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Table 3 Comparison of index of crystallinity (CrI) measured through XRD for [EMIM][CH3COO] and [AMIM][HCOO]-activated hybrid poplar samples

From: Structural changes in lignocellulosic biomass during activation with ionic liquids comprising 3-methylimidazolium cations and carboxylate anions

 

Control HP

[EMIM][CH3COO]-HP

[AMIM][HCOO]-HP

Activation time (h)

–

3

72

3

72

Index of crystallinity (CrI %)

61.4

50.6

43.5

54.2

49.6

Decrease in crystallinity (%)a

–

17.6

29.2

11.7

19.2

  1. a\({\text{Decrease in crystallinity}} = \frac{{ {\text{CrI}}_{\text{Control}} - {\text{CrI}}_{{{\text{IL}} - {\text{HP}}}} }}{{ {\text{CrI}}_{\text{Control}} }}\), with IL being [EMIM][CH3COO] or [AMIM][HCOO]
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Biotechnology for Biofuels and Bioproducts

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