ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Data Journal

Probing the electroactive interface of ionic liquids and their solutions

Abstract: We propose a detailed study of the interfacial structuring of a non-halogenated, and tribologically relevant, ionic liquid (IL) at an electrified interface, as a function of applied potential, its concentration (in a base fluid) and exposure to water (via addition of small water concentrations). We have already performed nano- and macro-scale tribological measurements on IL mixtures, which show clear changes in friction coefficient with applied potential and water exposure. Therefore, we expect to observe considerable changes in the IL boundary layers. Through integration with our ongoing tribology tests, we hope our results will help guide the application of ILs as future electro-responsive ‘tribotronic’ lubricants or lubricant additives, as well as provide a launch pad for other electrochemical applications where responsive interfacial structures are likely to play a key role.

Principal Investigator: Professor Mark Rutland
Experimenter: Dr Kathryn Harris
Experimenter: Dr Georgia Pilkington
Experimenter: Professor Sergei Glavatskih
Experimenter: Dr Anna Oleshkevych
Local Contact: Dr Maxmilian Skoda
Experimenter: Dr Alexei Vorobiev
Experimenter: Dr Seiya Watanabe
Experimenter: Dr Milad Radiom

DOI: 10.5286/ISIS.E.RB1810114

ISIS Experiment Number: RB1810114

Publisher: STFC ISIS Neutron and Muon Source

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