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View article: Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on Atomic Layer Deposited SnO2 Decorated Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes as the Electrocatalyst for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction
Platinum Nanoparticles Supported on Atomic Layer Deposited SnO2 Decorated Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes as the Electrocatalyst for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction Open
Tin(IV) oxide (SnO2) was deposited onto acid-washed multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) to be used as a support for platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs). The effect of the SnO2–CNT support on the electrocatalytic activity of the PtNPs for the …
View article: High‐Performance Graphene‐Based Gas Sensors with Pulsed Heating and AI Processing
High‐Performance Graphene‐Based Gas Sensors with Pulsed Heating and AI Processing Open
Gas sensors play a critical role in safety assurance, environmental monitoring, and health diagnostics, requiring high sensitivity, fast response, and low power consumption—especially in portable applications. This study presents graphene‐…
View article: Pyrolytic Transformation of Zn-TAL Metal–Organic Framework into Hollow Zn–N–C Spheres for Improved Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysis
Pyrolytic Transformation of Zn-TAL Metal–Organic Framework into Hollow Zn–N–C Spheres for Improved Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysis Open
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are promising precursors for creating metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) electrocatalysts with high performance, though maintaining their structure during pyrolysis is challenging. This study examines the transfo…
View article: Templated Rapeseed-Press-Cake-Based Materials as Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalysts
Templated Rapeseed-Press-Cake-Based Materials as Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalysts Open
View article: Binary Transition Metal and Nitrogen Functionalised Silicon Oxycarbide Electrocatalysts for Zn–Air Battery Air Electrode Application
Binary Transition Metal and Nitrogen Functionalised Silicon Oxycarbide Electrocatalysts for Zn–Air Battery Air Electrode Application Open
The need for the wider adoption of next‐generation energy storage systems due to the usage of renewable energy encourages the development of alternatives to the lithium‐ion battery (LIB) technology. Rechargeable zinc–air battery (RZAB) cou…
View article: Boosting bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis by integrating Fe–N<sub><i>x</i></sub> moieties and FeNi nanoparticles for highly efficient and long-life rechargeable zinc–air batteries
Boosting bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis by integrating Fe–N<sub><i>x</i></sub> moieties and FeNi nanoparticles for highly efficient and long-life rechargeable zinc–air batteries Open
The study uncovers a new approach of integrating iron phthalocyanine-derived Fe–N x moieties and FeNi nanoparticles as a robust bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst for Zn–air batteries.
View article: Iron phthalocyanine assisted bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst for high-performance and long-life rechargeable zinc–air batteries
Iron phthalocyanine assisted bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst for high-performance and long-life rechargeable zinc–air batteries Open
Interfacial contact is established between FePc and Ni nanoparticles in a porous graphene-based heterostructure, which demonstrates high performance in zinc–air batteries.
View article: Iron‐ and Nitrogen‐Containing Carbon Nanotube/Carbide‐Derived Carbon‐Based Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Acidic Conditions
Iron‐ and Nitrogen‐Containing Carbon Nanotube/Carbide‐Derived Carbon‐Based Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Acidic Conditions Open
In this work, iron‐ and nitrogen‐doped carbide‐derived carbon and carbon nanotube (CDC/CNT) composites are prepared and used as oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) electrocatalysts in acidic conditions. Three different approaches are taken to …
View article: Hierarchically Porous Fe−N−C Single‐Atom Catalysts via Ionothermal Synthesis for Oxygen Reduction Reaction
Hierarchically Porous Fe−N−C Single‐Atom Catalysts via Ionothermal Synthesis for Oxygen Reduction Reaction Open
Platinum group metal (PGM)‐free electrocatalysts have emerged as promising alternatives to replace Pt for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs). However, traditional synthesis methods limit the …
View article: Pt Nanoparticles Electrochemically Deposited onto Heteroatom-Doped Graphene Supports as Electrocatalysts for ORR in Acid Media
Pt Nanoparticles Electrochemically Deposited onto Heteroatom-Doped Graphene Supports as Electrocatalysts for ORR in Acid Media Open
Platinum nanoparticles (PtNPs) are attached to different single heteroatom-doped (N, S, P, and B) and dual heteroatom-doped (N, B and N, P) graphene nanosheets via electrochemical deposition using the chronoamperometric method, which allow…
View article: Iron and manganese co-doped mesoporous carbon-based catalysts via template-assisted synthesis for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Iron and manganese co-doped mesoporous carbon-based catalysts via template-assisted synthesis for proton exchange membrane fuel cells Open
View article: One-Pot Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticles Supported on Carbide-Derived Carbon for Oxygen Reduction Reaction
One-Pot Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticles Supported on Carbide-Derived Carbon for Oxygen Reduction Reaction Open
We explored two methods for synthesizing Pd nanoparticles using three different carbide-derived carbon (CDC) support materials, one of which was nitrogen-doped. These materials were studied for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in 0.1 M KOH …
View article: Lignin-Derived Precious Metal-Free Electrocatalysts for Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Application
Lignin-Derived Precious Metal-Free Electrocatalysts for Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Application Open
A facile method for the preparation of precious metal-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) from lignin, dicyandiamide, and transition metal salts is presented. Magnesium acetate was employed as a precursor for a sacrifici…
View article: One-Pot Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticles Supported on Carbide-Derived Carbon for Oxygen Reduction Reaction
One-Pot Synthesis of Pd Nanoparticles Supported on Carbide-Derived Carbon for Oxygen Reduction Reaction Open
Two methods for Pd nanoparticle synthesis were explored with three different carbide-derived carbon (CDC) support materials of which one was nitrogen-doped. These materials were studied for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in 0.1 M KOH solu…
View article: ZIF-8 derived iron-, sulphur-, and nitrogen-doped catalysts for anion-exchange membrane fuel cell application
ZIF-8 derived iron-, sulphur-, and nitrogen-doped catalysts for anion-exchange membrane fuel cell application Open
View article: Reusable magnetic mixture of CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>–Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and TiO<sub>2</sub> for photocatalytic degradation of pesticides in water
Reusable magnetic mixture of CuFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>–Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and TiO<sub>2</sub> for photocatalytic degradation of pesticides in water Open
Mixture of TiO 2 -P25 and magnetic CuFe 2 O 4 –Fe 2 O 3 nanocomposites improves photocatalytic water treatment and enables easy catalyst recovery, effectively degrading pollutants like 2,4-D.
View article: Comparison of Toxicity and Cellular Uptake of CdSe/ZnS and Carbon Quantum Dots for Molecular Tracking Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a Fungal Model
Comparison of Toxicity and Cellular Uptake of CdSe/ZnS and Carbon Quantum Dots for Molecular Tracking Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a Fungal Model Open
Plant resource sharing mediated by mycorrhizal fungi has been a subject of recent debate, largely owing to the limitations of previously used isotopic tracking methods. Although CdSe/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) have been successfully used for i…
View article: The effect of additional nitrogen source on iron phthalocyanine-based nanocarbon catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in acidic media
The effect of additional nitrogen source on iron phthalocyanine-based nanocarbon catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in acidic media Open
The focus in the development of catalysts doped with transition metals aims to replace platinum group metal catalysts in fuel cells. However, these non-precious metal catalysts exhibit limited performance in acidic environment for the oxyg…
View article: Mechanosynthesis of a bifunctional FeNi–N–C oxygen electrocatalyst <i>via</i> facile mixed-phase templating and preheating-pyrolysis
Mechanosynthesis of a bifunctional FeNi–N–C oxygen electrocatalyst <i>via</i> facile mixed-phase templating and preheating-pyrolysis Open
This study presents a cost-effective and sustainable approach to create a bifunctional FeNi–N–C electrocatalyst using template-assisted mechanosynthesis.
View article: Cobalt Phthalocyanine-Doped Polymer-Based Electrocatalyst for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries
Cobalt Phthalocyanine-Doped Polymer-Based Electrocatalyst for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries Open
Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (RZAB) have gained significant attention as potential energy storage devices due to their high energy density, cost-effectiveness, and to the fact that they are environmentally safe. However, the practical i…
View article: Electrospun Carbon Nanofibre‐Based Catalysts Prepared with Co and Fe Phthalocyanine for Oxygen Reduction in Acidic Medium
Electrospun Carbon Nanofibre‐Based Catalysts Prepared with Co and Fe Phthalocyanine for Oxygen Reduction in Acidic Medium Open
A Pt‐free cathode catalyst is necessary for proton‐exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) to enable the widespread use of these environmentally friendly energy conversion devices at affordable price. Herein, a pyrolyzed electrospun carbon nan…
View article: Iron, Cobalt, and Nickel Phthalocyanine Tri-Doped Electrospun Carbon Nanofibre-Based Catalyst for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Battery Air Electrode
Iron, Cobalt, and Nickel Phthalocyanine Tri-Doped Electrospun Carbon Nanofibre-Based Catalyst for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Battery Air Electrode Open
The goal of achieving the large-scale production of zero-emission vehicles by 2035 will create high expectations for electric vehicle (EV) development and availability. Currently, a major problem is the lack of suitable batteries and batte…
View article: Ag Sputter-Deposited on MnO2-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites as Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Alkaline Media
Ag Sputter-Deposited on MnO2-Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites as Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Alkaline Media Open
As energy demand increases, new energy conversion methods are also sought. In this study, two MnO2 and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) composites were prepared and decorated with silver using magnetron sputtering, to evaluate their ele…
View article: Highly active ZIF-8@CNT composite catalysts as cathode materials for anion exchange membrane fuel cells
Highly active ZIF-8@CNT composite catalysts as cathode materials for anion exchange membrane fuel cells Open
This study investigates the oxygen reduction reaction activity of transition-metal-doped ZIF-8 and carbon-nanotube-based composite catalysts in alkaline media and their performance in anion-exchange membrane fuel cells using an Aemion+® 15…
View article: Cobalt-Containing Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Materials Derived from Saccharides as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction
Cobalt-Containing Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Materials Derived from Saccharides as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction Open
The development of non-precious metal electrocatalysts towards oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is crucial for the commercialisation of polymer electrolyte fuel cells. In this work, cobalt-containing nitrogen-doped porous carbon materials w…
View article: Iron and Nickel Phthalocyanine-Modified Nanocarbon Materials as Cathode Catalysts for Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Zinc-Air Batteries
Iron and Nickel Phthalocyanine-Modified Nanocarbon Materials as Cathode Catalysts for Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Zinc-Air Batteries Open
View article: Iron and Nickel Phthalocyanine-Modified Nanocarbon Materials as Cathode Catalysts for Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Zinc-Air Batteries
Iron and Nickel Phthalocyanine-Modified Nanocarbon Materials as Cathode Catalysts for Anion-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Zinc-Air Batteries Open
View article: Liquid-assisted grinding/compression: a facile mechanosynthetic route for the production of high-performing Co–N–C electrocatalyst materials
Liquid-assisted grinding/compression: a facile mechanosynthetic route for the production of high-performing Co–N–C electrocatalyst materials Open
Mechanochemical synthesis of bifunctional Co–N–C electrocatalysts.
View article: Mesoporous textured Fe-N-C electrocatalysts as highly efficient cathodes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Mesoporous textured Fe-N-C electrocatalysts as highly efficient cathodes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells Open
View article: Ion fragmentation study of [EMMIM][TFSI], [EMIM][OTf] and [EMIM][DCA] by vacuum ultraviolet light
Ion fragmentation study of [EMMIM][TFSI], [EMIM][OTf] and [EMIM][DCA] by vacuum ultraviolet light Open