Direct thermochemical liquefaction of microcrystalline cellulose by sub- and supercritical organic solvents

- Cellulose liquefaction was performed using various supercritical organic solvents.
- The pressure and conversion ratio were controlled by applied supercritical solvents.
- Low polar solvents were operated at mild condition and led to fewer products.
- The solid residue after liquefaction showed CO2 adsorption of up to 8.8 wt%.