Aggregation behavior of long-chain ionic liquids in an ionic liquid

Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2008 Aug 14;10(30):4375-7. doi: 10.1039/b807339b. Epub 2008 Jun 19.

Abstract

The aggregation behavior of long-chain ionic liquids 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide (C(n)mimBr) in another ionic liquid, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate (bmimBF(4)), was studied for the first time. Surface tension measurements revealed that aggregates are formed by C(n)mimBr, and freeze fracture transmission electron microscopy (FF-TEM) observations suggested the aggregates are spheres with a size much larger than traditional micelles. The sizes of the aggregates were further confirmed by dynamic light scattering (DLS) measurements.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Borates / chemistry
  • Imidazoles / chemistry
  • Ionic Liquids / chemistry*
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Models, Chemical
  • Surface Properties
  • Surface Tension

Substances

  • 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate
  • Borates
  • Imidazoles
  • Ionic Liquids
  • 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride