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Chapter 1
Understanding the Basics and Properties
of Deep Eutectic Solvents
Tracy El Achkar, Hélène Greige-Gerges, and Sophie Fourmentin
Contents
1.1 Introduction
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1.2 Classification
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1.3 Methods of Preparation
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1.4 Physicochemical Properties
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1.4.1 Phase Behavior
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1.4.2 Density
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1.4.3 Viscosity
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1.4.4 Ionic Conductivity
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1.4.5 Surface Tension
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1.4.6 Polarity
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1.5 Effect of Water
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1.5.1 Effect on Deep Eutectic Solvents’ Physicochemical Properties
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1.5.2 Effect on Deep Eutectic Solvents’ Network
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1.6 Conclusion
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References
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T. El Achkar (*)
Bioactive Molecules Research Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University,
Beirut, Lebanon
Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant (UCEIV, UR 4492), SFR
Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale, Dunkerque, France
e-mail: tracy.el-achkar@etu.univ-littoral.fr
H. Greige-Gerges
Bioactive Molecules Research Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Lebanese University,
Beirut, Lebanon
e-mail: hgreige@ul.edu.lb
S. Fourmentin
Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant (UCEIV, UR 4492), SFR
Condorcet FR CNRS 3417, Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale, Dunkerque, France
e-mail: lamotte@univ-littoral.fr