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Preparation of Binary and Ternary Deep Eutectic Systems
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Emerging Ionic Soft Materials Based on Deep Eutectic Solvents.
Liliana C Tomé1, David Mecerreyes1,2
1POLYMAT, University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU, Joxe Mari Korta Center, Avda. Tolosa 72, 20018 Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry. B
|July 22, 2020
Summary
Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are creating novel ionic soft materials as alternatives to ionic liquids. These materials, immobilized DESs in various matrices, offer tunable properties like conductivity and self-healing for diverse applications.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Polymer Science
Background:
- Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) offer a cost-effective alternative to ionic liquids.
- Recent advances focus on immobilizing DESs within solid matrices to create functional soft materials.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress and applications of DES-based ionic soft materials.
- To analyze the properties and potential of these novel materials in various technological fields.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature on DES-immobilized soft materials.
- Analysis of material properties including ionic conductivity, self-healing, stretchability, and pH-responsiveness.
- Exploration of applications in energy, (bio)electronics, drug delivery, analytical chemistry, and wastewater treatment.
Main Results:
- DES-immobilized soft materials exhibit diverse functionalities tailored by matrix selection.
- These materials overcome limitations of traditional ionic liquids, such as shaping and leakage issues.
- Promising applications identified across multiple scientific and technological domains.
Conclusions:
- DES-based ionic soft materials represent a significant advancement in materials science.
- Further research into this burgeoning field promises expanded applications and improved material performance.
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