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Ultrasound application and multi-step reactions in electrodeposition of refractory metals

  • L. Seidl
  • , L. Asen
  • , G. Yesilbas
  • , P. Fischer
  • , F. Kühn
  • , O. Schneider

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Abstract

This contribution discusses the application of ultrasound in ionic liquids (ILs) and its effect on refractory metal deposition as well as the particular electrochemistry of NbCls in TFSI based ILs. A systematic study was carried out studying electrochemical reactions and electrolyte decomposition in the presence of ultrasound. Extended application of ultrasound induced partial IL decomposition and formation of solid precipitates. Electrochemical reactions in ILs were enhanced by ultrasound application. Especially the application of short ultrasound pulses at elevated temperatures increased electrochemical reaction rates. The reduction of NbCls from BMP and OMP TFSI ILs is characterized by five separate distinct reduction and corresponding oxidation steps. This system was studied in depth using the electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance technique, revealing strong changes in the electrolyte properties close to the interface.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationECS Transactions
EditorsW. Matthew Reichert, Robert A. Mantz, Paul C. Trulove, Luke M. Haverhals, Elizabeth J. Biddinger, Hugh C. De Long, Alice H. Suroviec, Minoru Mizuhata, Mikito Ueda, Adriana Ispas, Andreas Bund, David P. Durkin
PublisherElectrochemical Society Inc.
Pages3-19
Number of pages17
Edition14
ISBN (Electronic)9781607688617
ISBN (Print)9781510871748
DOIs
StatePublished - 2018
EventSymposium on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids 21 - AiMES 2018, ECS and SMEQ Joint International Meeting - Cancun, Mexico
Duration: 30 Sep 20184 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameECS Transactions
Number14
Volume86
ISSN (Print)1938-6737
ISSN (Electronic)1938-5862

Conference

ConferenceSymposium on Molten Salts and Ionic Liquids 21 - AiMES 2018, ECS and SMEQ Joint International Meeting
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun
Period30/09/184/10/18

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