The effects of Li2CO3 like species originating from reactions between CO2 and Li2O2 at the cathode of non-aqueous Li-air batteries were studied by density functional theory (DFT) and galvanostatic charge-discharge measurements. Adsorption energies of CO2 at various nucleation sites on a stepped (11̅00) Li2O2 surface were determined and even a low concentration of CO2 effectively blocks the step ...

In this paper, we demonstrate the preparation of a flexible poly (3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) -poly (styrenesulfonate)/reduced graphene oxide (PEDOT-PSS/RGO) film with a layered structure via a simple vacuum filtered method as a high performance electrochemical electrode. The PEDOT-PSS/RGO films are characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and ...

Electrogenerated PPy doped with pSA was used as a substrate for immobilization of GOD. This was achieved via covalent bonding of carboxyl groups of the main chain of alginate with amino groups of the enzyme. The pH-induced aggregation behavior of SA in aqueous solution was employed to provide optimum conditions for electrochemical preparation of PPy by galvanostatic methods. GOD was attached to...

Development of an eco-friendly, low cost and high energy density LiMnPO4 cathode material has attracted much attention due to its high operating voltage vs. Li falling within the electrochemical stability window of conventional electrolyte solutions and offers more safety features due to the presence of a strong P-O covalent bond.Synthesis of battery materials integrates the...

The synthesis of polyaniline- Fe2O3 nanocomposite coating on aluminum Alloy 5052 (AA5052) surface has been investigated by using the galvanostatic method. The anticorrosion performance of polyaniline-Fe2O3 coating was investigated in 3.5% NaCl solution by the open- circuit potential (OCP), Tafel polarization technique and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS). The corrosion rate of polya...

The effect of ammonium thiocyanate (NH4SCN) on the behavior hydrogen entry into low alloy steel under cathode charging was investigated using electrochemical permeation technique. In this study, sides were polarized galvanostatically to control rate evolution reaction. potential, current density and measured at pH 3.0 in acetic buffer solution with without 3 g·L?1 NH4SCN. From Tafel slope react...

Rapid formation of a porous alumina film without oxide burning was achieved by anodizing in etidronic acid at large current densities using nanodimpled aluminum surface. After the electropolished specimens were galvanostatically anodized 0.3 M solution 293 K, uniform formed relatively low up to 20 Am−2. first process, an array dimples fabricated on surface removal chromic acid/phosphoric soluti...