Articles tagged with Ionic Liquids
Researchers at Chinese Academy of Sciences develop strategy to stabilize isolated metal atoms on oxide supports using ionic liquids as electronic stabilizer. The method improves catalytic performance and dispersion state of Pt1 and Pd1 catalysts.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a predictive model to identify veterans at risk of suicide, accelerating the process by running 300 times faster. Additionally, they discovered a lubricant that reduces friction in gears, increasing durability and efficiency. These breakthroughs aim to improve healthcare services f...
A team of scientists from the University of Bristol and MIT has designed a new class of highly efficient ionic liquid electrolytes that can improve supercapacitor performance. These detergent-like electrolytes can self-assemble into sandwich-like bilayer structures on electrode surfaces, leading to improved energy storage capabilities.
Researchers have developed an efficient and low-cost method to convert waste denim into reusable cotton fibers, reducing textile waste and conserving resources. The new process uses a 1:4 mixture of ionic liquid and DMSO to dissolve cellulose building blocks, resulting in white or colored viscose-type fibers.
Researchers discovered that positive and negative ions in RTILs form neutral pairs or clusters, but emerge as charged particles due to thermal fluctuations, sustaining conductivity. This 'relay race' of charges is similar to crystalline semiconductors, offering potential for new applications in supercapacitors, fuel cells, and batteries.
Researchers developed a novel di-cationic ionic liquid catalyst for the solvent-free synthesis of xanthenediones. The method produces excellent yields and short reaction times with minimal catalyst loss.
Scientists have designed an ion gel with excellent toughness and self-healing properties, promising potential for building flexible electronic devices. The material can quickly heal on its own without external stimuli and exhibit high thermal stability and ionic conductivity.
Case Western Reserve scientist Burcu Gurkan receives $600,000 grant to create more efficient carbon dioxide capture and conversion systems for space travel. The technology uses ionic liquids to filter CO2 and convert it into oxygen, reducing the need for stored oxygen and making long-distance space travel possible.
Researchers have identified two changes to a single gene that can make yeast tolerate pretreatment chemicals used in biofuel production. The modified yeast can survive and ferment alongside amounts of toxic ionic liquids, increasing efficiency by up to 70%. This breakthrough could revolutionize the biofuel industry.
The discovery of 'active holes' in droplets of an ionic liquid has led to the creation of a new class of synthetic active matter. The phenomenon is driven by the dissolution of the droplet and the fluctuation of its boundary, resulting in self-propelled motion.
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a more efficient enzyme that can break down plant-based biomass 30 times faster than current methods. This breakthrough could lead to cheaper and more environmentally friendly biofuel production, as well as more efficient plastic recycling.
Researchers have induced magnetism in platinum with an electric field created by a paramagnetic ionic liquid, creating a switchable 2D ferromagnet. This breakthrough could lead to the development of devices that can simultaneously control charge and spin.
Researchers at University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science report the first direct observation of gold ions moving in liquid using ADF-STEM. The study reveals heterogeneous dynamics and trapped gold ions in small spaces, which could improve battery performance and energy efficiency.
Researchers at Kanazawa University developed a novel carboxylate-type liquid zwitterion that can dissolve biomass cellulose with low toxicity to microorganisms. This innovation enables efficient ethanol production without washing or separation processes, reducing energy input and increasing energy efficiency.
Scientists developed a novel material platform for TTA photon upconversion using cheaper, less toxic, and thermally stable DESs. This achievement boosts the conversion of low-energy photons into high-energy photons, increasing solar energy utilization efficiency.
Researchers at Kobe University created a double network within ionic liquid, combining inorganic silica particles with organic polymers, resulting in a gel that can withstand over 25 MPa of compressive strength. The gel's stability makes it suitable for applications in CO2 separation membranes and rechargeable batteries.
Researchers have developed a novel route to produce polyamide 6 by catalytically oxidizing cyclohexane with ferrocene in an ionic liquid medium. The process is highly selective and efficient, achieving over 98% selectivity and high turnover frequencies. This method has the potential to replace traditional industrial production processes.
An international team of scientists found that ions defy nature's norms by breaking Coulombic ordering when confined in small spaces. This discovery could lead to improved energy storage and water treatment technologies.
Researchers develop a highly selective, fast, and reusable catalytic system for the mild oxidation of cyclohexane to produce polyamide 6. The found [Fe(C5H5)2]/[P6.6.6.14][DCA] catalytic system can be applied to produce polyamide 6.
Researchers develop eco-friendly leather processing method using molten salts to remove hair and open fibers, reducing pollution output and treatment time. The new process eliminates the use of harsh chemicals like lime and sodium sulfide.
A new computational model of an electrospray thruster using ionic liquid ferrofluid simulates the dynamics of the fluid, revealing key insights into its behavior. The technology has potential applications in spacecraft propulsion, spectrometry, pharmaceutical production, and nanofabrication.
Researchers have developed a new method for observing the movement and rearrangement of ions in ionic liquids at electrode interfaces. The technique, using photoemission electron microscopy (PEEM), allows scientists to study the structural changes and ion mobility in real-time.
The researchers developed a multifunctional composite material that can remove inorganic, organic, radioactive, and microbial impurities from water. The material, called SILP, uses polyoxometallates and tetraalkylammonium cations to effectively remove heavy metals and other contaminants.
A new method allows for the analysis of dissolved molecules using time-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy, simplifying laser experiments with ionic liquids. This enables insights into physical and chemical processes of novel liquid energy materials.
Chemists at the University of Texas at Arlington have developed a new method to quantify water content in solid pharmaceutical drugs, which is faster, cheaper, and more accurate than Karl Fischer titration. The new method uses headspace gas chromatography with ionic liquids and can analyze samples in just 10 minutes.
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have harnessed carbon dioxide to neutralize toxicity in ionic liquids, streamlining the biofuel production process and reducing costs. The process could significantly lower production expenses and make biofuels more sustainable.
Researchers at Kobe University have developed a metal-containing compound that transforms into a solid when exposed to light and returns to its original liquid form when heated. This substance has potential applications in photolithography technology and other fields, including printed circuits and 3D printing.
Researchers at the University of Iowa found that molecules in ionic liquids reassemble without being prodded, taking time to complete. The team discovered a much thicker interfacial layer than previously known, with some layers reaching 1 micron thick.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab engineered a strain of bacteria that enables a one-pot method for producing advanced biofuels from plant material, simplifying the production process and potentially lowering costs. The breakthrough could help make biofuels a viable competitor to fossil fuels.
Researchers at Joint BioEnergy Institute developed a high-gravity one-pot process for producing cellulosic ethanol, achieving unprecedented yields while minimizing water use and waste disposal. The process utilizes ionic liquid pretreatment, enzymatic saccharification, and yeast fermentation.
Scientists at Umeå University have made a breakthrough discovery in extracting molecules from wood using enzymes that can function in switchable ionic liquids. The development opens up new possibilities for the production of biofuels and other industrial products.
Scientists develop a novel drug delivery platform that combines ionic and covalent binding to improve the solubility and bioactivity of pharmaceutical ingredients. The approach uses ionic liquids as a key component, offering tunable hydrophobicity/lipophilicity, modulated ionic binding, and variable linkers for targeted release.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed a new technology to remove carbon dioxide from natural gas, making it safer and more efficient. The process uses a mixture of water and ionic liquids, offering commercial opportunities for reduced environmental impact.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast created a unique perfume system that releases more of its aroma when it comes into contact with moisture, resulting in a better smell. The innovative system also removes the bad odors associated with sweat by attracting and neutralizing thiol compounds.
Researchers at Arizona State University explore a new type of battery formulation that could give batteries an even longer life cycle, making them suitable for grid storage and electric vehicles. The study demonstrates highly energy-dense lithium-ion cells with impressive cycling lives.
Researchers at ORNL used atomic force microscopy to fabricate nanoscale patterns in polymerized ionic liquids, exhibiting unique properties and potential applications in lithium batteries, transistors, and solar cells. The study showcases the technique's promise for alternative nanofabrication methods.
Researchers have identified a unique class of materials, known as ionic liquids, that can neutralize biofilm-forming pathogens and deliver drugs through the skin. These materials are effective at disrupting biofilms and have minimal cytotoxicity effects on human cell lines.
Researchers at JBEI have developed bionic liquids from lignin and hemicellulose, which can efficiently dissolve biomass and represent a renewable platform for biomass pretreatment. The new liquids outperform current imidazolium-based ionic liquids in terms of sugar yields, making them a significant step towards cost-competitive biofuels.
Joan Brennecke's research on ionic liquids may lower energy required to capture carbon dioxide, while Ali Khademhosseini's work creates stretchy sealants for surgical applications.
Researchers at UT Arlington have developed a new method for measuring water content in pharmaceuticals that is up to 100 times more sensitive than current methods. The new technique uses headspace gas chromatography and an ionic liquid column, offering improvements in sensitivity, accuracy, and sample size requirements.
Researchers at UNSW Australia developed a novel lab-on-a-chip device using non-volatile ionic liquids to overcome evaporation issues. The device has potential applications in environmental monitoring, medical diagnosis and process control.
Researchers at Joint BioEnergy Institute have successfully introduced a pair of genes into E. coli bacteria to confer tolerance to ionic liquids, enhancing the production of terpene-based biofuels. This breakthrough could eliminate a bottleneck in biofuels production and pave the way for more economical fermentation conditions.
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have identified a type of bacterial resistance that enables more efficient production of advanced biofuels. The discovery involves introducing a genetic module into E. coli bacteria, allowing them to grow in the presence of toxic concentrations of ionic liquids.
JBEI researchers have developed a one-pot process that combines pretreatment and saccharification into a single vat, eliminating the need for washing biomass and significantly simplifying downstream sugar recovery. The system achieved high glucose and xylose yields with minimal waste generation.
Researchers at UC Santa Barbara developed a new framework to understand the behavior of charged molecules in ionic liquids. The discovery could lead to more efficient and sustainable battery technologies, with potential applications in electric vehicles.
Researchers have found a way to modify the optical transparency of single-walled carbon nanotube films in a controlled pattern by adding an ionic liquid, enabling applications such as Smart Windows and more efficient electronics.
Joint BioEnergy Institute researchers have made a breakthrough in biofuel production by developing an enzyme-free ionic liquid pre-treatment method. This technique reduces the cost of producing advanced biofuels and decreases water consumption, making it a more sustainable alternative to traditional methods.
AFOSR-funded research has led to the development of a new, environmentally benign propellant that is twice as powerful as hydrazine. This 'green' propellant reduces toxicity and offers improved safety properties.
A collaborative study by researchers with the U.S. Department of Energy has shown that an ionic liquid proven to be effective for pre-treating individual biofuel feedstocks is also effective at pre-treating multiple different feedstocks that have been mixed and densified into a blend. The study found that blending and densifying a wide...
Geetha Srinivasan wins prestigious L'Oréal-UNESCO UK and Ireland Fellowship to continue research on enabling biomedical applications of ionic liquids. The £15,000 award supports flexible financial help for her work, promoting women's participation in science.
Researchers have found a condition that creates hydrogen faster without losing efficiency. The results provide insights into making better materials for energy production. The team discovered that an acidic ionic liquid can improve the catalyst's performance by uncoupling speed and efficiency.
Researchers at the University of Leicester have discovered a method to safely remove gold plating from fossils without damaging them. This innovative technique uses industrial electro-plating and polishing methods with liquid salts called 'ionic liquids', which are environmentally friendly and cost-effective.
Researchers at JBEI have identified a tropical rainforest microbe that can endure relatively high concentrations of an ionic liquid used to dissolve cellulosic biomass. The discovery holds broad implications beyond the production of advanced biofuels, offering a potential solution to reduce biofuel production costs.
Researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory have discovered a bacterium that can tolerate toxic chemicals used in biofuel production, allowing for more efficient processing. This breakthrough has the potential to greatly benefit industrial processes and improve the efficiency of biofuel production.
Scientists have developed a new approach to capturing carbon dioxide from smokestacks using nitrogen-based ionic liquids. The technology avoids pitfalls of current methods by being odorless, non-evaporative and easily recyclable.
Researchers at the Joint BioEnergy Institute have successfully engineered E. coli bacteria to digest switchgrass biomass and synthesize its sugars into all three major transportation fuels: gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. This breakthrough reduces fuel production costs by consolidating two steps into one, enabling a single-step operation.
A new class of solvents, ionic liquids, have been reported to efficiently treat biomass, but hinder enzyme activity. Salt-tolerant microbes like Halorhabdus utahensis were used to identify new enzymes tolerant to ionic liquids. These enzymes offer advantages for industrial utility in breaking down biomass into simple sugars.
Scientists at the University of Leicester have developed environmentally friendly solvents, replacing toxic acids in metal finishing and energy storage processes. The new technologies, including ionic liquids, improve working conditions and reduce environmental impact.
Tom Smith is experimenting with synthesizing liquid salts into a gel to create a new material that confines charge-carrying ions in a gelled, pseudo-liquid state. The goal is to improve conductivity in electrochemical devices at nanoscopic dimensions.
A new method for capturing CO2 from flue gas has been developed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The approach uses ionic liquids as a solvent to separate carbon dioxide from its source, overcoming the shortcomings of existing methods, such as non-selectivity and corrosiveness.