Article
Environmental Sciences
Bondi Gevao, Saif Uddin, Divya Krishnan, Smitha Rajagopalan, Nazima Habibi
Summary: This study investigated the concentrations of antibiotics in wastewater from two treatment plants in Kuwait, with higher influent concentrations observed, showing seasonal variations with the highest levels during winter-summer transitions. The research provides the first reported data on antibiotic concentrations in wastewater in Kuwait, laying the groundwork for further evaluation of environmental impact.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lubertus Bijlsma, Elena Pitarch, Eddie Fonseca, Maria Ibanez, Ana Maria Botero, Javier Claros, Laura Pastor, Felix Hernandez
Summary: The study investigated the occurrence and behavior of pharmaceuticals in a wastewater treatment plant receiving wastewater from an urban area and a nearby hospital. The findings showed significantly higher concentrations of pharmaceuticals in hospital discharge samples, with antibiotics having the highest concentrations during winter.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Emma B. Meade, Luke R. Iwanowicz, Nicklaus Neureuther, Gregory H. LeFevre, Dana W. Kolpin, Hui Zhi, Shannon M. Meppelink, Rachael F. Lane, Angela Schmoldt, Aurash Mohaimani, Olaf Mueller, Rebecca D. Klaper
Summary: This study investigates the biological impacts and biomarkers of wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) effluent exposure on zebrafish embryos through transcriptomics analysis. The results reveal that WWTP effluent not only affects traditional markers of endocrine disruption but also impacts a wide range of biological functions and pathways, including cardiac, neurological, visual, metabolic, and signaling pathways.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Perumal Asaithambi, Rajendran Govindarajan, Mamuye Busier Yesuf, P. Selvakumar, Esayas Alemayehu
Summary: This study compared the influence of direct and alternating current on the electrocoagulation process for color and COD removal in distillery industrial effluent. The results showed that the Alternating Current Electrocoagulation (ACE) process was more successful in removing color and COD with less electrical energy consumption compared to Direct Current Electrocoagulation (DCE).
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Hsiao-Ming Chang, Carlos Vazquez, Ruei-Feng Shiu, Wei-Chun Chin
Summary: Temperature has been found to influence the behavior and capacity of dissolved effluent organic matter (dEfOM) assembly into microgels. Higher temperatures increase assembly capacity but decrease size distribution, while assembly at 4 degrees C decreases relative assembly capacity but increases microgel size and granularity. These findings contribute to understanding the effects of temperature on dEfOM assembly and have implications for studying aquatic organic particle formation during global warming.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohd Nasrullah, Sabah Ansar, Santhana Krishnan, Lakhveer Singh, Shaik Gouse Peera, A. W. Zularisam
Summary: In this study, the electrocoagulation parameters for treating palm oil mill effluent (POME) were optimized by applying high current intensity. The optimized operating parameters achieved high removal rates for COD, BOD, and SS.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ines Aguilar-Romero, Jesus De la Torre-Zuniga, Jose Miguel Quesada, Ali Haidour, Garret O'Connell, Breanne M. McAmmond, Jonathan D. Van Hamme, Esperanza Romero, Regina-Michaela Wittich, Pieter van Dillewijn
Summary: The study on the ibuprofen-mineralizing bacterial strain RW412 isolated from sediments of the River Elbe showed that it can eliminate more than 2 mM ibuprofen within 74 hours in liquid mineral salts medium, and quickly remove ibuprofen in biopurification systems as well.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rebeca Pallares-Vega, Lucia Hernandez Leal, Benjamin N. Fletcher, Eduardo Vias-Torres, Markc. M. van Loosdrecht, David G. Weissbrodt, Heike Schmitt
Summary: This study investigated the occurrence and removal patterns of antimicrobial agents, antibiotic resistance genes, and E. coli in wastewater treatment plants. The results showed that wastewater treatment reduced the abundance of genes and E. coli, while partially removing antimicrobial agents, with some still detectable after treatment and accumulating in biosolids. Irrespective of the type of sludge treatment, the removal of genes was significantly reduced with increasing hydraulic loads caused by rainfall, and slightly decreased with increasing turbidity.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Ronaldo Anuf, K. Ramaraj, Vishnu Sankar Sivasankarapillai, Ragupathy Dhanusuraman, J. Prakash Maran, G. Rajeshkumar, Abbas Rahdar, Ana M. Diez-Pascual
Summary: This study investigates the impact of electro coagulation (EC) method on the treatment of rice mill waste using two different electrode materials (iron and aluminum). The study evaluates the influence of various parameters on the reduction of COD, TDS, and TSS in the waste. The results indicate that the aluminum electrode is more effective in treating rice mill waste compared to the iron electrode using the EC method.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Khaoula Laouameur, Abdenacer Flilissa, Charaf Eddine Lemaoui, Hana Ferkous, Yacine Benguerba
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption capacity of AlPO4 adsorbents prepared by electrocoagulation with different current intensities. The results showed that the specific surface area of the adsorbents was influenced by various operating factors, and the adsorption was more effective at alkaline pH values.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Omuferen-oke Loveth Oharisi, Somandla Ncube, Hlengilizwe Nyoni, Mzukisi Lawrence Madikizela, Oluwole Joshua Olowoyo, Bethusile Rejoice Maseko
Summary: The increased usage of antibiotics has raised concerns about their presence in wastewater worldwide. This study investigated the occurrence of 16 selected antibiotics in wastewater treatment plants and rivers in Pretoria, South Africa. The results showed that antibiotics were present in both influent and effluent samples, with concentrations ranging from 0.12 to 9.89 ng mL-1. The presence of antibiotics in the rivers indicated that there were other sources of contamination besides the treatment plants. The study concluded that wastewater treatment plants were releasing antibiotics into the environment, posing risks to the aquatic ecosystem and public health.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pankaj Bhatt, Jen-Yi Huang, Karthik B. Shivaram, Paul Brown, Elif Yakamercan, Halis Simsek
Summary: In this study, the authors evaluated the effectiveness of electrocoagulation (EC), electrooxidation (EO), and a combination of EC + EO for removing pollutants from shrimp aquaculture wastewater. They studied the process parameters and used response surface methodology to determine the optimum condition for treatment. The results showed that the combined EC + EO process had better performance in removing pollutants compared to using EC or EO alone.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Serge Raoul Tchamango, Kevine Wandji Ngayo, Placide Desire Belibi Belibi, Francine Nkouam, Martin Benoit Ngassoum
Summary: By applying classical electrocoagulation and indirect electrocoagulation to an artificial dairy effluent, the study found that optimum removals were achieved at pH 7 with calcium chloride as the supporting electrolyte. The treated effluent can be reused within 45 hours, and the results showed similar turbidity and phosphates removal between electrocoagulation with open circuit and classical electrocoagulation, with the latter showing weaker removal of organic matter.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jingbing Zhang, Yuting Shao, Hongchen Wang, Guohua Liu, Lu Qi, Xianglong Xu, Shuai Liu
Summary: Wastewater treatment plants in urban China face operational difficulties such as high hydraulic loading rates, high activated sludge concentrations, low sludge activity, and high energy and material consumption. The study identified the main factors causing these difficulties and explored pathways to overcome them.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Samuel Pina, A. Miguel Sandoval, Paola Jara-Ulloa, David Contreras, Natalia Hassan, Oscar Coreno, Ricardo Salazar
Summary: A sensitive electroanalytical method for the determination and elimination of arsenite in wastewater was developed and successfully applied. The method achieved accurate detection of arsenite within a certain concentration range through optimization of the preconcentration stage and electroanalytical determination under specific time and accumulation potential conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wersangela C. Duavi, Allyne F. Gama, Evila P. Damasceno, Lucas B. Moreira, Vitor P. A. Da Silva, Ronaldo F. Nascimento, Rivelino M. Cavalcante
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence and environmental partition of urban pesticides in the Ceara River in northeast Brazil. The study found that the concentrations of pesticides in water and sediment were highest for cypermethrin, permethrin, and deltamethrin. The ecological risk assessment revealed that cyfluthrin was extremely toxic to marine and estuarine organisms, followed by deltamethrin, bifenthrin, cypermethrin, and permethrin.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Juliermes C. Pereira, Luis P. M. dos Santos, Ana A. C. Alcanfor, Othon S. Campos, Paulo N. S. Casciano, Adriana N. Correia, P. de Lima-Neto
Summary: Ternary Zn-Sn-In coatings were successfully electrodeposited on carbon steel substrates to improve the corrosion resistance. Increasing the indium concentration reduced grain size, and electrodeposition at -1.3 V resulted in denser and more compact coatings.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Breno Aragao Santos, Antonia Mayza de Morais Franca, Luiz Thiago Vasconcelos da Silva, Andressa Gabrielle Santana Gouveia, Carla Bastos Vidal, Adonay Rodrigues Loiola, Ronaldo Ferreira Nascimento
Summary: In this study, magnetic zeolite A was successfully synthesized using fly ash as the main sources of SiO2 and Al2O3, and its properties were characterized using various techniques. The results showed that the magnetic composite exhibited high magnetic quality and promising adsorption performance for metal ions in aqueous medium.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Felipe R. Santos, Pollyana C. Morais, Ronaldo F. Nascimento, Rivelino M. Cavalcante
Summary: This study analyzed the presence of sterols and endocrine-disrupting chemicals in sediment cores from the Jaguaribe river in a semi-arid region of Brazil. The results showed that mangrove forests play an important role in contributing organic matter to the study area. Fecal pollution was detected in both cores, with coprostanol showing higher concentrations in the upper layers. Estrogenic hormones, particularly estriol and estrone, were found in abundance and were likely related to livestock activities. The baseline levels of fecal sterols and estrogen hormones found in this study can be used for future evaluations of fecal pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Lucas Destefani Paquini, Lilia Togneri Marconsini, Luciene Paula Roberto Profeti, Othon Souto Campos, Demetrius Profeti, Josimar Ribeiro
Summary: The production, commercialization and use of dyes by industries has increased significantly over the last few decades, posing a substantial risk to aquatic biota and wildlife due to the release of toxic contaminants into water bodies. Azo-dyes, widely used in textile industries, have dangerous effects on the environment, leading to the development of efficient methods for their removal. Electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs), such as electrochemical oxidation (EO), electro-Fenton (EF), and Heterogeneous Electro-Fenton (HEF), have shown promising results in removing these dyes.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maria Boudalia, Mohammed Laourayed, Mouloud El Moudane, Zouheir Sekkat, Othon S. Campos, Abdelkbir Bellaouchou, Abdellah Guenbour, Anton Jose Garcia, Hatem M. A. Amin
Summary: A phosphate glass (PG) composite with excellent corrosion resistance was fabricated and evaluated in aggressive medium. Experimental and theoretical approaches confirmed the successful synthesis of PG and the amorphous nature of the fabricated glass. The doped PG showed high inhibition performance towards low carbon steel, with a mixed-type corrosion protection mechanism. The protection efficiency increased with increasing PG concentration, reaching up to 87%. Microscopic images verified the effective protection of the steel surface by a robust PG layer. Ab initio simulations revealed the strong adsorption and protection effectiveness of PG at the molecular level.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ester Goncalves de Jesus, Fernanda Fernandes de Souza, Joao Victor Andrade, Marcio Luis Andrade e Silva, Wilson R. Cunha, Rafael Correa Ramos, Othon Souto Campos, Jorge Alexandre Nogueira Santos, Mario F. C. Santos
Summary: The inhibition potential of Elastase from the porcine pancreas by rosmarinic acid, a compound commonly found in Rosemary plants, was evaluated in silico and in vitro. Molecular docking was used to investigate the mechanism of action, and it was found that rosmarinic acid significantly inhibited Elastase in a range of 5-60 mu g/mL, with 55% inhibition at 60 mu g/mL. These results suggest that rosmarinic acid can be used as a basis for developing new enzyme inhibitors for various drugs, including anticancer drugs.
NATURAL PRODUCT RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Jessica Elen Costa Alexandre Martins, Eliezer Fares Abdala Neto, Jefferson Pereira Ribeiro, Ari Clecius Alves de Lima, Francisco Wagner de Souza, Andre Gadelha de Oliveira, Carla Bastos Vidal, Ronaldo Ferreira do Nascimento
Summary: This study evaluated the effectiveness of pulsed current electrocoagulation (EC) in treating textile effluents. The results showed that EC achieved significant removal of color and turbidity, but complementary treatment is still needed to reduce effluent toxicity.
WATER PRACTICE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Maria Elena Nolasco Banegas, Luana Saboia, Yasmin Barros, Viviane Agostinho da Silva Lemos, Andre Henrrique Barbosa de Oliveira, Carla Bastos Vidal, Rivelino Martins Cavalcante
Summary: This paper aims to gather information on the source, characterization, and interactions of micro and nanoplastic in the environment and provide current material for those interested in this pollution. This review used published works from the last seven years and found that degradation plays a major role in producing micro- and nanoplastic. Interactions between microplastic and various compounds were observed, and microplastics can concentrate both inorganic and organic compounds, acting as vectors for co-pollutants in the environment. However, standardizing analysis methodologies for these particles proves challenging due to their nature and nanometer-scale size.
PERIODICO TCHE QUIMICA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Naldirene N. Fonseca, Erika M. L. Sousa, Jeiza F. Pinheiro, Lanna K. Silva, Helio O. Nascimento, Ronaldo F. Nascimento, Gilmar S. Silva, Jose H. G. Rangel
Summary: The study investigated the presence of NSAIDs in river waters and assessed their environmental risks. DCF had the highest concentration, followed by NPX, while MFN was not detected. The ecotoxicological assessment showed risks ranging from low to high, indicating deleterious effects on several exposed species. No high environmental risk was found in the sampling areas, but the potential impact on non-target species should not be disregarded.
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Diego Q. Melo, Lucas F. Amorim, Juliene T. Oliveira, Joao A. N. da Cunha Junior, Andre H. B. de Oliveira, Andre G. de Oliveira, Carla B. Vidal, Ronaldo F. do Nascimento
Summary: Low-cost activated castor stalks were tested as adsorbents for removing nickel, copper, cadmium, and lead ions from industrial effluents. The study identified the correlation and influence of variables such as pH, adsorbent mass, agitation rate, and initial concentration on the adsorption process. The activated castor stalks showed promising potential for efficient and low-cost removal of metal ions.
JOURNAL OF THE BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Tiago Rocha Nogueira, Igor Mesquita Figueredo, Joao Henrique Silva Luciano, Antonio Calixto Lima, Aluisio Marques da Fonseca, Luzia Kalyne Almeida Moreira Leal, Mary Anne Sousa Lima, Alice Maria Costa Martins, Emmanuel Silva Marinho, Jackson de Queiroz Malveira, Pedro de Lima Neto, Fatima Miranda Nunes, Maria Alexsandra de Sousa Rios, Antonia Torres avila Pimenta
Summary: This work presents an optimization of the extraction and purification processes of anacardic acids mixture and assesses their potential as an antichagasic drug. The purified mixture was obtained through chromatography techniques and showed cytotoxicity and trypanocidal effects. The results suggest that the anacardic acid mixture can be a promising and economically viable bio-product for antichagasic treatment.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Amanda Fonseca Lopes, Tatiana Sainara Maia Fernandes, Ronaldo Ferreira do Nascimento
Summary: The barrier discharge ionization detector (BID) is a novel technology used in gas chromatography (GC) for the analysis of various compounds. It has gained significant interest and application in the analysis of gases, particularly in studies related to CO2 reduction and biogas. Although BID offers unique advantages such as high signal-to-noise ratio (S/N) and linear sensitivity, it also has limitations including reduced dynamic range and nonlinear response to carbon mass. Nevertheless, BID combined with simple extraction methods provides a quick and sensitive alternative for the analysis of inorganic gases and water.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Roberta Lopes Mariano, Daniel Luiz Montagnini, Hallana Alves Manuquian, Albert Katchborian-Neto, Pedro Sandoval dos Santos Ribeiro Cavallari, Samarah Gomes de Almeida, Ana Helena Januario, Patricia Mendonca Pauletti, Lizandra Guide Magalhaes, Camila de Paula Ferreira da Silva, Othon Souto Campos, Wilson Roberto Cunha, Mario Ferreira Conceicao Santos, Marcio Luis Andrade e Silva
Summary: This study investigates the antileishmanial activity of different extracts of Handroanthus impetiginosus and reveals its chemical composition. The leaf and seed ethanolic extracts show significant inhibitory effects on leishmaniasis, and various active compounds are identified.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FARMACOGNOSIA-BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACOGNOSY
(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)