Abstract
Catalytic pretreatment of lignocellulosic materials with a copper (II) phenanthroline catalyst is an efficient and selective method for the isolation of cellulose. The method loosens the wood matrix and liberates cellulose with high yields. The use of a catalyst, water as solvent, and oxygen as oxidant make this process a promising and sustainable method to obtain biofuels.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1142-1145 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | ChemSusChem |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- biofuels
- biomass
- catalysis
- hydrolysis
- oxidation