This webinar will discuss the latest advancements in pyrrolidiniumsalts, their unique properties, and their potential impact onenergy storage and sustainable material processing.


SYNOPSIS

Pyrrolidinium-based ionic liquids and ionic plastic crystals have gained significant interest due to their high thermal and electrochemical stability. This talk will explore their applications in energy technology and biomass processing.

• Electrochemical Applications – Pyrrolidinium-based ionic liquids are widely used as electrolytes
   in lithium-ion batteries, but challenges remain in battery performance. The introduction of
   zwitterion structures has been explored to improve ion conductivity.
• Ionic Plastic Crystals – Certain pyrrolidinium salts exhibit plastic crystalline phases, enhancing
   ionic conductivity when combined with lithium, sodium, or magnesium salts. These materials
   show promise as flexible solid electrolytes in rechargeable batteries.
• Biomass Processing – Some ionic liquids can dissolve cellulose, an otherwise insoluble natural
   polymer. Pyrrolidinium hydroxide solutions have shown effective cellulose dissolution at room
   temperature, presenting new possibilities for biomass processing.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Dr. Masahiro Fujita
Professor, Department of Materials andLife Sciences, Sophia University, Japan

Dr. Fujita specializes in the design of functional organic electrolytes, including ionic liquids and plastic crystals, for energy storage applications like Li-ion and Mg-ion batteries. His research also focuses on cellulose dissolution and hydrogel synthesis.

Education & Experience:

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology (2002)
• Postdoctoral research at Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology and Monash University
• Professor at Sophia University since 2019

Awards:

• Award for Encouragement of Research in Polymer Science,
  The Society of Polymer Science, Japan (2004)
• Linus Pauling Lecture Award, Mahatma Gandhi University, India (2023)