Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
R. R. Urkude, S. N. Jha, A. K. Yadav, U. A. Palikundwar
Summary: The study revealed that Sb atoms substitute for Bi sites in the quintuple layers of topological insulating materials (Bi1-xSbx)(2)Te-3, showing a trivalent character. The EXAFS measurements provide local structure parameters such as bond distances and coordination numbers for different shells, aiding in understanding the relationship between bulk topological insulating states and structural parameters in these compounds.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
J. Pellicer-Porres, A. Segura, Ch Ferrer-Roca, J. Gonzalez, V Munoz-Sanjose
Summary: In this work, the local structure of layered Ga1-xInxSe alloys was studied using X-ray Absorption and Raman spectroscopy. The presence of Ga - In bonds in the alloys was demonstrated, with similar cation-anion bond lengths to those of pure compounds and no significant increase in static disorder. The Raman spectra showed similar features to pure compounds, but with continuous peak shifting as impurity cations were introduced.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yao-Jen Tu, Shan-Li Wang, Ying-Rui Lu, Ting-Shan Chan, Cliff T. Johnston
Summary: This study synthesized six kinds of magnetic nanoferrites to investigate their ability in removing Sb(III) and Sb(V) from aquatic systems. The results showed that ZnFe2O4 had great potential to adsorb and oxidize Sb(III) in aqueous solutions, providing essential information for designing a rapid and effective Sb removal technique.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jeff Terry, Miu Lun Lau, Jiateng Sun, Chang Xu, Bryan Hendricks, Julia Kise, Mrinalini Lnu, Sanchayni Bagade, Shail Shah, Priyanka Makhijani, Adithya Karantha, Travis Boltz, Max Oellien, Matthew Adas, Shlomo Argamon, Min Long, Donna Post Guillen
Summary: We have developed an artificial intelligence based methodology to address the issue of improper and unreliable analysis of materials characterization data. Through the use of genetic algorithms and a machine learning system, we efficiently find sets of structural parameters in EXAFS spectroscopy measurements, helping to identify chemical compounds present in samples.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bura Sindhupakorn, Pinit Kidkhunthod
Summary: This study examined structural changes in subchondral bone samples from osteoarthritic knee patients compared to controlled patients, using Synchrotron-based X-ray fluorescence and X-ray absorption spectroscopy techniques. The results revealed lower phosphorus content in older OA patients, leading to lower Ca-P proportions associated with osteoporosis. The majority of bone samples exhibited an amorphous structure of calcium-phosphate.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lars Ostervold, Adam Smerigan, Matthew J. Liu, Leah R. Filardi, Fernando D. Vila, Jorge E. Perez-Aguilar, Jiyun Hong, William A. Tarpeh, Adam S. Hoffman, Lauren F. Greenlee, Ezra Lee Clark, Michael J. Janik, Simon R. Bare
Summary: This study shows that electrolyte cations can have a direct impact on the performance of oxide electrocatalysts by incorporating into their lattice. By investigating the transformation of copper electrodes in alkaline electrolytes, it is found that in Ba(OH)2 electrolytes, ordered BaCuO2 phase is formed and further oxidized to a Cu3+-like Ba- x Cu- y O (z) phase. Moreover, Cu-O bonds and Cu-Ba scattering persist even during reduction. This is the first evidence of direct oxidative incorporation of an electrolyte cation into the bulk lattice to form a mixed oxide electrode. The results suggest a new route for the in situ formation of active and selective oxidation electrocatalysts.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Galina M. Kuz'micheva, Liudmila I. Ivleva, Irina A. Kaurova, Evgeny Khramov, Victor B. Rybakov, Maxim E. Doroshenko
Summary: Calcium orthovanadate single crystals doped with manganese were studied, revealing Mn3+ ions and vacancies at different sites; proposed models for the rearrangement of polyhedra; observed different oxidation states of manganese ions through optical spectroscopy.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Maurizio Benfatto, Stefano Della Longa, Elisabetta Pace, Giovanni Chillemi, Cristiano Padrin, Calogero R. Natoli, Nico Sanna
Summary: X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) is a powerful method for obtaining electronic and structural information, particularly in the XANES region, which contains rich data. The MXAN method utilizes experimental data and theoretical calculations to extract local structural information, with the latest version allowing analysis of time-dependent XANES data.
COMPUTER PHYSICS COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Thanit Saisopa, Aritsa Bunpheng, Tirapat Wechprasit, Pinit Kidkhunthod, Prayoon Songsiriritthigul, Arreerat Jiamprasertboon, Atipong Bootchanont, Wutthigrai Sailuam, Yuttakarn Rattanachai, Chakrit Nualchimplee, Wisit Hirunpinyopas, Pawin Iamprasertkun
Summary: Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are candidate materials for various electrochemical applications. Tungsten selenide (WSe2) with different flake sizes was produced through traditional liquid phase exfoliation, and a finely-selected flake size was used for structural and electrocatalytic characterization. The study found that the electronic structure of WSe2 changes with the increase of flake dimension, which directly affects its catalytic performance in hydrogen evolution reaction.
RADIATION PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuqin Sun, Jing Sun, Athena A. Nghiem, Benjamin C. Bostick, Tyler Ellis, Long Han, Zengyi Li, Songlin Liu, Shuangbao Han, Miao Zhang, Yu Xia, Yan Zheng
Summary: The study used high-resolution spectroscopy techniques in combination with groundwater composition and metagenomics measurements to investigate the oxidation states of arsenic and iron in sediments from the Yinchuan Plain in northwest China. Results showed that at shallower depths, sediments contained high levels of As(V), As(III), and Fe(III) (hydr)oxides, while at deeper depths, sediments were enriched in As(V), As(III), and Fe(III) (hydr)oxides, despite high As(III) concentrations in groundwater. The study supports active arsenic and iron reduction processes based on the contrast between the dominant forms of arsenic in groundwater and sediment, as well as the decreasing concentrations of sediment As(V) and Fe(III) (hydr)oxides with depth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Dong-Ho Kang, Yong-Jun Park, Yun-Sung Jeon, Nam-Gyu Park
Summary: In this study, EXAFS was used to investigate the local structural changes of FAPbI(3) and found that perovskite films prepared from precursor solution with excess PbI2 showed better stability compared to those from excess FAI, despite similar power conversion efficiency. Excess FAI resulted in a rapid phase transition and poor device stability, as confirmed by the increased (Pb-I) bond distance evaluated by the Pb L-III-edge EXAFS study. This work provides important insights into the local structure-stability relation in FAPbI(3)-based PSCs.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kuen-Song Lin, Ndumiso Vukile Mdlovu, Ruey-Shin Juang, Mau-Tsu Tang
Summary: In Taiwan, the excessive emissions of pollutant gases from over 14 million motorcycles contribute significantly to air pollution in urban areas. In this study, the fine structures and oxidation states of Pt/Pd/Rh/Ce species in washcoat catalysts of motorcycle catalytic converters were investigated. The results showed that using Pt/Rh/Pd/Ce species on ceria/alumina washcoat effectively controlled the emissions of HCs pollutants through CO exclusion. The presence of an oxygen-rich environment facilitated the oxidation of Rh and Pd species, while the oxidation of Pt species was relatively more difficult. The transition metal in the washcoat catalysts was found to be consistent with the La-O distances at approximately 2.49 angstrom.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fatima Sajid, Naila Jabeen, Latif U. Khan, Manzar Sohail, Adeela Rehman, Zareen Akhter
Summary: The increased emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and their adverse effects on the environment have led to the development of more economical and sustainable sensing technologies. Ethanol, a member of the VOC family, has harmful effects on human health and the environment. Therefore, there is a high demand for an efficient electrocatalyst for ethanol detection at ambient temperature. In this study, NiO-based sensing material was successfully synthesized by modifying NiO through transition metals doping (8% Cu and 8% Zn) and codoping (4% Cu + 4% Zn). The synthesized catalysts were characterized by various techniques, and it was found that the codoped NiO exhibited better catalytic performance for ethanol detection with a wide linear range and a low detection limit.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
D. N. Gorbunov, M. V. Nenasheva, I. A. Baravoia, A. A. Guda, V. G. Vlasenkoc, A. L. Trigub, V. V. Shapovalov, A. D. Zagrebaev, B. O. Protsenko, A. V. Soldatov, E. R. Naranov, A. L. Maximov
Summary: In this work, the authors studied the reductive hydroformylation process over Rh/NR3 catalysts by analyzing its two main stages separately and evaluating the role of amine structures. They also used in situ XAS method to investigate the catalytic system and observe the correlation between the obtained structural information and the catalytic results. The study showed that tertiary amines can suppress Rh clusterization and form species of lower nuclearity, and the addition of amines can accelerate the hydrogenation step but decelerate the hydroformylation process, possibly through the formation of amine-containing Rh complexes.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Alessandro Chiara, Giulia Raimondi, Rotraut Merkle, Joachim Maier, Claudio Ventura Bordenca, Candida Pipitone, Alessandro Longo, Francesco Giannici
Summary: This study investigates the compatibility of Ba1-x La (x) FeO3-delta perovskites (BLF) with Ce0.8Gd0.2O2-delta and Ba-Zr0.825Y0.175O3-delta electrolytes, and presents a space-resolved picture of the interaction between the electrode and electrolyte using X-ray diffraction and X-ray microspectroscopy. The phase stability of BLF is found to be correlated with the La/Ba ratio, and can be improved through appropriate doping strategies.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Job J. C. Struijs, Valery Muravev, Marcel A. Verheijen, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Nikolay Kosinov
Summary: The catalytic conversion of CO2 to valuable chemicals is a promising solution to counteract the negative effects of increasing CO2 concentration. In this study, Co/CeO2 was explored as a catalyst for the methanation of diluted CO2 streams, showing excellent performance at low reaction temperatures and CO2 partial pressures. Mechanistic understanding of this activity was gained through in situ spectroscopic techniques, revealing the importance of the cobalt-ceria interface in enhancing catalytic activity.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shaojie Li, Xianxuan Ren, Brahim Mezari, Yujie Liu, Peerapol Pornsetmetakul, Anna Liutkova, Nikolay Kosinov, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: Nanosized ZSM-5 zeolites with high acidity (Si/Al < 15) are advantageous catalysts for obtaining aromatics in C1 chemistry. However, synthesizing these nanosized zeolites in a cost-effective and scalable manner is challenging. In this study, nanosized ZSM-5 (20-50 nm) with high acidity (Si/Al = 11) was successfully synthesized using p-phenylenedimethylene-bis(tripropylammonium) dichloride as the sole organic structure-directing agent (OSDA). The nanosized ZSM-5 demonstrated enhanced aromatics formation compared to bulk ZSM-5 due to its high acidity and shortened diffusion paths in methanol dehydration and non-oxidative dehydroaromatization of methane reactions.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valery Muravev, Alexander Parastaev, Yannis van den Bosch, Bianca Ligt, Nathalie Claes, Sara Bals, Nikolay Kosinov, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: The size and structure of supported transition metals, which act as active sites, can be adjusted to optimize the catalytic performance of heterogeneous catalysts. In single-atom metal catalysts, the support itself has a significant impact on catalytic properties. In this study, we demonstrate that the size of the CeO2 support determines the reactivity of atomically dispersed Pd in CO oxidation. Small CeO2 nanocrystals (around 4 nanometers) show high activity in CO-rich conditions, while medium-sized CeO2 (around 8 nanometers) is preferred for lean conditions. Detailed spectroscopic investigations reveal size-dependent redox properties at the Pd-CeO2 interface.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anna Liutkova, Hao Zhang, Jerome F. M. Simons, Brahim Mezari, Marta Mirolo, Gustavo A. Garcia, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Nikolay Kosinov
Summary: The presence of Ca2+ in zeolite catalysts modifies the local environment inside micropores, resulting in enhanced propylene selectivity in the methanol-to-hydrocarbons (MTH) process. Ca/ZSM-5 exhibits strong adsorption of water, hydrocarbons, and oxygenates, which occupy up to 10% of the micropores during the MTH reaction. This change in effective pore geometry affects the formation of hydrocarbon pool components and directs the MTH reaction towards the olefin cycle.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yujie Liu, Aleksei Bolshakov, Marita Coza, Victor Drozhzhin, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Nikolay Kosinov
Summary: Dehydroaromatization of methane (MDA) under non-oxidative conditions is a promising reaction for direct valorization of natural gas and biogas. Fe-modified ZSM-5 catalysts prepared by direct hydrothermal synthesis, containing isomorphously substituted Fe-sites, exhibit superior MDA activity compared to impregnated Fe/ZSM-5 catalysts. The higher activity of [Fe,Al]ZSM-5 can be attributed to the transformation of tetrahedral Fe3+ into octahedral Fe2+ active sites during the MDA reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Luc C. J. Smulders, Johan H. van de Minkelis, Johannes D. Meeldijk, Min Tang, Anna Liutkova, Kang Cheng, S. Tegan Roberts, Glenn J. Sunley, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Petra E. de Jongh, Krijn P. de Jong
Summary: In this study, the heat treatment of the catalyst precursor was found to influence the location of Pd precursor within SAPO-11 and ZSM-22 zeotype materials, which in turn affects the performance of the catalyst. The catalytic performance of the Pd-on-zeotype catalysts prepared using the direct reduction approach is intermediate between that of the Pd-in-zeotype catalysts prepared using the calcination-reduction approach and that of the Pd-on-alumina catalysts.
CHEMISTRY-SWITZERLAND
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Zhang, Valery Muravev, Liang Liu, Anna Liutkova, Jerome F. M. Simons, Blanka Detlefs, Huaizhou Yang, Nikolay Kosinov, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: Direct nonoxidative coupling is a promising route for methane upgrading, but lack of efficient catalysts hinders its commercialization. Recently, Pt/CeO2 catalysts with isolated Pt species have gained increasing attention. In this study, the catalytic role and evolution of isolated Pt centers on CeO2 prepared by flame spray pyrolysis under harsh reaction conditions of nonoxidative methane coupling were investigated. The isolated Pt sites sinter during the reaction at 800°C, resulting in a decrease in ethylene and ethane yield. However, the agglomerated Pt can be redispersed using an in situ regeneration strategy in oxygen. It was found that isolated Pt centers can only activate methane at the initial reaction stage, while the CePt5 alloy acts as the active phase in prolonged reaction.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anna Liutkova, Victor Drozhzhin, Jason M. J. J. Heinrichs, Valentin Jestl, Angelina Evtushkova, Brahim Mezari, Alvaro Mayoral, Nikolay Kosinov, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: The selectivity of the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction can be modified by using alkaline earth metals to modify zeolite catalysts. Sr2+ was used as a catalyst and its higher atomic number facilitated characterization by scanning transmission electron microscopy and operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The presence of Sr2+ in the zeolite micropores during the reaction resulted in an increased adsorption of reactants compared to zeolites without Sr, explaining the increased propylene yield and lower deactivation rate.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jerome F. M. Simons, Ton J. de Heer, Rim C. J. van de Poll, Valery Muravev, Nikolay Kosinov, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: This study investigates the structure sensitivity of CO2 hydrogenation on nickel nanoparticle catalysts and reveals the different characteristics of active sites for CO2 conversion to CO and subsequent hydrogenation to CH4. It demonstrates that the size of the nanoparticles affects the reaction steps differently, with smaller particles losing their methanation activity due to a lower availability of active sites.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Francesco Cannizzaro, Sjoerd Kurstjens, Tom van den Berg, Emiel J. M. Hensen, Ivo A. W. Filot
Summary: Metal promoted indium oxide (In2O3) catalysts show promise for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol and carbon monoxide. The effect of metal dispersion on the methanol selectivity of In2O3 catalysts is debated, with the role of single metal atoms vs. metal clusters as catalysts being discussed. Density functional theory calculations were used to study the role of single atoms (SAs) of Ni, Pd, Pt, and Rh on In2O3(111) surface in CO2 hydrogenation to CO and methanol. Microkinetic simulations reveal that all SA models primarily catalyze CO formation through a redox pathway involving oxygen vacancies, explaining the negligible CH3OH selectivity due to higher barriers for formate intermediates hydrogenation compared to the overall barrier for the rWGS reaction.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lulu Chen, Ivo A. W. Filot, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: On CeO2, Ru-6 clusters are more active catalysts for CO2 methanation compared to single-atom Ru. Ru-6/RuCex-1O2x-1 shows a higher CO2 methanation rate due to lower activation energy for HCO dissociation.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Douglas Romero, Marcello Rigutto, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: The mechanism of n-hexadecane (n-C16) hydroisomerization/hydrocracking was investigated using bifunctional catalysts with Pd and Pt as (de)hydrogenation components and large-pore zeolites and (ordered) mesoporous materials as acidic supports. The results showed that the isomer distribution and cracked products distribution changed with the increase of n-C16 conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luke M. van Koppen, A. Iulian Dugulan, G. Leendert Bezemer, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: This study explored the role of manganese as a structural promoter on silica-supported cobalt nanoparticles under high CO conversion conditions. It was found that adding manganese oxide enhanced the dispersion of cobalt but resulted in cobalt silicate formation. Without manganese, the cobalt particles sintered and transformed into cobalt carbide.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anna Liutkova, Nikolay Kosinov, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: Establishing structure-activity relationships is crucial for improving catalysts and reaction conditions in the methanol-to-hydrocarbons reaction. Modification of ZSM-5 catalyst with calcium increases selectivity to C3+ olefins, but decreases overall activity.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ferdy J. A. G. Coumans, Aleksei Bolshakov, Rim C. J. van de Poll, Dimitra Anastasiadou, Brahim Mezari, Emiel J. M. Hensen
Summary: A variety of methods were used to synthesize amorphous silica-alumina (ASA) and investigate the role of aluminum species and surface area in catalytic reactions. The study found that Bronsted acidity is crucial for p-xylene formation.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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)