Ionic Liquids in Biomass Processing

Ionic Liquids in Biomass Processing: Green Protocols, 1st Edition presents targeted methods for applying ionic liquid systems to sustainable feedstocks. Written for researchers, academics, post-graduate students, and industry experts in green chemical engineering and chemistry, this publication provides a foundational guide to ionic liquid applications in biomass processing.

The thematic structure systematically addresses various organic feedstock origins. Individual sections examine biomass processing across wood, herbaceous, agricultural, aquatic, animal waste, and industrial biomass streams. Specific chapters explore converting biomass into advanced materials such as hydrogels and composites using ionic liquids, alongside dedicated analysis of ionic liquid nanoparticles. In addition, Chapter 12 outlines commercially viable routes for manufacturing 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furfural (HMF) directly from biomass inputs.

This 15-chapter volume contains 532 pages of focused research and method analysis. By combining feedstock classification with target molecule production, the book supports academic investigation and industrial process evaluation across sustainable chemistry discipline areas.