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Degradation of cellulose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural and levulinic acid catalyzed by bifunctional temperature-responsive ionic liquids in a dual-liquid system

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: • Temperature-responsive ionic liquids catalyze cellulose degradation. • Cellulose was degraded into 5-HMF and LA catalyzed by B - and L - acid sites. • The total yield of 5-HMF and LA was 91.46% at 180 °C for 1 h. • The appropriate ratio of B - to L - acid was beneficial for the synthesis of 5-HMF/LA.

Source: Industrial Crops and Products

DOI: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123589

Authors: Yushu Han, Xuan Feng, Xinran Li, Xuepu Cao, Guojing Xu, Lilong Zhou

Institution: Hebei University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Catalysis for Biomass Conversion

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,720