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How can I prepare aqueous methanol solution?

I need to make aqueous methanol solution of ZnCl2 and NaOH, but the problem is the amount of methanol and dis. H2O to be used if I want to prepare 100 ml for both ZnCl2 & NaOH ?? Thanks in...

10 October 2018 985 5 View

How to selectively block Selenium active sites?

Hi, I am working with noble-metal selenide for electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic medium. Using DFT, I found that Se sites are active towards HER. I want to prove it...

21 September 2018 4,873 3 View

Electrodeposition on counter electrode using chronoamperometry?

Hi, I am currently studying the the possibility of using two-step chronoamperometry to simultaneously synthesise rGO/NiO composites onto working and counter electrodes for my final year...

13 September 2018 7,036 7 View

Electrodeposition on counter electrode using chronoamperometry?

Hi, I am currently studying the the possibility of using two-step chronoamperometry to simultaneously synthesise rGO/NiO composites onto working and counter electrodes for my final year...

09 September 2018 1,621 6 View

Why was I asked for using carbon rod as counter electrode for OER process?

As the title described, I was asked for changing the Pt wire to carbon rod as COUNTER ELECTRODE for OER process. In my own opinions, if using Pt as CE, the dissolution and deposition of Pt will...

09 September 2018 871 9 View

What does turnover frequencies (TOFs) mean?

What is the definition of turnover frequencies (TOFs) for the typical electro catalyst in electrochemistry, so it could be an index to evaluate the catalyst?

09 September 2018 2,490 0 View

How to selectively block Selenium active sites?

Hi, I am working with noble-metal selenide for electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic medium. Using DFT, I found that Se sites are active towards HER. I want to prove it...

09 September 2018 8,513 3 View

Looking for an affordable Electrochemical Test setup?

Dear colleagues, I am looking for a reliable yet affordable electro-chemical measurement tool. through which I can analyze voltages, currents and impedances of an electro-chemical setup. I used to...

09 September 2018 830 4 View

In a Nyquist plot(corrosion inhibition),what does the inductive loop correspond to?What can such circuit explain about corrosion inhibition mechanism?

I have been studying the corrosion inhibition characteristics of a molecule for mild steel (600grit finish) in 1M HCl. Except for the blank solution, I observe a significant inductive loop in the...

22 August 2018 2,728 7 View

How can I reduce noise on the cyclic voltammogram during measurement?

Hello scholars, Recently, I have been working on AOR. I have obtained interesting results, however, the result is a bit disturbing as it comes with noise in the curve. Below is a picture of such....

18 August 2018 4,975 18 View

Use of aluminum in desal plants?

I would like to view: Electrochemical Evaluation of 3003, 3004, and 5050 Aluminum Alloys for Desalination R. A. Bonewitz

13 August 2018 3,529 3 View

How can I reduce noise on the cyclic voltammogram during measurement?

Hello scholars, Recently, I have been working on AOR. I have obtained interesting results, however, the result is a bit disturbing as it comes with noise in the curve. Below is a picture of such....

08 August 2018 8,856 14 View

In a Nyquist plot(corrosion inhibition),what does the inductive loop correspond to?What can such circuit explain about corrosion inhibition mechanism?

I have been studying the corrosion inhibition characteristics of a molecule for mild steel (600grit finish) in 1M HCl. Except for the blank solution, I observe a significant inductive loop in the...

08 August 2018 8,879 6 View

Use of aluminum in desal plants?

I would like to view: Electrochemical Evaluation of 3003, 3004, and 5050 Aluminum Alloys for Desalination R. A. Bonewitz

08 August 2018 9,970 4 View

How can I reduce noise on the cyclic voltammogram during measurement?

Hello Scholars, When I measure cyclic voltammogram for AOR, there are many noises! What could be responsible for this behaviour? Does it lead to appear noises in current signal if molar...

08 August 2018 1,813 5 View

How do we calculate overpotential of an electrode in batteries?

As we know glassy carbon could be used as the working electrode because it has large over potential, however, what are the methods (both theoretical and experimental) to calculate the...

08 August 2018 1,853 4 View

How to deposit gold nanoparticle onto (commercial) disposable screen printed carbon and gold electrodes?

I want to modify disposable carbon and gold SPE's with gold nanoparticles to prepare an immunosensor. What is the easiest method to achieve this? Do I need a pre-activation step for electrodes...

21 July 2018 6,278 2 View

Will aluminium electrodes (cathode or anode) corrode when biased in pure deionised water?

If two aluminium electrodes, in deionised water, were biased to 5V relative to one another, would we just observe electrolysis of the water? Let us assume that the water is perfectly pure, just...

12 July 2018 9,869 7 View

How does the EC-LAB software settings vary for two electrode system?

Hello everyone, I have got into a technical issue. I have been doing capacitance measuremments for my materials in a three-electrode system. After having a suitable capcitance, in order to...

07 July 2018 8,253 4 View

Will aluminium electrodes (cathode or anode) corrode when biased in pure deionised water?

If two aluminium electrodes, in deionised water, were biased to 5V relative to one another, would we just observe electrolysis of the water? Let us assume that the water is perfectly pure, just...

07 July 2018 5,291 8 View

What is the need for activation energy obtained from imaginary Impedance and Modulus?

I need explanation with regard to the contribution to application

07 July 2018 8,575 1 View

Are non-conjugated NHS ester crosslinkers stable at high temperatures?

Hi, I would like to modify gold electrode surfaces with amine-reactive crosslinkers, in which alkanethiol self-assembled monolayers and EDC/NHS coupling will be used. However, prior to the...

07 July 2018 5,039 5 View

How to increase the mechanical properties of the electroplated nickel coatings?

I am trying to deposit a pure nickel coating on a stainless steel substrate by means of a conventional electroplating process. But the deposited coatings have not shown an acceptable mechanical...

07 July 2018 2,196 8 View

Does anyone work with Diniobium Carbide (Nb2C)?

I would like to know if material is electrical conductive on nanosize domains. How different it is from NbC is Nb2C? Any literature?

20 June 2018 3,206 2 View

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