Disclosing Deep Eutectic Solvents

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is related to the investigation/characterization of the structural and technological properties of existing and newly prepared deep eutectic solvents. These innovative and fascinating materials, obtained by simple mixing of organic and/or inorganic salts, share incredibly versatile and valuable properties, firstly the possibility of preparing them from atoxic and environmentally sustainable raw materials, and have attracted much attention since their first description at the beginning of the 21st century. An increasing number of applications is being reported in the fields of catalysis, metal extraction processes, nanoparticle synthesis, and electrochemistry, to name a few. Regarding more specifically crystalline materials, DES have been used as structure-directing agents in the ionothermal synthesis of porous solids such as zeolites and in the polymorphic/macromorphological control of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

The aforementioned properties are deeply rooted in the microscopic structure of the eutectic phase, where ions and molecules are involved in a strong and highly directional hydrogen bond network that often restricts the allowed ratio between components necessary for mixing.

Researchers working in this field are cordially invited to contribute original research papers or reviews to this Special Issue of Crystals. The potential topics include but are not limited to:

• Synthesis of new DES;
• Characterization by spectroscopic, X-Ray/neutron diffraction microscopic, electrochemical, and other advanced techniques;
• Exploitation of the remarkable properties of DES in various existent and emerging applications. 

Dr. Lorenzo Gontrani
Dr. Matteo Bonomo
Prof. Dr. Marilena Carbone
Guest Editors

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