Deep eutectic solvents (DES) have great potential as environmentally friendly solvents used in chemical processes, as well as being economical; specifically, they present a unique solvation environment that is different from water. Studying these solvents represents a significant advance in enhancing micellization with various compounds. Research into DES is becoming increasingly important in industrial analysis, given the growing need for innovation in this field, which aims to provide better and more efficient alternatives for both industry and laboratory-scale analysis.
As a cationic surfactant, CTAB is very useful in various processes, mainly those focused on the extraction and processing of DNA and nucleic acids from both animal and plant cells, and more recently as a support in the sustained release of drugs. Therefore, research on deep eutectic solvents suggests a potential new field of application in their use in conjunction with CTAB for biological and even genetic drug analysis.
The physicochemical and rheological characterization of the DES-CTAB system is expected to aid in future research that focuses on detailing its potential applications. Such research could focus primarily on various aspects of the DES-CTAB system itself, such as the formation of micellar aggregates in the system, the use of the surfactant as a dispersion stabilizer, its possible use as a reaction medium, and even a decrease in the surface tension of the DES-air interface, which favors wetting processes.