scholarly journals Towards Chloride-Free Organic Electrolytes for Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaher Slim ◽  
Erik Menke
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Practical Realization ◽  
Organic Electrolytes ◽  
Al Speciation ◽  
Electrochemically Deposited ◽  
Major Shortcoming ◽  
Experimental Approaches ◽  
High Consistency ◽  
Free Environment ◽  
Complex Ion

The corrosivity of chloride-based electrolytes is a major shortcoming in the practical realization of rechargeable aluminum batteries. Herein, the effect of Cl- on Al speciation and electrochemistry in tetrahydrofuran was measured by employing theoretical and experimental approaches for three systems: Al(OTF)3/THF, Al(OTF)3 plus LiCl in THF, and AlCl3/THF. The high consistency between measured and computed spectroscopic aspects associated with Al(OTF)3/THF electrolyte provided both a rationale for understanding Al complex-ion formation in a Cl- free environment and an approach for examining the effect of Cl- on Al speciation. Room-temperature Al plating was achieved from dilute solutions ([Al] = 0.1M) at potentials ≥ 0V (vs. Al⁄Al3+). Cl- is found to enable facile Al plating and SEM reveals that Al is electrochemically deposited as nanocrystalline grains.

scholarly journals Towards Chloride-Free Organic Electrolytes for Rechargeable Aluminum Batteries

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zaher Slim ◽  
Erik Menke
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Practical Realization ◽  
Organic Electrolytes ◽  
Al Speciation ◽  
Electrochemically Deposited ◽  
Major Shortcoming ◽  
Experimental Approaches ◽  
High Consistency ◽  
Free Environment ◽  
Complex Ion

The corrosivity of chloride-based electrolytes is a major shortcoming in the practical realization of rechargeable aluminum batteries. Herein, the effect of Cl- on Al speciation and electrochemistry in tetrahydrofuran was measured by employing theoretical and experimental approaches for three systems: Al(OTF)3/THF, Al(OTF)3 plus LiCl in THF, and AlCl3/THF. The high consistency between measured and computed spectroscopic aspects associated with Al(OTF)3/THF electrolyte provided both a rationale for understanding Al complex-ion formation in a Cl- free environment and an approach for examining the effect of Cl- on Al speciation. Room-temperature Al plating was achieved from dilute solutions ([Al] = 0.1M) at potentials ≥ 0V (vs. Al⁄Al3+). Cl- is found to enable facile Al plating and SEM reveals that Al is electrochemically deposited as nanocrystalline grains.

Organophotoredox-Catalyzed C–H Alkylation of Imidazoheterocycles with Malonates: Total Synthesis of Zolpidem

Synthesis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Narendra R. Chaubey ◽  
Anant R. Kapdi ◽  
Biswanath Maity
Keyword(s):  
Total Synthesis ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Drug Molecule ◽  
Bond Functionalization ◽  
First Report ◽  
Mild Conditions ◽  
The Past ◽  
Hypnotic Drug ◽  
Free Environment

AbstractOrganophotocatalytic C–H bond functionalization has attracted a lot of attention in the past several years due to the possibility of catalyzing reactions in a metal- and peroxide-free environment. Continuing on these lines, an organophotoredox-catalyzed C–H functionalization of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines and related heterocycles with bromomalonates under mild conditions is reported, providing excellent yields of the products at room temperature. This is the first report involving malonates as coupling partners leading to the synthesis of a range of functionalized products including total synthesis of zolpidem, a sedative­-hypnotic drug molecule.

scholarly journals Electrodeposition of neodymium and dysprosium from organic electrolytes

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (15) ◽  
pp. 9070-9079
Author(s):  
Pieter Geysens ◽  
Pin-Cheng Lin ◽  
Jan Fransaer ◽  
Koen Binnemans
Keyword(s):  
Room Temperature ◽  
Organic Electrolytes ◽  
Redox Active

Nd3+ or Dy3+ salts and borohydride form redox-active [Ln(BH4)4]− complexes that enable room-temperature electrodeposition of neodymium- or dysprosium-containing layers from organic electrolytes.

scholarly journals Direct measurement of the thermoelectric properties of electrochemically deposited Bi2Te3 thin films

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Recatala-Gomez ◽  
Pawan Kumar ◽  
Ady Suwardi ◽  
Anas Abutaha ◽  
Iris Nandhakumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Thermoelectric Properties ◽  
Bismuth Telluride ◽  
Indium Tin Oxide ◽  
Seed Layer ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Temperature Heat ◽  
Electrochemically Deposited

Abstract The best known thermoelectric material for near room temperature heat-to-electricity conversion is bismuth telluride. Amongst the possible fabrication techniques, electrodeposition has attracted attention due to its simplicity and low cost. However, the measurement of the thermoelectric properties of electrodeposited films is challenging because of the conducting seed layer underneath the film. Here, we develop a method to directly measure the thermoelectric properties of electrodeposited bismuth telluride thin films, grown on indium tin oxide. Using this technique, the temperature dependent thermoelectric properties (Seebeck coefficient and electrical conductivity) of electrodeposited thin films have been measured down to 100 K. A parallel resistor model is employed to discern the signal of the film from the signal of the seed layer and the data are carefully analysed and contextualized with literature. Our analysis demonstrates that the thermoelectric properties of electrodeposited films can be accurately evaluated without inflicting any damage to the films.

Morphology and I-V Characteristics of Electrochemically Deposited Zinc Oxide on Silicon

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-36
Author(s):  
Ahmad Bukhairi Md Rashid ◽  
Mastura Shafinaz Zainal Abidin ◽  
Shaharin Fadzli Abd Rahman ◽  
Amirjan Nawabjan
Keyword(s):  
Zinc Oxide ◽  
Electrochemical Deposition ◽  
Dark Current ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Volume Ratio ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Current Voltage ◽  
Electrochemically Deposited ◽  
A Current

This paper reported on the electrochemical deposition of zinc oxide (ZnO) on p-silicon (p-Si) (100) substrate in the mixture of 0.1 M of zinc chloride (ZnCl2) and potassium chloride (KCl) electrolyte at a volume ratio of 1:1, 3:1 and 5:1 namely Sample A, B and C. The deposition process was done in room temperature with a current density of 10 mA/cm2 for 30 minutes. Prior to the experiment, all samples were treated by RCA cleaning steps. All samples were characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray (EDX). The results show that all samples have the same morphology of a flake-like structure with different Zn:O ratio that were 2.81, 2.35 and 2.49 for samples A, B and C. The current-voltage (I-V) characteristic graph was obtained by dark current measurement using Keithley SMU 2400 and the threshold voltage (Vth) values were determined at 2.21 V, 0.85 V and 1.22 V for sample A, B and C respectively which correspond with the Zn:O ratio where the highest value of Zn:O ratio can be found in sample A and the lowest in sample B. Based on these results, it shows that electrochemical deposition technique is capable of being used to deposit the flake-like structure ZnO on semiconductor material to form the p-n junction which behaves like a diode. The value of Vth seems to be depended on the ratio between Zn and O. Higher ratio of Zn and O will cause the higher value of intrinsic carrier concentration and built in potential which will increase the Vth value.

Fabrication of Macroporous Silicon in Organic Electrolytes and their Luminescence

2017 ◽  
Vol 748 ◽  
pp. 127-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wu Lin Li ◽  
Wen Jing Yang ◽  
Mei Long ◽  
Gen Rong Li ◽  
Yan Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Porous Silicon ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Electrochemical Process ◽  
Macroporous Silicon ◽  
Organic Solution ◽  
Organic Electrolytes ◽  
Red Luminescence ◽  
Organic Solutions ◽  
Side Illumination ◽  
Nanoporous Layer

The quasi-regular arrangements porous silicon was fabricated by by electrochemical process using organic solutions with front-side illumination, and SEM showed that the morphology of porous silicon was dependent sensitively on the current density, organic electrolytes and their concentration. The results indicate that N-dimethylformamide (DMF) is the best organic solution and quasi-regular arranged pores can be well organized in 20%HF/DMF solution. The luminescence shows fresh porous silicon can emit the red luminescence at room temperature and quench after nanoporous layer destroyed.

Electrochemically deposited Pd islands on an organic surface: the presence of Coulomb blockade in STM I(V) curves at room temperature

2006 ◽  
Vol 8 (29) ◽  
pp. 3375-3378 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Shekhah ◽  
C. Busse ◽  
A. Bashir ◽  
F. Turcu ◽  
X. Yin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coulomb Blockade ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Electrochemically Deposited

The Ion Structure of NiFe2O4-10NiO-Based Cermet Anode in the Electrolyte

2018 ◽  
Vol 921 ◽  
pp. 119-127 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Wang ◽  
Han Bing He
Keyword(s):  
Corrosion Resistance ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Molten Salts ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Aluminum Electrolysis ◽  
Melting Process ◽  
Ion Structure ◽  
Inert Anodes ◽  
Complex Ion

The problem in the large-scale industrialization for aluminum electrolysis is the corrosion resistance of cermet inert anodes in high temperature molten salts. In this paper, the ion structure of NiFe2O4-10NiO-based cermet anode composition in the electrolyte was investigated. The experiment results show that Al-F and Al-O-F complex ion structures are produced at room temperature and perhaps Me-F (Me=Ni, Cu, Fe), Me-O-F or Me-Al-O-F are also formed. Moreover, Al-F and Al-O-F ion structures exist from room temperature to 700 °C and from 1050 °C to 1200 °C; In the rearrangement and melting process of molten salt at 800 °C -1000 °C, the ionic structures are mainly Al-O-F ions; Me-F and Me-O-F ion structures were not found at high temperature, this indicates that Al in Al-O-F complex ion structures is partially replaced by Fe, Ni or Cu to form MexAlaOyFz(z+2y-2x-3a)-.

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