Pulp production using deep eutectic solvent from sorghum stalks

Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are characterized for natural, organic, biodegradable, non-flammable, non-volatile, non-toxic, environmentally friendly, easy to prepare, odorless, colorless, and easily to recycle after use. In this study, pulp and paper production possibilities from sorghum stalks (Sorghum bicolor x S. bicolor var. sudanense) using a green DES were investigated. Also, soda and kraft cooks from traditional pulp production methods were carried from sorghum stalks to compare with DES pulps. Pulp production using DES was accomplished successfully. Some pulp and paper properties of DES pulps were comparable with soda and kraft pulps.