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Ionic Liquids in HPLC and CE: A Hope for Future.
Imran Ali1, Mohd Suhail1, Mohd Marsin Sanagi2,3
1a Department of Chemistry , Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University) , New Delhi , India.
Critical Reviews in Analytical Chemistry
|March 8, 2017
Summary
Ionic liquids (ILs) are versatile salts below 100°C, increasingly used in separation science. This article highlights their importance in high-performance liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Materials Science
Background:
- Ionic liquids (ILs) are salts with melting points below 100°C, also known as ionic fluids or designer solvents.
- They possess unique properties making them suitable for diverse applications in medical, pharmaceutical, and chemical sciences.
- Their utilization is rapidly expanding in separation science, particularly in chromatography and capillary electrophoresis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the significance of ionic liquids in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
- To elucidate the role and importance of ionic liquids in capillary electrophoresis (CE).
- To explore future prospects and expectations for ionic liquids in analytical separation techniques.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on ionic liquids in chromatography and capillary electrophoresis.
- Analysis of the properties of ILs relevant to separation science.
- Discussion of applications and future trends.
Main Results:
- Ionic liquids demonstrate remarkable properties beneficial for HPLC and CE.
- ILs offer enhanced separation efficiency and selectivity in various chromatographic and electrophoretic methods.
- Their tunable nature allows for the design of specialized solvents for specific separation challenges.
Conclusions:
- Ionic liquids are crucial for advancing high-performance liquid chromatography and capillary electrophoresis.
- The unique characteristics of ILs position them as key components for future separation technologies.
- Continued research into ILs promises further innovation in analytical chemistry and beyond.
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