GUMBOS (group of uniform materials based on organic salts) is a novel class of materials that exhibits similar features to those of ionic liquids, but have melting points between 25 and 250 °C. GUMBOS can be easily converted into nanomaterials (nanoGUMBOS), with advantages of working at nanoscale. Due to the huge number of possible cation-anion combinations, these materials can be multifunctional and designed for a specific task. This review highlights the possibility of fine-tuning GUMBOS physical and chemical properties in view of changing their ionic counterparts. Their outstanding potential for analytical applications is shown through recent developments in areas such as sensing, and solid-phase extraction. Available methods for synthesis of nanoGUMBOS, and their different outcomes in shapes and optical properties are described, with pros and cons being outlined. Finally, an analysis is made of opportunities and challenges faced by this class of organic ionic materials.

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化学和生物分析中的 GUMBOS 和 nanoGUMBOS：综述

GUMBOS（一组基于有机盐的均匀材料）是一类新型材料，具有与离子液体相似的特性，但熔点在 25 至 250 °C 之间。GUMBOS 可以很容易地转化为纳米材料（nanoGUMBOS），具有在纳米级工作的优势。由于可能的阳离子 - 阴离子组合数量众多，这些材料可以是多功能的，并专为特定任务而设计。这篇综述强调了微调 GUMBOS 物理和化学性质的可能性，以改变它们的离子对应物。传感和固相萃取等领域的最新发展显示了它们在分析应用方面的杰出潜力。描述了合成 nanoGUMBOS 的可用方法，以及它们在形状和光学特性方面的不同结果，优点和缺点正在概述。最后分析了此类有机离子材料面临的机遇和挑战。