Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are an emerging class of mixtures characterized by
significant depressions in melting points compared to those of the neat constituent …

Biomass recalcitrance hinders efficient utilization of lignocellulosic biomass, making
pretreatment process a crucial step for successful biorefinery process. Pretreatment …

Owing to the low synthetic cost, low toxicity for most types and outstanding lignin solubility,
deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have been recently exploited in fractionation of lignocellulosic …

Lignin, the most abundant natural aromatic feedstock, is one of the most renewable
resources for many biofuels, chemicals, and smart materials. Recent progress in deep …

Lignocellulose biomass during pretreatment releases various compounds, among them the
most important is reducing sugars, which can be utilized for the production of biofuels and …

A critical factor which controls the socio-economic development of any nation is “energy”.
With depleting fossil fuels, there is a shift in focus to lignocellulosic biorefinery. The review …

The exploration of effective approaches for the valorization of lignin to valuable products
attracts broad interests of a growing scientific community. By fully unlocking the potential of …

The process of pretreatment is considered as an indispensable unit operation in the field of
lignocellulosic conversion. The traditional pretreatment operations of lignocellulosic …

Demand for food production has been promoting an increase in the generation of agro-
industrial wastes. Although in the past these wastes were mainly seen as a big issue, in the …

The global energy demand has been projected to rise over 28% by 2040, calling for more
renewable resources such as lignocellulosic biomass to produce biofuels, and for green and …