Electrochemical fluorination using porous nickel and foam nickel anodes

This work set out to examine the reasons behind some of the problems associated with ECF, namely, lack of reproducibility, low chemical yields, poor selectivity and low current densities, with a view to ameliorating these shortcomings and making the process more attractive to the chemical industry.The approach was to study the chemistry under controlled conditions of potential, reactant concentration, temperature, etc., and to analyse the results in terms of product structure, distribution and yield.Two distinct stages in the process were identified, i) the conditioning of the electrode, and, ii) the fluorination of the organic substrate.These stages are described in detail in relation to two model systems investigated, the fluorination of propene using porous and foam nickel anodes, and the fluorination of the octanoyl chloride using nickel foam anodes. The scales of experiments ranged from 100ml to 100 1 cell capacities.General conclusions are derived and recommendations made for the more efficient operation of the process.     

Electrochemical antioxidant detection technique based on guanine-bonded graphene and magnetic nanoparticles composite materials

An antioxidant (AO) amperometric technique based on guanine attached to graphene and Fe(3)O(4) nanoparticles (NPs) magnetic materials was developed. Guanine molecules acted as an antioxidant competitor were bonded with graphene nanosheets, onto which magnetic Fe(3)O(4) NPs were attached and the as-prepared magnetic composite can be attracted to the electrode surface by an external magnetic field. When applied with negative potentials, the dissolved oxygen was reduced to H(2)O(2) at the electrode surface, and then reacted with the EDTA-Fe(ii) complex via a Fenton-like reaction to produce OH radicals. After oxidation damage by OH radicals, the electrochemical oxidation of guanine gave a decreased current. In the presence of AOs, the reactive oxygen species (ROS, e.g. OH radicals and H(2)O(2)) were scavenged by AOs and fewer guanine probe molecules were oxidized, thus inducing a higher electrochemical oxidation current of guanine. So AOs competed with the guanine probe molecules toward oxidation by ROS. The current signals of the guanine probe molecules were proportional to the concentrations of AOs. A kinetic model was proposed to quantify the ROS scavenging capacities of the AOs. Using guanine as an oxidizable probe and OH radicals and H(2)O(2) as endogenous ROS, this kind of AO detection technique mimicks the antioxidant protection mechanism by small AO molecules in the human body.     

Pd-Pt loaded graphene aerogel on nickel foam composite as binder-free anode for a direct glucose fuel cell unit

Fabrication of electrocatalyst for direct glucose fuel cell (DGFC) operation involves destructive preparation methods with the use of stabilizer like binder, which may cause activity depreciation. Binder-free electrocatalytic electrode becomes a possible solution to the above problem. Binder-free bimetallic Pd-Pt loaded graphene aerogel on nickel foam plates with different Pd/Pt ratios (1:2.32, 1:1.62, and 1:0.98) are successfully fabricated through a green one-step mild reduction process producing a Pd-Pt/GO/nickel form plate (NFP) composite. Anode with the binder-free electrocatalysts exhibit a strong activity in a batch type DGFC unit under room temperature. The effects of glucose and KOH concentrations, and the Pd/Pt ratios of the electrocatalyst on the DGFC performance are also studied. Maximum power density output of 1.25 mW cm⁻² is recorded with 0.5 M glucose/3 M KOH as the anodic fuel, and Pd₁Pt_0.98/GA/NFP as catalyst, which is the highest obtained so far among other types of electrocatalyst.     

Electrochemical sensors based on graphene materials

Single?Clayered graphene, emerging as a true two?Cdimensional nanomaterial, has tremendous potential for electrochemical catalysis and biosensing as a novel electrode material. Considering the excellent properties of graphene, such as large surface?Cto?Cvolume ratio, high conductivity and electron mobility at room temperature, low energy dynamics of electrons with atomic thickness, robust mechanical and flexibility, we give a general view of recent advances in electrochemical sensors based on graphene. We are highlighting here important applications of graphene and graphene nanocomposites, and the assay strategies in electrochemical sensors for DNA, proteins, neurotransmitters, phytohormones, pollutants, metal ions, gases, hydrogen peroxide, and in medical, enzymatic and immunosensors.

Use of Pd-Pt loaded graphene aerogel on nickel foam in direct ethanol fuel cell

A size customized binder-free bimetallic Pd-Pt loaded graphene aerogel deposited on nickel foam plate (Pd-Pt/GA/NFP) was prepared and used as an electrode for an alkaline direct ethanol fuel cell (DEFC) under room temperature. The effect of fuel concentration and metal composition on the output power density of the DEFC was systematically investigated. Under the optimum fuel concentration, the cell could achieve a value of 3.6 mW cm⁻² at room temperature for the graphene electrode with Pd/Pt ratio approaching 1:1. Such results demonstrated the possibility of producing a size customized metal loaded GA/NFP electrode for fuel cell with high performance.     

An amperometric ethanol sensor based on foam nickel electrode

An amperometric sensor using foam nickel electrode as the working electrode for the measurement of ethanol in alkaline solution has been developed. Cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry are employed to analyze electrochemical behavior of the electrode. The results show that the oxidation of ethanol is more efficient on the foam nickel electrode than that on the nickel foil electrode. The sensor exhibits a good linear relationship between response current and ethanol concentration in the range of 4 to 1400 ppm with a detection limit of 0.8 ppm. The sensitivity and the response time of the sensor are 4.63 μA/ppm and 10 s respectively. Additionally, the sensor has 60 days shelf-life time at least.     

Nanocrystalline nickel cobalt hydroxides/ultrastable Y zeolite composite for electrochemical capacitors

A novel nanocomposite of Co(OH)₂−Ni(OH)₂ and ultrastable Y molecular sieves was synthesized by an improved chemical precipitation method for electrochemical capacitors. The Co(OH)₂−Ni(OH)₂/ultrastable Y zeolite (USY) composite and its microstructure were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and X-ray diffraction. Electrochemical characterization was performed by cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge–discharge measurements. The results show that Co(OH)₂−Ni(OH)₂/USY microstructure applied for the electrochemical energy storage has displayed superior capacitive performance. The effect of heat treatment conditions on specific capacitance properties was also systemically explored. Upon annealing at 250 °C, the maximum specific capacitance was up to 479 F/g (or 1,710 F/g after correcting for the weight percent of Co(OH)₂−Ni(OH)₂ phase). Annealing temperatures higher than 250 °C may cause the hydroxide to form oxide phase and decrease the surface activity of the oxide, thereby leading to a decline of the specific capacitance.     

Electrodeposition and properties of composite coatings based on nickel

Composite electrochemical platings based on nickel and containing graphite bisulfate as a dispersed phase were obtained. Their electrodeposition and tribological characteristics were studied and compared with those of electrolytic nickel deposits free from a disperse phase.     

Electrochemical bisphenol A sensor based on N-doped graphene sheets

Bisphenol A (BPA), which could disrupt endocrine system and cause cancer, has been considered as an endocrine disruptor. Therefore, it is very important and necessary to develop a sensitive and selective method for detection of BPA. Herein, nitrogen-doped graphene sheets (N-GS) and chitosan (CS) were used to prepare electrochemical BPA sensor. Compared with graphene, N-GS has favorable electron transfer ability and electrocatalytic property, which could enhance the response signal towards BPA. CS also exhibits excellent film forming ability and improves the electrochemical behavior of N-GS modified electrode. The sensor exhibits a sensitive response to BPA in the range of 1.0 × 10⁻⁸–1.3 × 10⁻⁶ mol L⁻¹ with a low detection limit of 5.0 × 10⁻⁹ mol L⁻¹ under the optimal conditions. Finally, this proposed sensor was successfully employed to determine BPA in water samples with satisfactory results.     

Mechanically flexible reduced graphene oxide/carbon composite films for high-performance quasi-solid-state lithium-ion capacitors

Practical applications of diverse flexible wearable electronics require electrochemical energy storage(EES) devices with multiple configurations. Moreover, to fabricate flexible EES devices with high energy density and stability, organic integration from electrode design to device assembly is required. To address these challenges, a free-standing reduced graphene oxide(rGO)/carbon film with a unique sandwich structure has been designed via the assistance of vacuum-assistant filtration for lithiu...     

Non-enzymatic multispecies sensing of key wine attributes with nickel nanoparticles on N-doped graphene composite

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - A non-enzymatic sensor was developed for simultaneous detection of glucose, ethanol, and glycerol concentrations in wine using nickel nanoparticles on...     

Electrochemical investigation of magnetite-carbon nanocomposite in situ grown on nickel foam as a high-performance binderless pseudocapacitor

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - Magnetite-carbon nanocomposite was grown in situ on nickel foam by a novel auto-combustion method, and it was investigated for application as a...     

Sorption of cesium on composite sorbents based on nickel ferrocyanide

Composite sorbents based on potassium nickel ferrocyanide embedded in silica gel matrix were prepared and characterised by powdered X-ray diffraction analysis, IR spectra, Mössbauer spectra and electron microscopy. The sorbent exhibits very good efficiency for cesium uptake and radiation resistance. The sorption capacity for cesium ions is comparable with the capacity for the pure ferrocyanides.     

Electrochemical sensor for monitoring the photodegradation of catechol based on DNA-modified graphene oxide

We have immobilized DNA on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE) modified with graphene oxide (GO) to develop an electrochemical biosensor for catechol. Compared to carbon nanotubes, the use of GO dramatically improved the electrooxidative current of the guanine and adenine moieties in DNA but retained the low background current of unmodified GCEs. Factors such as DNA adsorption time, DNA concentration and pH of solution were investigated to optimize experimental conditions. In the presence of catechol, the voltammetric response to DNA was inhibited due to the interaction between DNA and catechol. The response to adenine is linearly proportional to the concentration of catechol in the range from 1.0?×?10^?6 to 1.0?×?10^?4 mol·L^?1. If catechol is degraded by the combined action of UV light and hydrogen peroxide, the response to DNA is restored. Thus, the modified electrode can act as an efficient biosensor for monitoring the degradation of catechol.

泡沫镍及负载型镍催化剂制备纳米碳纤维层的研究

纳米碳纤维可用在催化材料、储氢材料、及纳米电子器件等方面。本文对用泡沫镍及负载型镍催化剂催化分解乙烯或丙烯制备纳米碳纤维进行了研究。利用X射线衍射仪、物理吸附仪、扫描电镜进行了分析表征,并考察了催化剂、碳源、生长温度对纳米碳纤维生长量、形貌、结构的影响。结果表明:在生长温度450℃,乙烯流率30mL/m in的条件下,负载型镍催化剂纳米碳纤维的生长量要高出泡沫镍3~6倍,负载型镍催化剂制备的纳米碳纤维直径为40~60纳米,小于泡沫镍的情况。泡沫镍催化分解乙烯制备纳米碳纤维时,纳米碳纤维的生长量和平均直径随温度的降低而逐渐减小。纳米碳纤维在泡沫镍上的最低生长温度为420℃,在低于480℃生长纳米碳纤维时泡沫镍的骨架结构不会被破坏,由此制备的纳米碳纤维在新型结构催化材料中有很好的的应用前景。     

A nickel oxide nanoflakes/reduced graphene oxide composite and its high-performance lithium-storage properties

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - Since conventional graphite-based anode possesses a low capacity, seeking for high-capacity anode candidates becomes significant for constructing emerging...     

Electrochemical oxidation behavior of colchicine on a graphene oxide-Nafion composite film modified glassy carbon electrode

An electrochemical sensor, based on a graphene oxide (GO)-Nafion composite film modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE), was developed and used for detection of trace amounts of colchicine. Owing to the large surface area, good conductivity of GO and good affinity of Nafion, the sensor exhibited excellent electrocatalytic activity for the oxidation of colchicine, displaying a wide linear response from 5.0 × 10(-8) to 2.0 × 10(-5) mol L(-1) and a low detection limit of 1.5 × 10(-8) mol L(-1) in 0.1 mol L(-1) H(2)SO(4) solution. And this modified electrode exhibited a superior immunity from epinephrine, dopamine and ascorbic acid interference. The method was also applied successfully to detect colchicine in medicinal tablets.     

Flexible glucose/oxygen enzymatic biofuel cells based on three-dimensional gold-coated nickel foam

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - A high-efficiency, stable, and flexible glucose/oxygen enzymatic biofuel cell is fabricated based on three-dimensional gold-coated nickel foam. The...     

Correction to: Electrochemical investigation of magnetite-carbon nanocomposite in situ grown on nickel foam as a high-performance binderless pseudocapacitor

Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry - Bhojane P, Sharma A, Pusty M, Kumar Y, Sen S, Shirage P (2017) Synthesis of ammonia-assisted porous nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4) nanostructures as an electrode...     

Electrochemical property of graphene oxide/polyaniline composite prepared by in situ interfacial polymerization

Graphene oxide–polyaniline composites were synthesized by an interfacial method using two green solvents, water and an ionic liquid (1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium tetrafluoroborate), as the two phases. The interfacial polymerization of aniline was carried out at room temperature in the presence of graphene oxide dispersed in the aqueous phase. The analysis revealed the surface of the graphene sheets to be coated with a smooth thin layer of polyaniline. The thermal stability of the composites was much better than that of bare graphene oxide. The composites were used to modify the glass carbon electrodes for the chemical detection of hydrogen peroxide in aqueous media. This method is a facile, efficient, and green route for the development of doped polyaniline materials suitable for chemical sensors.