Renewable lignosulfonate salts drive green and efficient acetone, n -butanol, and ethanol (ABE) separation

Green Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Fei Chao, Fulin GuanJiaao GuFulan Hu, Jiaming Lai, Rui Lang, Yanxiong Fang, Shaoqu Xie
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc05194k
Cited by: 0
References: 61

Abstract

Here, we propose lignosulfonate-based salts (NaLS and CaLS) as renewable, eco-friendly salting-out agents to achieve energy-efficient ABE purification.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Chemical and Physical Properties in Aqueous Solutions Ionic liquids properties and applications Biofuel production and bioconversion

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Volume
28
Issue
6
Pages
2878–2893
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN