Fluorescence spectroscopy is an important analytical tool which is widely employed to study biological systems. This technique can be applied to qualitatively and quantitatively probe protein-ligand interactions primarily because of its sensitivity, selectivity, nondestructive and rapid form of analysis. In this chapter we describe the utility of this technique to establish a label-free, univer...

A new all-Manganese flow battery (all-MFB) as a non-aqueous hybrid redox-flow is reported. The discharged active material [Cat]2[MnIICl4] (Cat = organic cation) utilized in both half-cells supports long cycle life. reversible oxidation of [MnIICl4]2− to [MnIIICl5]2− at the positive electrode and manganese metal deposition from negative give cell voltage 2.59 V. Suitable electrolytes are prepare...

Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), commonly used to encapsulate photovoltaic (PV) modules, deteriorates on prolonged exposure sunlight. In this work, fresh and deteriorated EVA samples prepared by UV irradiation (500 W m−2) over different periods (0–168 h) are characterized conventional elemental analysis, microscopic observations, Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy, thermogravimetry. T...