electrochemistry

Unlocking Chemical Space: Electrochemically Driven Synthesis of Glycosyl Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane Frameworks

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Unlocking Chemical Space: Electrochemically Driven Synthesis of Glycosyl Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane Frameworks

Image source: J. Am. Chem. Soc.Introduction: In the past decade, [1.1.1]propellane derivatives (BCPs) have provided a unique three-dimensional spatial structure for drug chemistry as superior bioelectronic scaffolds. Meanwhile, glycosyl derivatives play a crucial role in chemical biology and drug discovery due to their widespread presence in bioactive molecules. However, the potential of [1.1.1]propellane as a … Read more

K⁺-Water Armor: The Secret Weapon for Copper Electrodes to Convert Water into C₂ Chemicals

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K⁺-Water Armor: The Secret Weapon for Copper Electrodes to Convert Water into C₂ Chemicals

First Author: Yu Zhao (Xiamen University)Corresponding Authors: Jin-Chao Dong, Shisheng Zheng, Yue-Jiao Zhang, Jian-Feng Li (Xiamen University) Research BackgroundCu is the only pure metal capable of electrochemically reducing CO₂ to multi-carbon (C₂⁺) products, but its product selectivity is low. It has been recognized that metal cations can stabilize key intermediates such as *OCCO and modulate … Read more

Review of Electrochemical Spectroscopy Development: A Sixty-Year Journey

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Review of Electrochemical Spectroscopy Development: A Sixty-Year Journey

ChemSocRev (Chemical Society Reviews) is a top-tier journal published by the Royal Society of Chemistry in the UK, featuring high-impact, authoritative, and highly readable review papers. Since its inception in 1947 as the Quarterly Review of the Chemical Society, ChemSocRev has published many influential review articles over the past 70 years, establishing itself as one … Read more

Application of DRT in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

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Application of DRT in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy

Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) is a non-destructive, rapid, and efficient electrochemical testing method. It separates the processes involved in electrochemical reactions in the frequency domain based on the speed of the electrochemical system’s response to the excitation signal. The analysis of EIS is a complex task. A commonly used method is the equivalent circuit model, … Read more

Latest Design of Three-Electrode Solid-State Battery

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Latest Design of Three-Electrode Solid-State Battery

First Author:Ruizhuo Zhang Corresponding Authors:Torsten Brezesinski, Jürgen Janek Affiliation: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany [Achievement Overview] The commonly used dual-electrode (2E) configuration in solid-state batteries (SSBs) is often insufficient to resolve the electrochemical processes of the anode/cathode. Here, Professors Torsten Brezesinski and Jürgen Janek from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology introduce a three-electrode (3E) battery … Read more

Decoupling Complex Kinetic Processes in Lithium Batteries

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Decoupling Complex Kinetic Processes in Lithium Batteries

01 Research Background To break the limitations of mechanism research and material design, it is necessary to have a comprehensive understanding of the lithium-ion dynamics in batteries. Analyzing the time scale information in batteries, such as ion conduction, charge transfer, diffusion, interface evolution, and other unknown dynamic processes, will provide profound insights into the study … Read more

Advancements in Polymer Materials Driving Progress in High Energy Density Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Advancements in Polymer Materials Driving Progress in High Energy Density Lithium-Ion Batteries

Core Content SummaryRecently, the team from China University of Petroleum (East China) systematically analyzed the requirements for anode, cathode, and electrolyte materials in high energy density lithium batteries, pointing out that the target energy density for 2030 needs to reach 500 Wh/kg, while the current mainstream lithium iron phosphate batteries have an energy density of … Read more

High Energy Density Lithium Batteries: Insights from Professor Li Zhongtao of China Petroleum University (East China)

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High Energy Density Lithium Batteries: Insights from Professor Li Zhongtao of China Petroleum University (East China)

Polymers, due to their inherent flexibility, tunable structures, and ease of functionalization, are expected to address the bottleneck challenges of high energy density batteries. In this review, Professor Li Zhongtao from China Petroleum University (East China) first analyzes the requirements for cathode, anode, and electrolyte materials in high energy density batteries, as well as the … Read more

Electrochemical Selective C-O Coupling via Base Replacement

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Electrochemical Selective C-O Coupling via Base Replacement

From J. Am. Chem. Soc. Hi, everyone! Those who study chemistry know that the essence of chemistry is the reorganization of electrons, and the essence of chemical reactions is electron transfer. Essentially, all reactions are electrochemical reactions, and electricity fundamentally touches the core of chemical reactions. In recent years, more and more practical methods have … Read more

Advances in TENGs for Marine Energy Harvesting and In-situ Electrochemistry

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Advances in TENGs for Marine Energy Harvesting and In-situ Electrochemistry

Click the blue text to follow us Research Background The ocean harbors abundant renewable energy, making it one of the most important sources for humanity to obtain large-scale green power. Among these, the annual storage of ocean wave energy exceeds 10,000 terawatt-hours, making it a significant target for the development of blue energy in the … Read more