Expertise

Dr. West’s research is centered on solution chemistry and molecular thermodynamics, with a specific interest in developing ionic liquids and supercritical fluids as environmentally benign solvents systems for reactions and separations.

Current topics of interest include: 

  • Thermally robust ionic liquids for use as solvents and heat transfer fluids
  • Aqueous ionic amine solutions for CO2 capture/air revitalization in spacecraft
  • Ionic liquid enhanced supercritical fluid extraction
  • Anti-microbial textile synthesis

Research:

  • Solution chemistry and molecular thermodynamics
  • Ionic liquids and supercritical fluids
  • Lipidic ionic liquids for separation of nonpolar species
  • Supercritical fluids as solvents
  • Synthesis methods for components of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
Communities
Chemical Engineering
Degrees
PhD, Georgia Institute of Technology, Chemical Engineering, 2001
BS, University of Virginia, Chemical Engineering, 1996
Keywords
ionic liquids supercritical fluids reactions in alternative solvents gas-expanded liquids colloid & surface chemistry
Associations
American Chemical Society
American Institute of Chemical Engineers