Pulse Radiolysis of Fused Alkali Halides¹

EPR Evidence for a Physically Trapped Excess Electron in a Glassy Ionic Liquid

“…In summary, our results provide an EPR evidence for physical trapping of excess electron in IL P 14 NTf 2 at 77 K. The resulting species is sensitive to the near IR light, which may suggest its similarity to a solvated electron found in time-resolved optical absorption studies at room temperature. − Also, it may be compared to solvated electrons in molten inorganic salts known from pulse radiolysis studies. , Even though the yield of trapped electrons revealed by EPR is low, this result appears to be of basic significance, in view of conflicting previous findings.…”

“…2−4 Also, it may be compared to solvated electrons in molten inorganic salts known from pulse radiolysis studies. 27,28 Even though the yield of trapped electrons revealed by EPR is low, this result appears to be of basic significance, in view of conflicting previous findings.…”