Basit Ali Khan , Fengqi Zhou , Tongsheng Zhang , Shams ur Rahman , Attia Sadiq , Farasat Haider , Fazila Shafique , Rafaqat Hussain , Jaweria Khalid
{"title":"Synthesis and exploration of NiSe2-GO composites as electrocatalysts with high-performance oxygen evolution reaction","authors":"Basit Ali Khan , Fengqi Zhou , Tongsheng Zhang , Shams ur Rahman , Attia Sadiq , Farasat Haider , Fazila Shafique , Rafaqat Hussain , Jaweria Khalid","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, NiSe<sub>2</sub>/GO composites were successfully synthesized by using a facile and effective chemical method to increase the catalytic activity and charge transfer efficiency for oxygen evolution reaction (OER). The structural analysis confirmed the successful preparation of NiSe<sub>2</sub> and NiSe<sub>2</sub>-GO (10 %, 25 %) composites. Similarly, the morphology of NiSe<sub>2</sub> appeared to be nanocubes, whilst NiSe<sub>2</sub>-GO (10 %, 25 %) composites revealed features comprising of both NiSe<sub>2</sub> nanocubes and GO sheets. The electrochemical performance of NiSe<sub>2</sub> and NiSe<sub>2</sub>-GO (10 %, 25 %) composites was also investigated for enhanced OER. Among the synthesized compositions, NiSe<sub>2</sub>–25 % GO demonstrated the most superior electrocatalytic performance, which exhibited a significantly lower Tafel slope (66 mV/dec at 10 mV/s). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) analysis further confirmed the high efficiency of NiSe<sub>2</sub>–25 % GO, where a smallest semicircle in the Nyquist plot was observed. In terms of overpotential, NiSe<sub>2</sub>–25 % GO achieved a remarkably low value of ∼350 mV, demonstrating superior catalytic efficiency compared to NiSe<sub>2</sub>–10 % GO (∼500 mV) and pristine NiSe<sub>2</sub> (∼600 mV). The significantly reduced overpotential suggested that the NiSe<sub>2</sub>–25 % GO material required the least energy input to drive the reaction at a given current density. This enhanced performance was attributed to the synergistic effect between NiSe<sub>2</sub> and GO, where the GO matrix provided a favorable pathway for electron transfer, while NiSe<sub>2</sub> acted as an active catalytic site for OER. These findings highlight NiSe<sub>2</sub>–25 % GO as a highly effective and promising electrocatalyst for OER applications. Its superior charge transport characteristics, lower overpotential, and faster reaction kinetics make it a strong candidate for next-generation energy conversion and storage technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108008"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144722280","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}
Young Ji Park , Sang Hyo Jeong , Younki Lee , Tae Wook Kang , Sun Woog Kim
{"title":"Phase- and morphology-controlled MnO2: Its synthesis and influence on the electrochemical performance of spinel LiMn2O4 cathode materials","authors":"Young Ji Park , Sang Hyo Jeong , Younki Lee , Tae Wook Kang , Sun Woog Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, MnO<sub>2</sub> was synthesized via a hydrothermal method using four different oxidizing agents: KMnO<sub>4</sub>, K<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub>, KClO<sub>3</sub>, and (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub>. The KMnO<sub>4</sub> precursor led to the formation of aggregated α-MnO₂, while K<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub> produced a mixed phase of α- and γ-MnO<sub>2</sub>. (NH<sub>4</sub>)<sub>2</sub>S<sub>2</sub>O<sub>8</sub> promoted the formation of γ-MnO<sub>2</sub> at lower temperatures and induced a structural transition to β-MnO<sub>2</sub> at elevated temperatures. Among the lithium precursors investigated, LiOH was found to be the most effective in preserving the spherical morphology of LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> during synthesis. Electrochemical measurements revealed that the LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> sample synthesized from γ-MnO<sub>2</sub> exhibited the highest charge capacity of 132.59 mAh∙g<sup>−1</sup>, while the α-MnO<sub>2</sub>-based LiMn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> demonstrated the best stability. These results indicate that the initial MnO<sub>2</sub> phase significantly influences the electrochemical performance of the resulting spinel cathode.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 108001"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144686112","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}
Yi Zhang , Chen Ji , Xingtian Wang , Bin Qiu , Huaiyu Chen
{"title":"Electrochemical detection of uric acid based on platinum nanoparticles/graphdiyne hybrids","authors":"Yi Zhang , Chen Ji , Xingtian Wang , Bin Qiu , Huaiyu Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108006","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of cost-effective and high-performance electrochemical sensors for uric acid (UA) detection is critical due to its role as a key biomarker in disease diagnosis. This study presents an innovative sensor based on platinum nanoparticle (Pt NPs) decorated graphdiyne (GDY) nanohybrid (denoted as Pt NPs/GDY), fabricated via a facile electroless deposition method. The hybrid material capitalizes on the synergistic effects of GDY's π-electron-rich structure - enhancing target affinity through π-π stacking, and Pt NPs' dual functionality as conductivity boosters and catalytic activators. Electrochemical evaluations revealed that the Pt NPs/GDY-modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) outperforms conventional GDY/GCE and bare GCE, achieving a broad linear range (0.1–7.5 μM) and an ultralow detection limit (30 nM). The sensor also demonstrated exceptional reproducibility, long-term stability, and selectivity against common interferents, validated by successful UA quantification in human urine samples (92.8–98.5 % recovery).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108006"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144764062","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":"Surface organization of aptamers via diazonium grafting: A key parameter in label-free electrochemical sensing","authors":"Teodora Lupoi , Bogdan Feier , Florence Geneste , Cecilia Cristea , Yann R. Leroux","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108000","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108000","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The spatial arrangement of biorecognition molecules on the sensor surface plays a critical role in determining the performance of electrochemical biosensors. In this work, we report a covalent and tunable immobilization strategy using aryl diazonium chemistry to functionalize carbon electrodes with ethynyl groups protected by trimethylsilyl (TMS) or triisopropylsilyl (TIPS) moieties. After deprotection, an azide-modified aptamer (APT) specific to diclofenac (DCF) was immobilized via copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC). Although the TMS and TIPS groups differ in size by only 1.7 Å, this small variation significantly influenced APT spacing and sensor performance. The TIPS-based sensor displayed a nearly fourfold increase in signal response compared to the TMS-based counterpart, achieving a limit of detection of 17.95 μM. These results underscore the importance of nanoscale molecular design in optimizing label-free aptasensor sensitivity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 108000"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144653705","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}
Xuanhe Liu , Baiqing Sun , Lehao Lin , Gaimei Zhang , Hui Li , Jiazi Shi , Min Wu , Dongdong Wang , Jiandong Lu , Kang Du , Xiaoli Song
{"title":"Urea-Tris doped 3D graphene for high-stability supercapacitors","authors":"Xuanhe Liu , Baiqing Sun , Lehao Lin , Gaimei Zhang , Hui Li , Jiazi Shi , Min Wu , Dongdong Wang , Jiandong Lu , Kang Du , Xiaoli Song","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The commercialization of supercapacitors hinges critically on developing low-cost electrode materials capable of simultaneously delivering high energy density and long-term stability. To address this challenge, we developed a dual‑nitrogen doping strategy using tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane (Tris) and urea to fabricate three-dimensional nitrogen-doped graphene (URNG) through a one-step hydrothermal process. Characterization of the material reveals that the optimized nitrogen conformation of URNG has a 2.07 % increase in pyrrole-N content compared to single nitrogen-source doped graphene (NG), a change that significantly enhances the charge storage capacity while maintaining structural integrity. Electrochemical measurements demonstrate that the assembled symmetric supercapacitor achieves a high energy density of 57.2 Wh·kg<sup>−1</sup> at a power density of 670 W·kg<sup>−1</sup>. The URNG electrodes deliver a specific capacitance of 194.2 F·g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.5 A·g<sup>−1</sup> (17.1 % higher than NG) while maintaining 87 % capacitance retention after 5000 cycles. The practical applicability of this material was successfully demonstrated by powering a 1.8 V LED device. This work not only provides a facile synthesis strategy but also offers fundamental insights into nitrogen configuration control for advanced energy storage systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108004"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144772150","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":"Cycling stability of lithium-ion batteries with pressure-treated NCM811 cathodes","authors":"Yusuke Abe, Yuki Kumagai, Mahmudul Kabir, Seiji Kumagai","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study developed an effective approach for improving the cycling performance of NCM811-based lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) at a charge rate of 5C. The charge–discharge performance of LIBs with pressure-treated NCM811 cathodes was investigated. The cathode coating, comprising NCM811, acetylene black, and polyvinylidene fluoride, was compressed at pressures of 10–40 MPa. Galvanostatic charge–discharge tests revealed that a treatment pressure of 40 MPa improved the storage performance at ≥5C under the LIB full-cell configuration. After pressure treatment, NCM811-based LIBs exhibited excellent cycling stability over 500 charge–discharge cycles at 5C. After 500 cycles, energy-dispersive X-ray analysis confirmed that the dissolution of transition metals from the NCM811 cathode and their deposition at the graphite anode were inhibited. High-pressure treatment modified the morphology of the NCM811 cathodes, resulting in favorable electrochemical properties. The proposed NCM811 electrodes are promising for the development of power-type LIBs with high energy densities and long cycle lifetimes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 108002"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144696676","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}
Jan-Niklas Hengsbach , Marcel Cwienczek , Janik Haffelder , Nils Tippkötter , Roland Ulber
{"title":"Actinobacillus succinogenes in bioelectrochemical systems – Comparative study of redox mediators","authors":"Jan-Niklas Hengsbach , Marcel Cwienczek , Janik Haffelder , Nils Tippkötter , Roland Ulber","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.108003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A promising strategy to enhance biotechnological succinate production with <em>Actinobacillus succinogenes</em> is the fermentation in bioelectrochemical systems (BES), where mediated extracellular electron transfer (MEET) plays a key role. In this context, the choice of redox mediator (RM) is important. However, current studies show a limited selection of RMs, which have only rarely been investigated for <em>A. succinogenes</em>. This study therefore analyses different RMs regarding their efficiency and compatibility with <em>A. succinogenes</em> in cathodic systems. In addition to key parameters such as toxicity, stability and redox potential, the total turnover number (TTN) was used as a performance indicator. Among the RMs tested, neutral red proved to be the most efficient mediator with a TTN value of 160.39 at a concentration of 0.1 mM and 23.32 ± 3.34 at 0.5 mM over 72 h. In contrast, riboflavin, safranin O, resazurin and methylene blue showed far poorer performance due to low TTN values, high toxicity or low stability. In addition, active secretion of endogenous RMs could most likely be excluded. The results prove that neutral red is currently the most suitable RM for the process and at the same time illustrate the considerable potential for optimisation in the development of ideal redox mediators for cathodic electro-fermentation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"179 ","pages":"Article 108003"},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144722278","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}
Suzhen Bai , Kesheng Cao , Yi Zeng , Zhengshan Tian , Xiangxiang Du , Xingqun Zheng
{"title":"Urea electrooxidation coupled with energy-saving H2 production using bimetallic sulfide heterojunctions","authors":"Suzhen Bai , Kesheng Cao , Yi Zeng , Zhengshan Tian , Xiangxiang Du , Xingqun Zheng","doi":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107999","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.elecom.2025.107999","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The theoretical electrocatalytic potential for the urea oxidation reaction (UOR) is notably low at 0.37 V, positioning it as a promising alternative to hydrogen evolution reaction for traditional water electrolysis. In this study, we synthesized Ni<sub>x</sub>S<sub>6</sub>/MnS (NMS) heterojunction catalysts using a straightforward co-precipitation method. Initially, we prepared bimetallic hydroxides precursors (Ni/Mn(OH)<sub>2</sub>), which were subsequently sulfurized to obtain the NMS heterojunctions. The formation of NMS heterojunctions could enhance charge transfer and improve electrical conductivity, significantly boosting the electrocatalytic UOR activity. The NMS heterojunctions facilitate electrocatalytic UOR at a low anodic potential of 0.7 V vs. Ag/AgCl, achieving a peak current density of 11.8 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, with effective electrochemical surface area and Tafel slope values of 6.23 mF cm<sup>−2</sup> and 78.3 mV dec<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. Furthermore, when utilized as an anode for overall urea electrolysis within a dual-electrode system, the NMS heterojunctions obtained a higher current density of 13.2 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>, double that of pure water electrolysis (6.1 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>). This work represents a significant advancement in employing nickel-based sulfide heterojunctions for catalyzing urea oxidation reaction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":304,"journal":{"name":"Electrochemistry Communications","volume":"178 ","pages":"Article 107999"},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144663595","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}