Ultrafast dissolution of intact wood via deep eutectic solvent-mediated pathways

Green Chemistry 2026

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Authors: Enqing Zhu, Lili Zhang, Qing Zhang, Shaoning Wang, Xin Li, Zhengjun Shi, Jinxia Ma, Juan Yu, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Khalid Ali Khan, Zhiguo Wang, Yimin Fan
+1 more Orlando J. Rojas
DOI: 10.1039/d5gc06371j
Cited by: 2
References: 54

Abstract

Ultrafast dissolution of intact wood is achieved via a two-step strategy, in which ZnCl 2 –lactic acid deep eutectic solvent swelling opens wood cell-wall structures, enabling coordination-driven dissolution by ZnCl 2 ·3H 2 O at room temperature.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Cellulose Research Studies Lignin and Wood Chemistry Biofuel production and bioconversion

Publication details

Journal / source
Green Chemistry
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
28
Issue
8
Pages
3638–3651
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN