Duberney Hincapié-Ladino , José Wilmar Calderón-Hernández , João Victor de S. Araujo , Rodrigo Magnabosco , Neusa Alonso-Falleiros
{"title":"The influence of H2S on the microstructure of API 5 L X65 pipeline steel: An electrochemical approach","authors":"Duberney Hincapié-Ladino , José Wilmar Calderón-Hernández , João Victor de S. Araujo , Rodrigo Magnabosco , Neusa Alonso-Falleiros","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100967","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100967","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pipelines and equipment made from microalloyed steels used in oil and gas production are exposed to aggressive environments: marine water on the exterior and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S)-rich environments inside. This study evaluated the corrosion behavior of two microalloyed steels (API 5 L X65) in solutions simulating internal and external pipeline conditions based on the NACE TM0284–11 standard. Potentiodynamic polarization was used to measure corrosion rates, and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) characterized the microstructure and corrosion products. The results showed that solution B led to lower corrosion rates due to iron sulfide phase formation, while the steel without segregation bands exhibited superior performance in both solutions. Corrosion mechanisms were discussed based on experimental findings, thermodynamics, and kinetics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 4","pages":"Article 100967"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143427564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shimeng He , Kongyang Wang , Yongyang Zhao , Yao Lu , Ruijing Jiang , Jikui Li , Yong Xiang
{"title":"Comparative analysis of corrosion resistance of pipeline steels exposed to sulfate-reducing bacteria: Insights on L360, L245NS and antibacterial steels","authors":"Shimeng He , Kongyang Wang , Yongyang Zhao , Yao Lu , Ruijing Jiang , Jikui Li , Yong Xiang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100960","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100960","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In response to the microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) issues encountered in oil and gas pipelines, a comparative study was conducted on the corrosion properties and mechanisms of pipeline steels L360, L245NS, and antibacterial steel in environments containing sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) using the weight-loss method, surface analysis techniques, and electrochemical tests. The results showed that both the uniform corrosion rate and pitting rate followed the order: L360 > L245NS > antibacterial steel. Electrochemical tests further confirmed that the antibacterial steel demonstrated superior corrosion resistance, with the highest self-corrosion potential and a corrosion current density one-fifth that of L360 steel. Additionally, the antibacterial steel is more prone to passivation in the SRB environment. After 7 days of exposure, the sum of its charge transfer resistance and biofilm resistance was approximately 2.9 times that of L245NS steel and 3 times that of L360 steel. The addition of Cu to the antibacterial steel may contribute to inhibiting microbial growth and preventing biofilm formation, though this mechanism is controversial.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 4","pages":"Article 100960"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143376833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hongzheng Yang , Jinwen Yang , Ling Liu , Bofei Wang
{"title":"Nano-biochar derived from bamboo biomass: A dual-functional material for electrochemical sensing of ferulic acid and adsorptive removal of surfactants in cosmetic wastewater","authors":"Hongzheng Yang , Jinwen Yang , Ling Liu , Bofei Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100959","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100959","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nano-biochar, synthesized from bamboo biomass, was investigated as a dual-functional material for electrochemical sensing of ferulic acid in cosmetics and adsorptive removal of surfactants from cosmetic wastewater. The nano-biochar modified glassy carbon electrode (nano-biochar/GCE) exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity towards ferulic acid oxidation, with a wide linear range (0.1–100 μM), low detection limit (30 nM), and good selectivity. The sensor was successfully applied for ferulic acid determination in real cosmetic samples, with recovery values ranging from 96.5 % to 102.8 %. Furthermore, the nano-biochar demonstrated high adsorption capacities for the removal of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS, 416.7 mg/g) and cetrimonium bromide (CTAB, 454.5 mg/g) from simulated cosmetic wastewater, following the Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. Optimal removal efficiencies of 93.2 % for SDS and 95.8 % for CTAB were achieved under optimized conditions, highlighting the potential of nano-biochar for developing green analytical methods and wastewater treatment solutions in the cosmetic industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 4","pages":"Article 100959"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143350089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of corrosion protection performance and color stability of environment-friendly pigmented polyurethane coating","authors":"Mamadou Ouedraogo , Tambi Ramdé , Boubié Guel , Stefano Rossi","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2024.100923","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2024.100923","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research is distinctive in its focus on the corrosion protection property, the ultraviolet B radiations (UV-B) resistance, and the color stability of a polyurethane (PU) base coating formulated with 1 % wt. of an environment-friendly inorganic pigment (Bi, Ca, Zn)VO<sub>4</sub>. The pigment was synthesized and evaluated based on structure, color, and the sizes of particles. The phase composition of the synthesized pigment was studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. Notably, the pigment's color slightly changed with its calcination's temperature, transitioning from yellow to orange. The coatings produced with a PU binder and 1 % wt. of pigment resulted in a yellow-colored coating. The color and the coating stability, as well as the barrier property of selected pigmented PU coatings, were investigated using the CIEL*a*b* color system, Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The results demonstrated excellent color stability, as well as good protective barrier properties of the pigmented coating. The coatings also exhibited strong chemical stability and UV-B resistance. The high corrosion resistance and the reinforcement of the protection barrier properties of coatings were achieved via well-dispersion of the (Bi, Ca, Zn)VO<sub>4</sub> powder in the polymer matrix.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 2","pages":"Article 100923"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143163350","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comprehensive analysis of laser cladding coatings formed on gray cast ion substrates for brake disc applications: Electrochemical, microstructural, and mechanical studies","authors":"Zesen Zhao, Rongfa Chen, Haibo Chen, Yulong Miao, Xinhao Sun, Yihong Zhao, Zhiqiang Tang, Zhou Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100930","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100930","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The surface modification of HT250 gray cast iron brake disc was carried out by Ferritic Nitrocarburizing (FNC) and laser cladding. The effects of process parameters on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance performance of the brake disc were investigated. The results indicated that the microstructures of FNC samples were mainly white bright ε phase, and the main compositions of Ni40A coating were plane crystal, columnar crystal, dendrite and equiaxed crystal from the fusion line zone to the top zone. The grains of the coating were refined after adding WC particles, and with the increase of WC ratio, the grain refinement degree and the average hardness of the coating were improved. The Ni40A laser cladding coating with 15 wt% WC showed the best corrosion resistance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 2","pages":"Article 100930"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143163358","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhenglin Guo , Jian Wang , Qiang Fu , Ran Xiong , Sen Zhang , Weihao Hu
{"title":"Fine-tuned transfer learning and deep gated recurrent unit methods for state-of-health estimation of the whole life-cycle of lithium-ion batteries","authors":"Zhenglin Guo , Jian Wang , Qiang Fu , Ran Xiong , Sen Zhang , Weihao Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100931","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100931","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Effectively estimating the whole-life-cycle state-of-health (SOH) of lithium-ion batteries is crucial to ensure their safety and reliability. To address this need, this paper proposes a method based on fine-tuning transfer learning and deep gate recurrent unit (DGRU) to estimate the SOH of different types of lithium-ion batteries. Firstly, the DGRU model is pre-trained by extracting highly relevant health indicators (HIs) from random known lithium-ion battery dataset to capture the dynamic characteristics of SOH over aging. Then, the fine-tuning pre-trained model is applied to the dataset of other batteries through transfer learning technology, enhancing the generalization capability of the proposed model on different battery types. Experimental results show that compared with baseline methods such as single-layer gate recurrent unit (SGRU), Gaussian process regression (GPR) and convolutional neural network (CNN), the proposed method has better comprehensive performance on different datasets. Specifically, the mean square error (MSE), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), and the maximum error (MAXE) of the fine-tuning transfer learning-based deep gate recurrent unit (FTDGRU) model on B0006 cell are only 5.52e<sup>−4</sup>%, 0.22 %, and 0.0086, respectively, and the MSE, MAPE, and MAXE on CS2_36 cell are only 2.36e<sup>−4</sup>%,1.93 % and 0.0918, respectively. This method not only improves the accuracy of SOH estimation, but also demonstrates strong adaptability and versatility, making it widely applicable to various lithium-ion battery application scenarios.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 2","pages":"Article 100931"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143163353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Applications and perspectives of Ti3C2Tx MXene in electrochemical energy storage systems","authors":"Ying Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100948","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100948","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid evolution of electrochemical energy storage systems demands advanced materials that combine high electrical conductivity, controlled surface chemistry, and structural stability. This review examines the recent developments in Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene synthesis, structural properties, and applications in energy storage devices. We analyze various preparation methods, including traditional HF etching, safer fluoride-free alternatives, and emerging green synthesis routes, highlighting their impact on material quality and scalability. The review explores the critical role of surface termination groups and interlayer spacing in determining electrochemical performance, with particular emphasis on the material's exceptional electrical conductivity (up to 20,000 S/cm) and tunable work function (1.6–6.25 eV). Detailed examination of composite formation techniques and interface engineering reveals significant improvements in device performance across multiple applications, including lithium-ion batteries achieving specific capacities of 3500 mAh/g with Si composite, lithium-sulfur batteries demonstrating strong polysulfide binding energies (>1.4 eV), and supercapacitors exhibiting volumetric capacitances exceeding 1000 F/cm³ . Recent breakthroughs in electrode design and material optimization have led to enhanced stability with some composite maintaining 90 % capacity retention over 2000 cycles and demonstrating rate capabilities up to 100 C in various energy storage applications. The integration of novel fabrication approaches and strategic material combinations continues to expand the potential applications of this versatile material in next-generation energy storage technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 2","pages":"Article 100948"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143163357","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qiao Yan, Guangxuan Lu, Shiling Li, Jun Xie, Yuchen Li
{"title":"Effects of cathode enhanced cooling channels and microporous metal mesh on performance of open cathode air-cooled fuel cells","authors":"Qiao Yan, Guangxuan Lu, Shiling Li, Jun Xie, Yuchen Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100927","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100927","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrothermal management balance is a key factor that restricts the output performance and commercialization process of air-cooled proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). The optimal operating temperature range for low-temperature PEMFC is 40–50 ℃, and the appropriate amount of generated water helps optimize heat and mass transfer within the fuel cell stack, thereby improving its performance. In this study, we have designed a novel graphite bipolar plate for air-cooled fuel cells. This bipolar plate features an enhanced cooling channel between the anode and cathode, which works in conjunction with the cathode channel to significantly enhance temperature control accuracy and distribution uniformity. Compared to a bipolar plate design without an enhanced cooling channel, this design increases current density from 700 mA/cm² to 900 mA/cm² at an output voltage of 0.6 V. Additionally, by introducing a microporous metal mesh between the cathode side and membrane electrode, water retention is improved effectively while enhancing mass transfer efficiency. As a result, current density at 0.6 V can be further increased to 1200 mA/cm².</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 2","pages":"Article 100927"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143163348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yunlong Wei , Bo Zhou , Tiejian Zhu , Hua Ai , Feng Jiang , Hao Peng , Nan Ji , Wei Huang , Yu Gong
{"title":"Electrochemical behavior and electrolysis of VCl3 in molten LiCl-KCl eutectic salts on tungsten electrode","authors":"Yunlong Wei , Bo Zhou , Tiejian Zhu , Hua Ai , Feng Jiang , Hao Peng , Nan Ji , Wei Huang , Yu Gong","doi":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100926","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijoes.2025.100926","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper investigated the electrochemical behavior of V(III) on W electrode using cyclic voltammetry (CV), square wave voltammetry (SWV), and open circuit chronopotentiometry (OCP) at 773 K in LiCl–KCl molten melt. The results indicated that the reduction process of V ions in LiCl-KCl molten salt was a two-step reaction: V(III)→V(II)→V(0). The diffusion coefficient of V ions was determined through cyclic voltammetry, square wave voltammetry, and convolution voltammetry, with all values found to be on the order of 10<sup>−5</sup> cm<sup>2</sup> s<sup>−1</sup>. The standard rate constant <em>k</em><sup><em>0</em></sup> and the transfer coefficient <em>α</em> were also evaluated using convolutional voltammetry. Thermodynamic properties, including the Gibbs free energy of formation, standard enthalpy, and entropy of VCl₂, were calculated using open-circuit chronopotentiometry over the temperature range of 693–813 K. Electrodeposition was performed at − 2.30 V, − 2.70 V, − 2.90 V, and − 3.10 V vs. Cl<sub>2</sub>/Cl<sup>-</sup> on the W electrode by two- or three-electrode system and the resulting cathodic products were characterized using XRD and SEM-EDS. The main component of the deposition product was metallic vanadium. As the applied potential shifted negatively, the vanadium extraction efficiency increased. The highest extraction efficiency was more than 99.50 %, with a current efficiency of 86.37 % under the two-electrode system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":13872,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Electrochemical Science","volume":"20 2","pages":"Article 100926"},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143163356","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}