Manish Kumar Singla , S.A. Muhammed Ali , Jyoti Gupta , Pradeep Jangir , Arpita , Ramesh Kumar , Reena Jangid , Mohammad Khishe
{"title":"Seven-parameter PEMFC model optimization using an battlefield optimization algorithm","authors":"Manish Kumar Singla , S.A. Muhammed Ali , Jyoti Gupta , Pradeep Jangir , Arpita , Ramesh Kumar , Reena Jangid , Mohammad Khishe","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108033","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108033","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Precise modeling of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) requires accurate identification of key parameters, which are often unavailable from manufacturers but crucial for predicting fuel cell performance. The system relies on seven key parameters to determine activation and ohmic and concentration overpotential values through ξ1, ξ2, ξ3, ξ4, λ, Rc, and β. The Battlefield Optimization Algorithm (BfOA) represents a new optimization method that finds these seven essential PEMFC parameters effectively. Using Sum Squared Error (SSE) to minimize the difference between estimated and actual cell voltages, BfOA outperformed other optimization algorithms in determining parameters for six PEMFC models under varying operating conditions. The optimized parameters enabled accurate prediction of I-V and P<img>V curves, closely matching experimental data. BfOA's efficiency and robustness make it well-.</div><div>suited for real-time fuel cell modeling. Its effectiveness as a method for precise PEMFC device analysis within electronic component simulators is demonstrated. Future development will explore BfOA's compatibility with other fuel cell technologies, incorporate real-time data capabilities, and implement the algorithm in embedded systems for real-time PEMFC monitoring and control.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108033"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144880404","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":"Activity and stability proxies for automated evaluation of IrOx electrocatalysts under variable operating conditions","authors":"Guanqi Huang , Carlota Bozal-Ginesta , Alán Aspuru-Guzik","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To accelerate the screening of electrocatalyst materials, it is necessary to enhance the efficiency of their performance evaluation and optimization under dynamic conditions. The activity and stability of electrocatalyst materials are two crucial metrics that are typically correlated, and thus need to be evaluated in parallel. However. assessing both activity and stability in a time-efficient, reliable and comparable manner remains a challenge. Given the rising interest in evaluating electrocatalysts under realistic fluctuating conditions, we propose an electrochemical approach that uses random sampling and Bayesian optimization to explore pulsed amperometry conditions in hydrous iridium oxides for the oxygen evolution reaction. This method provides activity and stability proxies independent of sample loading which are validated against literature data.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108034"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144858102","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}
Jie Zhang , Yuanying Shi , Liming Liu , Bin Qiu , Yue Tian , Guodong Guo
{"title":"Homogeneous electrochemical detection of carcinoembryonic antigen based on target-controlled catalytical reaction of platinum/UiO-66 MOFs nanozyme integrated with aptamer","authors":"Jie Zhang , Yuanying Shi , Liming Liu , Bin Qiu , Yue Tian , Guodong Guo","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108025","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108025","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, a novel homogeneous electrochemical (HEC) sensing strategy was developed for carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) detection, addressing limitations of traditional electrochemical platforms that necessitate complex electrode modifications and receptor immobilization protocols. This approach integrates platinum nanoparticle-loaded UiO-66 metal-organic frameworks (Pt/UiO) as an oxidase-like nanozyme with CEA-specific aptamer (Apt) as recognition element, establishing a target-responsive catalytic mechanism. In solution-phase operation, the Pt/UiO nanozyme facilitates the oxidation of 1,2-diaminobenzene into electroactive diaminophenazine (DAP), generating measurable reduction current at unmodified electrode. Apt adsorption onto Pt/UiO surfaces effectively inhibits this enzymatic activity through steric hindrance, resulting in current suppression proportional to Apt coverage. The presence of CEA induces specific Apt-CEA binding, resulting Apt away from the nanozyme surface and restoring catalytic activity in a concentration-dependent manner. Optimization of experimental parameters (e.g., nanozyme concentration, incubation time) enabled the sensor to achieve a detection limit of 3 pg mL<sup>−1</sup> with a linear range spanning 0.01–11 ng mL<sup>−1</sup>, demonstrating potential for point-of-care applications in tumor biomarker analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108025"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144880403","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":"Electrodeposition of CuNiS as battery type electrode for supercapacitor applications","authors":"Davut Uzun, Ahsen Albaş, Seyfullah Madakbaş, Ece Kök Yetimoğlu","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study focuses on the high-performance, binder-free electrodes on nickel foam by simple cathodic electrodeposition using nickel chloride, copper sulfate, and thiourea solution as aqueous electrolytes. The CuS, NiS, and NiCuS electrodes synthesized by cathodic electrodeposition were characterized by X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive spectra, and scanning electron microscopy. The electrochemical performance of the synthesized positive electrodes was investigated in aqueous potassium hydroxide electrolyte by widespread electroanalytical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, and galvanostatic charge-discharge. The electrochemical tests revealed that the synthesized electrode materials exhibited significant reversible redox reactions. Among the produced electrodes, CuNiS exhibited high specific capacitance (1026.9 F g<sup>−1</sup> at 5 mV s<sup>−1</sup>; 1338.5 F g<sup>−1</sup> at 1 A g<sup>−1</sup> current density). The produced NiCuS//activated carbon supercapacitor achieved 890 W kg<sup>−1</sup> power and 14.9 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup> energy density in the potential range from 0 to 1.40 V. The asymmetric supercapacitor reached 157.8 % of the initial discharge capacity at the end of 5000 charge-discharge cycles. The results of this study indicate that the electrodes produced by the cathodic electrochemical deposition method have excellent potential for use as positive electrodes in supercapacitor applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108024"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144860624","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}
H. Alwael , N.A. Asiri , B.G. Alhogbi , A.S. Alharthi , E.A. Bahaidarah , T.N. Abduljabbar , D.F. Baamer , M. Madkour , Faten M. Ali Zainy , M.S. El-Shahawi
{"title":"Corrigendum to “Probe – Integrated electrochemical sensing platform for detection of trace levels of Dapoxetine hydrochloride drug residue in water and drug formulations” [Electrochem. Commun. 173 (2025) 107875]","authors":"H. Alwael , N.A. Asiri , B.G. Alhogbi , A.S. Alharthi , E.A. Bahaidarah , T.N. Abduljabbar , D.F. Baamer , M. Madkour , Faten M. Ali Zainy , M.S. El-Shahawi","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108020","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 108020"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144858142","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":"Reduced gas diffusion resistance via modification of negatrode morphology for steam/CO2 co-electrolysis SOEC","authors":"Hirofumi Sumi , Mizuki Momai , Yohei Tanaka , Toshiaki Matsui","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) exhibit remarkable efficiency in the production of syngas, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, owing to their ability to electrolyze steam and carbon dioxide simultaneously. However, the polarization resistance associated with the gas diffusion process in the negatrode (fuel electrode) increases with increasing CO<sub>2</sub> concentrations during steam/CO<sub>2</sub> co-electrolysis. To reduce the gas diffusion resistance in negatrode-supported microtubular SOECs, acrylic resin and graphite are employed as pore formers in the negatrode. Replacing acrylic resin with graphite pore formers enhances the current density from 0.477 to 0.544 A cm<sup>−2</sup> at H<sub>2</sub>O/CO<sub>2</sub> = 2 and 700 °C owing to 22 % reduction in the polarization resistance associated with the gas diffusion process at low frequencies below 10 Hz. Focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy analysis reveals that the fraction of small-pores (less than 2 μm in diameter) is higher in the cell employing the graphite pore former, which helps decrease the polarization resistance associated with the gas diffusion process in the negatrode. Thus, optimizing the negatrode microstructure is crucial to enhancing the performance of co-electrolysis SOECs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108022"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144831450","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":"Tubular electrochemical reactors for the biphasic oxidation of HMF to FDCA","authors":"Tobias Harhues , Wenzel Plischka , Matthias Wessling , Robert Keller","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tubular reactors offer increased surface-to-volume ratios compared to conventional planar reactors. Yet, they are seldom utilized in electrochemical applications. This is primarily due to the challenges associated with membrane placement and the lack of concepts for cell-stacking and integrating mixer elements in such designs. This study introduces two innovative tubular reactor designs which address these limitations, while the biphasic electrooxidation of hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) serves as case study: the Mixer Electrode Reactor (MER) and the Swiss-roll Reactor (SRR). The MER leverages a tubular 3D-printed stainless steel or nickel foam electrode to enhance mass transfer and active electrode area within the flow cell. The SRR, similar to spiral-wound membrane modules, employs a rolled-up assembly of nickel foam electrodes separated by polymeric spacers. In testing, the MER exhibited low FDCA yields (<span><math><mo><</mo></math></span>60%) due to an inhomogeneous electric field caused by non-uniform electrode spacing. In contrast, the SRR maintained a uniform electrode distance, resulting in a homogeneous electric field significantly improving performance. The SRR achieved higher FDCA yields (up to 73% at 15 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>) and significantly increased space–time yields (437 mol<sub>FDCA</sub> m<sup>−3</sup> h<sup>−1</sup>), surpassing both the MER and conventional planar reactor designs. This work highlights the potential of the SRR as an efficient and scalable tubular reactor, particularly for the integrated biphasic oxidation of HMF to FDCA.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108018"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144809985","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}
Lin Wang , Hai Yu , YaXin Wang , Chun Miao , QianQian Lei , XinPing Yao , XiaoChen Yao , Xin Wei , JianGuo Lv , Yan Xue , JingWen Zhang , SiWen Zhou , DanDan Qu
{"title":"Electrodeposition of p-type Cu2O on n-type TiO2 nanosheet arrays for enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting","authors":"Lin Wang , Hai Yu , YaXin Wang , Chun Miao , QianQian Lei , XinPing Yao , XiaoChen Yao , Xin Wei , JianGuo Lv , Yan Xue , JingWen Zhang , SiWen Zhou , DanDan Qu","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study synthesized p-type Cu<sub>2</sub>O using an electrodeposition method and firmly attached it to TiO<sub>2</sub> nanosheets based on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates, forming a dense film that serves directly as a photoanode for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. Characterization techniques such as XRD, SEM, XPS, and UV–Vis confirmed the successful deposition of Cu<sub>2</sub>O on the TiO<sub>2</sub> nanosheets, forming a p-n heterojunction structure. The incorporation of Cu<sub>2</sub>O effectively broadened the light absorption range of TiO<sub>2</sub>, with a cut-off wavelength red-shifting to 537 nm, enabling it to absorb more visible light. Photoelectrochemical tests showed that under illuminated unbiased conditions, the photocurrent density of Cu<sub>2</sub>O-TiO<sub>2</sub> reached 0.3 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>, which is 7.5 times that of TiO<sub>2</sub>. After applying a small bias (0.5 V), the photocurrent density further increased to 2.1 mA/cm<sup>2</sup>, 5.2 times that under unbiased conditions, indicating that the introduction of electricity effectively accelerated the separation efficiency of photo-generated carriers. The Cu₂O-TiO₂ heterojunction exhibited significantly higher photocurrent density (measured by LSV) and charge transfer efficiency (evaluated by EIS) than pure TiO₂. This research provides new insights for PEC water splitting technology and serves as a reference for designing high-performance photocatalysts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 108009"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144721287","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}
Chuang Wang , Lidong You , Tingting Sun , Zichun Zhang
{"title":"Two-dimensional W2C cathodes for fluoride-ion batteries: Achieving fast ion transport via vacancy induction","authors":"Chuang Wang , Lidong You , Tingting Sun , Zichun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The two-dimensional W<sub>2</sub>C sparked widespread interest due to high physicochemical stability and large specific surface area. Fluoride-ion batteries (FIBs) are promising candidates in energy storage applications due to excellent properties such as high energy density. Despite such potential, the role of these materials in FIBs needs elucidation, especially regarding the effect of the fluoride ion transport mechanism on the material surface. In this study, the suitability of W<sub>2</sub>C as a cathode material for FIB was evaluated for the first time using the vacancy induction method based on first-principles calculations. The results show that the diffusion barrier for fluoride ions on the W<sub>2</sub>C surface is drastically reduced from 0.26 eV to 0.11 eV, and the ion transport efficiency is more than doubled, while a high theoretical voltage of 4.32 V and stable cycling at a concentration of 0–175 % F<sup>−</sup> are achieved. This is attributed to the fact that vacancy defects reduce the binding affinity of tungsten to fluoride ions and promote desorption of fluoride ions. This study highlights the importance of vacancy-induced techniques in enhancing 2D materials' ion transport capacity, providing valuable insights for advancing high-performance FIB designs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108007"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144764059","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}
Oluwasegun Emmanuel Ojodun, Patrick Ehi Imoisili, Tien-Chien Jen
{"title":"Thermal annealing-induced structural modifications and electrochemical enhancement of NiO/CNT electrodes synthesized by spray pyrolysis for high-performance supercapacitors","authors":"Oluwasegun Emmanuel Ojodun, Patrick Ehi Imoisili, Tien-Chien Jen","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work studies the structural and electrochemical characteristics of nickel oxide (NiO) and nickel oxide/carbon nanotubes (NiO/CNT) nanocomposites prepared via spray pyrolysis and annealed at 350, 400, and 500 <span><math><mrow><msup><mrow></mrow><mo>°</mo></msup><mi>C</mi></mrow></math></span>. Structural characterization using X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirms phase purity and crystallinity. The NiO and NiO/CNT samples annealed at 400 °C (400-N and 400-NCT) exhibited optimal performance. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) images of 400-NCT revealed a compact morphology with well-dispersed CNTs across the NiO nanoparticles. From Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis, its specific surface area was 93.82 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>, broader than 400-N's 35.63 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>, while its pore volume was 0.43 cm<sup>3</sup> g<sup>−1</sup>, larger than 0.13 cm<sup>3</sup> g<sup>−1</sup> for 400-N. Moreover, 400-NCT displayed higher specific capacitance of 745 F g<sup>−1</sup> at 5 A g<sup>−1</sup>, better rate capability (30.7 %), and superior cycle life (109 % @ 1000 cycles) than 400-N (16.20 F g<sup>−1</sup>, 26 % rate retention, and 21 % longevity @ 1000 cycles) in 2 M KOH. From electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, 400-NCT portrayed the lowest series and charge transfer resistance (6.60 Ω; 2.28 Ω) than 400-N (7.83 Ω; 20.41 Ω), demonstrating enhanced conductivity. The synergistic combination of CNTs and NiO in the nanocomposite is responsible for the enhanced performance, which boosts the conductivity, enlarges the surface area, and optimizes the pore network for rapid ion transport and enhanced charge storage. These findings show how modifying a process parameter in a facile and affordable method like spray pyrolysis can yield optimal results, contributing to realizing Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) of affordable and sustainable energy solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 108010"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144714397","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}