Prediction and elucidation of cellulose solubility in ionic liquids under high pressure using all-atom molecular dynamics simulations

RSC Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kodai Kikuchi, Kazushi Fujimoto, Kazuyoshi Kaneko, Akio Shimizu, Tatsushi Matsuyama, Junichi Ida
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra08753h
Cited by: 2
References: 65

Abstract

anions. This molecular-level insight demonstrated that pressure enhances cellulose solubility through both volumetric compression and active conformational mechanisms, thereby providing guidance for the design of high-pressure cellulose dissolution processes.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Cellulose Research Studies Ionic liquids properties and applications Polymer Foaming and Composites

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
3
Pages
2710–2722
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN