Ionic liquids in the synthesis of nanoobjects

The use of "green" solvents, i.e., ionic liquids, in the synthesis of nanoobjects or their stabilization is analyzed. The information is grouped according to the final products of syntheses, namely, noble metal nanoparticles, nanoparticles based on metalloids, nanoparticles of metal oxides, chalcogenides and nanocomposites and also fine-grain polymers. The shown data suggest that ionic liquids are among the key factors determining the structure and physicochemical properties of nanoobjects.