Ionic liquids and their heating behaviour during microwave irradiation - a state of the art report and challenge to assessment

Ionic liquids of the 1,3-dialkylimidazolium-type reveal great potential for the innovative application of microwaves for synthesis as well as for separations. Ionic liquids efficiently absorb microwave energy and thus are employed as solvents and co-solvents. In this context, microwaves assist in carrying out syntheses or unit operations.