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  • Two types of ionic liquids, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium lactate, were used to convert pine wood into microfibers directly.
  • A concentration of 5 wt.% wood in ionic liquids was found to be optimal for electrospinning.
  • The electrospun fibers varied in structure, from single microfibers to bundles, showcasing the effectiveness of 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium lactate as a solvent for transforming pine wood into non-woven materials.

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Two types of ionic liquids, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolim acetate and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium lactate, were employed for the direct processing of pine wood into microfibers. The concentration of 5 wt.% of wood in ionic liquids was rated as the most appropriate for electrospinning. The fibers were electrospun into the collector water bath. The final structure varied from individual microfibers to fiber bundles. It was demonstrated that 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium lactate is a powerful solvent and provides the direct transformation of pristine pine wood into the non-wovens.

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