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High Conductivity Low Temperature Ionic Liquids

Award Information
Agency: Department of Defense
Branch: Navy
Contract: N68936-08-C-0064
Agency Tracking Number: N073-183-0366
Amount: $69,907.00
Phase: Phase I
Program: SBIR
Solicitation Topic Code: N07-183
Solicitation Number: 2007.3
Timeline
Solicitation Year: 2007
Award Year: 2008
Award Start Date (Proposal Award Date): 2008-06-30
Award End Date (Contract End Date): 2008-12-30
Small Business Information
20 New England Business Center
Andover, MA 01810
United States
DUNS: 073800062
HUBZone Owned: No
Woman Owned: No
Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No
Principal Investigator
 Bryan Bergeron
 Principal Research Scientist
 (978) 689-0003
 bergeron@psicorp.com
Business Contact
 B. Green
Title: President, R&D Operations
Phone: (978) 689-0003
Email: green@psicorp.com
Research Institution
N/A
Abstract

Physical Sciences Incorporated (PSI) proposes to develop, characterize, and evaluate new ionic liquids (ILs) and eutectics with enhanced physical and chemical properties for electrochemical supercapacitor applications. The ILs will be synthesized with high yield and high chemical purity as confirmed by standard analytical techniques. Results from differential scanning calorimetry, viscosity, ionic conductivity, and cyclic voltammetry experiments will validate that these ILs/eutectics can function effectively as electrolytes over a broad temperature range (±70 deg C) and large electrochemical window (±2V). The most promising electrolyte will be studied in an electrochemical system as a proof-of-concept. In Phase II, we will continue to develop and characterize innovative ILs and eutectic formulations. The new materials will have reduced viscosity, and an enhanced thermal stability, ionic conductivity, and electrochemical window compared to those studied in Phase I. Performance of the ILs/eutectics will be assessed in multiple electrochemical systems such as batteries, supercapacitors, and electrochromics. By the completion of Phase II, we will demonstrate ~ 10^3 reversible cycles of an electrochemical device using an IL/eutectic electrolyte at -70 deg C. Cost analysis and design specifications will be performed for limited rate production of several candidate materials.

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