Miriana Kfoury, Céline Alamichel, Sophie Fourmentin
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Abstract
Classical extraction involves several time-consuming and costly steps using toxic solvents. Here, we combined the preparation of a cyclodextrin-based supramolecular deep eutectic solvent and the extraction of spent coffee grounds by microwave irradiation in a single step. We tested two new solvents, randomly methylated-β-cyclodextrin:propylene glycol and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin:ethylene glycol, and compared the results with two classical solvents, chloride:urea (1:2) and ethanol/water 80/20 vol%. We also used classical Soxhlet extraction. We calculated the sustainability of the process using ComplexGAPI. Results show that the optimal one-step extraction conditions were 15 min of irradiation at 80 °C with the addition of 10 wt% water. Under these conditions, the two new solvents showed higher extraction yields of antioxidants and polyphenols than choline chloride:urea (1:2) or ethanol/water 80/20 vol%. Similarly, the half maximal effective concentration and gallic acid equivalent of the Soxhlet extracts were 5 and 3 times lower, respectively, than those obtained with hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin:ethylene glycol (1:40) 10 wt% water. The composition of the extracts from the one-step process was similar to that of the Soxhlet extract. Sustainability analysis revealed low energy consumption, reduced unitary operations and less waste production.
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Environmental Chemistry Letters explores the intersections of geology, chemistry, physics, and biology. Published articles are of paramount importance to the examination of both natural and engineered environments. The journal features original and review articles of exceptional significance, encompassing topics such as the characterization of natural and impacted environments, the behavior, prevention, treatment, and control of mineral, organic, and radioactive pollutants. It also delves into interfacial studies involving diverse media like soil, sediment, water, air, organisms, and food. Additionally, the journal covers green chemistry, environmentally friendly synthetic pathways, alternative fuels, ecotoxicology, risk assessment, environmental processes and modeling, environmental technologies, remediation and control, and environmental analytical chemistry using biomolecular tools and tracers.