Sustainability

Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, are present in everyday applications, ranging from fire-fighting foam, nonstick cookware, food packaging, and waterproof and stain-resistant clothing, to cleaning products, paints, and much more. They have been making our lives easier and less messy, but this convenience came at a substantial cost.

In the last two decades, the pharma industry shifted towards the implementation of green chemistry practices and sustainability strategies, in search of innovative ways to minimize its environmental footprint. Green pharmaceuticals focus on minimizing hazards and pollution while adopting greener drug discovery routes and development practices.

In search of more sophisticated approaches to solvent substitution, Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) have emerged as an attractive alternative to common organic solvents, due to their cost-effectiveness, simple synthesis, and eco-friendly properties.