title: Polymeric ionic liquid and carbon black composite as a reusable supporting electrolyte: modification of the electrode surface.
abstract: One of the major impediments to using electroorganic synthesis is the need for large amounts of a supporting electrolyte to ensure the passage of charge. Frequently this causes separation and waste problems. To address these issues, a polymeric ionic liquid-Super P carbon black composite has been formulated. The system enables electrolyses to be performed without adding an additional supporting electrolyte, and its efficient recovery and reuse. In addition, the ability of the composite to modify the electrode surface in situ leads to improved kinetics. A practical consequence is that one can decrease catalyst loading without sacrificing efficiency.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9510 (USA).
authors.forename: Seung Joon
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Yoo
authors.forename: Long-Ji
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Cheng-Chu
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Zeng
authors.forename: R Daniel
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Little
keywords: electrochemistry; electrolysis; ionic liquids; nanoparticles; waste prevention