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Andrew P Abbott¹, John C Barron, Gero Frisch

¹Department of Chemistry, University of Leicester, Leicester, LE1 7RH, UK.

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics : PCCP

|April 27, 2011

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Zinc electrodeposition in deep eutectic solvents is not mass transport limited. Differences in deposit morphology arise from chloride adsorption and crystal face blocking, not solute concentration effects.

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Area of Science:

Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Physical Chemistry

Background:

Deep eutectic solvents (DES) are emerging as novel electrolytes for metal electrodeposition.
Previous studies on metal electrodeposition in DES were often limited by mass transport.
Understanding zinc electrodeposition behavior in DES is crucial for developing new electrochemical processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the electrodeposition of zinc in two distinct deep eutectic solvents.
To determine the factors influencing zinc deposit morphology and electrodeposition kinetics.
To explore the role of solvent properties and speciation in zinc electrodeposition.

Main Methods:

Electrodeposition of zinc was performed in two different DES.
Extended X-ray Absorption Fine Structure (EXAFS) spectroscopy was used for speciation analysis.
Double layer capacitance measurements were conducted to study interfacial properties.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) was implied for morphological analysis.

Main Results:

Zinc electrodeposition was found to be independent of mass transport limitations in both DES.
The morphology of zinc deposits varied significantly between the two solvents.
EXAFS confirmed identical zinc speciation in both solvents.
Double layer capacitance indicated differences attributed to chloride adsorption on the electrode surface.
Solute concentration variations did not affect deposit morphology, despite altering solvent properties.

Conclusions:

Chloride adsorption and subsequent blocking of specific crystal faces are key to the observed differences in zinc morphology.
The glycol-based DES promotes the formation of small, platelet-shaped zinc crystals.
DES offer tunable properties for controlling electrodeposition, but speciation and interfacial phenomena are critical.
This study highlights the complex interplay between solvent properties, interfacial chemistry, and metal deposition in DES.