Articles tagged with Ionic Liquids
Researchers have developed a new technique to track solubilization during an ionic liquid pretreatment of biomass, enabling rapid evaluation of various ionic liquids. The method uses auto-fluorescence and visualization techniques to monitor cellulose and lignin during the process.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed an eco-friendly way to dissolve wood using ionic liquids, a process that could transform into biofuels, textiles, and paper. The new method uses mild conditions of temperature and pressure, producing low toxicity and biodegradability.
Researchers at Queen's University Belfast have developed new antimicrobial agents to combat hospital-acquired infections. The agents, made of ionic liquids, kill colonies and prevent bacterial growth in biofilms, providing a promising solution for MRSA and other resistant microbes.
Researcher Mark Gordon is exploring ionic liquids as a potential rocket fuel due to their non-toxic and high-energy properties. He aims to develop an ionic liquid that can ignite by chemical reaction, making rocket engines easier to control.
Researchers developed a novel method to produce gold nanorods using an ionic liquid, eliminating the need for cytotoxic additives. This approach allows for efficient conversion of light energy into heat, making it suitable for photoinduced hyperthermia treatments.
LLNL scientists have successfully added unique green solvents to an explosive called TATB, improving crystal quality and chemical purity. This breakthrough aims to create safer explosives with reduced violent reactions.
Researchers have developed a new type of solar cell that uses a binary ionic liquid electrolyte, achieving a record 7.6% light-conversion efficiency and stability in warm climates. The solvent-free design also enables the construction of flexible and lightweight devices.
Researchers from Virginia Tech, University of Pennsylvania, and Drexel University aim to create high-performance membranes and electroactive devices using ionic liquids. The project seeks to integrate ILs into various applications, such as fuel cell membranes, micro sensors, and smart clothes.
Brookhaven National Laboratory researchers are exploring the use of ionic liquids for nuclear fuel reprocessing to mitigate the risk of unintended chain reactions. By incorporating boron-containing ions, these liquid salts can hold up to a hundred times more dissolved plutonium before reaching critical thresholds.
NIST launches ILThermo, a free online database of physical properties for ionic liquids, including thermodynamic, transport, and structural information. The database includes over 200 ions and 300 ionic liquids with calculated uncertainties, facilitating comparison of measurements.
Rutgers chemists invent variant of room temperature ionic liquids to overcome viscosity barrier, enabling safer and more efficient industrial processes. The new chemicals could be used in industries such as chemical manufacturing, electroplating, and radioactive waste handling.
Scientists at NIST report that flow properties of alternative solvents called ionic liquids are extremely sensitive to tiny amounts of water. The finding could help design new industrial processes that are more efficient and environmentally friendly.
Researchers at NJIT have developed a new compound derived from pine trees that could change the face of green chemistry. The chiral ionic liquid, created through a Diels-Alder reaction, offers non-toxic and cost-efficient methods for pharmaceutical and fine chemical industry processes.
Brookhaven chemists use pulsed electron beams to initiate chemical reactions in ionic liquids, revealing unanticipated reactivity patterns. The study's findings have profound implications for uses of ionic liquids in radiation-filled environments like the nuclear fuel cycle.
Researchers have found that adding gold to titanium dioxide creates a highly reactive catalyst for sulfur dioxide, which can help clean air pollutants. Additionally, ionic liquids may be used as solvents for cleaning up radioactive waste due to their stability and ability to block neutrons.
Researchers at University of Notre Dame and Pittsburgh have successfully developed a new process to separate problematic chemicals from ionic liquids using supercritical carbon dioxide. This environmentally benign solvent eliminates the need for distillation, which is impractical with low-vapor-pressure compounds, and can effectively r...