Integrated DES-based biphasic extraction of bromelain and bioethanol: A DFT-guided approach for waste-to-resource process intensification

Key Points

• Bromelain and bioethanol are efficiently extracted using a DES-based biphasic method.
• Key metrics show a significant yield increase of bromelain under optimized conditions.
• Approach employs DFT-guided techniques for extracting bioactive compounds from waste.
• Findings may enable more sustainable resource management in bio-refining practices.