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Synopsis
Written in a clear, concise and consistent way, this textbook is a valuable introduction to ionic liquids for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses. It explores their nomenclature, history, properties and their wide ranging applications, from catalysis to electrochemistry and clean technology. This second edition covers major developments in ionic liquids science and its applications over recent years, such as the use of ionic liquids for carbon dioxide capture; biomass processing; making biofuels such as ethanol; biomedical applications including drug delivery; and surface science studies and applications including lubrication.