The method of degradation of lignin in straw catalyzed by ionic liquid [Bmim]im was studied. The degradation of lignin in rice straw by ionic liquid [Bmim]im under heat reflux was investigated. The optimum conditions were as follows: the reaction temperature was 120 ℃,material / catalyst ratio was 5∶5,material / water ratio was 1∶10,heating time was 6 h. The degradation rate of lignin in straw was 69. 37%. The content of lignin in the residual straw decreased from 18. 90% to 5. 09%,while the content of its cellulose rose from 52. 02% to 69....