Commercial hydrogen production by electrocatalytic water splitting will benefit from the realization of more efficient and less expensive catalysts compared with noble metal catalysts, especially for the oxygen evolution reaction, which requires a current density of 500 mA/cm2 at an overpotential below 300 mV with long-term stability. Here we report a robust oxygen-evolving electrocatalyst cons...

Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs), based on TiO(2) and assembled using a dye from Beta vulgaris extract (BVE) with Tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS), are reported. The dye BVE/TEOS increased its UV resistance, rendering an increase in the cell lifetime; the performance of these solar cells was compared to those prepared with BVE without TEOS. The efficiency η for the solar energy conversion was, ...

The continuous release of emerging contaminants (ECs) in the aquatic environment, as a result of the inadequate removal by conventional treatment methods, has prompted research to explore viable solutions to this rising global problem. One promising alternative is the use of electrochemical processes since they represent a simple and highly efficient technology with less footprint. In this pape...

Electrochemical oxidation of resorcinol in aqueous medium using boron-doped diamond anode (BDD) was investigated in a batch electrochemical reactor in the presence of Na2SO4 supporting electrolyte. The effect of process parameters such as resorcinol concentration (100-500 g/L), current density (2-10 mA/cm2), Na2SO4 concentration (0-20 g/L), and reaction temperature (25-45°C) was analyzed on ele...

The outcome of defibrillation shocks is determined by the nonlinear transmembrane potential (DeltaVm) response induced by a strong external electrical field in cardiac cells. We investigated the contribution of electroporation to DeltaVm transients during high-intensity shocks using optical mapping. Rectangular and ramp stimuli (10-20 ms) of different polarities and intensities were applied to ...

In this study, the removal of Malachite Green dye in synthetically prepared aqueous solution by electrocoagulation process was investigated. initial concentration, electrolyte amount, mixing speed, current density, electrolysis time, pH value, and distance between electrodes parameters that affect efficiency method were As a result optimum found as an concentration 200 mg/L, amount 150 stirring...

The economic feasibility of electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) relies on the development highly selective and efficient catalysts operating at a high current density. Herein, we explore ligand engineering strategy involving use metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) combining desirable features homogeneous heterogeneous for boosting activity CO2RR. Zn-based MOFs two different a...

Matrix formulations of Eudragit E 100: NE 40D polymers (100:0, 70:30, 60:40, 50:50% w/w) with 20% w/w of triacetine and 5% w/w of atenolol were prepared by film casting method with different solvents (methanol, 2-propanol and acetone). In vitro release of atenolol from the films were studied by vertical Franz diffusion cells in HEPES buffer (pH 7.4) for 78 h. Direct currents of 0.1 and 0.5 mA/c...

Palm oil mill effluent (POME) is considered the most environmentally harmful when discharged without proper treatment. In addition to conventional biological treatment methods, physicochemical techniques are alternative methods treat POME as polishing or post-treatment meet discharge water quality standards set by authorities. Recently, electroflotation (EF) has gained popularity in wastewater ...