Lignocellulosic Microparticles Reconstituted from Legume Straw-1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride-Water Solution

Abstract:

A legume straw-1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([C₄mim]Cl)-water solution (dissolved lignocelluloses content: 1.5 wt%) was firstly prepared at 150 °C for 2 h. Lignocellulosic microparticles formation was investigated by adding the reconstitution agent (water, ethanol or acetone) at different reconstitution agent/solution ratio (0.1~0.3 ml/ml). The results indicate that lignocellulosic microparticles (< 17 µm) can be produced in this reconstitution process. The size distribution of obtained microparticles shows normal distribution. The average size of particles increases with an increase of reconstitution agent/solution ratio. The addition of ethanol or acetone promotes the particles aggregation and results in larger particles formation than that of water.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 217-219)
• Pages: 993-996
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.217-219.993
• Online since: November 2012
• Authors: Li Gang Wei, Ying Chong Ma, Kun Lan Li, Ji Lei Wang, Ya Chen Yu
• Keywords: Ionic Liquid (IL), Lignocellulose, Particle, Reconstitution, Water

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