IONIC LIQUID SYSTEMS FOR THE PROCESSING OF BIOMASS, THEIR COMPONENTS AND/OR DERIVATIVES, AND MIXTURES THEREOF
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1. A biomass extraction process comprising:
- (a) providing a composition comprising a biomass substantially dissolved in an ionic liquid, the biomass comprising cellulose, lignin, and at least one xylan,wherein the ionic liquid is substantially free of water; and
(b) separating at least a portion of the at least one xylan from the composition.
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Abstract
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods that involve ionic liquids and biomass. In one aspect, the disclosure relates to ionic liquid systems for the processing of biomass, their components and/or derivatives, and mixtures thereof.
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1. A biomass extraction process comprising:
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(a) providing a composition comprising a biomass substantially dissolved in an ionic liquid, the biomass comprising cellulose, lignin, and at least one xylan, wherein the ionic liquid is substantially free of water; and (b) separating at least a portion of the at least one xylan from the composition. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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