Bioinspired ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) have emerged as innovative solutions, mimicking biological efficiency with reduced toxicity and precise control over interactions. Their transformative advantages promise to revolutionize processes, enhance biomolecule stability, and provide eco-friendly alternatives. This special issue explores the convergence of ILs, DES, and biology, aiming to uncover their potential applications. The unique properties of ILs and DES, such as low volatility and tunability, make them promising candidates across biological and biomedical fields.
The goal of this Research Topic is to address the challenges faced in biological applications, particularly in medicine, drug delivery, and biotechnology, due to the limitations of traditional solvent systems. Recent advances in the field have highlighted the potential of bioinspired ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) as innovative solutions. These solvents, inspired by biological systems, offer reduced toxicity, improved compatibility with biomolecules, and precise control over interactions. The goal is to explore and harness the transformative advantages of ILs and DES to revolutionize processes, enhance biomolecule stability, and promote sustainability in biological fields. By delving into the biophysics of IL/DES-biomolecule interactions, green processing methods, pharmaceutical applications, and biosensing technologies, this Research Topic aims to contribute valuable insights and foster advancements at the intersection of bioinspired solvents and biology. Through comprehensive exploration and understanding, we seek to pave the way for more efficient and environmentally friendly approaches in biological applications.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted applications of bioinspired ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) in various biological and biomedical fields. We invite contributions that delve into specific themes such as but not limited to:
• Pharmaceutical applications: Drug delivery, therapeutics formulations such as drug solubilization, controlled drug release strategies, stabilizing agents for proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids, leading to improved activity and shelf-life.
• Fundamentals of IL/DES-biomolecules interactions: Biophysics of proteins-IL/DES systems such as protein conformation in IL/DES, protein solvation and hydration, protein-ligand interactions.
• Green Processing: Bio-IL/DES for the extraction, separation, and/or purification of biologically relevant proteins and bioactive molecules.
• Biosensing and Diagnostics: ILs and DES in biosensing technologies for sensitive detection of biomarkers, proteins, nucleic acids, and other analytes.
Information for Authors:
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles that align with the defined scope. Authors are encouraged to contribute manuscripts showcasing innovative approaches, experimental findings, and theoretical insights related to the use of ILs and DES in biological applications. Submissions should aim to provide valuable contributions to our understanding of the diverse applications and advantages of bioinspired solvents in the realms of medicine, drug delivery, and biotechnology.
Keywords:
ionic liquid, deep eutectic solvent, nanoparticles-based drug delivery, drug solubilization, extraction, protein stabilization, biosensing, API-IL formulations, drug release, Biosensors
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.
Bioinspired ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) have emerged as innovative solutions, mimicking biological efficiency with reduced toxicity and precise control over interactions. Their transformative advantages promise to revolutionize processes, enhance biomolecule stability, and provide eco-friendly alternatives. This special issue explores the convergence of ILs, DES, and biology, aiming to uncover their potential applications. The unique properties of ILs and DES, such as low volatility and tunability, make them promising candidates across biological and biomedical fields.
The goal of this Research Topic is to address the challenges faced in biological applications, particularly in medicine, drug delivery, and biotechnology, due to the limitations of traditional solvent systems. Recent advances in the field have highlighted the potential of bioinspired ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) as innovative solutions. These solvents, inspired by biological systems, offer reduced toxicity, improved compatibility with biomolecules, and precise control over interactions. The goal is to explore and harness the transformative advantages of ILs and DES to revolutionize processes, enhance biomolecule stability, and promote sustainability in biological fields. By delving into the biophysics of IL/DES-biomolecule interactions, green processing methods, pharmaceutical applications, and biosensing technologies, this Research Topic aims to contribute valuable insights and foster advancements at the intersection of bioinspired solvents and biology. Through comprehensive exploration and understanding, we seek to pave the way for more efficient and environmentally friendly approaches in biological applications.
This Research Topic aims to explore the multifaceted applications of bioinspired ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) in various biological and biomedical fields. We invite contributions that delve into specific themes such as but not limited to:
• Pharmaceutical applications: Drug delivery, therapeutics formulations such as drug solubilization, controlled drug release strategies, stabilizing agents for proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids, leading to improved activity and shelf-life.
• Fundamentals of IL/DES-biomolecules interactions: Biophysics of proteins-IL/DES systems such as protein conformation in IL/DES, protein solvation and hydration, protein-ligand interactions.
• Green Processing: Bio-IL/DES for the extraction, separation, and/or purification of biologically relevant proteins and bioactive molecules.
• Biosensing and Diagnostics: ILs and DES in biosensing technologies for sensitive detection of biomarkers, proteins, nucleic acids, and other analytes.
Information for Authors:
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles that align with the defined scope. Authors are encouraged to contribute manuscripts showcasing innovative approaches, experimental findings, and theoretical insights related to the use of ILs and DES in biological applications. Submissions should aim to provide valuable contributions to our understanding of the diverse applications and advantages of bioinspired solvents in the realms of medicine, drug delivery, and biotechnology.
Keywords:
ionic liquid, deep eutectic solvent, nanoparticles-based drug delivery, drug solubilization, extraction, protein stabilization, biosensing, API-IL formulations, drug release, Biosensors
Important Note:
All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.