Enabling High-Boiling-Point Green Solvent Recycling Using Organic Solvent Nanofiltration Membranes.

ABSTRACT: The extensive use of organic solvents in industrial processes contributes to environmental pollution, resource depletion, and human health hazards, incentivizing the development of more sustainable alternatives. In response, bio-based "green" solvents have emerged as environmentally benign substitutes, offering reduced toxicity and lower carbon footprints. However, their industrial implementation is challenged by high viscosity, energy-intensive recovery, and limited life-cycle sustainability when employed in single-use processes. Herein, organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) as an energy-efficient and selective membrane-based technology for recycling green solvents is explored. OSN membranes enable solvent purification by selectively removing impurities while preserving solvent integrity,

SUBMITTER: Thomas M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12584967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature