Structural changes in lignocellulosic biomass during activation with ionic liquids comprising 3-methylimidazolium cations and carboxylate anions.

Preenaa MoyerKeonhee KimNourredine AbdoulmoumineStephen C ChmelyBrian K LongDanielle Julie CarrierNicole Labbé

Published in: Biotechnology for biofuels (2018)

We conclude that the IL [AMIM][HCOO] is better suited for biomass dissolution and direct product formation, whereas [EMIM][CH3COO] remains the better IL for biomass activation and fractionation.

Keyphrases

ionic liquid
anaerobic digestion
room temperature
wastewater treatment