Abstract
The electrochemistry of Sn(II), Sn(IV), and Se(IV) in the choline chloride-glycerol deep eutectic solvent was investigated on glassy carbon at 110 °C by various electrochemical methods including cyclic voltammetry, chronopotentiometry, and chronoamperometry. The Sn(IV)/Sn(II) couple displays very slow electrochemical kinetics, so that the reduction of Sn(IV) essentially proceeds directly to Sn(0) through a 4 e− process, even if the potential of the Sn(IV)/Sn(II) couple is more positive than the Sn(II)/Sn(0) couple. Because of this sequence of potentials, the comproportionation reaction Sn(IV) + Sn(0) → 2Sn(II) takes place when elemental tin is deposited from the Sn(IV) solution. The electrodeposition of tin proceeds through an instantaneous nucleation process with Sn(II) whereas a progressive nucleation mechanism is observed with Sn(IV). In the presence of both Sn(IV) and Se(IV) in solution, voltammetric features associated with the formation of a Sn-Se compound are clearly identified and the suitable potential range where the compound can be deposited without co-deposition of elemental tin is determined, as confirmed by SEM images and EDX analyses.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1509-1519 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work presents the results obtained in the framework of the projects “Mise en place d’un centre d’expertise scientifique pour la gestion des déchets d’équipements électriques et électroniques (DEEE) au Burkina Faso” and “Renforcement et extension des capacités du Centre de récupération et de valorisation des métaux (CERVAM) en matière de gestion des DEEE au Burkina Faso” supported by the Académie de Recherche et d’Enseignement Supérieur (ARES) through the funding from the Coopération belge au Développement, COOP-CONV-22–116.
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