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- Sugawara, Yuuki, et al.
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Anion Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers: An Overview
- 2023
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In: Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan. - 0021-9592. ; 56:1
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Research review (peer-reviewed)abstract
- The green-H-2 production through water electrolysis from renewable energies is vital in the context of developing a sustainable and cost-effective methodology. Anion exchange membrane water electrolyzer (AEMWE) is considered as a promising energy conversion device, which can be an alternative to fossil fuel-based energyplatforms. AEMWE can employ inexpensive nonprecious metal catalysts and current collectors, which is preferable forpractical applications of this technology. Membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) for AEMWE plays a significant role forthe hydrogen production efficiency. Thus, understanding the MEA components, operation, and performance is critical forthe development of prominent materials for the AEMWE. In this review, we highlight the performances of the MEAs andtheir components, such as the AEMs and catalysts with a broad discussion of the progress with current status. Additionally,we also have put forward our assessment to lead the way for future research, to commercialize AEMWE as a provenalternative for the cost-effective production of high-purity hydrogen.
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- Zhang, Daheng, et al.
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Producing Bilayer Graphene Oxide via Wedge Ion-Assisted Anodic Exfoliation: Implications for Energy and Electronics
- 2023
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In: ACS Applied Nano Materials. - 2574-0970. ; 6:21, s. 19639-19650
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Journal article (peer-reviewed)abstract
- Electrochemical synthesis has emerged as a promising approach for the large-scale production of graphene-based two-dimensional (2D) materials. Electrochemical intercalation of ions and molecules between graphite layers plays a key role in the synthesis of graphene with controllable thickness. However, there is still a limited understanding regarding the impact of intercalant molecules. Herein, we investigated a series of anionic species (i.e., ClO4-, PF6-, BF4-, HSO4-, CH3SO3-, and TsO-) and examined their wedging process between the weakly bonded layered materials driven by electrochemistry. By combining cyclic voltammetry, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Raman spectroscopy, along with density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we found that stage-2 graphite intercalation compounds (GICs) can be obtained through intercalation of ClO4-, PF6-, or BF4- anions into the adjacent graphene bilayers. The anodic exfoliation step based on ClO4--GIC in (NH4)(2)SO4 (aq.) resulted in the formation of bilayer-rich (>57%) electrochemically exfoliated graphene oxide (EGO), with a high yield (similar to 85 wt %). Further, the physicochemical properties of these EGO can be readily customized through electrochemical reduction and modification with different surfactants. This versatility allows for precise tailoring of EGO, making it feasible for energy and electronic applications such as electrodes in electrochemical capacitors and functional composites in wearable electronics.
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