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The current work studies the electrocatalytic performance of NaNbO$_3$ microcubes decorated with WO$_3$ nanoparticles on Printex L6 at varying concentrations (1%, 3%, 5%, and 10% by weight) for H$_2$O$_2$ electrogeneration aiming for future…
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Glucose oxidation is a key reaction in biosensing and energy conversion, with anodized copper electrodes showing great potential as catalysts for its enhancement. This study explores the relationship between anodization parameters and…
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To assess the feasibility of in-situ plasma cleaning for copper cavities, a 13.56 MHz inductively coupled plasma platform with a built-in coil was developed at Tsinghua University. Experiments were conducted using this platform to optimize…
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In this contribution, nanosecond pulsed discharges in N$_{2}$ and N$_{2}$/0.9% H$_{2}$O at atmospheric pressure (at 300 K) are studied with time-resolved imaging, optical emission spectroscopy and Rayleigh scattering. A 170 ns high voltage…
The formation of stable products of water decomposition under laser exposure of aqueous colloidal solutions of nanoparticles is experimentally studied. Laser exposure of colloidal solutions leads to formation of H2, O2, and H2O2. The…
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Ammonia, a crucial component in fertilizers and fuels, is currently produced by the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process. However, due to the high upfront investments required for large-scale centralized production, alternative routes for…
A new dual plasma coating process to produce platinum-free catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in a fuel cell is introduced. The catalysts thus produced were analysed with various methods. Electrochemical characterisation was…
Identifying and controlling active sites in electrocatalysis remains a grand challenge due to restructuring of catalysts in the complex chemical environments during operation. Inactive precatalysts can transform into active catalysts under…
This study presents a detailed plasma kinetics model for laser-induced non-equilibrium plasmas in atmospheric pressure air, incorporating a self-consistent energy balance and refined rate expressions within a three-temperature framework.…
The use of CO2 as a natural refrigerant in data center cooling, oil recovery and in CO2 capture and storage which is gaining traction in recent years involves heat transfer between CO2 and the base fluid. A need arises to improve the…