Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Due to their characteristic advantages, ionic liquids (ILs) are gaining considerable attention as replacement solvent systems in organic chemistry as well as separation/extraction media in analytical chemistry.ILs possess a variety of unique properties including negligible vapor pressure, high thermal stability, wide viscosity range, and can undergo a multitude of different solvation interactions.In addition, the structural tuneability of these compounds allows for them to be tailor-made for specific applications.However, it is currently not well-understood how the structural make-up and composition of ILs affect their overall solvation properties.In this research, the development of a structural model based on the solvation parameter model for pyridinium and imidazolium-based ILs was demonstrated.In particular, the IL solvation properties were analyzed and compared utilizing various substituents on the imidazolium and pyridinium ring while studying ILs employing different anions with fixed cation structures.Furthermore, the gas chromatography stationary phases containing binary iv mixtures of ILs were examined and the effect of the IL structure and composition on the solvation properties were reported.The quantitative evaluation of ILs were used as a basis in the study of cellulose dissolution.v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Science amazes me ever since when I am little.I was fond of reading science books, watching television shows and seeing anything that involves science.I used to remember when I am about 9 years old, I am watching a variety show in television when the host asked the contestant, "what do you want when you grow up?"The kid replied," I want to be scientist".At that moment I was so curious what it meant so I looked it up in the dictionary and encyclopedia to know what it is.After carefully reading, I thought that is a very interesting profession and I told myself that someday I would become a scientist.After years of hardwork and patience, finally, I became one.And as I now conquer my journey as a scientist, I am so grateful that I met and surrounded by people with both talent and love for science that shaped and molded me for what I am now.It is to these people that I now am honored to acknowledge.My deep gratitude is extended to my advisor, Dr. Jared L. Anderson that showed and taught me chemistry beyond enchantment.I am grateful for the experience, the passion and discipline I have developed.The experience I have, help me to be more prepared to become a better person and researcher.To my committee members, Dr. Kirchhoff, Dr, Bigioni, Dr, Schall
Author: Ma. Leah Terencia Navarro Basa
Institution: University of Toledo
Language: English
Subfield: Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Field: Chemistry
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2171546240