Nitro-functionalized imidazolium salts as acidic catalysts for cellulose degradation in ionic liquids

Flávia Costa Sonaglio; Wellington D. G. Gonçalves; Virgínia S. Souza; Cristiane Amaro da Silveira; Jackson D. Scholten

doi:10.1039/d4su00645c

January 1, 2025RSC SustainabilityOpen Access

Nitro-functionalized imidazolium salts as acidic catalysts for cellulose degradation in ionic liquids

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Efficient degradation of cellulose yields 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, enhancing biofuel production.
Nitro-functionalized imidazolium salts serve as effective acidic catalysts under mild conditions.
The study explores various ionic liquids utilized in catalytic systems for cellulose processing.
Acidic catalysts may revolutionize biomass conversion methods, reducing environmental impact.

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Catalytic systems based on imidazolium salts demonstrate efficient cellulose degradation into HMF, indicating potential in green chemistry.

Abstract

Nitro-functionalized imidazolium salts were applied as acidic catalysts for the degradation of cellulose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). The catalytic systems based on [NO 2 HMIm][X] (X = TsO, Cl, NTf 2 , CF 3 CO 2 ), dissolved in...

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