Conference Abstract Book

Environmental Impact Assessment Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Standardized methodology to evaluate environmental consequences of extraction processes, enabling informed decision-making. Green vs. Conventional Solvents Deep Eutectic Solvents (DES) Lower ecological toxicity vs. conventional solvents Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) Up to 75% reduction in environmental impacts Supercritical CO₂ (SFE) Favorable environmental profile with solvent-free extracts Key Environmental Factors Solid-to-liquid ratio Extraction duration Temperature Raw material choices Solvent types & origins Electricity mix Equipment efficiency Solvent recycling Key Insights: • Environmental performance depends on process design and operational parameters • Green solvents like DES show promise but require energy-efficient synthesis • UAE and SFE methods demonstrate significant environmental advantages 14/17