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).
