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Evaluation of the corrosion protection properties of an epoxy coating containing sol-gel surface modified nano-zirconia on mild steel
, Article RSC Advances ; Volume 5, Issue 36 , Mar , 2015 , Pages 28769-28777 ; 20462069 (ISSN) ; Mahdavian, M ; Karimi, E ; Sharif University of Technology
Royal Society of Chemistry
2015
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In this study, the effect of surface modified nano-zirconia (nano-ZrO2) on the corrosion protection of epoxy coating on mild steel was investigated. An organosilane (trimethoxy methyl silane) was used as a surface modifier to improve the dispersability of the inorganic nanoparticles in the organic coating matrix. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to characterize the sol-gel surface modified nanoparticles. The dispersability of the modified and unmodified nano-zirconia in an epoxy coating was examined by field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and salt spray were employed to...
Estimation of the kinetic parameters of processes at the negative plate of lead-acid batteries by impedance studies
, Article Journal of Power Sources ; Volume 195, Issue 17 , September , 2010 , Pages 5789-5793 ; 03787753 (ISSN) ; Hejabi, M ; Gobal, F ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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Impedance characteristics of the negative electrode of lead-acid battery were derived on the basis of fundamental interfacial processes occurring at the electrode. The solution of the governing equations was presented in terms of a simple equivalent circuit consisting of resistive and capacitive loops in which charge transfer and sulfate layer formation and also mass transfer (Warburg) elements are considered. The kinetic parameters were deduced by fitting the theoretically derived impedance to the experimental data. Impedance at various States of Charge (SoC) was also examined
Fabrication of self-organised highly ordered titanium oxide nanotube arrays by anodic oxidation and characterisation
, Article International Journal of Nanomanufacturing ; Volume 5, Issue 3-4 , 2010 , Pages 297-309 ; 17469392 (ISSN) ; Ahadian, M. M ; Iraji Zad, A ; Taghavinia, N ; Dolati, A. G ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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Self-organised and vertically oriented titanium oxide nanotube array (TNTA) has been synthesised by potentiostat anodisation of Ti foil in fluoride-based electrolyte. By varying the anodisation voltage from 8 V to 24 V it was possible to gradually change the topologies of nanotubes. The size of TNTAs was measured using SEM images and also determined based on a non-destructive optical method. In addition, photoelectrochemical properties of nanotubular TiO2/Ti electrodes were examined by anodic photocurrent response, potentiodynamic polarisation measurements and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. A general equivalent circuit model was proposed for photoelectrochemical system consists of...
Electrochemically Assisted Photocatalytic Oxidation of Methanol on TiO2 Nanotube Arrays
, Article Journal of Materials Science and Technology ; Volume 26, Issue 6 , June , 2010 , Pages 535-541 ; 10050302 (ISSN) ; Irajizad, A ; Taghavinia, N ; Rahman, M ; Ahadian, M. M ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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The influence of an externally applied bias on photocatalytic performance of crystallized TiO2/Ti nanotubular electrode formed by anodization in fluoride-based electrolyte were investigated and compared to the behavior of multiporous TiO2 electrode. The photoelectrocatalytic oxidation behavior of methanol over the nanotubular electrode has been studied by measuring photocurrent response, potentiodynamic polarization spectroscopy and using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). It was found that the photoelectrocatalytic oxidation and the charge transfer rate constant of reaction on TiO2/Ti nanotubular electrode can significantly be increased by applying electrochemical bias. Moreover,...
A preliminary study of the electro-oxidation of l-ascorbic acid on polycrystalline silver in alkaline solution
, Article Journal of Power Sources ; Volume 195, Issue 1 , 2010 , Pages 165-169 ; 03787753 (ISSN) ; Gobal, F ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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Electrochemical oxidation of l-ascorbic acid on polycrystalline silver in alkaline aqueous solutions is studied by cyclic voltammetry (CV), chronoamperometry (CA) and impedance spectroscopy (IS). The anodic electro-oxidation starts at -500 mV versus SCE and shows continued anodic oxidation in the cathodic half cycle in the CV regime signifying slowly oxidizing adsorbates. Diffusion coefficient of ascorbate ion measured under both voltammetric regimes is around 1.4 × 10-5 cm2 s-1. Impedance spectroscopy measures the capacitances associated with double layer and adsorption around 50 μF cm-2 and 4 mF cm-2 as well as the adsorption and decomposition resistances (rates). © 2009 Elsevier B.V. All...
Multistep reduction of oxygen on polycrystalline silver in alkaline solution
, Article Cuihua Xuebao/Chinese Journal of Catalysis ; Volume 31, Issue 5 , 2010 , Pages 541-546 ; 02539837 (ISSN) ; Gobal, F ; Mahjani, M. G ; Hosseini Aliabadi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
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Oxygen reduction on a polycrystalline silver electrode was studied by cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The reaction occurred by a two-electron pathway. The steps in the mechanism were observed in the cyclic voltammograms recorded with different scan rates. The intermediates formed in the steps were detected by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
Influence of annealing on the electrochemical behavior of finemet amorphous and nanocrystalline alloy
, Article Journal of Materials Science ; Volume 45, Issue 2 , 2010 , Pages 546-551 ; 00222461 (ISSN) ; Nozad Golikand, A ; Madaah Hosseini, H. R ; Asgari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
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The electrochemical corrosion behavior of finemet alloy at various heat treatment temperatures was investigated. Thermal behavior and structural changes were studied using differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray diffractometry, respectively. The electrochemical corrosion of amorphous and annealed samples was investigated in 0.10 M NaOH solution using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and linear sweep voltammetery. Changes in morphology of the samples before and after corrosion were characterized using optical microscope. The results showed that structural relaxation and nanocrystallization during the heat treatment improved corrosion behavior of the alloy. The heat-treated alloy at...
The pH effects on the capacitive behavior of nanostructured molybdenum oxide
, Article Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry ; Volume 14, Issue 4 , 2010 , Pages 681-686 ; 14328488 (ISSN) ; Gobal, F ; Raissi, H ; Moghiminia, S ; Sharif University of Technology
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Nanostructured molybdenum oxide having a particle size in the range of 30-80 nm was prepared by potentiodynamic electrodeposition method, and the effects of H2SO4 concentration on its capacitive behavior were studied by cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Poor to fair capacitive behaviors were witnessed depending on the electrolyte concentration and conditions of charge/discharge. Increasing acid concentration to 0.02 M had favorable effect, while beyond that, the effect was detrimental. Capacitance around 600 F g-1 was recorded in the potential range of 0 to -0.55 V vs. Ag/AgCl
On the pseudocapacitive behavior of nanostructured molybdenum oxide
, Article Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry ; Volume 14, Issue 4 , 2010 , Pages 643-650 ; 14328488 (ISSN) ; Gobal, F ; Raissi, H ; Moghiminia, S ; Sharif University of Technology
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Nanostructured molybdenum oxide was potentiodynamically deposited onto a stainless steel surface from an aqueous bath by cycling the potential between 0 and -0.75 V vs. Ag/AgCl. The deposit consisted of particulates in the range of 30 to 80 nm. Electrochemical studies under galvanostatic charge/discharge and also impedance spectroscopy revealed capacitive behavior in the potential range of -0.3 to -0.55 V vs. Ag/AgCl with the value of 477 F g-1 at 0.1 mA/cm2. An equivalent circuit comprising of three parallel branches consisting of double-layer capacitance, Warburg impedance, and a constant phase element signifying pseudo-capacitance each coupled with their corresponding resistances was...
Synthesis, characterization and performance determination of an Ag@Pt/C electrocatalyst for the ORR in a PEM fuel cell
, Article International Journal of Hydrogen Energy ; Volume 41, Issue 45 , 2016 , Pages 20720-20730 ; 03603199 (ISSN) ; Kazemeini, M ; Bastani, D ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2016
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Ag@Pt nanoparticles synthesized with different Ag/Pt mass ratios utilizing ultrasonic treatment method. These materials were supported on Vulcan XC-72 and utilized as cathode in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). The morphology of this material characterized through the x-ray diffraction (XRD), induced coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) as well as; high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) techniques. To begin with, it was proven that, the prepared Ag@Pt/C catalyst possessed a core–shell nanostructure. The electrochemical properties of this material investigated through the Cyclic Voltammetry (CV), linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) and...
Impact of preparation method of TiO2-RGO nanocomposite photoanodes on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells
, Article Electrochimica Acta ; Volume 219 , 2016 , Pages 38-48 ; 00134686 (ISSN) ; Mohammadi, M. R ; Lianos, P ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2016
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In this work, a comparative study has been performed on two ex-situ and one in-situ doping of titania photoanodes with reduced graphene oxide. The presence of finely dispersed reduced graphene oxide facilitates electron transport and reduces electron-hole recombination resulting in a better performance of doped titania photoanodes. It was found that in-situ doping, i.e. introduction of graphene oxide in solution together with titania precursor was the most performant case of graphene doping. This result was obvious by studying dye-sensitized solar cells based on such doped photoanodes but was also and mainly analytically demonstrated by subjecting the obtained materials to characterization...
Sunlight driven photoelectrochemical light-to-electricity conversion of screen-printed surface nanostructured TiO2 decorated with plasmonic Au nanoparticles
, Article Electrochimica Acta ; Volume 219 , 2016 , Pages 386-393 ; 00134686 (ISSN) ; Masudy Panah, S ; Jalali, M ; Liang Goh, G. K ; Dolati, A ; Ghorbani, M ; Riahi Noori, N ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2016
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In this paper, we report a promising sunlight-driven screen-printed TiO2 porous nanorods (PNR) photoanode decorated with Au plasmonic nanostructures for photoelectrochemical (PEC) light-to-electricity conversion. Fabricated photoanodes were characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-Ray diffraction analysis, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, N2 adsorption-desorption isotherms, UV–vis spectroscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in detail. The Au-PNR-TiO2 photoanode demonstrates superior PEC activities both under simulated sunlight and visible light irradiation. Interestingly,...
Effect of pulse current parameters on the mechanical and corrosion properties of anodized nanoporous aluminum coatings
, Article Materials Chemistry and Physics ; Volume 183 , 2016 , Pages 490-498 ; 02540584 (ISSN) ; Ahmadi, Sh ; Afshar, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2016
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In this study, the effects of pulse current parameters on corrosion resistance and mechanical properties of anodized coatings were evaluated. Hardness measurements, polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy tests were employed to investigate the mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of these coatings. Also, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) was used to analyze the surface morphology and microstructure of the coatings. It was found that the properties of anodized coatings were dependent on various parameters, among which, time, temperature and pulse current parameters (current density limit, frequency and duty cycle) were optimized. Analysis of Variance...
Inhibitor-loaded conducting polymer capsules for active corrosion protection of coating defects
, Article Corrosion Science ; Volume 112 , 2016 , Pages 138-149 ; 0010938X (ISSN) ; Ghorbani, M ; Shojaei, A ; Mol, J. M. C ; Terryn, H ; Baert, K ; Gonzalez Garcia, Y ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
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This work presents the synthesis of nanostructured hollow polyaniline (PANI) capsules and their application for encapsulation of corrosion inhibitor 2-Mercaptobenzothiazole (MBT). The pH-triggered release of MBT from the capsules was evidenced using UV–vis and Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS). Incorporation of MBT loaded PANI capsules into epoxy ester coating on AA2024-T3 resulted in a protective system with self-healing ability confirmed by Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) and Scanning Vibrating Electrode Technique (SVET). The results showed that the incorporation of MBT-loaded PANI capsules into the coating has significantly improved its corrosion protection...
A low cost and highly active non-noble alloy electrocatalyst for hydrazine oxidation based on nickel ternary alloy at the surface of graphite electrode
, Article Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry ; Volume 763 , 2016 , Pages 134-140 ; 15726657 (ISSN) ; Rostami, T ; Mahjani, M. G ; Gobal, F ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2016
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The electrocatalytic oxidation of hydrazine was studied over Ni, Cu, Co and Ni-based ternary alloy on graphite electrodes in alkaline solution. The catalysts were prepared by cycling the graphite electrode in solutions containing Ni, Cu and Co ions at cathodic potentials. The synergistic effects and the catalytic activity of the modified electrodes were investigated by cyclic voltammetry (CV), chronoamperometry (CA) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). It was found that, in the presence of hydrazine, the modified Ni-based ternary alloy electrode (G/NiCuCo) exhibited a good catalytic activity for the oxidation of hydrazine at a reduced overpotential and it has a significant high...
A simple label-free electrochemical DNA biosensor based on carbon nanotube-DNA interaction
, Article RSC Advances ; Volume 6, Issue 19 , 2016 , Pages 15592-15598 ; 20462069 (ISSN) ; Salimian, R ; Kalhor, H. R ; Sharif University of Technology
Royal Society of Chemistry
2016
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A simple platform based on a hairpin oligonucleotide switch and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) for the ultrasensitive detection of specific DNA sequences has been developed. In this approach, the π-stacking interaction of single-strand DNA-MWCNT was employed to construct an electrochemical DNA biosensor. Changes to the surface conductivity, based on the MWCNT replacement, were monitored by using the electrochemical species [Fe(CN)6]3-/4- as a redox probe. Morphological and voltammetric characterizations of the electrode surface were performed using atomic force microscopy (AFM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), cyclic voltammetry (CV), differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) and...
A study on utilizing different metals as the back contact of CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite solar cells
, Article Journal of Materials Chemistry A ; Volume 4, Issue 35 , 2016 , Pages 13488-13498 ; 20507488 (ISSN) ; Shahbazi, S ; Taghavinia, N ; Wu, H. P ; Wei Guang Diau, E ; Sharif University of Technology
Royal Society of Chemistry
2016
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Organic-inorganic halide perovskite solar cells have attracted considerable interest due to their high efficiency and low fabrication cost. Au and Ag are usually used as the back contact metals but have limitations such as Au is too expensive and Ag is unstable. Here, Pt, Au, Ni, Cu, Cr and Ag were studied as the back contact electrodes for perovskite solar cells. We looked at how the work function of metals can affect their photovoltaic characteristics. The compositional and electrical characterizations were studied using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS). The general trend observed was that the shunt resistance and open-circuit voltage...
Zinc oxide/copper sulfide nanorods as a highly catalytic counter electrode material for quantum dot sensitized solar cells
, Article RSC Advances ; Volume 6, Issue 57 , 2016 , Pages 51894-51899 ; 20462069 (ISSN) ; Ghahary, R ; Shokri, M ; Ahmadi, V ; Sharif University of Technology
Royal Society of Chemistry
2016
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Copper sulfide deposited ZnO nanorods (ZnO NRs/CuS) have been applied as a new counter electrode material with high electrocatalytic activity towards polysulfide electrolyte, which results in the formation of a highly efficient counter electrode for QDSSCs. It was observed from the current density-voltage (J-V) characteristics that the short-circuit current density (Jsc), power conversion efficiency (PCE), and fill factor (FF) were enhanced from 7.63 mA cm-2 to 14.48 mA cm-2, 1.59% to 4.18%, and 0.29 to 0.38, respectively, when a bare CuS counter electrode was changed to a ZnO NRs/CuS counter electrode. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), Tafel polarization and cyclic voltammetry...
Au-Pd bimetallic nanoparticle electrodes for direct electroreduction of hexavalent chromium complexes
, Article Australian Journal of Chemistry ; Volume 69, Issue 4 , 2016 , Pages 423-430 ; 00049425 (ISSN) ; Hariri, M. B ; Kushwaha, A ; Dolati, A ; Ghorbani, M ; Goh, G. K. L ; Sharif University of Technology
CSIRO
2016
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This paper reports a simple, low-cost, and effective electrochemical technique for sensing and reducing CrVI based on a Au-Pd bimetallic nanoparticle (BNP)-decorated indium tin oxide (ITO) conducting glass electrode. It was observed that the Au-Pd BNP-decorated ITO electrode could significantly boost the electrochemical reduction of CrVI when compared with either Au nanoparticle- or Pd nanoparticle-decorated ITO electrodes. These BNP-decorated electrodes exhibited a wide linear concentration range of 0.001-100 μM, a very low detection limit (signal-to-noise ratio = 3) of 0.3 nM, and a high sensitivity of 1.701 μA μM-1. From electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, it was revealed that this...
The effect of sol-gel surface modified silver nanoparticles on the protective properties of the epoxy coating
, Article RSC Advances ; Volume 6, Issue 23 , 2016 , Pages 18996-19006 ; 20462069 (ISSN) ; Haddadi, S. A ; Mahdavian, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Royal Society of Chemistry
2016
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In this study, the effect of surface modified silver nanoparticles on the corrosion protection of an epoxy coating on mild steel was studied. An organosilane (3-methoxy silyl propyl metacrylate) was used as a surface modifier to increase the dispersability of the inorganic nanoparticles in the organic epoxy coating matrix. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) were used to characterize the surface modified nanoparticles. Differential scanning colorimetry (DSC) was employed to study the effects of modified and unmodified nano-silver on the curing heat and glass transition temperature of the epoxy coatings. Salt spray and electrochemical impedance...