Poly(ionic liquid)s: Synthesis, properties, and application

The overview of the published data on a new class of polyelectrolytes-the so-called polymeric ionic liquids or poly(ionic liquid)s-is presented. The peculiarities of their synthesis and the factors affecting their molar masses, solubility, ionic conductivity, electrochemical stability, and thermal properties are discussed. The mainstreams in the application of poly(ionic liquid)s and materials formed on their basis are illustrated by specific examples.