Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Youluan Lu, Xinwei Mu, Yaopeng Liu, Zhen Shi, Yin Zheng, Wensheng Huang, Fangming Lou
Summary: Salt molecules were introduced into lotus root through bioconcentration, and a porous carbon material with 3D pore structure was prepared based on the lotus root. The material was characterized and its electrochemical performance as a sensor was examined. The sensor exhibited good performance in Chinese herbal medicine and healthy human urine samples.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Abhijit Das, Ratna Baidya, Tania Chakraborty, Akash Kumar Samanta, Souvik Roy
Summary: The pharmacological characteristics of phytochemicals have sparked interest in their application in disease management, particularly in anticancer potential. Taxifolin, a phytochemical, has shown significant activity in inhibiting inflammation, cancer, and other diseases. Research indicates that taxifolin exhibits relatively important activity in suppressing cancer.
BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jakub Wantulok, Romana Sokolova, Ilaria Degano, Viliam Kolivoska, Jacek E. Nycz
Summary: The oxidation and reduction mechanisms of substituted 4,7-di(pyrrolidin-1-yl)-1,10-phenanthrolines were investigated in non-aqueous environment. The presence of pyrrolidine-1-yl moiety significantly facilitates the reduction of the 1,10phenanthroline structure, while oxidation leads to the formation of hydroxylated compounds. This study paves the way for novel chelating agents and electrochemical technologies for environmental protection.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Renata Selesovska, Romana Sokolova, Kateroina Krejcova, Karolina Schwarzova-Peckova, Tomas Mikysek, Oleksandr Matvieiev
Summary: The first study on the electrochemical oxidation of triazole fungicide tebuconazole was conducted using an oxygen-terminated boron-doped diamond electrode. The research explored the irreversible anodic process occurring at +1.75 V (vs Ag/AgCl/KCl(sat.)) in 0.1 mol/L HNO3 through various techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, IR spectroelectrochemistry, and density functional theory calculations. The study provided insights into the oxidation mechanisms, revealing the formation of hydroxylated and dihydroxylated derivatives as well as an o-quinone derivative.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Zhenlei Zhao, Wenyan Gao, Xiaoli Ding, Xiaogang Xu, Changqian Xiao, Genxiang Mao, Wenmin Xing
Summary: The study found a relationship between total flavonoids intake, flavonoid subclasses, and metabolic syndrome. Q2 and Q3 intake of total flavonoids were associated with a 20% and 19% lower risk of incident metabolic syndrome. Flavanones and anthocyanidins intake in Q2 and Q3 also significantly reduced the risk compared to Q1. The most effective doses of total flavonoids, flavanones, and anthocyanidins for preventing metabolic syndrome were 237.67, 34.37, and 23.13 mg/day, respectively.
FRONTIERS IN NUTRITION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Fiaz Alam, Kinza Mohammadin, Zainab Shafique, Sayyeda Tayyeba Amjad, Mohammad Hassham Hassan bin Asad
Summary: Plants from the Rutaceae family are known for their significant contributions to both food and medicine, particularly through the production of flavonoids. A systematic review conducted up to 2018 revealed a wide range of flavonoids with various bioactivities, such as anticancer, antibacterial, antiviral, analgesic, and antioxidant properties. The isolation and study of these flavonoids from Rutaceae plants could have important implications for future nutraceutical, therapeutic, and pharmaceutical developments.
PHYTOTHERAPY RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Tommaso Salzillo, Andrea Marchetti, Jana Vejpravova, Pablo Fanjul Bolado, Claudio Fontanesi
Summary: This work summarizes the state-of-the-art results achieved by synergistically combining the outcomes obtained from electrochemical, spectroscopic, and theoretical methods. Several selected case studies are presented, where this synergistic approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of complex experimental systems. Finally, the importance of integrating experimental and theoretical approaches in solid-state electrochemistry, an area at the forefront of novel concepts in solid-state electronics, is highlighted.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jifang Zhang, Qiyuan Lin, Zhenlei Wang, Haowen Liu, Xuanzhang Li, Yuegang Zhang
Summary: The study proposes that water oxidation on hematite can proceed via mixed reaction paths, contrary to the traditional assumption of a single reaction path. By isolating absorption signals of surface states responsible for water oxidation, the research highlights the significant contribution of direct hole transfer, especially for highly doped hematite. This finding challenges existing experimental techniques that rely on oversimplified models and theories.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rajwinder Kaur, Ankita Sood, Damanpreet Kaur Lang, Saurabh Bhatia, Ahmed Al-Harrasi, Lotfi Aleya, Tapan Behl
Summary: Developing therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, especially Alzheimer's, is challenging. Flavonoids have shown potential in treating Alzheimer's by slowing neuronal degeneration and crossing the blood-brain barrier.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Caterina Russo, Alessandro Maugeri, Laura De Luca, Rosaria Gitto, Giovanni Enrico Lombardo, Laura Musumeci, Giovambattista De Sarro, Santa Cirmi, Michele Navarra
Summary: This study investigates the anti-leukemic properties of the main flavanones of Citrus spp. and their potential implication in SIRT2 inhibition. The results show that naringenin and hesperetin can inhibit SIRT2 activity and induce antiproliferative effects through modulation of the SIRT2/p53/p21/cyclin E1 pathway.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Victoria S. Shubina, Victoria I. Kozina, Yuri V. Shatalin
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of various flavonoids and their condensation product with toxic carbonyl compounds on the oxidative burst process of neutrophils. The results showed that these compounds inhibited the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), with flavonoids reducing both intracellular and extracellular ROS production, while the condensation product only inhibited extracellular ROS production. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the effects of polyphenols on human health and may have implications for the development of new therapeutic agents against oxidative stress-related diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Guo, Qi Zhao, Rachel Crespo-Otero, Devis Di Tommaso, Junwang Tang, Stoichko D. Dimitrov, Maria-Magdalena Titirici, Xuanhua Li, Ana Belen Jorge Sobrido
Summary: Single-atom catalysts (SACs) on hematite photo-anodes act as true catalysts by trapping holes from hematite and providing active sites for water oxidation. Spectroscopic experiments and computer simulations demonstrate reduced hole number and shortened hole lifetime in the presence of SACs. Density functional theory calculations reveal that SACs display a lower onset potential and introduce a mid-gap of 4d state for fast hole transfer and depletion. These findings provide new insights into solar water oxidation and the role of SACs in enhancing semiconductor catalytic performance in photo-assisted reactions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Vaderament-A Nchiozem-Ngnitedem, Leonidah Kerubo Omosa, Kibrom Gebreheiwot Bedane, Solomon Derese, Michael Spiteller
Summary: Dracaena steudneri leaves yielded 6 new flavonoids, some of which showed anti-inflammatory potential by regulating cytokine levels. Certain compounds exhibited strong inhibitory effects on specific cytokines, indicating their potential as candidate anti-inflammatory drugs.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
E. A. Tukhovskaya, G. A. Slashcheva, E. R. Shaykhutdinova, A. M. Ismailova, Yu A. Palikova, V. A. Palikov, E. A. Rasskazova, S. G. Semushina, N. A. Perepechenova, E. S. Sadovnikova, I. N. Kravchenko, I. A. Dyachenko, A. N. Murashev
Summary: The study demonstrates the significant blood pressure-lowering effects of long-term administration of taxifolin in hypertensive animals, while showing no significant impact on normotensive animals.
BULLETIN OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Carlota Bozal-Ginesta, Reshma R. Rao, Camilo A. Mesa, Xinyi Liu, Sam A. J. Hillman, Ifan E. L. Stephens, James R. Durrant
Summary: Hydrous iridium oxides (IrOx) have been proven to be the best oxygen evolution electrocatalysts for operation in acidic environments. This study utilizes time-resolved operando spectroelectrochemistry to investigate the redox-state kinetics of IrOx electrocatalyst films for both water and hydrogen peroxide oxidation, identifying different redox species and quantifying their concentrations as a function of applied potential. The generation of Ir4.y+ states is found to be the potential-determining step for catalytic water oxidation, while H2O2 oxidation is observed to be driven by the generation of Ir4+ states.
Review
Spectroscopy
Jacopo La Nasa, Francesca Modugno, Ilaria Degano
Summary: Lipid characterization in heritage science is crucial for understanding the history and composition of materials, with liquid chromatography playing a key role in advancing lipid analysis. Identifying the origin of lipid materials in art and archeological objects poses challenges due to their complex composition and chemical alterations induced by ageing.
MASS SPECTROMETRY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacopo La Nasa, Tommaso Lomonaco, Enrico Manco, Alessio Ceccarini, Roger Fuoco, Andrea Corti, Francesca Modugno, Valter Castelvetro, Ilaria Degano
Summary: This study utilized SIFT-MS technology to characterize the VOCs released from plastic debris collected from a sandy beach in northern Tuscany, Italy. The results demonstrate the significant potential of this non-destructive method in studying microplastic pollution and its harmful effects.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Francesca Sabatini, Ilaria Degano, Maarten van Bommel
Summary: The study investigates the degradation and product formation of Diamond Green dye under light irradiation. Through in-solution degradation study, the photostability and degradation mechanism of Diamond Green were analyzed. Utilizing the analysis of irradiated Diamond Green solutions, the dyeing formulation of a historical textile sample was determined.
COLORATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Jakub Wantulok, Romana Sokolova, Ilaria Degano, Viliam Kolivoska, Jacek E. Nycz, Jan Fiedler
Summary: This study focuses on designing and investigating phenothiazine and carbazole substituted 1,10-phenanthrolines as ligands for future complexes with transition metal cations. Through electrochemical, spectroelectrochemical, and DFT studies, the impact of broken symmetry in substituted 4,7-di(phenothiazine)-1,10-phenanthrolines on their spectroelectrochemical properties is demonstrated.
Article
Anthropology
Jacopo La Nasa, Ilaria Degano, Francesca Modugno, Camilla Guerrini, Federica Facchetti, Valentina Turina, Andrea Carretta, Christian Greco, Enrico Ferraris, Maria Perla Colombini, Erika Ribechini
Summary: The burial assemblage of Kha and Merit discovered in 1906 and now preserved at the Museo Egizio constitutes the most abundant, complete, and well-preserved non-royal Egyptian burial assemblage ever found. A study shows that volatile compounds emitted by organic materials in vessels can be analyzed and detected directly in museums using a transportable mass spectrometer. This research proves the reliability of this method for archaeometric investigations in museums.
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Silvia Schoch, Dalila Iacopini, Maria Dalla Pozza, Sebastiano Di Pietro, Ilaria Degano, Gilles Gasser, Valeria Di Bussolo, Fabio Marchetti
Summary: In this study, glycoconjugated diiron complexes with mannose, glucose, and fructose moieties were synthesized and evaluated for their cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines. The compounds showed significant stability in solution and cell culture medium, and did not exhibit appreciable selectivity towards cancer cells compared to non-tumor cells.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Camilla Guerrini, Federica Nardella, Annachiara Morganti, Jacopo La Nasa, Ilaria Degano, Erika Ribechini
Summary: The study uses nondestructive techniques to analyze resin types in archaeological artifacts using SIFT-MS. Through the establishment of a SIFT-MS mass spectra database and the use of PCA analysis, different classes of resins were successfully distinguished.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Adele Ferretti, Francesca Sabatini, Ilaria Degano
Summary: Iron gall inks are important elements of historical and artistic heritage, but their preservation and conservation face challenges. This study optimized a micro-destructive method for analyzing the molecular characteristics of the ink and investigated its behavior through natural and artificial aging tests. The results showed that gallic acid in the ink undergoes autoxidation to ellagic acid, and aging processes are influenced by relative humidity. The developed analytical method was successfully applied to historical ink samples.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Francesca De Falco, Tommaso Nacci, Lee Durndell, Richard C. Thompson, Ilaria Degano, Francesca Modugno
Summary: Biodegradable polymers offer a potential solution to plastic pollution, but assessing their degradation process and chemical composition is crucial. This study used Py-GC-MS and EGA-MS techniques to analyze the thermal degradation profiles, main m/z ions, and pyrolysis markers of different biodegradable polymers and commercial products. The presence of additives and impurities was also identified. These findings contribute to a better understanding of the degradation process and chemical composition of biodegradable polymers in the environment.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Lucrezia Milillo, Marei Hacke, Sara Norrehed, Ilaria Degano, Francesca Gherardi, Ellinor Gunnarsson
Summary: This study is the first scientific research on khipu dyes and inorganic mordants and auxiliaries, providing a new approach to understanding the meaningful materiality, technology, and colours of khipus. Khipus are often described as Andean knotted records, but they are more than just complex knotted cords: a significant amount of encoded information resides in the incredible colours of khipus.
Editorial Material
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Jo Kirby, Marei Hacke, Sara Norrehed, Joanne Dyer, Art Proano Gaibor, Ilaria Degano, Zvi Koren, Edith Sandstrom
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Francesca Sabatini, Jacopo La Nasa, Ilaria Degano, Beatrice Campanella, Stefano Legnaioli, Ilaria Saccani, Francesca Modugno, Marta Manso
Summary: In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the social and cultural significance of street art murals, leading to a focus on preserving representative modern urban murals. The UBUNTU mural is an interesting case study, as it has undergone significant changes in appearance over a few years due to exposure to sunlight and environmental factors. Analysis of collected samples has revealed the painting materials used by the artist and the aging phenomena responsible for the fading colors of the mural.
Article
Polymer Science
Elisa Della Latta, Francesca Sabatini, Cosimo Micheletti, Marco Carlotti, Francesca Martini, Francesca Nardelli, Antonella Battisti, Ilaria Degano, Marco Geppi, Andrea Pucci, Svenja Pohl, Guido Kickelbick
Summary: In this study, flexible luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs) with a size of 5 x 5 cm(2) were prepared by integrating a reactive perylene bisimide fluorophore (FC546) into a polysiloxane network. The LSCs exhibited higher thermal and light stability, as well as superior device efficiency, compared to other similar-sized flexible LSC systems.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Adele Ferretti, Ilaria Degano, Stefano Legnaioli, Beatrice Campanella, Aurora Sainati, Maria Perla Colombini
Summary: Throughout history, human beings have used writing as a means of communication and expression. This study focuses on the analysis of red inks produced in France during the late 19th to early 20th century. By utilizing various analytical techniques, the researchers were able to identify the dyes, pigments, binders, and additives used in these inks. The findings provide valuable insights into the early days of the synthetic dye industry.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Milan Sys, Jana Kocabova, Jitka Klikarova, Miroslav Novak, Robert Jirasko, Michaela Oblukova, Tomas Mikysek, Romana Sokolova
Summary: Two dinuclear copper complexes and one mononuclear copper complex were synthesized and their catalytic activities were compared. It was found that the dinuclear complexes exhibited higher catalytic efficiency than the mononuclear complex. The catalytic mechanism was characterized using cyclic voltammetry, spectrophotometry, and UV-Vis spectroelectrochemistry.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Abdul Qayoom Mugheri, Shaista Khan, Ali Asghar Sangah, Aijaz Ahmed Bhutto, Muhammad Younis Laghari, Nadeem Ahmed Mugheri, Asif Ali Jamali, Arsalan Ahmed Mugheri, Nagji Sodho, Abdul Waheed Mastoi, Aftab Kandhro
Summary: Green hydrogen has the potential to transition to a pollution-free energy infrastructure. This study proposes a solution to produce hydrogen during the photoelectrochemical process, offering greater stability and control over chemical reactions. Techno-economic assessments show the efficiency and economic feasibility of co-producing value-added chemicals to enhance green hydrogen production.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Danpeng Cheng, Wuxin Sha, Qigao Han, Shun Tang, Jun Zhong, Jinqiao Du, Jie Tian, Yuan-Cheng Cao
Summary: LiNixCoyMn1-x-yO2 (NCM) is a critical cathode material for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The aging of cathode/electrolyte interfaces leads to capacity degradation and long-term cycle instability. A novel neural network model called ACGNet is developed to predict electrochemical stability windows of crystals, allowing for high-throughput screening of coating materials. LiPO3 is identified as a promising coating material with high oxidation voltage and low cost, which significantly improves the cycle stability of NCM batteries. This study demonstrates the accuracy and potential of machine learning in battery materials.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
P. Mohana, R. Yuvakkumar, G. Ravi, S. Arunmetha
Summary: This study successfully fabricates a non-noble CuO/NiO/rGO nanocomposite and investigates its electrocatalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline environment. The experimental results demonstrate that the electrocatalyst exhibits high activity and good stability, offering a new synthetic approach for sustainable energy production.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Qiong Qu, Jing Guo, Hongyu Wang, Kai Zhang, Jingde Li
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional electrode host design consisting of carbon nanofibers implanted ordered porous Co-decorated Al2O3 supported on carbon nanotube film (CNTF) was proposed to address the shuttling effect of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) and dendrite formation of metal lithium anode in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. The electrode exhibited excellent conductivity, efficient confinement of LiPSs, and catalytic conversion performance, resulting in high initial capacity and good capacity retention during cycling. As an anode, the electrode showed excellent Li+ diffusion performance and uniform lithium growth behavior, achieving a dendrite-free lithium electrode. The flexible pack cell assembled from these electrodes delivered a specific capacity of 972 mAh g(-1) with good capacity retention.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Hong Zhang, Jin-Peng Yu, Chen Chen, Cheng-Yong Shu, Guang-Yu Xu, Jie Ren, Kai Cui, Wen-Fang Cai, Yun-Hai Wang, Kun Guo
Summary: Spray coating of acetylene black nanoparticles onto stainless steel mesh can enhance its biofilm formation ability and current density, making it a promising electrode material for microbial electrochemical systems. The spray coating method is simple, cost-effective, and suitable for large-size stainless steel electrodes.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Binpeng Hou, Jingjin Chen, Li-Hong Zhang, Xiaowen Shi, Zizhong Zhu
Summary: The electrochemical performance of Li1.20Mn0.44Ni0.32Co0.04O2 and its oxygen-deficient phase Li1.20Mn0.44Ni0.32Co0.04O1.83 was studied through first-principles calculations. The results show that the oxygen-deficient phase has a higher theoretical capacity but lower voltage platform and higher chemical activity compared to the pristine phase.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Yating Du, Sayoko Shironita, Daisuke Asakura, Eiji Hosono, Yoshitsugu Sone, Yugo Miseki, Eiichi Kobayashi, Minoru Umeda
Summary: This study investigates the effect of high- and low-temperature environments on the charge-discharge performance of a Li-ion battery. The deterioration mechanisms of the battery at different temperatures are analyzed through various characterization techniques. The results indicate that the battery performance deteriorates more significantly at a low-temperature environment of 5 degrees C compared to higher temperatures. The understanding of the deterioration mechanisms can contribute to the development of safer battery usage methods.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Si-Si Shi, Zhi-Xiang Yuan, Fei Zhang, Ping Chen
Summary: In this study, a new nano-electrocatalyst was prepared, which exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity for the reduction of NO2- to ammonia in a neutral electrolyte, potentially due to the synergistic enhancement between Co3O4-x and Co.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Berna Dalkiran, Havva Bekirog
Summary: This study reports the use of deep eutectic solvents (DES) based on ethylene glycol and urea as low-cost and green electrolytes for enhancing electrochemical detection of natural antioxidants. The study successfully developed a disposable and effective electrochemical sensing platform for simultaneous determination of ascorbic acid (AA) and gallic acid (GA) using NaOH nanorods on a pencil graphite electrode. The proposed electrode showed improved analytical performance, with higher peak currents and shifted oxidation potentials in DES compared to BR buffer medium.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Sijun Ren, Jianguo Huang
Summary: In this study, a novel bio-inspired nanofibrous WO3/carbon composite was synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method. The three-dimensional network structure of the composite alleviated the volume expansion of WO3 nanorods and enhanced the charge-transport kinetics. The optimized composite exhibited superior lithium storage properties.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Zhilong Zheng, Yu Chen, Hongxia Yin, Hengbo Xiao, Xiangji Zhou, Zhiwen Li, Ximin Li, Jin Chen, Songliu Yuan, Junjie Guo, Haibin Yu, Zhen Zhang, Lihua Qian
Summary: This study found that interstitial Zn cations in CoMoO4 can modulate the dissolution kinetics of Mo cations and improve the OER performance. The interstitial Zn cations can prevent the dissolution of Co cations at high potential, enhancing the durability of the catalyst.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Xiaobo Lin, Shern R. Tee, Debra J. Searles, Peter T. Cummings
Summary: Molecular dynamics simulations using the constant potential method were used to investigate the charging dynamics and charge storage of supercapacitors. The simulations revealed that the water-in-salt electrolyte exhibited the highest charge storage and significantly higher capacitance on the negative electrode. The varying contributions of different electrode regions to supercapacitor performance were also demonstrated.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Wiktoria Lipinska, Vita Saska, Katarzyna Siuzdak, Jakub Karczewski, Karol Zaleski, Emerson Coy, Anne de Poulpiquet, Ievgen Mazurenko, Elisabeth Lojou
Summary: The spatial distribution of enzymes on electrodes is important for bioelectrocatalysis. In this study, controlled spatial distribution of gold nanoparticles on Ti nanodimples was achieved. The efficiency of enzymatic O2 reduction was found to be influenced by the size of the gold nanoparticles and their colocalization with TiO2. The highest stability of enzymatic current was observed with the largest gold nanoparticles.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Tariq M. Al-Hejri, Zeenat A. Shaikh, Ahmed H. Al-Naggar, Siddheshwar D. Raut, Tabassum Siddiqui, Hamdan M. Danamah, Vijaykumar V. Jadhav, Abdullah M. Al-Enizi, Rajaram S. Mane
Summary: This study explores a promising self-growth approach for the synthesis of nickel hydroxide (Ni(OH)2) nanosponge-balls on the surface of a nickel-foam (NiF) electrode. The modified NiF electrode, named Ni(OH)2@NiF, shows distinctive nanosponge-ball morphology and demonstrates excellent energy storage capability and electrocatalytic performance in both hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
Article
Electrochemistry
Rafael Del Olmo, Gregorio Guzman-Gonzalez, Oihane Sanz, Maria Forsyth, Nerea Casado
Summary: The use of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) is becoming increasingly extensive, and it is important to optimize the devices to achieve their maximum practical specific capacity. In this study, mixed ionic-electronic conducting (MIEC) binders based on PEDOT:PSS and PEDOT: PDADMA-TFSI were developed for Li-ion cathodes, and their performance was compared with conventional formulations. The influence of electrode formulations, including the addition of conducting carbon and an Organic Ionic Plastic Cristal (OIPC), was also analyzed. The proposed binders showed improved performance compared to conventional formulations with different electrolyte types and active materials.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2024)
