Ionic liquids are room-temperature molten salts, composed mostly of organic ions that may undergo almost unlimited structural variations. This review covers the newest aspects of ionic liquids in applications where their ion conductivity is exploited; as electrochemical solvents for metal/semiconductor electrodeposition, and as batteries and fuel cells where conventional media, organic solvents (in batteries) or water (in polymer-electrolyte-membrane fuel cells), fail. Biology and biomimetic processes in ionic liquids are also discussed. In these decidedly different materials, some enzymes show activity that is not exhibited in more traditional systems, creating huge potential for bioinspired catalysis and biofuel cells. Our goal in this review is to survey the recent key developments and issues within ionic-liquid research in these areas. As well as informing materials scientists, we hope to generate interest in the wider community and encourage others to make use of ionic liquids in tackling scientific challenges.

Ionic-liquid materials for the electrochemical challenges of the future.

https://scholarlypublications.universiteitleiden.nl/access/item%3A3193534/view

Natural deep eutectic solvents as new potential media for green technology.

This review gives a survey on the latest most representative developments and progress concerning ionic liquids, from their fundamental properties to their applications in catalytic processes. It also highlights their emerging use for biomass treatment and transformation.

Ionic liquids and catalysis: Recent progress from knowledge to applications

Hemicelluloses for fuel ethanol: A review.

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticlePDF/2013/GC/C2GC36364J

Deconstruction of lignocellulosic biomass with ionic liquids

https://www.rsc.org/suppdata/gc/b7/b713289a/suprev.pdf

Cellulose dissolution with polar ionic liquids under mild conditions: required factors for anions

Superior solubility of polysaccharides in low viscosity, polar, and halogen-free 1,3-dialkylimidazolium formates.

http://www.rsc.org/suppdata/GC/b7/b706571j/b706571j.pdf

Bio ionic liquids: room temperature ionic liquids composed wholly of biomaterials

Design of ionic liquids for dissolution, depolymerization, and energy conversion of cellulose and their derivatives is described. Importance of physicochemical properties such as polarity and hydro...

Yukinobu Fukaya

Papers

Cellulose dissolution with polar ionic liquids under mild conditions: required factors for anions

Superior solubility of polysaccharides in low viscosity, polar, and halogen-free 1,3-dialkylimidazolium formates.

Bio ionic liquids: room temperature ionic liquids composed wholly of biomaterials

Task Specific Ionic Liquids for Cellulose Technology

Fast and facile dissolution of cellulose with tetrabutylphosphonium hydroxide containing 40 wt% water