Path2Green: introducing 12 green extraction principles and a novel metric for assessing sustainability in biomass valorization.

ABSTRACT: We propose an innovative approach to address the pressing need for efficient and transparent evaluation techniques to assess extraction processes' sustainability. In response to society's growing demand for natural products and the consequent surge in biomass exploration, a critical imperative arises to ensure that these processes are genuinely environmentally friendly. Extracting natural compounds has traditionally been regarded as a benign activity rooted in ancient practices. However, contemporary extraction methods can also significantly harm the environment if not carefully managed. Recognizing this, we developed a novel metric, Path2Green, tailored specifically and rooted in 12 new principles of a green extraction process. Path2Green seeks to provide a comprehensive fra

SUBMITTER: de Souza Mesquita LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11318242 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature