The use of a dual-layer cathode catalyst layer improves the performance proton exchange membrane fuel cells. To generate single and layers between gas diffusion media electrolyte, two commercial carbon-supported platinum catalysts with either high microporosity carbon (Ketjen Black EC-300J) or low porosity (XC-72 Vulcan carbon) are utilized. We discovered that boost maximum power cells regardle...

In recent years, operando/in situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) has become an important tool in the electrocatalysis community. However, high catalyst loadings often required to acquire XA-spectra with a satisfactory signal-to-noise ratio frequently imply use of thick layers (CLs) large ion- and mass-transport limitations. To shed light on impact this variable spectro-electrochemical resu...

Coumarin possesses a number of biological activities like antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antioxidant, anticancer, antimalarial etc. Coumarin belongs to a group of benzpyranes, which consist of a benzene ring joined to a pyran nucleus. In the present study amino derivatives bearing coumarin nucleus are synthesized from 7-hydroxy -4methyl coumarin by using mild catalyst, CAN which i...

A generalized silica coating scheme is used to functionalize and protect sub-micron and micron size dicyclopentadiene monomer-filled capsules and polymer-protected Grubbs' catalyst particles. These capsules and particles are used for self-healing of microscale damage in an epoxy-based polymer. The silica layer both protects the capsules and particles, and limits their aggregation when added to ...