Intercalated hybrid of kaolinite with KH2PO4 showing high ionic conductivity (∼10−4 S cm−1) at room temperature

Shao Xian Liu, Chen Xue, Hao Yang, Xiao Qing Huang, Yang Zou, Yan Ni Ding, Li Li, Xiao Ming Ren

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Abstract

In this paper, we present the study of preparation and ionic conductance for an intercalated hybrid of kaolinite with potassium dihydrogen. The intercalation efficiency is high up to ca. 90%. The intercalated hybrid has been characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, and thermogravimetric analysis. The ionic conductivity (σ) of the hybrid material is strongly dependent on the moisture in the environment, with σ = 8.4 × 10−10 S cm−1 at 293 K and gradually increases to 7.16 × 10−9 S cm−1 under N2 atmosphere (anhydrous environment) at 353 K as well as an activation energy of Ea = 0.618 e V, whereas σ = 2.19 × 10−4 S cm−1 at 100% relative humidity and 293 K with Ea = 0.44 eV. The mechanism that the moisture affects the ionic conductance of the intercalated hybrid is further discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)95-100
Number of pages6
JournalSolid State Sciences
Volume74
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2017

Keywords

  • Intercalated hybrid
  • Ionic conductance
  • Kaolinite mineral

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