1. Veronika Majová, Slovak University of Technology, Faculty of Chemical and Food Technology, Slovakia
Deep eutectic solvents (DES) have emerged as promising green alternatives to conventional solvents in biomass processing, especially in the pulp and paper sector. This review summarizes recent findings on how DES treatments modify the structure and properties of cellulose fibers, with attention to changes in morphology, crystallinity, surface chemistry, and porosity in relation to solvent composition, pH, and processing conditions. DES-induced structural transformations affect not only delignification efficiency but also fiber accessibility, swelling behavior, and chemical reactivity, thereby expanding the potential for targeted functionalization. These modifications open pathways to advanced bio-based materials, including nanocellulose, fiber-reinforced composites, hydrogels, smart packaging, and high-performance barrier papers. Understanding the underlying mechanisms of fiber restructuring is essential for designing processes that balance efficiency, material performance, and environmental compatibility. By integrating current research across chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering, this contribution highlights the transformative role of DES in enabling sustainable and circular technologies for the valorization of lignocellulosic biomass.
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SIMPOZIJUM D - Ekološki održivi materijali
Datum:
31.07.2025.
Contemporary Materials 2025 - Savremeni Materijali
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