Electrochemical Synthesis of Unique Nanomaterials in Ionic Liquids

Abstract

The review considers the features of the processes of the electrochemical synthesis of nanostructures in ionic liquids (ILs), including the production of carbon nanomaterials, silicon and germanium nanoparticles, metallic nanoparticles, nanomaterials and surface nanostructures based on oxides. In addition, the analysis of works on the synthesis of nanoscale polymer films of conductive polymers prepared using ionic liquids by electrochemical methods is given. The purpose of the review is to dwell upon an aspect of the applicability of ILs that is usually not fully reflected in modern literature, the synthesis of nanostructures (including unique ones that cannot be obtained in other electrolytes). The current underestimation of ILs as an electrochemical medium for the synthesis of nanomaterials may limit our understanding and the scope of their potential application. Another purpose of our review is to expand their possible application and to show the relative simplicity of the experimental part of the work.

Synthesis strategies of smart 3D nanoarchitectures and their applications in energy storage and conversion

“…The electrochemical window of the electrolyte, temperature, additives, electrode material, fundamental electrochemical factors, and the type of the precursor all play a role in the electrosynthesis of any given substance. Synthesis can be completed using electrochemical approaches in a single step, and nanostructures with different sizes, forms, and compositions can be produced by altering the experimental conditions 23 . The thickness of the layer and compositional gradients of materials normal to the surface of substrate can be controlled to the highest degree using this technique.…”

“…Synthesis can be completed using electrochemical approaches in a single step, and nanostructures with different sizes, forms, and compositions can be produced by altering the experimental conditions. 23 The thickness of the layer and compositional gradients of materials normal to the surface of substrate can be controlled to the highest degree using this technique. The electrodeposition method, electrophoretic deposition, and templateassisted electrodeposition are all types of electrochemical deposition for 3D self-supported nanomaterials.…”

Advanced research and prospects on polymer ionic liquids: trends, potential and application

“…There are also new (and prospective) works that were not included in the thematic sections of this review (see above). [74][75][76][77] In this section, some of these studies are discussed in more detail.…”

Thermal properties of novel phase change materials based on protic ionic liquids containing ethanolamines and stearic acid for efficient thermal energy storage

“…[19][20][21] Owing to these notable attributes, ILs have found extensive applications in diverse fields, serving as environmentally friendly organic solvents, electrolytes in batteries, and components in fuel cells, double-layer capacitors, and dye-sensitive solar cells. 22,23 Over the past few decades, significant research efforts have been directed towards investigating the thermodynamic properties of ILs, with a particular emphasis on their role as thermal storage media and heat transfer agents. 24 Conversely, fatty acids can be extracted from renewable sources without reliance on fossil fuels, unlike paraffin derived from petroleum.…”