USE OF IONIC LIQUIDS TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTION OF HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL FROM RENEWABLE BIOMASS

Based on its rich chemistry and broadly available raw material sources, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has become one of the most promising platform compounds for chemicals and biofuels from renewable biomass, and its production has drawn much attention in recent years. However, it is currently still f...

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Main Authors: Yuanxin Wu, Shengdong Zhu, Yanjie Tong, Yezi Lv
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: North Carolina State University 2011-11-01
Series:BioResources
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Online Access:http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/view/BioRes_07_1_0003_Zhu_TLW_Ionic_Liquids_Prod_Furfural_Editorial