Environmentally Friendly Syntheses Using Ionic Liquids

Increased environmental consciousness within the scientific community has spurred the search for environmentally friendly processes as alternatives to conventional organic solvents. Numerous advances¿including the use of ionic liquids¿have made it possible to develop substitutes for some toxic solvents. The book presents the latest developments in the field. It also reviews the latest applications in a wide range of fields including biotechnology, nuclear science, medicine, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and organic and inorganic chemistry¿all from the standpoint of green sustainable chemistry.