	US 12,240,922 B1
	Transition metal complex assisted green hydrolysis for nanocellulose extraction
Mohsin Raza, Al Ain (AE); and Basim Abu-Jdayil, Al Ain (AE)
Assigned to UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY, Al-Ain (AE)
Filed by United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain (AE)
Filed on May 23, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/672,453.
Int. Cl. C08B 1/00 (2006.01)

CPC C08B 1/003 (2013.01)

18 Claims

1. A process for preparation of nanocellulose comprising hydrolysing cellulose with an imidazolium-based ionic liquid with short alkyl chains in the presence of a transition metal complex, and an oxidizing agent.