Transformation of cellulosic saccharides into alkyl glucosides catalyzed by bifunctional ionic liquids
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Three kinds of hydrophobic/acidic bifunctional ionic liquids were synthesized and utilized as catalysts for the conversion of cellulosic saccharides into alkyl glucosides, which exhibit a high catalytic conversion for cellobiose and cellulose with a low degree of crystallinity; the catalyst can be easily recovered and reused.