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Ionic Liquids as Solvents for Homogeneous Derivatization of Cellulose: Challenges and Opportunities

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The chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the chemical derivatization of cellulose in ionic liquids (ILs). Different types of chemical reactions, including esterification, etherification, and grafting reactions, that have been performed in these novel type of polysaccharide solvents are discussed separately regarding efficiencies and unique characteristics. With respect to the use of ILs in technical scale, specific limitations and open questions are discussed such as the chemical reactivity of certain ILs, their high viscosity and hydrophilicity, and the need to develop efficient recycling strategies. Finally, an outlook on the development of task-specific ILs and IL/co-solvent systems as reaction media for cellulose is presented.

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Heinze, T., Gericke, M. (2014). Ionic Liquids as Solvents for Homogeneous Derivatization of Cellulose: Challenges and Opportunities. In: Fang, Z., Smith, Jr., R., Qi, X. (eds) Production of Biofuels and Chemicals with Ionic Liquids. Biofuels and Biorefineries, vol 1. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-7711-8_5

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