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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Edyta Pesko, Artem Lynnyk, Aldona Zalewska, Roman Puzniak, Anna Krzton-Maziopa, Stanislaw Kus
Summary: The electrochemical intercalation of alkali metal - pyridine adducts into iron selenide matrix was investigated. The charge transfer resistance increased with reaction time, and structural transition was observed. The introduction of guest species and the magnetic and superconducting properties of the samples were confirmed through various experimental techniques.
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Fahim Hamidouche, Moustafa M. S. Sanad, Zohra Ghebache, Naima Boudieb
Summary: A stable and unique porous SnO2/polypyrrole composite was successfully manufactured using a direct polymerization approach and a cheap oxidizing agent (FeCl3). The composite exhibited lower band gap energy and good electronic conductivity, resulting in improved specific capacitance and excellent cyclability.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Tong Xin, Yanan Lv, Haoran Chen, Linlin Li, Lijun Shen, Guangcun Shan, Xi Chen, Hua Han
Summary: This article proposes a new method for serial section registration using an unsupervised optical flow network to measure feature similarity and eliminate nonlinear deformation. The optical flow network is also used to estimate and compensate for cumulative registration error, enabling the reconstruction of biological tissue structures. Experimental results demonstrate that this method effectively improves the spatial continuity of serial sections and enhances the accuracy of registration and reconstruction for biological tissue structures.
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Energy & Fuels
Mehmet Erman Mert
Summary: The study investigated the efficiency of hydrogen production by doping nickel foam precursors with nickel, cobalt particles, and decorating with silver nano-domes. The catalyst NF/NiCo-2/Ag showed the best performance in terms of lower hydrogen overpotential, higher HPE, stability, and response during the electrolysis process in 1 M KOH.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Roberto Russo, Carine Davoisne, Adolfo Urrutia, Yann Danten, Carlo Gatti, Gwenaelle Toussaint, Philippe Stevens, Christine Frayret, Matthieu Becuwe
Summary: In this study, we investigate the impact of material microstructure on the electrochemical performances of Li-2-BQDO and its oxidized and self-polymerized form, PNND, which are promising electroactive materials for energy storage. Through TEM analysis and XRD experiments, the role of microstructure and crystal structure in the energy storage process is highlighted.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ricardo Javier Vazquez, Glenn Quek, Samantha R. McCuskey, Luana Llanes, Binu Kundukad, Xuehang Wang, Guillermo C. Bazan
Summary: Conjugated polyelectrolyte (CPE) hydrogels have shown promising applications as pseudocapacitors due to their high ionic conductivity and strong electrochemical performance. In this study, the molecular weight of a self-doped CPE, CPE-K, was systematically increased to enhance the cycling stability of the resulting hydrogel. The high molecular weight hydrogels exhibited improved mechanical strength, specific capacitance, and cycling stability, as well as wider working pseudocapacitive window, lower internal resistance, and higher ionic conductivity within the 3D conductive network. These results highlight the potential of CPE-K hydrogels for long-term pseudocapacitive technologies.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chunlei Yang, Tianhui Su, Yanbo Hua, Liming Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the latest results of electrochemical scanning probe microscopy techniques in studying the interfacial properties of electrocatalysts and photoelectrodes, and offers some perspectives on future research directions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Vrinda S. Punnakkal, Ben Jos, E. Anila
Summary: Polyprrole-silver nanocomposite samples were successfully synthesized through chemical oxidative polymerization. The presence of silver in Ppy was confirmed by XRD, and the coordination of silver into Ppy was revealed by FTIR spectroscopy. The photocatalytic activity of the samples showed improvement with the addition of silver, especially at higher silver concentrations.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dongho Kim, Jaejin Hwang, Pilgyu Byeon, Wonsik Kim, Dong Gyu Kang, Hyung Bin Bae, Sang-Gil Lee, Seung Min Han, Jaekwang Lee, Sung-Yoon Chung
Summary: Since the recognition of the significant oxygen-redox contribution to Li transition-metal oxide cathodes' capacity enhancement, the issues of oxygen release, structural variations, and capacity fading have become critical for achieving better electrochemical performance. This study utilizes nanoindentation and surface polishing to investigate the local variations of atomic structure and oxygen content in LiCoO2 and Li2MnO3. The findings provide direct evidence of oxygen release due to lattice strain and suggest the importance of efficient strain relaxation for the longevity of the anion framework in layered oxide cathodes.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Anqi Yu, Xiaoyan Song, Wei Lu, Yuntao Liang, Zhenglong He, Yong Sun, Shuanglin Song
Summary: Highly paraffin/butyl stearate-loaded phase change microcapsules were synthesized by cosolvent-free interfacial polymerization. The microcapsules exhibit good thermal stability and cyclic thermal stability, and can disperse uniformly in epoxy and bind tightly with it. The epoxy containing microcapsules shows excellent temperature regulation ability.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2022)
Review
Biology
Michela Relucenti, Giuseppe Familiari, Orlando Donfrancesco, Maurizio Taurino, Xiaobo Li, Rui Chen, Marco Artini, Rosanna Papa, Laura Selan
Summary: Bacterial biofilms cause infections that are often resistant to antibiotics, necessitating detailed imaging techniques for research. Scanning electron microscopy with customized protocols is preferred for ultrastructural characterization of biofilm matrix and bacterial cells in drug treatment studies, providing unparalleled image quality and resolution. Various imaging methodologies, including traditional and innovative scanning electron microscopy techniques, have been used in biofilm studies to deepen understanding of their structure.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Maria Freitas, Andre Carvalho, Henri P. A. Nouws, Cristina Delerue-Matos
Summary: A nanodiamond-based voltammetric immunosensing platform was developed for the analysis of a food allergen in peanuts. The use of nanodiamonds on screen-printed carbon electrodes improved the electroactive area and biomolecule binding ability. Linear Sweep Voltammetry was used for fast signal acquisition and scanning electron microscopy confirmed the presence of silver particles on the electrode surface. The proposed immunosensor provided accurate and precise results, allowing quantification of the allergen in commercial foodstuffs.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Andreas Karg, Sebastian Goedrich, Philipp Dennstedt, Nicolas Helfricht, Markus Retsch, Georg Papastavrou
Summary: Scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM) is a versatile technique for monitoring electrochemical reactions on a highly resolved local scale. This research presents a novel approach to implement a three-electrode setup for SECM in any fluid cell, allowing for high-resolution imaging and equivalent electrochemical performance to macroscopic electrodes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yawei Li, Li Wang, Yufeng He, Wei Zheng, Langhong Lou, Jian Zhang
Summary: The study found that as the temperature increases, the spacing of dislocation networks in the gamma/gamma' interface decreases, while the minimum creep rate increases non-linearly. This is due to the enhanced dislocation-climb in the interface and gamma'-cutting by a <010> superdislocations.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Amanda R. Haines, John C. Hemminger
Summary: This study investigates the stability of CuOx and TiO2 nanoparticles on a HOPG substrate, revealing that reducing potentials can cause mobility and agglomeration of TiO2 nanoparticles, affecting their diameter and structure. These results highlight the importance of stability studies in understanding degradation mechanisms of model electrochemical catalysts.
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Polymer Science
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
A. D. Forero Lopez, I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2012)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
I. L. Lehr, O. V. Quinzani, S. B. Saidman
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2009)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2013)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2008)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2018)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
A. D. Forero Lopez, I. L. Lehr, L. I. Brugnoni, S. B. Saidman
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2018)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
A. P. Loperena, I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
JOURNAL OF MAGNESIUM AND ALLOYS
(2016)
Article
Electrochemistry
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
PORTUGALIAE ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2014)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
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Chemistry, Physical
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman, P. C. Schulz
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2007)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
I. L. Lehr, S. B. Saidman
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2006)
Article
Electrochemistry
IL Lehr, SB Saidman
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2006)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Katerina Skopalova, Itana Nusa Bubanja, Dragomir Stanisavljev, Nikola Cvjeticanin, Vera Kasparkova, Eliska Dad'ova, Erika Pavlikova, Marek Koutny, Marija Gizdavic-Nikolaidis, Petr Humpolicek
Summary: This study compares the biological properties of PANI prepared by different synthesis methods and oxidizing agents, which improves its potential applications in the biomedical field.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hui-Ping Li, Cai-Yan Gao, Zhi-Ping Chen, Xin-Heng Fan, Lian-Ming Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel type of D-A non-fused-ring copolymers was designed and synthesized to overcome the trade-off relationship between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient in organic semiconductors. The incorporation of fluorine atoms into the polymer backbone effectively increased the ordered degree of molecular stacking and improved both the electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient. The bimodal orientation of polymers played a crucial role in decoupling the correlation between electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mansour A. S. Salem, Amjad Mumtaz Khan, Hatem A. M. Saleh, Khalil M. A. Qasem, Mizna Ahmed, Aadil Shafi Bhat, Abdulaziz Abdullah Qasem Ali, Younes S. A. Ghanem, Ali Alrabie, Abdel-Basit Al-Odayni, Waseem Sharaf Saeed, Basheer Al-Anesi
Summary: This research focuses on the versatile substance, polyaniline/layered double hydroxide (PANI@Nd-Co/LDH), under solvothermal conditions. A thorough analysis of its structure and morphology was conducted using various analytical methods. The findings showed that PANI@Nd-Co/LDH exhibited highly sensitive and specific fluorescence detection of Pb(II) and Al(III), outperforming other heavy metal ions. The sensor demonstrated a turn-off fluorescence response for Pb(II) ions and a turn-on fluorescence response for Al(III) ions. The minimum detectable limits (MDL) were determined to be 9.6 nM for Pb(II) and 220 nM for Al(III). PANI@Nd-Co/LDH could be easily regenerated and reused for multiple cycles. The detection mechanisms involved the inner filter effect (IFE) for Pb(II) and the chelation-enhanced fluorescence (CHEF) effect for Al(III). These results highlight the excellent potential of PANI@Nd-Co/LDH in the detection and recognition of Pb(II) and Al(III) ions.