Our interests lie in the synthesis and characterization of uranyl and neptunyl coordination complexes from task-specific ionic liquid (TSIL) solvent systems. In particular, we are interested in the relationships between the uranyl and neptunyl chemistries as typified by their structural unit topologies, interstitial complexes, and hydrogen bonding networks. Our research has yielded several novel compounds, running the dimensionality gamut from monomeric species through three-dimensional frameworks, of which include several novel topologies. Our results illustrate the utility that ionothermal syntheses bring to bear in exploring hitherto unknown actinyl chemistries outside the realm of traditional hydrothermal methods.

Ionothermal effects on actinyl coordination chemistry using task-specific ionic liquids

249th National Meeting (2015)

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