deep eutectic solvents

Toxicity Assessment and Bioremediation of Deep Eutectic Solvents by Haloferax mediterranei: A Step toward Sustainable Circular Chemistry

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This research demonstrates that a salt-loving microorganism called Haloferax mediterranei can safely tolerate and even metabolize certain eco-friendly solvents known as deep eutectic solvents (DESs). These solvents are promoted as green alternatives to toxic chemicals, but their safety wasn’t well understood. The study found that this hardy microorganism can use some components of these solvents as food sources, suggesting it could help clean up waste containing these chemicals in an environmentally friendly way.

Ultrasound-Assisted Determination of Selenium in Organic Rice Using Deep Eutectic Solvents Coupled with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry

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This study developed environmentally friendly solvents called deep eutectic solvents (DESs) to detect selenium in rice without using toxic chemicals. Researchers optimized four different DES formulations and used ultrasonic waves to extract selenium from rice samples. The new green chemistry approach achieved comparable or better results than traditional harsh acid digestion methods while being safer for the environment.

Research Topic: deep eutectic solvents

Toxicity Assessment and Bioremediation of Deep Eutectic Solvents by Haloferax mediterranei: A Step toward Sustainable Circular Chemistry

Ultrasound-Assisted Determination of Selenium in Organic Rice Using Deep Eutectic Solvents Coupled with Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry