Cellulose extraction from wood chip in an ionic liquid 1-allyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (AmimCl)

► Cellulose can be effectively extracted from pine in AmimCl. The purity of the pine cellulose can reach as high as 85%. The reaction time is significantly reduced by microwave irradiation. IL dissolves pine by destroying inter and intramolecular hydrogen bonds. IL could be easily recycled and reused after extraction.