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Area of Science:

  • Green Chemistry
  • Biomass Valorization
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are promising for biomass processing but often cause lignin condensation.
  • Stabilizing reactive intermediates is crucial for efficient biomass fractionation and depolymerization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel ternary DES systems for efficient lignocellulose fractionation.
  • To preserve the quality of lignin and cellulose during biomass processing.
  • To control the reactivity of lignin linkages for tailored depolymerization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized ternary DES composed of choline chloride, oxalic acid, and ethylene glycol (or other diols).
  • Investigated the stabilization of reactive intermediates during lignocellulose fractionation.
  • Analyzed the structure of protected lignin using β-O-4 content.
  • Assessed cellulose digestibility via enzymatic glucose yield.
  • Evaluated DES recovery and reusability.

Main Results:

  • The ternary DES effectively fractionated lignocellulose, preserving constituent quality.
  • Ethylene glycol-protected lignin showed high β-O-4 content (up to 53 per 100 aromatic units) and was depolymerized to monophenols.
  • Cellulose residues yielded up to 95.9% glucose upon enzymatic digestion.
  • DES demonstrated high recovery, purity, and reusability.
  • DES composition allowed control over β-O-4 linkage reactivity (cleavage vs. stabilization).

Conclusions:

  • Ternary DES offer a modular approach for efficient and selective lignocellulose fractionation.
  • This method overcomes lignin condensation issues, enabling high-quality lignin and cellulose recovery.
  • The developed DES systems are recyclable and contribute to sustainable biomass processing.