Description
Ionic liquids possess unique physical and chemical properties which make them attractive for a range of applications, including gas separation membranes and separators for electrochemical devices. Ionic liquids often lack the mechanical properties required for these applications and need to be combined with supporting materials, such as polysaccharides.However, the interfacial interaction between many commercially available ionic liquids and polysaccharides is a crucial parameter for designing effective membrane systems, but remains poorly understood. Here we demonstrate the interaction of 20 commercially available ionic liquids with cellulose thin films and the influence of physiochemical parameters, such as surface tension and viscosity of the liquids. Our results demonstrate that the cation plays a significant role in the interfacial interaction, whereas the influence of the anion size is relatively small. Our approach provides a powerful tool for designing ionic liquids tailored to specific interactions with polysaccharides and help to better understand the underlying mechanisms.| Period | 20 Sept 2023 |
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| Event title | 8th EPNOE International Polysaccharides Conference: EPNOE 2023 |
| Event type | Conference |
| Location | Graz, AustriaShow on map |
| Degree of Recognition | International |