Recent Research
A metallic baptismal
Al is a notoriously difficult metal to ionically strip and electroplate, but not impossible.
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'A rechargeable Al-metal aqueous battery using NaMnHCF as cathode: Investigating the role of coated-Al anode treatments for superior battery cycling performance' published in ACS Appl. Energy Mater. 2020, 3, 9, 8627–8635
A molecular dance
The dynamic H-bond interactions between ethanol, water and alkali-metal ions can be exploited to advance sodium-ion battery longevity.
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'Hydrogen-Bonding Interactions in Hybrid Aqueous/Nonaqueous Electrolytes Enable Low-Cost and Long-Lifespan Sodium-Ion Storage' published in ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2020, 12, 20, 22862–22872
An unexpected aid for the war effort against E-wastes
Orange peel is surprisingly a superior lixiviant alternative for heavy metal extraction than caustic chemicals.
Read all about it:
‘Repurposing of Fruit Peel Waste as a Green Reductant for Recycling of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries’ published in Environmental Science & Technology 2020, 54 (15), 9681-9692
