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Hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (HDES) have emerged as a transformative frontier in green chemistry owing to their exceptional properties, which include biodegradability, thermal stability, low vapor pressure, and the ability to produce high-purity products at low temperatures. In the field of separation technologies, HDES provides unparalleled advantages as a sustainable alternative to conventional hazardous organic solvents. The versatility of HDES is harnessed across diverse applications, from food analysis to environmental remediation. Their remarkable separation performance provides tailored approaches for specific applications. Momentum is growing for green chemistry research, and HDES are increasingly present at the intersection of sustainability and innovation. The development of HDES is expected to transform the future of sustainable materials science, driving deeper insights into eco-conscious technological solutions.

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The versatility of HDES is harnessed across diverse applications, from food analysis to environmental remediation. Their remarkable separation performance provides tailored approaches for specific applications. Momentum is growing for green chemistry research, and HDES are increasingly present at the intersection of sustainability and innovation. The development of HDES is expected to transform the future of sustainable materials science, driving deeper insights into eco-conscious technological solutions.

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Hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (HDES) have emerged as a transformative frontier in green chemistry owing to their exceptional properties, which include biodegradability, thermal stability, low vapor pressure, and the ability to produce high-purity products at low temperatures. In the field of separation technologies, HDES provides unparalleled advantages as a sustainable alternative to conventional hazardous organic solvents. The versatility of HDES is harnessed across diverse applications, from food analysis to environmental remediation. Their remarkable separation performance provides tailored approaches for specific applications. Momentum is growing for green chemistry research, and HDES are increasingly present at the intersection of sustainability and innovation. The development of HDES is expected to transform the future of sustainable materials science, driving deeper insights into eco-conscious technological solutions.

Professor Mohammad Mansoob Khan
Universiti Brunei Darussalam

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This page is a summary of: Hydrophobic Deep Eutectic Solvents: Synthesis, Properties, Applications, and Future Directions, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, November 2025, American Chemical Society (ACS),
DOI: 10.1021/acs.jced.5c00578.
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