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Advancing Catalysis with Lonic Liquids: Current Research and Future Opportunities
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Advancing Catalysis with Lonic Liquids: Current Research and Future Opportunities

A special issue of Catalysts (ISSN 2073-4344). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Catalysis".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 September 2023) | Viewed by 4487

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Boumediene Haddad

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Department of Chemistry, Dr. Moulay Tahar University of Saida, 20000 Saida, Algeria
Interests: ionic liquids (IL); synthetic organic chemistry; ultrasound; microwave; batteries and supercapacitors; green chemistry; solvent-free catalysis
Prof. Dr. Slimane Merouani

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Department of Chemical engineering, Faculty of Process Engineering, University Constantine 3 Salah Boubnider, P.O. Box 72, 25000 Constantine, Algeria
Interests: innovative technologies for water and wastewater treatment; advanced oxidation processes (AOPs); advanced reduction processes (ARPs); ultrasound and sonochemistry; free radicals research and use; energy storage, saving and management; hydrogen energy (production and storage); phase change materials (PCMs) and its application; solar energy and its applications; process modeling and simulation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Ionic liquids have emerged as a versatile class of solvents with a unique combination of properties, such as a low volatility, high polarity, tunable acidity/basicity, and thermal stability. These properties make ionic liquids attractive for a wide range of applications, including catalysis. The use of ionic liquids as catalysts or co-catalysts has gained considerable attention in recent years, owing to their ability to enhance the selectivity, activity, and stability of the catalysts, as well as their compatibility with various substrates and reaction conditions. Ionic liquids have been shown to promote various catalytic reactions, such as acid-catalyzed reactions, transition-metal-catalyzed reactions, enzymatic reactions, and photocatalytic reactions, among others. Moreover, the design and synthesis of new ionic liquids with tailored structures and properties offer new opportunities for developing novel and efficient catalytic systems. In light of these exciting developments, this Special Issue on ionic liquids in catalysis covers diverse applications and identifies future research opportunities in this field. It is a timely and necessary overview of the recent developments.

This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the diverse applications and potential of ionic liquids in catalysis, highlighting their unique physicochemical properties and advantages over traditional solvents and catalysts. The Issue aims also to address the challenges and opportunities associated with the use of ionic liquids in catalysis, and promote the development of novel, efficient, and sustainable catalytic systems for a wide range of applications.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Acid-catalyzed reactions using ionic liquids.
  • Transition-metal-catalyzed reactions using ionic liquids.
  • Biocatalysis using ionic liquids.
  • Use of ionic liquids in various types of catalytic systems.
  • Tuning the properties of ionic liquids for specific catalytic applications.
  • Challenges and opportunities associated with the use of ionic liquids in catalysis.
  • Potential toxicity and environmental impact of ionic liquids in catalysis.
  • Understanding the interactions between ionic liquids and catalysts in catalytic systems.
  • Development of novel, efficient, and sustainable catalytic systems using ionic liquids.
  • Other innovative applications.

Prof. Dr. Boumediene Haddad
Prof. Dr. Slimane Merouani
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Catalysts is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • ionic liquids
  • catalysis
  • green chemistry
  • solvent-free catalysis
  • reaction media
  • heterogeneous catalysis
  • homogeneous catalysis
  • sustainable processes
  • renewable resources

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Novel Ionic Liquid Synthesis of Bimetallic Fe–Ru Catalysts for the Direct Hydrogenation of CO2 to Short Chain Hydrocarbons
by Marina Maddaloni, Ander Centeno-Pedrazo, Simone Avanzi, Nayan Jyoti Mazumdar, Haresh Manyar and Nancy Artioli
Catalysts 2023, 13(12), 1499; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13121499 - 07 Dec 2023
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The selective hydrogenation of CO2 for the production of net-zero fuels and essential chemical building blocks is a promising approach to combat climate change. Key to this endeavor is the development of catalysts with high activity and selectivity for desired hydrocarbon products [...] Read more.
The selective hydrogenation of CO2 for the production of net-zero fuels and essential chemical building blocks is a promising approach to combat climate change. Key to this endeavor is the development of catalysts with high activity and selectivity for desired hydrocarbon products in the C2–C5 range. The process involves a two-step reaction, starting with the reverse water–gas shift (RWGS) reaction and proceeding to the Fischer–Tropsch reactions under high pressure. Understanding the catalyst features that control the selectivity of these pathways is crucial for product formation, as well as identifying morphological changes in the catalysts during the reaction to optimize their performance. In this study, an innovative method for synthesizing iron–ruthenium bimetallic catalysts is introduced, capitalizing on the synergistic effects of these metals as active phases. This method leverages ionic liquids as solvents, allowing for the precise and uniform distribution of active metal phases. Advanced characterizations and extensive catalytic tests have demonstrated that the use of ionic liquids outperformed traditional colloid-based techniques, resulting in superior selectivity for target hydrocarbons. The success of this inventive approach not only advances the field of CO2 hydrogenation catalysis, but also represents a significant stride towards sustainable e-fuel production. Full article
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