DES ‐Mediated Approaches Toward Green Analytical Chemistry

FEDERICO J. V. GOMEZ; MAGDALENA ESPINO; FERNÁNDEZ, MARÍA DE LOS ÁNGELES; BOITEUX, JOANA; MARIA FERNANDA SILVA

Deep Eutectic Solvents: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

Wiley

Año: 2019; p. 321 - 334

The development of green analytical chemistry (GAC) requires smart strategies in order to move from old procedures to innovative paths for performing sustainable and efficient analytical methodologies. Searching for green solvents is not only a trendy topic but also an urgent need. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are the so‐called solvents of the new era, thanks to their outstanding solvent skills. Analytical applications of DES are intimately aligned with principles of GAC. In this chapter, we provide the state of art regarding principal applications of DES in the field of analytical chemistry. The three pillars of analytical method development are considered: extractions mediated by DES aligned with GAC, opportunities involving the most popular separation techniques, and enhancement and compatibility with detection systems are presented and discussed based on the most relevant, representative scientific references found. Furthermore, future prospects of DES as analytical tools are proposed.