Recent advances in bio-inspired ionic liquid-based interfacial materials from preparation to application

Abstract

Natural creatures always display unique and charming functions, such as the adhesion of mussels and the lubrication of Nepenthes, to maintain their life activities. Bio-inspired interfacial materials infused with liquid, especially for ionic liquids (ILs), have been designed and prepared to meet the emerging and rising needs of human beings. In this review, we first summarize the recent development of bio-inspired IL-based interfacial materials (BILIMs), ranging from the synthesis strategy to the design principle. Then, we discuss the advanced applications of BILIMs from anti-adhesive aspects (e.g., anti-biofouling, anti-liquid fouling, and anti-solid fouling) to adhesive aspects (e.g., biological sensor, adhesive tape, and wound dressing). Finally, the current limitations and future prospects of BILIMs are provided to feed the actual needs.

Principles and practice of greener ionic liquid–nanoparticles biosystem

“…29,46,49,162,175 This observation is rather unexpected, considering the substantial growth of research on ILs incorporating natural elements. 192,193 In our opinion, partially or fully naturally-sourced ILs can serve as a solid foundation for establishing a comprehensive platform for ILs-NPs biosystems and may pave the way for future directions in expanding the environmentally friendly development of nanotechnology.…”

Sustainable valorization of cherry (Prunus avium L.) pomace waste via the combined use of (NA)DESs and bio-ILs

“…29 Among them, ionogels are gel materials whose liquid phase is an IL while the matrix can be organic, inorganic, or hybrid organic-inorganic possessing a broad range of uses such as in electrochemical devices, energy storage, sensors and biosensors, 30,31 biomedical materials, catalysts etc. 32,33 In particular, cellulose is an excellent working building block for the preparation of ionogels due to the presence of three hydroxyl groups in each glucose unit. It can be used without any alterations or as modified by introducing functional groups for the formation of both physical or chemical ionogels.…”