Electrochemical properties of Imidiazolium-based ionic liquids

There has been an upsurge in interest in energy storage systems such as lithium batteries, which are applicable in small electronic and personal communication devices and even in electric vehicles. The transport of lithium ions is an essential criterion in the lithium batteries. The main requirements for a good electrolyte, which acts as the transport medium of these ions, are high Li-ion conductivity, negligible electronic conductivity and high thermal and (electro)chemical stability. State-of-the-art non-aqueous electrolytes in modern Li-ion batteries are based on organic solvents and / or polymers. Specialized electrolytes exist also in the form of glasses, ceramic conductors and high temperature molten salt systems. Unfortunately, the organic solvent systems present some problems in terms of high volatility