Novel Solvents and Methods for Extraction of Chemicals
A special issue of Separations (ISSN 2297-8739). This special issue belongs to the section "Separation Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 127
Special Issue Editors
Interests: extraction; green extraction; process intensification; high-added value products; green solvents; waste valorization
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The extraction of chemicals is a fundamental process in many industrial applications, from pharmaceuticals to food production and environmental management. Traditionally, these processes have relied on solvents and methods that often pose significant environmental and economic challenges. However, the advent of novel solvents and innovative extraction methods is revolutionizing the field, offering more sustainable, efficient, and selective alternatives.
This Special Issue will focus on groundbreaking developments in solvents and chemical-process extraction methodologies. The aim is to highlight innovative approaches that enhance.
By contributing to this Special Issue, researchers will disseminate critical advancements and promote the adoption of sustainable practices in chemical extraction, fostering a greener and more efficient future for the industry
Key themes include but are not limited to:
- Exploration of bio-based or innovative solvents that reduce ecological impact.
- Techniques that utilize microwave energy or ultrsounds to improve extraction efficiency and reduce process times.
- Utilization of supercritical fluids in extraction processes to achieve higher selectivity and lower solvent usage.
- Advances in membrane technology for selective and efficient chemical separation.
- Combination of traditional and novel methods to optimize extraction processes.
Dr. Silvia Fraterrigo Garofalo
Dr. Giuseppe Pipitone
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable extraction
- chemical separation
- innovative solvents
- environmental sustainability
- advanced extraction methods
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Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Green extraction of plant-based proteins using Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES): a comparative study
Authors: B. Anzá, S. Fraterrigo Garofalo, D. Fino
Affiliation: Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, Torino, Italy
Abstract: -
Title: Recycling of multilayer flexible packaging waste through delamination with recoverable Switchable Hydrophilicity Solvents
Author: Tagliavini
Highlights: Switchable Hydrophilicity Solvents, Multlayer Flexible Pacjaging Waste, delamination, waste recycling.
Title: Solid State fermentation of Brewery Spent Grains to enhance biomolecules extraction
Author: Bosco
Highlights: Brewers' spent grain, BSG, was used as it is in microcosm study without the addition of nutrients.
Total polyphenols extraction from BSG was improved by P. chrysosporium solid state fermentation, SSF.
After 10 days of fermentation the total polyphenols extracted were 30% higher than those obtained with the unfermented BSG.
