Ionic Liquids in Separation of Metal Ions from Aqueous Solutions

Solvents and catalysts for organic reactions:  Friedel-Crafts reactions,  Alkylation,  Izomerisation,  Acylation,  Esterification,  Cracking,  Diels-Alder addition,  Wittig reactions,  Polymerisation. Solvents in separation processes:  Extraction of metals and organic compounds,  Nuclear wastewater treatment,  Production of selective liquid membranes and sensors. Others:  Electrolytes in chemical sources of energy,  Lubricants,  Plasticizers,  Bactericides,  Fungicides,  Antielectrostatic agents,  Selective absorber of sulphur compounds from gasoline and oils.