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The investigated ILs were symmetrical dialkylimidazolium-based systems: [C7C7im][NTf2], [C8C8im][NTf2], and [C10C10im][NTf2]. Increasing the alkyl side-chain length of the imidazolium cation resulted in larger droplet domains. AgNPs were subsequently deposited onto the IL films by sputtering. The formation of AgNPs was confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ultraviolet (UV)\u2013visible spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results show that increasing the alkyl side-chain length promotes more effective confinement and stabilization of AgNPs, leading to improved nanoparticle formation and a narrower size distribution. The temporal stability of the Ag-containing IL films was evaluated under both air exposure and inert argon storage, revealing a strong influence of the surrounding atmosphere on nanoparticle evolution. 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