Industrial applications of ionic liquids

Amal I. Siriwardana*

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Abstract

The various categories of cations & anions and purification of ionic liquids are reviewed. The intrinsic properties of ionic liquids make purification difficult and therefore a special emphasis is placed on currently employed purification methodologies together with ionic liquid impurities. For the same reason highlighted above characterization of ionic liquid impurities presents unique challenges; the available methods and some of the issues of their use are also reviewed. This chapter gives a survey on the pilot plants and industrial processes of ionic liquids. Moreover, challenges, issues, and recycling methods of ionic liquids in industrial developments are also discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationElectrochemistry in Ionic Liquids
Subtitle of host publicationVolume 2: Applications
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
Pages562-603
Number of pages42
ISBN (Electronic)9783319151328
ISBN (Print)9783319151311
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2015

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