Ionic Liquids Workshop
Background,
State-of-the-Art, and Academic/Industrial Applications
The University of Alabama,
KEY TOPICS TO BE PRESENTED
BACKGROUND AND
PROPERTIES
- History/Overview/Definitions
- Patent and Literature Searching and Evaluation
- Synthesis of Ionic Liquids
- Task Specific Ionic Liquids (TSIL)
- Characterization and Purity
- Physical Properties
- Solvent Properties
- Gas Solubilities and Liquid/Liquid Equilibria
- Recycle
- Toxicity
- Disposal
- How to Choose an Ionic Liquid
APPLICATIONS
- Ionic Liquids in Synthesis
- Ionic Liquids in Catalysis
- Ionic Liquids in Separations
- Gas Separations and Extractive Distillation
- Liquid/Liquid
- Ionic Liquids and Polymers
- Novel and Possible Future Applications
- Current or Near Term Industrial Applications
BULK USE AND
MANUFACTURING ISSUES
- Commercial Availability
- Methods of Bulk Manufacture
- Current and Future Costs
FUTURE TRENDS PANEL
DISCUSSION
- Future Trends/Wrap Up
HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
- Synthesis of a Simple Ionic Liquid
- Pouring, Density Measurement, Separations.