Includes bibliographical references and index.

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The Application of Green Solvents in Separation Processes features a logical progression of a wide range of topics and methods, beginning with an overview of green solvents, covering everything from water and organic solvents, to ionic liquids, switchable solvents, eutectic mixtures, supercritical fluids, gas-expanded solvents, and more. In addition, the book outlines green extraction techniques, such as green membrane extraction, ultrasound-assisted extraction, and surfactant-mediated extraction techniques. Green sampling and sample preparation techniques are then explored, followed by green analytical separations, including green gas and liquid capillary chromatography, counter current chromatography, supercritical fluid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and other electrical separations. Applications of green chemistry techniques that are relevant for a broad range of scientific and technological areas are covered, including the benefits and challenges associated with their application.

Front Cover; The Application of Green Solvents in Separation Processes; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; I. Introduction; 1 Initial Considerations; 1.1 The Need to Use Solvents; 1.2 Traditional Solvents; 1.3 Green Solvents; 1.4 Greener Extraction Techniques; 1.5 Green Sampling and Sample Preparation; 1.6 Solvents for Analytical Separations; 1.7 Concluding Remarks; Acknowledgments; References; II. Green Solvents; 2 Water as the First Choice Green Solvent; 2.1 Introduction; 2.1.1 Why to Use Water as a Solvent?; 2.1.2 Water-The Most Green Choice; 2.2 Solvent Properties of Water

2.3 Separation Techniques Utilizing Water2.3.1 Extraction at HTs; 2.3.2 Liquid Chromatography at HTs; 2.4 Recent Applications in Extraction; 2.4.1 Biorefinery (Chemicals From Biomass); 2.4.2 Bioactive Compounds; 2.4.3 Energy Technology; 2.4.4 Amino Acids-Searching for Extraterrestrial Life; 2.4.5 Essential Oils; 2.4.6 Other Applications; 2.5 Recent Applications Carried out by High-Temperature Chromatography; 2.5.1 Pharmaceuticals; 2.5.2 Cosmetics; 2.5.3 Food; 2.5.4 Other Applications; 2.6 Conclusions and Future Trends; References

3 A Systematic Approach to Green Solvent Selection, Design, and Verification3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Solvent Selection and Design; 3.2.1 Problem Definition; 3.2.1.1 Product Formulations; 3.2.1.2 Cleaning and Washing; 3.2.2 Computer-Aided Molecular Design Concept; 3.2.3 CAMD Technique Applied to Solvent Selection-Design; 3.2.3.1 Rule-Based Methods; 3.2.3.2 Mathematical Programming Methods; 3.2.3.3 Hybrid Methods; 3.2.4 Separation Process Selection; 3.2.5 Process Modeling; 3.2.6 Property Modeling; 3.3 Application; 3.3.1 Vapor-Liquid Separation Using Organic Solvent

3.3.2 Vapor-Liquid Separation Using Ionic Liquids3.3.3 Liquid-Liquid Separation; 3.3.3.1 Problem Definition; 3.3.3.2 Solution; 3.3.3.3 Verification; 3.3.4 Solid-Liquid Separation; 3.3.4.1 Problem Definition; 3.3.4.2 Solution; 3.3.4.3 Verification; 3.4 Conclusions; References; 4 Bio-Based Molecular Solvents; 4.1 Introduction to Bio-Based Solvents and Solvent Extraction; 4.1.1 Bio-Based Solvents; 4.1.2 Solvent Extraction; 4.2 Bio-Based Solvent Drivers; 4.2.1 Regulatory Pressures; 4.2.2 Environmental and Health Concerns; 4.2.3 Economic Drivers

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