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•Different concentration of Gd doped Fe-Co thin films were successively deposited on Cu using electrodeposition method.•Gd-concentration of 0.05 M showed excellent magnetic ...behaviour.•Electrode prepared by 0.05 M sample exhibited enhanced water splitting performance under external applied magnetic field.
We investigated the magnetic characteristics of Gadolinium-doped Iron-Cobalt/Copper (Gd-Fe-Co/Cu) electrodeposited thin films at various Gd concentrations over 20 min at room temperature and pH 3. The structure and composition of metal ions are confirmed by X-ray diffraction and the EDAX spectrum. SEM examination of the microstructures revealed a variety of morphologies, including spherical ball-like crystallites and one-dimensional spike-like crystallites. The varied Gd ion concentrations had an effect on the Gd-Fe-Co/Cu thin films, which exhibited soft magnetic properties. The introduction of Gd3+ into the system has demonstrated ferromagnetic properties at room temperature, as verified through VSM analysis. Elevating the Gd concentration in the thin film led to an augmentation in saturation magnetization and a reduction in coercivity. Selected samples were subjected to BET and CV studies. CV studies confirmed the capacitive behaviours of the sample. The best magnetic behaviour was seen for the Gd concentration of 0.05 M, suggesting that these films might be suitable candidates for application in energy storage and conversion. Further, the best sample was taken for water splitting studies and showcased excellent HER performance under magnetic field.
Think zinc: An ideal aqueous energy storage device, referred to as a zinc ion battery, is presented. The device is characterized by high capacity, fast charge/discharge capability, safety, and ...environmental friendliness. It is composed of an α‐MnO2 cathode, a zinc anode, and a mild ZnSO4 or Zn(NO3)2 aqueous electrolyte (see scheme). The battery chemistry is based on the migration of Zn2+ ions between cathode and anode.
A three-dimensional g-C3N4/MWNTs/GO hybrid modified electrode was constructed as an electrochemical sensor for the simultaneous determination of ascorbic acid (AA), dopamine (DA) and uric acid (UA). ...Due to the high conductivity of MWCNTs and the strong synergy between g-C3N4 and GO, the combination of the three effectively improved the electrocatalytic activity of the modified electrode for the oxidation of AA, DA, and UA, and solved the problems such as overlapping anodic peaks. The electrochemical performance of the as-constructed sensor was investigated and optimized by cyclic voltammetry (CV) and differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). The linear response range of AA, DA, and UA in the optimal condition was 0.2–7.5 mM, 2–100 μM, and 4–200 μM, respectively. The detection limits (S/N = 3) of AA, DA, and UA were 96, 0.22, and 1.36 μM, respectively. The recoveries of AA, DA and UA in serum samples from three groups were 92.82–106.50%, and the relative standard deviations were less than 2%. The results show that the as-constructed g-C3N4/MWNTs/GO modified electrode has the advantages of simplicity, high sensitivity and good selectivity, and can simultaneously determine AA, DA, and UA.
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•A three-dimensional g-C3N4/MWNTs/GO hybrid electrode was constructed as an electrochemical sensor.•g-C3N4/MWNTs/GO hybrid sensor can simultaneously determine DA, AA, and UA.•The recoveries of DA, AA and UA in serum samples from three groups were 92.82–106.50%.•g-C3N4/MWNTs/GO hybrid sensor has the advantages of simplicity, high sensitivity and good selectivity.
•17β-estradiol has been shown to increase dopamine release in the dorsal striatum.•It is not known if 17β-estradiol affects tonic and/or phasic dopamine release.•We show that 17β-estradiol rapidly ...increases phasic striatal dopamine release.
Studies using in vivo microdialysis have shown that 17β-estradiol (E2) increases dopamine (DA) transmission in the dorsal striatum. Both systemic administration of E2 and local infusion into the dorsal striatum rapidly enhance amphetamine-induced DA release. However, it is not known to what degree these effects reflect tonic and/or phasic DA release. It was hypothesized that E2 acts directly within the DS to rapidly increase phasic DA transmission. In urethane-anesthetized (1.5mL/kg) female rats, we used fast-scan cyclic voltammetry to study the effects of E2 on phasic, electrically-evoked release of DA in the dorsal striatum. Rats were ovariectomized and implanted with a silastic tube containing 5% E2 in cholesterol, previously shown to mimic low physiological serum concentrations of∼20–25pg/mL. DA release was evoked every 1min by delivering biphasic electrical stimulation in the substantia nigra. Local infusions of E2 (244.8pg/μl) into the dorsal striatum increased the amplitude of the electrically evoked DA transients. Behaviorally significant stimuli and events trigger phasic release of DA. The present findings predict that E2 would boost such signaling in behaving subjects.
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Herein, we report half-peak potentials for over 180 organic substrates obtained via cyclic voltammetry. These values are of great use in assessing the thermodynamics of an electron-transfer ...process. In addition, we disclose a simple computational method to determine redox potentials of organic substrates.
The perhalogenated closo-dodecaborate dianions B12 X12 (2-) (X=H, F, Cl, Br, I) are three-dimensional counterparts to the two-dimensional aromatics C6 X6 (X=H, F, Cl, Br, I). Whereas oxidation of the ...parent compounds B12 H12 (2-) and benzene does not lead to isolable radicals, the perhalogenated analogues can be oxidized by chemical or electrochemical methods to give stable radicals. The chemical oxidation of the closo-dodecaborate dianions B12 X12 (2-) with the strong oxidizer AsF5 in liquid sulfur dioxide (lSO2 ) yielded the corresponding radical anions B12 X12 (⋅-) (X=F, Cl, Br). The presence of radical ions was proven by EPR and UV/Vis spectroscopy and supported by quantum chemical calculations. Use of an excess amount of the oxidizing agent allowed the synthesis of the neutral perhalogenated hypercloso-boranes B12 X12 (X=Cl, Br). These compounds were characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction of dark blue B12 Cl12 and Na(SO2 )6 B12 Br12 ⋅B12 Br12 . Sublimation of the crude reaction products that contained B12 X12 (X=Cl, Br) resulted in pure dark blue B12 Cl12 or decomposition to red B9 Br9 , respectively. The energetics of the oxidation processes in the gas phase were calculated by DFT methods at the PBE0/def2-TZVPP level of theory. They revealed the trend of increasing ionization potentials of the B12 X12 (2-) dianions by going from fluorine to bromine as halogen substituent. The oxidation of all B12 X12 (2-) dianions was also studied in the gas phase by mass spectrometry in an ion trap. The electrochemical oxidation of the closo-dodecaborate dianions B12 X12 (2-) (X=F, Cl, Br, I) by cyclic and Osteryoung square-wave voltammetry in liquid sulfur dioxide or acetonitrile showed very good agreement with quantum chemical calculations in the gas phase. For B12 X12 (2-) (X=F, Cl, Br) the first and second oxidation processes are detected. Whereas the first process is quasi-reversible (with oxidation potentials in the range between +1.68 and +2.29 V (lSO2 , versus ferrocene/ferrocenium (Fc(0/+) ))), the second process is irreversible (with oxidation potentials ranging from +2.63 to +2.71 V (lSO2 , versus Fc(0/+) )). B12 I12 (2-) showed a complex oxidation behavior in cyclic voltammetry experiments, presumably owing to decomposition of the cluster anion under release of iodide, which also explains the failure to isolate the respective radical by chemical oxidation.
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•Inspired by the leaves in nature, we designed a biomimetic adsorption detection chip.•A gel membrane with specific adsorption by light-driven water evaporation has been ...developed.•The prepared CA-CNTs/CuS-GO composites showed excellent adsorption capacity and selectivity for tetracycline antibiotics.
In this study, we developed copper alginate-carbon nanotube/copper sulfide-graphene oxide gel membranes based on the design inspired by the surface structure of leaves and plant transpiration in nature and through the modulation of high-density polymer networks. This light-driven water evaporation-specific adsorption gel membrane is capable of using solar energy to drive water evaporation from contaminated surface water to access tetracycline antibiotics for detection. Combined with the designed biomimetic adsorption detection chip, in situ monitoring of tetracycline antibiotics in water bodies was achieved. Compared with the traditional mass spectrometry detection method, it shows more outstanding performance in terms of time, environmental protection and technology. The microscale adsorption mechanism was further explored on the molecular scale by density functional theory (DFT). The results showed that tetracycline antibiotics were adsorbed on the aerogel membrane mainly through π-πEDA interactions in sandwich (S) configuration and parallel displacement (PD) configuration, which ensured high adsorption efficiency. Under the optimized conditions, the tetracycline concentration detected by the sensor showed a good linear relationship with the cyclic voltammetry curve, and the lowest detection limit was 1.59*10−4 μM. This adsorption detection strategy can reduce the influence of organic matter, inorganic matter, and other classes of antibiotics on the detection of tetracycline antibiotics, and provide a new idea for the high-efficiency photo-thermal actuation and in-situ testing of tetracycline antibiotics.
Radionuclides pose a severe threat to our environment and human well-being, particularly when they are artificially created, and their impact has become a pressing global issue due to their ...increasing use in diagnostic biomedical applications, nuclear power plants, and warfare ornaments. Therefore, it is essential to establish effective strategies for timely and selectively sensing and detecting radionuclides to minimize their harmful impacts on human health. This review offers a comprehensive discussion on various electrochemical ultra-trace techniques (DPV, LSV, CV, and EIS) using chemically modified electrodes, exploring various types of polymers, MOFs, and nanocomposites, that are being utilized in detection process. It delves into the intricacies of each approach and provides a detailed overview of their advantages and limitations. This review focuses solely on the recent research (2020–2023) to provide the readers an insightful and detailed perspective on the electrochemical detection of radionuclides with a view for future scope and development.
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•Discusses the attributes and consequential detriments of radionuclides on the human health and the environment.•Explores the multiple features that make electrochemical detection a fitting methodology, highlighting its appropriateness.•An in-depth exploration of the features of various polymers, MOFs, and nanocomposites, used for detecting radionuclides.•Delivers a comprehensive view of the mechanisms involved in the fabrication of various chemically modified electrodes.
Aromatic hydrocarbons containing one or two dimesitylborylethynyl peripherals possess rich photophysical and electrochemical properties. The inserted ethynediyl (C≡C) spacer canceled steric hindrance ...between the bulky dimesitylboryl groups and the aromatic rings, leading to effective π‐conjugation over the B−C≡C−Ar linkages. Despite the small structural differences, the benzene, naphthalene, and anthracene derivatives showed characteristic photophysical behaviors. More information can be found in the Full Paper by K. Mishiba, Y. Tanaka, and M. Akita on page 5432.
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