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Back Cover: Efficient Cleavage of Lignin–Carbohydrate Complexes and Ultrafast Extraction of Lignin Oligomers from Wood Biomass by Microwave‐Assisted Treatment with Deep Eutectic Solvent (ChemSusChem 8/2017)
Author(s) -
Liu Yongzhuang,
Chen Wenshuai,
Xia Qinqin,
Guo Bingtuo,
Wang Qingwen,
Liu Shouxin,
Liu Yixing,
Li Jian,
Yu Haipeng
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.201700552
Subject(s) - lignin , deep eutectic solvent , cellulose , biomass (ecology) , fractionation , dispersity , pulp and paper industry , chemistry , organic chemistry , chemical engineering , biofuel , materials science , eutectic system , waste management , oceanography , alloy , engineering , geology
The Back Cover picture shows an ultrafast and low energy‐consuming biomass refinery approach. Efficient cleaving lignin–carbohydrate complexes and fractionation of wood lignocellulose was realized by the combination of deep eutectic solvent heating at 80 °C and microwave irradiation for 3 min. The extracted lignin fraction is of low molecular weight, low polydispersity, and high purity. The undissolved cellulose was easily available for further utilization. This work contributes to improving the economics of overall refining of biomass and developing renewable energy utilization. More details can be found in the Full Paper by Liu et al. on page 1692 in Issue 8, 2017 (DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201601795).