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The Fundamentals of Electrocatalysis
Electrocatalysis is the study of the catalyst material used at the electrode surface, or as the electrode, in an electrochemical reaction. The rate...
Using Plasma Catalysis to Transform Gas Conversion Applications
Plasma catalysis is becoming an extremely popular and ever-expanding part of research and development into novel gas conversions such as the...
Characterising Catalysts with Operando Spectroscopy
Operando spectroscopy is a critical tool in the field of catalysis. It takes its name from the Latin word for “working” as it covers spectroscopic...
Plasma Medicine: Using Cold Atmospheric Pressure Plasmas in Dermatology
The research of atmospheric plasma’s use for medical treatments has gathered apace over recent years. Plasma comprises charged particles as well as...
CO2 Reduction: Enabling Sustainable Fuels
CO2 reduction is a critical part of the research into sustainable fuels. The time-dependent depletion of CO2 using a suitable cathode material as a...
Long-Term Volcano Surveillance via Volcanic Sediment Analysis
Why is Volcano Surveillance Necessary? Volcanoes pose a danger to life in many parts of the world. Eruptions occur relatively frequently, presenting...
Cathode Studies: New Opportunities in Li-Ion Batteries
Research and development (R&D) into novel energy storage materials is important to improve the utility of energy generated from renewable...
A Brief History of Lithium Ion Battery Development
The Beginning of the Lithium Battery For many years, the only suitable battery for portable equipment, such as mobile computing and wireless...
Electrocatalyst Studies: Enabling Next-Gen Fuel Cells
What is a Fuel Cell? Fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical reaction rather than combustion. Inside a fuel cell, hydrogen and...