PEG was used as a co-solvent to intensify CO2 absorption in AAILs.
AAILs-PEG mixed solvents have high CO2 solubility with reduced viscosity.
AAILs-PEG mixed solvents are thermally stable at elevated temperatures (up to 413 K).
CO2 absorption mechanism and intensification effect in AAILs-PEG400 were discussed.