The Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids Discussion Group (MSILDG) is one of the RSC's many Interest Groups. The Interest Groups are member driven groups which exist to benefit RSC members, and the wider chemical science community, in line with the RSC's strategy and charter.

Aims

  • To be the focal point for RSC members with an interest in the field of ionic liquids, at high and room temperature. 
  • To provide a network of experienced scientists to offer professional advice to other members.
  • To actively encourages younger scientists working in the field of high and low temperature molten salt chemistry.   

Activities

The Group holds two meetings every year, one in the summer and one just before Christmas.

These meetings cover a wide range of non-aqueous chemistries including:

  • Inorganic and organic molten salt chemistry
  • Properties and applications of ionic liquids
  • Glass chemistry
  • Molten and solid electrolyte fuel cell technologies
  • Battery applications
  • Inorganic gas phase chemistry
  • Geochemistry
  • Electrochemistry
  • Slags
  • Metal refining
  • Thermodynamics and chemical modelling

Benefits

  • Reduced registration fees for all MSDG Conferences.
  • Student bursaries to attend other molten salt related meetings in the UK and abroad. 

Get Involved

We are always looking for new members who are keen to get involved and to help organise our activities. If you would like to find out more please contact the Secretary.

We also encourage you to connect with us on .

How to Join

RSC members can join the Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids Discussion Group by updating their details in the “My communities and subscriptions” tab of the online RSC membership area. Please .

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Awards

Information about current awards offered by the Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids Discussion Group.

Forthcoming events

Forthcoming events organised by the Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids Discussion Group.

Visit the MSILDG website for more information about the Group's activities

Contact the Secretary

For further information on the Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids Discussion Group you can contact the Secretary, Dr Ian McPherson MRSC.

Support for interest groups

Useful information and resources for all RSC interest groups.

Downloadable files

Annual report 2018

Committee

Chair

Professor George Chen CChem FRSC

Secretary

Dr Ian McPherson MRSC

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Treasurer

Dr Agnieszka Brandt-Talbot MRSC

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