It has been demonstrated that a monomolecular surface film with semiconducting characteristics forms on an austenitic, corrosion- and heat-resistant chromium–nickel steel with 0.10 wt.% C, 20 wt.% Cr, 9 wt.% Ni, and 6 wt.% Mn (10Kh20N9G6), micr...
Electrolyte degradation and trace water contamination critically affect the lifetime and safety of lithium-ion batteries. In organic-based electrolytes such as acetonitrile (MeCN), even small amounts of water can trigger
In this study, Ni/Mn-doped cobalt–reduced graphene oxide (Co-RGO) composites were successfully synthesized as advanced electrode materials for supercapacitors. The structural and morphological properties of the composites were characterized usi...
Accurate modeling of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) is essential for predicting system performance under diverse operating conditions. This study introduces a refined semi-empirical modeling that combines experimental validation with an...
As demand for high-performance energy storage grows across grid and mobility sectors, multivalent ion batteries (MVIBs) have emerged as promising alternatives to lithium-based systems due to their potential for higher volumetric energy density and ma...
Yttrium–magnesium alloys are commonly employed as processing additives in magnesium alloy materials. Incorporating yttrium into magnesium alloys via Y-Mg intermediate alloys not only minimizes oxidation and burn-off loss but also simplifies ope...
In this work, plasma nitriding was carried out to improve the corrosion resistance of API 5L X70 steel. The process was conducted at different treatment times, 4, 6, 8, and 10 h, to determine which one provides greater resistance to corrosion. The co...
Nowadays, the development of efficient water treatment processes is increasingly driven by the need to provide solutions for contaminants of emerging concern. Electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs) based on diamond electrodes can be par...
Surface modification of nucleic acid-based electrochemical biosensors has been at the forefront of research since their inception. Effective modification ensures the optimization of the sensitivity, specificity, and stability of modern biosensors. Re...
Rechargeable sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted considerable attention owing to the natural abundance and accessibility of sodium. Maricite NaMnPO4, a phosphate-based cathode material with high theoretical capacity, suffers from blocked sodiu...
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are a promising clean energy technology due to their zero gas emissions, low operating temperature, and high efficiency. This review synthesizes research from 2015–2025 on (i) materials-level approac...
Electrolysis utilizing renewable electricity is an environmentally friendly, non-polluting, and sustainable method of hydrogen production. Seawater is the most desirable and inexpensive electrolyte for this process to achieve commercial acceptance co...
Melanins are multifunctional biopolymers with unique properties, ranging from UV and radiation protection to antioxidant activity and metal chelation, making them highly attractive for biomedical applications. Despite extensive research, the mechanis...
Background: Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is indispensable for disentangling charge-transfer, capacitive, and diffusive phenomena, yet reproducible parameter estimation and objective model selection remain unsettled. Methods: We derive...
Enhancing the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) by replacing flammable electrolytes is a key challenge. Ionic liquid (IL)-based electrolytes are considered an interesting alternative due to their thermal and chemical stability, high voltage stab...
Energy storage systems are becoming increasingly important as more renewable energy systems are integrated into the electrical (or power utility) grid. Low-cost and reliable energy storage is paramount if renewable energy systems are to be increasing...
Reported rate constants of charge transfer reactions (CTs) have ranged widely, depending on techniques and timescales. This fact can be attributed to the time-dependent double-layer capacitance (DLC), caused by solvent interactions such as hydrogen b...
TiO2 composites with polypyrrole have gained attention for various applications; however, some reported results on the suitability of this heterojunction for photoelectrochemical water oxidation do not agree. In this sense, it is relevant to further...
In this study, ternary NiFeP coatings were fabricated on a copper substrate using a simple, fast, and cost-effective electroless deposition method. The coatings were named Ni85Fe4P12, Ni80Fe8P12, and Ni75Fe12P12, indicating 4, 8, and 12 at % of Fe, r...
The development of high-performance solid electrolytes is critical to advancing solid-state lithium-ion batteries (SSBs), with lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) emerging as a leading candidate due to its chemical stability and wide electrochem...
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have characteristics such as a large specific surface area, distinct functional sites, and an adjustable pore size. However, the inherent low conductivity of MOFs significantly affects the charge transfer efficie...
The energy generated from renewable sources has an intermittent nature since solar irradiation and wind speed vary continuously. Hence, their energy should be stored to be utilized throughout their shortage. There are various forms of energy storage...
Electrocoagulation is rapidly gaining prominence in wastewater treatment due to its capabilities and less reliance on additional chemicals. While a lot of research efforts have been focused on the influence of the anode material, power supply, and re...
Laboratory data from in-cell tests at and near open circuit potentials (OCV) and ex-situ H2O2 vapor exposure tests are used to develop a fluoride emission rate (FER) model for a state-of-the-art 12-µm thin, low equivalent weight, long-chain per...
An important class of analytes are volatile organic carbons (VOCs), particularly aliphatic primary alcohols. Here, we report the straightforward modification of a commercially available carbon monoxide sensor to detect a range of aliphatic primary al...
The anodic stability of tungsten carbide (WC) and iron oxide with a spinel structure (Fe3O4) were compared against similar data for nanostructured, boron-doped diamond (BDD), and the benchmark Vulcan XC72 carbon, in view of their eventual application...
Highly dispersion antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) nanoparticles were synthesized using a (220 °C, 2 L autoclave, medium scale) one-step hydrothermal method with Na2SnO3 and KSb(OH)6 as precursors without a post-sintering process. The particle size...
In recent years, protecting stainless steel from corrosion has become crucial, particularly in harsh environments. The present study focuses on improving the photocathodic corrosion resistance of 304 stainless steel (304SS) by fabricating TiO2/CuO co...
Anode-free lithium-ion batteries offer a volumetric energy density approximately 60% higher than that of conventional lithium-ion cells. Despite this advantage, they often experience rapid capacity degradation and a limited cycle life. Optimizing ele...
This study presents the electrochemical detection of caffeic acid using an ester (Diethyl 3,4-dihydroxythiophene-2,5-dicarboxylate)-modified carbon paste electrode (EMCPE). Caffeic acid, a naturally occurring hydroxycinnamic acid with antioxidant pro...
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of scientific publications on electrochemical etching and electrochemical deposition from 1970 to 2023. Using the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE) database, we analysed 5166 publications...
We demonstrate the reconstruction of battery electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) curves from time-domain pulse testing and the distribution of relaxation times (DRT) analysis. In the proposed approach, the DRT directly utilizes measured curr...
Cobalt electrochemical deposition, with its bottom–up growth properties, is a core technology for creating metal interconnects. Additives are crucial during electrodeposition to control the quality of deposits by adsorbing onto the Co surface....
The manufacturing of integrated circuits involves multiple steps of chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) involving different materials. Mitigating CMP-induced defects is a main requirement of all CMP schemes. In this context, controlling galvanic...
In the past ten years, many coal mines have encountered the problem of a premature failure of anchor rod materials. Through field investigation and laboratory research, it was found that the premature failure of these bolt materials is mostly caused...
Structural batteries, also known as “massless batteries”, integrate energy storage directly into load-bearing materials, offering a transformative alternative to traditional Li-ion batteries. Unlike conventional systems that serve only as...
The aim of this study was to enhance and maintain bioelectricity generation from distillery spent wash using a microbial fuel cell (MFC). Electrode materials play a critical role in the generation of bioelectricity in MFCs. Utilizing double oxidant-t...
This review reveals the parameters of next-generation fuel cells for portable applications such as cellular phones, laptops, automobiles, etc. Disputes over issues such as design, fluid dynamics, channel dimensions, thermal management, and water mana...
The preparation and properties of Nafion–TMS (Nafion–trimethylsilyl) and Nafion–TMS–Ru2+-complex modified GC electrodes are reported for the electrochemical oxidation reaction of adrenaline (AD). The structure of Nafion–...
In a plant microbial fuel cell (P-MFC), the plant provides the fuel in the form of exudates secreted by the roots, which are oxidised by electroactive bacteria. The immature plant is hampered by low energy yields. Several factors may explain this sit...
In this study, we developed lithium–sulfur rechargeable batteries using chemically modified thermoplastic sulfur polymers as cathode active materials, aiming to effectively utilize surplus sulfur resources. The resulting high-sulfur-content res...
The electrocatalytic reduction of nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide (NOx) remains a significant challenge due to the need for stable, efficient, and cost-effective materials. This study presents a novel support system for NOx reduction in alkaline me...
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have garnered significant attention as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to the abundance and eco-friendly extraction of sodium. Despite the larger ionic radius and heavier ma...
Sodium–ion batteries are emerging as strong competition to lithium–ion batteries in certain market sections. While these cells do not use critical raw materials, they still feature a liquid electrolyte with all its inherent safety issues,...
The electrochemical properties of the hydrophobic room-temperature ionic liquid 1-propyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide (PMMIm(TFSI)) were investigated, for the first time, using an electrochemical double-layer capacitor-mi...
Due to their diverse properties and functionalities, cost-effective transition metal-based nanomaterials have been rigorously studied for electrochemical applications. Ultrathin nanosheets have been identified as the most effective electrodes for cat...
There is a high demand for nickel hydroxide as an engineering material used in the positive electrode of nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries. These batteries are extensively used in various small instruments, disposable batteries, and...
This research investigates the corrosion behavior of copper (Cu) through a comprehensive analysis of both plain and nanoporous Cu thin films. A combination of weight-loss methods for quantitative analysis, along with polarization testing and scanning...
Cigarette butts are an increasing environmental burden worldwide, and the quantities discarded each year could continue to rise. The chemical composition of cigarette butts, which comprises about 4000 different toxic chemicals, as well as their persi...
Nafion® is a cation exchange polymer that is commonly used in aqueous energy applications such as fuel cells due to its ability to exclude anions and neutral molecules and increase apparent diffusion of cationic redox molecules. However, this beh...
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