29420-49-3 | Potassium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate

CAS:29420-49-3 | Potassium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate ,Description

Potassium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate (KNFBS) is a versatile chemical compound with a wide range of applications in the scientific and industrial fields. It is a fluorinated alkyl sulfonate that is synthesized from 1-butanesulfonic acid and potassium hydroxide. KNFBS is a colorless, odorless, and non-toxic chemical that has been used in a variety of scientific and industrial applications for many years.
 

Scientific Research Applications

Ionic Liquid Properties and Plastic Crystal Behavior

Potassium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate demonstrates potential in the field of ionic liquids and solid electrolytes. N-Methyl-N-butylpyrrolidinium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate, a related compound, exhibits interesting thermophysical characteristics. It has a low melting point and a substantial electrochemical window, indicating its suitability for applications in ionic liquids and as a solid electrolyte. Additionally, these compounds exhibit plastic crystal phases, suggesting potential in diverse industrial applications (Forsyth et al., 2006).

Enhancing Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries

The modification of Nafion membranes using potassium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate has been shown to improve the performance of all vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFB). The addition of this compound reduces vanadium ions permeability and enhances proton conductivity, resulting in higher ion selectivity and improved energy efficiency in VRFBs (Teng et al., 2015).

Application in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Potassium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate is utilized in the development of gel polymer electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. Its inclusion in a polyvinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene matrix leads to high ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability, making it a promising material for use in lithium-ion batteries (Karuppasamy et al., 2017).

Electrodeposition of Fluorine-doped Lead Dioxide

Potassium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate is used in the preparation of fluorine-doped PbO2. The presence of this compound influences the physicochemical properties of the doped oxide, enhancing its electrocatalytic activity. This application is crucial in the development of advanced materials for electrochemical processes (Velichenko & Devilliers, 2007).

CO2 Sorption Properties

Research has shown that poly(ionic liquid)s based on potassium nonafluoro-1-butanesulfonate exhibit fast and reversible CO2 sorption/desorption properties. This suggests its potential use in environmental applications, especially in carbon capture technologies (Mineo et al., 2012).

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