Okwuwa, C.C. orcid.org/0009-0000-6264-8695, Adam, F., Mohd Said, F. orcid.org/0000-0003-0737-3486 et al. (1 more author) (2023) Cellulose dissolution for edible biocomposites in deep eutectic solvents: A review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 427. 139166. ISSN 0959-6526
Abstract
Organic solvents are vital in chemical synthesis, storage, and separation processes. However, the widespread use of these solvents in industries and research laboratories raises concerns regarding their high volatility, lipophilicity, and toxicity, which pose significant risks to the surroundings and human well-being. In light of these issues, Deep eutectic solvents which is known as a green solvent have become a promising substitute with the potential to alleviate these concerns. DESs have shown remarkable progress in production and manufacturing across various fields. Extensive work investigated the dissolution of renewable materials, mainly cellulose, in multiple solvents, thereby bringing DESs to the forefront of scientific inquiry. These DESs have greatly improved production and manufacturing processes in diverse industries. However, it is important to note that DESs have considerably lower levels of cellulose solubility for edible biocomposites. Cellulose derived from edible fibers finds extensive applications in food and beverage, agriculture, cosmetics, textiles, medical and pharmaceutical industries, agro-industries, and furniture industries. This review includes a comparative analysis of various DES-based solvents, which addresses concern pertaining to the toxicity of DESs, outlines essential properties to consider when selecting DESs for diverse applications, and highlights recent advancements in the fields of extraction media, biofilm production, nanomaterial synthesis, composite material manufacturing, and plasticizer applications.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2023, Elsevier. This is an author produced version of an article published in the Journal of Cleaner Production. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Cellulose; Nano-cellulose; Edible biocomposites; Dissolution; Deep eutectic solvents |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Leeds) > School of Physics and Astronomy (Leeds) > Soft Matter Physics (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 30 Jan 2024 11:40 |
Last Modified: | 15 Nov 2024 01:13 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139166 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139166 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:206993 |