Enhanced Dynamics and Charge Transport at the Eutectic Point : A New Paradigm for the Use of Deep Eutectic Solvent Systems

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Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are a class of versatile solvents with promise for a wide range of applications, from separation processes to electrochemical energy storage technologies. A fundamental understanding of the correlation among the structure, thermodynamics, and dynamics of these materials necessary for targeted rational design for specific applications is still nascent. Here, we employ differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS), and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy (fs-TAS) to investigate the correlation among thermodynamics, dynamics, and charge transport in mixtures comprising a wide range of compositions of choline chloride (ChCl) and ethylene glycol (EG). Detailed analyses reveal that (i) the eutectic composition of this prototypical DES occurs in the 15-20 mol % ChCl in the EG range rather than the previously assumed 33 mol %, and (ii) both rotational dynamics and charge transport at the eutectic composition are enhanced in this composition range. These findings highlight the fundamental interplay between thermodynamics and dynamics in determining the properties of DESs that are relevant to many applications.

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2023

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2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:3

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JACS Au - 3(2023), 11 vom: 27. Nov., Seite 3024-3030

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Englisch

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Spittle, Stephanie [VerfasserIn]
Alfurayj, Ibrahim [VerfasserIn]
Hansen, Benworth Bryce [VerfasserIn]
Glynn, Kaylie [VerfasserIn]
Brackett, William [VerfasserIn]
Pandian, Rathiesh [VerfasserIn]
Burda, Clemens [VerfasserIn]
Sangoro, Joshua [VerfasserIn]

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Date Revised 02.12.2023

published: Electronic-eCollection

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10.1021/jacsau.3c00420

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