Doctor of Philosophy / Department of Chemical Engineering / Jennifer L. Anthony / Zeolites and zeolite-like materials are a group of porous materials with many applications in industry including but not limited to detergent builders and catalyst in the oil refining and petrochemical industry, due to their unique properties such as uniform pore size, large surface area and ion-exchange capacity. Researchers are constantly seeking new methods to synthesize zeolites. Zeolites are commonly synthesized in water. Then in 2004, a new method called ionothermal synthesis was invented by Dr. Morris and his colleagues, using ionic liquids (ILs) and eutectic mixtures as the solvent. In contrast to water, ILs and eutectic mixtures have negligible vapor pressure, thus making the use of high-pressure vessel unnecessary. In addition, they have various structures which could render new structures to frameworks of zeolite. Furthermore, since the cations of some ILs have structures which are similar to common structure directing agents, they theoretically could be used both as solvent and structure directing agent in ionothermal synthesis, possibly simplifying the synthesis process. This project is aimed at investigating the behavior of precursors of zeolites in ionic liquids and the interaction between precursors and ionic liquids in ionothermal synthesis because these fundamental properties could be useful in the current and future synthesis of zeolites. First, solubilities of different precursors, including Syloid 63 silica particles, aluminium isopropoxide (Al(OiPr)3) and phosphoric acid (H3PO4) in ILs with different structures are reported. Parameters such as activity coefficient and Henry’s constant are calculated from the solubility result. Second, interaction between precursors and ILs are studied. It is found that the addition of ILs in Al(OiPr)3 could change the structure of Al(OiPr)3, especially with the presence of H3PO4. Both ILs’ structures and temperature are capable of influencing the structure change of Al(OiPr)3. Third, hydrochloric acid is used for the first time as the mineralizer to synthesize aluminophosphates in ILs and it could lead to both dense and porous materials. Regardless of the acid used, frameworks synthesized after several hours always undergo a dramatic change after further heating. A slightly longer alkyl chain of ILs could accelerate the formation of crystalline materials. Increasing concentration of precursors in the reaction gel could increase the yield, but the same framework is not retained. Researches have also been done on stability of ILs in the synthesis process and it is found that heat and the presence of H3PO4 could decompose ILs, but the decomposed amount is extremely small.

Os líquidos iônicos (LIs) são eletrólitos promissores para uso em baterias de lítio e outros dispositivos eletroquímicos, devido às suas propriedades físico-químicas únicas como, por exemplo, ampla faixa de temperatura como liquido, boa condutividade, baixa pressão de vapor e estabilidade térmica, química e eletroquímica. Um LI é composto normalmente por um cátion orgânico e um ânion orgânico ou inorgânico. Neste trabalho, foram sintetizados novos líquidos tanto modificando o ânion como o cátion. Em ambos os casos procurou-se LIs com ótimas propriedades de transporte e que melhorassem a condutividade do lítio em relação condutividade total da mistura LI - sal de lítio. Em primeira instância, foram sintetizados e caracterizados os seguintes líquidos iônicos derivados do ânion [B(CN)4]-: [BMPYR][B(CN)4] (N-butil-N-metilpirrolidínio tetracianoborato), [BMP][B(CN)4] (N-nbutil- N-metilpiperidínio tetracianoborato) e [BMMI][B(CN)4] (1-n-butil-2,3-dimetilimidazólio tetracianoborato), sendo os dois primeiros são líquidos na temperatura ambiente. Quando comparados com os derivados de bis(trifluorometanosulfonil)imideto, [Tf2N]-, os líquidos iônicos derivados de tetracianoborato apresentam melhores valores de condutividade e viscosidade, sendo isto refletidos em um maior valor do parâmetro condutividade do lítio (σLi). Além disso, estes LI possuem maior estabilidade química e eletroquímica. Utilizou-se a técnica de espectroscopia Raman para estudar os líquidos [BMPYR][B(CN)4] e [BMP][B(CN)4] e suas misturas com sal de lítio (0,1 molL-1 de LiB(CN)4), demostrando-se que a interação entre o íon lítio e o ânion tetracianoborato é muito baixa, o que explica o altos valores do número de transporte e condutividade do lítio nestes sistemas. já através da Modificação do cátion, foram sintetizados cinco líquidos iônicos derivados de fosfônio, usando sempre o ânion [Tf2N]-. Entre eles são líquidos na temperatura unicamente os LIs [P2225][Tf2N] (Bis(trifluormetilsulfonil)imideto de trieltilpentilfosfônio) e [P222(201)][Tf2N] (Bis(trifluormetilsulfonil)imideto de trietil(2-metoxietil)fosfônio). Estes líquidos apresentaram excelentes propriedades de transporte e estabilidade eletroquímica quando comparados com seus equivalentes derivados de nitrogênio. Quando se adicionou o sal de lítio, LiTf2N, em concentrações de 1 e 2 molL-1 , os líquidos apresentaram um decréscimo das propriedades de transporte, embora demostrarem efeito menor em comparação com os líquidos iônicos derivados de nitrogênio, apresentando inclusive maiores valores nos números de transporte e de condutividade do lítio nas misturas estudadas. / Ionic liquids (ILs), are of great interest nowadays as electrolytes for lithium ion batteries due their unique characteristics, which include: liquid state over a wide temperature range; nonvolatility, which assures thermal stability and nonflammability; high ion content, which results in high ionic conductivity; and excellent chemical and electrochemical stability. ILs consists of an organic cation and an inorganic or organic anion. In order to improve the transport properties, the cation and anion of the ionic liquid were changed. Three ionic liquids derived from the anion [B(CN)4]- were synthetized and chararacterized: [BMPYR][B(CN)4] (N-n-butyl-N-methylpyrrolidinium tetracyanoborate) [BMP][B(CN)4] (N-n-butyl-Nmethylpiperidinium tetracyanoborate) and [BMMI][B(CN)4] (1-n-butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium tetracyanoborate). The first two are liquid at room temperature. When comparing these ionic liquid with the analogous ones containing the anion Tf2N, it was found that ILs derivates from tetracyanoborate have better transport properties which is reflected in a larger value of parameter conductivity of lithium (σLi). Moreover these ILs have higher chemical and electrochemical stability. The Raman spectroscopy was employed to study the BMPYRB(CN)4 and BMPB(CN)4 liquids and their mixtures with lithium salt (0.1 mol L-1 of LiB(CN)4); it was demonstrated that the interaction between the lithium ion and anion tetracyanoborate is very low, which explains the high values of conductivity and transport numbers of lithium in these systems. Furthermore five ionic liquids from the phosphonium cation was synthesized always using the anion [Tf2N]-; being liquid at room temperature only the ILs [P2225][Tf2N] (triethyln-pentylphosphonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide) and [P222(201)][Tf2N] (triethyl (2- methoxyethyl) phosphonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl imide) imide). It was found that these liquids have excellent transport properties and electrochemical stability when compared with their counterparts derived from nitrogen; furthermore, when lithium salt LiTf2N, was added at concentrations of 1 and 2 mol L-1, the ILs containing the phosphonium cations have also shown a decrease in the transport properties, however, the effect is less pronounced when compared to ionic liquids derived from nitrogen, presenting higher transport number and lithium ion conductivity.

Líquidos Iônicos eletropolimerizáveis são caracterizados como líquidos iônicos que possuem um grupo eletropolimerizável ligado ao cátion ou ânion, a partir da eletropolimerização destes líquidos iônicos ocorre a imobilização dos íons em uma estrutura polimérica. Neste trabalho é apresentado a síntese de um líquido iônico eletropolimerizável onde anilina foi introduzida como grupo eletropolimerizante no cátion metil-imidazólio. Várias metodologias foram testadas para a eletropolimerização deste líquido iônico, envolvendo a utilização de solventes orgânicos e líquidos iônicos como eletrólitos. A copolimerização com anilina mostrou-se eficiente para obtenção de filmes poliméricos com a presença do monômero sintetizado. A influência deste monômero presente no copolímero foi estudada em relação ao comportamento eletroquímico, demonstrando o aumento da eletroatividade do polímero em líquidos iônicos apróticos. Em relação à morfologia, observou-se que a presença do monômero produz filmes mais compactos diferentemente da polianilina que apresenta uma morfologia dendrítica. Os processos eletrocrômicos para o copolímero não sofrem defasagem em relação aos processos eletroquímicos como observados na polianilina. Os processos redox do material foram acompanhados por EQCM-D demonstrando que a compensação de carga ocorre a partir do fluxo de cátions. Assim a presença monômero sintetizado no copolímero afeta o comportamento da polianilina, assim como qualquer substituinte volumoso, porém o copolímero apresenta propriedades intrínsecas de líquidos iônicos, demonstrando a formação de um material multifuncional. / Electropolymerizable lonic liquids have groups that are susceptible to electropolymerization bounded either to the cationic or anionic structure. In such cases, the ionic species can be immobilized into a polymeric matrix. This work presents the synthesis of an electropolymerizable ionic liquid in which aniline was inserted as the eletrocpolymerizable group in methyl-imidazolium. Several methods were tested for the electropolymerization, involving the use of organic solvents or ionic liquids as electrolytes. The copolymerization with aniline units was effective to obtain polyrnenc films in the presence of the synthesized monomer. The influence of the monomer in the copolymer was studied with respect to the electrochemical behavior, showing the increasing of the polymer electroactivity in aprotic ionic liquid electrolyte. The presence of the monomer produces more compact films than polyaniline which presents a dendritic morphology. The spectroeletrochemical processes for the copolymer do not suffer lag in relation to electrochemical processes as observed in polyaniline. The redox processes were monitored by EQCM-D demonstrating that the charge compensation takes place from the flow of cations. The presence of the synthesized monomer in the copolymer affects the behavior of polyaniline, as well as any substituent in the aniline, however the copolymer shows intrinsic properties of ionic liquids, demonstrating the formation of a multifunctional material

A procura por fontes de energia confiáveis para motores elétricos, levou a grande esforços de síntese de novos eletrólitos para uso em baterias de íon-Li, de modo a aliar eficiência e segurança. Líquidos iônicos têm sido largamente estudados para este propósito. Misturas do sal Li(CF3SO2)2N, LiTf2N, no líquido iônico (LI) formado pelo cátion 1-butil-2,3-dimetilimidazólio, BMMI, e o ânion (CF3SO2)2N-, bis(trifluorometanosulfonil)imideto, Tf2N, foram preparadas em diferentes concentrações. A adição do sal de lítio a este liquido iônico diminuiu a mobilidade de todas as espécies, especialmente o Li+. A condutividade estimada usando os dados de difusão (NMRPGSE), os dados da espectroscopia Raman e as simulações por Dinâmica Molecular sugerem a formação de agregados compostos por ânions Tf2N em torno do Li+, com os oxigênios do Tf2N direcionados para o cátion Li+. Estes agregados aumentam conforme aumenta a concentração de LiTf2N, contribuindo para a diminuição da condutividade. Para contornar este obstáculo, foram sintetizados líquidos iônicos contendo um átomo de oxigênio na estrutura do cátion, de modo a promover a competição com os oxigênios do Tf2N pelo cátion Li+, prevenindo Li+ de formar agregados de grande massa e melhorando sua difusividade. Os cations escolhidos foram o 1,2-dimetil-imidazólio e o N-metilmorfolino. Estes LI´s serão representados por [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] e [Et2OMor][Tf2N], respectivamente. Os resultados mostraram que [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] tem uma menor janela eletroquímica (3,8V) que [BMMI][Tf2N] (4,6V), mas o potencial de redução para ambos é igual, o que os torna resistentes à redução pelo lítio metálico. Estes dois LI´s tem quase a mesma densidade e a viscosidade de [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] é 20% menor que a de [BMMI][Tf2N]. Sendo menos viscoso, é esperado que [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] tenha uma maior condutividade. De fato, sua condutividade é 40% maior que a de [BMMI][Tf2N], o que sugere que o grupo éter adiciona alguma modificação estrutural ao sistema, mostrando que neste caso, as mudanças no transporte de carga não decorrem apenas em função da fluidez. Coeficientes de difusão de [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] são maiores que aqueles de [Et2OMor][Tf2N], mas um pouco menores que aqueles de [BMMI][Tf2N]. Também foram estudadas as mudanças nas propriedades físico-químicas em [BMMI][Tf2N] decorrentes da adição do gás SO2. Todas as propriedades de transporte tiveram aumento e uma diminuição na dinâmica de formação de pares iônicos foi sugerida pelos dados experimentais / The searching for reliable power sources for electrical engines has lead to great efforts in order to synthesize new electrolytes to be used in Li-ion batteries in order to make them powerful and safe. Ionic liquids have been widely studied for this purpose. Lithium salt solutions of Li(CF3SO2)2N, LiTf2N, in a room-temperature ionic liquid (RTIL), 1-butyl-2,3-dimethyl-imidazolium cation, BMMI, and the (CF3SO2)2N-, bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide anion, Tf2N, were prepared in different concentrations. The addition of a lithium salt to this RTIL decreases the mobility of all species, especially Li+. Estimated conductivities (NMR-PGSE), Raman spectroscopy and Molecular Dynamics Simulation data suggest the formation of aggregates formed by [Tf2N] anions around Li+, with [Tf2N]´s oxygen atoms pointing toward Li+. These aggregates increase as LiTf2N content is increased, thus contributing to diminish conductivity. To overcome this obstacle, it was synthesized ionic liquids with ether-function-containing cations, so, oxygen atom from the ether group could compete for Li+ against the oxygen atoms from [Tf2N], preventing Li+ to form high mass aggregates improving the Li+ diffusion process. The chosen cations were the 1,2-dimethyl-imidazolium and N-methylmorpholine. RTILs were represented by [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] and [Et2OMor][Tf2N], respectively. Results show that [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] has a lower electrochemical window (3,8V) than [BMMI][Tf2N] (4,6V), but their reduction potential is equal, which makes them resistant to reduction by metallic lithium. These two RTIL´s have almost the same density and the viscosity of [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] is 20% lower than that of [BMMI][Tf2N]. Being less viscous, it is expected that [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] had a higher conductivity. It has in fact a conductivity 40% higher than [BMMI][Tf2N], which suggests that the ether chain add some structural modification to the system, showing that in this case, changes in charge transport is not only a function of the fluidity. Diffusion coefficients of [Et2OMMI][Tf2N] are higher than those of [Et2OMor][Tf2N], but a little bit lower than those of [BMMI][Tf2N]. It was also addressed the physical property changes in [BMMI][Tf2N] with the increasing addition of SO2. All the transport properties have improved and a decrease in ionic pair formation was suggested by experiment data

Líquidos Iônicos eletropolimerizáveis são caracterizados como líquidos iônicos que possuem um grupo eletropolimerizável ligado ao cátion ou ânion, a partir da eletropolimerização destes líquidos iônicos ocorre a imobilização dos íons em uma estrutura polimérica. Neste trabalho é apresentado a síntese de um líquido iônico eletropolimerizável onde anilina foi introduzida como grupo eletropolimerizante no cátion metil-imidazólio. Várias metodologias foram testadas para a eletropolimerização deste líquido iônico, envolvendo a utilização de solventes orgânicos e líquidos iônicos como eletrólitos. A copolimerização com anilina mostrou-se eficiente para obtenção de filmes poliméricos com a presença do monômero sintetizado. A influência deste monômero presente no copolímero foi estudada em relação ao comportamento eletroquímico, demonstrando o aumento da eletroatividade do polímero em líquidos iônicos apróticos. Em relação à morfologia, observou-se que a presença do monômero produz filmes mais compactos diferentemente da polianilina que apresenta uma morfologia dendrítica. Os processos eletrocrômicos para o copolímero não sofrem defasagem em relação aos processos eletroquímicos como observados na polianilina. Os processos redox do material foram acompanhados por EQCM-D demonstrando que a compensação de carga ocorre a partir do fluxo de cátions. Assim a presença monômero sintetizado no copolímero afeta o comportamento da polianilina, assim como qualquer substituinte volumoso, porém o copolímero apresenta propriedades intrínsecas de líquidos iônicos, demonstrando a formação de um material multifuncional. / Electropolymerizable lonic liquids have groups that are susceptible to electropolymerization bounded either to the cationic or anionic structure. In such cases, the ionic species can be immobilized into a polymeric matrix. This work presents the synthesis of an electropolymerizable ionic liquid in which aniline was inserted as the eletrocpolymerizable group in methyl-imidazolium. Several methods were tested for the electropolymerization, involving the use of organic solvents or ionic liquids as electrolytes. The copolymerization with aniline units was effective to obtain polyrnenc films in the presence of the synthesized monomer. The influence of the monomer in the copolymer was studied with respect to the electrochemical behavior, showing the increasing of the polymer electroactivity in aprotic ionic liquid electrolyte. The presence of the monomer produces more compact films than polyaniline which presents a dendritic morphology. The spectroeletrochemical processes for the copolymer do not suffer lag in relation to electrochemical processes as observed in polyaniline. The redox processes were monitored by EQCM-D demonstrating that the charge compensation takes place from the flow of cations. The presence of the synthesized monomer in the copolymer affects the behavior of polyaniline, as well as any substituent in the aniline, however the copolymer shows intrinsic properties of ionic liquids, demonstrating the formation of a multifunctional material

abstract: In this dissertation, micro-galvanic corrosion effects and passivation behavior of single-phase binary alloys have been studied in order to formulate new insights towards the development of “stainless-like” lightweight alloys. As a lightweight material of interest, Mg-xAl alloys were studied using aqueous free corrosion, atmospheric corrosion, dissolution rate kinetics, and ionic liquid dissolution. Polarization and “accelerated” free corrosion studies in aqueous chloride were used to characterize the corrosion behavior and morphology of alloys. Atmospheric corrosion experiments revealed surface roughness and pH evolution behavior in aqueous environment. Dissolution in absence of water using choline-chloride:urea ionic liquid allowed for a simpler dissolution mechanism to be observed, providing additional insights regarding surface mobility of Al. These results were compared with commercial alloy (AZ31B, AM60, and AZ91D) behavior to better elucidate effects associated with secondary phases and intermetallic particles often present in Mg alloys. Aqueous free corrosion, “accelerated” free corrosion and ionic liquid dissolution studies have confirmed Al surface enrichment in a variety of morphologies, including Al-rich platelet and Al nanowire formation. This behavior is attributed to the preferential dissolution of Al as the more “noble” element in the matrix. Inductively-coupled mass spectroscopy was used to measure first-order rate reaction constants for elemental Mg and Al dissolution in aqueous chloride environment to be kMg= 9.419 x 10-6 and kAl = 2.103 x 10-6 for future implementation in kinetic Monte Carlo simulations. To better understand how “stainless-like” passivation may be achieved, Ni-xCr alloys were studied using polarization and potential pulse experiments. The passivation potential, critical current density, and passivation current density were found to decay with increasing Cr composition. The measured average number of monolayers dissolved during passivation was found to be in good agreement with percolation theory, with a fitted 3-D percolation threshold of p_c^3D=0.118 compared with the theoretical value of 0.137. Using these results, possible approaches towards achieving passivation in other systems, including Mg-Al, are discussed. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Materials Science and Engineering 2018

The electrochemical double layer (EDL) at the solid–liquid interface is the near surface region where important electrochemical processes (e.g., electrodeposition, corrosion, and heterogeneous catalysis) take place. Subtle changes in the electrode surface material/topography and the nature of the fluid medium can drastically alter interactions between liquid molecules and the solid surface. A better understanding of this interfacial region can help advance numerous applied fields, such as battery technologies, solar cells, double layer capacitors, and carbon dioxide capture/conversion. Ionic liquids (IL) are an emerging class of solvents that could replace traditional aqueous/non-aqueous solvents due to their advantageous physiochemical properties (e.g., wide solvent window, high thermal stability, and excellent solvating power). However, our understanding of the near-surface structure of ILs in the EDL is still being developed. This thesis focuses on the fundamental electrochemical behavior of ILs to help understand its interfacial behavior in three main areas: 1) the nature of capacitance-potential relationships in neat ILs, 2) the role of ‘user-defined’ experimental variables on capacitive electrochemical measurements, and 3) the impact of IL + water mixtures on experimental data. The general shape of capacitance-potential curves can suggest at the broad architecture of the EDL region. Fundamental capacitive studies of the IL EDL show a wide range of results, even for similar electrochemical systems. Theoretical predictions suggest the capacitance-potential curve should exhibit bell- or camel-shaped curvature depending on the nature of the IL. Experimental observations have demonstrated several functional shapes such as U-shaped, bell-shaped, camel-shaped, and relatively featureless responses. Much of the work in this thesis starkly contrasts theoretical expectations by demonstrating capacitive behavior that is analogous to high temperature molten salts and dilute aqueous electrolytes with metallic and non-metallic electrode materials. However, our systematic studies of a model IL electrochemical system reveal that there are several ‘user-defined’ experimental variables (i.e. potential scan direction, data acquisition protocol, experimental technique, and potential range probed) which in some instances can significantly impact the resulting capacitance curvature. Some of these variables are often overlooked in the literature and our efforts are aimed at uniting the scientific community in this area to help better compare and understand results. An additional experimental variable of importance is the sorption of water into ILs, which is nearly impossible to prevent due to their hygroscopic nature. The presence of water is known to have a significant effect on the resulting mixtures’ bulk and interfacial properties. While the interaction between ILs and water can significantly vary depending on the nature of the IL, this thesis demonstrates that within small quantities (e.g., < 5000 ppm) of sorbed water there are only minor changes in spectroscopic and electrochemical responses. Collectively, the work outlined in this thesis helps the scientific community better understand electrochemical measurements in IL solvents by examining key analytical variables associated with capacitive measurements. The fundamental electrochemical studies described in this thesis demonstrate that the solid-liquid interface for IL solvents is response to even subtle changes in surface chemistries. These governing interfacial properties have ramifications in myriad applications from energy storage to lubrication.

Soybean oil, palm oil and waste cooking oil as feedstock were used to measure the effects of different heating methods, reaction time, molar ratio of methanol to oil, temperature, power, catalyst type and catalyst concentration on the biodiesel yield in this study. Additionally, reducing reaction time for the transesterification reaction used microwave heating to make more complete. The optimized operating conditions of conventional heating used palm oil, concentration for 0.75 wt% sodium methoxide, molar ratio of methanol to oil for 6:1, reaction time for 90 min and reaction temperature for 60 ¢J offered the best yield of 98.1%. the microwave heating used palm oil, concentration for 0.75 wt% sodium methoxide, molar ratio of methanol to oil for 6:1, reaction time for 3 min and power for 750 W offered the best yield of 99.5% Used soybean oil and palm oil as biodiesel feedstock production, its yield was higher than the waste cooking oil. This reason is caused by composition complex and high viscosity of waste cooking oil compare with pure vegetable oil. The catalyst of sodium methoxide is higher effective than sodium oxide used in transesterification reaction, because the reaction process will not formation of water and saponification. Use ionic liquid [Pyr12CN][Cl], [MorEtH][HSO4], [MorMeMe][MeSO4], [PyrMeH][HSO4] and [MorMeEt][EtSO4] as biodiesel catalyst, the optimized operating conditions of concentration for 2.00 wt% [Pyr12CN][Cl], molar ratio of methanol to oil for 6:1, reaction time for 6 min and power for 750 W offered the best yield of 98.1%.

Since their commercialization in 1990, the electrodes of the lithium-ion battery have remained fundamentally the same. While energy density improvements have come from reducing the cell packaging, higher capacity electrodes are needed to continue this trend. A lithium metal anode, where the negative electrode half reaction is the plating and stripping of metallic lithium, is explored as an alternative to current graphite anodes. The specific capacity of the lithium metal anode is over ten times that of the graphite anode, making it a serious candidate to further improve the energy density of lithium batteries. Electrodeposited lithium metal forms dendrites, sharp needles that can grow across the separator and short circuit the battery. Thus, a chief goal is to alter lithium’s plating morphology. This was achieved in two separate ionic liquid electrolytes by co-depositing lithium with sodium. The co-deposited sodium is thought to block dendritic sites, leading to a granular deposit. A nucleation study confirmed that metal deposits from the ionic liquid electrolyte containing sodium, prevented dendritic growth from nucleation on, and not after dendrites had already grown. A model based on the geometry of the nuclei was used to gain insight into the effect of the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) that forms on freshly deposited lithium metal. In addition to sodium, the effect of alkaline earth metals on the lithium deposit morphology was also explored. While these metals did not deposit from the ionic liquid electrolyte, their addition also resulted in granular, dendrite free, deposits. The alkaline earth additives generally increased the overpotential for nucleating on the substrate and lowered the current density achievable. Strontium and barium showed the least of these negative effects while still providing a dendrite free deposit. A second hurdle for lithium metal anodes is the instability between the electrolyte and lithium metal. A protective SEI layer that prevents undesired side reactions is difficult to form because of the large volume change associated with cycling. Formation of a better SEI on lithium metal was attempted through the addition vinylene carbonate, which greatly improved the coulombic efficiency of lithium metal plating and stripping. The effect of gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide, on the SEI layer was also investigated. It was found that the presence of nitrogen and oxygen improved the coulombic efficiency by facilitating a thinner SEI layer. This work presents attempts at improving the lithium metal anode both by increasing the coulombic efficiency of the redox process and by eliminating dendrite growth. The coulombic efficiency was improved through the bubbling of gases and addition of organic additives but work remains to increase this value further. Dendritic growth, which poses a safety hazard, was completely eliminated by two methods: 1) co-deposition and 2) adsorption of a foreign metal. Both methods could potentially be applied to different electrolytes, making them promising methods for preventing dendritic growth in future lithium metal anodes.

Kyoto University (京都大学) / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(エネルギー科学) / 甲第19090号 / エネ博第314号 / 新制||エネ||64 / 32041 / 京都大学大学院エネルギー科学研究科エネルギー基礎科学専攻 / (主査)教授 萩原 理加, 教授 佐川 尚, 教授 野平 俊之 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当