Ionic Liquids and Deep Eutectic Solvents in Catalysis: Current Status and Future Outlook
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 874
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Interests: green chemistry; organic synthesis; catalysis ionic liquids; natural deep eutectic solvents; polymer modification; removal of organic pollutants
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Dear Colleagues,
Organic synthesis is fundamental to societal progress, providing access to a wide range of essential compounds across various fields. In line with the principles of Green Chemistry, contemporary chemical research seeks to minimise its environmental impact.
One of the most promising and eco-friendly approaches involves using ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents in catalysis. With their unique properties, such as negligible vapour pressure, thermal stability, and the ability to dissolve a wide range of compounds, these solvents have become versatile and efficient mediums in organic synthesis. They promote high yields and selectivities, significantly enhancing the sustainability of chemical processes.
The catalytic applications of ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents span homogeneous, heterogeneous, and enzymatic catalysis, addressing specific challenges in synthetic processes. These applications improve reaction efficiency and reduce the reliance on harmful solvents. Furthermore, these solvents have demonstrated considerable potential in non-conventional energy activation methods, such as microwave and ultrasonic waves, optimising synthesis reactions by minimising by-products and waste.
This Special Issue aims to provide an open-access platform to present recent research advancements in applying ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents in catalysis. It underscores their role in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of organic synthesis reactions, emphasising their current status and future outlook in the field.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome.
Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Development of New Ionic Liquids (ILs) and Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) tailored for specific catalytic applications.
- Homogeneous Catalysis: Investigating ILs and DESs as solvents or co-solvents in homogeneous catalytic reactions.
- Heterogeneous Catalysis: Exploring the immobilisation of catalysts in ILs and DESs for heterogeneous catalytic processes.
- Enzymatic Catalysis: Application of ILs and DESs in enzymatic reactions to improve enzyme stability and activity.
- Green Chemistry and Sustainability: Evaluating the environmental impact and sustainability benefits of using ILs and DESs in catalytic processes.
- Non-Conventional Energy Activation: Use of ILs and DESs in catalysis under microwave, ultrasonic, or other non-conventional energy inputs to enhance reaction rates and selectivities.
- Reaction Mechanisms and Kinetics: Studying the mechanisms and kinetics of catalytic reactions in ILs and DESs.
- Industrial Applications: Case studies and applications of ILs and DESs in large-scale industrial catalytic processes.
- Recycling and Reusability: Research on ILs and DESs' recovery, recycling, and reuse in catalytic cycles.
- Comparative Studies: Comparing the efficiency of ILs and DESs with traditional solvents in various catalytic applications.
- Catalyst Design and Optimisation: Designing and optimising catalysts for use in ILs and DESs.
- Electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis: Application of ILs and DESs in electrochemical and photochemical catalytic processes.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Ignacio López-Coca
Dr. Peter A. Goodrich
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- ionic liquids
- deep eutectic solvents
- green chemistry
- catalysis
- sustainable synthesis
- homogeneous catalysis
- heterogeneous catalysis
- enzymatic catalysis
- microwave irradiation
- ultrasonic activation
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