Ionic Liquids and Molecular Materials: Advances in Functional Interfaces and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Ionic liquids (ILs) have emerged as a versatile class of materials, captivating researchers across chemistry, physics, biology, and material engineering. Their unique physicochemical properties—rooted in their dual ionic and molecular nature—have unlocked new opportunities in the science and engineering of materials. In particular, the interfacial behavior of ILs plays a pivotal role in nanoscale surface science and technology.

A thorough understanding of the bulk, interfacial, and transport properties of ILs is essential for driving innovation in energy storage and conversion systems. Equally important is exploring their integration with molecular materials to develop next-generation functional platforms.

This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advances in ILs and molecular materials, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange within the global scientific community. We welcome original research and review articles on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

• Physical and chemical characterization of ionic liquids;
• Interfacial nanostructures and wetting behavior of ionic liquid films;
• Transport phenomena and dynamics at functional interfaces;
• Integration of ionic liquid-based materials in energy harvesting and storage technologies;
• Emerging applications in catalysis, sensors, and sustainable materials.

We look forward to your contributions that push the boundaries of this exciting interdisciplinary field.

Dr. José C. S. Costa
Prof. Dr. Yuji Matsumoto
Guest Editors

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