N-Heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) have become one of the most widely studied class of
ligands in molecular chemistry and have found applications in fields as varied as catalysis …

Poly (ionic liquid) s (PILs), as an innovative class of polyelectrolytes, are composed of
polymeric backbones with IL species in each repeating unit. The combined merits of the …

The demand for valuable metals such as rare earth elements and platinum group metals is
rising fast in the context of the depletion of natural resources and international conflicts …

Ionic liquids offer a unique suite of properties that make them important candidates for a
number of energy related applications. Cation–anion combinations that exhibit low volatility …

This article reviews the general strategies for the design of innovative polymer electrolytes
using poly (ionic liquid) s. First, we review the properties of poly (ionic liquid) s as solid …

The key challenges in the advancement of actuator technologies related to artificial muscles
include fast-response time, low operation voltages and durability. Although several …

Electroactive actuators have received enormous interest for a variety of biomimetic
technologies ranging from robotics and microsensors to artificial muscles. Major challenges …

Electroactive ionic gel/metal nanocomposites are produced by implanting supersonically
accelerated neutral gold nanoparticles into a novel chemically crosslinked ion conductive …

The overview of the published data on a new class of polyelectrolytes—the so-called
polymeric ionic liquids or poly (ionic liquid) s—is presented. The peculiarities of their …

Facing stringent regulations on wastewater discharge containing heavy metal ions, various
industries are demanding more efficient and effective treatment methods. Among the …