Abstract: A concentrated solution of a metal salt in a non-aqueous solvent system. A product of the process of making a concentrated solution of a metal salt in a non-aqueous solvent system.

Abstract: A method to produce high quality single or a few atomic layers thick samples of a topological insulating layered dichalcogenide. The overall process involves grinding layered dichalcogenides, adding them to an ionic liquid, and then using a mechanical method to cause intercalation of the ionic liquid into the van der Waals (VDW) gap between the layers of the metal chalcogenide.

Abstract: A concentrated solution of a metal salt in a non-aqueous solvent system. A product of the process of making a concentrated solution of a metal salt in a non-aqueous solvent system.

Abstract: A method of making a concentrated solution of a metal salt in a non-aqueous solvent system. A product of the process of making a concentrated solution of a metal salt in a non-aqueous solvent system.

Abstract: A method to produce high quality single or a few atomic layers thick samples of a topological insulating layered dichalcogenide. The overall process involves grinding layered dichalcogenides, adding them to an ionic liquid, and then using a mechanical method to cause intercalation of the ionic liquid into the van der Waals (VDW) gap between the layers of the metal chalcogenide.

Abstract: A method of making a concentrated solution of a metal salt in a non-aqueous solvent system. A product of the process of making a concentrated solution of a metal salt in a non-aqueous solvent system.

Abstract: A method for recovering heavy metals and rare earth elements from fly ash, coal ash, and unrefined mineral ores containing rare earth metals using an ionic liquid and an organic acid to solubilize the metals. The solubilized components are removed from the ionic liquid by electrochemical deposition. The heavy metals and rare earth elements are deposited onto an electrode, and then purified via electrochemical processing.

Abstract: A method of making unit cell sized oxide particulates comprising preparing a water solution of a metal or ceramic salt or methanol solution of Pt, adding a 2-fold molar excess of KO2 to the water solution and forming a reaction solution, spinning down the reaction solution, and creating oxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: A method for recovering heavy metals and rare earth elements from fly ash, coal ash, and unrefined mineral ores containing rare earth metals using an ionic liquid and an organic acid to solubilize the metals. The solubilized components are removed from the ionic liquid by electrochemical deposition. The heavy metals and rare earth elements are deposited onto an electrode, and then purified via electrochemical processing.

Abstract: A method of making unit cell sized oxide particulates comprising preparing a water solution of a metal or ceramic salt or methanol solution of Pt, adding a 2-fold molar excess of KO2 to the water solution and forming a reaction solution, spinning down the reaction solution, and creating oxide nanoparticles.

Abstract: Novel electric battery systems are disclosed utilizing selected ionic liquids as electrolytes and selected metals and metal oxides as electrodes. The ionic liquids utilize a substituted imidazolium cation, which does not have the corrosive safety and environmental concerns associated with corrosive acid and alkali electrolytes.

Abstract: Novel electric battery systems are disclosed utilizing selected ionic liquids as electrolytes and selected metals and metal oxides as electrodes. The ionic liquids utilize a substituted imidazolium cation, which does not have the corrosive safety and environmental concerns associated with corrosive acid and alkali electrolytes.

Abstract: A mixture and method of using such mixture is provided for purifying carbon nanotubes. A substituted imidazolium cation is utilized to suspend carbon nanotubes in a nonpolar liquid. A polar solvent immiscible with the nonpolar liquid is mixed in to remove soot from the suspension, allowing recovery of the nanotubes. The relative gentleness of the separation provides nanotubes that are undamaged and unoxidized. The components of the mixture are economically advantageous for this use and the method is simple compared to other nanotube purification methods.