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Ionic Liquids: New Trends in Advanced Applications

A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 1045

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Interests: ionic liquids; amino acid ionic liquids; active pharmaceutical ionic liquids; green chemistry; Schiff bases; organic catalysis; organic chemistry
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Dear Colleagues,

I am pleased to announce a forthcoming Special Issue of Materials titled "Ionic Liquids: Pioneering Frontiers in Advanced Applications". Ionic liquids (ILs) have emerged as a versatile class of solvents with unique properties, making them invaluable in various fields, including chemistry, materials science, and environmental science. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and insights into the innovative applications of ILs, showcasing their diverse and promising uses.

This collection will feature contributions that delve into the synthesis, characterization, and utilization of ILs in novel ways. Topics of interest include ILs in catalysis, green chemistry, electrochemistry, separations, energy storage, and beyond. We encourage authors to present original research, comprehensive reviews, and perspective articles highlighting the advancements and challenges in harnessing the potential of ILs. By providing a platform for the latest developments in this dynamic field, we hope to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the exceptional properties of ionic liquids and inspire further exploration of their limitless applications.

I look forward to your contributions to this exciting Special Issue.

Sincerely,

Dr. Paula Ossowicz-Rupniewska
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • ionic liquids
  • advanced applications
  • green solvents
  • catalysis
  • electrochemistry
  • materials science
  • separations
  • environmental science
  • sustainable technology
  • industrial processes

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Ionic Twin Nanostructural Comparison: Propylammonium Butanoate vs. Butylammonium Propanoate and Their Interactions with Water
by Umme Salma, Natalia V. Plechkova, Lorenzo Gontrani and Marilena Carbone
Materials 2024, 17(16), 4071; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17164071 - 16 Aug 2024
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This study investigates the nanostructure of two protic ionic liquids (PILs), [N0 0 0 3][C3CO2] and [N0 0 0 4][C2CO2], with similar polar head groups but varying alkyl chain lengths. An [...] Read more.
This study investigates the nanostructure of two protic ionic liquids (PILs), [N0 0 0 3][C3CO2] and [N0 0 0 4][C2CO2], with similar polar head groups but varying alkyl chain lengths. An X-ray scattering technique and molecular dynamics simulations have been utilized to characterize the bulk and interfacial properties of these PILs. The findings suggest that the nanostructure of the PILs is primarily determined by the electrostatic forces between charged functional groups playing a dominant role. Despite differences in the alkyl chain lengths, the PILs possess remarkably similar nanostructures. Extending our investigation, we report the impact of water on the nanostructure. Our findings reveal that the addition of water disrupts interactions between cations and anions, weakening Coulombic forces. The disruptive behavior is attributed to the establishment of hydrogen bonds between water and ions. This comprehensive approach provides valuable insights into the nuanced factors shaping the nanostructure of these PILs, which are crucial for tailoring their applications in synthetic chemistry, catalysis, and beyond. Full article
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