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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 dateFeb 18, 2009
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2030

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  • 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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