reviewChemical ReviewsApr 25, 2024Closed access

Ionic Liquids in Metal, Photo-, Electro-, and (Bio) Catalysis

JDJaı̈rton DupontBCBárbara C. LealPLPedro LozanoALAdriano L. MonteiroPMPedro Migowski

Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul · Universidad de Murcia

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Abstract

Ionic liquids (ILs) have unique physicochemical properties that make them advantageous for catalysis, such as low vapor pressure, non-flammability, high thermal and chemical stabilities, and the ability to enhance the activity and stability of (bio)catalysts. ILs can improve the efficiency, selectivity, and sustainability of bio(transformations) by acting as activators of enzymes, selectively dissolving substrates and products, and reducing toxicity. They can also be recycled and reused multiple times without losing their effectiveness. ILs based on imidazolium cation are preferred for structural organization aspects, with a semiorganized layer surrounding the catalyst. ILs act as a container, providing a…

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  • Chemistry
  • Ionic liquid
  • Catalysis
  • Miscibility
  • Metal
  • Ionic bonding
  • Organic chemistry
  • Combinatorial chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Responsible consumption and production
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