Study of the reaction of the conversion of cellulose into furfural derivatives in the presence ionic liquids

Abstract

This article presents the results of scientific research in the field of studying the reaction of converting cellulose to furfural derivatives in the presence of ionic liquids. Efficient conversion of renewable biomass into value-added chemicalsand biofuels is seen as an alternative way to reduce our high dependence on fossil resources and the associated environmental problems. It is known that ionic liquids are the most suitable solvents for dissolving cellulose, since it is practicallyinsoluble in water and a number of other organic solvents. To this end, the search for new alternative ionic liquids for dissolving cellulose, determining the optimal conditions for this process and converting cellulose into a versatile chemicalproduct (furfural and its derivatives) are the key tasks at the present stage for the oil refining industry and fine organic synthesis in general. This paper highlights recent advances in the reaction of the conversion of cellulose into furfuralderivatives. The main ionic liquids used to accomplish this task are shown, and the factors influencing the yield and selectivity of the process are studied.