Correlating structure and transport behavior in Li+ and O2 containing pyrrolidinium ionic liquids

Gittleson, Forrest S.; Ward, Donald K.; Jones, Reese E.; Zarkesh, Ryan A.; Sheth, Tanvi; Foster, Michael E.

doi:10.1039/C9CP02355K

Title: Correlating structure and transport behavior in Li⁺ and O₂ containing pyrrolidinium ionic liquids

Journal Article · 14 July 2019 · Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C9CP02355K · OSTI ID:1570269

^[1]; Ward, Donald K. ^[2];

^[2]; Zarkesh, Ryan A. ^[2]; Sheth, Tanvi ^[2]; Foster, Michael E. ^[2]

BMW Technology Office, Mountain View, CA (United States); Mountain View; USA; Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)

Using experiments and molecular simulations, we evaluate pyrrolidinium-based ionic liquid Li electrolytes and find that Li⁺ and O₂ transport can be enhanced by varying the pyrrolidinium structure and Li concentration.

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Research Organization:: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States); Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525

OSTI ID:: 1570269

Report Number(s):: SAND--2019-10362J; 679030

Journal Information:: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP, Journal Name: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP Journal Issue: 31 Vol. 21; ISSN 1463-9076; ISSN PPCPFQ

Publisher:: Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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