Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Keyword
-
- Chemical Engineering (5)
- Research and Publications (5)
- Chemistry, Chemical Engineering (3)
- Electrochemically active biofilm (3)
- Electrometallurgy (3)
-
- Hydrometallurgy (3)
- Institute for Combinatorial Discovery (3)
- Kinetics (3)
- Prace ze studentami (in Polish) (3)
- Pyrometallurgy (3)
- APOPTOSIS (2)
- Afterglow (2)
- Agricultural and biosystems engineering;Industrial and agricultural technology; (2)
- BODIPY (2)
- Biocompatibility (2)
- DFT (2)
- DYNAMICS (2)
- FLUORESCENT-PROBES (2)
- Flavone (2)
- Fluorescence (2)
- History (2)
- History of metallurgy (2)
- Imaging agents (2)
- Interface reaction (2)
- LIVE CELLS (2)
- LYSOSOMES (2)
- MICROSCOPY (2)
- MORPHOLOGY (2)
- Microkinetic modeling (2)
- Mitochondria (2)
- Publication Year
- Publication
-
- Dr. Et-touhami Es-sebbar (29)
- Andrew C. Hillier (15)
- Dr. Mohammad Mansoob Khan (7)
- Fathi Habashi (5)
- Salai C. Ammal (5)
-
- Miao Yu (4)
- Wojciech Budzianowski (4)
- James Chickos (3)
- Masoud Rastegar (3)
- Andrey N Zagoruiko (2)
- Gowrishankar Srinivasan (2)
- Seyed Reza nabavi (2)
- Bruce Lee (1)
- Coleen Pugh (1)
- Dr. Jiang Zhe (1)
- Gary L. Doll (1)
- Ge Zhang (1)
- Meng Lu (1)
- Michael Taylor (1)
- Pr. Mamoudou H. DICKO, PhD (1)
- Rebecca Ong (1)
- Sarah Cady (1)
- Sergey N. Gorodsky (1)
- Yi Pang (1)
- Zeljko D Cupic (1)
- john a patten (1)
- File Type
Articles 1 - 30 of 95
Full-Text Articles in Chemistry
Pre-Methylation Of Lignin To Improve Storage Stability Of Oil Produced By Solvent Liquefaction, Jae-Young Kim, Parinaz Hafezi-Sefat, Sarah D. Cady, Ryan G. Smith, Robert C. Brown
Pre-Methylation Of Lignin To Improve Storage Stability Of Oil Produced By Solvent Liquefaction, Jae-Young Kim, Parinaz Hafezi-Sefat, Sarah D. Cady, Ryan G. Smith, Robert C. Brown
Sarah Cady
In this study, we methylated hydroxyl groups (phenolic hydroxyl: Phe-OH and aliphatic hydroxyl: Aliph-OH) in soda lignin (SL) prior to solvent liquefaction to improve storage stability of the resulting oil. We investigated two methylating reagents, dimethyl sulfate (DMS) and dimethyl carbonate (DMC), for selective Phe-OH and total hydroxyl group (Phe-OH and Aliph-OH) blocking. Samples of SL, DMS-SL, and DMC-SL were depolymerized into oils under supercritical ethanol (350 °C). Both methylated lignins produced higher amounts of oils and smaller amounts of char compared to untreated SL due to suppressed charring reactions. Oil produced from SL had relatively higher functional group contents …
Call For Abstracts - Resrb 2019, July 8-9, Wrocław, Poland, Wojciech M. Budzianowski
Call For Abstracts - Resrb 2019, July 8-9, Wrocław, Poland, Wojciech M. Budzianowski
Wojciech Budzianowski
No abstract provided.
Recent Approaches In Designing Bioadhesive Materials Inspired By Mussel Adhesive Protein, Pegah Kord Forooshani, Bruce P. Lee
Recent Approaches In Designing Bioadhesive Materials Inspired By Mussel Adhesive Protein, Pegah Kord Forooshani, Bruce P. Lee
Bruce Lee
Marine mussels secret protein-based adhesives, which enable them to anchor to various surfaces in a saline, intertidal zone. Mussel foot proteins (Mfps) contain a large abundance of a unique, catecholic amino acid, Dopa, in their protein sequences. Catechol offers robust and durable adhe-sion to various substrate surfaces and contributes to the curing of the adhesive plaques. In this article, we review the unique features and the key functionalities of Mfps, catechol chemistry, and strategies for preparing catechol-functionalized poly- mers. Specifically, we reviewed recent findings on the contributions of various features of Mfps on interfacial binding, which include coacervate formation, surface …
A Microreactor System For Measuring Size Selectivity In Porous Wo3 Sensor Materials, Meng Lu
A Microreactor System For Measuring Size Selectivity In Porous Wo3 Sensor Materials, Meng Lu
Meng Lu
Our interest in studying reactions catalyzed by high surface area W03 powders is based on their potential application as the active material in sensors for low level (ppb) detection of flammable or toxic gases. A series of porous W03 powders with both meso- and micro-porosity have been synthesized by Waghe and Tripp. Preliminary results of the response of sensors fabricated from these materials indicated the possibility of size selectivity on the molecular scale. To provide support for the hypothesis of size selectivity and understand the reaction kinetics of alcohols over the new porous W03 powders for sensor applications, we have …
High Rate Detection Of Volatile Products Using Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry: Combining An Electrode-Coated Membrane With Hydrodynamic Flow In A Wall-Tube Configuration, Subramanian Venkatachalam, Robert J. Angelici, L. Keith Woo, Andrew C. Hillier
High Rate Detection Of Volatile Products Using Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry: Combining An Electrode-Coated Membrane With Hydrodynamic Flow In A Wall-Tube Configuration, Subramanian Venkatachalam, Robert J. Angelici, L. Keith Woo, Andrew C. Hillier
Andrew C. Hillier
We present an experimental system that combines differential electrochemical mass spectrometry with hydrodynamic flow consisting of an impinging jet in a wall-tube configuration. This assembly allows simultaneous detection of electrochemical signals along with monitoring of dissolved gas species using differential electrochemical mass spectrometry under well-defined hydrodynamic conditions and over a wide range of mass transfer rates. The working electrode is deposited directly onto a thin, hydrophobic membrane, which also serves as the inlet to the mass spectrometer. This inlet provides extremely rapid mass detection as well as a high flux of products from the electrode surface into the mass spectrometer. …
Peridynamic Modeling Of Ruptures In Biomembranes, Michael Taylor, Irep Gözen, Samir Patel, Aldo Jesorka, Katia Bertoldi
Peridynamic Modeling Of Ruptures In Biomembranes, Michael Taylor, Irep Gözen, Samir Patel, Aldo Jesorka, Katia Bertoldi
Michael Taylor
We simulate the formation of spontaneous ruptures in supported phospholipid double bilayer membranes, using peridynamic modeling. Experiments performed on spreading double bilayers typically show two distinct kinds of ruptures, floral and fractal, which form spontaneously in the distal (upper) bilayer at late stages of double bilayer formation on high energy substrates. It is, however, currently unresolved which factors govern the occurrence of either rupture type. Variations in the distance between the two bilayers, and the occurrence of interconnections (“pinning sites”) are suspected of contributing to the process. Our new simulations indicate that the pinned regions which form, presumably due to …
Controlling Microbial Contamination During Hydrolysis Of Afex-Pretreated Corn Stover And Switchgrass: Effects On Hydrolysate Composition, Microbial Response And Fermentation, Jose Serate, Dan Xie, Edward Pohlmann, Charles Donald Jr., Mahboubeh Shabani, Li Hinchman, Alan Higbee, Mick Mcgee, Alex La Reau, Grace E. Klinger, Sheena Li, Chad L. Myers, Charles Boone, Donna M. Bates, Dave Cavalier, Dustin Eilert, Lawrence G. Oates, Gregg Sanford, Trey K. Sato, Bruce Dale, Robert Landrick, Jeff Piotrowski, Rebecca G. Gong, Yaoping Zhang
Controlling Microbial Contamination During Hydrolysis Of Afex-Pretreated Corn Stover And Switchgrass: Effects On Hydrolysate Composition, Microbial Response And Fermentation, Jose Serate, Dan Xie, Edward Pohlmann, Charles Donald Jr., Mahboubeh Shabani, Li Hinchman, Alan Higbee, Mick Mcgee, Alex La Reau, Grace E. Klinger, Sheena Li, Chad L. Myers, Charles Boone, Donna M. Bates, Dave Cavalier, Dustin Eilert, Lawrence G. Oates, Gregg Sanford, Trey K. Sato, Bruce Dale, Robert Landrick, Jeff Piotrowski, Rebecca G. Gong, Yaoping Zhang
Rebecca Ong
Biocompatible Flavone-Based Fluorogenic Probes For Quick Wash-Free Mitochondria! Imaging In Living Cells, Bin Liu, Mickey Shah, Ge Zhang, Qin Liu, Yi Pang
Biocompatible Flavone-Based Fluorogenic Probes For Quick Wash-Free Mitochondria! Imaging In Living Cells, Bin Liu, Mickey Shah, Ge Zhang, Qin Liu, Yi Pang
Yi Pang
Mitochondria, vital organelles existing in almost all eukaryotic cells, play a crucial role in energy metabolism and apoptosis of aerobic organisms. In this work, we report two new flavone-based fluorescent probes, MC-Mito1 and MC-Mito2, for monitoring mitochondria in living cells. These two probes exhibit remarkably low toxicity, good cell permeability, and high specificity; these probes complement the existing library of mitochondrial imaging agents. The new dyes give nearly no background fluorescence, and their application does not require tedious postwashing after cell staining. The appreciable tolerance of MC-Mito2 encourages a broader range of biological applications for understanding the cell degeneration and …
Improvement Of Mechanical Properties And Water Stability Of Vegetable Protein Based Plastics, Gowrishankar Srinivasan
Improvement Of Mechanical Properties And Water Stability Of Vegetable Protein Based Plastics, Gowrishankar Srinivasan
Gowrishankar Srinivasan
Bio-renewable bio-degradable plastics are a potential solution to the growing problems of pollution caused by petroleum plastics and dependency on foreign nations for petroleum resources. One possible feed stock for these materials are vegetable proteins, especially from soy bean and corn. These proteins have relatively high molecular weights and have the potential of being processed with standard polymer processing technologies. But some issues that need to be addressed are their water instability (soy protein) and inferior mechanical properties as compared to petroleum derived plastics. In this study, soy protein isolates (SPI) and zein protein was processed with various additives and …
Biocompatible Flavone-Based Fluorogenic Probes For Quick Wash-Free Mitochondria! Imaging In Living Cells, Bin Liu, Mickey Shah, Ge Zhang, Qin Liu, Yi Pang
Biocompatible Flavone-Based Fluorogenic Probes For Quick Wash-Free Mitochondria! Imaging In Living Cells, Bin Liu, Mickey Shah, Ge Zhang, Qin Liu, Yi Pang
Ge Zhang
Mitochondria, vital organelles existing in almost all eukaryotic cells, play a crucial role in energy metabolism and apoptosis of aerobic organisms. In this work, we report two new flavone-based fluorescent probes, MC-Mito1 and MC-Mito2, for monitoring mitochondria in living cells. These two probes exhibit remarkably low toxicity, good cell permeability, and high specificity; these probes complement the existing library of mitochondrial imaging agents. The new dyes give nearly no background fluorescence, and their application does not require tedious postwashing after cell staining. The appreciable tolerance of MC-Mito2 encourages a broader range of biological applications for understanding the cell degeneration and …
Bioactive Surface Modification Of Metal Oxides Via Catechol-Bearing Modular Peptides: Multivalent-Binding, Surface Retention, And Peptide Bioactivity, Wen Tang, Gina Policastro, Geng Hua, Kai Guo, Chrys Wesdemiotis, Gary Doll, Matthew Becker
Bioactive Surface Modification Of Metal Oxides Via Catechol-Bearing Modular Peptides: Multivalent-Binding, Surface Retention, And Peptide Bioactivity, Wen Tang, Gina Policastro, Geng Hua, Kai Guo, Chrys Wesdemiotis, Gary Doll, Matthew Becker
Gary L. Doll
A series of multivalent dendrons containing a bioactive osteogenic growth peptide (OGP) domain and surface-binding catechol domains were obtained through solid phase synthesis, and their binding affinity to hydroxyapatite, TiO2, ZrO2, CeO2, Fe3O4 and gold was characterized using a quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-d). Using the distinct difference in binding affinity of the bioconjugate to the metal oxides, TiO2-coated glass slides were selectively patterned with bioactive peptides. Cell culture studies demonstrated the bioavailability of the OGP and that OGP remained on the surface for at least 2 weeks under in vitro cell culture conditions. Bone sialoprotein (BSP) and osteocalcein …
Stabilization Of Supported Metal Nanoparticles Using An Ultrathin Porous Shell, X. Liang, J. Li, Miao Yu, C. Mcmurray, J. Falconer, A. Weimer
Stabilization Of Supported Metal Nanoparticles Using An Ultrathin Porous Shell, X. Liang, J. Li, Miao Yu, C. Mcmurray, J. Falconer, A. Weimer
Miao Yu
No abstract provided.
H2 Separation Using Defect-Free, Inorganic Composite Membranes, Miao Yu, H. Funke, R. Noble, J. Falconer
H2 Separation Using Defect-Free, Inorganic Composite Membranes, Miao Yu, H. Funke, R. Noble, J. Falconer
Miao Yu
No abstract provided.
Tuning The Underwater Oleophobicity Of Graphene Oxide Coatings Via Uv Irradiation, H. Li, Yi Huang, Y. Mao, W. Xu, Harry Ploehn, Miao Yu
Tuning The Underwater Oleophobicity Of Graphene Oxide Coatings Via Uv Irradiation, H. Li, Yi Huang, Y. Mao, W. Xu, Harry Ploehn, Miao Yu
Miao Yu
Ultraviolet (UV) irradiation was utilized to gradually modify the chemistry and structure of graphene oxide (GO) flakes, as confirmed by XPS and AFM. Ultrathin GO coatings/membranes, made of UV-irradiated flakes, showed tunable underwater oleophobicity. UV-treated, superoleophobic GO membranes exhibited excellent antifouling capability for oil/water separation.
Ultra-Thin Microporous–Mesoporous Metal Oxide Films Prepared By Molecular Layer Deposition (Mld), X. Liang, Miao Yu, J. Li, Y.-B. Jiang, A. Weimer
Ultra-Thin Microporous–Mesoporous Metal Oxide Films Prepared By Molecular Layer Deposition (Mld), X. Liang, Miao Yu, J. Li, Y.-B. Jiang, A. Weimer
Miao Yu
No abstract provided.
Origin Of The Unique Activity Of Pt/Tio2 Catalysts For The Water–Gas Shift Reaction, Salai Ammal, Andreas Heyden
Origin Of The Unique Activity Of Pt/Tio2 Catalysts For The Water–Gas Shift Reaction, Salai Ammal, Andreas Heyden
Salai C. Ammal
No abstract provided.
Theoretical Investigation Of H2 Oxidation On The Sr2Fe1.5Mo0.5O6 (001) Perovskite Surface Under Anodic Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Conditions, S. Suthirakun, Salai Ammal, A. Muñoz-García, G. Xiao, Fanglin Chen, Hans-Conrad Zur Loye, E. Carter, Andreas Heyden
Theoretical Investigation Of H2 Oxidation On The Sr2Fe1.5Mo0.5O6 (001) Perovskite Surface Under Anodic Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Conditions, S. Suthirakun, Salai Ammal, A. Muñoz-García, G. Xiao, Fanglin Chen, Hans-Conrad Zur Loye, E. Carter, Andreas Heyden
Salai C. Ammal
No abstract provided.
L-Shaped Three-Center Two-Electron (C−C−C)+ Bonding Array, N. Yoshikai, Salai Ammal, E. Nakamura
L-Shaped Three-Center Two-Electron (C−C−C)+ Bonding Array, N. Yoshikai, Salai Ammal, E. Nakamura
Salai C. Ammal
No abstract provided.
On The Importance Of Metal–Oxide Interface Sites For The Water–Gas Shift Reaction Over Pt/Ceo2 Catalysts, S. Aranifard, Salai Ammal, Andreas Heyden
On The Importance Of Metal–Oxide Interface Sites For The Water–Gas Shift Reaction Over Pt/Ceo2 Catalysts, S. Aranifard, Salai Ammal, Andreas Heyden
Salai C. Ammal
No abstract provided.
Synergistic Dimetallic Effects In Propargylic Substitution Reaction Catalyzed By Thiolate-Bridged Diruthenium Complex, Salai Ammal, N. Yoshikai, Y. Inada, Y. Nishibayashi, E. Nakamura
Synergistic Dimetallic Effects In Propargylic Substitution Reaction Catalyzed By Thiolate-Bridged Diruthenium Complex, Salai Ammal, N. Yoshikai, Y. Inada, Y. Nishibayashi, E. Nakamura
Salai C. Ammal
No abstract provided.
Improvement Of Mechanical Properties And Water Stability Of Vegetable Protein Based Plastics, Gowrishankar Srinivasan
Improvement Of Mechanical Properties And Water Stability Of Vegetable Protein Based Plastics, Gowrishankar Srinivasan
Gowrishankar Srinivasan
Bio-renewable bio-degradable plastics are a potential solution to the growing problems of pollution caused by petroleum plastics and dependency on foreign nations for petroleum resources. One possible feed stock for these materials are vegetable proteins, especially from soy bean and corn. These proteins have relatively high molecular weights and have the potential of being processed with standard polymer processing technologies. But some issues that need to be addressed are their water instability (soy protein) and inferior mechanical properties as compared to petroleum derived plastics. In this study, soy protein isolates (SPI) and zein protein was processed with various additives and …
Zwitteration Of Dextran: A Facile Route To Integrate Antifouling, Switchability And Optical Transparency Into Natural Polymers, Bin Cao, Linlin Li, Haiyan Wu, Qiong Tang, Bingbing Sun, He Dong, Jiang Zhe, Gang Cheng
Zwitteration Of Dextran: A Facile Route To Integrate Antifouling, Switchability And Optical Transparency Into Natural Polymers, Bin Cao, Linlin Li, Haiyan Wu, Qiong Tang, Bingbing Sun, He Dong, Jiang Zhe, Gang Cheng
Dr. Jiang Zhe
This communication reports a facile method for zwitteration of dextran with carboxybetaine (CB), which integrates superior antifouling properties, switchability between zwitterionic and cationic forms, as well as enhanced optical transparency into one polysaccharide material. This study provides a new avenue for generating multifunctional zwitterionic CB materials in situ.
Zespół Energii Odnawialnej I Zrównoważonego Rozwoju (Eozr), Wojciech M. Budzianowski
Zespół Energii Odnawialnej I Zrównoważonego Rozwoju (Eozr), Wojciech M. Budzianowski
Wojciech Budzianowski
No abstract provided.
Electrochemically Active Biofilm Assisted Synthesis Of Ag@Ceo2 Nanocomposites For Antimicrobial Activity, Photocatalysis And Photoelectrodes, Mohammad Mansoob Khan Dr, S. A. Ansari, J. H. Lee, M. O. Ansari, J Lee, M. H. Cho
Electrochemically Active Biofilm Assisted Synthesis Of Ag@Ceo2 Nanocomposites For Antimicrobial Activity, Photocatalysis And Photoelectrodes, Mohammad Mansoob Khan Dr, S. A. Ansari, J. H. Lee, M. O. Ansari, J Lee, M. H. Cho
Dr. Mohammad Mansoob Khan
Ag@CeO2 nanocomposites were synthesized by a biogenic and green approach using electrochemically active biofilms (EABs) as a reducing tool. The as-synthesized Ag@CeO2 nanocomposites were characterized and used in antimicrobial, visible light photocatalytic and photoelectrode studies. The Ag@CeO2 nanocomposites showed effective and efficient bactericidal activities and survival test against Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The as-synthesized Ag@CeO2 nanocomposites also exhibited enhanced visible light photocatalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol and methylene blue than pure CeO2. A photocatalytic investigation showed that the Ag@CeO2 nanocomposites possessed excellent visible light photocatalytic activities compared to pure CeO2. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and photocurrent measurements showed that the …
Au@Tio2 Nanocomposites For The Catalytic Degradation Of Methyl Orange And Methylene Blue: An Electron Relay Effect, Mohammad Mansoob Khan Dr, J. Lee, M. H. Cho
Au@Tio2 Nanocomposites For The Catalytic Degradation Of Methyl Orange And Methylene Blue: An Electron Relay Effect, Mohammad Mansoob Khan Dr, J. Lee, M. H. Cho
Dr. Mohammad Mansoob Khan
Au@TiO2 nanocomposites were used for the catalytic degradation of methyl orange and methylene blue by NaBH4. A detail pathway for step by step reduction, oxidation and complete mineralization of intermediates into the respective end-products was established by UV-vis spectroscopy, chemical oxygen demand, ion chromatography and cyclic voltammetry (CV). CV studies confirmed that the dyes were reduced and oxidized to the end-products by NaBH4 in the presence of Au@TiO2 nanocomposites and O2•, •OH and HO2• radicals generated in-situ. Results suggest that Au@TiO2 nanocomposites not only assist in the decolorization of dyes, but also promote their complete mineralization into harmless end-products.
Electrochemically Modulated Permeability Of Poly(Aniline) And Composite Poly(Aniline)−Poly(Styrenesulfonate) Membranes, D. L. Pile, Y. Zhang, Andrew C. Hillier
Electrochemically Modulated Permeability Of Poly(Aniline) And Composite Poly(Aniline)−Poly(Styrenesulfonate) Membranes, D. L. Pile, Y. Zhang, Andrew C. Hillier
Andrew C. Hillier
The influence of oxidation state on the permeability of several probe molecules through conducting polymer membranes comprising composites of poly(aniline) and poly(styrenesulfonate) was examined in aqueous solution. Pure poly(aniline) membranes displayed a characteristic increase in permeability between reduced and half-oxidized states for neutrally charged phenol and negatively charged 4-hydroxybenzenesulfonate. In contrast, positively charged pyridine experienced decreased permeability through the membrane when poly(aniline) was switched from the reduced to the half-oxidized state. This behavior can be explained by a combination of oxidation-induced film swelling and the anion-exchange character of the positively charged membrane. The membrane composition was modified to include a …
Rapid And Reversible Generation Of A Microscale Ph Gradient Using Surface Electric Fields, Eric L. May, Andrew C. Hillier
Rapid And Reversible Generation Of A Microscale Ph Gradient Using Surface Electric Fields, Eric L. May, Andrew C. Hillier
Andrew C. Hillier
We report a method for the rapid and reversible generation of microscale pH gradients using a spatially varied electric field. A linear gradient in electrochemical potential is produced on an electrode surface consisting of a platinum catalyst layer on indium−tin oxide-coated glass by the application of two different potential values at spatially distinct surface locations. The resulting potential gradient drives the oxidation and reduction of water at different rates along the surface, as dictated by the local applied potential. A nonuniform distribution of pH in the neighboring solution results due to the variation in surface reaction rates. The extent and …
Scanning Electrochemical Mapping Of Spatially Localized Electrochemical Reactions Induced By Surface Potential Gradients, Shrisudersan Jayaraman, Erin L. May, Andrew C. Hillier
Scanning Electrochemical Mapping Of Spatially Localized Electrochemical Reactions Induced By Surface Potential Gradients, Shrisudersan Jayaraman, Erin L. May, Andrew C. Hillier
Andrew C. Hillier
The influence of a surface potential gradient on the location and extent of electrochemical reactions was examined using a scanning electrochemical microscope. A linear potential gradient was imposed on the surface of a platinum-coated indium tin oxide electrode by applying two different potential values at the edges of the electrode. The applied potentials were used to control the location and extent of several electrochemical reactions, including the oxidation of Ru(NH3)62+, the oxidation of H2, and the oxidation of H2 in the presence of adsorbed CO. Scanning electrochemical mapping of these reactions was achieved by probing the feedback current associated with …
Combinatorial Synthesis And Reactivity Screening Of Electro-Oxidation Catalyst Gradients, Shrisudersan Jayaraman, Andrew C. Hillier
Combinatorial Synthesis And Reactivity Screening Of Electro-Oxidation Catalyst Gradients, Shrisudersan Jayaraman, Andrew C. Hillier
Andrew C. Hillier
Combinatorial methods represent an appealing experimental method for the discovery of heterogeneous catalysts. One can efficiently identify candidate materials or sample vast regions of composition space using a combination f dense catalyst libraries and high-throughput reactivity screening techniques. This is particularly appealing for the discovery of novel catalysts for low temperature fuel cells where multi-component systems have shown improved performance.
Directed Electrodeposition Of Polymer Films Using Spatially Controllable Electric Field Gradients, Erin L. Ratcliff, Andrew C. Hillier
Directed Electrodeposition Of Polymer Films Using Spatially Controllable Electric Field Gradients, Erin L. Ratcliff, Andrew C. Hillier
Andrew C. Hillier
We report a method for the directed electrodeposition of polymer films in various patterns using spatially controllable electric field gradients. One- and two- dimensional surface electric field gradients were produced by applying different potential values at spatially distinct locations on an electrode surface. Variations in the resulting local electrochemical potentials were used to spatially manipulate the rate of electrodeposition of several polymers. By controlling the electric field gradient in the presence of sequentially varying deposition solutions, complex polymer patterns could be produced. One-dimensional structures consisting of alternating bands of polyaniline and either poly(phenylene) oxide or poly(aminophenylene) oxide were produced, as …