The Ionic Liquids GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The Ionic Liquids GRC 2026: Building an International Scientific Community The Ionic Liquids Gordon Research Conference (GRC) is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field. Focus on Ionic Liquids and Molten Salts Ionic liquids (ILs) and molten salts (MSs) are a class of liquid material made solely of ions. Both have been known for a long time, but renewed excitement about these exists because of the wide range of applications in energy, engineering, industrial, chemical, medical, analytical, biological, sensing and numerous other technologies.
Examples include:
Molten Salts: Used as heat transfer fluids in solar collectors and as coolants and/or fuel in molten salt nuclear reactors.
Ionic Liquids: Employed as electrolytes in batteries, capacitors, solar cells, and industrial electrochemistry, including metal plating.
Engineering Materials: Utilized as hydraulic fluids, lubricants, high-energy materials, and aerospace propellants.
Reagents and Solvents: Applied in catalysis, gas capture, separations, biorefining, additive manufacturing, biopolymer processing, and recycling processes. Analytical Chemistry: Used as selective agents in separations as well as gas and biosensors.
Medical Applications: Capable of solubilizing drugs, drug delivery, biological preservatives, and serving as active pharmaceuticals and antimicrobial agents.
Expanding Horizons in Ionic Liquids Research: Building upon recent advancements, much remains to be understood about the bulk and interfacial structures, dynamics, thermodynamics, and other properties of IL and MS systems. The range of associated materials has rapidly expanded to include deep eutectic solvents, protic-ILs, zwitterionic liquids, bio-derived ILs, ionic polymers, membranes, supramolecular assemblies, ionogels, magnetic ILs, colloids and microemulsions, IL MOFs/COFs, IL-coated nanoparticles, and more. The behavior of these systems at interfaces, under confinement, with co-solvents, and under extreme conditions is of great interest.
Join Us at the 2026 GRC on Ionic Liquids! The 2026 GRC on Ionic Liquids will provide opportunities to delve into these cutting-edge topics, to share recent results, and discuss the next steps for research and development. We hope that you can come join us at this GRC, and participate in strengthening this thriving and welcoming community!
