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Functionalised ionic liquids offer diverse applications. This review highlights their synthesis, properties, and use as reaction media, for nanoparticle stabilization, and in creating porous materials.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Ionic liquids (ILs) are salts with low melting points, offering unique solvent properties.
  • Functionalised ionic liquids (FILs) incorporate specific chemical groups to tailor their properties.
  • Recent advancements have expanded the scope of FILs in various scientific domains.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent developments in the synthesis and properties of functionalised ionic liquids.
  • To highlight the diverse applications of FILs across different scientific fields.
  • To discuss strategies for creating dual-functionalised ionic liquids.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on functionalised ionic liquid synthesis.
  • Analysis of properties imparted by cation, anion, or dual functionalisation.

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  • Categorization of applications based on FIL properties.

    • Main Results:

    • Functionalisation strategies include modifying cations, anions, or both (dual-functionalisation).
    • FILs demonstrate significant utility as versatile reaction media.
    • Applications include nanoparticle stabilization, surface modification, and porous material generation.

    Conclusions:

    • Functionalised ionic liquids represent a rapidly evolving area with broad applicability.
    • Tailoring IL structures through functionalisation unlocks new material properties and uses.
    • FILs are crucial for advancements in catalysis, materials science, and nanotechnology.