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Mohammadi M, Alian M, Dale B, Ubanwa B, Balan V. Multifaced application of AFEX-pretreated biomass in producing second-generation biofuels, ruminant animal feed, and value-added bioproducts. Biotechnol Adv 2024; 72:108341. [PMID: 38499256 DOI: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2024.108341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2024] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Lignocellulosic biomass holds a crucial position in the prospective bio-based economy, serving as a sustainable and renewable source for a variety of bio-based products. These products play a vital role in displacing fossil fuels and contributing to environmental well-being. However, the inherent recalcitrance of biomass poses a significant obstacle to the efficient access of sugar polymers. Consequently, the bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass into fermentable sugars remains a prominent challenge in biorefinery processes to produce biofuels and biochemicals. In addressing these challenges, extensive efforts have been dedicated to mitigating biomass recalcitrance through diverse pretreatment methods. One noteworthy process is Ammonia Fiber Expansion (AFEX) pretreatment, characterized by its dry-to-dry nature and minimal water usage. The volatile ammonia, acting as a catalyst in the process, is recyclable. AFEX contributes to cleaning biomass ester linkages and facilitating the opening of cell wall structures, enhancing enzyme accessibility and leading to a fivefold increase in sugar conversion compared to untreated biomass. Over the last decade, AFEX has demonstrated substantial success in augmenting the efficiency of biomass conversion processes. This success has unlocked the potential for sustainable and economically viable biorefineries. This paper offers a comprehensive review of studies focusing on the utilization of AFEX-pretreated biomass in the production of second-generation biofuels, ruminant feed, and additional value-added bioproducts like enzymes, lipids, proteins, and mushrooms. It delves into the details of the AFEX pretreatment process at both laboratory and pilot scales, elucidates the mechanism of action, and underscores the role of AFEX in the biorefinery for developing biofuels and bioproducts, and nutritious ruminant animal feed production. While highlighting the strides made, the paper also addresses current challenges in the commercialization of AFEX pretreatment within biorefineries. Furthermore, it outlines critical considerations that must be addressed to overcome these challenges, ensuring the continued progress and widespread adoption of AFEX in advancing sustainable and economically viable bio-based industries.
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- Maedeh Mohammadi
- Department of Engineering Technology, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, Sugarland, TX 77479, USA
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- Department of Engineering Technology, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, Sugarland, TX 77479, USA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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- Department of Engineering Technology, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, Sugarland, TX 77479, USA
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- Department of Engineering Technology, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston, Sugarland, TX 77479, USA.
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Norfarhana AS, Ilyas RA, Ngadi N, Othman MHD, Misenan MSM, Norrrahim MNF. Revolutionizing lignocellulosic biomass: A review of harnessing the power of ionic liquids for sustainable utilization and extraction. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 256:128256. [PMID: 38000585 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.128256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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The potential for the transformation of lignocellulosic biomass into valuable commodities is rapidly growing through an environmentally sustainable approach to harness its abundance, cost-effectiveness, biodegradability, and environmentally friendly nature. Ionic liquids (ILs) have received considerable and widespread attention as a promising solution for efficiently dissolving lignocellulosic biomass. The fact that ILs can act as solvents and reagents contributes to their widespread recognition. In particular, ILs are desirable because they are inert, non-toxic, non-flammable, miscible in water, recyclable, thermally and chemically stable, and have low melting points and outstanding ionic conductivity. With these characteristics, ILs can serve as a reliable replacement for traditional biomass conversion methods in various applications. Thus, this comprehensive analysis explores the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass using ILs, focusing on main components such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin. In addition, the effect of multiple parameters on the separation of lignocellulosic biomass using ILs is discussed to emphasize their potential to produce high-value products from this abundant and renewable resource. This work contributes to the advancement of green technologies, offering a promising avenue for the future of biomass conversion and sustainable resource management.
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- A S Norfarhana
- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; Department of Petrochemical Engineering, Politeknik Tun Syed Nasir Syed Ismail, Pagoh Education Hub, 84600 Pagoh Muar Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; Centre for Advanced Composite Materials (CACM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Johor Bahru 81310, Johor, Malaysia; Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia; Centre of Excellence for Biomass Utilization, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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- Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM Skudai, Johor, Malaysia; Advanced Membrane Technology Research Centre (AMTEC), Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Science, Yildiz Technical University, Davutpasa Campus, 34220 Esenler, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Research Centre for Chemical Defence, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, Kem Perdana Sungai Besi, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Xue Y, Qi L, Lin Z, Yang G, He M, Chen J. High-Strength Regenerated Cellulose Fiber Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibril and Nanosilica. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11102664. [PMID: 34685105 PMCID: PMC8539181 DOI: 10.3390/nano11102664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 09/30/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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In this study, a novel type of high-strength regenerated cellulose composite fiber reinforced with cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and nanosilica (nano-SiO2) was prepared. Adding 1% CNF and 1% nano-SiO2 to pulp/AMIMCl improved the tensile strength of the composite cellulose by 47.46%. The surface of the regenerated fiber exhibited a scaly structure with pores, which could be reduced by adding CNF and nano-SiO2, resulting in the enhancement of physical strength of regenerated fibers. The cellulose/AMIMCl mixture with or without the addition of nanomaterials performed as shear thinning fluids, also known as "pseudoplastic" fluids. Increasing the temperature lowered the viscosity. The yield stress and viscosity sequences were as follows: RCF-CNF2 > RCF-CNF2-SiO22 > RCF-SiO22 > RCF > RCF-CNF1-SiO21. Under the same oscillation frequency, G' and G" decreased with the increase of temperature, which indicated a reduction in viscoelasticity. A preferred cellulose/AMIMCl mixture was obtained with the addition of 1% CNF and 1% nano-SiO2, by which the viscosity and shear stress of the adhesive were significantly reduced at 80 °C.
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- Yu Xue
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China;
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China; (L.Q.); (Z.L.); (J.C.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China; (L.Q.); (Z.L.); (J.C.)
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China;
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China; (L.Q.); (Z.L.); (J.C.)
- Correspondence: (G.Y.); (M.H.); Tel.: +86-531-8963-1884 (G.Y.); +86-531-8963-1861 (M.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China; (L.Q.); (Z.L.); (J.C.)
- Correspondence: (G.Y.); (M.H.); Tel.: +86-531-8963-1884 (G.Y.); +86-531-8963-1861 (M.H.)
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- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Shandong Academy of Sciences, Jinan 250353, China; (L.Q.); (Z.L.); (J.C.)
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Kerboua K, Hamdaoui O, Alghyamah A. Acoustic cavitation events and solvation power of ionic liquid in a novel hybrid technique: A concept proposal toward a green pathway for cellulose decomposition. ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY 2021; 73:105469. [PMID: 33524725 PMCID: PMC7848641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2021.105469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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The present paper reports a numerical investigation of the feasibility of a hybrid concept associating the 1-Butyl-3-methylimidazolium Acetate [C4mim][CH3COO] to sonication, in terms of cavitation formation and generated extreme conditions allowing cellulose decomposition in the second reactivity site. The results of the proposed model revealed an acoustic power threshold of 1.8 atm, in order to expect a transient cavitation in the ionic liquid, leading to harsh conditions of 1559.8 K and 49 bar within the bulk volume of the acoustic cavitation bubble. The spatial and temporal variation of the temperature was simulated within the bulk volume of the bubble as well as in the thermal boundary layer jointly with the chemical kinetics. The first stage of the polymerization reduction was clearly attained and demonstrated through the decomposition rate of cellulose and the molar rate of emergence of anhydrocellulose, reaching the respective orders of magnitude of 1.71 × 104 mol/m3⋅s and 7.91 × 104 mol/m3⋅s.
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- Kaouther Kerboua
- Higher School of Industrial Technologies, Department of Second Cycle, P.O. Box 218, 23000 Annaba, Algeria.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, 11421 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Chemical Engineering Department, College of Engineering, King Saud University, P.O. Box 800, 11421 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Zhao C, Shao Q, Chundawat SPS. Recent advances on ammonia-based pretreatments of lignocellulosic biomass. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 298:122446. [PMID: 31791921 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2019] [Revised: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/16/2019] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Ammonia-based pretreatments have been extensively studied in the last decade as one of the leading pretreatment technologies for lignocellulose biorefining. Here, we discuss the key features and compare performances of several leading ammonia-based pretreatments (e.g., soaking in aqueous ammonia or SAA, ammonia recycled percolation or ARP, ammonia fiber expansion or AFEX, and extractive ammonia or EA). We provide detailed insight into the distinct physicochemical mechanisms employed during ammonia-based pretreatments and its impact on downstream bioprocesses (e.g., enzymatic saccharification); such as modification of cellulose crystallinity, lignin/hemicellulose structure, and other ultrastructural changes such as cell wall porosity. Lastly, a brief overview of process technoeconomics and environmental impacts are discussed, along with recommendations for future areas of research on ammonia-based pretreatments.
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- Chao Zhao
- National Engineering Research Center for Wood-based Resource Utilization, School of Engineering, Zhejiang A&F University, Linan, Zhejiang 311300, People's Republic of China
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- Faculty of Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics, Ningbo University, Ningbo, Zhejiang 315211, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA.
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Bhat A, Khan I, Usmani MA, Umapathi R, Al-Kindy SM. Cellulose an ageless renewable green nanomaterial for medical applications: An overview of ionic liquids in extraction, separation and dissolution of cellulose. Int J Biol Macromol 2019; 129:750-777. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2018] [Revised: 12/21/2018] [Accepted: 12/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Yuan C, Shi W, Chen P, Chen H, Zhang L, Hu G, Jin L, Xie H, Zheng Q, Lu S. Dissolution and transesterification of cellulose in γ-valerolactone promoted by ionic liquids. NEW J CHEM 2019. [DOI: 10.1039/c8nj03505a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ionic liquids act as promoters for the dissolution of cellulose in GVL and also as catalysts for cellulose derivatization in GVL, providing a green and effective solvent system for cellulose processing and derivatization.
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Xu Q, Song L, Zhang L, Hu G, Du J, Liu E, Zheng Q, Liu Y, Li N, Xie H. Organocatalytic Cellulose Dissolution and In Situ Grafting of ϵ-Caprolactone via ROP in a Reversible DBU/DMSO/CO2
System. ChemistrySelect 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/slct.201701639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Qinqin Xu
- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering; College of Materials and Metallurgy; Guizhou University, Huaxi District; 550025 Guiyang P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry; Applications of Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry; Xiangtan University; Xiangtan 411105 P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering; College of Materials and Metallurgy; Guizhou University, Huaxi District; 550025 Guiyang P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering; College of Materials and Metallurgy; Guizhou University, Huaxi District; 550025 Guiyang P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering; College of Materials and Metallurgy; Guizhou University, Huaxi District; 550025 Guiyang P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly Chemistry; Applications of Ministry of Education; College of Chemistry; Xiangtan University; Xiangtan 411105 P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering; College of Materials and Metallurgy; Guizhou University, Huaxi District; 550025 Guiyang P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Science & Technology of; Ministry of Education of China; Qilu University of Technology; Jinan 250353 P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion; Institute of Coal Chemistry; Chinese Academy of Sciences; P.R. China
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- Department of Polymer Materials and Engineering; College of Materials and Metallurgy; Guizhou University, Huaxi District; 550025 Guiyang P.R. China
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van Osch DJGP, Kollau LJBM, van den Bruinhorst A, Asikainen S, Rocha MAA, Kroon MC. Ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for lignocellulosic biomass fractionation. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2017; 19:2636-2665. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cp07499e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 161] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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State of the art overview of the fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass with ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents.
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- Dannie J. G. P. van Osch
- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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- Laboratory of Physical Chemistry
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and Institute for Complex Molecular Systems
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- 5600 MB Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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- Separation Technology Group
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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- Separation Technology Group
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry
- Eindhoven University of Technology
- Eindhoven
- The Netherlands
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Ultrasound in Combination with Ionic Liquids: Studied Applications and Perspectives. Top Curr Chem (Cham) 2016; 374:51. [PMID: 27573403 DOI: 10.1007/s41061-016-0055-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 07/12/2016] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Ionic liquids (ILs) as reaction media, and sonochemistry (US) as activation method, represent separately unconventional approaches to reaction chemistry that, in many cases, generate improvements in yield, rate and selectivity compared to traditional chemistry, or even induce a change in the mechanisms or expected products. Recently, these two technologies have been combined in a range of different applications, demonstrating very significant and occasionally surprising synergetic effects. In this book chapter, the advantages and limitations of the IL/US combination in different chemical applications are critically reviewed in order to understand how, and in which respects, it could become an essential tool of sustainable chemistry in the future. Fundamental aspects and practical considerations of the combination are discussed to better control and demonstrate the brought synergetic effects.
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Liu L, Ju M, Li W, Liu Y, Huang X. Influence of solid alkali application on corn stalk dissolution and degradation in solvent systems. Polym Degrad Stab 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2015.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Liu L, Ju M, Li W, Jiang Y. Cellulose extraction from Zoysia japonica pretreated by alumina-doped MgO in AMIMCl. Carbohydr Polym 2014; 113:1-8. [PMID: 25256451 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.06.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Revised: 05/28/2014] [Accepted: 06/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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In this study, alumina-doped MgO was produced as a solid alkali for lignocellulose pretreatment. Pretreatment with alumina-doped MgO disrupted the lignocellulose structure and significantly reduced the lignin content of the Z. japonica. After pretreatment, Z. japonica showed significant solubility in 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (AMIMCl). The similar high solubility of pretreated Z. japonica samples by original alumina-doped MgO and used alumina-doped MgO also proved that alumina-doped MgO had strong stability, which can be recycled and used repeatedly. The regenerated cellulose was similar to microcrystalline cellulose according to FTIR and NMR analyses. Compared to microcrystalline cellulose, only the crystallinity of the regenerated cellulose decreased.
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- Le Liu
- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China.
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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- College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, PR China
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Chatel G, MacFarlane DR. Ionic liquids and ultrasound in combination: synergies and challenges. Chem Soc Rev 2014; 43:8132-49. [DOI: 10.1039/c4cs00193a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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The advantages and the limits of the ionic liquid/ultrasound combination for different applications in chemistry are critically reviewed to understand how it could become an essential tool in future years.
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- G. Chatel
- Institut de Chimie des Milieux et Matériaux de Poitiers (IC2MP, UMR7285)
- Université de Poitiers
- 86073 Poitiers Cedex 9, France
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- ARC Centre for Electromaterials Science
- School of Chemistry
- Monash University
- Clayton, Australia
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