Depolymerization of Cellulose Using Solid Catalysts in Ionic Liquids

2008/09/22 by Roberto Rinaldi, Regina Palkovits, Ferdi Schüth · 2 citations
Engineering · Materials Science · #Catalysis for Biomass Conversion #Advanced Cellulose Research Studies #Lignin and Wood Chemistry

paper · doi:10.1002/anie.200802879

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Abstract

Wood you believe it! Solid acids act as powerful catalysts for the hydrolysis of cellulose dissolved in an ionic liquid. Cellulose undergoes selective depolymerization, yielding cellulose oligomers (cellooligomers) without any substantial formation of side products. Even wood, a lignocellulosic material, is hydrolyzed using this methodology.

Citations

• Cellulose: Fascinating Biopolymer and Sustainable Raw Material

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