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Area of Science:

  • Physical Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Electrochemistry

Background:

  • Ion dissociation in ionic liquids (ILs) significantly influences their physical and chemical properties.
  • Ionic liquids mixed with solvents allow for studying ion dissociation across a wide range of concentrations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a comprehensive review of ion dissociation values in ILs and IL solutions.
  • To compare traditional methods with a novel, more accessible approach for determining ion dissociation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and pulse field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance (PFG-NMR) for traditional conductivity and diffusivity measurements.
  • Applying the Stokes-Einstein equation with estimated effective ion radii to calculate ion dissociation from density, viscosity, and ionic conductivity data (ρ, η, λ).

Main Results:

  • The ρ, η, λ method provides a more accessible route to determining ion dissociation compared to time-consuming PFG-NMR.
  • Data for a larger number of ILs and IL solutions were analyzed using the ρ, η, λ method.
  • The study explores how factors like alkyl chain length, ion structure, temperature, and solvent strength affect ion dissociation.

Conclusions:

  • The ρ, η, λ method offers a practical alternative for assessing ion dissociation in ionic liquids and their solutions.
  • Understanding ion dissociation is critical for tailoring IL properties for various applications.
  • This review provides valuable data and insights into the factors governing ion dissociation in IL systems.