Natural Deep Eutectic Systems (NADES) are mixtures of two or more natural components (such as sugars, amino acids or organic acids), which are typically solid at room temperature but, in a certain proportion, form a eutectic mixture and become liquids with enhanced features when compared to its constituents alone
Honey and maple syrup are two examples of NADES's commonly found in nature
NADES's have been identified in animals living in environments with extreme temperature amplitudes, being responsible for their survival
NADES's also have a role on the solubilization and/or stabilization of essential molecules to living organisms such as phenolic compounds in plants
By mimicking NADESs formation in nature, new solutions can be drawn to apply in modern technologies and have an impact on our society.
Nearly one million combinations of NADES could be envisaged, therefore the possibilities that arise from the ability to tailor new systems with the most adequate properties for a given application are huge.
We are planning the world's largest event dedicated to Deep Eutectic Systems, taking place in June 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
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