{"title":"Studies on the electrochemical reactions of 1-amino phosphonates","authors":"Babak Kaboudin , Milad Behroozi , Fahimeh Varmaghani , Haruhiko Fukaya","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107944","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107944","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electrochemical direct conversion of 1-aminoalkylphosphonates into novel heteroaromatic compounds has been studied and described. Cyclicvoltametry analysis showed that 1-aminoalkylphosphonate was oxidized in the anode, followed by removing the phosphoryl group, giving the novel heteroaromatic compound. The structure of the compound was characterized by HRMS and NMR analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"177 ","pages":"Article 107944"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912533","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tao Hu , Yuxuan Zhou , Tianyi Lu , Meng Sun , Weilong Tu , Cong Zhang , Xiao Li , Zhonghua Ni
{"title":"A 3D-printed microfluidic fuel cell with innovative multichannel structure for enhanced energy harvesting","authors":"Tao Hu , Yuxuan Zhou , Tianyi Lu , Meng Sun , Weilong Tu , Cong Zhang , Xiao Li , Zhonghua Ni","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107947","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107947","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The architecture design of MFCs is pivotal for fuel transport and utilization, thus necessitating the development of straightforward and adaptable fabrication techniques. This work employs the straightforward editing and rapid prototyping capabilities of 3D printing to develop a MFC with multi-channel structural geometries that can be internally cascaded, thereby reducing the complexity of the device and enhancing its overall performance and reliability. Pt/C-modified carbon cloth was produced as an anode and characterized by microscopically studies and elemental mapping, which substantiated a uniform distribution of the catalyst loading. In an alkaline environment, a glucose‑oxygen electrolyte undergoes a redox reaction at the catalytic electrode, which is observed and recorded using an electrochemical workstation. The single-cell microfluidic fuel cell (S-MFC) exhibited a performance comparable to enzyme biofuel cells, with an open-circuit potential of 0.46 V and maximum power density of 213 μW/cm<sup>2</sup>. The anode of one cell is connected to the cathode of the other cell via a carbon film, and this connection is then repeated to form a multi-stage series microfluidic fuel cell (M-MFC). The M-MFC demonstrated a significant performance improvement of 24 %, achieving a voltage of 0.87 V and a power density of 265 μW/cm<sup>2</sup>. Finally, a printed circuit board (PCB) was designed and fabricated aimed at harvesting and boosting the voltage of cell to power conventional electronic components. The as-proposed MFC significantly advances the field of energy harvesting for portable electronic devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"177 ","pages":"Article 107947"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143916229","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Milad Torabfam, Huize Xue, Francis Osonga, Omowunmi Sadik
{"title":"Elucidating the electrochemical behavior and reaction pathway of 1,4-Dioxane: An integrated experimental and simulation approach","authors":"Milad Torabfam, Huize Xue, Francis Osonga, Omowunmi Sadik","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107950","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107950","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>1,4-Dioxane, a potential human carcinogen, poses significant environmental challenges as a contaminant in water resources, and the efficient degradation of this compound is crucial for successfully optimizing its electrochemical removal. For the prediction and enhancement of degradation efficiency, a precise identification of kinetic parameters, reaction conditions, and degradation products, along with an understanding of the mechanisms involved, is required. But, most of these parameters are often not provided in the current literature. This study investigates the electrochemical behavior and reaction mechanism of 1,4-Dioxane using palladium‑ruthenium bimetallic nanocatalysts on glassy carbon electrodes by both experimental and simulation analyses. The characterization of fabricated nanocatalyst was carried out using STEM-EDX and UV–visible spectroscopy. The electrochemical features and redox reaction mechanism of 1,4-dioxane were systematically explained through the quantification of the half-wave potential (E<sub>1/2</sub>), diffusion coefficient (D), rate constant (k), transfer coefficient (α), and charge transfer resistance (R<sub>ct</sub>), utilizing cyclic voltammetry (CV), chronoamperometry (CA), rotating disk electrode - hydrodynamic voltammetry (RDE-HDV), and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). Simulations conducted with the KISSA1D software yielded convincing findings that align with the experimental results, confirming the accuracy of the modeling and underlining the reliability of the experimental methodology. In addition, the final reduction of 1,4-dioxane to carbon dioxide and water was revealed by LC-MS analysis. This research improves our understanding of the kinetic behaviors and underlying mechanisms in redox reactions and fills the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications in electrochemistry, and environmental chemistry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"175 ","pages":"Article 107950"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143903846","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Solution combustion synthesis of disordered spinel LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 cathode material using PVP fuel","authors":"M. Azari, S.M. Masoudpanah, S. Alamolhoda","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107945","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107945","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this research, the LiMn<sub>1.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>4</sub> powders were prepared by solution combustion method using metal nitrates as an oxidant and various amounts of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as fuel. The effects of PVP contents and calcination treatment on the Mn<sup>3+</sup>proportion, morphology, and electrochemical properties were explored. The calcination treatment included the two-step process (pretreatment at 450 °C and then calcination at 800 °C) and one-step treatment at 600 °C. Single-phase LiMn<sub>1.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>4</sub> powders with disordered spinel crystal structure (space group of Fd3m) were crystallized by calcination at 600 °C at the lowest fuel contents. The LiMn<sub>1.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>4</sub> particles had octahedral morphology even at the calcination temperature of 600 °C. The LiMn<sub>1.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>4</sub> powders calcined using the two-step process exhibited comparable lithium-ion storage performance, including a capacity retention of 99 % following 200 charge/discharge cycles at 1C and a specific capacity of 110 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"177 ","pages":"Article 107945"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143904221","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainability and scalability of photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic water splitting by using perovskite materials for hydrogen production","authors":"Tingwei Ao , Ali Turab Jafry , Naseem Abbas","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107948","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107948","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen production through solar-driven water splitting is a promising pathway toward sustainable energy, with perovskite materials emerging as key components in enhancing the efficiency and scalability of photocatalytic (PC) and photoelectrochemical (PEC) systems. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the role of perovskites in these processes, emphasizing their unique structural and electronic properties, such as tunable bandgaps and superior charge transport capabilities. We explore the latest advancements in the synthesis and optimization of perovskite materials, focusing on the critical challenges of stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. The review also highlights future directions for the development of next-generation perovskites, including innovations in bandgap engineering, material durability, and commercial viability. This work aims to guide the ongoing research efforts in leveraging perovskite materials for large-scale, sustainable hydrogen catalysis production, contributing to the global transition toward clean energy solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"177 ","pages":"Article 107948"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143908141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nianchun Yao , Min Zhang , Yulin He , Keyin Cao , Ying Li , Ziqiang Wang
{"title":"Improving the electrochemical performance of LiNi0.5Co0.2Mn0.3O2 via surface modification with Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 coating","authors":"Nianchun Yao , Min Zhang , Yulin He , Keyin Cao , Ying Li , Ziqiang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107946","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107946","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper presents a simplified process for synthesizing LiNi<sub>0.5</sub>Co<sub>0.2</sub>Mn<sub>0.3</sub>O<sub>2</sub> (NCM523) coated with Li<sub>1.3</sub>Al<sub>0.3</sub>Ti<sub>1.7</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub> (LATP) to optimize electrochemical characteristics by adjusting LATP content adjustment. LATP, as a superior Li-ion conductive layer, reduces polarization and enhances cycling performance at 50 °C. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirms that all samples maintain a stable alpha-NaFeO<sub>2</sub> layered structure. Performance tests of half and full batteries at room temperature and 50 °C show that the 2 wt% LATP-coated sample exhibits the best electrochemical performance. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) show that the LATP-coated sample has higher lithium ion diffusion coefficients and lower charge transfer resistance, which improves rate capability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"176 ","pages":"Article 107946"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144070856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhuan Zhao , Dongsheng Jiang , Yi Chen , Huan Zhang , Ruifang Wang , Shaolong Li , Jianxun Song , Yusi Che , Jilin He
{"title":"K3NbF7's electrochemical characteristics in the NaCl-KCl molten salt system at the Mo electrode","authors":"Zhuan Zhao , Dongsheng Jiang , Yi Chen , Huan Zhang , Ruifang Wang , Shaolong Li , Jianxun Song , Yusi Che , Jilin He","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107943","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107943","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To explore the electrochemical behavior of Nb (IV) for form Nb metal, molten salt electrolysis was carried out in an NaCl-KCl melt containing K<sub>3</sub>NbF<sub>7</sub> at 750 °C. It was discovered that Nb (IV) reduces in three stages: Nb(IV)➔Nb(III)➔Nb(II)➔Nb,and reduction process of Nb(IV)➔Nb(III) was irreversible process controlled by diffusion mechanism. The instantaneous nucleation of niobium on the molybdenum electrode is observed in the KCl-NaCl-K<sub>3</sub>NbF<sub>7</sub> melt, which occurs at a potential of −3.06 V vs. Cl<sub>2</sub>/Cl<sup>−</sup> and a temperature of 750 °C, the niobium metal was deposited on Mo wire cathode by constant potential electrolysis, resulting in a high purity of 98.63 %.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"176 ","pages":"Article 107943"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143882239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xinwen Jiang , Bing Feng , Shanshan Chang , Xiaolin Liu , Gonggang Liu , Yuanyuan Liao , Yuanjuan Bai , Ting Li , Jinbo Hu
{"title":"Solidwood-derived carbon modified by a S-doping process of self-gasification toward an anode in sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Xinwen Jiang , Bing Feng , Shanshan Chang , Xiaolin Liu , Gonggang Liu , Yuanyuan Liao , Yuanjuan Bai , Ting Li , Jinbo Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107931","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107931","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hard carbons play a pivotal role in a commercial proceed of Na-ion battery as it must be continually modified by some strategy, e. g. the self-support effect, optimal interlayer spacing, active site. Herein, it is reported that 3D basswood-derived carbon for the negative electrode in sodium ion batteries has been doped by a sulfur selfgasification. It is discovered that different high-temperature basswood-derived carbon can been dilated the interlayer distance of carbon, furthermore, most effectual expansion of inter-layer spacing has applied the carbonization of the highest-temperature process. S-doped procedure in S-SHCs has modified the disorderness of carbon, at same time, the structural defects and pore tuning in S-SHC-1300 has been most developed. S-SHC-1300 had been detected the best rate performance, with a specific capacity of 394.1 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> under a current density of 25 mA g<sup>−1</sup>. And then, 72.55 % of the original reversible specific capacity was still held by the proposed electrode after 4500 long-term cycles at a current of 1 A g<sup>−1</sup>. These discoveries can innovate a potential avenue for studying the interaction between the Na-ion storage performance and S-doped procedure, of course, helping to comprehend the anode performance underlying the micro-structure and chemistry composition.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"176 ","pages":"Article 107931"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143874930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"NiFe co-doped TiO2 as a high-performance bifunctional photocatalyst for enhanced oxygen evolution and reduction reactions in efficient zinc-air battery systems","authors":"Md Iftekher Hossain, Foysal Kabir Tareq, Souman Rudra","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107942","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107942","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study underscores the significant influence of Ni and Fe transition metal doping, as well as NiFe co-doping, on enhancing the properties of TiO<sub>2</sub> to address the critical challenges in developing high-performance photo-assisted Zn-air batteries, particularly the need for improved light absorption, charge carrier separation, and catalytic efficiency. The doping process notably enhances light absorption and charge carrier separation, while the reduction in TiO<sub>2</sub> crystallite size increases the surface area and shortens charge carrier diffusion paths, thereby minimizing recombination rates and improving photocatalytic efficiency. Moreover, the higher redox potentials of Ni and Fe oxidation states relative to TiO<sub>2</sub>'s conduction band enable them to function as efficient electron acceptors, stabilizing charge carriers and accelerating reduction reactions. Electrochemical analysis reveals that NiFe-doped TiO<sub>2</sub> exhibits superior conductivity and reduced charge transfer resistance compared to its single-element-doped counterparts, facilitating faster reaction kinetics. For OER, the overpotential decreases from 307 mV to 221 mV, while for ORR, illumination improves the half-wave potential to 0.65 V and increases the diffusion-plateau current density from 3.96 mA/cm<sup>2</sup> to 4.6 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>. Battery performance testing demonstrates that under light irradiation, the charging potential is reduced to 1.63–1.66 V, and the discharge voltage is stabilized at 1.56–1.60 V, resulting in a round-trip efficiency of 96.34 %, compared to 77.59 % under dark conditions. These performance metrics approach the theoretical redox potential of 1.64 V, outperforming the capabilities of the state-of-the-art catalysts for photo-assisted Zn-air systems. Overall, this work establishes NiFe-doped TiO<sub>2</sub> as a highly effective bifunctional photocatalyst, highlighting its potential to optimize oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) processes, thereby contributing to advancements in sustainable energy storage technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"176 ","pages":"Article 107942"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143870145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Minghao Ye , Binbin Li , Keyu Zhang , Rui Yan , Longbin Dai , Shaoze Zhang , Yin Li , Junxian Hu , Bin Yang , Yaochun Yao
{"title":"Application of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) in solid polymer electrolytes: A mini review","authors":"Minghao Ye , Binbin Li , Keyu Zhang , Rui Yan , Longbin Dai , Shaoze Zhang , Yin Li , Junxian Hu , Bin Yang , Yaochun Yao","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107939","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107939","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Commercial lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) predominantly rely on liquid electrolytes, which are prone to various safety risks, such as leakage and combustion. Solid-state batteries (SSBs), represented by solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs), offer a dual advantage of enhancing safety and increasing energy density for electrochemical energy storage devices. However, the inherent characteristics of SPEs, such as high crystallinity and restricted molecular chain mobility, result in low ionic conductivity at room temperature, further limiting their commercial applications. Introducing inorganic fillers has proven to be an effective strategy to improve the ionic conductivity of SPEs. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>) stands out with its graphene-like two-dimensional planar structure, exhibiting exceptional physical properties (tunable electronic structure and excellent mechanical performance) and chemical stability (resistance to acid, alkali, and organic solvents). These attributes make it a widely researched for enhancing the comprehensive performance of SPEs. This paper provides a detailed overview of the synthesis techniques for g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub>, focusing on its action mechanisms for improving ion transport within SPEs. It comprehensively summarizes the applications and performance optimization strategies of g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> in SPEs, while also discussing future perspectives and directions for advancing the role of g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> in enhancing the performance of SPEs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"176 ","pages":"Article 107939"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143876747","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}