Neoteric solvent

Description

A class of natural antioxidant compounds usually extracted from food processing waste. Neoteric solvents can replace conventional organic solvents for extractions and thus are considered a greener alternative. The subsets of these bioactive substances include:

• Ionic liquids:
• Eutectic solvents:
• Bio-based solvents:

Synonyms and Related Terms

bio-solvent; ionic liquid; eutectic solvent

Resources and Citations

• Raquel Cañadas, María González-Miquel, Emilio J. González, Ismael Díaz, Manuel Rodríguez, 'Overview of neoteric solvents as extractants in food industry: A focus on phenolic compounds separation from liquid streams', Food Research International, Volume 136, 2020. Link