New Horizons in Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs): Synthesis, Characterization and Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Liquids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2025 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editors
Interests: green chemistry; ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; physicochemical properties; thermodynamic investigation; molecular interactions
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Interests: ionic liquids; deep eutectic solvents; mass transfer; membrane processes; physicochemical properties; gas separation; sustainable technologies
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Interests: molecular interactions; density functional theory; ab initio molecular dynamics; molecular simulations; hydration; infrared spectroscopy; computational spectroscopy; deep eutectic solvents
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have gained considerable attention in recent years due to their potential as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional volatile organic solvents. The main objective of this Special Issue is to publish original research articles and reviews that focus on the current status and future trends in the field of these solvents. The aim of this issue is to provide comprehensive coverage of both the scientific foundations and the industrial applications of DESs. We invite submissions that explore various aspects, including the design, synthesis, characterization, and properties of deep eutectic solvents, as well as their potential in various fields of industry such as pharmaceuticals, energy storage, catalysis, extraction and separation, and environmental technologies.
Dr. Dorota Warmińska
Dr. Iwona Cichowska-Kopczyńska
Dr. Maciej Smiechowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- deep eutectic solvent
- methods of synthesis
- physicochemical and thermal properties
- extraction and separation
- catalysis
- pharmaceuticals
- energy storage
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