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This study aims to evaluate the antifungal activity and reactive oxygen species (ROS) response of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (TBR1) exposed to imidazole-based deep eutectic solvents (DESs) and ternary DESs (TDESs), including their incorporation into bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) eutectogels. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) results show concentration-dependent inhibition, with DES exhibiting higher antifungal potency than TDES. However, TDES induces significantly greater ROS production, indicating distinct mechanisms of action. Dead cell assay and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging reveal increased cell death and morphological changes without membrane rupture, supporting oxidative stress-driven intracellular damage. Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H NMR) metabolite analysis indicates disruption of carbohydrate metabolism and energy homeostasis. 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