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Compositions containing recyclable ionic liquids for use in biomass processing

US9394375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama · US

Inventors

Daniel T. Daly · Maumee, US
Robin D. Rogers · Tuscaloosa, US
Ying Qin · Shanghai, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 23, 2012
Grant date	Jul 19, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 16, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC08H8/00
WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions containing biomass, an ionic liquid, and an amide are described herein. Methods of their preparation and use in extracting and processing biomass are also described herein. Further described herein are films and fibers prepared from the compositions. Methods of recovering the ionic liquids used to process the biomass are also provided.

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