Ionic Liquid-Based Technologies for Environmental Sustainability

1st Edition - December 4, 2021
Editors: Mohammad Jawaid, Akil Ahmad, A. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Ionic Liquid-based Technologies for Environmental Sustainability explores the range of sustainable and green applications of IL materials achieved in recent years, such as gas solubility, biomass pre-treatment, bio-catalysis, energy storage, gas separation and purification technologies. The book also provides a reference material for future research in IL-based technologies for environmental and energy applications, which are much in-demand due to sustainable, reusable and eco-friendly methods for highly innovative and applied materials.

Written by eminent scholars and leading experts from around the world, the book aims to cover the synthesis and characterization of broad range of ionic liquids and their sustainable applications. Chapters provide cutting-edge research with state-of-the-art developments, including the use of IL-based materials for the removal of pharmaceuticals, dyes and value-added metals.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
List of contributors
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction to ionic liquids and their environment-friendly applications
Abstract
1.1 Introduction to ionic liquids
1.2 Key properties and implications of ionic liquids
1.3 Indispensable applications of ionic liquids
1.4 Toxic effects of ionic liquids
1.5 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
References
Chapter 2. Ionic liquids and supported ionic liquids membranes as novel materials for organic pollutants removal
Abstract
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Hydrophobic and hydrophilic ionic liquids for organic pollutants treatment
2.3 Supported ionic liquid membranes for organic solvents treatment
2.4 Challenges and future directions
2.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Production of ionic liquids using renewable sources
Abstract
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Renewable and sustainable materials
3.3 Ionic liquids synthesis
3.4 Conclusions and future recommendations
References
Chapter 4. Environmental toxicity and biodegradability of ionic liquids
Abstract
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Toxicity mechanisms of ionic liquids
4.3 Molecular toxicity of ionic liquids
4.4 Effects of ionic liquids at the enzyme level
4.5 Antibacterial activity of ionic liquids
4.6 Toxicity of ionic liquids to algae
4.7 Cytotoxicity of ionic liquids
4.8 Phytotoxicity of ionic liquids
4.9 Environmental degradability of ionic liquids
4.10 Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 5. Ionic liquids for desulfurization
Abstract
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Desulfurization methods
5.3 Ionic liquid interaction with sulfur compounds
5.4 Conclusions
References
Chapter 6. Ionic liquid assisted pretreatment to improve cellulose fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass
Abstract
6.1 Introduction: lignocellulosic biomass
6.2 Pretreatment methods
6.3 Ionic liquid pretreatment
6.4 Process optimization of ionic liquid pretreatments
6.5 Summary
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 7. Task-specific ionic liquids for the separation and recovery of rare earth elements
Abstract
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Conventional solvent extraction for rare earth elements separation
7.3 Using ionic liquids in solvent extraction of rare earth elements
7.4 Using ionic liquids in other techniques for rare earth element separation
7.5 Conclusions and scope for further works
References
Chapter 8. Ionic liquids as extraction solvents for removal of dyes
Abstract
8.1 Nonionic dyes
8.2 Cationic dyes
8.3 Anionic dyes
8.4 Mixed dyes extraction
8.5 Conclusions
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 9. Ionic liquids for the removal of pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Abstract
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Application of ionic liquids for pharmaceutical and personal care products removal
9.3 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10. Application of ionic liquids in green energy-storage materials
Abstract
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Ionic liquids in batteries
10.3 Ionic liquids in supercapacitors
10.4 Ionic liquids in polymer electrolyte membranes for fuel cell applications
10.5 Ionic liquids in solar cells
10.6 Challenges and prospects
Acknowledgment
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 11. Advances in the integration of ionic liquids with the membrane technology for gas separation
Abstract
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Supported ionic liquid membranes
11.3 Poly(ionic liquids) membranes
11.4 Ionic liquid polymer composite membranes
11.5 Ionic liquid composite mixed matrix membranes
11.6 Conclusion and future trends
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 12. Ionic liquids for sustainable energy-storage devices
Abstract
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Applications of ionic liquids in Li-ion batteries
12.3 Applications of ionic liquids in Li-O2 (air) batteries
12.4 Application of ionic liquids in Na-ion batteries
12.5 Application of ionic liquids in K-ion batteries
12.6 Application of ionic liquids in Mg-ion batteries
12.7 Application of ionic liquids in aluminum ion batteries
12.8 Applications of ionic liquids in Zn-ion batteries
12.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13. Ionic liquids based sustainable materials for versatile optoelectronic applications
Abstract
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Ionic liquid-based photon upconversion
13.3 Application of ionic liquids on white light generation
13.4 Ionic liquids in pH sensors
13.5 Ionic liquid-based metal sensors
13.6 Ionic liquid-based anion sensor
13.7 Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET)-mediated down-conversion of energy
13.8 Applications of ionic liquids as optical materials
13.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 14. Ionic liquid-mediated CO2 conversion
Abstract
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Ionic liquids in the capture of carbon dioxide
14.3 Ionic liquid-mediated conversion of carbon dioxide
14.4 Conclusion and future recommendations
References
Chapter 15. Ionic liquids for bioenergy production
Abstract
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Feedstock for bioenergy production
15.3 Pretreatment of feedstock for bioenergy production
15.4 Strategies and preferential use of ionic liquids for bioenergy production
15.5 Ionic liquid-assisted pretreatment of biomass
15.6 Applications of ionic liquids for the sustainable production of bioenergy precursors/products
15.7 Challenges and opportunities
15.8 Conclusion and future outlook
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 16. Ionic liquid–based surfactants for oil spill remediation
Abstract
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Self-assembly features of ionic liquid-based surfactants
16.3 Microemulsion systems involving ionic liquid–based surfactants
16.4 Ionic liquid–based surfactants for oil spill remediation
16.5 Aggregation behavior of ionic liquid–based surfactants mixed systems
16.6 Ionic liquid–based surfactants mixed systems for oil spill remediation
16.7 Parameters that affect oil spill remediation
16.8 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
References
Chapter 17. Functionalized ionic liquids for CO2 capture
Abstract
17.1 Introduction
17.2 CO2 capture process
17.3 Conclusion and future prospects
References
Chapter 18. Heterocyclic ionic liquids as environmentally benign corrosion inhibitors: recent advances and future perspectives
Abstract
18.1 Introduction
18.2 Corrosion and environment-friendly corrosion inhibitors
18.3 Ionic liquids as corrosion inhibitors
18.4 Synthesis of heterocyclic ionic liquid-based corrosion inhibitors
18.5 Review of the literature on the application of heterocyclic ionic liquids as corrosion inhibitors
18.6 Mechanism of adsorption of heterocyclic ionic liquids on metallic substrates
18.7 Perspectives on existing ionic liquid technology as corrosion inhibitors
18.8 Conclusions and outlook
References
Chapter 19. Ionic liquids-assisted extraction of metals from electronic waste
Abstract
19.1 Introduction
19.2 Ionic liquids for pretreatment of e-waste
19.3 Ionic liquids as the medium for leaching of e-waste
19.4 Ionic liquids for solvent extraction of e-waste leaching solutions
19.5 Conclusions and future directions
References
Chapter 20. Ionic liquid–supported nanoparticles for gas-sensing applications
Abstract
20.1 Introduction
20.2 Transducers exploited in ionic liquid sensors
20.3 Different types of ionic liquid–based sensors with nanoparticle support
20.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 21. Advances achieved in solid-phase microextraction using polymeric ionic liquids
Abstract
21.1 Introduction
21.2 Synthesis, structure, and properties of polymeric ionic liquids
21.3 Application of polymeric ionic liquids in environmental analysis
21.4 Concluding remarks and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
References
Chapter 22. Recent applications of ionic liquids in biocatalysis
Abstract
22.1 Introduction
22.2 Biocatalysis in ionic liquids
22.3 Enzyme immobilization on supported ionic liquids
22.4 Applications of ionic liquids and supported ionic liquids in biocatalysis
22.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
Acknowledgments
References
Index

Mohammad Jawaid

Dr. Mohammad Jawaid is currently affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at United Arab Emirates University. Previously he was a senior fellow (professor) in the Laboratory of Biocomposites Technology at the Institute of Tropical Forestry and Forest Products (INTROP), Universiti Putra Malaysia. He is an eminent scientist with more than twenty years of teaching, and research experience in composite materials. His research interests include hybrid reinforced/filled polymer composites, and advanced materials such as graphene/

nanoclay/fire retardant, lignocellulosic reinforced/filled polymer composites, and the modification and treatment of lignocellulosic fibres and solid wood, and nanocomposites and nanocellulose fibres.

Affiliations and expertise

United Arab Emirates University

Akil Ahmad

Akil Ahmad is a Assistant Professor at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia and have seven years of experience as Teaching Fellow, postdoc and six months as Visiting Researcher for Chemical Engineering, Centre of Lipid Engineering and Applied Research, University Technology Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia. He completed a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (2011) with the topic “Modification of resin for their use in the separation, preconcentration and determination of metal ions” from Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India. He has published more than 50 journal articles and book chapters with publishers of international repute. He is an editorial board member of Current World Environment, Sriwijaya Journal of Environment, and Journal of Environmental Science, Computer Science and Engineering & Technology.

Affiliations and expertise

Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department, College of Sciences and Humanities, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia

A. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy

Dr. A. Vijaya Bhaskar Reddy obtained his master’s degree and Ph.D in Chemistry from Sri Venkateswara University, in Tirupati , India. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry, at Atria Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, India. His current research interests include the development of green ionic liquid-based polymers and polymer composites for the extraction of rare earth and precious metals and removal of metal and organic pollutants. After completion of his Ph.D in 2014, he joined the Centre for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security (IPASA), at the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia where he was actively involved in the development of various polymer and non-polymer-based adsorbents for the removal of emerging pollutants in water. In 2018, he moved to the Centre of Research in Ionic Liquids (CORIL), at the Universiti Teknologi Petronas. As a postdoctoral researcher, he has conducted extensive research on the development of Ionic Liquid-based polymers and their application in CO2 capture and separation, dye removal, oil dispersion and recovery of biomolecules through emulsion-based membrane techniques.

Affiliations and expertise

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, Atria Institute of Technology, Bengaluru