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View article: Sustainable Cyclodextrin Modification and Alginate Incorporation: Viscoelastic Properties, Release Behavior, and Morphology in Bulk and Microbead Hydrogel Systems
Sustainable Cyclodextrin Modification and Alginate Incorporation: Viscoelastic Properties, Release Behavior, and Morphology in Bulk and Microbead Hydrogel Systems Open
Incorporating cyclodextrins (CDs) into ionically crosslinked polysaccharide matrices offers a promising strategy for developing well-defined, safe-by-design and biocompatible carrier systems with tunable rheological properties. In this stu…
View article: Exploring the interplay between formation mechanisms and luminescence of lignin carbon quantum dots from spruce biomass
Exploring the interplay between formation mechanisms and luminescence of lignin carbon quantum dots from spruce biomass Open
View article: Silver nanospirals via autoaccelerated oriented assembly
Silver nanospirals via autoaccelerated oriented assembly Open
View article: The role of individual nickel surface species in the hydrogen evolution reaction on nickel in alkaline electrolytes
The role of individual nickel surface species in the hydrogen evolution reaction on nickel in alkaline electrolytes Open
The role of Ni surface species in the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) under alkaline conditions remains a key challenge in the development of cost-effective and efficient catalysts for sustainable hydrogen production. Here, we systematic…
View article: SnS2-TiO2 Heterojunction Designed for Reductive Degradation of Contaminants of Emerging Concern
SnS2-TiO2 Heterojunction Designed for Reductive Degradation of Contaminants of Emerging Concern Open
Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), including pharmaceuticals and perfluorinated compounds, pose a growing threat to water quality due to their persistence and resistance to conventional treatment methods. In this context, photocataly…
View article: Biocarbon from olive pomace residue as a sulfur host for carbonate-based lithium-sulfur batteries
Biocarbon from olive pomace residue as a sulfur host for carbonate-based lithium-sulfur batteries Open
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are considered promising candidates for next-generation energy storage due to their high theoretical energy density and the abundance of sulfur. However, challenges such as poor compatibility with carbonate-…
View article: Exploring the Interplay Between Formation Mechanisms and Luminescence of Lignin Carbon Quantum Dots from Spruce Biomass
Exploring the Interplay Between Formation Mechanisms and Luminescence of Lignin Carbon Quantum Dots from Spruce Biomass Open
This study investigates the intricate relationship between the formation mechanisms and luminescent properties of lignin-derived carbon quantum dots (LG-CQDs) synthesized from spruce biomass by hydrothermal treatment. A comprehensive under…
View article: Novel ISE modified with synthesized magnetite nanoparticles for sulfates determination
Novel ISE modified with synthesized magnetite nanoparticles for sulfates determination Open
View article: Development of Diopside-Modified Marl-Based Dielectric Composite for Microelectronics Applications
Development of Diopside-Modified Marl-Based Dielectric Composite for Microelectronics Applications Open
This research explores the modification of marl by the incorporation of diopside (CaMgSi2O6) to develop a composite material with improved dielectric properties, while addressing environmental and economic challenges through the use of abu…
View article: Microfluidics for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage: Prospects Toward Sustainable Ammonia Production
Microfluidics for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage: Prospects Toward Sustainable Ammonia Production Open
Ammonia is a key chemical in the production of fertilizers, refrigeration and an emerging hydrogen‐carrying fuel. However, the Haber‐Bosch process, the industrial standard for centralized ammonia production, is energy‐intensive and indirec…
View article: Flash graphene from carbon fiber composites: A sustainable and high-performance electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide production
Flash graphene from carbon fiber composites: A sustainable and high-performance electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide production Open
View article: Gold nanoparticle-embedded cellulose acetate: structural, optical, mechanical, and cytotoxicity assessment
Gold nanoparticle-embedded cellulose acetate: structural, optical, mechanical, and cytotoxicity assessment Open
Thin flexible composite materials made of cellulose acetate and gold nanoparticles are synthesized by a modified Turkevich method. Extensive assessment of their properties suggests suitability for applications in optics, coatings or biomed…
View article: UPCYCLED CARBON BLACK AS AN ELECTROCATALYST FOR HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GENERATION
UPCYCLED CARBON BLACK AS AN ELECTROCATALYST FOR HYDROGEN PEROXIDE GENERATION Open
Carbon black is used in many industries due to its versatility and low cost. In this work, a cost-effective and scalable method for upcycling carbon black to carbon black flash graphene (CB-FG) using the fast flash joule heating (FJH) tech…
View article: An unwanted guest in the electrochemical oxidation of high-voltage Li-ion battery electrolytes: the life of highly reactive protons
An unwanted guest in the electrochemical oxidation of high-voltage Li-ion battery electrolytes: the life of highly reactive protons Open
Electrochemical oxidation of Li-ion electrolytes generates highly reactive protons that trigger cascading degradation of solvents, salts, and cathodes, revealing a critical origin of battery performance loss.
View article: Flash Graphene: a Sustainable Prospect for Electrocatalysis
Flash Graphene: a Sustainable Prospect for Electrocatalysis Open
The increasing demand for sustainable and efficient energy conversion technologies requires ongoing exploration of new materials and methods. Flash Joule Heating (FJH) emerges as a promising technique for large-scale graphene production, b…
View article: Synthesis and Redox Activity of Polyenaminones for Sustainable Energy Storage Applications
Synthesis and Redox Activity of Polyenaminones for Sustainable Energy Storage Applications Open
In the search for novel polymeric molecules that could be used as electroactive materials, seven novel polyenaminones were prepared in high yields by the transaminative polymerization of resorcinol-derived bis-enaminones with m- and p-phen…
View article: Pristine and UV-Weathered PET Microplastics as Water Contaminants: Appraising the Potential of the Fenton Process for Effective Remediation
Pristine and UV-Weathered PET Microplastics as Water Contaminants: Appraising the Potential of the Fenton Process for Effective Remediation Open
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) microplastics constitute a significant portion of plastic pollution in the environment and pose substantial environmental challenges. In this study, the effectiveness of the Fenton process and post-oxidatio…
View article: An innovative pretreatment protocol to eliminate silver contamination-induced voltammetric interference on graphite-glass working electrode
An innovative pretreatment protocol to eliminate silver contamination-induced voltammetric interference on graphite-glass working electrode Open
In the last decades, a significant amount of research has been focused on the development of miniaturized and portable electrochemical sensors in the form of screen-printed electrodes (SPEs). When performing voltammetric measurements using…
View article: An Innovative Pretreatment Protocol to Eliminate Silver Contamination-Induced Voltammetric Interference on Graphite-Glass Working Electrode
An Innovative Pretreatment Protocol to Eliminate Silver Contamination-Induced Voltammetric Interference on Graphite-Glass Working Electrode Open
View article: Biomass Pyrolysis-Derived Biochar: A Versatile Precursor for Graphene Synthesis
Biomass Pyrolysis-Derived Biochar: A Versatile Precursor for Graphene Synthesis Open
Graphene, a two-dimensional carbon allotrope with a honeycomb structure, has emerged as a material of immense interest in diverse scientific and technical domains. It is mainly produced from graphite by mechanical, chemical and electrochem…
View article: High performance chitosan/nanocellulose-based composite membrane for alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells
High performance chitosan/nanocellulose-based composite membrane for alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells Open
Polysaccharide anion exchange membranes (AEMs) containing chitosan (CS), cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) and CNFs quaternized with poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (CNF(P)s) were developed for use in alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells (…
View article: Enhancing the Photocatalytic Performance of BiVO4 for Micropollutant Degradation by Fe and Ag Photomodification
Enhancing the Photocatalytic Performance of BiVO4 for Micropollutant Degradation by Fe and Ag Photomodification Open
Wider application of BiVO4 (BVO) for photocatalytic water treatment is primarily limited by its modest photocatalytic effectiveness, despite its appropriately narrow band gap for low-cost, sunlight-facilitated water treatment processes. In…
View article: Correlating oxygen functionalities and electrochemical durability of carbon supports for electrocatalysts
Correlating oxygen functionalities and electrochemical durability of carbon supports for electrocatalysts Open
Achieving high durability of the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell catalysts remains a major challenge. While most of the research focuses on the active phase, carbon support remains overlooked. In this study durability of carbo…
View article: Influence of the Electrode Deposition Method of Graphene-Based Catalyst Inks for ADEFC on Performance
Influence of the Electrode Deposition Method of Graphene-Based Catalyst Inks for ADEFC on Performance Open
The utilization of graphene as a catalyst support has garnered significant attention due to its potential for enhancing fuel cell performance. However, a critical challenge in electrode production still lies in the electrode preparation te…
View article: Role of Catalytic Conversions of Ethylene Carbonate, Water, and HF in Forming the Solid-Electrolyte Interphase of Li-Ion Batteries
Role of Catalytic Conversions of Ethylene Carbonate, Water, and HF in Forming the Solid-Electrolyte Interphase of Li-Ion Batteries Open
Compared to aqueous electrolytes, fundamental understanding of the chemical and electrochemical processes occurring in non-aqueous electrolytes is far less developed. This is no different for Li-ion battery (LiB) electrolytes, where many q…
View article: Study on Commercially Available Membranes for Alkaline Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells
Study on Commercially Available Membranes for Alkaline Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells Open
[Image: see text] This study provides a comparison of different commercially available low-cost anion exchange membranes (AEMs), a microporous separator, a cation exchange membrane (CEM), and an anionic-treated CEM for their application in…
View article: Electrode configurations study for alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells
Electrode configurations study for alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells Open
The direct electrochemical conversion of ethanol, a sustainable fuel, is an alternative sustainable technology of the future. In this study, membrane electrode assemblies with different electrode configurations for an alkaline direct ethan…
View article: Mixed Transition-Metal Oxides on Reduced Graphene Oxide as a Selective Catalyst for Alkaline Oxygen Reduction
Mixed Transition-Metal Oxides on Reduced Graphene Oxide as a Selective Catalyst for Alkaline Oxygen Reduction Open
The development of highly efficient, stable, and selective non-precious-metal catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline fuel cell applications is essential. A novel nanocomposite of zinc- and cerium-modified cobalt-mang…
View article: Efficiency of Neat and Quaternized-Cellulose Nanofibril Fillers in Chitosan Membranes for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells
Efficiency of Neat and Quaternized-Cellulose Nanofibril Fillers in Chitosan Membranes for Direct Ethanol Fuel Cells Open
In this work, fully polysaccharide based membranes were presented as self-standing, solid polyelectrolytes for application in anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs). For this purpose, cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) were modified success…
View article: Reduced graphene oxide as efficient carbon support for Pd-based ethanol oxidation catalysts in alkaline media
Reduced graphene oxide as efficient carbon support for Pd-based ethanol oxidation catalysts in alkaline media Open
The sluggish kinetics of the ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) and the related development of low-cost, highly active and stable anode catalysts still remains the major challenge in alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells (ADEFCs). In this respe…