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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. M. Sk, P. Pradhan, B. K. Patra, A. K. Guria
Summary: Electrical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) could be an alternative solution to meet the increasing demand for power in electric cars and digital electronic devices. The high power density of EDLCs is achieved through the use of porous electrodes that provide a large accessible surface area for ions. Currently, porous carbon-based electrodes are widely used due to their high specific surface area, good electronic conductivity, and reasonable cost. The electrochemical properties of EDLCs are closely related to the chemical and physical properties of carbon materials, particularly activated carbon (AC) is an important electrode material in EDLC applications. The production of AC from inexpensive natural bio-precursors, such as crops and plants, has attracted research interest.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yifeng Huang, Teodora Gancheva, Basil D. Favis, Abdelnasser Abidli, Jun Wang, Chul B. Park
Summary: By utilizing hierarchically porous polypropylene instead of increasing pumping pressure or enlarging primary pores, the oil removal throughput can be significantly enhanced without compromising oil/water separation selectivity.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dulce M. Morales, Marcel Risch
Summary: The paper introduces a seven-step method to reliably determine double layer capacitance using scan rate-dependent cyclic voltammetry, and applies it to two different systems for validation. Results show that neglecting any step leads to significant deviations in the results, and suggests a more suitable regression model for determining double layer capacitance.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Katharina Doblhoff-Dier, Marc T. M. Koper
Summary: The electric double layer is a fundamental concept in electrochemistry, but its exact structure remains unresolved. This study discusses the current knowledge and gaps in understanding the structure of the Pt(111) double layer near the potential of zero charge (pzc). By analyzing various models, it is suggested that water adsorption at the interface plays an important role in interpreting capacitance features observed near the pzc. However, the deviations from Gouy-Chapman diffuse layer theory in low electrolyte concentration require further investigation.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mahnaz Azimzadeh Sani, Nicholas G. Pavlopoulos, Simone Pezzotti, Alessandra Serva, Paolo Cignoni, Julia Linnemann, Mathieu Salanne, Marie-Pierre Gaigeot, Kristina Tschulik
Summary: Research into the structure of the electrical double-layer is crucial for the progress of sustainable technologies, with new information extracted from platinum and gold nanoparticles. Experimental results show that the charge storage ability of the solid/liquid interface far surpasses traditional model predictions. Molecular dynamics simulations are used to investigate the relationship between the high capacitance and adsorption strength of the water adlayer.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Wentao Wang, Peng Zhang, Daoye Yang, Shanbin Xue
Summary: This study investigates the feasibility of using Electrical Capacitance Volume Tomography (ECVT) for monitoring three-dimensional water penetration. By developing and evaluating ECVT sensors with top electrodes and reconstruction algorithms, the process of moisture ingress into bricks with different cracks was successfully visualized, with good agreement with known properties of unsaturated water transport.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Sengeni Anantharaj, Hisashi Sugime, Suguru Noda
Summary: The electrocatalytic water splitting activity trend is mainly justified by using two activity markers: double-layer capacitance (Cdl) and charge transfer resistance (Rct). However, in some cases, there is a disagreement between non-Faradaic Cdl and Faradaic catalytic activity trend, raising questions about the credibility of using non-Faradaic Cdl to justify purely Faradaic electrocatalytic activity trends.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Massimo Marcioni, Mengxiao Zhao, Lorenza Maddalena, Torbjorn Pettersson, Roberto Avolio, Rachele Castaldo, Lars Waberg, Federico Carosio
Summary: In this paper, sustainable and flame-retardant fiber networks were prepared by coating cellulose fibers with chitosan and sodium hexametaphosphate through Layer-by-Layer assembly and freeze-drying. The resulting material showed self-extinguishing behavior, low combustion rates, and significantly lower smoke release compared to commercial polyurethane foams. The homogeneous coating contributed to the high flame-retardant efficiency. This research provides an excellent opportunity for the development of fire-safe materials with natural components, maximizing sustainability and performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Zhang, Jun Huang
Summary: This Opinion article addresses the challenges in measuring and interpreting the electric double layer (EDL) at Pt(111)/aqueous solution interfaces using classical electrochemical methods. The article discusses discrepancies in measuring double layer capacitance, examines assumptions and limitations of the Frumkin-Melik-Gaikazyan (FMG) model, and compares the capacitance values derived from cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The article aims to contribute to a better understanding of the EDL at Pt(111)/aqueous solution interfaces.
CURRENT OPINION IN ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qianlu Zheng, Zachary A. H. Goodwin, Varun Gopalakrishnan, Alexis G. Hoane, Mengwei Han, Ruixian Zhang, Nathaniel Hawthorne, James D. Batteas, Andrew A. Gewirth, Rosa M. Espinosa-Marzal
Summary: This study investigates the influence of water on the performance of electrochemical devices using hydrophilic and hydrophobic ionic liquids as electrolytes. The results show that water uptake slightly reduces the electrochemical stability of ionic liquids and significantly affects the potential of zero charge of graphene. Hydrophilic ionic liquids efficiently screen surface charge, while hydrophobic ones are less efficient. Water uptake also leads to changes in the interfacial layering, which is important for the design of graphene-based electrochemical devices.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. Zhou
Summary: This study focuses on the role of solvent in the behavior of differential capacitance (Cd) in aqueous electrolyte electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs). The findings show that increasing the electrolyte bulk concentration causes a shift in the Cd(H) curve, and there is a negative correlation between Cd and concentration at high voltage. The oscillation periods of Cd(H) curves are fixed at 3A, and considering the solvent granularity and polarity reduces the attenuation rate of the oscillation.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wentao Wang, Kaiyue Zhao, Peng Zhang, Jiuwen Bao, Shanbin Xue
Summary: In this paper, moisture ingress in cement-based materials was monitored and visualized using electrical capacitance volume tomography (ECVT). The results confirmed the ability of ECVT to image 3D volumetric water content in materials with highly heterogeneous permittivity.
MATERIALS & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Quanzhou Du, Yuhua Zhao, Kelei Zhuo, Yujuan Chen, Lifang Yang, Chunfeng Wang, Jianji Wang
Summary: This study presents a pre-assembly strategy to prepare three-dimensional hierarchical porous carbons as electrode materials for supercapacitors, aiming to investigate the effects of pore volume, pore size, and ratio of mesopores to micropores on the performance of ionic liquid-based supercapacitors. The prepared HPCs exhibit excellent specific capacity and energy density, making them promising materials for high-performance supercapacitors.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ravi Moreno Araujo Pinheiro Lima, Glaydson Simoes dos Reis, Mikael Thyrel, Jose Jarib Alcaraz-Espinoza, Sylvia H. Larsson, Helinando Pequeno de Oliveira
Summary: Efficient carbon electrodes for supercapacitors were prepared using spruce bark as a biomass precursor. The biochars activated by ZnCl2 showed lower internal resistance and higher areal capacitance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Noor Ul Hassan, Elaine Motyka, Jonathan Kweder, Prabhu Ganesan, Bryce Brechin, Barr Zulevi, Hector R. Colon-Mercado, Paul A. Kohl, William E. Mustain
Summary: This study investigated several attributes of the porous transport layer (PTL) in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrode of anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers (AEMELs). It was found that higher porosity facilitated multiphase transport, but decreased adhesion and increased operating voltage. Nickel-based PTLs allowed for lower operating voltages than stainless steel PTLs. By optimizing porosity, improved operating voltages were achieved with both fiber felts and sintered structures. Increasing thickness did not affect transient voltage response, but negatively affected performance stability. These experimental findings provide important insights for the development of efficient and low-cost PTL materials and structures for water electrolysis.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)