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In situ, real-time visualization of electrochemistry using magnetic resonance imaging

Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, ISSN: 1948-7185, Vol: 4, Issue: 17, Page: 3019-3023
2013
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The drive to develop better electrochemical energy storage devices requires the development of not only new materials, but also better understanding of the underpinning chemical and dynamical processes within such devices during operation, for which new analytical techniques are required. Currently, there are few techniques that can probe local composition and transport in the electrolyte during battery operation. In this paper, we report a novel application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for probing electrochemical processes in a model electrochemical cell. Using MRI, the transport and zinc and oxygen electrochemistry in an alkaline electrolyte, typical of that found in zinc-air batteries, are investigated. Magnetic resonance relaxation maps of the electrolyte are used to visualize the chemical composition and electrochemical processes occurring during discharge in this model metal-air battery. Such experiments will be useful in the development of new energy storage/conversion devices, as well as other electrochemical technologies. © 2013 American Chemical Society.

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Britton, Melanie M; Bayley, Paul M; Howlett, Patrick C; Davenport, Alison J; Forsyth, Maria

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Materials Science; Chemistry

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