Green Pathways for Biomass Transformation: A Holistic Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) through Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment

The utilization of renewable biomass resources to manufacture biofuels, chemicals, and materials has garnered considerable attention. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have surfaced as a promising instrument within the realm of biomass conversion, owing to their distinctive attributes such as biodegrada...

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Main Authors: Yiin, Chung Loong, Lai, Zhi Ying, Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui, Lock, Serene Sow Mun, Cheah, Kin Wai, Taylor, Martin J, Al-Gailani, Amthal, Kolosz, Ben W, Chan, Yi Herng
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Published: Elsevier 2024
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95569
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author Yiin, Chung Loong
Lai, Zhi Ying
Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui
Lock, Serene Sow Mun
Cheah, Kin Wai
Taylor, Martin J
Al-Gailani, Amthal
Kolosz, Ben W
Chan, Yi Herng
author_facet Yiin, Chung Loong
Lai, Zhi Ying
Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui
Lock, Serene Sow Mun
Cheah, Kin Wai
Taylor, Martin J
Al-Gailani, Amthal
Kolosz, Ben W
Chan, Yi Herng
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description The utilization of renewable biomass resources to manufacture biofuels, chemicals, and materials has garnered considerable attention. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have surfaced as a promising instrument within the realm of biomass conversion, owing to their distinctive attributes such as biodegradability, negligible toxicity, easier fabrication, liquid-phase stability and renewability as opposed to ionic liquids (ILs). Research into DESs, particularly those derived from natural sources, is expanding to advance affordable and sustainable biomass conversion. However, the bottlenecks of DES are its limited solubility for certain biomass constituents, cost and availability. To overcome these hurdles, ongoing research and technological innovations strive to tap into the complete potential of DESs in biomass conversion. This review underscores the importance of evaluating DESs' eco-friendly potential comprehensively, encompassing ecological, financial, and technological standpoints which aims to illuminate how DESs can effectively contribute to sustainable biomass utilization, fostering an environmentally conscious circular bio-based economy.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-955692024-10-10T03:14:10Z Green Pathways for Biomass Transformation: A Holistic Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) through Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment Yiin, Chung Loong Lai, Zhi Ying Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui Lock, Serene Sow Mun Cheah, Kin Wai Taylor, Martin J Al-Gailani, Amthal Kolosz, Ben W Chan, Yi Herng The utilization of renewable biomass resources to manufacture biofuels, chemicals, and materials has garnered considerable attention. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have surfaced as a promising instrument within the realm of biomass conversion, owing to their distinctive attributes such as biodegradability, negligible toxicity, easier fabrication, liquid-phase stability and renewability as opposed to ionic liquids (ILs). Research into DESs, particularly those derived from natural sources, is expanding to advance affordable and sustainable biomass conversion. However, the bottlenecks of DES are its limited solubility for certain biomass constituents, cost and availability. To overcome these hurdles, ongoing research and technological innovations strive to tap into the complete potential of DESs in biomass conversion. This review underscores the importance of evaluating DESs' eco-friendly potential comprehensively, encompassing ecological, financial, and technological standpoints which aims to illuminate how DESs can effectively contribute to sustainable biomass utilization, fostering an environmentally conscious circular bio-based economy. 2024 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95569 Elsevier restricted
spellingShingle Yiin, Chung Loong
Lai, Zhi Ying
Chin, Bridgid Lai Fui
Lock, Serene Sow Mun
Cheah, Kin Wai
Taylor, Martin J
Al-Gailani, Amthal
Kolosz, Ben W
Chan, Yi Herng
Green Pathways for Biomass Transformation: A Holistic Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) through Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment
title Green Pathways for Biomass Transformation: A Holistic Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) through Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment
title_full Green Pathways for Biomass Transformation: A Holistic Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) through Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment
title_fullStr Green Pathways for Biomass Transformation: A Holistic Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) through Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment
title_full_unstemmed Green Pathways for Biomass Transformation: A Holistic Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) through Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment
title_short Green Pathways for Biomass Transformation: A Holistic Evaluation of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) through Life Cycle and Techno-economic Assessment
title_sort green pathways for biomass transformation: a holistic evaluation of deep eutectic solvents (dess) through life cycle and techno-economic assessment
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/95569