Rongtian Lin , Jiaping Qian , Jiaheng Zhang , Huijing Li , Yanchao Wu
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Abstract
Ionic liquids (ILs) comprise organic cations and either inorganic or organic anions and exist in a liquid state at room temperature. Owing to their simple preparation, good stability, strong solubility, and adjustable structure, ILs have been widely explored in biomedicine. ILs increase the solubility and stability of insoluble drugs, are biocompatible, and promote transdermal drug penetration, rendering them potential carriers in transdermal drug delivery systems. In addition, they can form active pharmaceutical ingredient ILs, improve the bioavailability of drugs, enhance efficacy, and overcome current limitations in transdermal drug delivery systems. This review comprehensively evaluates the development history, classification, and design of ILs, focusing on their applications and safety. Moreover, it summarizes new IL-based drug delivery preparations and provides references for further research and development of ILs in transdermal drug delivery systems.
期刊介绍:
The journal includes papers in the following areas:
– Simple organic liquids and mixtures
– Ionic liquids
– Surfactant solutions (including micelles and vesicles) and liquid interfaces
– Colloidal solutions and nanoparticles
– Thermotropic and lyotropic liquid crystals
– Ferrofluids
– Water, aqueous solutions and other hydrogen-bonded liquids
– Lubricants, polymer solutions and melts
– Molten metals and salts
– Phase transitions and critical phenomena in liquids and confined fluids
– Self assembly in complex liquids.– Biomolecules in solution
The emphasis is on the molecular (or microscopic) understanding of particular liquids or liquid systems, especially concerning structure, dynamics and intermolecular forces. The experimental techniques used may include:
– Conventional spectroscopy (mid-IR and far-IR, Raman, NMR, etc.)
– Non-linear optics and time resolved spectroscopy (psec, fsec, asec, ISRS, etc.)
– Light scattering (Rayleigh, Brillouin, PCS, etc.)
– Dielectric relaxation
– X-ray and neutron scattering and diffraction.
Experimental studies, computer simulations (MD or MC) and analytical theory will be considered for publication; papers just reporting experimental results that do not contribute to the understanding of the fundamentals of molecular and ionic liquids will not be accepted. Only papers of a non-routine nature and advancing the field will be considered for publication.