Ionic liquids: into the vapour phase

This Thesis explores the subject of the characterisation and properties of the vapour phase of ionic liquids (ILs). Chapter 1 provides a review of the relevant literature and a general introduction to the field. Chapter 2 gives a review of the primary technique used to record the results presented in this Thesis, temperature programmed desorption (TPD). The review also encompasses a description of line of sight mass spectrometry (LOSMS), the technique used for monitoring IL desorption at ultra-high vacuum (UHV).EThOS - Electronic Theses Online ServiceGBUnited Kingdo