Phase Separation Enabled Functional Ionogels

Xue Wang; Xin Fu; Lie Chen; Ming-Jie Liu

doi:10.1007/s10118-026-3591-z

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Phase Separation Enabled Functional Ionogels

Special Topic: Functional Gels | Updated：2026-05-30

- Phase Separation Enabled Functional Ionogels
- Chinese Journal of Polymer Science Vol. 44, Issue 6, Pages: 1592-1605(2026)
- Affiliations：
  
  a.Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Science, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
  b.Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
  c.International Research Institute for Multidisciplinary Science, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Author bio：
  
  chenlie@cau.edu.cn
- Funds：
- DOI：10.1007/s10118-026-3591-z
  CLC：
- Received：18 December 2025，
  
  Accepted：27 January 2026，
  
  Online First：20 May 2026，
  
  Published：05 June 2026
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Wang, X.; Fu, X.; Chen, L.; Liu, M. J. Phase separation enabled functional ionogels. Chinese J. Polym. Sci. 2026, 44, 1592–1605

Xue Wang, Xin Fu, Lie Chen, et al. Phase Separation Enabled Functional Ionogels[J]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2026, 44(6): 1592-1605.
Wang, X.; Fu, X.; Chen, L.; Liu, M. J. Phase separation enabled functional ionogels. Chinese J. Polym. Sci. 2026, 44, 1592–1605 DOI： 10.1007/s10118-026-3591-z.

Xue Wang, Xin Fu, Lie Chen, et al. Phase Separation Enabled Functional Ionogels[J]. Chinese Journal of Polymer Science, 2026, 44(6): 1592-1605. DOI： 10.1007/s10118-026-3591-z.

摘要

This review summarizes the unique microphase separation phenomena in ionogels

driven by the distinct physicochemical properties of ionic liquids (ILs). It highlights how these specific phase-separation mechanisms and tailored microstructures

enabled by ILs

lead to advanced functionalities not typically achievable in conventional hydrogels or organogels.

Abstract

Phase-separated ionogels have emerged as a promising class of functional materials characterized by their unique thermodynamic behavior. In contrast to conventional polymer networks that rely on specific chemical structures

phase separation in these systems stems from the thermodynamic instability of polymer-solvent interactions. This mechanism allows precise control over material properties through a multiscale structural design. Ionic liquids (ILs)

which serve as the dispersion medium

play a pivotal role in tuning the lower critical solution temperature/upper critical solution temperature (UCST/LCST) phase behavior of the corresponding ionogels owing to their tunable cation-anion combinations

polarity

and hydrogen-bonding capacity. These features not only facilitate the construction of thermally responsive ionogels but also provide a versatile platform for mechanistic studies. This review systematically explores the formation mechanisms of phase separation in ionogels

emphasizing the crucial influence of the physicochemical properties of ILs and categorizing the key driving forces behind phase separation. It further examined the distinctive effects of phase separation on the surface/interfacial properties

mechanical behavior

and electrical performance of ionogels

incorporating the latest research advances. Finally

the current challenges and prospective research directions for phase-separated ionogels were outlined.

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