ChemElectroChem,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(9)
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Abstract
The
ionic
solvents,
including
both
liquids
(ILs)
and
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DES),
are
deeply
studied
for
their
potential
in
the
carbon
dioxide
(CO
2
)
capture
its
further
electrochemical
conversion
using
different
electrocatalysts.
aim
of
this
review
is
to
present
critically
compare
role
ILs
DES
activation
CO
reduction
reaction
RR)
suppression
hydrogen
evolution
(HER).
Therefore,
most
relevant
advances
use
these
RR,
either
as
neat
medium
or
electrolyte
molecular
have
been
summarized
discussed.
A
special
focus
has
made
on
comparing
current
density,
overpotential,
faradaic
efficiency
products
selectivity
RR
presence
relaying
those
results
with
chemical
composition.
Herein,
recent
strategies
reported
literature
based
enhancing
electrocatalytic
reviewed,
some
new
perspectives
immobilized
at
electrode
surface
Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1), P. 141 - 163
Published: March 8, 2023
Are
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DESs)
a
promising
alternative
to
conventional
solvents?
Perhaps,
but
their
development
is
hindered
by
plethora
of
misconceptions.
These
are
carefully
analyzed
here,
beginning
with
the
very
meaning
DESs,
which
has
strayed
far
beyond
its
original
scope
mixtures
Lewis
or
Brønsted
acids
and
bases.
Instead,
definition
that
grounded
on
thermodynamic
principles
distinguishes
between
encouraged,
types
precursors
can
be
used
prepare
DESs
reviewed.
Landmark
works
surrounding
sustainability,
stability,
toxicity,
biodegradability
these
also
discussed,
revealing
piling
evidence
numerous
reported
thus
far,
particularly
those
choline
based,
lack
sufficient
sustainability-related
traits
considered
green
solvents.
Finally,
emerging
DES
applications
reviewed,
emphasizing
most
remarkable
feature:
ability
liquefy
solid
compound
target
property,
allowing
use
as
liquid
solvent.
Green Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(19), P. 7410 - 7440
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Serious
environmental
issues
triggered
by
abundant
carbon
dioxide
emissions
and
the
gradual
depletion
of
traditional
fossil
fuels
are
calling
for
development
renewable
energy.
Cleaner Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. 100253 - 100253
Published: June 13, 2024
The
development
of
sustainable
and
effective
methods
for
extracting
lignin
is
crucial
achieving
the
advantages
promoting
shift
towards
a
more
circular
bioeconomy.
This
study
addresses
use
environmentally
friendly
processes,
including
organosolv
technique,
supercritical
fluid
(SCF),
non-thermal
plasma
(NTP),
ionic
liquids
(ILs),
deep
eutectic
solvents
(DES),
microwave
assisted
extraction
(MAE)
techniques
extraction.
Organosolv
treatment
offers
high
selectivity
purity
make
this
process
economically
feasible.
Using
water,
carbon
dioxide,
or
ethanol
to
extract
without
harmful
successful
customizable.
NTP
technologies
break
down
lignin,
simplifying
processing
increasing
its
value.
Whereas
ILs
may
boost
synthesis
change
properties
via
solvent
design.
DES-based
can
efficiently
specifically
lignin.
rapid
MAE
method
employs
radiation
reduce
times
yields
These
feature
selectivity,
little
environmental
impact,
capacity
target
fractions.
describes
fundamentals,
benefits,
drawbacks
each
process,
focusing
on
their
ability
large
scale
future
usage.
Additionally,
review
explores
most
recent
advancements
in
application
sector,
as
well
challenges
potential
valorizing
streams
derived
from
extraction,
thereby
fostering
solutions.
research
concludes
that
overcome
challenges,
need
address
concerns,
cost,
emissions,
efficient
use.
Batteries,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(2), P. 51 - 51
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
This
strategic
review
examines
the
pivotal
role
of
sustainable
methodologies
in
battery
recycling
and
recovery
critical
minerals
from
waste
batteries,
emphasizing
need
to
address
existing
technical
environmental
challenges.
Through
a
systematic
analysis,
it
explores
application
green
organic
solvents
mineral
processing,
advocating
for
establishing
eco-friendly
techniques
aimed
at
clipping
boosting
resource
utilization.
The
escalating
demand
shortage
essential
including
copper,
cobalt,
lithium,
nickel
are
comprehensively
analyzed
forecasted
2023,
2030,
2040.
Traditional
extraction
techniques,
hydrometallurgical,
pyrometallurgical,
bio-metallurgical
processes,
efficient
but
pose
substantial
hazards
contribute
scarcity.
concept
arises
as
crucial
step
towards
ecological
conservation,
integrating
practices
lessen
footprint
extraction.
advancement
solvents,
notably
ionic
liquids
deep
eutectic
is
examined,
highlighting
their
attributes
minimal
toxicity,
biodegradability,
superior
efficacy,
thus
presenting
great
potential
transforming
sector.
emergence
such
palm
oil,
1-octanol,
Span
80
recognized,
with
advantageous
low
solubility
adaptability
varying
temperatures.
Kinetic
(mainly
temperature)
data
different
extracted
previous
studies
computed
machine
learning
techniques.
coefficient
determination
mean
squared
error
reveal
accuracy
experimental
data.
In
essence,
this
study
seeks
inspire
ongoing
efforts
navigate
impediments,
embrace
technological
advancements
artificial
intelligence,
foster
an
ethos
stewardship
metals
batteries.
