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View article: Hydrogen Storage Systems Supplying Combustion Hydrogen Engines—Review
Hydrogen Storage Systems Supplying Combustion Hydrogen Engines—Review Open
The hydrogen drive is a promising zero-emission solution in transportation that can be realised through hydrogen internal combustion engines or hydrogen fuel cells. The hydrogen combustion engine’s advantage lies in the simplicity and grea…
View article: Femtosecond Laser Treatment of Copper Current Collectors and Their Application in Li-Ion Batteries
Femtosecond Laser Treatment of Copper Current Collectors and Their Application in Li-Ion Batteries Open
Current collectors (CCs) play an important role in enhancing the electrochemical performance of lithium-ion batteries (LiB). Research shows that increasing the surface roughness of copper foil helps improve the bonding strength between the…
View article: Air Storage Impact on Surface Evolution of Stoichiometric and Li-Rich NMC811
Air Storage Impact on Surface Evolution of Stoichiometric and Li-Rich NMC811 Open
In recent years, a type of layered oxide, LiNi x Mn y Co z O2 (NMC) where x+y+z = 1, has become the preferred cathode material for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Despite some disorder in the crystal structure due to Li+/Ni2+ cation mixin…
View article: PEDOT:PSS as a conductive polymer binder for ecologically and economically sustainable, carbon-free NMC electrodes
PEDOT:PSS as a conductive polymer binder for ecologically and economically sustainable, carbon-free NMC electrodes Open
In this work new dispersion medium for positive electrode slurries for lithium-ion batteries, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), is proposed, in combination with PEDOT:PSS conductive polymer as a binder. Dispersion of PEDOT:PSS in concentration of…
View article: Ex Situ Raman Mapping of LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Electrodes Cycled in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Ex Situ Raman Mapping of LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> Electrodes Cycled in Lithium-Ion Batteries Open
In this study, we focus on the large-scale ex situ Raman mapping of LiMn2O4 (LMO) electrodes maintained at varying states of charge. A comprehensive statistical analysis has been conducted at an area of ca. 3660 μm2 on more than 3100 colle…
View article: The influence of trihaloacetic acids on the hydrogen sorption properties of palladium nanoparticles-modified AB5 alloy in aprotic ionic liquid: Towards ionic liquid-based electrolytes for hydride batteries
The influence of trihaloacetic acids on the hydrogen sorption properties of palladium nanoparticles-modified AB5 alloy in aprotic ionic liquid: Towards ionic liquid-based electrolytes for hydride batteries Open
Binary mixtures of acetic acid/trihaloacetic acids with aprotic ionic liquid – 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium methanesulfonate ([EMIM][MS]) are used as electrolytes for hydrogen electrosorption measurements. Preliminary studies are performed …
View article: Pd-H as an irreplaceable model system for the study of hydrogen electrosorption in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes
Pd-H as an irreplaceable model system for the study of hydrogen electrosorption in aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes Open
Even though Pd-H system has been known since the nineteenth century, it is still of interest to scientists. Pd thin film electrode (called as a Limited Volume Electrode – LVE) is able to electrosorb hydrogen form aqueous (acid, base) and n…
View article: In Vitro and In Vivo Imaging-Based Evaluation of Doxorubicin Anticancer Treatment in Combination with the Herbal Medicine Black Cohosh
In Vitro and In Vivo Imaging-Based Evaluation of Doxorubicin Anticancer Treatment in Combination with the Herbal Medicine Black Cohosh Open
As a substitution for hormone replacement therapy, many breast cancer patients use black cohosh (BC) extracts in combination with doxorubicin (DOX)-based chemotherapy. In this study, we evaluated the viability and survival of BC- and DOX-t…
View article: Receptor for advanced glycation end‐products: Biological significance and imaging applications
Receptor for advanced glycation end‐products: Biological significance and imaging applications Open
The receptor for advanced glycation end‐products (RAGE or AGER) is a transmembrane, immunoglobulin‐like receptor that, due to its multiple isoform structures, binds to a diverse range of endo‐ and exogenous ligands. RAGE activation caused …
View article: Lithium Transport Studies on Chloride-Doped Argyrodites as Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries
Lithium Transport Studies on Chloride-Doped Argyrodites as Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries Open
In this study, the activation energy and ionic conductivity of the Li6PS5Cl material for all-solid-state batteries were investigated using solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy…
View article: Ionic liquids as electrolytes: New perspectives for protonic systems and Ni-MH batteries. A mini review
Ionic liquids as electrolytes: New perspectives for protonic systems and Ni-MH batteries. A mini review Open
Ionic liquids have emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to the standard solvents and are now finding applications in various fields of science and industry like catalysis, electrochemistry, organic synthesis, and as electroly…
View article: Porous carbon matrix modified with copper and lead as a positive plate current collector for carbon lead-acid battery
Porous carbon matrix modified with copper and lead as a positive plate current collector for carbon lead-acid battery Open
In this work, the experimental current collector based on a reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC ® ) matrix modified with copper and lead was obtained and examined for usage as the current collectors of lead-acid batteries. The collectors unde…
View article: The Effect of the Iridium Alloying and Hydrogen Sorption on the Physicochemical and Electrochemical Properties of Palladium
The Effect of the Iridium Alloying and Hydrogen Sorption on the Physicochemical and Electrochemical Properties of Palladium Open
Thin layers (up to 1 µm) of Pd-Ir alloys were electrodeposited from aqueous, galvanic baths of PdCl2 and IrCl3 mixtures. The morphology of the electrodeposits was examined by means of scanning electron microscopy. The composition of alloys…
View article: A novel approach to pulsed laser deposition of platinum catalyst on carbon particles for use in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
A novel approach to pulsed laser deposition of platinum catalyst on carbon particles for use in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells Open
The research undertaken aimed to develop an efficient Pt-based catalyst for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) by using a cost-effective and efficient physical method to deposit platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) on carbon suppor…
View article: The Electrochemical Behavior of Unmodified and Pd-NPs Modified AB5 Hydrogen Storage Alloy in Selected Protic and Aprotic Ionic Liquids (ILs): Towards ILs-Based Electrolytes for Ni-MH Batteries
The Electrochemical Behavior of Unmodified and Pd-NPs Modified AB5 Hydrogen Storage Alloy in Selected Protic and Aprotic Ionic Liquids (ILs): Towards ILs-Based Electrolytes for Ni-MH Batteries Open
The objective of this work was to study the electrochemical behavior of AB5 alloy and its composite with Pd nanoparticles in selected ionic liquids. The protic ionic liquid (diethylmethylammonium triflate) and the mixture of aprotic ionic …
View article: Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles: A Review
Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles: A Review Open
Motor vehicles are the backbone of global transport. In recent years, due to the rising costs of fossil fuels and increasing concerns about their negative impact on the natural environment, the development of low-emission power supply syst…
View article: Correlation between Lithium Titanium Oxide Powder Morphology and High Rate Performance in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Correlation between Lithium Titanium Oxide Powder Morphology and High Rate Performance in Lithium-Ion Batteries Open
This study determined the measurable factor responsible for the high rate performance of lithium titanium oxide (Li4Ti5O12, LTO) powders in lithium-ion batteries. The structural and morphological properties of various Li4Ti5O12 materials a…
View article: Improved hydrogen sorption properties of Pd in protic and aprotic ionic liquids effected by superacid addition
Improved hydrogen sorption properties of Pd in protic and aprotic ionic liquids effected by superacid addition Open
The mixtures of selected protic and aprotic ionic liquids with their parent superacids were used as electrolytes in the process of hydrogen electrosorption in thin (ca. 0.5 µm) Pd films. The properties of ionic liquids and their mixtures w…
View article: First delivery of input and validation data on electrochemical testing of components and cells
First delivery of input and validation data on electrochemical testing of components and cells Open
Summary of the first set of electrochemical data related to electrochemical properties of Si-based electrodes. These include i.a. specific capacity, potential profiles, SEI layer resistance, CT resistance, lithium diffusion coefficient, an…
View article: Electrochemical Properties of Pristine and Vanadium Doped LiFePO4 Nanocrystallized Glasses
Electrochemical Properties of Pristine and Vanadium Doped LiFePO4 Nanocrystallized Glasses Open
In our recent papers, it was shown that the thermal nanocrystallization of glassy analogs of selected cathode materials led to a substantial increase in electrical conductivity. The advantage of this technique is the lack of carbon additiv…
View article: Conductive porous carbon (CPC) as an alternative to reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC) in lead acid battery current collectors
Conductive porous carbon (CPC) as an alternative to reticulated vitreous carbon (RVC) in lead acid battery current collectors Open
Thea article presents the latest research on reticulated carbon collectors in lead-acid batteries. A comparison of the performance characteristics of lead-acid cells and batteries based on two porous conductive carbon materials is presente…
View article: Effect of the Alloying Metal on the Corrosion Resistance of Pd-Rich Binary Alloys with Pt, Rh, and Ru in Sulfuric Acid
Effect of the Alloying Metal on the Corrosion Resistance of Pd-Rich Binary Alloys with Pt, Rh, and Ru in Sulfuric Acid Open
The paper presents the study of the corrosion resistance of electrodeposited Pd and its binary alloys with Pt, Rh, and Ru on a polycrystalline Au substrate. The corrosion resistance was tested in 0.5 M sulfuric acid at room temperature usi…
View article: Hydrogen electrosorption properties of electrodeposited Pd-Ir alloys
Hydrogen electrosorption properties of electrodeposited Pd-Ir alloys Open
The study of the hydrogen sorption process in metals/alloys of different forms is crucial for developing the fields of catalysis and energy storage. The objective of this research was to examine basic hydrogen electrosorption properties of…
View article: Applications of Carbon in Rechargeable Electrochemical Power Sources: A Review
Applications of Carbon in Rechargeable Electrochemical Power Sources: A Review Open
Rechargeable power sources are an essential element of large-scale energy systems based on renewable energy sources. One of the major challenges in rechargeable battery research is the development of electrode materials with good performan…
View article: UV-Cured Poly(Siloxane-Urethane)-Based Polymer Composite Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries—The Effect of Modification with Ionic Liquids
UV-Cured Poly(Siloxane-Urethane)-Based Polymer Composite Materials for Lithium Ion Batteries—The Effect of Modification with Ionic Liquids Open
The results of studies on the synthesis and characterization of conductive polymer composite materials designed as potential separators for lithium ion batteries are presented. The conductive polymer composites were prepared from UV-cured …
View article: Cover Feature: A New Technique for In Situ Determination of the Active Surface Area Changes of Li–Ion Battery Electrodes (Batteries & Supercaps 10/2020)
Cover Feature: A New Technique for In Situ Determination of the Active Surface Area Changes of Li–Ion Battery Electrodes (Batteries & Supercaps 10/2020) Open
The Cover Feature illustrates the porous and complex nature of the Li-ion battery electrode. During cell operation the active material grains suffer from volume changes, and as a consequence show surface area expansion/contraction. It is h…
View article: Surface Oxidation of Nano-Silicon as a Method for Cycle Life Enhancement of Li-ion Active Materials
Surface Oxidation of Nano-Silicon as a Method for Cycle Life Enhancement of Li-ion Active Materials Open
Among the many studied Li-ion active materials, silicon presents the highest specific capacity, however it suffers from a great volume change during lithiation. In this work, we present two methods for the chemical modification of silicon …