Issue 21, 2009

Ionothermal synthesis—ionic liquids as functional solvents in the preparation of crystalline materials

Abstract

Ionothermal synthesis is the use of ionic liquids simultaneously as both the solvent and potential template or structure directing agent in the formation of solids. It directly parallels hydrothermal synthesis where the solvent is water. In this feature article I discuss the general features of ionothermal synthesis and how the properties of the synthesis differ from those of other synthetic methodologies. In particular, I will discuss the role of the ionic liquid anion in determining the structure of the synthesised solid, the role of mineralisers such as water and fluoride, and the targeted use of unstable ionic liquids to produce new inorganic and inorganic–organic hybrid materials.

Graphical abstract: Ionothermal synthesis—ionic liquids as functional solvents in the preparation of crystalline materials

Article information

Article type
Feature Article
Submitted
09 ⴱⵕⴰ 2009
Accepted
12 ⵎⴰⵕ 2009
First published
25 ⵎⴰⵕ 2009

Chem. Commun., 2009, 2990-2998

Ionothermal synthesis—ionic liquids as functional solvents in the preparation of crystalline materials

R. E. Morris, Chem. Commun., 2009, 2990 DOI: 10.1039/B902611H

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