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Choline Based Basic Ionic Liquid (BIL)/Acidic DES Mediated Cellulose Rich Fractionation of Agricultural Waste Biomass and Valorization to 5-HMF

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The present work demonstrates the efficient alkaline pre-treatment method to obtain a cellulose rich fraction from agricultural waste biomass using low cost and biocompatible aqueous choline hydroxide [Ch]OH, a basic ionic liquid (BIL) and the conversion of isolated cellulose into 5-(hydroxymethyl) furfural, catalyzed by various homogeneous acidic deep eutectic solvents (DES).

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(a) Low cost, mild biodegradable choline hydroxide (basic ionic liquid). (b) White cellulose fibers without bleaching process. (c) Recyclable and recoverable catalysts. And (d) High yield and purity of 5-HMF.

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Arora, S., Gupta, N. & Singh, V. Choline Based Basic Ionic Liquid (BIL)/Acidic DES Mediated Cellulose Rich Fractionation of Agricultural Waste Biomass and Valorization to 5-HMF. Waste Biomass Valor 11, 3345–3354 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-019-00603-2

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