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Published on: June 1, 2018
Analysis of mono- and oligosaccharides in ionic liquid containing matrices
Ronny Wahlström1, Stella Rovio, Anna Suurnäkki
1VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Espoo, Finland. ronny.wahlstrom@vtt.fi
Carbohydrate Research
|April 16, 2013
Summary
Ionic liquids (ILs) interfere with standard biomass analysis methods like HPLC. An optimized capillary electrophoresis (CE) method with derivatization enables accurate saccharide quantification in IL-containing samples, revealing differences in enzyme activity.
Area of Science:
- Biomass Processing
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Ionic liquids (ILs) are effective solvents for lignocellulosic biomass.
- Standard analytical methods (HPLC, DNS, chromatography) struggle with IL interference.
- Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is a potential alternative for saccharide analysis in IL matrices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and optimize a CE method for analyzing mono- and oligosaccharides in the presence of ionic liquids.
- To evaluate the impact of different ionic liquids and concentrations on saccharide analysis.
- To assess enzyme activity and biomass hydrolysis products in IL-containing solutions.
Main Methods:
- Developed an optimized capillary electrophoresis (CE) method with pre-column derivatization.
- Investigated the effects of 1,3-dimethylimidazolium dimethylphosphate ([DMIM]DMP) and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([EMIM]AcO) on saccharide analysis.
- Quantified mono- and oligosaccharides in IL matrices (20-40% v/v) using the optimized CE method.
- Analyzed enzyme inactivation and cellulose hydrolysis products.
Main Results:
- HPLC and DNS assays were significantly hampered by ILs.
- Optimized CE method achieved sensitive detection of saccharides (5-20 mg/L LOD).
- IL concentration and type influenced peak shape, separation, and analyte detection.
- Analyzed saccharides in cellulose hydrolysates and assessed enzyme activity differences.
Conclusions:
- Optimized CE with derivatization is suitable for saccharide analysis in moderate IL concentrations.
- ILs can impact analytical method performance and enzyme activity.
- This method facilitates the study of biomass hydrolysis and enzyme function in IL-based processes.
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