Composites of porous materials with ionic liquids: Synthesis, characterization, applications, and beyond

Modification of the physicochemical properties of porous materials by using ionic liquids (ILs) has been widely studied for various applications. The combined advantages of ILs and porous materials provide great potential in gas adsorption and separation, catalysis, liquid-phase adsorption and separation, and ionic conductivity owing to the superior performances of the hybrid composites. In this review, we aimed to provide a perspective on the evolution of IL/porous material composites as a research field by discussing several different types of porous materials, including metal organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), zeolites, and carbonaceous-materials. The main challenges and opportunities in synthesis methods, characterization techniques, applications, and future opportunities of IL/porous materials are discussed in detail to create a road map for the area. Future advances of the field addressed in this review will provide in-depth insights into the design and development of these novel hybrid materials and their replacement with conventional materials.

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The modification of porous materials' physicochemical properties using ionic liquids (ILs) has been extensively studied for various applications. The combination of ILs and porous materials shows great potential in gas adsorption and separation, catalysis, liquid-phase adsorption and separation, and ionic conductivity due to superior performances of hybrid composites. This review discusses the evolution of IL/porous material composites as a research field by exploring different types of porous materials, including metal organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), zeolites, and carbonaceous materials. The challenges, opportunities, synthesis methods, characterization techniques, applications, and future prospects of IL/porous materials are discussed to provide a roadmap for this area. The future advancements discussed in this review will provide insights into the design and development of novel hybrid materials and their potential to replace conventional materials.