Electrochemical Behavior of a Ni Chlorocomplex in a Lewis Basic Ionic Liquid Containing Chloride Ion

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Abstract

The electrochemical behavior of a chlorocomplex of nickel (Ni) was investigated in a Lewis basic and hydrophobic ionic liquid, 1-butyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide (BMPTFSA) containing Cl-. NiCl2 dissolved in BMPTFSA with addition of 0.5 M BMPCl. The dissolved species of Ni(II) in BMPTFSA was identified as [NiCl4]2- by UV-visible spectrometry and magnetic susceptibility balance. The cathodic and anodic currents assignable to deposition and dissolution of Ni, respectively, were observed in cyclic voltammetry. The granular deposits of Ni were obtained on a glassy carbon electrode at 25 and 100 °C. Ni nanoparticles were dispersed in the electrolyte by galvanostatic cathodic reduction. The initial stage of Ni deposition was found to be regarded as instantaneous. The diffusion coefficient of [NiCl4]2- was calculated to be 6.6

Original languageEnglish
Article number062505
JournalJournal of the Electrochemical Society
Volume167
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020 Jan 4

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Electrochemistry
  • Materials Chemistry

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