Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents: From Synthesis to Emerging Applications
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 729
Special Issue Editors
Interests: microwave-assisted organic synthesis; biotransformation; green chemistry; ionic liquids; antioxidant activity; phenolic compounds; reactor design; cytotoxicity; environmental engineering; green technology
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Interests: biocatalysis in Ionic liquids; supercritical fluid technologies
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Dear Colleagues,
In numerous industrial processes, significant amounts of volatile and flammable organic solvents are utilized in various reaction systems and separation steps, heavily influencing both the environmental and economic performance of these processes. For instance, the chemical industry consumes over 20 million tons of organic solvents annually, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and posing risks of explosions and health hazards. Consequently, an expanding field of research in the realm of green chemistry focuses on creating new, environmentally friendly, and adaptable solvents that satisfy both technological and economic requirements.
Among the proposed solvents, ionic liquids (ILs) and deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have garnered significant attention due to their negligible vapor pressure, high thermal stability, and tunable properties, making them ideal for various applications. A state-of-the-art analysis shows their consistent growth in the fields of chemical synthesis and catalysis, extraction and separation processes, electrochemistry and energy storage, food technology, and life sciences.
This Special Issue will delve into the latest research and developments in IL- and DES-assisted technologies, evaluating their potential to transform industrial processes and meet future environmental and economic challenges.
Prof. Dr. Marina Cvjetko Bubalo
Prof. Dr. Pedro Lozano
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microwave-assisted organic synthesis
- biotransformation
- green chemistry
- ionic liquids
- antioxidant activity
- phenolic compounds
- reactor design
- cytotoxicity
- environmental engineering
- green technology
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