Synthesis and Evaluation of Switchable Hydrophilicity Solvents

Abstract

This work will produce and test a range of chemicals that have potential to be switchable hydrophilicity solvents, and development of novel purification techniques . Produced chemicals will be tested for switchability, those that show SHS properties will be used as catalysts in a variety of chemicals reaction systems as catalysts. Further, through development of a novel SHS catalysts and purification methods it will increase their use both in the laboratory and industrially.

Faculty Mentor: Dr. Roland Lee