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In this chapter we first analyze the reasons that some substances, ionic or otherwise, have melting points that are low relative to others of their class. In the case of ionic liquids such systems then may remain liquid at ambient temperature, and provide the basis for novel electrolytes and synthetic reaction media, or alternatively may form glassy solids during cooling. We then discuss a variety of examples of systems that may be useful in either of the above ambient temperature liquid categories. We analyse the factors that decide the fluidities of ambient temperature ionic liquids and give data on a class of such liquids that may have superior properties for “green” chemistry and photoelectrochemical cell purposes.
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Angell, C.A. (2002). Origin and Control of Low-Melting Behavior in Salts, Polysalts, Salt Solvates, and Glassformers. In: Gaune-Escard, M. (eds) Molten Salts: From Fundamentals to Applications. NATO Science Series, vol 52. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-0458-9_12
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