Nuclear Chemistry and Electrochemistry: Superoxide Ion Electrochemistry in Ionic Liquids

M. L. Leonard; M. C. Kittle; I. M. AlNashef; M. A. Matthews; J. W. Weidner

doi:10.1021/bk-2002-0818.ch014

Nuclear Chemistry and Electrochemistry: Superoxide Ion Electrochemistry in Ionic Liquids

M. L. Leonard, M. C. Kittle, I. M. AlNashef, M. A. Matthews, J. W. Weidner

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering

University of South Carolina

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We have demonstrated that superoxide ion can be generated electrochemically in room-temperature ionic-liquid solvents. Similar superoxide ion chemistry has previously been demonstrated in volatile and environmentally-suspect aprotic solvents such as dimethyl formamide and acetonitrile. However, ionic liquids are non-volatile and should minimize the problems of secondary solvent waste. It is proposed that the resultant superoxide ion can be used to perform low-temperature oxidation of wastes. Low-temperature oxidation of waste solvents can provide a much-needed alternative to high temperature waste incinerators, whose use is greatly complicated by regulatory requirements and locating suitable sites.

Original language	British English
Pages (from-to)	178-187
Number of pages	10
Journal	ACS Symposium Series
Volume	818
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/bk-2002-0818.ch014
State	Published - 2002

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