Novel Ionic Liquid Based Materials for the Marine Applications

Our seas and oceans have increasingly become repositories for millions of tons of pollutants with subsequent severe environmental, health, social, and economic impacts. The contamination of Oceans is becoming serious threat to living beings and suthe stainable development of many regions in the world. With global climate change and the deterioration of the marine environment, new and effective pollution control approaches for the marine ecosystem have received widespread attention. Also, the deterioration of the marine environment has profoundly affected the structure and function of microbial communities, leading to changes in the biogenic factor cycle mediated by microorganisms. Overall, the marine environment presents unique challenges and demands in terms of materials used in various applications, such as corrosion resistance, antifouling properties, and environmental compatibility.



Ionic liquids (ILs) have emerged as promising candidates for marine applications due to their unique properties, including low volatility, high thermal stability, and tunable physicochemical characteristics. This Research Topic aims to highlight the latest developments in the synthesis, characterization, and application of novel IL-based materials for marine environments.



We welcome Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:



- Ionic Liquid Materials for Corrosion Protection

- Ionic Liquid Materials for Antifouling Applications

- Ionic Liquid Materials for Energy Storage in Marine Systems

- Ionic Liquid Materials for Environmental Sustainability

- Ionic Liquid Materials for Sensing and Monitoring

- Synthesis, Characterization and Properties of Ionic Liquid Materials

- Ionic Liquid based Materials for the Degradation of Microplastics

- Ionic Liquid Materials for the Mitigation of Untreated Sewage from Marine Systems

- Economic Aspects of Marine Pollution Prevention and Control



This Research Topic concludes by summarizing the advancements and potential future directions in the field of novel IL-based materials for marine applications.



Authors are encouraged to submit original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that address the themes outlined above. The Research Topic aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in IL-based materials for marine applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and pushing the boundaries of research in this exciting field.

Keywords: Marine systems, microplastics, ocean oil spills, energy storage, ionic liquids

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