POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OF IONIC LIQUIDS IN WOOD RELATED INDUSTRIES

• Main Authors: Shaoqin Han, Jialin Li, Shengdong Zhu, Rui Chen, Yuanxin Wu, Xinya Zhang, Ziniu Yu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: North Carolina State University 2009-05-01
• Series: BioResources
• Subjects: Application; Ionic liquid; Wood related industries
• Online Access: http://ojs.cnr.ncsu.edu/index.php/BioRes/article/viewFile/BioRes_04_2_0825_Han_LZCWZY_PotentialAppl_Ionic_Liquids_WoodInd/383

The use of ionic liquids (ILs) has provided a new platform for efficient utilization of wood. In this paper, applications of ILs in wood-related industries are reviewed. First, the dissolution of wood in ILs and its application are described. Then the ILs used for wood preservation and improvement of wood anti-electrostatic and fire-proof properties are illustrated. Finally, “green” wood processing with ILs is discussed. Although some basic studies of ILs, such as their economical syntheses and toxicology are eagerly needed and some engineering problems still exist, research for application of ILs in wood-related industries has made great progress in recent years.