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Second Phase Effects on the Conductivity of Non‐Aqueous Salt Solutions: “Soggy Sand Electrolytes”
Author(s) -
Bhattacharyya A. J.,
Maier J.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200306210
Subject(s) - materials science , electrolyte , salt (chemistry) , conductivity , aqueous solution , ionic conductivity , fast ion conductor , ion , phase (matter) , electrical resistivity and conductivity , inorganic chemistry , composite material , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , electrode , chemistry , electrical engineering , engineering
Introducing insulating phases into non‐aqueous salt solution leads to remarkable conductivity enhancements, an effect ascribed to breaking up of ion pairs. This new class of electrolytes combines the high ionic conductivities of liquids and beneficial mechanical properties of soft matter (“soggy sand”; see Figure).