In the past decade, reports detailing the preparation, characterization, and application of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have grown in number significantly, showing signs of increased interest and attention. Indeed, these systems provide tunable polar environments attractive for their ease of synthesis and lack of need for purification. DESs are homogeneous systems composed of two or more components having a depressed melting point compared to either constituent material. As interest and application of DESs grow, the need for a common understanding of their preparation and characterization is required. In this perspective, we discuss metal-free DESs, focusing on their preparation, characterization of physical properties, and considerations for their application. In this work, we highlight inconsistencies or omissions in literature reports, as well as factors for researchers to consider when investigating these systems.
@article{osti_1608304,
author = {Gurkan, Burcu and Squire, Henry and Pentzer, Emily},
title = {Metal-Free Deep Eutectic Solvents: Preparation, Physical Properties, and Significance},
annote = {In the past decade, reports detailing the preparation, characterization, and application of deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have grown in number significantly, showing signs of increased interest and attention. Indeed, these systems provide tunable polar environments attractive for their ease of synthesis and lack of need for purification. DESs are homogeneous systems composed of two or more components having a depressed melting point compared to either constituent material. As interest and application of DESs grow, the need for a common understanding of their preparation and characterization is required. In this perspective, we discuss metal-free DESs, focusing on their preparation, characterization of physical properties, and considerations for their application. In this work, we highlight inconsistencies or omissions in literature reports, as well as factors for researchers to consider when investigating these systems.},
doi = {10.1021/acs.jpclett.9b01980},
url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1608304},
journal = {Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters},
issn = {ISSN 1948-7185},
number = {24},
volume = {10},
place = {United States},
publisher = {American Chemical Society},
year = {2019},
month = {12}}
Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland, OH (United States); Energy Frontier Research Centers (EFRC) (United States). Breakthrough Electrolytes for Energy Storage (BEES)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22)
Grant/Contract Number:
SC0019409
OSTI ID:
1608304
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters Journal Issue: 24 Vol. 10; ISSN 1948-7185