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Electrochem
Electrochem
is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal on electrochemistry published quarterly online by MDPI.
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Design and Development of Food Waste Inspired Electrochemical Platform for Various Applications
Electrochem 2023, 4(3), 411-423; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4030026 - 14 Aug 2023
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Plants have a remarkable position among renewable materials because of their abundance, and nearly thousands of tons are consumed worldwide every day. Most unexploited plants and agricultural waste can be a real potential resource system. With increasing environmental awareness and the growing importance
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Plants have a remarkable position among renewable materials because of their abundance, and nearly thousands of tons are consumed worldwide every day. Most unexploited plants and agricultural waste can be a real potential resource system. With increasing environmental awareness and the growing importance of friendly agricultural waste, crops and fruit waste can be used for efficient conversion into bio-fertilizers, biocarbons, bio-polymers, biosensors and bio-fibers. Global challenges based on limited natural resources and fossil energy reserves simulated keen interest in the development of various electrochemical systems inspired by food and plant scraps, which aid in curbing pollution. The successful adoption of a renewable energy roadmap is dependent on the availability of a cheaper means of storage. In order to cut down the cost of storage units, an improvement on energy storage devices having better stability, power, and energy density with low post-maintenance cost is the vital key. Although food and plant scraps have a huge need for energy storage, it has been extended to various sensing platform fabrications, which are eco-friendly and comparable to organic molecule-based sensors. Current research proclivity has witnessed a huge surge in the development of phyto-chemical-based sensors. The state-of-the-art progresses on the subsequent use of plant-waste systems as nano-engineered electrochemical platforms for numerous environmental science and renewable energy applications. Moreover, the relevant rationale behind the use of waste in a well-developed, sustainable future device is also presented in this review.
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Enabling Complex Impedance Spectroscopy for Cardio-Respiratory Monitoring with Wearable Biosensors: A Case Study
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Electrochem 2023, 4(3), 389-410; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4030025 - 10 Aug 2023
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Recent advances in commercially available integrated complex impedance spectroscopy controllers have brought rapid increases in the quality of systems available to researchers for wearable and remote patient monitoring applications. As a result, novel sensing methods and electrode configurations are increasingly viable, particularly for
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Recent advances in commercially available integrated complex impedance spectroscopy controllers have brought rapid increases in the quality of systems available to researchers for wearable and remote patient monitoring applications. As a result, novel sensing methods and electrode configurations are increasingly viable, particularly for low-power embedded sensors and controllers for general electrochemical analysis. This study evaluates a case study of the four electrode locations suitable for wearable monitoring of respiratory and heart activity monitoring using complex impedance spectroscopy. We use tetrapolar electrode configurations with ten stimulation frequencies to characterize the relative differences in measurement sensitivity. Measurements are performed and compared for the magnitude, phase, resistive, and reactive components of the bioimpedance using two COTS-based controllers, the TI AFE4300 and MAX30009. We identify the highest percent relative changes in the magnitude of the impedance corresponding to deep breathing and heart activity across the chest (17% at 64 kHz, 0.5% at 256 kHz, respectively), on the forearm (0.098% at 16 kHz, 0.04% at 8 kHz), wrist-to-wrist across the body (0.28% at 256 kHz, 0.04% at 256 kHz, respectively), and wrist-to-finger across the body (0.35% at 4 kHz, 0.05% at 4 kHz, respectively). We demonstrate that the wrist-to-wrist and wrist-to-finger configurations are most promising and may enable new wearable bioimpedance applications. Additionally, this paper demonstrates that deep respiration and heart activity influence bioimpedance measurements in whole-body measurement configurations, with variations of nearly 1% in measured impedance due to the phase of the breathing cycle.
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Emerging Trends in Nanomaterial-Based Biomedical Aspects
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Electrochem 2023, 4(3), 365-388; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4030024 - 04 Aug 2023
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Comprehending the interfacial interaction of nanomaterials (NMs) and biological systems is a significant research interest. NMs comprise various nanoparticles (NPs) like carbon nanotubes, graphene oxides, carbon dots, graphite nanopowders, etc. These NPs show a variety of interactions with biological interfaces via organic layers,
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Comprehending the interfacial interaction of nanomaterials (NMs) and biological systems is a significant research interest. NMs comprise various nanoparticles (NPs) like carbon nanotubes, graphene oxides, carbon dots, graphite nanopowders, etc. These NPs show a variety of interactions with biological interfaces via organic layers, therapeutic molecules, proteins, DNA, and cellular matrices. A number of biophysical and colloidal forces act at the morphological surface to regulate the biological responses of bio-nanoconjugates, imparting distinct physical properties to the NMs. The design of future-generation nano-tools is primarily based on the basic properties of NMs, such as shape, size, compositional, functionality, etc., with studies being carried out extensively. Understanding their properties promotes research in the medical and biological sciences and improves their applicability in the health management sector. In this review article, in-depth and critical analysis of the theoretical and experimental aspects involving nanoscale material, which have inspired various biological systems, is the area of focus. The main analysis involves different self-assembled synthetic materials, bio-functionalized NMs, and their probing techniques. The present review article focuses on recent emerging trends in the synthesis and applications of nanomaterials with respect to various biomedical applications. This article provides value to the literature as it summarizes the state-of-the-art nanomaterials reported, especially within the health sector. It has been observed that nanomaterial applications in drug design, diagnosis, testing, and in the research arena, as well as many fatal disease conditions like cancer and sepsis, have explored alongwith drug therapies and other options for the delivery of nanomaterials. Even the day-to-day life of the synthesis and purification of these materials is changing to provide us with a simplified process. This review article can be useful in the research sector as a single platform wherein all types of nanomaterials for biomedical aspects can be understood in detail.
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Electrochemical Properties of Sputtered Ruthenium Oxide Neural Stimulation and Recording Electrodes
Electrochem 2023, 4(3), 350-364; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4030023 - 24 Jul 2023
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A chronically stable electrode material with a low impedance for recording neural activity, and a high charge-injection capacity for functional electro-stimulation is desirable for the fabrication of implantable microelectrode arrays that aim to restore impaired or lost neurological functions in humans. For this
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A chronically stable electrode material with a low impedance for recording neural activity, and a high charge-injection capacity for functional electro-stimulation is desirable for the fabrication of implantable microelectrode arrays that aim to restore impaired or lost neurological functions in humans. For this purpose, we have investigated the electrochemical properties of sputtered ruthenium oxide (RuOx) electrode coatings deposited on planar microelectrode arrays, using an inorganic model of interstitial fluid (model-ISF) at 37 °C as the electrolyte. Through a combination of cyclic voltammetry (CV) and an electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) modelling study, we have established the contribution of the faradaic reaction as the major charge-injection contributor within the safe neural stimulation potential window of ±0.6 V vs. Ag|AgCl. We have also established the reversibility of the charge-injection process for sputtered RuOx film, by applying constant charge-per-phase current stimulations at different pulse widths, and by comparing the magnitudes of the leading and trailing access voltages during voltage transient measurements. Finally, the impedance of the sputtered RuOx film was found to be reasonably comparable in both its oxidized and reduced states, although the electronic contribution from the capacitive double-layer was found to be slightly higher for the completely oxidized film around 0.6 V than for its reduced counterpart around −0.6 V.
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Use of Inner/Outer Sphere Terminology in Electrochemistry—A Hexacyanoferrate II/III Case Study
Electrochem 2023, 4(3), 313-349; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4030022 - 11 Jul 2023
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Salts of hexacyanoferrate II/III anions have been widely used as redox couple probe molecules to determine the characteristics of electrode surfaces. Examples include the assessment of electrocatalysts for energy applications and electrocatalysts for the detection of biological or chemical species, as well as
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Salts of hexacyanoferrate II/III anions have been widely used as redox couple probe molecules to determine the characteristics of electrode surfaces. Examples include the assessment of electrocatalysts for energy applications and electrocatalysts for the detection of biological or chemical species, as well as the determination of electrochemically active surface areas. An examination of the electrochemical literature, based largely on cyclic voltammetric investigations, reveals a wide range of peak separation and/or heterogeneous electron transfer rate constants, classified sometimes as inner or outer sphere electron transfer processes. Originally developed for the mechanistic interpretation of inorganic transition metal compounds in solution, this terminology has since been extended to account for heterogeneous electron transfer occurring at electrodes. In the case of the hexacyanoferrate II/III anions, there can be a number of reasons why it sometimes behaves as an outer sphere probe and at other times displays inner sphere electron transfer characteristics. After examining some of the structural and chemical properties of the hexacyanoferrate II/III species, the methods used to determine such classifications are described. The most common method involves measuring peak-to-peak separation in a cyclic voltammogram to ascertain a heterogeneous rate constant, but it has inherent flaws. This paper reviews the reasons for the classification disparity, including the effects of various oxygen surface species, the influence of organic surface films, the nature of the cation counter-ion, surface adsorption and surface hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity. Other surface interactions may also take place, such as those occurring with Au corrosion or pH effects. These can impact the electrical double layer and thus may affect the electron transfer process. Consequently, it is recommended that hexacyanoferrate II/III should be considered a multi-sphere or alternatively a surface-sensitive electron transfer species.
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Similarity of Heterogeneous Kinetics to Delay of Double-Layer Capacitance Using Chronoamperometry
Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 301-312; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020021 - 13 Jun 2023
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Chronoamperometric curves for the oxidation of a ferrocenyl derivative via a potential step, calculated using the Cottrell equation, showed less diffusion-controlled currents on a platinum wire electrode. This lower deviation cannot be explained via Butler–Volmer heterogeneous kinetics, but was ascribed to the negatively
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Chronoamperometric curves for the oxidation of a ferrocenyl derivative via a potential step, calculated using the Cottrell equation, showed less diffusion-controlled currents on a platinum wire electrode. This lower deviation cannot be explained via Butler–Volmer heterogeneous kinetics, but was ascribed to the negatively capacitive current associated with a redox reaction. The deviation in fully oxidized electrical potential corresponds to the non-zero concentration at the electrode surface, which cannot be predicted using the Nernst equation. This equation expresses the relationship between the electrical potential and activity at the electrode surface rather than the concentration. The diffusion equation determines the relationship between the current and surface concentration rather than activity. Negative capacitance or a non-zero concentration may arise from structure formation on the electrode owing to dipole–dipole interactions, which are similar to the generation of double-layer capacitance, including frequency dispersion. Following this concept, we derive expressions for a lowered diffusion-controlled current and time-dependent surface concentration. The negatively capacitive current shows the time dependence of t−0.9, which is similar to the decay of double-layer capacitive currents. The surface concentration decays with t−0.4-dependence.
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Electrochemical Sensing of Amoxicillin Drug-Assisted Uropathogenic E. coli Bacteria Using Gold Nanostructures—A Preliminary Study
Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 291-300; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020020 - 13 Jun 2023
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The present study focuses on the electrochemical sensing of amoxicillin (AMX, as a model antibiotic drug) and its interaction with Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) bacteria (as a model pathogen) under physiological conditions. The electrochemical sensor probe is formulated by nanostructured gold wires (AuNWs)
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The present study focuses on the electrochemical sensing of amoxicillin (AMX, as a model antibiotic drug) and its interaction with Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) bacteria (as a model pathogen) under physiological conditions. The electrochemical sensor probe is formulated by nanostructured gold wires (AuNWs) embedded in a carbon nanofiber–chitosan (CNF-CHIT) matrix. The synthesis of AuNWs is characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), UV-Visible spectrophotometry, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The CNF-CHIT/AuNW-modified system is characterized by SEM and XPS. Initially, the CNF-CHIT/AuNW electrode was utilized for the sensing of AMX; later, in the antibiotic drug-assisted sensing of UPEC, i.e., in the presence of AMX, the interaction of UPEC was studied. The modified electrode showed appreciable sensitivity for AMX sensing; also, the interaction of AMX with UPEC is studied at two different conditions. One, at a fixed concentration of AMX (100 µM) and different concentrations of UPEC bacteria (0.6–1.2 × 106 CFU/mL), and another with incubation time (1 h–1 h 35 min) for bacterial reaction. The electrochemical antimicrobial resistance developed by UPEC, which is inherent in the sensing of AMX, is the key concept for the detection of pathogens.
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Current Updates in Bleomycin-Based Electrochemotherapy for Deep-Seated Soft-Tissue Tumors
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Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 282-290; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020019 - 06 May 2023
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Electrochemotherapy (ECT) has evolved significantly during the last decade, expanding treatment indications from superficial skin lesions to advanced-stage, deep-seated tumors in hard-to-reach areas. Electrodes have also shown steady technological improvement throughout the years. Besides standard and VEG (variable geometry electrode) electrodes, the introduction
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Electrochemotherapy (ECT) has evolved significantly during the last decade, expanding treatment indications from superficial skin lesions to advanced-stage, deep-seated tumors in hard-to-reach areas. Electrodes have also shown steady technological improvement throughout the years. Besides standard and VEG (variable geometry electrode) electrodes, the introduction of laparoscopic electrodes has brought on a new era in ECT treatment, making the minimally invasive approach a reality. The exact role of ECT in the oncological dashboard is yet to be determined; however, increased tumor response, pain relief, and a low number of adverse events may yield the way for more widespread application of the technique with possible further inclusion of ECT in international oncological guidelines. The aim of this review is to give an overview on the current status of ECT in deep-seated tumor treatment and shed light on its emerging role in local anticancer therapy.
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Electrochemical Oxidation Profile of Anthocyanin Keracyanin on Glassy and Screen-Printed Carbon Electrodes
Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 273-281; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020018 - 06 May 2023
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A study of keracyanin chloride (KC) electrochemical behavior in an aqueous buffer solution using screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs) and glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs) was performed. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and square-wave voltammetry (SWV) were used to analyze the electrochemical response of KC under studied
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A study of keracyanin chloride (KC) electrochemical behavior in an aqueous buffer solution using screen-printed carbon electrodes (SPCEs) and glassy carbon electrodes (GCEs) was performed. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and square-wave voltammetry (SWV) were used to analyze the electrochemical response of KC under studied conditions. A clear redox wave was observed for KC, primarily due to the oxidation of the catechol 3′,4′-dihydroxyl group of its ring B, with a minor redox wave from oxidation of the hydroxyl groups in ring A. Compared to GCEs, using modified SPCEs resulted in two-fold amplification in the electrochemical oxidation signal of KC. Using SPCEs as a working electrode could provide high sensitivity in the quantification of KC and the ability to gauge KC quantification to significantly lower detection limits.
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Investigation of Physiochemical Impact of Organic Molecule L-Lysine on Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate Single Crystal for Optoelectronics Applications
Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 255-272; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020017 - 24 Apr 2023
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Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP) single crystals along with the incorporated 0.5 and 1% L-lysine, an organic molecule which possesses a good nonlinear response, were grown with the vision to meet the requirements of the optoelectronic industry. The inclusion of the L-lysine molecule in
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Ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (ADP) single crystals along with the incorporated 0.5 and 1% L-lysine, an organic molecule which possesses a good nonlinear response, were grown with the vision to meet the requirements of the optoelectronic industry. The inclusion of the L-lysine molecule in the crystal was confirmed by the XRD and EDX. The experiment not only confirms the inclusion level of the impurity but also the capability of the amino acid molecule to bond hydrogen within the crystal facet. A minor decrease in lattice parameters was reported for all ADP: L-lysine crystals compared with pure ADP. The structures of the grown crystals were identified as tetragonal with the space group I42d by the single-crystal XRD analysis. Vibrational signatures and functional groups were confirmed using FTIR spectroscopy. The thermal stability and decomposition temperatures of 0.5 and 1% L-lysine-added crystals were measured by TG/DTA and found to be 203 °C and 207 °C, respectively. The UV–visible transmission spectra prove a higher transparency for doped crystals as compared to pure crystals; therefore, these doped crystals can be considered the best option for the frequency doubling process in a broad range of visible and near-IR spectra. The improved hardness of the doped crystals was confirmed by the Vickers hardness data. The nonlinear optical (NLO) behaviour investigated using a second-harmonic generation (SHG) technique, indicating an efficient quadratic nonlinear coefficient of ADP: Lysine crystals at a 1064 nm initial wavelength, shows about 1.5-fold higher efficiency compared with undoped ADP.
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Dynamic Simulation of a Pneumatic Transport Plant Powered by PV Panels and Equipped with Electro-Chemical Storage
Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 239-254; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020016 - 23 Apr 2023
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This paper focuses on an industrial application where renewable power produced by photovoltaic panels is exploited to feed a pneumatic transport plant. The proposed system requires the careful management of the energy flows involved since it includes the interaction with the electric grid
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This paper focuses on an industrial application where renewable power produced by photovoltaic panels is exploited to feed a pneumatic transport plant. The proposed system requires the careful management of the energy flows involved since it includes the interaction with the electric grid and with an electrochemical storage (battery) rather than the correct choice of the photovoltaic panel and battery itself. A dedicated control system needs to be developed in order to accord together these energetic flows, also providing a degree of flexibility to implement different control logics. The methodology employed in the research is simulation, which through the construction of a model in Matlab Simulink is able to reproduce the behavior of the system components and their energetic interactions for a long time period. The aim of the research is to provide a tool for assessing the energetic convenience of different battery–PV panel combinations. Moreover, an economical assessment of the proposed system is provided and compared to the traditional setup. Simulation results show that the proposed system provides energy savings with respect to a traditional grid-powered plant. The economic assessment shows that the system becomes convenient over the traditional setup within a time frame compatible with an average PV panel’s useful life.
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Recent Progression and Opportunities of Polysaccharide Assisted Bio-Electrolyte Membranes for Rechargeable Charge Storage and Conversion Devices
Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 212-238; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020015 - 10 Apr 2023
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Polysaccharide-based natural polymer electrolyte membranes have had tremendous consideration for the various energy storage operations including wearable electronic and hybrid vehicle industries, due to their unique and predominant qualities. Furthermore, they have fascinating oxygen functionality results of a higher flexible nature and help
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Polysaccharide-based natural polymer electrolyte membranes have had tremendous consideration for the various energy storage operations including wearable electronic and hybrid vehicle industries, due to their unique and predominant qualities. Furthermore, they have fascinating oxygen functionality results of a higher flexible nature and help to form easier coordination of metal ions thus improving the conducting profiles of polymer electrolytes. Mixed operations of the various alkali and alkaline metal–salt-incorporated biopolymer electrolytes based on different polysaccharide materials and their charge transportation mechanisms are detailly explained in the review. Furthermore, recent developments in polysaccharide electrolyte separators and their important electrochemical findings are discussed and highlighted. Notably, the characteristics and ion-conducting mechanisms of different biopolymer electrolytes are reviewed in depth here. Finally, the overall conclusion and mandatory conditions that are required to implement biopolymer electrolytes as a potential candidate for the next generation of clean/green flexible bio-energy devices with enhanced safety; several future perspectives are also discussed and suggested.
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Trends and Opportunities in Enzyme Biosensors Coupled to Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs): An Advanced Bibliometric Analysis
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Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 181-211; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020014 - 07 Apr 2023
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The unique properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) such as their large surface area and high porosity have attracted considerable attention in recent decades. The MOFs are a promising class of materials for developing highly efficient biosensors due to these same properties. This bibliometric
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The unique properties of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) such as their large surface area and high porosity have attracted considerable attention in recent decades. The MOFs are a promising class of materials for developing highly efficient biosensors due to these same properties. This bibliometric analysis focused on the use of MOFs as enzyme-coupled materials in biosensor construction and aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the research field by analyzing a collected database. The analysis included identifying the countries that have published the most, the most prominent applications, and trends for future directions in the field. The study used three databases with different numbers of documents, differentiated by research areas, with refinements made to the search as needed. The results suggest that MOF-derived biosensors are a growing field, with the Republic of China emerging as a significant contributor to research in this area. The study also used computational processing of trend analysis and geocoding to reveal these findings.
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Review on Electrode Degradation at Fast Charging of Li-Ion and Li Metal Batteries from a Kinetic Perspective
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Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 156-180; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020013 - 23 Mar 2023
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With the surge of electric vehicles, fast charging has become one of the major challenges for the development of Li-ion and Li metal batteries. The degradation of battery electrodes at fast charging has been identified as among the gating factors. While there have
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With the surge of electric vehicles, fast charging has become one of the major challenges for the development of Li-ion and Li metal batteries. The degradation of battery electrodes at fast charging has been identified as among the gating factors. While there have been extensive studies on anode and cathode degradation modes, not sufficient efforts have been made to dive deep into the kinetics of battery charging and its influence on electrode degradation, especially during fast charging. This review presents a comprehensive yet concentrated perspective into such issues. By tracing back to the kinetic origins of battery charging, it is revealed that the intrinsic properties of electrode active materials and the microstructures of electrode are of great importance in determining electrode kinetics. Most of the electrode degradation modes are closely related to the high overpotentials and the spatial inhomogeneity in Li concentration and pertinent characteristics, which are results of the sluggish electrode kinetics during fast charging. Approaches to mitigate electrode degradation are summarized from the aspect of improving electrode kinetics and circumventing detrimental side reactions.
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Electrocatalytic Reduction of O2 by ITO-IrOx: Implication for Dissolved Oxygen Sensor in the Alkaline Medium
Electrochem 2023, 4(2), 145-155; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4020012 - 23 Mar 2023
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Water pollution has badly affected human health, aquatic life, and the ecosystem. The purity of surface water can be measured in terms of dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements. Hence, it is desirable to have a portable and simple-to-use dissolved oxygen sensor. One possible remedy
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Water pollution has badly affected human health, aquatic life, and the ecosystem. The purity of surface water can be measured in terms of dissolved oxygen (DO) measurements. Hence, it is desirable to have a portable and simple-to-use dissolved oxygen sensor. One possible remedy is an electrochemical sensor. Thus, we proposed an ITO-IrOx electrocatalyst for an effective and interference-free DO sensor utilizing the principle of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). The ITO-IrOx was characterized using cyclic voltammetry (CV), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), electrochemical impedance spectrometry (EIS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and reflectance spectroscopy-based techniques. Reflectance spectra of the ITO-IrOx electrode showed the photoresist capability. The EIS spectra revealed lower charge transfer resistance for the ITO-IrOx electrode in ORR. The IrOx film on ITO exhibited a quick (one electron, α = 1.00), and reversible electron transfer mechanism. The electrode demonstrated high stability for oxygen sensing, having a limit of detection (LOD) of 0.49 ppm and interference-free from some common ions (nitrate, sulphate, chloride etc.) found in water.
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Separation Process of Biodiesel-Product Mixture from Crude Glycerol and Other Contaminants Using Electrically Driven Separation Technique with AC High Voltage
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Electrochem 2023, 4(1), 123-144; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4010011 - 21 Mar 2023
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Electrically driven separation (EDS) technology with a high voltage (HV) alternating current source (AC) was used to remove glycerol and other contaminants from biodiesel in order to meet the ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 standards. Biodiesel was produced from a transesterification of refined
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Electrically driven separation (EDS) technology with a high voltage (HV) alternating current source (AC) was used to remove glycerol and other contaminants from biodiesel in order to meet the ASTM D6751 and EN 14214 standards. Biodiesel was produced from a transesterification of refined palm oil and methanol using sodium methylate as a homogeneous catalyst. The effects of an Iron (Fe) electrode, including types of electrode configurations, vertical distance between electrodes, applied voltage, and separation time, were studied. Furthermore, the effects of the remaining catalyst and soap content in biodiesel phase were also investigated to improve the separating performance using the EDS technique. The EDS using HVAC and low amperage with a point-to-point electrode configuration showed the highest separation efficiency of 99.8%. The optimum vertical distance between electrodes was 3 cm, while the optimum applied voltage was 3 kV. The separation time of 240 s yielded the best separating performance, completely eliminating the unreacted catalyst, and the lowest of the normalized remaining soap value content was obtained. Considering all of this, the EDS technique had higher efficiency to remove glycerol and other contaminants than a conventional separation of gravitation settling. The final biodiesel product was produced with the high purity of 98.0 wt% after purification and met all standard specifications.
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Bibliographical Synthesis on the Corrosion and Protection of Archaeological Iron by Green Inhibitors
Electrochem 2023, 4(1), 103-122; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4010010 - 06 Mar 2023
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Iron is a widely used metal due to its low cost and availability, but it is susceptible to corrosion in many circumstances. This corrosion can result in economic and environmental losses, and negatively affect the physical and chemical properties of the metal. This
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Iron is a widely used metal due to its low cost and availability, but it is susceptible to corrosion in many circumstances. This corrosion can result in economic and environmental losses, and negatively affect the physical and chemical properties of the metal. This chapter provides a background on iron corrosion in archaeology and introduces various inhibitors used for its protection. It starts with a general overview of corrosion and metallurgy of iron, followed by an in-depth explanation of the mechanisms of iron corrosion in water and air. The chapter concludes with a review of different corrosion inhibitors, focusing on those made from natural plant extracts.
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Alkaloid Extract of Ageratina adenophora Stem as Green Inhibitor for Mild Steel Corrosion in One Molar Sulfuric Acid Solution
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Electrochem 2023, 4(1), 84-102; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4010009 - 01 Mar 2023
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Green corrosion inhibitors are of great interest due to their exciting and environmentally friendly behavior in mild steel corrosion control during and after the acid cleaning process. Herein, alkaloids were extracted from the stem of Ageratina adenophora and were ensured by qualitative chemical
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Green corrosion inhibitors are of great interest due to their exciting and environmentally friendly behavior in mild steel corrosion control during and after the acid cleaning process. Herein, alkaloids were extracted from the stem of Ageratina adenophora and were ensured by qualitative chemical tests as well as spectroscopic test methods. The corrosion inhibition efficacy of the alkaloids against mild steel corrosion was evaluated by gravimetric, electrochemical and EIS measurement methods. In addition, the adsorption isotherm, free energy of adsorption and thermodynamic parameters of the process were evaluated. The investigations indicated the most promising inhibition efficacy of the alkaloids for mild steel corrosion. The adsorption isotherm study revealed that the adsorption of inhibitor molecules on the MS interface was manifested by dominant physisorption followed by chemisorption. Free energy and thermodynamic parameters are well suited to endothermic processes.
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Synthesis of ZnO Nanorods and Its Application in Zinc-Silver Secondary Batteries
Electrochem 2023, 4(1), 70-83; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4010008 - 22 Feb 2023
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In this paper, ZnO nanorods were synthesized by the hydrothermal method and used as anodes for zinc-silver batteries. The Tafel and EIS curve analysis results show that ZnO nanorods have better anti-corrosion and charge transport properties than ZnO powders. At 0.1 C discharge
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In this paper, ZnO nanorods were synthesized by the hydrothermal method and used as anodes for zinc-silver batteries. The Tafel and EIS curve analysis results show that ZnO nanorods have better anti-corrosion and charge transport properties than ZnO powders. At 0.1 C discharge conditions, the ZnO electrode exhibits more stable cycle efficiency than the powder electrode; after 25 cycles, the capacity is higher by 95%. The superior electrochemical performance is due to the ZnO nanorods having the ability to conduct electrons and increase the surface area. Therefore, the possible growth mechanism of ZnO nanorods has been investigated.
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Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Electrochem in 2022
Electrochem 2023, 4(1), 68-69; https://doi.org/10.3390/electrochem4010007 - 21 Feb 2023
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