Ionic Liquid Applications in Sustainable Biomass Processing
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 264
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ionic liquids; biopolymers; biomass fractionation; cellulose; chitin; chitosan
Interests: ionic liquids; biopolymers; biomass fractionation; cellulose; plastic depolymerization; sustainable processes
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Dear Colleagues,
As our society embarks on a transformative journey towards a biobased economy, the exploration and utilization of lignocellulosic biomass have emerged as a cornerstone of this paradigm shift. Central to our discussion is the innovative use of ionic liquids in the pretreatment and fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass. Ionic liquids, highly tunable solvents known for their unique properties such as low volatility and recyclability, have revolutionized the field of biomass processing. Over the past decade, the technology surrounding ionic liquids has seen remarkable advancements, offering more efficient, environmentally friendly, and economically viable solutions for biomass pretreatment. This has opened new horizons in biomass processing, enhancing the efficiency of converting biomass into valuable biofuels and biochemicals.
Looking ahead, we explore the promising prospects of integrating ionic liquid technology into biorefineries. This approach not only aligns with the sustainable management of biomass but also paves the way for groundbreaking advancements in biorefinery technologies.
This Special Issue, entitled “Ionic Liquid Applications in Sustainable Biomass Processing”, welcomes high-quality studies regarding the most recent advances in sustainable biomass processing with ionic liquid. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Biomass pretreatment and/or fractionation with ionic liquids;
- Fermentation products from ionic liquid biomass processing (ethanol, butanol, lactic acid, etc.);
- Pyrolysis products from ionic liquid biomass processing (furfural, levoglucosan, etc.);
- Lignin-derived products from ionic liquid biomass processing;
- Cellulose-derived products from ionic liquid biomass processing.
Dr. Pedro Y. S. Nakasu
Dr. Jason P. Hallett
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ionic liquids
- pretreatment
- fractionation
- fermentation
- cellulose
- lignin
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