Role of lattice oxygen release in the cycling performance of Li-ion batteries

The introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) in the mobility market has been gaining popularity in the last decade and is considered the next step to achieve a sustainable and environmentally friendly technology for the future. EVs rely on energy storage systems to increase its capacity range. Li-ion batteries as the main power source are key […]

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Increasing selectivity towards oxygen evolution reaction in electrolytic processes

Electrolytic processes at the industrial scale are widely used for different purposes. The most common processes involve oxygen and chlorine production in anodic reactions. In such electrolytic processes, the electrode material is crucial for long-term operation and efficiency. Among the electrode materials, titanium-coated electrodes are used as insoluble anodes. In these electrodes, the active electrocatalytic

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Biomolecules to suppress dendrite growth in Li-ion batteries

    The increasing demand for portable electronic devices has led to an intensive search to improve energy storage systems. By far Li-ion batteries are the most successful technology for portable devices. However, there is a necessity to increase the energy density as well as battery life for more demanding applications such as electric vehicles

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Novel anode materials for methanol fuel cells

As a part of the fuel cell technology, Direct Methanol Fuel Cells (DMFCs) are electrochemical devices used as energy storage systems. However, DMFCs are directed towards portable devices applications. In comparison to other Fuel Cells, DMFCs offer several advantages like lower cost, high energy density, lower operating temperature, and safer operation and storage. Conversely to

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A new generation of catalysts for Oxygen Reduction Reaction for fuel cells

To this date Pt and Pt-based materials are known as the best catalysts for ORR, however, these materials often suffer from easy poisoning and are very expensive. Therefore, it is of great interest to develop new electrocatalysts with high efficiency and low cost. In the search for a novel catalyst, the production of highly efficient

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Electrochemical detection of serotonin

Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a neurotransmitter that plays a key role in several physiological processes related to sleep, mood regulation, appetite, and cardiovascular function. Low levels of serotonin are related to migraine, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, and blood clotting sudden infant death syndrome. While high levels of serotonin can cause potentially fatal effects and toxicity. Owing

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Redox Flow Batteries as a durable and inexpensive energy storage system

The growing demand for renewable energy has created new challenges, this owing to the intermittent nature of solar and wind energy sources. Several energy storage systems have been proposed as a viable solution for coupling renewable systems in remote locations. Among them, Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs) is considered one of the most promising technologies offering

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