transport in nanoscale phase separated colossal magnetoresistive oxide thin films" (2014). Preparation of rare-earth manganite-oxide thin films by metalorganic aerosol deposition technique Appl. We report a study of the I-V characteristics of 2.5–5.4 nm epitaxial La 1Àx Sr x MnO 3 (x ¼ 0.33 and 0.5) and La 0.7 Ca 0.3 MnO 3 thin films. While La 0.67 Sr 0.33 MnO 3 films exhibit linear conduction ...

For efficient use of metal oxides, such as MnO(2) and RuO(2), in pseudocapacitors and other electrochemical applications, the poor conductivity of the metal oxide is a major problem. To tackle the problem, we have designed a ternary nanocomposite film composed of metal oxide (MnO(2)), carbon nanotube (CNT), and conducting polymer (CP). Each component in the MnO(2)/CNT/CP film provides unique an...

The oxidation of alcohols by KMnO(4) is greatly accelerated by various Lewis acids. Notably the rate is increased by 4 orders of magnitude in the presence of Ca(2+). The mechanisms of the oxidation of CH(3)OH and PhCH(OH)CH(3) by MnO(4)(-) and BF(3)·MnO(4)(-) have also been studied computationally by the DFT method.

The reversible phase transformation is reported from hexagonal to monoclinic structure responding to the intercalation/deintercalation of Na(+) between MnO(2) nanosheets upon potential cycling in aqueous electrolyte via an in situ Raman technique. This structural evolution will influence the Na(+) diffusion process in MnO(2) nanosheets and cause phase retention during the self-discharge process.

Trilayered Pd/MnO x /Pd nanomembranes are fabricated as the cathode catalysts for Li-O2 batteries. The combination of Pd and MnO x facilitates the transport of electrons, lithium ions, and oxygen-containing intermediates, thus effectively decomposing the discharge product Li2O2 and significantly lowering the charge overpotential and enhancing the power efficiency. This is promising for future e...

BACKGROUND. Obesity is associated with insulin resistance and increased intrahepatic triglyceride (IHTG) content, both of which are key risk factors for diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, a subset of obese people does not develop these metabolic complications. Here, we tested the hypothesis that people defined by IHTG content and insulin sensitivity as "metabolically normal obese" (M...

The confinement within carbon nanotubes (CNTs) improves the electrochemical reversibility of CNT-confined MnO(2) nanoparticles and benefits their capacitive enhancement, which exhibit a specific capacitance of 225 F g(-1) for the composites and MnO(2) normalized capacitance as high as 1250 F g(-1).

A simple one-step route for preparing α-MnO(2) nanotubes is reported. The α-MnO(2) nanotubes exhibit a high surface area of 226 m(2) g(-1) and reversible capacity of 512 mA h g(-1) at a high current density of 800 mA g(-1) after 300 cycles, as well as cycling stability when measured as an anode in lithium batteries.

We report a study of polycrystalline samples of the family La 1-x Cd x MnO 3+δ with different percentage of Mn 4+ ions. X-rays diffraction, Iodometric titration, Raman, Magnetic and Electrical Resistivity measurements provide a general characterisation of the physical properties. Results are qualitatively similar to the ones found in Ca doped manganese perovskites. The substitution of divalent ...