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Herein, we show that after polyprotonation, superacid HF–SbF5 is able to selectively depolymerise cellulose to water-soluble carbohydrates with 68 wt% yield of glucose. This process is efficient at low temperature, thus avoiding the formation of side products as commonly observed with conventional acids.

Graphical abstract: High efficiency of superacid HF–SbF5 for the selective decrystallization–depolymerization of cellulose to glucose

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