambiente, Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo del Perú (IINDEP), Universidad Nacional de Moquegua, Moquegua 18001, Peru; (E.J.C.A.); (F.Z.V.)
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Kim HB, Yoo JI, Kang SC, Song JK. Green Solvent Selection for All Solution-Processed Inverted Quantum Dot Light Emitting Diode. Small 2024; 20:e2304051. [PMID: 37612793 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202304051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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Quantum-dot light-emitting diodes (QD-LEDs) have gained attention as potential display technologies. However, the solvents used to dissolve a polymeric hole transport layer (HTL) are hazardous to both humans and the environment. Additionally, intermixing the HTL and QD layers presents a significant challenge when fabricating inverted QD-LEDs. Here, a green solvent selection procedure to achieve good device performance and environmental safety in QD-LEDs is established. This procedure utilizes Hansen solubility parameters and surface roughness to identify a set of solvents that do not lower the device performance by avoiding interlayer mixing or a rough interface. The CHEM21 solvent selection guide is used to screen for environmentally hazardous solvents. Finally, cyclopentanone (CPO) is selected as the optimal HTL solvent from among 16 candidates. Using CPO improves the maximum luminescence by ≈1.6 times and the maximum current efficiency by ≈12.6 times, compared to that of conventional devices using hazardous chlorobenzene. Solvent selection is critical for the fabrication of green and high-performance inverted QD-LEDs, particularly for large display panels that require n-type oxide thin-film transistors.
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- Hyo-Bin Kim
- Department of Display Convergence Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Display Convergence Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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Liang F, Li X, Zhang Y, Wu Y, Bai K, Agusti R, Soleimani A, Wang W, Yi S. Recent Progress on Green New Phase Extraction and Preparation of Polyphenols in Edible Oil. Molecules 2023; 28:8150. [PMID: 38138638 PMCID: PMC10745615 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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With the proposal of replacing toxic solvents with non-toxic solvents in the concept of green chemistry, the development and utilization of new green extraction techniques have become a research hotspot. Phenolic compounds in edible oils have good antioxidant activity, but due to their low content and complex matrix, it is difficult to achieve a high extraction rate in a green and efficient way. This paper reviews the current research status of novel extraction materials in solid-phase extraction, including carbon nanotubes, graphene and metal-organic frameworks, as well as the application of green chemical materials in liquid-phase extraction, including deep eutectic solvents, ionic liquids, supercritical fluids and supramolecular solvents. The aim is to provide a more specific reference for realizing the green and efficient extraction of polyphenolic compounds from edible oils, as well as another possibility for the future research trend of green extraction technology.
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- Feng Liang
- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; (F.L.); (Y.W.); (K.B.)
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- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- Institute of Agro-Product Safety and Nutrition, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou 310021, China; (X.L.); (Y.Z.)
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; (F.L.); (Y.W.); (K.B.)
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; (F.L.); (Y.W.); (K.B.)
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- Institute of Agriculture and Food Research and Technology, Reus, El Morell Road, 43120 Constantí, Spain;
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- Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zanjan, Zanjan 45371-38791, Iran;
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- College of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; (F.L.); (Y.W.); (K.B.)
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, Bohai University, Jinzhou 121013, China
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Yang X, Shao Y, Wang S, Chen M, Xiao B, Sun R, Min J. Processability Considerations for Next-Generation Organic Photovoltaic Materials. Adv Mater 2023:e2307863. [PMID: 38048536 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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The evolution of organic semiconductors for organic photovoltaics (OPVs) has resulted in unforeseen outcomes. This has provided substitute choices of photoactive layer materials, which effectively convert sunlight into electricity. Recently developed OPV materials have narrowed down the gaps in efficiency, stability, and cost in devices. Records now show power conversion efficiency in single-junction devices closing to 20%. Despite this, there is still a gap between the currently developed OPV materials and those that meet the requirements of practical applications, especially the solution processability issue widely concerned in the field of OPVs. Based on the general rule that structure determines properties, methodologies to enhance the processability of OPV materials are reviewed and explored from the perspective of material design and views on the further development of processable OPV materials are presented. Considering the current dilemma that the existing evaluation indicators cannot reflect the industrial processability of OPV materials, a more complete set of key performance indicators are proposed for their processability considerations. The purpose of this perspective is to raise awareness of the boundary conditions that exist in industrial OPV manufacturing and to provide guidance for academic research that aspires to contribute to technological advancements.
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- Xinrong Yang
- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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- The Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, China
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Schuh L, Reginato M, Florêncio I, Falcao L, Boron L, Gris EF, Mello V, Báo SN. From Nature to Innovation: The Uncharted Potential of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents. Molecules 2023; 28:7653. [PMID: 38005377 PMCID: PMC10675409 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28227653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023] Open
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This review discusses the significance of natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDESs) as a promising green extraction technology. It employs the consolidated meta-analytic approach theory methodology, using the Web of Science and Scopus databases to analyze 2091 articles as the basis of the review. This review explores NaDESs by examining their properties, challenges, and limitations. It underscores the broad applications of NaDESs, some of which remain unexplored, with a focus on their roles as solvents and preservatives. NaDESs' connections with nanocarriers and their use in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors are highlighted. This article suggests that biomimicry could inspire researchers to develop technologies that are less harmful to the human body by emulating natural processes. This approach challenges the notion that green science is inferior. This review presents numerous successful studies and applications of NaDESs, concluding that they represent a viable and promising avenue for research in the field of green chemistry.
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- Luísa Schuh
- Microscopy and Microanalysis Laboratory, Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil; (L.S.); (M.R.); (I.F.); (V.M.)
- Cooil Cosmetics, Brasília 71070-524, Brazil
- Nanocycle Group, Brasília 72622-401, Brazil
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- Microscopy and Microanalysis Laboratory, Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil; (L.S.); (M.R.); (I.F.); (V.M.)
- Cooil Cosmetics, Brasília 71070-524, Brazil
- Nanocycle Group, Brasília 72622-401, Brazil
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- Microscopy and Microanalysis Laboratory, Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil; (L.S.); (M.R.); (I.F.); (V.M.)
- Cooil Cosmetics, Brasília 71070-524, Brazil
- Nanocycle Group, Brasília 72622-401, Brazil
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- Inaturals SAS, 2 Bis, Impasse Henri Mouret, 84000 Avignon, France;
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- Inaturals BR, Rua Gerson Luís Piovesan 200, Concórdia 89701-012, Brazil;
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- Department of Bromatology, Faculty of Ceilândia, University of Brasília, Ceilândia 72220-275, Brazil;
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- Microscopy and Microanalysis Laboratory, Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil; (L.S.); (M.R.); (I.F.); (V.M.)
- Cooil Cosmetics, Brasília 71070-524, Brazil
- Nanocycle Group, Brasília 72622-401, Brazil
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- Microscopy and Microanalysis Laboratory, Department of Cell Biology, Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Brasilia, Brasília 70910-900, Brazil; (L.S.); (M.R.); (I.F.); (V.M.)
- Nanocycle Group, Brasília 72622-401, Brazil
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Wang Y, Shi Z, Wang Y, Khan QU, Li X, Deng L, Pan Y, Zhang X, Yang Y, Yue X, Hu T, Liu F, Wang H, Li C, Liu K, Yuan W, Cong C, Yu A, Zhan Y. Intermediate Phase Free α-FAPbI 3 Perovskite via Green Solvent Assisted Perovskite Single Crystal Redissolution Strategy. Adv Mater 2023; 35:e2302298. [PMID: 37578639 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202302298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Revised: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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Perovskite single-crystal redissolution (PSCR) strategy is highly desired for efficient formamidinium lead triiodide (FAPbI3 ) perovskite photovoltaics with enhanced phase purity, improved film quality, low trap-state density, and good stability. However, the phase transition and crystallization dynamics of FAPbI3 remain unclear in the PSCR process compared to the conventional fabrication from the mixing of precursor materials. In this work, a green-solvent-assisted (GSA) method is employed to synthesize centimeter-sized α-FAPbI3 single crystals, which serve as the high-purity precursor to fabricate perovskite films. The α-FAPbI3 PSCR strategy facilitates direct α-phase formation and inhibits the complex intermediate phases monitored by in situ grazing-incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering. Moreover, the α-phase stability is prolonged due to the relaxation of the residual lattice strain through the isotropic orientation phase growth. Consequently, the GSA-assisted PSCR strategy effectively promotes crystallization and suppresses non-radiative recombination in perovskite solar cells, which boosts the device efficiency from 22.08% to 23.92% with significantly enhanced open circuit voltage. These findings provide deeper insight into the PSCR process in terms of its efficacy in phase formation and lattice strain release. The green low-cost solvent may also offer a new and ideal solvent candidate for large-scale production of perovskite photovoltaics.
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- Yaxin Wang
- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Zhongshan-Fudan Joint Innovation Center, Zhongshan, Guangdong, 528437, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (SSRF), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201204, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Institute of Optoelectronics, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Center of Micro Nano System, School of Information Science and Technology, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China
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Rezvanian A, Esfandsar Z. Pyrazole-promoted synthesis of pyrrolo[3,4-c] quinoline-1,3-diones in a novel diketene-based reaction. Front Chem 2023; 11:1219986. [PMID: 37822773 PMCID: PMC10562593 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1219986] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023] Open
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We describe the first classic example of green synthesis of pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinolones scaffolds by catalyst-free unusual reaction of diketene, isatin, and primary amines in ethanol in the presence of pyrazole as a promoter for 4 h. The whole structure of the new product was confirmed by X-ray analysis. The overall transformation involves the cleavage and generation of multiple carbon-nitrogen and carbon-carbon bonds. This report represents a simple and straightforward approach for the synthesis of pyrrolo[3,4-c]quinoline-1,3-diones, which has significant advantages like readily available precursors, non-use of toxic solvent, operational simplicity, mild conditions, good atom economy, and excellent yields; therefore it provides a green and sustainable strategy for access to a range of interesting N-containing heterocyclic compounds in medicinal and organic chemistry.
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- Atieh Rezvanian
- Department of Organic Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran
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Xie C, Chen Z, Yoo CG, Shen X, Hou Q, Boudesocque-Delaye L. Editorial: The application of green chemistry in biomass valorization: green route, green catalyst and green solvent. Front Chem 2023; 11:1277256. [PMID: 37674525 PMCID: PMC10478074 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1277256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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- Chao Xie
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center on Biomass Resource Utilization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Jiangsu Co-Innovation Center of Efficient Processing and Utilization of Forest Resources, International Innovation Center for Forest Chemicals and Materials, College of Chemical Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY, United States
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Lignocellulosic Chemistry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center on Biomass Resource Utilization, College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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Huang J, Luong HM, Lee J, Chae S, Yi A, Qu ZZ, Du Z, Choi DG, Kim HJ, Nguyen TQ. Green-Solvent-Processed High-Performance Broadband Organic Photodetectors. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:37748-37755. [PMID: 37505202 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Solution-processed organic photodetectors with broadband activity have been demonstrated with an environmentally benign solvent, ortho-xylene (o-xylene), as the processing solvent. The organic photodetectors employ a wide band gap polymer donor PBDB-T and a narrow band gap small-molecule non-fullerene acceptor CO1-4F, both dissolvable in o-xylene at a controlled temperature. The o-xylene-processed devices have shown external quantum efficiency of up to 70%, surpassing the counterpart processed with chlorobenzene. With a well-suppressed dark current, the device can also present a high specific detectivity of over 1012 Jones at -2 V within practical operation frequencies and is applicable for photoplethysmography with its fast response. These results further highlight the potential of green-solvent-processed organic photodetectors as a high-performing alternative to their counterparts processed in toxic chlorinated solvents without compromising the excellent photosensing performance.
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- Jianfei Huang
- Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Mitsubishi Chemical Center for Advanced Materials, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Mitsubishi Chemical Center for Advanced Materials, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 34134, South Korea
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- Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Mitsubishi Chemical Center for Advanced Materials, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Department of Organic Material Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Mitsubishi Chemical Center for Advanced Materials, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Organic Material Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 46241, Republic of Korea
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- Center for Polymers and Organic Solids, University of California, Santa Barbara, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Mitsubishi Chemical Center for Advanced Materials, Materials Research Laboratory, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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Orsy G, Shahmohammadi S, Forró E. A Sustainable Green Enzymatic Method for Amide Bond Formation. Molecules 2023; 28:5706. [PMID: 37570676 PMCID: PMC10419938 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28155706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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A sustainable enzymatic strategy for the preparation of amides by using Candida antarctica lipase B as the biocatalyst and cyclopentyl methyl ether as a green and safe solvent was devised. The method is simple and efficient and it produces amides with excellent conversions and yields without the need for intensive purification steps. The scope of the reaction was extended to the preparation of 28 diverse amides using four different free carboxylic acids and seven primary and secondary amines, including cyclic amines. This enzymatic methodology has the potential to become a green and industrially reliable process for direct amide synthesis.
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- György Orsy
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (G.O.); (S.S.)
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (G.O.); (S.S.)
- Stereochemistry Research Group, Eötvös Loránd Research Network, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Szeged, Eötvös u. 6, H-6720 Szeged, Hungary; (G.O.); (S.S.)
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Hadjikyprianou E, Petrides S, Kourtellaris A, Tasiopoulos AJ, Georgiades SN. Catalysis of a Diels-Alder Reaction between Azachalcones and Cyclopentadiene by a Recyclable Copper(II)-PEIP Metal-Organic Framework. Materials (Basel) 2023; 16:5298. [PMID: 37570002 PMCID: PMC10419979 DOI: 10.3390/ma16155298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have attracted considerable interest as emerging heterogeneous catalysts for organic transformations of synthetic utility. Herein, a Lewis-acidic MOF, {[Cu3(PEIP)2(5-NH2-mBDC)(DMF)]·7DMF}∞, denoted as Cu(ΙΙ)-PEIP, has been synthesized via a one-pot process and deployed as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for a Diels-Alder cycloaddition. Specifically, the [4 + 2] cycloaddition of 13 substituted azachalcone dienophiles with cyclopentadiene has been investigated. MOF-catalyzed reaction conditions were optimized, leading to the selection of water as the solvent, in the presence of 10% mol sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) to address substrate solubility. The Cu(II)-PEIP catalyst showed excellent activity under these green and mild conditions, exhibiting comparable or, in some cases, superior efficiency to a homogeneous catalyst often employed in Diels-Alder reactions, namely, Cu(OTf)2. The nature of the azachalcone substituent played a significant role in the reactivity of the dienophiles, with electron-withdrawing (EW) substituents enhancing conversion and electron-donating (ED) ones exhibiting the opposite effect. Coordinating substituents appeared to enhance the endo selectivity. Importantly, the Cu(II)-PEIP catalyst can be readily isolated from the reaction mixture and recycled up to four times without any significant reduction in conversion or selectivity.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Cyprus, 1 Panepistimiou Avenue, Aglandjia, 2109 Nicosia, Cyprus
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Woods S, Tinkler JD, Bensabeh N, Palà M, Martin SJ, Martin-Fabiani I, Lligadas G, Hatton FL. Temperature-Responsive Lactic Acid-Based Nanoparticles by RAFT-Mediated Polymerization-Induced Self-Assembly in Water. ACS Sustain Chem Eng 2023; 11:9979-9988. [PMID: 37448723 PMCID: PMC10337250 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c01112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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This work demonstrates for the first-time biobased, temperature-responsive diblock copolymer nanoparticles synthesized by reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) aqueous emulsion polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA). Here, monomers derived from green solvents of the lactic acid portfolio, N,N-dimethyl lactamide acrylate (DMLA) and ethyl lactate acrylate (ELA), were used. First, DMLA was polymerized by RAFT aqueous solution polymerization to produce a hydrophilic PDMLA macromolecular chain transfer agent (macro-CTA), which was chain extended with ELA in water to form amphiphilic PDMLA-b-PELA diblock copolymer nanoparticles by RAFT aqueous emulsion polymerization. PDMLAx homopolymers were synthesized targeting degrees of polymerization, DPx from 25 to 400, with relatively narrow molecular weight dispersities (Đ < 1.30). The PDMLA64-b-PELAy diblock copolymers (DPy = 10-400) achieved dispersities, Đ, between 1.18 and 1.54 with two distinct glass transition temperatures (Tg) identified by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). Tg(1) (7.4 to 15.7 °C) representative of PELA and Tg(2) (69.1 to 79.7 °C) of PDMLA. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) studies gave particle z-average diameters between 11 and 74 nm (PDI = 0.04 to 0.20). Atomic force microscopy (AFM) showed evidence of spherical particles when dispersions were dried at ∼5 °C and film formation when dried at room temperature. Many of these polymers exhibited a reversible lower critical solution temperature (LCST) in water with a concomitant increase in z-average diameter for the PDMLA-b-PELA diblock copolymer nanoparticles.
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- Sarah
E. Woods
- Department
of Materials, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
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- Department
of Materials, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory
of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic
Chemistry, University Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Laboratory
of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic
Chemistry, University Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Department
of Materials, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
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- Laboratory
of Sustainable Polymers, Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic
Chemistry, University Rovira i Virgili, 43007 Tarragona, Spain
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- Department
of Materials, Loughborough University, Loughborough LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
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Cheng J, Choi I, Kim W, Li H, Koo B, Ko MJ. Wide-Band-Gap (2.0 eV) Perovskite Solar Cells with a VOC of 1.325 V Fabricated by a Green-Solvent Strategy. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:23077-23084. [PMID: 37129516 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Perovskite-based tandem solar cells are promising candidates for next-generation photovoltaic devices. However, the defects caused by ion migration cause a large deficit of open-circuit voltage (VOC) in conventional wide-band-gap perovskite films. Here, we present a new strategy that employs nontoxic acetic acid and isopropanol as solvents to deposit a perovskite film with a 2.0 eV band gap in an ambient atmosphere. The in situ formed acetate anions strongly stabilize the intrinsic defects in perovskite films. These features effectively improve the phase stability of 2.0 eV Cs0.2FA0.8PbI0.9Br2.1 perovskite, allowing the VOC to reach 1.325 V and the corresponding power conversion efficiency to reach 10.62%, which is close to the state-of-art performance of perovskite solar cells employing perovskite around a 2.0 eV band gap.
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- Jian Cheng
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Hanyang University, 222 Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 04763, Republic of Korea
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Leal M, Moreno MA, Albornoz PL, Mercado MI, Zampini IC, Isla MI. Morphological Characterization of Nicotiana tabacum Inflorescences and Chemical-Functional Analysis of Extracts Obtained from Its Powder by Using Green Solvents (NaDESs). Plants (Basel) 2023; 12:1554. [PMID: 37050180 PMCID: PMC10096878 DOI: 10.3390/plants12071554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The production of smokeable tobacco for use in cigarettes is characterized by the production of pre-harvest and post-harvest waste, with ensuing undesirable effects on the environment. The inflorescences of tobacco after blunting, deflowering, or topping are considered pre-harvest waste and left in the field. Using green and ecofriendly solvents such as Natural deep eutectic solvents (NaDESs), these wastes could be used to obtain antioxidant molecules of interest in cosmetics. Taking into account its potential as plant matrix to obtain metabolites of commercial interest, tobacco inflorescences and inflorescence powders of different particle sizes were characterized by optic and electronic microscopy. Thus, the powdered inflorescences were extracted with four conventional solvents, i.e., distilled water (DW), acetone: distilled water (AW), ethanol 70° (EW), methanol (Me), and five NaDESs, i.e., lactic acid: sucrose (LAS), lactic acid: sucrose: distilled water (SALA), fructose: glucose: sucrose: distilled water (FGS), choline chloride: urea: distilled water (CU), and citric acid: propylene glycol (CAP). Among the tested NADESs, SALA was the most promising solvent; higher extraction yields of total phenolic compound (3420.0 ± 9.4 µg GAE/mL) than conventional solvents were attained and it was the only selective solvent to phenolics. CU was the best solvent for flavonoids and alkaloids extraction (215.3 ± 3.2 µg QE/mL and 392.3 ± 8.0 µg ACE/mL, respectively). All extracts showed antioxidant activity. A heatmap with dendrogram and main component analysis showed that acid-based NaDESs are grouped together, this group being the one with the best performance in H2O2 scavenging. The extracts obtained with green solvents could be used directly in cosmetic formulations as antioxidant ingredients because both tobacco flower oil and flower extracts are listed in the cosmetic ingredients database as non-toxic products. Additionally, the demand for sustainable ecological cosmetics is growing. In this sense, NaDESs represent an opportunity to develop innovative extracts with unique phytochemical fingerprints and biological activities.
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- Mariana Leal
- Instituto de Bioprospección y Fisiología Vegetal (INBIOFIV), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales e IML, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
- Biolates Network for Sustainable Use of Ibero-American Vegetable Biomass Resources in Cosmetics (Biolates CYTED), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
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- Instituto de Bioprospección y Fisiología Vegetal (INBIOFIV), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
- Biolates Network for Sustainable Use of Ibero-American Vegetable Biomass Resources in Cosmetics (Biolates CYTED), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
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- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales e IML, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
- Instituto de Morfología Vegetal, Fundación M. Lillo, Miguel Lillo 251, San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
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- Instituto de Morfología Vegetal, Fundación M. Lillo, Miguel Lillo 251, San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
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- Instituto de Bioprospección y Fisiología Vegetal (INBIOFIV), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales e IML, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
- Biolates Network for Sustainable Use of Ibero-American Vegetable Biomass Resources in Cosmetics (Biolates CYTED), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
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- Instituto de Bioprospección y Fisiología Vegetal (INBIOFIV), CONICET-Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales e IML, Universidad Nacional de Tucumán (UNT), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
- Biolates Network for Sustainable Use of Ibero-American Vegetable Biomass Resources in Cosmetics (Biolates CYTED), San Miguel de Tucumán T4000, Argentina
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Nam NN, Do HDK, Trinh KTL, Lee NY. Design Strategy and Application of Deep Eutectic Solvents for Green Synthesis of Nanomaterials. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:1164. [PMID: 37049256 PMCID: PMC10096871 DOI: 10.3390/nano13071164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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The first report of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) was released in 2003 and was identified as a new member of ionic liquid (IL), involving innovative chemical and physical characteristics. Using green solvent technology concerning economical, practical, and environmental aspects, DESs open the window for sustainable development of nanomaterial fabrication. The DESs assist in different fabrication processes and design nanostructures with specific morphology and properties by tunable reaction conditions. Using DESs in synthesis reactions can reduce the required high temperature and pressure conditions for decreasing energy consumption and the risk of environmental contamination. This review paper provides the recent applications and advances in the design strategy of DESs for the green synthesis of nanomaterials. The strategy and application of DESs in wet-chemical processes, nanosize reticular material fabrication, electrodeposition/electrochemical synthesis of nanostructures, electroless deposition, DESs based nano-catalytic and nanofluidic systems are discussed and highlighted in this review.
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- Nguyen Nhat Nam
- Biotechnology Center, School of Agriculture and Aquaculture, Tra Vinh University, Tra Vinh City 87000, Vietnam
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- NTT Hi-Tech Institute, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ward 13, District 04, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-Daero, Sujeong-Gu, Seongnam-Si 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-Daero, Sujeong-Gu, Seongnam-Si 13120, Republic of Korea
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Cheng J, Fan Z, Dong J. Research Progress of Green Solvent in CsPbBr 3 Perovskite Solar Cells. Nanomaterials (Basel) 2023; 13:991. [PMID: 36985885 PMCID: PMC10054536 DOI: 10.3390/nano13060991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In optoelectronic applications, all-Brominated inorganic perovskite CsPbBr3 solar cells have received a great deal of attention because of their remarkable stability and simplicity of production. Most of the solvents used in CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells are toxic, which primarily hinders the commercialization of the products. In this review, we introduce the crystal structure and fundamental properties of CsPbBr3 materials and the device structure of perovskite cells, summarize the research progress of green solvents for CsPbBr3 PSCs in recent years from mono-green solvent systems to all-green solvent systems, and discuss the approaches to improving the PCE of CsPbBr3 PSCs, intending to facilitate the sustainable development of CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells. Finally, we survey the future of green solvents in the area of CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells.
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Wan Osman WNA, Badrol NAI, Samsuri S. Biodiesel Purification by Solvent-Aided Crystallization Using 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28031512. [PMID: 36771177 PMCID: PMC9919065 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The previous biodiesel purification by Solvent-Aided Crystallization (SAC) using 1-butanol as assisting agent and parameters for SAC were optimized such as coolant temperature, cooling time and stirring speed. Meanwhile, 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) was selected as an alternative to previous organic solvents for this study. In this context, it is used to replace solvent 1-butanol from a conducted previous study. This study also focuses on the technological improvements in the purification of biodiesel via SAC as well as to produce an even higher purity of biodiesel. Experimental works on the transesterification process to produce crude biodiesel were performed and SAC was carried out to purify the crude biodiesel. The crude biodiesel content was analyzed by using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) to measure the composition of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) present. The optimum value to yield the highest purity of FAME for parameters coolant temperature, cooling time, and stirring speed is -4 °C, 10 min and 210 rpm, respectively. It can be concluded that the assisting solvent 2-MeTHF has a significant effect on the process parameters to produce purified biodiesel according to the standard requirement.
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- Wan Nur Aisyah Wan Osman
- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia
- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Buiding, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia
- HICoE-Centre for Biofuel and Biochemical Research (CBBR), Institute of Sustainable Buiding, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Seri Iskandar 32610, Malaysia
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Leal M, Moreno MA, Albornoz PL, Mercado MI, Zampini IC, Isla MI. Nicotiana tabacum Leaf Waste: Morphological Characterization and Chemical-Functional Analysis of Extracts Obtained from Powder Leaves by Using Green Solvents. Molecules 2023; 28. [PMID: 36771071 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28031396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2023] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Tobacco cultivation and industrialization are characterized by the production of trillions of pre-harvest and post-harvest waste biomasses each year with the resulting negative effects on the environment. The leaves of blunt, pre-harvest waste, could be further used to obtain bioactive metabolites, i.e., polyphenols and alkaloids, for its potential cosmetic use. This study was conducted to obtain bio-compounds from pre-harvest tobacco leaf waste (var. Virginia) by applying conventional and green solvents (NaDES). Leaves and ground leaf waste were characterized based on their microscopic features. Conventional solvents, such as water, acetone, ethanol, and non-conventional solvents, such as Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NaDES), i.e., sucrose:lactic acid (LAS), frutose:glucose:sucrose (FGS), lactic acid:sucrose:water (SALA), choline chloride:urea (CU), and citric acid: propylene glycol (CAP) were used for bioactive extraction from tobacco waste powder. CU, FGS, and acetone/ethanol had similar behavior for the best extraction of alkaloids (6.37-11.23 mg ACE/g tobacco powder). LAS, FGS, SALA, and CU were more effective in phenolic compound extraction than conventional solvents (18.13-21.98 mg AGE/g tobacco powder). Because of this, LAS and SALA could be used to obtain phenolic-enriched extracts with lower alkaloid content rather than CU and FGS. Extracts of the powder obtained with conventional solvent or CU showed a high level of sugars (47 mg/g tobacco powder) The ABTS antioxidant capacity of tobacco leaf powder was higher in the extracts obtained with CU, FGS, and acetone (SC50 1.6-5 µg GAE/mL) while H2O2 scavenging activity was better in the extracts obtained with LAS, CAP and SALA (SC50 3.8-8.7 µg GAE/mL). Due to the biocompatibility of the NaDES with the components of tobacco leaf waste, the opportunity to apply these extracts directly in antioxidant formulations, such as cosmetics, phytotherapic, and other formulations of topic use seems promising. Furthermore, NaDES constituents, i.e., urea and organic acid can also have beneficial effects on the skin.
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Ma X, Kong J, Wang W, Li X. Green-Solvent Engineering for Depositing Qualified Phenyl-C61-butyl Acid Methyl Ester Films for Inverted Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2023; 15:1042-1052. [PMID: 36574762 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c17694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexible perovskite solar cells (fPSCs) with the inverted structure (p-i-n structure) show a promising commercialization future, owing to their lightweight and high efficiencies. Phenyl-C61-butyric-acid methyl ester (PCBM) is widely used as the n-type material due to its excellent conductivity and solvent processability. However, the commonly used chlorobenzene (CB), as the solvent of PCBM solution, is well recognized as a halogenated contaminant in the environment and is harmful to human health. There is an imperative need to develop nonhalogenated green solvents to replace CB. This work discusses the selection of green solvents based on the Hansen solubility parameters (HSPs). It is found that 2-methylanisole (2-MEA) acts as an excellent alternative to CB, with which high-quality PCBM films could be deposited. The experimental and theoretical studies demonstrate that 2-MEA can suppress the formation of PCBM aggregations during the solvation process compared with CB. The more uniform PCBM film achieved from the 2-MEA solution benefits carrier extraction at the electronic transport layer (ETL)/perovskite interface. As a result, better efficiencies are received among fPSCs based on the 2-MEA-processed PCBM, superior to that of the fPSCs based on the CB-processed PCBM. Moreover, using 1,8-diiodooctane (DIO) as a solvent additive is proven to further increase the solubility of PCBM in the 2-MEA solution, resulting in enhanced efficiencies of the flexible PSCs by more than 5% (from 19.25 to 20.30%). The developed green-solvent strategy is of great importance for the future large-scale production of environmentally sustainable fPSCs.
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- Xingjuan Ma
- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen361005, China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen361005, China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen361005, China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen361005, China
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Li M, Rao C, Ye X, Wang M, Yang B, Wang C, Guo L, Xiong Y, Cui X. Applications for natural deep eutectic solvents in Chinese herbal medicines. Front Pharmacol 2023; 13:1104096. [PMID: 36699048 PMCID: PMC9868165 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.1104096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Chinese herbal medicines (CHMs), with a wide range of bioactive components, are considered to be an important source for new drug discovery. However, the process to isolate and obtain those bioactive components to develop new drugs always consumes a large amount of organic solvents with high toxicity and non-biodegradability. Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES), a new type of green and designable solvents composed of primary plant-based metabolites, have been used as eco-friendly substitutes for traditional organic solvents in various fields. Due to the advantages of easy preparation, low production cost, low toxicity, and eco-friendliness, NADES have been also applied as extraction solvents, media, and drug delivery agents in CHMs in recent years. Besides, the special properties of NADES have been contributed to elucidating the traditional processing (also named Paozhi in Chinese) theory of CHMs, especially processing with honey. In this paper, the development process, preparation, classification, and applications for NADES in CHMs have been reviewed. Prospects in the future applications and challenges have been discussed to better understand the possibilities of the new solvents in the drug development and other uses of CHMs.
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- Minghui Li
- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Leiden University–European Center for Chinese Medicine and Natural Compounds, Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands,SU Biomedicine BV, Leiden, Netherlands
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China
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- Center for Drug Discovery & Technology Development of Yunnan Traditional Medicine, Kunming, China
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,Leiden University–European Center for Chinese Medicine and Natural Compounds, Institute of Biology Leiden, Leiden University, Leiden, Netherlands,*Correspondence: Yin Xiong, ; Xiuming Cui,
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- Faculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,Yunnan Key Laboratory of Panax notoginseng, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, China,*Correspondence: Yin Xiong, ; Xiuming Cui,
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Kovács E, Balterer B, Anh Duc N, Szarka G, Owen MC, Domján A, Iván B. Ring-Opening Metathesis Polymerization and Related Olefin Metathesis Reactions in Benzotrifluoride as an Environmentally Advantageous Medium. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24. [PMID: 36614111 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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A tremendous number of solvents, either as liquids or vapors, contaminate the environment on a daily basis worldwide. Olefin metathesis, which has been widely used as high-yielding protocols for ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP), ring-closing metathesis (RCM), and isomerization reactions, is typically performed in toxic and volatile solvents such as dichloromethane. In this study, the results of our systematic experiments with the Grubbs G1, G2, and Hoveyda-Grubbs HG2 catalysts proved that benzotrifluoride (BTF) can replace dichloromethane (DCM) in these reactions, providing high yields and similar or even higher reaction rates in certain cases. The ROMP of norbornene resulted not only in high yields but also in polynorbornenes with a high molecular weight at low catalyst loadings. Ring-closing metathesis (RCM) experiments proved that, with the exception of the G1 catalyst, RCM occurs with similar high efficiencies in BTF as in DCM. It was found that isomerization of (Z)-but-2-ene-1,4-diyl diacetate with the G2 and HG2 catalysts proceeds at significantly higher initial rates in BTF than in DCM, leading to rapid isomerization with high yields in a short time. Overall, BTF is a suitable solvent for olefin metathesis, such as polymer syntheses by ROMP and the ring-closing and isomerization reactions.
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Wang Q, Zhai Y, Chao D, Chen Z, Jiang Z. Preparation and Electrochromic Properties of Benzodithiophene-Isoindigo Conjugated Polymers with Oligoethylene Glycol Side Chains. Materials (Basel) 2022; 16:60. [PMID: 36614403 PMCID: PMC9821313 DOI: 10.3390/ma16010060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Functional polymers featuring good processability in non-halogenated, benzene-free green solvents are highly desired due to health and environmental concerns. Herein, a series of novel D-A type conjugated polymers, PBDT-IIDs, are designed and successfully prepared by "green" functionalization of the polymers with highly hydrophilic, highly polar, highly flexible, and biocompatible oligoethylene glycol (OEG) side chains in order to improve the processability. These series polymers are named PBDT-IID2, PBDT-IID3, and PBDT-IID4, respectively, according to the number of oxygen atoms in the side chain. After confirmation by structural characterization, the basic properties of PBDT-IIDs are also investigated. With the increase in the OEG side chain length, the polymer PBDT-IID4 not only has good solubility in the halogen solvent chlorobenzene, but also exhibits excellent solubility in the green halogen-free solvent methyltetrahydrofuran (Me-THF). As a result, the green solvent Me-THF can also be applied to prepare PBDT-IIDs' electrochromic active layers, except for chlorobenzene and toluene. The electrochromism of PBDT IIDs under both positive and negative voltages has a practical application potential. The several controllable switches between dark green and khaki (0-0.6 V) are expected to show great potential in the field of military camouflage. Furthermore, according to the principle of red, green, and blue (RGB) mixing, light blue-green in the reduced state (-1.6 V) can be used in the preparation of complementary ECDs to provide one of the three primary colors (green).
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- Qilin Wang
- Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- School of Materials and Energy, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu 611731, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Engineering Research Center of Special Engineering Plastics, Ministry of Education, National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory for Synthetic Technology of High Performance Polymer, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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Wongmoon C, Napathorn SC. Optimization for the efficient recovery of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) using the green solvent 1,3-dioxolane. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:1086636. [PMID: 36561051 PMCID: PMC9763598 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.1086636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In this study, a simple non-toxic recovery process of biodegradable poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) using the green solvent 1,3-dioxolane and water was successfully developed. The critical parameters were optimized, and the process platform was scaled up from 2 ml to 1,000 ml for the efficient recovery of PHB. The physical parameters including continuous shaking, ultrasonication, extraction using the Soxhlet extractor, diluted 1,3-dioxolane, reused 1,3-dioxolane, and cell rupture by steam explosion prior to solvent extraction were carefully investigated. The results showed that continuous shaking played a major role in increasing the recovery efficiency during the scale-up process. The PHB extraction at 2 ml from dried cells at 80°C with 100 rpm of shaking speed for 5 h resulted in a recovery yield of 96.6 ± 0.1% with purity up to 99.1 ± 0.6% and that from wet cells under the same condition resulted in a recovery yield of 94.6 ± 4.8% and purity of 97.0 ± 0.1%. It should be noted that the PHB extracted from wet cells at room temperature with 150 rpm of shaking speed for 36 h resulted in a recovery yield of 93.5 ± 0.7% and purity of 97.7 ± 1.3% and had an MW of 3.1×105, MN of 2.7×105, and polydispersity index of 1.1. The direct scale-up process at 1,000 ml showed comparable results in purity, recovery yield, molecular weight distribution, thermal properties, and mechanical properties. The PHB extraction from dried cells gave the highest purity of 99.3 ± 0.5% and recovery of 94.0 ± 0.3%, whereas the PHB extraction from wet cells gave a purity of 90.3 ± 1.5% and recovery of 92.6 ± 1.0%. The novel recovery process showed its feasibility to be applied on an industrial scale.
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- Chanakarn Wongmoon
- Programme in Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Programme in Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand,Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand,*Correspondence: Suchada Chanprateep Napathorn,
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Çelik S, Kutlu N, Gerçek YC, Bayram S, Pandiselvam R, Bayram NE. Optimization of Ultrasonic Extraction of Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Compounds from Bee Pollen with Deep Eutectic Solvents Using Response Surface Methodology. Foods 2022; 11:foods11223652. [PMID: 36429245 PMCID: PMC9689732 DOI: 10.3390/foods11223652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In recent years, there has been increasing interest in green extraction methods and green solvents due to their many advantages. In this study, the effects of an ultrasonic extraction method and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) on the extraction of different bioactive substances from bee pollen were investigated. In this regard, the effects of process variables such as the molar ratio of the DES (1, 1.5, and 2), sonication time (15, 30, and 45 min), and ultrasonic power (90, 135 and 180 W) on total individual amino acids, total individual organic acids, and total individual phenolic compounds were investigated by response surface methodology (RSM). The optimal conditions were found to be a molar ratio of 2, sonication time of 45 min, and ultrasonic power of 180 W (R2 = 0.84). Extracts obtained via the maceration method using ethanol as a solvent were evaluated as the control group. Compared with the control group, the total individual amino acid and total individual organic acid values were higher using DESs. In addition, compounds such as myricetin, kaempferol, and quercetin were extracted at higher concentrations using DESs compared to controls. The results obtained in antimicrobial activity tests showed that the DES groups had broad-spectrum antibacterial effects against all bacterial samples, without exception. However, in yeast-like fungus samples, this inhibition effect was negligibly low. This study is the first to evaluate the impact of DESs on the extraction of bioactive substances from bee pollen. The obtained results show that this innovative and green extraction technique/solvent (ultrasonic extraction/DES) can be used successfully to obtain important bioactive compounds from bee pollen.
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- Saffet Çelik
- Technology Research and Development Application and Research Center, Trakya University, Edirne 22030, Turkey
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- Department of Food Processing, Aydıntepe Vocational College, Bayburt University, Bayburt 69500, Turkey
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- Centre for Plant and Herbal Products Research-Development, Istanbul 34134, Turkey
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34116, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Services and Techniques, Vocational School of Health Services, Bayburt University, Bayburt 69000, Turkey
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- Physiology, Biochemistry and Post-Harvest Technology Division, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod 671124, India
- Correspondence: (R.P.); (N.E.B.)
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- Department of Food Processing, Aydıntepe Vocational College, Bayburt University, Bayburt 69500, Turkey
- Correspondence: (R.P.); (N.E.B.)
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Wu K, Ren J, Wang Q, Nuerjiang M, Xia X, Bian C. Research Progress on the Preparation and Action Mechanism of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents and Their Application in Food. Foods 2022; 11:3528. [PMID: 36360140 PMCID: PMC9655939 DOI: 10.3390/foods11213528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Natural deep eutectic solvent (NADES) is the eutectic mixture which is formed by hydrogen bond donors (HBDs) and hydrogen bond acceptors (HBAs) with a certain molar ratio through hydrogen bonding. NADES is a liquid with low cost, easy preparation, biodegradability, sustainability and environmental friendliness at room temperature. At present, it is widely used in food, medicine and other areas. First, the composition, preparation and properties of NADES are outlined. Second, the potential mechanism of NADES in freezing preservation, the removal of heavy metals from food and the extraction of phenolic compounds, and its application in cryopreservation, food analysis and food component extraction, and as a food taste enhancer and food film, are summarized. Lastly, the potential and challenges of its application in the food field are reviewed. This review could provide a theoretical basis for the wide application of NADES in food processing and production.
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- Kairong Wu
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin 150030, China
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- School of Food Engineering, Harbin University, Harbin 150036, China
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Tian C, Wang T, Han H, Dai R, Wang Z. Green Solvent Cleaning Removes Irrecoverable Foulants from End-of-Life Membranes in Membrane Bioreactors: Efficacy and Mechanisms. Environ Sci Technol 2022; 56:12563-12572. [PMID: 35973135 DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c02321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Removal of irrecoverable foulants, which cannot be removed by conventional chemical cleaning, from end-of-life (EOL) membranes remains a substantial challenge due to the strong interaction between the foulants and membrane matrix. Herein, we developed a green solvent cleaning strategy based on Hansen solubility parameters to achieve the removal of irrecoverable foulants from the EOL polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes serving for 6 years in a large-scale membrane bioreactor (MBR). We selected methyl-5-(dimethylamino)-2-methyl-5-oxopentanoate (MDMO) as the green solvent due to its strong interaction with the PVDF material, which might enable the substitution of binding sites of irrecoverable foulants. After the MDMO cleaning, the water permeance of the EOL membrane recovered from 47.6 ± 4.7 to 390.9 ± 8.2 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 (with a flux recovery ratio of ∼100%), with its rejection ability and stability maintained. The main components of irrecoverable fouling were humic acid-like substances revealed by spectroscopic characterization. Molecular dynamic simulation further elucidated the cleaning mechanisms: the strong interaction of MDMO-PVDF enabled substitution of binding sites of irrecoverable foulants by MDMO, followed by desorption of the irrecoverable foulants from PVDF and diffusion of the irrecoverable foulants into the bulk phase of MDMO. Evaluation in a lab-scale MBR treating real municipal wastewater verified the reusability of green solvent cleaned-EOL membranes. This study provides a novel, effective, and green cleaning strategy to remove irrecoverable foulants and prolong the service life of membranes in MBRs, facilitating sustainable wastewater treatment using membrane-based processes.
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- Chenxin Tian
- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pollution Control and Resource Reuse, Shanghai Institute of Pollution Control and Ecological Security, School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
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Nardi M, Sarubbi E, Somavarapu S. Eco-Friendly Synthesis of PEtOz-PA: A Promising Polymer for the Formulation of Curcumin-Loaded Micelles. Molecules 2022; 27:3788. [PMID: 35744914 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27123788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 06/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The need to develop alternative methods or to use "green" solvents constitutes an essential strategy under the emerging field of green chemistry, particularly in the development of new synthetic strategies in the field of pharmaceutic industry. We report an eco-friendly method of synthesis of poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)-palmitoylate (PEtOz-PA) using Er(OTf)3 as Lewis's acid catalyst in 2-MeTHF. The novel biomolecule derivative was characterized to confirm palmitoyl group substitution and employed for the formulation, characterization, and antioxidant activity evaluation of curcumin-loaded polymeric micelles.
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Ciliberti MG, Francavilla M, Albenzio M, Inghese C, Santillo A, Sevi A, Caroprese M. Green extraction of bioactive compounds from wine lees and their bio-responses on immune modulation using in vitro sheep model. J Dairy Sci 2022; 105:4335-4353. [PMID: 35307182 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2021-21098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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The objective of this study was to apply microwave-assisted extraction using green solvents starting from 3 different wine (white, rosé, and red) lees and to test their bio-response on sheep peripheral blood mononuclear cells proliferation, Bax/Bcl-2 ratio, and cytokines secretion. Wine lees (WL) of local organic farming from white wine, produced with Trebbiano cultivar, rosé and red wine, made with Nero di Troia cultivar, were collected. The WL were subjected to microwave-assisted extraction using 2 green solvents (water and ethanol) in 3 different combinations (water; water/ethanol 1:1 vol/vol; ethanol) with a dry matter-to-solvent ratio of 1:40 (wt/vol) at 4 temperature levels: 50, 100, 150, and 200°C. Sodium carbonate Na2CO3 (2 mmol/g of dry weight of lees) was used for increasing the polyphenol extraction yield. A total number of 6 extracts, 2 for each kind of WL investigated, according to their total phenolic content and in vitro antioxidant capacity, were selected to be tested on sheep peripheral blood mononuclear cells, as an animal model. All the WL extracts demonstrated a strong antiproliferative action. On the contrary, the cytokines' profile was mainly dependent on the different winemaking derived WL and the extraction solvent combination procedures. Red WL extract obtained by a combination of water/Na2CO3 and tested at 0.8 mg/mL, resulted in an increase of both IL-6 secretion and Bax/Bcl-2 ratio. Data from the present study demonstrated that WL extracts derived from different winemaking and solvent extraction could have a bimodal action on control of inflammatory mediated damage and highlighted the importance for further studies aimed at applying the biorefinery process on by-products to increase their economic value and exploit new derived bioactive compound.
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- M G Ciliberti
- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources, and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy.
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources, and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy; STAR Facility Centre, Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources, and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Nutritionist, San Severo, 71016 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources, and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources, and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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- Department of Agriculture, Food, Natural Resources, and Engineering (DAFNE), University of Foggia, Via Napoli, 25, 71122 Foggia, Italy
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Soares MIL, Cardoso AL, Pinho E Melo TMVD. Diels-Alder Cycloaddition Reactions in Sustainable Media. Molecules 2022; 27:1304. [PMID: 35209094 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27041304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Diels–Alder cycloaddition reaction is one of the most powerful strategies for the construction of six-membered carbocyclic and heterocyclic systems, in most cases with high regio- and stereoselectivity. In this review, an insight into the most relevant advances on sustainable Diels–Alder reactions since 2010 is provided. Various environmentally benign solvent systems are discussed, namely bio-based derived solvents (such as glycerol and gluconic acid), polyethylene glycol, deep eutectic solvents, supercritical carbon dioxide, water and water-based aqueous systems. Issues such as method’s scope, efficiency, selectivity and reaction mechanism, as well as sustainability, advantages and limitations of these reaction media, are addressed.
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Lui YW, Chan B, Lui MY. Methylation with Dimethyl Carbonate/Dimethyl Sulfide Mixtures: An Integrated Process without Addition of Acid/Base and Formation of Residual Salts. ChemSusChem 2022; 15:e202102538. [PMID: 34907650 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202102538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 12/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Dimethyl sulfide, a major byproduct of the Kraft pulping process, was used as an inexpensive and sustainable catalyst/co-reagent (methyl donor) for various methylations with dimethyl carbonate (as both reagent and solvent), which afforded excellent yields of O-methylated phenols and benzoic acids, and mono-C-methylated arylacetonitriles. Furthermore, these products could be isolated using a remarkably straightforward workup and purification procedure, realized by dimethyl sulfide's neutral and distillable nature and the absence of residual salts. The likely mechanisms of these methylations were elucidated using experimental and theoretical methods, which revealed that the key step involves the generation of a highly reactive trimethylsulfonium methylcarbonate intermediate. The phenol methylation process represents a rare example of a Williamson-type reaction that occurs without the addition of a Brønsted base.
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- Yuen Wai Lui
- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagasaki University, Bunkyo 1-14, Nagasaki, 852-8521, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Hong Kong Baptist University Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong, P. R. China
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Dedvukaj A, Van den Mooter P, Vankelecom IFJ. Solvent-Resistant UV-Cured Polysulfone Support Membranes Using a Green Solvent. Membranes (Basel) 2021; 12:1. [PMID: 35054531 PMCID: PMC8780891 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12010001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 12/12/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Solvent-resistant UV-cured supports consisting of a semi-interpenetrating network of polysulfone (PSf) and cross-linked poly-acrylate were successfully synthesized for the first time using an alternative, non-reprotoxic, and biodegradable solvent. Tamisolve® NxG is a high-boiling, dipolar aprotic solvent with solubility parameters similar to those of dimethylformamide (DMF) and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), making it an eco-friendly alternative. The support membranes, prepared via UV-curing followed by non-solvent-induced phase inversion, can serve as a universal solvent-resistant support for the synthesis of a broad set of membranes, for which the selective layer can be deposited from any solvent. Parameters such as UV irradiation time and intensity, as well as the concentrations of PSf, penta-acrylate, and photo-initiator in the casting solution were varied to obtain such supports. The characteristics of the resulting supports were investigated in terms of separation performance, hydrophobicity, porosity, degree of acrylate conversion, and pure water flux. The resulting membranes showed improved chemical resistance in solvents such as ethyl acetate, NMP, tetrahydrofuran (THF), and toluene. Solvent-resistant supports with different pore sizes were synthesized and used for the preparation of thin film composite (TFC) membranes to demonstrate their potential. Promising separation performances with Rose Bengal (RB) rejections up to 98% and water permeances up to 1.5 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 were reached with these TFC-membranes carrying a polyamide top layer synthesized via interfacial polymerization.
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Millan D, Novak U, Da Costa Lopes AM. Editorial: Green and Sustainable Solutions for Fractionating Lignocellulosic Biomass. Front Chem 2021; 9:803431. [PMID: 34926411 PMCID: PMC8677651 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2021.803431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- CICECO, Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal.,CECOLAB-Collaborative Laboratory Towards Circular Economy, R. Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Oliveira do Hospital, Portugal
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El-Deen AK, Shimizu K. Deep Eutectic Solvents as Promising Green Solvents in Dispersive Liquid-Liquid Microextraction Based on Solidification of Floating Organic Droplet: Recent Applications, Challenges and Future Perspectives. Molecules 2021; 26:7406. [PMID: 34885987 PMCID: PMC8659195 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26237406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2021] [Revised: 12/02/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have recently attracted attention as a promising green alternative to conventional hazardous solvents by virtue of their simple preparation, low cost, and biodegradability. Even though the application of DESs in analytical chemistry is still in its early stages, the number of publications on this topic is growing. Analytical procedures applying dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction based on the solidification of floating organic droplets (DLLME-SFOD) are among the more appealing approaches where DESs have been found to be applicable. Herein, we provide a summary of the articles that are concerned with the application of DESs in the DLLME-SFOD of target analytes from diverse samples to provide up-to-date knowledge in this area. In addition, the major variables influencing enrichment efficiency and the microextraction mechanism are fully investigated and explained. Finally, the challenges and future perspectives of applying DESs in DLLME-SFOD are thoroughly discussed and are critically analyzed.
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- Asmaa Kamal El-Deen
- Department of Agro-Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan;
- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Agro-Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Kyushu University, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan;
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Wang Y, Meng X, Tian Y, Kim KH, Jia L, Pu Y, Leem G, Kumar D, Eudes A, Ragauskas AJ, Yoo CG. Engineered Sorghum Bagasse Enables a Sustainable Biorefinery with p-Hydroxybenzoic Acid-Based Deep Eutectic Solvent. ChemSusChem 2021; 14:5235-5244. [PMID: 34533890 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202101492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Revised: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Integrating multidisciplinary research in plant genetic engineering and renewable deep eutectic solvents (DESs) can facilitate a sustainable and economic biorefinery. Herein, we leveraged a plant genetic engineering approach to specifically incorporate C6 C1 monomers into the lignin structure. By expressing the bacterial ubiC gene in sorghum, p-hydroxybenzoic acid (PB)-rich lignin was incorporated into the plant cell wall while this monomer was completely absent in the lignin of the wild-type (WT) biomass. A DES was synthesized with choline chloride (ChCl) and PB and applied to the pretreatment of the PB-rich mutant biomass for a sustainable biorefinery. The release of fermentable sugars was significantly enhanced (∼190 % increase) compared to untreated biomass by the DES pretreatment. In particular, the glucose released from the pretreated mutant biomass was up to 12 % higher than that from the pretreated WT biomass. Lignin was effectively removed from the biomass with the preservation of more than half of the β-Ο-4 linkages without condensed aromatic structures. Hydrogenolysis of the fractionated lignin was conducted to demonstrate the potential of phenolic compound production. In addition, a simple hydrothermal treatment could selectively extract PB from the same engineered lignin, showing a possible circular biorefinery. These results suggest that the combination of PB-based DES and engineered PB-rich biomass is a promising strategy to achieve a sustainable closed-loop biorefinery.
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- Yunxuan Wang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Joint BioEnergy Institute, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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- Clean Energy Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, 02797, South Korea
- Department of Wood Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Center of Bioenergy Innovation, Biosciences Division, University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Joint Institute for Biological Science Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
- The Michael M. Szwarc Polymer Research Institute, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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- Environmental Genomics and Systems Biology Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA
- Joint BioEnergy Institute, Emeryville, CA 94608, USA
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- Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
- Center of Bioenergy Innovation, Biosciences Division, University of Tennessee-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Joint Institute for Biological Science Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN 37831, USA
- Center of Renewable Carbon, Department of Forestry, Wildlife, and Fisheries, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
- The Michael M. Szwarc Polymer Research Institute, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
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Lauberts M, Pals M. Antioxidant Activity of Different Extracts from Black Alder ( Alnus glutinosa) Bark with Greener Extraction Alternative. Plants (Basel) 2021; 10:plants10112531. [PMID: 34834894 PMCID: PMC8621986 DOI: 10.3390/plants10112531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Phenolic compounds isolated from plant biomass consist of bioactive components showing a wide range of benefits for humans, including antioxidant, antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory effects. This paper presents the potential value of black alder (Alnus glutinosa (L.) Gaertn. (Betulaceae)) bark for the production of biologically active substances, despite its current use as a low value fuel source. Most of the extraction methods employ neat organic solvents to obtain extracts with a high antioxidant potential from biomass. The aim of this work is to show the advantages and disadvantages of the extraction process by taking into account the principles of 'green chemistry' and replacing the organic solvents with 'green' solvent water. Using the advantages of accelerated solvent extraction (ASE), it has been shown that the use of deionized water has the prospect of replacing organic solvents. In the case of the one-step water extraction, the total polyphenol content (TPC) varies from 0.55 to 0.62 Gallic acid equivalent (GAE) g/g in the extracts, depending on the temperature, whereas with the result of the sequential extraction with the organic solvents, the TPC content of the 40% (v:v) ethanol extracts ranges from 0.39 to 0.61 GAE g/g, depending on the temperature. The influence of the total polyphenol content and the total proanthocyanidin content on the antioxidant activity is shown. The antioxidant activity (IC50, mg/L) of the extracts obtained with the organic solvents in the (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) DPPH• test varies from 4.05 to 9.58, depending on the temperature in the range of 70-150 °C, respectively, while the results obtained with the deionized water showed promising results in the range of 6.33-7.36 in the temperature range of 70-150 °C, respectively. The extraction with the deionized water showed that approximately 90% of the substances in the extracts obtained with the organic solvents by sequential extraction are possible to obtain as deionized water extracts.
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Pagliero M, Comite A, Costa C, Rizzardi I, Soda O. A Single Step Preparation of Photothermally Active Polyvinylidene Fluoride Membranes Using Triethyl Phosphate as a Green Solvent for Distillation Applications. Membranes (Basel) 2021; 11:membranes11110896. [PMID: 34832124 PMCID: PMC8625201 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11110896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 11/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Membrane distillation is a growing technology that can address the growing problem of water shortage. The implementation of renewable energy and a reduction in the environmental impact of membrane production could improve the sustainability of this process. With this perspective, porous hydrophobic polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes were prepared using triethyl phosphate (TEP) as a green solvent, using the non-solvent induced phase separation technique. Different amounts of carbon black were added to dope solutions to improve the photothermal properties of the membranes and to enable direct heating by solar energy. By optimizing the preparation conditions, membranes with porosity values as high as 87% were manufactured. Vacuum membrane distillation tests carried out using a concentrated NaCl solution at 50 °C showed distillate fluxes of up to 36 L/m2 h and a complete salt rejection. Some preliminary studies on the photothermal performance were also conducted and highlighted the possibility of using such membranes in a direct solar membrane distillation configuration.
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Haghbakhsh R, Duarte ARC, Raeissi S. Viscosity Investigations on the Binary Systems of (1 ChCl:2 Ethylene Glycol) DES and Methanol or Ethanol. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26185513. [PMID: 34576980 PMCID: PMC8465307 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26185513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 09/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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In this study, the viscosity behavior of two mixtures of Ethaline (1 ChCl:2 ethylene glycol) with either methanol or ethanol were investigated over the temperature range of 283.15–333.15 K at atmospheric pressure. The measured viscosities of neat Ethaline, methanol, and ethanol showed reliable agreement with the corresponding reported literature values. The mixture viscosities were modeled by an Arrhenius-like model to determine the behavior of viscosity with respect to temperature. The data were also modeled by the four well-known mixture viscosity models of Grunberg–Nissan, Jouyban–Acree, McAllister, and Preferential Solvation. All of the model results were reliable, with the Jouyban–Acree and Preferential Solvation models showing the most accurate agreement with the experimental measurements. The Jones–Dole viscosity model was also investigated for the measured viscosities, and by analyzing the results of this model, strong interactions among Ethaline and the alcohol molecules were proposed for both systems. As a final analysis, viscosity deviations of the investigated systems were calculated to study the deviations of the viscosity behaviors with respect to ideal behavior. Both systems showed negative viscosity deviations at all of the investigated temperatures, with the negative values tending towards zero, and hence more ideal behavior, with increasing temperatures. Moreover, in order to correlate the calculated viscosity deviations, the Redlich–Kister model was successfully used for both systems and at each investigated temperature.
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- Reza Haghbakhsh
- School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Shiraz University, Mollasadra Ave., Shiraz 71348-51154, Iran;
- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- LAQV, REQUIMTE, Departamento de Química da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal;
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- School of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, Shiraz University, Mollasadra Ave., Shiraz 71348-51154, Iran;
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Diacon A, Călinescu I, Vinatoru M, Chipurici P, Vlaicu A, Boscornea AC, Mason TJ. Fatty Acid Ethyl Esters (FAEE): A New, Green and Renewable Solvent for the Extraction of Carotenoids from Tomato Waste Products. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26144388. [PMID: 34299662 PMCID: PMC8304658 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26144388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Currently there is a drive towards the minimisation and reclamation of valuable materials from the waste products of the food and beverage industry. This can be achieved through the extraction of residual nutraceuticals from such materials. Tomato pomace contains carotenoids and other chemicals which can be extracted directly into edible oils to improve the health-giving properties of such oils. We report here a novel green solvent, fatty acid ethyl esters (FAEE), which is significantly more effective than sunflower oil and hexane for the extraction of lycopene and beta-carotene from tomato skin waste. FAEE are a non-toxic renewable resource that is environmentally friendly and to our knowledge has never been used as a vegetal extraction fluid. The efficiency of FAEE extraction was significantly improved relative to both sunflower oil and hexane under ultrasound-assisted extraction (UAE) conditions. In addition, FAEE have the additional and significant advantage that once enriched with the extracted nutraceuticals can be used directly as a food additive.
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- Aurel Diacon
- Bioresources and Polymer Science Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.D.); (I.C.); (M.V.); (A.V.); (A.C.B.)
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- Bioresources and Polymer Science Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.D.); (I.C.); (M.V.); (A.V.); (A.C.B.)
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- Bioresources and Polymer Science Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.D.); (I.C.); (M.V.); (A.V.); (A.C.B.)
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- Bioresources and Polymer Science Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.D.); (I.C.); (M.V.); (A.V.); (A.C.B.)
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- Bioresources and Polymer Science Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.D.); (I.C.); (M.V.); (A.V.); (A.C.B.)
- National Research & Development Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry ICECHIM, 202 Splaiul Independenței St., 060021 Bucharest, Romania
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- Bioresources and Polymer Science Department, Faculty of Applied Chemistry and Materials Science, University Politehnica of Bucharest, 1-7 Gh. Polizu Str., 011061 Bucharest, Romania; (A.D.); (I.C.); (M.V.); (A.V.); (A.C.B.)
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5FB, UK;
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Portillo-López R, Morales-Contreras BE, Lozano-Guzmán E, Basilio-Heredia J, Muy-Rangel MD, Ochoa-Martínez LA, Rosas-Flores W, Morales-Castro J. Vegetable oils as green solvents for carotenoid extraction from pumpkin (Cucurbita argyrosperma Huber) byproducts: Optimization of extraction parameters. J Food Sci 2021; 86:3122-3136. [PMID: 34160063 DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.15815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Pumpkin pulp is the main waste generated by pumpkin seed growers. This agro-industrial waste is a valuable source of bioactive compounds, especially carotenoids (β-carotene, α-carotene, and lutein), which exhibit a broad spectrum of health-promoting effects. In this study, vegetable oils (canola, corn, and soybean oil) were used as green solvent alternatives to conventional organic solvents for carotenoid extraction from dried pumpkin pulp (DPP) waste. The highest carotenoid extraction yield (CEY) was obtained with canola oil, at a 1:10 DPP/oil ratio. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the extraction process parameters (temperature, time, and stirring rate) through a Box-Behnken design (BBD) maximizing CEY in canola oil. The extraction temperature and stirring rate were found to have a significant linear and quadratic effect, respectively, on CEY. Optimum conditions were achieved at 21.8 min, 250 rpm, and 60°C. Under these optimized conditions, the estimated value for CEY was 378.1 µg β-carotene equivalents/g of DPP, corresponding to 61.6% of the total carotenoid content present in the DPP. In contrast, the observed experimental value was 373.2 µg β-carotene equivalents/g of DPP (61.2%). The experimental value was very close to the estimated value, which verifies the model's adequacy and fit. This study shows an alternative method to extract carotenoids from DPP with canola oil, obtaining an oil naturally enriched with carotenoids that could be used as a potential functional ingredient in the development of food, cosmetics, and medicinal products. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Pumpkin by-products are a potential carotenoid source. Vegetable oil can be used as an alternative solvent for carotenoid extraction from pumpkin residues to obtain an enriched carotenoid oil that can be used to formulate food products.
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- Rubén Portillo-López
- TECNOLOGICO NACIONAL DE MEXICO/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango. Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Durango, 34000, Mexico
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- TECNOLOGICO NACIONAL DE MEXICO/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango. Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Durango, 34000, Mexico.,Biorefinery Group, Food Research Department, School of Chemistry, Autonomous University of Coahuila, Coahuila, Mexico
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- Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango. Laboratorio de Farmacognosia, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas. Av. Veterinaria s/n., Circuito Universitario, Col. Valle del Sur, Durango, Mexico
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Laboratory, Col. Campo el Diez, Culiacán, México
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- Centro de Investigación en Alimentación y Desarrollo, A.C. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals Laboratory, Col. Campo el Diez, Culiacán, México
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- TECNOLOGICO NACIONAL DE MEXICO/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango. Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Durango, 34000, Mexico
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- TECNOLOGICO NACIONAL DE MEXICO/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango. Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Durango, 34000, Mexico
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- TECNOLOGICO NACIONAL DE MEXICO/Instituto Tecnológico de Durango. Departamento de Ingeniería Química y Bioquímica, Blvd. Felipe Pescador 1830 Ote., Durango, 34000, Mexico
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Yin X, Wei L, Pan X, Liu C, Jiang J, Wang K. The Pretreatment of Lignocelluloses With Green Solvent as Biorefinery Preprocess: A Minor Review. Front Plant Sci 2021; 12:670061. [PMID: 34168668 PMCID: PMC8218942 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2021.670061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Converting agriculture and forestry lignocellulosic residues into high value-added liquid fuels (ethanol, butanol, etc.), chemicals (levulinic acid, furfural, etc.), and materials (aerogel, bioresin, etc.) via a bio-refinery process is an important way to utilize biomass energy resources. However, because of the dense and complex supermolecular structure of lignocelluloses, it is difficult for enzymes and chemical reagents to efficiently depolymerize lignocelluloses. Strikingly, the compact structure of lignocelluloses could be effectively decomposed with a proper pretreatment technology, followed by efficient separation of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin, which improves the conversion and utilization efficiency of lignocelluloses. Based on a review of traditional pretreatment methods, this study focuses on the discussion of pretreatment process with recyclable and non-toxic/low-toxic green solvents, such as polar aprotic solvents, ionic liquids, and deep eutectic solvents, and provides an outlook of the industrial application prospects of solvent pretreatment.
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- Xiaoyan Yin
- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Nanjing, China
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- Institute of Chemical Industry of Forest Products, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Nanjing, China
- National Engineering Laboratory for Biomass Chemical Utilization, Nanjing, China
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Rasool MA, Vankelecom IFJ. γ-Valerolactone as Bio-Based Solvent for Nanofiltration Membrane Preparation. Membranes (Basel) 2021; 11:418. [PMID: 34072872 PMCID: PMC8228422 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11060418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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γ-Valerolactone (GVL) was selected as a renewable green solvent to prepare membranes via the process of phase inversion. Water and ethanol were screened as sustainable non-solvents to prepare membranes for nanofiltration (NF). Scanning electron microscopy was applied to check the membrane morphology, while aqueous rose Bengal (RB) and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) feed solutions were used to screen performance. Cellulose acetate (CA), polyimide (PI), cellulose triacetate (CTA), polyethersulfone (PES) and polysulfone (PSU) membranes were fine-tuned as materials for preparation of NF-membranes, either by selecting a suitable non-solvent for phase inversion or by increasing the polymer concentration in the casting solution. The best membranes were prepared with CTA in GVL using water as non-solvent: with increasing CTA concentration (10 wt% to 17.5 wt%) in the casting solution, permeance decreased from 15.9 to 5.5 L/m2·h·bar while RB rejection remained higher than 94%. The polymer solubilities in GVL were rationalized using Hansen solubility parameters, while membrane performances and morphologies were linked to viscosity measurements and cloudpoint determination of the casting solutions to better understand the kinetic and thermodynamic aspects of the phase inversion process.
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- Membrane Technology Group (MTG), Division cMACS, Faculty of Bioscience Engineering, KU Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200F, P.O. Box 2454, 3001 Leuven, Belgium;
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