An introduction to zwitterionic salts. Issue 17 (19th July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Blesic, Marijana; Gilmore, Brendan F.; Holbrey, John D.; Jacquemin, Johan; Level, Gaelle; Nockemann, Peter; Stella, Lorenzo
• Is Part Of: Green chemistry. Volume 19:Issue 17(2017)
• Page Start: 4007
• Page End: 4011
• Publication Date: 2017-07-19
• Subjects: Environmental chemistry -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Environmental management -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1039/c7gc01523b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9262

Abstract

Abstract : Zwitterionic salts: highly hydrophilic materials, incorporating some characteristics of zwitterions, ionic liquids, and inorganic salts with potential applications in the biomedical field and separation technology. Abstract : Zwitterionic salts are hybrid materials, incorporating some characteristics of zwitterions and of ionic liquids, e.g. numerous options for structural design and functionalisation. They are comprised of cations and anions in which an additional zwitterionic moiety is embedded into either the cation or the anion. Such materials are characterised by having extended polar domains and high hydrophilicity. Here, we present results from the study of novel zwitterionic salts that are representative examples of this class of materials and illustrate the potential to exploit their functionalities and high hydrophilicity.