Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olga Lebedeva, Dmitry Kultin, Leonid Kustov
Summary: This review explores the characteristics of electrochemical synthesis of nanostructures in ionic liquids, emphasizing the production of various nanomaterials and nanoscale polymer films. It highlights the potential application of ILs as an electrochemical medium and the relative simplicity of experimental procedures.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jocasta Avila, Chiara Corsini, Cintia M. Correa, Martin Rosenthal, Agilio Padua, Margarida Costa Gomes
Summary: This Perspective highlights the pathways to prepare porous ionic liquids using easily accessible materials for reduced environmental impact. The study demonstrates that suspensions of porous solids are stable in eutectic mixtures, which indicates their potential in preparing porous ionic liquids. Porous ionic liquids maintain the wide electrochemical window observed in their precursor pure ionic liquids, making them suitable for green electrochemical reactions, especially those involving gases with enhanced solubility in the porous suspensions. Furthermore, their capacity as gas-rich media suggests potential sustainable biomedical and pharmaceutical applications, provided that non-toxic, biocompatible ionic liquids and porous solids are utilized.
Article
Biophysics
Kanako Ishii, Genki Ogata, Yasuaki Einaga
Summary: In this study, an electrochemical method using boron-doped diamond electrodes was developed for the rapid and low-cost detection of triamterene in urine samples. The method showed good sensitivity and selectivity, with a low limit of detection. This method could be useful for screening athletes for the use of diuretics.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hui Deng, Chali Liu, Xin Xu, Yuanyuan Wu, Muhan Chen, Zhangjie Huang
Summary: In this study, three imidazolium-based ionic liquids were synthesized and used to construct microemulsion systems for the recovery of Pd (II) from cyanide media. The [BUIm]Br/n-heptane/n-pentanol/sodium chloride microemulsion system exhibited the highest extraction percentage. After optimization, the extraction percentages of Pd (II) using the [BUIm]Br/n-heptane/n-pentanol/sodium chloride microemulsion system were all above 98.5%. The proposed process has the potential for comprehensive treatment of cyanide metallurgical wastewater.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Beichen Liu, Wenxiao Guo, Matthew A. Gebbie
Summary: In this study, we investigate the influence of ionic correlations on the reaction rates and selectivity of CO2 electroreduction. Through experiments, we find that at intermediate concentrations, the reduction rates of CO2 are accelerated and the efficiency of CO production is enhanced. The acceleration of CO2 reduction is due to the amplification of potential-dependent driving forces, rather than changes in onset potential. These findings are applicable to both cocatalytic and noncatalytic ions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wen-Xin Zhang, Yi-Ru Gao, Rong Xue, William Nguyen, Wei Chen, Jian-Hua Wang, Yang Shu
Summary: Ionic liquids have unique properties and great potential in biomedical applications. They can be used in various aspects of liquid formulations to meet specific application scenarios. Recent research has focused on the applications of ionic liquid-based microemulsions, micelles, vesicles, and solvents in the biomedical field.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Benoit Villemejeanne, Sophie Legeai, Eric Meux, Sandrine Dourdain, Hakima Mendil-Jakani, Emmanuel Billy
Summary: The one-step electroleaching-electrochemical deposition process using ionic liquid mixtures is a promising alternative for palladium and gold recovery, with chloride-based mixtures proving to be the most suitable electrolyte. The use of low viscous electrolytes allows for metal leaching at low anodic potential, leading to a more sustainable process compared to conventional processes.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Adrian Serrano Mora, Sean T. McBeath, Clement A. Cid, Michael R. Hoffmann, Nigel J. D. Graham
Summary: Diamond electrodes have been shown to generate various oxidizing species that can effectively degrade micropollutants in water treatment. Recent studies have proven the adaptability and potential of diamond electrode-based water treatment in mitigating the presence of micropollutants in water.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Manvir Kaur, Manpreet Singh, Gurbir Singh, Amritpal Singh, Gurleen Kaur, Surinder Kumar Mehta, Tejwant Singh Kang
Summary: Microemulsions (μEs) consisting of water, pluronic surfactants (L35 and 10R5), and a hydrophobic ionic liquid (HIL) were prepared and characterized. These μEs acted as nano-reactors for the oxidation of guaiacol in the presence of Cytochrome-c (Cyt-c) at different temperatures. The nature of the μEs and the hydration level of their nano-interfaces, controlled by temperature, influenced the catalytic activity of Cyt-c. This study opens up possibilities for the development of new IL and pluronic-based μEs for bio-catalytic applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Organic
Koichi Mitsudo, Yasuyuki Okumura, Eisuke Sato, Seiji Suga
Summary: This paper describes the principles and applications of indirect electrolysis using appropriate mediators, with a particular focus on non-transition metal mediators. Recent representative examples of bond formation reactions facilitated by indirect electrolysis are summarized and discussed.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ze Jian, Maximilian Heide, Nianjun Yang, Carsten Engelhard, Xin Jiang
Summary: The efficient electrocatalytic degradation of environmental pollutants is achieved by synthesizing diamond fibers (DFs) with a large surface area and high peak current density as the electrode. DFs can effectively degrade organic pollutants in a short period of time due to their unique structure combining boron dopped diamond film and carbon fibers.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Mana Kitano, Tsuyoshi Saitoh, Shigeru Nishiyama, Yasuaki Einaga, Takashi Yamamoto
Summary: A simple method of converting cumene into acetophenone using boron-doped diamond electrodes has been reported. This conversion is driven by the addition reaction between a cathodically generated hydroperoxide anion and an anodically generated cumyl cation. The wide potential window of the boron-doped diamond allows direct oxidation of cumene into the cumyl cation. This protocol is easy to use, suitable for large-scale production, and inherently safe.
BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Gagandeep Kaur, Harsh Kumar, Meenu Singla
Summary: This article presents the extensive utilization and range of ionic liquids in various fields, based on available literature. It provides a systematic and concise analysis of the applications of different ionic liquids, highlighting recent significant advances in each area. This review contributes to enhancing the understanding of the substantial knowledge in every research branch using ionic liquids. Additionally, it discusses the challenges associated with the industrial use of ionic liquids, which require further investigation.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guillaume Zante, Christopher E. Elgar, Katherine George, Andrew P. Abbott, Jennifer M. Hartley
Summary: The study explores the properties of concentrated ionic fluids and distinguishes them from concentrated aqueous brines. It demonstrates a continuous relationship between molar conductivity and fluidity, regardless of cation, charge density, or ionic radius. The diffusion coefficients of specific metal chlorides in various ionic fluids show a linear correlation with fluidity. By adjusting chloride and water activity, selective etching of mixed metal waste streams can be achieved.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Yury A. Budkov, Nikolai N. Kalikin, Andrei L. Kolesnikov
Summary: The correction for 'Electrochemistry meets polymer physics: polymerized ionic liquids on an electrified electrode' by Yury A. Budkov et al. published in Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2022, DOI: 10.1039/d1cp04221a addresses any errors in the original article.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
