Search results for electrodeposition

Nanophysics Nov 13, 2024

How are nanostructures created? Imaging techniques unveil secrets of electrodeposition

Metallic nanoparticles, consisting of a few to several thousand atoms or simple molecules, are attracting significant interest. Electrodes coated with layers of nanoparticles (nanolayers) are particularly useful in areas ...

Nanophysics Sep 18, 2024

Enhanced ion diffusion kinetics achieved through interpenetrated structures in electrochemical energy storage devices

As global demand for electrochemical electrodes continues to rise, a new trend has emerged, emphasizing the need to maintain ion diffusion efficiency while accommodating ultra-high loadings of active materials to enhance ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 12, 2024

Researchers achieve efficient electro-oxidation of glycerol to formate under room temperature

Glycerol is a key byproduct of biodiesel fabrication, and its production has increased proportionally with the growth of biodiesel production. Glycerol electrooxidation is considered as an innovative strategy due to its low ...

Analytical Chemistry Sep 4, 2024

Novel glass-forming liquid electrolyte shows glass transition across broad range

As the world shifts towards a more sustainable future, the development of advanced electrochemical devices, such as rechargeable batteries with higher energy densities and efficient electrodeposition capabilities, has become ...

Analytical Chemistry Aug 28, 2024

A way to recover silver from dead solar panels with 98% efficiency

A multi-institutional team of chemists, metallurgists and engineers has developed a highly efficient way to retrieve silver from dead solar panels. Their paper is published in Environmental Technology & Innovation.

Earth Sciences Aug 22, 2024

Fighting coastal erosion with electricity

New research from Northwestern University has systematically proven that a mild zap of electricity can strengthen a marine coastline for generations—greatly reducing the threat of erosion in the face of climate change and ...

Materials Science Aug 1, 2024

Chemical and transportation industries could get a boost with new catalyst coating

Coupling electrochemical conversion of the greenhouse gas CO2 with renewable electricity sources—such as solar and wind—promises green production of high-demand chemicals and transportation fuels. Carbon dioxide coupling ...

Nanomaterials Jul 29, 2024

Researchers develop high-sensitivity technique to detect mercury in soil

Environmental pollution by heavy metals is a major social problem. Among these metals, mercury (Hg) is strictly controlled due to its high toxicity. Focusing on soil, which is closely related to our daily lives, the environmental ...

Analytical Chemistry Jul 8, 2024

Novel two-step electrolysis of water proposed for hydrogen production

A research team led by Prof. Chen Changlun from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, developed advanced cobalt-doped nickel hydroxide bipolar electrodes ...

Materials Science May 16, 2024

Experiment leads to material modified for use in solar-driven water splitting to produce hydrogen

Research conducted in Brazil at the Center for Development of Functional Materials (CDMF) and the Center for Innovation in New Energies (CINE) has developed a novel approach to the plasma treatment of antimony tri-selenide ...

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