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3,4-Dimethoxy phenyl thiosemicarbazone as an effective corrosion inhibitor of copper under acidic solution: comprehensive experimental, characterization and theoretical investigations

This study investigates the corrosion inhibition potential of 3,4-dimethoxy phenyl thiosemicarbazone (DMPTS) for copper in 1 M hydrochloric acid (HCl) solutions, aiming to disclose the mechanism behind its protective action.

Graphical abstract: 3,4-Dimethoxy phenyl thiosemicarbazone as an effective corrosion inhibitor of copper under acidic solution: comprehensive experimental, characterization and theoretical investigations
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Gamma-irradiated stibnite thin films set a remarkable benchmark performance for photoelectrochemical water splitting

The study sets out to show the positive impact of sulfur vacancy engineering on the structural, morphological, optical, electrical, and photoelectrochemical (PEC) properties of Sb2S3 films synthesized using the spin coating technique.

Graphical abstract: Gamma-irradiated stibnite thin films set a remarkable benchmark performance for photoelectrochemical water splitting
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Agri-waste derived electroactive carbon–iron oxide nanocomposite for oxygen reduction reaction: an experimental and theoretical study

Herein, we have utilized agri-waste and amalgamating low Fe3+, to develop an economic iron oxide–carbon hybrid-based electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) with water as a main product following close to 4e− transfer process.

Graphical abstract: Agri-waste derived electroactive carbon–iron oxide nanocomposite for oxygen reduction reaction: an experimental and theoretical study
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An investigation using DFT into the impact of hydrogen on oxygen migration processes during aluminum anodization

The H atoms reduce the energy barrier for O entering the crystal of aluminum, from 1.52 eV to 0.78 eV. The introduction of a H atom affects the diffusion of the O atom in the crystal of aluminum, from 1.23 eV to 0.34 eV.

Graphical abstract: An investigation using DFT into the impact of hydrogen on oxygen migration processes during aluminum anodization
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An examination of the effectiveness of the expired drug isoprinosine in preventing aluminum corrosion in alkaline solutions using both computational and experimental techniques

A now-expired medication called isoprinosine was examined in NaOH (0.50 M) solutions as a potential novel inhibitor of aluminum corrosion.

Graphical abstract: An examination of the effectiveness of the expired drug isoprinosine in preventing aluminum corrosion in alkaline solutions using both computational and experimental techniques
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Exploring the potential of MB2 MBene family as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries

A series of 2D transition metal borides (MBenes) are reported and their properties as anode materials for LIBs are investigated.

Graphical abstract: Exploring the potential of MB2 MBene family as promising anodes for Li-ion batteries
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Structural, morphological, electrical, and dielectric properties of Na2Cu5(Si2O7)2 for ASSIBs

Solid inorganic electrolyte materials are fundamental components for constructing all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Structural, morphological, electrical, and dielectric properties of Na2Cu5(Si2O7)2 for ASSIBs
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Synergism in carbon nanotubes and carbon-dots: counter electrode of a high-performance dye-sensitized solar cell

This study paves the way of tailoring property of counter electrode with carbon nanomaterials in dye-sensitized solar cell.

Graphical abstract: Synergism in carbon nanotubes and carbon-dots: counter electrode of a high-performance dye-sensitized solar cell
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Symmetric dicyanobenzothiadiazole (DCBT) dyes with a 1.5 eV excited state reduction potential range

Dicyanobenzothiadiazole based dyes have shown exceptional tunability of oxidizing strength and absorption energy. The photophysical thermodynamic and kinetic properties are studied with desirable properties shown for future use in photocatalysis.

Graphical abstract: Symmetric dicyanobenzothiadiazole (DCBT) dyes with a 1.5 eV excited state reduction potential range
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Concentration dependence of resistance components in solutions containing dissolved Fe2+/Fe3+

The concentration (c) dependence of solution (Rs) and diffusion (Rdif) resistances of solutions containing dissolved Fe2+/Fe3+ is well reproduced by their viscosity η(c) at c.

Graphical abstract: Concentration dependence of resistance components in solutions containing dissolved Fe2+/Fe3+
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Interpretation of dielectric behavior and polaron hopping in lead-free antimony-based double perovskite

Lately, double perovskite materials have become well-known in the commercialization area owing to their potential use in optoelectronic applications.

Graphical abstract: Interpretation of dielectric behavior and polaron hopping in lead-free antimony-based double perovskite
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Combination of practical and theoretical measurements of albumin egg as an eco-friendly inhibitor for copper corrosion in alkaline solutions

Utilizing environmentally acceptable substances as inhibitors of metal corrosion is one of the most important strategies to reduce corrosion.

Graphical abstract: Combination of practical and theoretical measurements of albumin egg as an eco-friendly inhibitor for copper corrosion in alkaline solutions
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