Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents: Properties and Applications as Green Solvents
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: molecular dynamics simulations, density functional theory, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, electric double layer, interface, electrolyte, energy storage
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DES) have emerged as powerful alternatives to traditional organic solvents, attracting widespread attention for their unique and tunable properties. This Special Issue, "Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents: Properties and Applications as Green Solvents," is dedicated to showcasing the latest research in this exciting field.
Both ILs and DES offer significant advantages. Ionic liquids, which are molten salts, are known for their negligible vapor pressure and high thermal stability, making them ideal for applications in catalysis, electrochemistry, and as electrolytes in energy storage devices. Deep eutectic solvents, often derived from natural compounds, are considered "green" and sustainable alternatives with applications ranging from biomass processing to drug delivery.
This Special Issue will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including the synthesis of new ILs and DES, the investigation of their fundamental physical and chemical properties, and their use in various fields. We welcome both experimental and theoretical works, as well as original research articles and comprehensive reviews, to highlight the latest developments and future challenges in this rapidly growing area.
Dr. Iuliia V. Voroshylova
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Ionic liquids
- Deep eutectic solvents
- Green chemistry
- Sustainable solvents
- Electrolytes
- Catalysis
- Electrochemistry
- Biomass
- Extraction
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