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Unraveling the Stepwise Melting of an Ionic Liquid

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Author(s):
Lima, Thamires A. ; Paschoal, Vitor H. ; Faria, Luiz F. O. ; Ribeiro, Mauro C. C.
Total Authors: 4
Document type: Journal article
Source: Journal of Physical Chemistry B; v. 121, n. 17, p. 4650-4655, MAY 4 2017.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectros-copy were used to reveal the premelting events precursors of melting of the ionic liquid triethylsulfonium bis(trifluoromethanesufonyl)imide, {[}S-222]{[}NTf2]. On heating the crystalline phase of {[}5222]{[}NTf2], melting occurs along a sequence of at least three steps. First, the crystalline long-range order breaks down, but local order is retained. The second step is characterized by conformational freedom of the ethyl chains of cations related to premelting of nonpolar domains, and the complete melting finally occurs when anions acquire conformational freedom. This work provides a microscopic view on the mechanism of melting of {[}S-222] {[}NTf2] in line with the picture of melting taking place as a sequence of structural changes. The results of this work shed light on the understanding of the complex melting process of ionic liquids. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 15/05803-0 - Ionic liquid structure under high pressure
Grantee:Luiz Felipe de Oliveira Faria
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
FAPESP's process: 15/07516-8 - Collective dynamics of ionic liquids
Grantee:Vitor Hugo Paschoal
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Doctorate (Direct)
FAPESP's process: 12/13119-3 - Vibrational spectroscopy in condensed phases
Grantee:Mauro Carlos Costa Ribeiro
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 14/15049-8 - A Raman spectroscopy study of the glass transition of ionic liquids under high pressure.
Grantee:Thamires Andrade Lima
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral