Ionic Liquids in Chromatography and Capillary Electrophoresis

Abstract

Abstract One of the major challenges facing the chemical industry is the development of new, “green” technologies which reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing processes. Ionic liquids are emerging as a promising alternative to traditional organic solvents and are, thus, generating considerable interest in a variety of areas. This review examines some of the unique properties of ionic liquids and their applications in analytical separations.