Enabling Science for Redox Flow Batteries based on Room Temperature Ionic Liquids (Paragraph 7.2, Electrochemistry)
Abstract
The proposed research focuses on two parts: I. the development of stable ILs for Cl2 (or Br2) electrocatalysis; and 2. the development of inexpensive catalysts for the Cl2 (or Br2) reduction reaction. The primary challenge addressed in this proposal is development of cations that are stable in the presence of Cl2 (or Br2). The PI proposes to characterize imidazolium, ammonium, and pyrrolidinium cations that have been protected with chemical groups such as propyl, butyl, phenyl, and chloro. Additionally, as the stability of Cl2 in cbloroaluminate ionic liquids is uncertain, the Pl proposes to study of the electrochemical behavior of Br2 in mixed chloro/bromoaluminates. In addition, Cl2 and Br2 reduction reaction using metal oxide electrocatalysts such as Ru02, Co02, Mn02, and Ti02.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1610451
Entities
People
- Robert Counce
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- United States Army
- University of Tennessee