Abstract
Some recent developments concerning the syntheses, physical properties and application of metal ion containing ionic liquids (ILs) with magnetic behavior are highlighted. The component ions used so far include both inorganic and organic types, and various strategies, namely not only the proper choice but also the synthesis of anions to introduce the functionality, are presented.
Keywords: Ionic liquid, magnetic, functionality, synthesis, catalysis, Emim, TEMPO, methylimidazolium, ferroceniu, Bmim