Green synthesis of metal–organic frameworks: A state-of-the-art review of potential environmental and medical applications

S Kumar, S Jain, M Nehra, N Dilbaghi… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2020 - Elsevier
Sustainable methods of synthesizing metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are of paramount
importance to energy conservation efforts and environmental remediation. It can be a …

[HTML][HTML] Review of alternative solvents for green extraction of food and natural products: Panorama, principles, applications and prospects

F Chemat, M Abert Vian, HK Ravi, B Khadhraoui… - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
In recent years, almost all extraction processes in the perfume, cosmetic, pharmaceutical,
food ingredients, nutraceuticals, biofuel and fine chemical industries rely massively on …

Metal-organic framework composites as green/sustainable catalysts

KG Liu, Z Sharifzadeh, F Rouhani… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2021 - Elsevier
Porous metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have always been of interest to scientists in all
fields of chemistry since their introduction. Due to their brilliant characteristic features, MOFs …

The green platform molecule gamma-valerolactone–ecotoxicity, biodegradability, solvent properties, and potential applications

F Kerkel, M Markiewicz, S Stolte, E Müller, W Kunz - Green Chemistry, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Since many decades, gamma-valerolactone (GVL) is known to be an excellent solvent,
which, today, can be made of sustainable materials. Although numerous publications praise …

Applications of biomass-derived solvents in biomass pretreatment–Strategies, challenges, and prospects

X Meng, Y Wang, AJ Conte, S Zhang, J Ryu… - Bioresource …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biomass pretreatment is considered a key step in the 2nd generation biofuel production from
lignocellulosic biomass. Research on conventional biomass pretreatment solvents has …

Sustainable electrospray polymerization fabrication of thin-film composite polyamide nanofiltration membranes for heavy metal removal

Z Ma, LF Ren, D Ying, J Jia, J Shao - Desalination, 2022 - Elsevier
Thin-film composite polyamide (TFC-PA) nanofiltration membrane is promising in heavy
metal removal due to its excellent performance and high economic benefits. However, the …

[HTML][HTML] Towards substitution of hexane as extraction solvent of food products and ingredients with no regrets

C Cravotto, AS Fabiano-Tixier, O Claux, M Abert-Vian… - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hexane is a solvent used extensively in the food industry for the extraction of various
products such as vegetable oils, fats, flavours, fragrances, colour additives or other bioactive …

[HTML][HTML] Biocatalysis as useful tool in asymmetric synthesis: An assessment of recently granted patents (2014–2019)

PD de María, G de Gonzalo, AR Alcántara - Catalysts, 2019 - mdpi.com
The broad interdisciplinary nature of biocatalysis fosters innovation, as different technical
fields are interconnected and synergized. A way to depict that innovation is by conducting a …

A comprehensive review on how ionic liquids enhance the pyrolysis of cellulose, lignin, and lignocellulose toward a circular economy

M Eqbalpour, A Andooz, E Kowsari… - Wiley …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The sustainable use of plant biomass (PB) to produce new valuable compounds helps
alleviate the world's excessive reliance on fossil fuels. Among the different processes …

Overview of neoteric solvents as extractants in food industry: A focus on phenolic compounds separation from liquid streams

R Cañadas, M Gonzalez-Miquel, EJ González… - Food Research …, 2020 - Elsevier
The loss and waste of food is a matter of great concern, leading to a multifaceted problem
with negative economic, social, and environmental impacts as addressed in the UN …