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Dobele G, Volperts A, Plavniece A, Zhurinsh A, Upskuviene D, Balciunaite A, Niaura G, Colmenares-Rausseo LC, Tamasauskaite-Tamasiunaite L, Norkus E. Thermochemical Activation of Wood with NaOH, KOH and H 3PO 4 for the Synthesis of Nitrogen-Doped Nanoporous Carbon for Oxygen Reduction Reaction. Molecules 2024; 29:2238. [PMID: 38792100 PMCID: PMC11124516 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29102238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Carbonization of biomass residues followed by activation has great potential to become a safe process for the production of various carbon materials for various applications. Demand for commercial use of biomass-based carbon materials is growing rapidly in advanced technologies, including in the energy sector, as catalysts, batteries and capacitor electrodes. In this study, carbon materials were synthesized from hardwood using two carbonization methods, followed by activation with H3PO4, KOH and NaOH and doping with nitrogen. Their chemical composition, porous structure, thermal stability and structural order of samples were studied. It was shown that, despite the differences, the synthesized carbon materials are active catalysts for oxygen reduction reactions. Among the investigated carbon materials, NaOH-activated samples exhibited the lowest Tafel slope values, of -90.6 and -88.0 mV dec-1, which are very close to the values of commercial Pt/C at -86.6 mV dec-1.
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- Galina Dobele
- Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Dzerbenes Str. 27, LV-1006 Riga, Latvia; (G.D.); (A.P.); (A.Z.)
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- Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Dzerbenes Str. 27, LV-1006 Riga, Latvia; (G.D.); (A.P.); (A.Z.)
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- Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Dzerbenes Str. 27, LV-1006 Riga, Latvia; (G.D.); (A.P.); (A.Z.)
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- Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry, Dzerbenes Str. 27, LV-1006 Riga, Latvia; (G.D.); (A.P.); (A.Z.)
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (D.U.); (A.B.); (G.N.); (L.T.-T.)
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (D.U.); (A.B.); (G.N.); (L.T.-T.)
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (D.U.); (A.B.); (G.N.); (L.T.-T.)
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- Center for Physical Sciences and Technology, Sauletekio Ave. 3, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania; (D.U.); (A.B.); (G.N.); (L.T.-T.)
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Islam S, Nayem SMA, Anjum A, Shaheen Shah S, Ahammad AJS, Aziz MA. A Mechanistic Overview of the Current Status and Future Challenges in Air Cathode for Aluminum Air Batteries. CHEM REC 2024; 24:e202300017. [PMID: 37010435 DOI: 10.1002/tcr.202300017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Aluminum air batteries (AABs) are a desirable option for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles (EVs) due to their high theoretical energy density (8100 Wh K-1 ), low cost, and high safety compared to state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, numerous unresolved technological and scientific issues are preventing AABs from expanding further. One of the key issues is the catalytic reaction kinetics of the air cathode as the fuel (oxygen) for AAB is reduced there. Additionally, the performance and price of an AAB are directly influenced by an air electrode integrated with an oxygen electrocatalyst, which is thought to be the most crucial element. In this study, we covered the oxygen chemistry of the air cathode as well as a brief discussion of the mechanistic insights of active catalysts and how they catalyze and enhance oxygen chemistry reactions. There is also extensive discussion of research into electrocatalytic materials that outperform Pt/C such as nonprecious metal catalysts, metal oxide, perovskites, metal-organic framework, carbonaceous materials, and their composites. Finally, we provide an overview of the present state, and possible future direction for air cathodes in AABs.
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- Santa Islam
- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Physics Department, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM, Box 5047, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8520, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Jagannath University, Dhaka, 1100, Bangladesh
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen and Energy Storage (IRC-HES), King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, KFUPM Box 5040, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
- K.A.CARE Energy Research & Innovation Center, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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Zhang H, Wang Y, Song D, Wang L, Zhang Y, Wang Y. Cerium-Based Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution/Reduction Reactions: Progress and Perspectives. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:1921. [PMID: 37446437 DOI: 10.3390/nano13131921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023]
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Ce-based materials have been widely used in photocatalysis and other fields because of their rich redox pairs and oxygen vacancies, despite research on the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) remaining scare. However, most pristine cerium-based materials, such as CeO2, are non-conductive materials. Therefore, how to obtain highly conductive and stable OER/ORR electrocatalysts is currently a hot research topic. To overcome these limitations, researchers have proposed a variety of strategies to promote the development of Ce-based electrocatalysts in recent years. This progress report focuses on reviewing new strategies concerning three categories of Ce-based electrocatalysts: metal-organic framework (MOF) derivatives, structure tuning, and polymetallic doping. It also puts forward the main existing problems and future prospects. The content of cerium in the crust is about 0.0046%, which is the highest among the rare earth elements. As a low-cost rare earth material, Ce-based materials have a bright future in the field of electrocatalysis due to replacing precious metal and some transition metals.
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- Huiyi Zhang
- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, 99 Shangda Road, Shanghai 200444, China
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Wang K, Qin M, Wang C, Yan T, Zhen Y, Sun X, Wang J, Fu F. CeO2/MnOx@C hollow cathode derived from self-assembly of Ce-Mn-MOFs for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 629:733-743. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2022] [Revised: 08/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Wolf S, Roschger M, Genorio B, Garstenauer D, Radić J, Hacker V. Ce-modified Co-Mn oxide spinel on reduced graphene oxide and carbon black as ethanol tolerant oxygen reduction electrocatalyst in alkaline media. RSC Adv 2022; 12:35966-35976. [PMID: 36545111 PMCID: PMC9753164 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra06806k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2022] [Accepted: 12/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Electrocatalyst development for alkaline direct ethanol fuel cells is of great importance. In this context we have designed and synthesized cerium-modified cobalt manganese oxide (Ce-CMO) spinels on Vulcan XC72R (VC) and on its mixture with reduced graphene oxide (rGO). The influence of Ce modification on the activity and stability of the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in absence and presence of ethanol was investigated. The physicochemical characterization of Ce-CMO/VC and Ce-CMO/rGO-VC reveals CeO2 deposition and Ce doping of the CMO for both samples and a dissimilar morphology with respect to the nature of the carbon material. The electrochemical results display an enhanced ORR performance caused by Ce modification of CMO resulting in highly stable active sites. The Ce-CMO composites outperformed the CMO/VC catalyst with an onset potential of 0.89 V vs. RHE, a limiting current density of approx. -3 mA cm-2 and a remaining current density of 91% after 3600 s at 0.4 V vs. RHE. In addition, remarkable ethanol tolerance and stability in ethanol containing electrolyte compared to the commercial Pt/C catalyst was evaluated. These outstanding properties highlight Ce-CMO/VC and Ce-CMO/rGO-VC as promising, selective and ethanol tolerant ORR catalysts in alkaline media.
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- Sigrid Wolf
- Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, Graz University of TechnologyInffeldgasse 25/C8010 GrazAustria
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, Graz University of TechnologyInffeldgasse 25/C8010 GrazAustria
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, University of LjubljanaVečna Pot 1131000 LjubljanaSlovenia
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, Graz University of TechnologyInffeldgasse 25/C8010 GrazAustria
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- Department of Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry and Technology, University of SplitR. Boškovića 3521000 SplitCroatia
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Technology, Graz University of TechnologyInffeldgasse 25/C8010 GrazAustria
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Wen X, Chang Y, Jia J. Evaluating the Growth of Ceria-Modified N-Doped Carbon-Based Materials and Their Performance in the Oxygen Reduction Reaction. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:3057. [PMID: 36080094 PMCID: PMC9457935 DOI: 10.3390/nano12173057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Owning to their distinctive electronic structure, rare-earth-based catalysts exhibit good performance in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and can replace commercial Pt/C. In this study, CeO2-modified N-doped C-based materials were synthesized using salt template and high-temperature calcination methods, and the synthesis conditions were optimized. The successful synthesis of CeO2-CN-800 was confirmed through a series of characterization methods and electrochemical tests. The test results show that the material has the peak onset potential of 0.90 V and the half-wave potential of 0.84 V, and has good durability and methanol resistance. The material demonstrates good ORR catalytic performance and can be used in Zn-air batteries. Moreover, it is an excellent catalyst for new energy equipment.
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Electrochemical Performance of Al-1Zn-0.1In-0.1Sn-0.5Mg-xMn (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3) Alloys Used as the Anode of an Al-Air Battery. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10020420] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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In this work, Al-1Zn-0.1In-0.1Sn-0.5Mg-xMn (x = 0, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3) alloys are prepared and used as the anode of an Al-air battery (AAB). We use scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and optical microscopy (OM) to analyze the microstructures of the alloys. The hydrogen evolution rate, electrochemical performance (including polarization curves), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and battery performance of the samples are examined in the 4 M NaOH electrolyte. The experimental data display that the average grain size is significantly refined after adding manganese into the Al-1Zn-0.1In-0.1Sn-0.5Mg alloy, with a decrease in grain size from over 100 μm to about 10 μm. The improved activity of the aluminum anode in the AAB can be attributed to the introduction of manganese. The Al-1Zn-0.1In-0.1Sn-0.5Mg-0.1Mn alloy possesses the optimal overall performance with a lower self-corrosion rate (0.128 mL∙cm−2∙min−1), the highest working potential (1.630 V) and energy density (2415 mWh·g−1), a higher capacity (1481 mAh·g−1) and anodic utilization (49.75%).
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Li J, Zhao G, Zhao H, Zhao N, Lu L, Liu N, Wang M, Ma C, Zhang Q, Du Y. Cerium-doped bimetal organic framework as a superhigh capacity cathode for rechargeable alkaline batteries. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:3581-3587. [PMID: 33544102 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr08696g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this work, cerium (Ce)-doped NiCo-MOF (metal organic framework) was investigated for its application as a cathode material of alkaline batteries. Inert substitution of Ni/Co by Ce in MOF can make Ce to become part of the backbone of the framework and then ensure structure stability during redox reaction, which greatly improved charge and discharge cycle stability. With dopant mole fraction up to 5%, the redox potential of NiCo-MOF increased by 85%. Adequate Ce doping can potentially enhance rate capacity dramatically due to the large ion radius that provided an extra space for electrolyte ion shutting channel. 1% Ce-doped NiCo-MOF, having a capacity of 286 mA h g-1 at 2 A g-1 and retaining 93% of its capacity (265 mA h g-1) at 20 A g-1, emerged as the best performing material among all the Ce-doped NiCo-MOFs presented in this study. A full cell coupling Ce-doped NiCo-MOF cathode and Fe2O3 anode was assembled to verify its practical application. The full cell showed an initial capacity of 280 mA h g-1 at 2 A g-1 and retained 92% after 1000 charge and discharge cycles. Therefore, Ce doping emerges as a powerful strategy for the designing of cathode materials used in advanced alkaline battery.
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- Junpeng Li
- Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China
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- Frontier Institute of Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710054, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China
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- Shaanxi Research Institute of Textile Accessories, Xianyang, Shaanxi 712000, China
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- Shaanxi J&R Optimum Energy Co., Ltd., Qingyang Building, Tsinghua Science Park, High-Tech Industries Development Zone, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710075, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China and State Key Laboratory of Eco-hydraulics in Northwest Arid Region, Department of Applied Chemistry, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710048, China.
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- Tianjin Key Lab for Rare Earth Materials and Applications, Center for Rare Earth and Inorganic Functional Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering & National Institute for Advanced Materials, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Zhang H, Wang Z, Ma C, Zhou Z, Cao L, Yang J. Regulating the Coordination of Co sites in Co 3 O 4 /MnO 2 Compounding for Facilitated Oxygen Reduction Reaction. CHEMSUSCHEM 2020; 13:6613-6620. [PMID: 33098252 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.202002110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Revised: 10/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Binary transition metal oxides as a promising oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalyst have received significant attention. However, their exact reaction mechanisms are often too complex to be discussed. Herein, novel Co-Mn composites with a well-defined nanostructure were developed for understanding the role of each component. The growth pattern of cobalt oxide and the effects of the coordination environment of Co sites during growth on the overall activity were investigated. Based on experimental and density functional theory studies, it was found that the decaying coordination number directly affected the expression of crystal planes of cobalt oxide, which further had a great influence upon limiting current density of Co-Mn catalysts. The cuboid-Co/Mn catalyst exhibited outstanding limiting current density and showed good stability, related to more highly active (110) planes exposed in Co3 O4 . These provided many references for the preparation of related nonprecious catalysts in various domains.
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- Hao Zhang
- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Center for Computational Chemistry and Research Institute of Industrial Catalysis, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- State Environmental Protection Key Laboratory of Environmental Risk Assessment and Control on Chemical Processes, School of Resources and Environmental Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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Liu H, Zhu K, Liu Y, Li W, Cai L, Zhu X, Cheng M, Yang W. Structure and electrochemical properties of cobalt-free perovskite cathode materials for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cells. Electrochim Acta 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2018.05.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Rajagopal R, Ryu KS. Synthesis of La and Ce Mixed MnO2
Nanostructure/rGO Composite for Supercapacitor Applications. ChemElectroChem 2018. [DOI: 10.1002/celc.201800533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Rajesh Rajagopal
- Department of Chemistry and Energy Harvest Storage Research Center (EHSRC); University of Ulsan; Ulsan 680-749 Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Energy Harvest Storage Research Center (EHSRC); University of Ulsan; Ulsan 680-749 Korea
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