Green and sustainable approach to process intensification in synthesis of sugar esters: a review
摘要
This review examines various technologies designed to accelerate the sugar ester synthesis process, including: Ultrasound irradiation, Microwave heating Microreactor systems, Mechanochemical synthesis, Membrane-assisted reactors The research investigates how each technology enables enhanced mass and heat transfer operations while accelerating chemical reactions to produce products with improved selectivity. The discussed green and sustainable strategies focus on improving process efficiency and waste reduction through process intensification which targets sugar esters as the main product. Each intensification strategy demonstrates specific advantages which improve both conversion efficiency and product quality purity. The research investigates how to combine these technologies with new solvent systems which include ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents and how immobilized lipase catalysis affects operational efficiency. The research evaluates current hybrid and synergistic intensification methods to determine their ability for producing sugar esters through energy-efficient and environmentally friendly processes. Furthermore, recent hybrid and synergistic intensification strategies are reviewed to identify their potential for energy-efficient and environmentally benign sugar ester production. The analysis highlights current challenges and future perspectives for translating intensified green processes toward industrial implementation.