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Switchable ionic liquids (SILs) offer a novel method for fractionating lignocellulosic biomass. MEA-SO2-SIL treatment efficiently separates cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin from birch wood, outperforming MEA-CO2-SIL.

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  • Biomass Fractionation
  • Green Chemistry
  • Sustainable Materials

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  • Lignocellulosic biomass presents a complex structure hindering efficient conversion into valuable products.
  • Developing economical and feasible fractionation techniques is crucial for valorizing biomass resources.
  • Ionic liquids are explored for biomass processing due to their tunable properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate an unorthodox and feasible fractionation method for birch chips (B. pendula) using switchable ionic liquids (SILs).
  • To compare the efficacy of SILs triggered by CO2 versus SO2 for biomass fractionation.
  • To evaluate the selective separation and recovery of cellulose, hemicelluloses, and lignin.

Main Methods:

  • Fractionation of birch chips using a switchable ionic liquid derived from monoethanolamine (MEA) and 1,8-diazabicyclo-[5.4.0]-undec-7-ene (DBU).
  • Triggering the SIL with either CO2 or SO2 gas.
  • Selective precipitation of dissolved fractions using an antisolvent, followed by SIL recycling.

Main Results:

  • MEA-SO2-SIL treatment yielded undissolved wood with 80% cellulose, 10% hemicelluloses, and 3% lignin.
  • MEA-CO2-SIL treatment resulted in undissolved wood with 66% cellulose, 12% hemicelluloses, and 11% lignin.
  • MEA-SO2-SIL demonstrated superior efficiency in lignin removal compared to MEA-CO2-SIL.

Conclusions:

  • Switchable ionic liquids, particularly MEA-SO2-SIL, provide an effective and feasible method for fractionating lignocellulosic biomass.
  • The choice of trigger gas significantly impacts the fractionation efficiency and composition of the resulting fractions.
  • This approach facilitates the selective separation of valuable biomass components, enabling their further utilization.