Modulating transport properties in N-alkyl-4-cyanopyridinium ionic liquids through formation of liquid charge transfer complexes

Aloisia Elaine King; Josh J. Bailey; Jiabo Le; Adam H. Turner; Rudra N Purusottam; Eva Dahlqvist; Anna Martinelli; Małgorzata Swadźba‐Kwaśny; John D. Holbrey

doi:10.1039/d6ta02268e

January 1, 2026Journal of Materials Chemistry AOpen Access

Modulating transport properties in N-alkyl-4-cyanopyridinium ionic liquids through formation of liquid charge transfer complexes

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This research aims to evaluate how the formation of liquid charge-transfer complexes affects the transport properties of ionic liquids.
Investigated conductivity and viscosity changes in nitrile-functionalized ionic liquids.
Analyzed the interactions between various [Cn4CNPy][NTf2] ionic liquids and 1-methylnaphthalene.
Increased charge-transfer complex formation led to higher conductivity in the ionic liquids.
Viscosity decreased with specific n-alkyl variations, enhancing liquid performance.

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Investigates transport properties in ionic liquids, suggesting new functionalities.

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The impact of liquid charge-transfer complex formation between nitrile-functionalised N-alkyl-4-cyanopyridinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide ionic liquids ([Cn4CNPy][NTf2], n = 1-4) and 1-methylnaphthalene on conductivity and viscosity of the liquids has been investigated. These...

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