Magnetic Ionic Liquids in Sample Preparation: Recent Advances and Future Trends

Magnetic Ionic Liquids: Current Achievements and Future Perspectives with a Focus on Computational Approaches

Magnetic ionic liquids (MILs) stand out as a remarkable subclass of ionic liquids (ILs), combining the desirable features of traditional ILs with the unique ability to respond to external magnetic fields. The incorporation of paramagnetic species into their structures endows them with additional attractive features, including thermochromic behavior and luminescence. These exceptional properties position MILs as highly promising materials for diverse applications, such as gas capture, DNA extractions, and sensing technologies. The present Review synthesizes key experimental findings, offering insights into the structural, thermal, magnetic, and optical properties across various MIL families. Special emphasis is placed on unraveling the influence of different paramagnetic species on MILs' behavior and functionality. Additionally, the Review highlights recent advancements in computational approaches applied to MIL research. By leveraging molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, these computational techniques have provided invaluable insights into the underlying mechanisms governing MILs' behavior, facilitating accurate property predictions. In conclusion, this Review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on MILs, showcasing their special properties and potential applications while highlighting the indispensable role of computational methods in unraveling the complexities of these intriguing materials. The Review concludes with a forward-looking perspective on the future directions of research in the field of magnetic ionic liquids.

Development and Application of Green or Sustainable Strategies in Analytical Chemistry

Analytical chemistry is bound to face growing challenges in the near future, especially for the quantification of trace analytes in complex matrices [...]

Assessment of the Equilibrium Constants of Mixed Complexes of Rare Earth Elements with Acidic (Chelating) and Organophosphorus Ligands

A survey of the experimental equilibrium constants in solution for the mixed complexes of 4f ions with acidic (chelating) and O-donor organophosphorus ligands published in the period between 1954 and 2022 is presented. These data are widely used in both analytical and solvent extraction chemistry. Important data evaluation criteria involved the specification of the essential reactions, process conditions and the correctness of techniques and calculations used, as well as appropriate equilibrium analysis of experimental data. Higher-quality data have been evaluated, compiled and presented herein, providing a synoptic view of the unifying theme in this area of research, i.e., synergism.