Degradation of poly-, oligo- or di-saccharide or derivative e.g. partial degradation of cellulose for fiber or film production or complete degradation to glucose involves heating solution in ionic liquid e.g. quaternary ammonium compound

摘要

Process for degradation of poly-, oligo- or di-saccharides or their derivatives comprises dissolving the material in ionic liquid(s) and treated at elevated temperature, optionally with addition of water.