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Treatment of lignocellulosic biomass with ionic liquid

US11118308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2018
Grant dateSep 14, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P2201/00
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an improved method for treating a lignocellulose biomass in order to dissolve the lignin therein, while the cellulose does not dissolve. The cellulose pulp obtained can be used to produce glucose. In addition the lignin can be isolated for subsequent use in the renewable chemical industry.

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