Ionic liquid systems for the processing of biomass, their components and/or derivatives, and mixtures thereof
US8668807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD21C5/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods that involve ionic liquids and biomass. Multiphasic compositions involving ionic liquids and a polymer and uses of such compositions for fractioning various components of biomass are disclosed. Methods of making and using compositions comprising an ionic liquid, biomass, and a catalyst are also disclosed.
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