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Ionic Liquid Crystals: Versatile Materials.
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The discussion is focused on low molar mass and dendrimeric thermotropic ionic mesogens, as well as selected metal-containing compounds (metallomesogens), but some references to polymeric and/or lyotropic ionIC liquid crystals and particularly to ionic liquids will also be provided.Abstract:
This Review covers the recent developments (2005-2015) in the design, synthesis, characterization, and application of thermotropic ionic liquid crystals. It was designed to give a comprehensive overview of the "state-of-the-art" in the field. The discussion is focused on low molar mass and dendrimeric thermotropic ionic mesogens, as well as selected metal-containing compounds (metallomesogens), but some references to polymeric and/or lyotropic ionic liquid crystals and particularly to ionic liquids will also be provided. Although zwitterionic and mesoionic mesogens are also treated to some extent, emphasis will be directed toward liquid-crystalline materials consisting of organic cations and organic/inorganic anions that are not covalently bound but interact via electrostatic and other noncovalent interactions.read more
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Biological Activity of Ionic Liquids and Their Application in Pharmaceutics and Medicine.
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Are Ionic Liquids Chemically Stable
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Ionic liquids as green and sustainable corrosion inhibitors for metals and alloys: An overview
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