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Molten-Salt/Ionic Liquid Electrochemistry Program
The objectives of this program are threefold.
Firstly, we are investigating the generation of non-equilibrium
aluminum alloys from ambient temperature chloroaluminate ionic liquids.
We are employing modern electroanalytical techniques to investigate
the co-deposition of a variety of metals with aluminum from the ionic
liquids. The application area is in corrosion resistance and the formation
of non-equilibrium alloys not possible in other systems. Secondly,
we are investigating the electrolytic properties of several novel ionic
liquids/molten salts as replacements for the more common, volatile compounds
currently used in battery electrolytes (liquid, and gel). These
new gel electrolytes are similar in conductivity to liquid electrolytes
without the problem of drying out. Concurrent with this work is extensive
experimentation to determine the optimum electrodes to be used in such
energy storage systems. Thirdly, we are investigating the synthesis
of novel nanocomposities utilizing our room temperature ionic liquids
to create these materials. These nanocomposities are formed from
layered materials (such as clays, micas, graphites, chalcogenides) polymers,
and the ionic liquids.
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