Green Organic/Inorganic Solvent Production Service

Soil microorganisms or other materials can decompose green solvents, which have a brief life span, and transform into low or even harmless substances. CD BioSciences-GreenChemisrty focuses on green technology and has a qualified green solvent research and development team, who specializes in providing bespoke green solvent manufacturing services thanks to advanced chemical production technology that is available worldwide.

Overview of Green Solvents

Schematic diagram of green solvent extraction.

Green solvents, also known as environmentally friendly solvents. As a rule, green solvents are those whose chemical bonds are liable to decompose into non-toxic or low-toxicity materials and have a short half-life, which can also include organisms found in soil. Green chemical solvents can be further classified into organic solvents and inorganic solvents based on their chemical structures. Among others, the substances that have garnered the greatest interest as green solvents, are water, supercritical fluids, and ionic liquids, as they are more environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and safer than traditional solvents which tend to have volatility.

Green chemistry seeks to enhance the sustainability of both chemical production and chemical products. Based on the theory of green chemistry, green solvents should contain the following characteristics:

Characteristics of green solvents. (CD BioSciences-GreenChemisrty)

Market Analysis of Green Solvents

Green solvents are present in various industries, especially in the industrial sector where they are extremely widely used. According to statistics, the global green solvents market was valued at USD 5.26 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 10.17 billion by the end of 2036, growing at a CAGR of around 5.2% during the forecast period. The growth of the market can be attributed to the fact that they are inherently biodegradable and the consequent high usage of eco-friendly paints and coatings. Also, green solvents emit fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs), making the use of such solvents more preferable.

Applications of Green Solvents

  • Pharmaceutical Industry: Assist in drug purification by minimizing the harmful by-products originating from drug exposure.
  • Food Processing: Enhance the safety and taste of products by acting as an extraction solvent.
  • Cosmetics Manufacturing: Incorporate during the formulation of products to encourage biodegradability.
  • Detergent Production: Raise the ability to decontaminate while at the same time minimizing the negative effects on the body and environment.
  • Biofuel Production: Minimise pollution and enhance conversion efficiency.
  • Electronic Industry: For cleaning and manufacturing, reduce the damage to the ozone layer.

Our Professional Services

CD BioSciences-GreenChemisrty is environmentally focused and committed to providing superior green chemistry services. We produce a vast array of green solvents that are both effective and environmentally safe as a result of our cutting-edge technology and skilled professional team.

  • Production of Ionic Liquids

By varying different combinations of cations and anions, we produce ionic liquids that meet clients' own needs. Among these, we offer direct synthesis and two-step synthesis methods for the production of ionic liquids.

Direct Synthesis

We synthesize ionic liquids in one step using acid-base neutralization reactions or quaternization reactions. In this process, no by-products are produced and the ionic liquids obtained are easily purified. An example is the production of tetrafluoroborate ionic liquids using acid-base neutralization.

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Two-step Synthesis

In a two-step synthesis, we first prepare a halide salt containing the target cation by quaternization. Then the target anion is used to replace the halide ion or Lewis acid is added to obtain the target ionic liquid. For example, this method can be used for the production of chloroaluminate ionic liquids.

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  • Production of Supercritical Fluids

Our team specializes in applying a variety of methods to produce supercritical fluids, including catalytic oxidation, solvent displacement, direct mixing, and solvent evaporation.

For example, our common direct mixing method involves heating an environmentally friendly mixture of hydrocarbons and oxidizers to a supercritical state.

Methods for the production of supercritical fluids. (CD BioSciences-GreenChemisrty)

  • Production of Bio-based Solvents

Bio-based solvents are solvents made from renewable resources such as vegetable oils and cellulose. Our methods for producing bio-based solvents include, but are not limited to, the following:

Fermentation

Biotransformation using microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi) or enzymes to convert a specific substrate into a solvent.

Pyrolysis

Heating of biomass under anaerobic conditions to produce solvents.

Hydrothermal Liquefaction

Reaction of biomass and water under certain conditions, resulting in the conversion of some of the organic matter in the biomass into the target solvent.

Extraction

Extraction of natural solvents from biomass using existing environmentally friendly solvents.

Processes of Our Services

Our team of industry-leading technical experts produces a wide range of green fluids. Below is our green solvent production process:

Schematic diagram of our service process. (CD BioSciences-GreenChemisrty)

CD BioSciences-GreenChemisrty specializes in environmentally friendly technologies and is committed to providing green chemistry services that drive sustainable development. Our team consists of industry-leading technologists who have mastered a wide range of innovative technologies to ensure that we meet our client's needs while minimizing our impact on the environment. Please feel free to contact us for more information if you are interested in our services.

Reference

  1. Haghbakhsh R, Raeissi S, et al. Editorial for special issue: "Recent advances in green solvents"[J]. Molecules. 2023, 28(16): 5983.

Our products and services are for research use only and cannot be used for any clinical purposes.