biostudies-literatureJimenez-Victoria AConsejo Nacional de Ciencia y TecnologíaDeutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft3475https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9459948biostudies-literatureUnknown14(17)We investigate the use of an ionic liquid (IL) as a surfactant in emulsion polymerization (EP) reactions. ILs have been proposed as surfactants for micellar dispersions, emulsions, micro-emulsions and suspensions. Thus, it is important to acquire knowledge of the application of ILs in heterogeneous polymerizations. We selected the amphiphile cationic oligoether IoLiLyte C1EG™ as an IL for this purpose and compared its performance to that of the conventional surfactant dodecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (DTAB) in the EP of methyl methacrylate and styrene. After we found the proper concentration range of the IL, this amphiphile showed similar polymerization rates to those observed with DTAB for both monomers. The evolution of monomer conversion and the final average diameter of formed polymePolymersEmulsion Polymerization Using an Amphiphilic Oligoether Ionic Liquid as a Surfactant.PMC9459948A1-S-46343299058316213987256358Jimenez-Victoria APeralta-Rodriguez RDCortez-Mazatan GYSoriano-Melgar LAASaldivar-Guerra EGuerrero-Sanchez CfalseEmulsion Polymerization Using an Amphiphilic Oligoether Ionic Liquid as a Surfactant.We investigate the use of an ionic liquid (IL) as a surfactant in emulsion polymerization (EP) reactions. ILs have been proposed as surfactants for micellar dispersions, emulsions, micro-emulsions and suspensions. Thus, it is important to acquire knowledge of the application of ILs in heterogeneous polymerizations. We selected the amphiphile cationic oligoether IoLiLyte C1EG™ as an IL for this purpose and compared its performance to that of the conventional surfactant dodecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (DTAB) in the EP of methyl methacrylate and styrene. After we found the proper concentration range of the IL, this amphiphile showed similar polymerization rates to those observed with DTAB for both monomers. The evolution of monomer conversion and the final average diameter of formed polyme2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Aug2025-08-30T03:13:06.855Z2025-08-30T03:09:24.496ZS-EPMC94599483608054810.3390/polym14173475