Abstract
Phosphonium cation-based ionic liquids (ILs) are a readily available family of ILs that often offer superior properties compared to ammonium cation-based ILs. Recently investigated applications include extraction solvents, electrolytes in batteries and super-capacitors, and corrosion protection. At the same time, the range of cation-anion combinations available commercially has also increased in recent years. Polymerized ionic liquids and polyelectrolytes play major roles in a broad range of biological applications including antimicrobials, non-viral gene delivery, synthetic enzymes, metal chelation, and drug delivery. Ammonium- and phosphonium-containing macromolecules will be reviewed with a focus on structure-property relationships of these polyelectrolytes and ionic liquids. Phosphonium-containing macromolecules often display enhanced performance compared to ammonium analogs.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 3298-3304 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Polymer |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 16 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 5 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ionic liquids
- Macromolecules
- Polyelectrolytes
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry