| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/K75927/01 |
| Title: |
IONIC LIQUIDS: CLEAN SOLVENTS FOR CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS |
| Principal Investigator: |
Seddon, Professor K |
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| Department: |
Pure & Applied Chemistry |
| Organisation: |
Queen's University of Belfast |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 June 1996 |
Ends: |
31 May 1999 |
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239,867
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Chemical Synthetic Methodology |
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The main objective of this programme is to explore, develop and understand the role of ionic liquids as media for synthetic organic chemistry, such that current commercial processes using conventional molecular organic solvents may be replaced (within the next ten years) by clean processes using ionic liquid technology, and so that new processes may be developed. Ionic liquids are designer solvents, with NO measurable vapour pressure, making them an ideal medium for clean synthesis. Initial processes for study include the industrially important Diels-Alder reaction and esterification reactions, and the exploratory use of carbon dioxide as an industrial feedstock.
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http://www.qub.ac.uk |