Journal article

Publication year: 2011

Pages: 10332-10339

Journal: Electrochimica Acta

Volume number: 56

Issue number: 28

ISSN: 0013-4686

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2011.04.060

Publisher: Elsevier

Abstract: 
Silver was successfully electrodeposited from the ionic liquid 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate ([EMIm][TfO]) containing silver ions in various concentrations. The electrochemical windows of the electrolytes were determined by cyclic voltammetry. Moreover, the conductivity and the viscosity-density product were studied with electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM). Potentiodynamic and potentiostatic depositions were performed at different temperatures. The morphology of the deposited Ag layers depends on temperature and concentration. Thus, by choosing the right experimental conditions one can optimize the properties of the deposited layers. The thus obtained layers can be used in different surface finishing processes, such as in decorative plating, catalysis or for electrical contacts.

Harvard Citation style: Ispas, A., Pölleth, M., Tran Ba, K., Bund, A. and Janek, J. (2011) Electrochemical deposition of silver from 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate, Electrochimica Acta, 56(28), pp. 10332-10339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2011.04.060

APA Citation style: Ispas, A., Pölleth, M., Tran Ba, K., Bund, A., & Janek, J. (2011). Electrochemical deposition of silver from 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate. Electrochimica Acta. 56(28), 10332-10339. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2011.04.060