TY  - JOUR
VL  - 284
A1  - Khoo, K.S.
A1  - Tan, X.
A1  - Ooi, C.W.
A1  - Chew, K.W.
A1  - Leong, W.H.
A1  - Chai, Y.H.
A1  - Ho, S.-H.
A1  - Show, P.L.
JF  - Journal of Cleaner Production
UR  - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85094964707&doi=10.1016%2fj.jclepro.2020.124772&partnerID=40&md5=b805b7f42121f34943692eb9fabf9d89
PB  - Elsevier Ltd
SN  - 09596526
Y1  - 2021///
ID  - scholars15189
TI  - How does ionic liquid play a role in sustainability of biomass processing?
KW  - Biology; Biomass; Cellulose; Environmental impact; Ionic liquids
KW  -  Biomass processing; Mechanism studies; Permeabilization; Physicochemical aspects; Processing industry; Sustainability analysis; Techno-economics; Volatile organic solvents
KW  -  Sustainable development
KW  -  Biology; Biomass; Cells; Cellulose; Liquids; Processes; Processing; Review
N1  - cited By 51
N2  - Ionic liquid (IL) has been an attractive candidate for various industrial applications, especially in cellulose processing industry. The concerns over hazards of conventional volatile organic solvents can be overcome by ILs due to their unique and â??greenâ?? characteristics. However, the controversy over the usage of ILs in various fields remains on their toxicity toward living organisms and their environmental impact. This review intends to reveal the connection between sustainability of IL technology and the applications of IL in dissolution of lignocellulosic biomass as well as permeabilization of microalgae cells. The mechanism studies are comprehensively evaluated, and the molecular physicochemical aspects of ILs used in these cellulose-degrading processes are systematically presented. In addition, the techno-economic and sustainability analyses of these IL-based applications are compiled. The highlights in future prospect and challenges of adopting IL in these processes could align the future research effort to fill in the knowledge gaps. This review aims to deliver a different perspective on the consideration of â??toxicâ?? and â??greenâ?? elements of IL used in biomass processing. © 2020
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ER  -