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Electrochemistry in Ionic Liquids

A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Chemistry".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2024 | Viewed by 4010

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Interests: electrochemistry; surface grafting; ionic liquid; scanning electrochemical microscopy; electrocatalysis
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Dear Colleagues,

Ionic liquids and their derivatives have attracted a lot of interest from the scientific world, having become a real multidisciplinary field. From an electrochemical point of view, room temperature ionic liquids, RTILs, simultaneously play the role of a solvent and a supporting electrolyte, providing a broad electrochemical window (ranging from 3.5 to 6 V). Several studies have been performed to investigate the electrochemical behaviors not only of ionic liquids themselves, but also of other materials in ionic liquids. By possessing advantageous electrochemical properties, ionic liquids are being used in numerous electrochemical devices. More recently, ILs moved from their limited use as solvents to their immobilization onto surfaces, providing new properties to interfaces. The flexible design of task-specific ionic liquids allows for the transfer of some of their properties to the substrate, extending their use in electrochemical-based energy conversion and storage devices.

The current Special Issue aims to provide a view of the most recent advances in the development of electrochemistry in ionic liquids. Topics of interest include the electrochemistry in ionic liquids, redox ionic liquids, electrochemical deposition, the immobilization of ionic liquids, physical and chemical properties of the electrode–ionic liquid interface, and their applications.

Dr. Jalal Ghilane
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Keywords

  • electrochemistry
  • ionic liquid
  • redox ionic liquid
  • immobilized ionic liquid
  • localized electrochemistry

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Conductometric and Thermodynamic Studies of Selected Imidazolium Chloride Ionic Liquids in N,N-Dimethylformamide at Temperatures from 278.15 to 313.15 K
by Zdzisław Kinart
Molecules 2024, 29(6), 1371; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29061371 - 19 Mar 2024
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This scientific article presents research on the electrical conductivity of imidazole-derived ionic liquids (1-methylimidazolium chloride, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride and 1-methyl-3-octylimidazolium chloride) in the temperature range of 278.15–313.15 K in N,N-Dimethylformamide. The measurement methods employed relied mainly on conductometric measurements, enabling [...] Read more.
This scientific article presents research on the electrical conductivity of imidazole-derived ionic liquids (1-methylimidazolium chloride, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride and 1-methyl-3-octylimidazolium chloride) in the temperature range of 278.15–313.15 K in N,N-Dimethylformamide. The measurement methods employed relied mainly on conductometric measurements, enabling precise monitoring of the conductivity changes as a function of temperature. Experiments were conducted at various temperature values, which provided a comprehensive picture of the conducting properties of the investigated ionic liquids. The focus of the study was the analysis of the conductometric results, which were used to determine the conductivity function as a function of temperature. Based on the obtained data, a detailed analysis of association constants (KA) and thermodynamic parameters such as enthalpy (∆H0), entropy (∆S0), Gibbs free energy (∆G0), Eyring activation enthalpy for charge transport (ΔHλ) and diffusion processes (D0) was carried out. The conductometric method proved to be an extremely effective tool for accurately determining these parameters, significantly contributing to the understanding of the properties of imidazole-derived ionic liquids in the investigated temperature range. As a result, the obtained results not only provide new insights into the electrical conductivity of the studied ionic liquids but also broaden our knowledge of their thermodynamic behavior under different temperature conditions. These studies may have significant implications for the field of ionic liquid chemistry and may be applied in the design of modern materials with desired conducting properties. Full article
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Electrical Conductivity of Ionic Liquids 1-Hexyl-3-Methylimidazolium Chloride (HMIM) and 1-Methyl-3-Octylimidazolium Chloride (OMIM) in Mixtures with Selected Alkoxy Alcohols over a Wide Temperature Range
by Zdzisław Kinart
Molecules 2023, 28(23), 7831; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules28237831 - 28 Nov 2023
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Ionic liquids have been the subject of intense research because of their unique electrochemical properties and potential applications in various fields. In this article, we analyze the electrical conductivity of two selected ionic liquids, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (HMIM) and 1-eethyl-3-octylimidazolium chloride (OMIM), in various [...] Read more.
Ionic liquids have been the subject of intense research because of their unique electrochemical properties and potential applications in various fields. In this article, we analyze the electrical conductivity of two selected ionic liquids, 1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride (HMIM) and 1-eethyl-3-octylimidazolium chloride (OMIM), in various alkoxy alcohols such as 2-methoxyethanol, 2-ethoxyethanol, 2-propoxyethanol and 2-butoxyethanol. Our research focuses on attempting to analyze the impact of the molecular structure of both the ionic liquids and alkoxy alcohols on their electrical conductivity properties. The results of our study can be highly beneficial in the design of advanced electrochemical materials and their various applications. Full article
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Ionic Liquids Effect on the Stability of 17-Electron Cation Product of the Electrochemical Oxidation of Cymantrene
by Angel A. J. Torriero
Molecules 2022, 27(21), 7428; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27217428 - 01 Nov 2022
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The oxidative electrochemistry of cymantrene, CpMn(CO)3 (1; Cp = [η5-C5H5]), was examined in ionic liquids (ILs) composed of anions of varying Lewis base properties. It was observed that the cyclic voltammetric responses [...] Read more.
The oxidative electrochemistry of cymantrene, CpMn(CO)3 (1; Cp = [η5-C5H5]), was examined in ionic liquids (ILs) composed of anions of varying Lewis base properties. It was observed that the cyclic voltammetric responses strongly depended on the nucleophilic properties of the IL anion. Still, all observations are consistent with the initial formation of 1+ followed by an attack from the IL anion. In bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide [NTf2]-based ILs, the process shows close to ideal electrochemical reversibility as the reaction between 1+ and [NTf2] anion is very slow. On the other hand, in tetrafluoroborate and trifluoromethanesulfonate-based IL, the oxidation of 1 shows different levels of electrochemical reversibility with a marked sign of anion attack to 1+. In contrast, 1 exhibits an irreversible oxidation process in hexafluorophosphate-based IL. The reaction rate constants for the interaction of 1+ with the different IL anions were estimated by fitting the experimental data to digital simulations of the proposed mechanism. Besides, the use of [NTf2]-based ILs as a supporting electrolyte in CH2Cl2 was also examined. The oxidation process of 1 shows a close to ideal electrochemical reversibility but low to non-chemical reversibility. This study illustrates the wide range of electrochemical environments available with ILs and demonstrates their limited utility for investigating the redox properties of metal carbonyl compounds. It also intends to warn the reader on how the IL media may influence an electrochemical study if care is not exercised. Full article
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Effects of Reactive Species Produced by Electrolysis of Water Mist and Air through Non-Thermal Plasma on the Performance and Exhaust Gas of Gasoline Engines
by Chia-Hsin Hsieh, Ming-Hsien Hsueh, Cheng-Wen Chang and Tao-Hsing Chen
Molecules 2022, 27(20), 7072; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27207072 - 20 Oct 2022
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Countries are paying increasing attention to environmental issues and are moving towards the goal of energy saving and carbon reduction. This research presents a method to analyse the effects of the use of non-thermal plasma (NTP) and water injection (WI) devices on the [...] Read more.
Countries are paying increasing attention to environmental issues and are moving towards the goal of energy saving and carbon reduction. This research presents a method to analyse the effects of the use of non-thermal plasma (NTP) and water injection (WI) devices on the efficiency of internal combustion engines. The devices were installed on the intake manifold to investigate the effects of additional substances produced by electrolysis on the engine performance and exhaust emissions. According to the results, the addition of the NTP and WI devices affected the power efficiency and the rate of change of the brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) of the internal combustion engines. In addition, the change rate of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the exhaust gases was affected. In conclusion, the study found that the additional substances generated by the NTP-electrolysed water mist or air influenced the fuel combustion efficiency and exhaust emissions. Full article
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