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 it 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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2636-2665 |
Journal | Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2017 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- biomass
- ionic liquid
- deep eutectic solven