An Introduction to Ionic Liquids

Written in a clear, concise and consistent way, this textbook is a valuable introduction to ionic liquids for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. Updated throughout, this second edition provides a thorough introduction to ionic liquids-their nomenclature, history, properties and their wide ranging applications, from catalysis to electrochemistry and clean technology. This new edition covers important recent advances in the application of ionic liquids, including biomass processing to make biofuels such as ethanol; biomedical applications including drug delivery; lubrication; and carbon capture. This textbook enables readers to become familiar with the key developments in ionic liquids chemistry. It is ideal for students as well as researchers working in this rapidly advancing and exciting field.