Nowadays the knowledge of thermodynamic properties for amino acid ionic liquids (AAILs) has been paramount for the design of many chemical processes. In this present work, a series of cholinium-based AAILs ([Ch][AA]) were synthesized by neutralization of choline hydroxide solution with five amino acids and then were characterized by 1 H NMR, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR), elemental analysis, thermogravimetry, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis. Physico-chemical properties such as density, viscosity, refractive index, and conductivity were measured and correlated with the empirical equations in a wide temperature range. The thermal expansion coefficient values were also calculated from the acquired experimental density values. From the experimental data, it was found that the density, viscosity, and refractive index decreased while conductivity increased with the increase of temperature. The correlation results were proposed to be in good agreement with the experimental data, and optimal fitting parameters were presented. In addition, the coefficient of thermal expansion was considered to be independent of temperature in the range of (298.15 to 353.15) K.

Ni nanocatalysts modified with a Mo dopant and a graphene support have been used as a low cost catalyst with Pt-like activity and robust durability for hydrogen evolution from the hydrolysis of ammonia borane under ambient atmosphere at room temperature.

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Amorphous CeOx-doped Rh-Ni NPs grown on reduced graphene oxide nanosheets have been used as highly efficient and recyclable catalysts for complete hydrogen generation from aqueous solution of N2H4BH3 or N2H4.