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Ionic liquids--an overview.
1Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, UK. h.d.b.jenkins@warwick.ac.uk
Science Progress
|October 27, 2011
Summary
Ionic liquids (ILs) have seen a surge in research since 1998, with scientists tailoring their properties for clean technology applications. This review highlights key features and diverse roles of ILs for new researchers.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Green Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
Background:
- The field of ionic liquids (ILs) experienced exponential growth after a 1998 publication highlighted their potential in clean technology.
- Initially studied by a small group, IL research now involves diverse scientific disciplines, including theoretical chemistry focused on "designer" ILs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an accessible overview of ionic liquids (ILs) for newcomers to the field.
- To highlight the key characteristics and diverse applications of ILs.
- To summarize recent advancements in IL research and development.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on ionic liquids (ILs).
- Highlighting key features and properties of ILs.
- Summarizing applications in areas such as solvents, fuels, electrochemical devices, and polymerization.
Main Results:
- Ionic liquids (ILs) are versatile materials with tunable properties, leading to widespread research interest.
- ILs have demonstrated utility as solvents, hypergolic fuels, components in solar cells and lithium batteries, and in polymerization reactions.
- Significant progress in understanding and applying ILs has been achieved in under 15 years, utilizing empirical thermodynamics and computational studies.
Conclusions:
- Ionic liquids (ILs) represent a rapidly advancing field with significant potential for clean technology and various chemical applications.
- The "designer" nature of ILs allows for tailored properties, driving innovation across multiple scientific domains.
- Continued research, incorporating theoretical and computational approaches, is crucial for further unlocking the potential of ILs.
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