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2015

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Electrochemical Conversion Reactions And Their Applications For Rechargeable Batteries, Ting Li, Han-Xi Yang Apr 2015

Electrochemical Conversion Reactions And Their Applications For Rechargeable Batteries, Ting Li, Han-Xi Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Electrochemical conversion reactions have received considerable interest as a new redox mechanism for constructing high capacity electrodes of rechargeable batteries. Without strict restrictions on the crystalline structure of the host lattice and the size of the associated ions, conversion reactions can take place in a variety of different metal compounds with different metal cations and deliver much higher reversible capacities through full utilization of all the oxidation states of the transition-metal compounds, opening up a new avenue for developing high capacity materials of rechargeable batteries. This paper briefly reviews the state of the art and challenges of conversion electrodes and …

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Electrochemical Performance And Reaction Mechanism Of Li3Fe2(Po4)3/C Cathode Material, Yong Xie, Gui-Ming Zhong, Zheng-Liang Gong, Yong Yang Apr 2015

Electrochemical Performance And Reaction Mechanism Of Li3Fe2(Po4)3/C Cathode Material, Yong Xie, Gui-Ming Zhong, Zheng-Liang Gong, Yong Yang

Journal of Electrochemistry

The cathode material of carbon coated Li3Fe2(PO4)3 (Li3Fe2(PO4)3/C) is successfully prepared by sol-gel method and ball-milling carbon coating technique. The cathode material is characterized by XRD, SEM, TEM, and in-situ XAFS techniques. XRD results indicate that the as prepared Li3Fe2(PO4)3 is of high purity and single phase, and has monoclinic structure with space group of P21/n. Electrochemical measurements show that the carbon-coated material is able to deliver a high initial discharge specific capacity of 128.6 mAh·g-1 in …

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Research Progress Of Mn-Based Lithium-Rich Cathode Materials For Li-Ion Batteries, Luo-Zeng Zhou, Qun-Jie Xu, Wei-Ping Tang, Xue Jin, Xiao-Lei Yuan Apr 2015

Research Progress Of Mn-Based Lithium-Rich Cathode Materials For Li-Ion Batteries, Luo-Zeng Zhou, Qun-Jie Xu, Wei-Ping Tang, Xue Jin, Xiao-Lei Yuan

Journal of Electrochemistry

With rapid development of new energy industry like electric vehicles and energy storage station, these fields highly demand the next generation of high performance Li-ion battery systems with stronger energy density, higher power density, and longer cycling life. Lithium-rich Mn-based cathode materials, xLi2MnO3·(1-x)LiMO2(M=Mn, Co, Ni...), have become the hot topic and drawn attentions of scholars worldwide because of their high reversible capacity exceeding 240 mAh·g-1, excellent electrochemical properties, and low cost, which makes them most promising cathode material candidates for next Li-ion battery system. The cathode material Li[Li0.2Mn0.54Ni …

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Electrodeposition Of Al-Mg Alloys From Acidic Alcl3-Emic-Mgcl2 Room Temperature Ionic Liquids, Rostomali M., P. Abbott Andrew, S. Ryder Karl Apr 2015

Electrodeposition Of Al-Mg Alloys From Acidic Alcl3-Emic-Mgcl2 Room Temperature Ionic Liquids, Rostomali M., P. Abbott Andrew, S. Ryder Karl

Journal of Electrochemistry

Electrodeposition of aluminium-magnesium alloys have been carried out onto platinum and copper cathodes from Lewis acidic aluminium(III) chloride-1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid containing magnesium(II) chloride by constant current and constant potential methods at room temperature. Magnesium content in the deposited alloy increases with increasing MgCl2 concentration in the ionic liquid and with increasing cathodic current density. The influences of various experimental conditions on electrodeposition and the morphology of the electrodeposited layers have been investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX). On increasing the deposition current densities the dense, bright, adherent …

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Sensitive Detection Of Hydroxyl Radical Based On Silver-Enhanced Gold Nanoparticle Label, Yan Yang, Peng Yu, Xiao-Hua Zhang, Jin-Hua Chen Feb 2015

Sensitive Detection Of Hydroxyl Radical Based On Silver-Enhanced Gold Nanoparticle Label, Yan Yang, Peng Yu, Xiao-Hua Zhang, Jin-Hua Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

A novel DNA-based electrochemical sensor has been successfully constructed for sensitive detection of hydroxyl radical (·OH) based on the silver-enhanced gold nanoparticle label. Thiolated DNA1 was firstly immobilized on the gold electrode through Au—S bonds. The ·OH generated from Fenton reaction could induce serious oxidative damage of the DNA1 layer on the electrode surface. Then DNA2-functionalized gold nanoparticles (DNA2-AuNPs) were linked on the electrode through the hybridization between DNA2 and undamaged DNA1. Based on the catalytic reduction of silver ion by AuNPs, a silver layer was formed on the surface of AuNPs. The quantitative assay of ·OH was carried out …

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A Novel Nitrite Sensing Electrode Based On Au/Fe3O4/Chitosan Nanocomposite, Ying Dong, Yong Wang, Huan-Huan Xing, Jian-Ying Qu Feb 2015

A Novel Nitrite Sensing Electrode Based On Au/Fe3O4/Chitosan Nanocomposite, Ying Dong, Yong Wang, Huan-Huan Xing, Jian-Ying Qu

Journal of Electrochemistry

A novel nitrite sensing electrode based on gold nanoparticles and iron oxides (Fe3O4) magnetic nanoparticles was fabricated with chitosan as the protective film on glassy carbon matrix. Experiment results showed that the sensing electrode exhibited good electrocatalytic activity toward oxidation of nitrite, and the oxidation peak current increased linearly with the concentration of nitrite varying from 5.0×10-6 to 2.0×10-3 mol·L-1 (R=0.9996) with a detection limit of 7.1×10-7 mol·L-1 (S/N=3). The sensing electrode exhibited good sensitivity, selectivity and repeatability.

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Electrochemiluminescence Assay Based On Bipolar Electrode For Bioanalysis, Mei-Sheng Wu, Jing-Juan Xu, Hong-Yuan Chen Feb 2015

Electrochemiluminescence Assay Based On Bipolar Electrode For Bioanalysis, Mei-Sheng Wu, Jing-Juan Xu, Hong-Yuan Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

Bipolar electrodes (BPEs) are electronic conductors which are usually embedded into microchannels. The potential difference at the BPE/solution interface is obtained by applying a voltage at the two ends of the microchannel. When it reaches a critical value, the redox reaction takes place at both poles of the BPE simultaneously. Compared with other detection methods, the electrochemiluminescence (ECL) platform based on BPE possesses the advantages of concentration enrichment, high sensitivity, low cost, portable sensor system, no need for a light source, which is quite suitable for bioanalysis. This paper reviews the ECL-BPE strategy for bioanalysis and proposes the future research …

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Novel Dna Electrochemical Biosensor For K-Ras Point Mutation Detection Based On Dna Polymerase I, Li-Qing Lin, Cheng-Fei Zhao, Zhou-Qian Jiang, Shao-Huang Weng, Xiao-Lan Xie, Xin-Hua Lin Feb 2015

Novel Dna Electrochemical Biosensor For K-Ras Point Mutation Detection Based On Dna Polymerase I, Li-Qing Lin, Cheng-Fei Zhao, Zhou-Qian Jiang, Shao-Huang Weng, Xiao-Lan Xie, Xin-Hua Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this article, we developed a novel DNA electrochemical sensor for obtaining a current-time curve based on DNA polymerase I. The capture probes were fixed on the Au electrode by Au interacting with -SH, and then hybridized with the K-ras mutant target DNA as far as one base before the mutation site. After hybridizing the K-ras mutant or wild target DNA, the resulting assembly reacted with the dUTP-biotin in the presence of DNA polymerase I. Then avidin-HRP combined the dUTP-biotin on the electrode. The proposed electrode was applied for detection in TMB solution by electrochemical technology. The experimental results showed …

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Electrochemical Monitoring Of Cell Wall-Regulated Transient Extracellular Oxidative Burst From Single Plant Cells, Jun-Tao Liu, Yan-Ling Liu, Zhi Cheng, Shi-Jing Chen, Wei-Hua Huang Feb 2015

Electrochemical Monitoring Of Cell Wall-Regulated Transient Extracellular Oxidative Burst From Single Plant Cells, Jun-Tao Liu, Yan-Ling Liu, Zhi Cheng, Shi-Jing Chen, Wei-Hua Huang

Journal of Electrochemistry

Oxidative burst by rapid, transient generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a fundamental process for plant disease defense and signal transduction. ROS can be protective or toxic depending on their concentrations, and critical balance between ROS production and scavenging is regulated by complex and perfect mechanisms in plant cells. However, the process of rapid and transient ROS burst from plant cells and their regulatory mechanisms are far from being completely understood, owing to the methodological obstacles in real-time monitoring such a fast process. In this work, we showed the application of microelectrode electrochemistry with high spatiotemporal resolution to monitor …

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Electrochemical Detection Of L-Cysteine Based On Iron Phthalocyanine/Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Modified Electrodes, Jing-Jing Xiao, Hui-Ying Xu, Li Xu, Bao-Hong Liu Feb 2015

Electrochemical Detection Of L-Cysteine Based On Iron Phthalocyanine/Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Modified Electrodes, Jing-Jing Xiao, Hui-Ying Xu, Li Xu, Bao-Hong Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this study, we report a facile method to develop FePc/N-G hybrid modified electrode for the detection of L-cysteine. The electrochemical sensor was characterized by cyclic voltammetry and amperometric response. The sensor exhibited a wider linear range with rapid response which has outperformed pure FePc/GCE, highlighting the important role of nitrogen doped graphene as substrate for improving the electrochemical response property.

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Nanosized Fe2O3 On Three Dimensional Hierarchical Porous Graphene-Like Matrices As High-Performance Anode Material For Lithium Ion Batteries, Qin-Wei Zhang, Yun-Yong Li, Pei-Kang Shen Feb 2015

Nanosized Fe2O3 On Three Dimensional Hierarchical Porous Graphene-Like Matrices As High-Performance Anode Material For Lithium Ion Batteries, Qin-Wei Zhang, Yun-Yong Li, Pei-Kang Shen

Journal of Electrochemistry

Ferric oxide (Fe2O3) as a promising anode material for lithium ion battery is due to its high theoretical capacity (1007 mAh·g-1), earth abundance and low cost. The nanosized Fe2O3 on the three dimensional hierarchical porous graphene-like network (denoted as Fe2O3-3D HPG) has been synthesized by homogeneous precipitation and heat treatment. The 3D HPG can provide a highly conductive structure in conjunction to support well contacted Fe2O3 nanoparticles, and effectively enhance the mechanical strength of the matrices during volume changes, as well as improve the …

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An Enzymatic Ethanol/O2 Biofuel Cell Powered By Commercial Vodka Fuel, Yi-Ming Yan, Lan-Qun Mao Feb 2015

An Enzymatic Ethanol/O2 Biofuel Cell Powered By Commercial Vodka Fuel, Yi-Ming Yan, Lan-Qun Mao

Journal of Electrochemistry

This study demonstrates the performance of a new type alcohol/O2 biofuel cell assembled by using alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) and bilirubin oxidase (BOD) as the biocatalysts of the bioanode and the biocathode for the bioelectrocatalytic oxidation of alcohol and reduction of oxygen, respectively. To construct the bioanode and the biocathode, single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) were used. In the bioanode, SWCNTs were used as the supporting materials for both methylene green (MG) which was used as the electrocatalyst for the oxidation of NADH and ADH. The as-constructed MG/ADH/SWCNTs-based bioanode exhibits a good activity toward the bioelectrocatalytic oxidation of ethanol. In the …

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A Multi-Channel Electrochemical Immunosensing System With Polyhrp-Based Signal Amplification For The Detection Of Tumor Markers, Wang-Ping Deng, Yan-Zhi Dou, Jing Su, Lin Hao, Shi-Ping Song, Chun-Hai Fan Feb 2015

A Multi-Channel Electrochemical Immunosensing System With Polyhrp-Based Signal Amplification For The Detection Of Tumor Markers, Wang-Ping Deng, Yan-Zhi Dou, Jing Su, Lin Hao, Shi-Ping Song, Chun-Hai Fan

Journal of Electrochemistry

We have developed a multi-channel electrochemical immunosensing system for the detection of α-fetoprotein (AFP). The sensing system consisted of carbon screen-printed electrode (SPCE) arrays and polyHRP-based signal amplification probes. AFP antigens could bind to both capture antibodies immobilized on electrode arrays ant detection antibodies (anti-AFP IgG developed in rabbit). The anti-rabbit IgG conjugated to poly-horseradish peroxidase were used as a signaling probe to bind to the immuno-complex. The current signals were harvested by a home-made multi-channels electrochemical detector. AFP could be detected in the concentration ranges of 64 pg·mL-1 ~ 250 ng·mL-1. The detection limit was as …

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Fabrication And Application Of Cytochrome P450 Electrochemcial Biosensor In Drug Metabolism, Xuan Xu, Ju-Sheng Lu, Song-Qin Liu Feb 2015

Fabrication And Application Of Cytochrome P450 Electrochemcial Biosensor In Drug Metabolism, Xuan Xu, Ju-Sheng Lu, Song-Qin Liu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The process of drug metabolism plays an important role in drug efficacy and toxicity in vivo. Thus, the development of cheap, continent, rapid and high-throughput method for drug metabolism studies has great guiding significance for the design of new drugs, the determination of drug dosage and the detection of clinical drugs. Since the key role played by Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) in phase-I drug reaction, the constructed CYP450 enzyme biosensor can be used for the initial screening of drugs. It is found that the replacement of coenzyme NADPH with an electrode is to provide two electrons demanded in the catalytic reaction. …

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Preparation And Properties Of Titanium Based Metal Oxide Electrodes For Ammonia Nitrogen Wastewater Treatment, Xue Li, Meng Xue, Ling Huang, Jun-Tao Li, Shi-Gang Sun Feb 2015

Preparation And Properties Of Titanium Based Metal Oxide Electrodes For Ammonia Nitrogen Wastewater Treatment, Xue Li, Meng Xue, Ling Huang, Jun-Tao Li, Shi-Gang Sun

Journal of Electrochemistry

In this paper, four types of titanium based metal oxides electrodes were prepared by thermal decomposition method: Ti/SnO2+Sb2O3, Ti/SnO2+Sb2O3/SnO2+IrO2, Ti/SnO2+Sb2O3/SnO2+RuO2, Ti/SnO2+Sb2O3/SnO2+CeO2. The XRD results show that CeO2 in Ti/SnO2+Sb2O3/SnO2+CeO2 displayed a good crystal structure, and there was no significant oxygen evolution reaction occurred after electrolytic oxidation. Compared with the other three electrodes, the Ce-doped …

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Electrochemiluminescence Biosensors Based On The Signal Amplification Of Co-Reactants, Hai-Jun Wang, Li-Juan Xiao, Ying He, Xin-Ya Jiang, Ya-Li Yuan, Ying Zhuo, Ya-Qin Chai, Ruo Yuan Feb 2015

Electrochemiluminescence Biosensors Based On The Signal Amplification Of Co-Reactants, Hai-Jun Wang, Li-Juan Xiao, Ying He, Xin-Ya Jiang, Ya-Li Yuan, Ying Zhuo, Ya-Qin Chai, Ruo Yuan

Journal of Electrochemistry

Using co-reactants to enhance the luminous efficiency of luminophores is a common, convenient and effective method in the construction of the electrochemiluminescence (ECL) biosensors. However, the different methods of introducing co-reactants in the construction of the ECL biosensors will bring different amplification effects. In this review, several signal amplification methods through co-reactants are summarized: 1) Adding the co-reactants directly into the detection solution; 2) Immobilizing the co-reactants onto the electrode surface; 3) Using enzymatic reaction to generate co-reactants in situ around the electrode surface. And then, the outlook of the ECL signal amplification strategy is proposed on those bases.

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Naio4 Oxidation Of Mussel Adhesive Protein Film And Its Corrosion Protection For Mg-1.0ca Alloy, Rui-Qing Hou, Ping-Li Jiang, Shi-Gang Dong, Chang-Jian Lin Feb 2015

Naio4 Oxidation Of Mussel Adhesive Protein Film And Its Corrosion Protection For Mg-1.0ca Alloy, Rui-Qing Hou, Ping-Li Jiang, Shi-Gang Dong, Chang-Jian Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

The effect of oxidation of mussel adhesive protein (Mefp-1) film on the corrosive resistance for Mg-1.0Ca alloy was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atom force microscopy (AFM), electron probe microanalysis (EPMA), Infrared reflection absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) and electrochemical methods. The results showed that the NaIO4 induced oxidation of the pre-formed Mefp-1 film with porous morphology involved structural change of the DOPA group in the protein and resulted in a more uniform film with net-like morphology. The protein film without oxidation had an increasing resistance for the corrosion of Mg-1.0Ca alloy up to 7 days exposure. After oxidation, Epit …

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Effects Of Etchants On Surface Morphologies And Electrochemical Performance Of Iro2-Mno2 Anodic Nano-Coatings, Qing-Guo Fan, Zhi-Guo Ye, Hui-Min Meng, Chun-Min Lu Feb 2015

Effects Of Etchants On Surface Morphologies And Electrochemical Performance Of Iro2-Mno2 Anodic Nano-Coatings, Qing-Guo Fan, Zhi-Guo Ye, Hui-Min Meng, Chun-Min Lu

Journal of Electrochemistry

The IrO2-MnO2 anodic nano-coatings were prepared by the traditional thermal decomposition method on the different surfaces of Ti substrates pretreated by different etchants (HCl, H2SO4, C2H2O4 and HF). Surface morphologies and electrochemical performance of the Ti based IrO2-MnO2 anodic coatings were investigated by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), cyclic voltammetry (CV) and polarization techniques. Analysis showed that the denser IrO2 nano-particles with longer dimensions were obtained at the IrO2-MnO2 anodic coating surfaces on the Ti substrates etched by HF and …

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