Review Article
Strategies for the synthesis of complex oxides for application as light-responsive electrodes in photoelectrochemical cells – a review
The choice of an adequate synthesis method is a fundamental step to obtain complex oxides photoelectrodes for efficient photoelectrochemical production of solar fuels.
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Boosting photocurrent of anodized Nb2O5 by synergetic post-synthesis electrochemical treatment
Niobium anodization, with subsequent heat and cathodic treatments, forms a self-doped Nb2O5 with excellent photoelectrochemical properties and stability over days.
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Mechanochemical effect on the electrochemical properties of a Na3(VO)2(PO4)2F positive electrode for sodium-ion batteries
We employed a solvent-free mechanochemical post-treatment on a fluorophosphate electrode for sodium-ion batteries. Electrochemical analysis showed enhanced kinetic properties and improved ionic mobility while maintaining crystal structure.
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Phase transitions in CsPbBr3: evaluating perovskite behavior over different time scales
Tracking the soft dynamic nature of halide perovskites is challenging. Theoretical calculations and experiment comparisons are complex. We discuss how different strategies for calculating averages in AIMD can be tuned to specific measurements.
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Exploring the effects of synthesis parameters on the properties and photoactivity of WO3–graphene oxide synthesized via a microwave route
Tungsten oxide (WO3) is a promising material for photocatalysis.
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Unveiling BiVO4 photoelectrocatalytic potential for CO2 reduction at ambient temperature
An optimistic system for CO2 reduction! This study employs BiVO4 as a cathode catalyst by a photoelectrochemical method. Different tests were performed by altering the excitation source and photo- and electrochemical methods were compared.
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Augmenting the performance of thermally deoxygenated graphite oxide supercapacitor electrodes using 6 M KOH electrolyte with K3Fe(CN)6 redox additive
This study focuses on enhancing the performance of thermally deoxygenated graphite oxide (TDGO) supercapacitor electrodes by incorporating a redox additive viz., 0.03 M K3Fe(CN)6 in 6 M KOH.
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Methane conversion and hydrogen production over TiO2/WO3/Pt heterojunction photocatalysts
Boosting ethane and hydrogen generation combining photocatalytic methane conversion and water splitting employing TiO2/WO3/Pt-based photocatalysts.
About this collection
Guest Edited by Ana Flávia Nogueira, Gustavo Doubek, and Hudson Zanin from UNICAMP (Brazil), this themed collection features the latest developments in materials and devices for the energy transition in Latin America and is aimed at a broad audience, including academics, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals interested in the energy transition and sustainable development in Latin America.The collections covers materials for energy storage, generation and conversion, wind energy generation, bioenergy generation as well as green hydrogen.