Green Solvents: Synthesis and Application of Ionic Liquids: Synthesis and Application of Ionic Liquids

Author: Li Ruyong
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Publish Date: 2004-03-01
Features: This book avoids complex theories, except for the unified short forms of ionic liquids. Each chapter is largely independent, allowing readers to browse the sections of interest. It serves as a reference for researchers, university teachers, and students engaged in the development, research, application, and related fields of ionic liquids. Ionic liquids are a class of organic liquids composed entirely of ions at room temperature. Due to their unique properties such as zero vapor pressure, replaceability of volatile organic solvents, and recyclability, they are used in separation engineering as gas absorbers and liquid extractants; as reaction media or catalysts in chemical reactions; and as electrolytes in electrochemistry. Ionic liquids adhere to the principles of green chemistry, hence they are referred to as green solvents. The research on ionic liquids is gaining increasing attention. This book is divided into eight chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 introduce the types, preparation methods, and properties of ionic liquids; Chapter 3 provides a detailed discussion on the thermodynamic properties of ionic liquids and their applications in separation engineering; Chapters 4 and 5 cover the use of ionic liquids as solvents (sometimes as catalysts) in reactions combined with other green technologies and their applications in various specific chemical reactions; Chapter 6 explores the applications of ionic liquids in electrochemistry; Chapter 7 discusses ionic liquids and polymer electrolytes; and Chapter 8 introduces other applications of ionic liquids.