Three Approaches Three Approaches to Choose an Ionic Solvent – Revisited

Ionic liquids, composed of large, flexible, and asymmetric ions with delocalized electrostatic charges, represent a vast and varied family of liquids, each with distinct chemical structures and interactions. This intrinsic diversity leads to remarkable properties, making them highly attractive as solvents or absorbers. However, the rational design of an ionic liquid tailored to specific properties remains a significant challenge. This presentation revisits three crucial considerations in the selection of ionic solvents: (1) Favorable solute-solvent interactions, whether physical or chemical, are essential in determining solubility and selectivity. (2) The microscopic structure of the solvent directly influences the entropy of solvation, thereby dictating the absorption mechanisms. (3) The difficulty of achieving efficient mass transport underscores the importance of using mixtures of ions or balancing chemistry with free volume to optimize performance...

From Poly(Ionic Liquid)s to PolyDES and New Applications for Ionic Polymers

In this lecture, we will review our recent activities in the synthesis, characterization and applications of new ionic polymers. First, several examples on the synthesis of poly(ionic liquid)s will be shown. The application of those poly(ionic liquid)s in batteries will be explained showing examples of its use as polymer electrolytes in lithium and sodium batteries as well as polymer binders in high voltage cathodes. Second, a novel family of multifunctional deep eutectic monomers based on polyphenols and the corresponding polymers will be discussed. Phenolic chemistry allows modulating molecular interactions tuning the ionic polymer properties from soft adhesive to tough materials. Pyrogallol and hydrocaffeic acid-derived ionic polymers showed outstanding adhesiveness. Additionally, phenolic polymeric deep eutectic solvents (polyDES) featured metal complexation ability, anticorrosion properties and fast processability by digital light 3D printing for bioelectronic applications.

Application of Ionic Liquids in Biorefining

Ionic liquids are versatile solvents that have shown promise in several applications, including biorefining. Defossilising the chemical industry is increasingly important as society transitions from fossil resource dependence to responsible utilisation of renewable and circular raw materials. Biomass is already an important feedstock materials and chemicals; however, better and new processes must be developed to fully exploit the potential and provide the diverse range of products and services that we are accustomed to or aspire to. Ionic liquids can play a role in biorefining due to their strong interactions with biopolymers such as polysaccharides and lignin. In this talk, the journey of developing a wood fractionation process using low-cost ionic liquids is followed from the lab to pilot scale and how the research has inspired additional sustainable ionic liquid applications, in particular, lignin carbon fibre spinning. ...

Past and Future Applications of Deep Eutectic Solvents

From very humble beginnings in 1999, the topic of deep eutectic solvents has come a long way with tens of thousands of papers now in the field. This presentation reviews the inventive process behind these fluids and some of the applications for which they have been used. It also questions many of the assumptions about the limitations of dense ionic fluids and points the direction in which future research could be focussed. Most importantly it questions whether there is a difference between ionic liquids, DESs and aqueous brine solutions.

Located beside the Titanic Slipways, the Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices and Hamilton Graving Dock – the very place where Titanic was designed, built, and launched, Titanic Belfast tells the story of Titanic from her conception, through her construction and launch, to her maiden voyage and subsequent place in history.

The building was designed as a 4 point star (legacy of the white star line) and shaped as ship prow culminating at 126 feet height (same as the Titanic's hull). The activity is on Sunday, September 1st 2024.

This West Belfast walking tour visits the Catholic Falls Road and Protestant Shankill Road. It explains the Troubles and peace process with stops at the famous murals, memorial gardens, and peacewalls between the two communities. It typically lasts 2.5 hours and the distance covered is usually between 1.5 and 2 miles.

This activity is on Wednesday, September 4th 2024.

Anton Paar develops, produces and distributes highly accurate laboratory instruments and process measuring systems, and provides custom-tailored automation and robotic solutions.

It is the world leader in the measurement of density, concentration and carbon dioxide and in the fields of rheometry, non-ambient X-Ray diffraction and Small Angle X-Ray Scattering. Anton Paar GmbH is based in Graz Austria and is owned by the charitable Santner Foundation.

At Mason Technology, we support scientists with advanced equipment, training, and technical services for all chemistry research areas.

Partnering with leading brands such as BUCHI, Buchiglas, Huber, and Mettler Toledo, and Shimadzu, we provide cutting-edge instruments that drive innovation and precision in your laboratory.

Agilent Technologies is a leader in life sciences, diagnostics and applied chemical markets.

The company provides laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise, enabling customers to gain the insights they seek. Agilent's expertise and trusted collaboration give them the highest confidence in our solutions.

The leading supplier of scientific instruments in the UK and Ireland.

We are committed to providing our customers with the best service and support. We understand the importance of reliable service and support when it comes to your scientific instruments, which is why we offer a comprehensive range of services to meet all your needs.