Table 1

The commercial applications of ionic liquids and the value of those markets.

IL commercial applicationMarketMarket size (USD)Year
Battery electrolytePortable battery powered products$423B$611B20102016
Alternative solvent to volatile organic compoundsAlternative chemical products and processing$194B$420B20072013
Solvents for CO2 capture in flue gasCarbon capture and storage technologies$89B$236B20072012
Dye sensitized solar cell electrolyteAdvanced materials and devices for renewable energy$18B$32B20102016
Solvents in biogas scrubbersBiogas upgrading$0·05B$0·34B20102016

Source: Market values compiled from reports available on bccresearch.com.

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