Abstract
Superoxide ion has been generated in ionic liquid trihexyl (tetradecyl) phosphonium bis (trifluoromethylsulfonyl) imide, [PI4, 666][N(Tf)2]. Cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry techniques were used for the electrochemical generation of 02'~, while chemical generation was done by adding K02 to DMSO. The long term stability of 02'~ was investigated using UV/Vis spectrophotometer. It was found that the quaternary phosphonium cation, [PI 4, 666]+ is a reasonably safe cation for the generation of 02'~ which indicates the possible use of ILs involving it for further useful applications.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1166-1170 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Sciences |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ionic liquids
- Phosphonium
- Stability
- Superoxide ion
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General