Can deep eutectic systems and algae deliver sustainable bioactives and nutrients? A systematic review
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Open Access
- 13 January 2026
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Green Chemistry
- Vol. 28 (5) , 2138-2165
Abstract
Deep eutectic solvents enable efficient and selective extraction of diverse biomolecules from algal and cyanobacterial biomass, supporting sustainable routes to valuable functional ingredients.Keywords
Funding Information
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (2022.04909.CEECIND/CP1725)
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (UID/50006/2023)
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