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What is the main focus of the study described in the text?
The synthesis of ethyl levulinate (EL) from cellulose
What are the characteristics of cellulose highlighted in the text?
It is made up of 𝛽-1–4 glycosidic linkages
What is the role of the deep eutectic solvent (DES) in the study?
To act as a catalyst for the synthesis of ethyl levulinate (EL)
Which method will be used to identify the functional groups of deep eutectic solvent (DES)?
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What component will be analyzed to determine its thermal stability?
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What is the purpose of analyzing the acidity of the acid catalyst?
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What is the purpose of the study mentioned in the text?
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Which technology approach has gained popularity for chemicals production from renewable sources?
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What is cellulose commonly used for in the chemical industry's production of platform chemicals?
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What are alkyl levulinates (ALs)?
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What is the potential use of ethyl levulinate (EL) in various industries and fields of study?
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How does the energy density of ethyl levulinate (EL) compare to gasoline and ethanol?
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What analysis method will be used to determine the EL concentration and calculate the EL yield?
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What role is expected for the acidity of Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) in the synthesis reaction?
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