Preparation and thermal properties of cellulose/layered silicate montmorillonite nanocomposites prepared via ionic liquids by Wahit, Mat Uzir, Mahmoudian, Shaya, Yussuf, A. A., Nematzadeh , Navid

“…Environmentally friendly nanocomposites comprising of cellulose and montmorillonite (MMT) were prepared via a green solvent, ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (BMIMCl) using solution casting method. …”

Catalysis in biodiesel synthesis: challenges and future perspectives by Fauzi, A. H. M., Amin, N. A. S.

“…The catalysis in biodiesel production is progressing at faster rate in order to find a catalyst that is more practical for larger production scale. Ionic liquids and ionic solids are among new catalysts introduced with aim to improve the efficiency of the process. …”

Recent developments in montmorillonite and sepiolite filled regenerated cellulose nanocomposites: characterizations and properties by Soheilmoghaddam, M., Wahit, M. U., Balakrishnan, H.

“…Recently, room temperature ionic liquids have been used as solvents to produce regenerated cellulose (RC) due to their attractive properties such as good chemical and thermal stability, low flammability, low melting point and ease of recycling. …”