“…11,12 They are clean and efficient and are potential alternatives to volatile organic solvents (VOSs). 13 Phosphonium-based ionic liquids (PILs) represent the 3 rd generation of ILs, and their versatility makes them indispensable, 14 including good conductivity, 15 high thermal stability, 16 chemical stability, 17 high surface activity, 18 and non-ammability, 19 among other properties. PILs have rapidly established themselves in a wide range of applications, especially as additives in cosmetics, agrochemicals, drug delivery, and bio-extraction.…”