Adhesives That Contains Ionic Liquids Segment: From Synthesis to Applications

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Polymer Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry

Background:

• The rapid advancement of technology necessitates high-performance supramolecular adhesives.
• Ionic liquids (ILs) are emerging as key components in advanced adhesive formulations.
• Balancing adhesion and cohesion is critical for effective adhesive design.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the latest advancements in the design of ionic liquid (IL)-based adhesives.
• To summarize recent research on manufacturing techniques for IL-based adhesives.
• To highlight the potential of IL-based adhesives in various applications.

Main Methods:

• Discussion of IL monomer decoration and polymerization strategies.
• Exploration of ionogel creation for IL-based adhesives.
• Analysis of structure-property relationships in ILs-based adhesives.

Main Results:

• IL-based adhesives demonstrate tunable properties through rational design.
• Advanced manufacturing techniques enable the creation of specialized IL-based adhesives.
• These adhesives show promise for sensory, underwater, electric-controlled, and biomedical applications.

Conclusions:

• Ionic liquid-based adhesives represent a significant advancement in materials science.
• Tailor-made IL-based glues offer substantial potential for industrial applications.
• Further research in rational design and manufacturing will unlock broader utility.