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Dy2NiRuO6 perovskite with high activity and durability for the oxygen evolution reaction in acidic electrolyte

Authors: Rodríguez-García, I; de la Fuente, JLG; Galyamin, D; Tolosana-Moranchel, A; Kayser, P; Salam, MA; Alonso, JA; Calle-Vallejo, F; Rojas, S; Retuerto, M

Article; Early Access.
J. Mater. Chem. A. vol: . page: 2050-7488.
Date: 2024 MAY 28. 2024.
Doi: 10.1039/d3ta06788b.

Abstract:
Ru mixed oxides may be suitable materials to replace state-of-the-art Ir-based catalysts in the anode of proton exchange membrane electrolyzers. [read more]

Towards chemical equilibrium in thermochemical water splitting. Part 2: Re-oxidation

Authors: de la Calle, A; Ermanoski, I; Miller, JE; Stechel, EB

Article.
Int. J. Hydrog. Energy. vol: 72. page: 0360-3199.
Date: jun-27. 2024.
Doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.05.298.

Abstract:
Chemical equilibrium represents the highest efficiency achievable by a thermochemical cycle under specific operational conditions. This study delves into two-step thermochemical water splitting cycles, which dissociate water into hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2) via sequential thermal [read more]

Metal-organic frameworks for enzyme immobilization and nanozymes: A laccase-focused review

Authors: Alvarado-Ramírez, L; Machorro-García, G; López-Legarrea, A; Trejo-Ayala, D; Rostro-Alanis, MD; Sánchez-Sánchez, M; Blanco, RM; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, J; Parra-Saldívar, R

Review.
Biotechnol. Adv.. vol: 70. page: 0734-9750.
Date: JAN-FEB. 2024.
Doi: 10.1016/j.biotechadv.2023.108299.

Abstract:
Laccases are natural catalysts with remarkable catalytic activity. However, their application is limited by their lack of stability. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a promising alternative for enzyme immobilization. [read more]

Boosted photocatalytic and antibacterial activities of polyaniline supported tandem n-n ternary CdS-ZnO-Ag3PO4 composite under visible light irradiation

Authors: Kebede, T; Taddesse, AM; Geresu, G; Diaz, I; Yassin, JM

Article.
J. Environ. Chem. Eng.. vol: 11. page: 2213-2929.
Date: OCT. 2023.
Doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2023.110338.

Abstract:
In this work, a novel polyaniline supported tandem n-n ternary heterojunction, PANI/CdS-ZnO-Ag3PO4, was prepared via impregnation method. Physicochemical properties of the as-synthesized materials were determined by AAS, XRD, TGA-DTA, UV-vis, SEM-EDX, HR-TEM, FT-IR, and PL instruments. [read more]

Cerium-oxide functionalized iron scaffolds: A synergistic approach for enhanced degradation and reduced cytotoxicity

Authors: Arevalo-Cid, P; Cruz, A; Pinto, SN; Montemor, MF; Alves, MM

Article.
Mater. Today Chem.. vol: 38. page: 2468-5194.
Date: JUN. 2024.
Doi: 10.1016/j.mtchem.2024.102108.

Abstract:
Biodegradable scaffolds play a crucial role in biomedical restoration. These are three-dimensional (3D) structures that can provide support for the development of newly formed bone tissues. Among the studied metallic biodegradable scaffolds, those composed of iron (Fe) [read more]

Direct in-situ insights into the asymmetric surface reconstruction of rutile TiO2 (110)

Authors: Wentao Yuan, Bingwei Chen, Zhong-Kang Han, Ruiyang You, Ying Jiang, Rui Qi, Guanxing Li, Hanglong Wu, Maria Veronica Ganduglia-Pirovano & Yong Wang

Nature Communications. volume 15, Article
Date: 2024
Doi: 10.1038/s41467-024-46011-6

Abstract:
The reconstruction of rutile TiO2 (110) holds significant importance as it profoundly influences the surface chemistry and catalytic properties of this widely used material in [read more]

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CdS/g-C3N4/Sm-BDC MOF nanocomposite modified glassy carbon electrodes as a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor for malathion

Authors: Yassin J.M.; Taddesse A.M.; Tsegaye A.A.; Sánchez-Sánchez M.

Applied Surface Science vol: 648
Date: 2024
Doi: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2023.158973.

Abstract:
Malathion is an organophosphate pesticide widely used in agriculture, whose elimination is highly demanded by society. This work faces this challenge by the development of a novel electrochemical sensor via modifying a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) with sustainable Sm-BDC MOFs and [read more]

Solar-assisted oxidation of organochlorine pesticides in groundwater using persulfate and ferrioxalate

Authors: Conte L.O.; Cotillas S.; Lorenzo D.; Bahamonde A.; Santos A.

Environmental Pollution vol: 343
Date: 15 February 2024, 123205
Doi: 10.1016/j.envpol.2023.123205.

Abstract:
The oxidation of hexachlorocyclohexane isomers in the aqueous phase (Milli-Q and groundwater) was studied using persulfate activated by ferrioxalate and solar light at circumneutral pH. The experiments were conducted in a solar simulator reactor with local radiation [read more]

Transient photocatalytic oxidation of toluene vapor via nanostructured layers prepared by sol-gel on anatase particles

Authors: Soria J.; Sanz J.; Sobrados I.; Fresno F.; Yurdakal S.; Augugliaro V.

Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering vol: 12
Date: 2024
Doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2023.111635.

Abstract:
Gas-phase photocatalytic degradation of toluene mixed with wet oxygen was performed in a continuous reactor using anatase nanoparticles, home-prepared by the sol-gel method combined with peptization treatments. Titanium (IV) isopropoxide was used to synthesize amorphous [read more]

Bifunctional TiCo electrocatalysts based on N-doped graphene cryogels for the oxygen evolution and reduction reactions

Authors: Luque-Centeno J.M.; Martínez-Huerta M.V.; Sebastián D.; Baglio V.; Lázaro M.J.

Carbon vol: 218
Date: 2024
Doi: 10.1016/j.carbon.2023.118615.

Abstract:
Three-dimensional N-doped graphene cryogels (NGC) modified with Ti and Co nanoparticles are investigated as bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts for potential application in unitized regenerative fuel cells (URFCs). These composites have been successfully produced via a combined solvothermal, freeze-drying, and thermal treatment procedure. [read more]

2024-02-17T10:13:12+01:00Categories: Highlights, Publications 2024|Tags: |
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