Ionic Liquids in Lipid Processing and Analysis: Opportunities and Challenges

This book serves as a reference for those interested in state-of-the-art research on the science and technology of ionic liquids (ILs), particularly in relation to lipids processing and analysis. Topics include a review of the chemistry and physics of ILs as well as a quantitative understanding of structure-activity relationships at the molecular level. Further, chapter authors examine the molecular basis of the toxicity of ILs, the prediction of the properties of ILs, and the rationale and steps toward a priori design of ionic liquids for task-defined applications.

Emerging research in developing lipid-inspired ILs and their prospective use in drug formulation is described. Among the highlights are the latest advances in IL-mediated biocatalysis and biotransformation, along with lipase production, purification, and activation.

Reviews the state-of-the-art applications of ionic liquids in lipid processing and relevant areas from a variety of perspectivesSummarizes the latest advances in the measurement of the physical and chemical properties of ionic liquids and available databases of thermodynamic property datapointsPresents the tremendous opportunities provided and challenges faced from ionic liquids as a newly emerging technology for lipids processing area

CHAPTER 1. Are Ionic Liquids Ready for Lipids Processing?
CHAPTER 2. Biocatalysis and Biotransformation in Ionic Liquids
CHAPTER 3. Lipase Production and Purification from Fermentation Broth Using Ionic Liquids
CHAPTER 4. Lipase Activation and Stability Enhancement in Ionic Liquids
CHAPTER 5. Rational Design of Ionic Liquids for Lipid Processing
CHAPTER 6. Synthesis and Properties of Lipid-Inspired Ionic Liquids
CHAPTER 7. New Opportunities from Ionic Liquid for Chemical and Biochemical Processes of Lipids
CHAPTER 8. Ionic Liquids in Acylglycerol Synthesis and Modification
CHAPTER 9. Ionic Liquids in Lipid Extraction and Recovery
CHAPTER 10. Ionic Liquids in the Synthesis of Antioxidant Targeted Compounds
CHAPTER 11. Ionic Liquids in the Synthesis of Sugar/Carbohydrate and Lipid Conjugates
CHAPTER 12. Ionic Liquids in the Production of Biodiesel and Other Oleochemicals
CHAPTER 13. Toxicity of Ionic Liquids: Past, Present, and Future
CHAPTER 14. Ionic Liquids in Lipid Analysis