Natural deep eutectic solvents: Potential for bioactive compound extraction from agro-food industry by-products
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Natural deep eutectic solvents (NADES) have garnered increasing attention as green solvents that offer significant advantages over conventional organic solvents, including low toxicity, biodegradability, and an adaptable chemical composition that can be customized for extracting various target compounds. Previous studies have demonstrated that NADES effectively enhance the extraction efficiency of antioxidants, polyphenols, proteins, and carbohydrates. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the properties, benefits, limitations, and applications of NADES in the extraction of bioactive compounds from agri-food industry by-products.
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