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Electrochemically induced deposition or ECiD can be defined as the deposition of compound films on a surface, as the result of chemical reactions in the near surface region between a precursor present in the bulk solution and an electrochemically generated precursor, mediator, or catalyst near that surface. The ECiD process has evolved from an odd curiosity into a thriving new branch in electrodeposition science. The library of materials synthesized by ECiD has been greatly expanded, along with the number of precipitation triggering knobs or tricks. Together with the breadth of possibilities and applications, the science behind the process has also accelerated. This article introduces the principle of the ECiD process for the electrodeposition of oxides, hydroxides, and compounds such as metal phosphates and metal-organic frameworks. The article discusses the mechanisms of these electrochemically induced deposition reactions as well as the pro-bases used to trigger the deposition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The present study highlights the first time use of hybrid synergy electrocatalysis to design a cost effective, non-enzymatic ethanol sensor. The nanohybrid has been synthesized by decorating platinum palladium bimetallic nanoparticles (Pt-PdNPs) on graphene nanosheets (G/Pt-PdNPs). Field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, electrochemical measurements and UV-Vis spectrophotometry have been used to characterize the nanocomposite. An ethanol oxidation current of 332 [micro]A was obtained with the use of G/Pt- PdNPs modified glassy carbon electrode (GCE) that is 167 times higher than that of bare GCE in cyclic voltammetry studies with a potential scan rate of 50 mV/s in 0.1 M NaOH as the supporting electrolyte. Chronoamperometry studies have shown a distinct increase in the current for increasing concentration of ethanol with a wide range of linearity extending from 5 mM to 3 M and a detection limit of 1 mM with the use of G/Pt- PdNPs. Quantum mechanical modeling using density functional theory was used to arrive at the minimization energies of G/Pd, G/Pt and G/Pt-Pd in the presence and absence of ethanol. The improved catalytic activity of G/Pt-PdNPs nanocomposite for ethanol detection is on account of the cooperative effects of Pt and PdNPs, coupled with the high conducting nature of graphene. Keywords: ethanol sensor, graphene, palladium, platinum DOI: 10.1134/S1061934818030073, Ethanol determination plays an important role in medicine, forensic science, brewing, food fermentation, beverage industry, clinical laboratory and traffic safety [1]. Therefore development of a sensitive and selective ethanol sensor [...]

To power the next generation of miniaturized electronic devices, the energy storage capability of Li-ion micro-batteries has to be significantly improved and the fabrication of high performance 3D electrodes is mandatory. Here we show how to carefully match the design of efficient 3D scaffold based on metallic porous template with the deposition parameters of titanium dioxide films made from thermal Atomic Layer Deposition method for designing efficient 3D electrodes for Li-ion micro-batteries. A 3D electrode made from Pt porous scaffold coated with 150 nm-thick anatase TiO2 film reaches a high surface capacity value up to 1600 μAh.cm−2 at C/12 with a good cycling stability during 100 cycles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Pristine palladium nanoparticles were decorated on graphene nanosheets for the development of a low-cost, nonenzymatic ethanol sensor. The nanocomposite was characterized by ultraviolet–visible absorbance spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, and field emission scanning electron microscopy equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry were used to quantify ethanol in alkaline media. A graphene palladium nanocomposite-modified glassy carbon electrode provided a detection limit of 2 mM with a linear dynamic range of 2–210 mM for ethanol determination. The nanocomposite exhibited excellent stability for 100 cyclic voltammetry scans. Ethanol oxidation was performed across a range of temperatures, unlike enzymatic based sensors. Moreover, the catalytic material showed a low activation energy and low onset potentials for the oxidation of ethanol. Interference studies with congeners of ethanol in fermentation chambers showed good selectivity for the analyte. The enhanced catalytic activity for ethanol detection involves the combination of pristine palladium nanoparticles with the enhanced conductivity of graphene. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]