Natural deep eutectic solvents: promising agents for extracting substances from plant materials

What if the future of green chemistry lies in a simple mixture of natural compounds? These 'deep eutectic solvents' are turning plant extracts into safer, more sustainable treasures.

This review highlights DES's success in extracting phenolic acids, flavonoids, catechins, polysaccharides, curcuminoids, and more—each with promising antioxidant, antibacterial, or antitumor activity. The message is clear: DES aren't just a trend; they're a practical path toward sustainable, health-conscious extraction.

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