Advancing Sustainable Chemical Processes Through the Design of Ionic Liquids
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 April 2025 | Viewed by 418
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ionic liquids; water; alcohols; phase equilibria; biofuels; green chemistry; glycerol
Interests: sustainability; chemical processes; waste valorization; liquefaction; biomass; bio-oils; biofuels
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ionic Liquids (ILs) represent a pivotal advancement in sustainable chemical processes due to their unique properties, such as low volatility, tunable structure, and high thermal stability. As industries face increasing pressure to adopt environmentally friendly practices, the need for innovative solutions in process engineering has never been greater. Traditional chemical processes often rely on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful substances that contribute to environmental degradation. The integration of ILs into these processes offers a promising pathway to reduce these impacts while maintaining efficiency and scalability.
ILs can help make processes more sustainable by acting as green solvents and catalysts that minimize waste and energy consumption. Their ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, including those that are traditionally difficult to process, enables new approaches to chemical reactions, separations, and material synthesis. Additionally, the design flexibility of ILs allows for the creation of task-specific solvents that can be optimized for particular applications, further enhancing their sustainability potential.
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research that demonstrates the transformative potential of ILs in driving sustainability within the chemical industry. Emphasis is placed on how ILs enhance process efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and provide innovative solutions in catalysis, separation, and biomass conversion.
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the synthesis and characterization of new ILs, their role in catalysis and separation processes, their application in biomass processing, and their integration into industrial-scale green chemistry initiatives. Additionally, the Special Issue will address the environmental, economic, and safety aspects associated with the use of ILs.
Dr. Ana Cristino
Dr. Rui Galhano dos Santos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ionic liquids
- sustainability
- chemical processes
- green chemistry
- innovation
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