Issue 4, 2017

Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for lignocellulosic biomass fractionation

Abstract

Lignocellulosic biomass has gained extensive research interest due to its potential as a renewable resource, which has the ability to overtake oil-based resources. However, this is only possible if the fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass into its constituents, cellulose, lignin and hemicellulose, can be conducted more efficiently than is possible with the current processes. This article summarizes the currently most commonly used processes and reviews the fractionation with innovative solvents, such as ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents. In addition, future challenges for the use of these innovative solvents will be addressed.

Graphical abstract: Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for lignocellulosic biomass fractionation

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
02 Nov 2016
Accepted
02 Dec 2016
First published
02 Dec 2016

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2017,19, 2636-2665

Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for lignocellulosic biomass fractionation

D. J. G. P. van Osch, L. J. B. M. Kollau, A. van den Bruinhorst, S. Asikainen, M. A. A. Rocha and M. C. Kroon, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2017, 19, 2636 DOI: 10.1039/C6CP07499E

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