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Polymerized Ionic Liquids (smart Materials Series)
by Hiroyuki Ohno /
2017 / English / PDF
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The applications of ionic liquids can be enormously expanded by
arranging the organic ions in the form of a polymer
architecture. Polymerized ionic liquids (PILs), also known as
poly(ionic liquid)s or polymeric ionic liquids, provide almost
all features of ionic polymers plus a rare versatility in design.
The mechanical properties of the solid or solid-like polymers can
also be controlled by external stimuli, the basis for designing
smart materials.
The applications of ionic liquids can be enormously expanded by
arranging the organic ions in the form of a polymer
architecture. Polymerized ionic liquids (PILs), also known as
poly(ionic liquid)s or polymeric ionic liquids, provide almost
all features of ionic polymers plus a rare versatility in design.
The mechanical properties of the solid or solid-like polymers can
also be controlled by external stimuli, the basis for designing
smart materials.
Known for over four decades, PILs are a member of the ionic
polymers family. Although the previous forms of ionic polymers
have a partial ionicity, PILs are entirely composed of ions.
Therefore, they offer a better flexibility for designing a
responsive architecture as smart materials. Despite the
terminology, PILs can be synthesized from solid organic ionic
salts since the monomer liquidity is not a requirement for the
polymerization process. Ionicity can also be induced to a neutral
polymer by post-polymerization treatments.
Known for over four decades, PILs are a member of the ionic
polymers family. Although the previous forms of ionic polymers
have a partial ionicity, PILs are entirely composed of ions.
Therefore, they offer a better flexibility for designing a
responsive architecture as smart materials. Despite the
terminology, PILs can be synthesized from solid organic ionic
salts since the monomer liquidity is not a requirement for the
polymerization process. Ionicity can also be induced to a neutral
polymer by post-polymerization treatments.
This is indeed an emerging field whose capabilities have been
somehow overshadowed by the popularity of ionic liquids. However,
recent reports in the literature have shown impressive potentials
for the future. Written by leading authors, the present book
provides a comprehensive overview of this exciting area,
discussing various aspects of PILs and their applications as
smart materials. Owing to the novelty of this area of research,
the book will appeal to a broad readership including students and
researchers from materials science, polymer science, chemistry,
and physics.
This is indeed an emerging field whose capabilities have been
somehow overshadowed by the popularity of ionic liquids. However,
recent reports in the literature have shown impressive potentials
for the future. Written by leading authors, the present book
provides a comprehensive overview of this exciting area,
discussing various aspects of PILs and their applications as
smart materials. Owing to the novelty of this area of research,
the book will appeal to a broad readership including students and
researchers from materials science, polymer science, chemistry,
and physics.