Author Description

Ionic Liquids in Chemistry is a one-volume reference designed to give access to current and emergent technical applications of ionic liquids throughout the field of chemistry. In contrast to existing sources of ionic liquids information that concentrate on reaction chemistry, the book focuses on non-reactive applications. It will present and explain the chemistry of ionic liquids as a new type of material that can be incorporated into a range of technical areas: polymer chemistry, nanomaterials, fuel cells, and biotechnology. The volume is organized alphabetically with extensive cross-referencing. It is intended to provide an entrée to ionic liquids and their applications, while at the same time drawing attention to experimental procedures that apply to the field of chemistry as a whole. The book is for chemical engineers and chemists wishing to investigate new uses of ionic liquids in a variety of chemistry contexts, as well as for persons in labs exploring ionic liquids and other "green chemistry" reactions.