Antibacterial and antioxidant potential analysis of leaf extract and its synthesized silver nanoparticles.

The potential applications of plant extract and nanoparticles in antibacterial and antioxidant studies have garnered significant interest in recent times. Despite being utilized in Ethiopian traditional medicine, (qetetina) constituents and its usage in nanoparticle synthesis remain relatively unexplored. This study explores the potential of the plant extract and its nanoparticles for antibacterial and antioxidant applications, with a focus on the leaf extracts and its silver nanoparticles.

Concentration Optimization of Localized Cu and Cu on Cu-Based Electrodes for Improving Electrochemical Generation of Ethanol from Carbon Dioxide.

Copper-based electrodes can catalyze electroreduction of CO to two-carbon products. However, obtaining a specific product with high efficiency depends on the oxidation state of Cu for the Cu-based materials. In this study, Cu-based electrodes were prepared on fluorinated tin oxide (FTO) using the one-step electrodeposition method.

Designed Synergetic Effect of Electrolyte Additives to Improve Interfacial Chemistry of MCMB Electrode in Propylene Carbonate-Based Electrolyte for Enhanced Low and Room Temperature Performance.

The performance of lithium ion batteries rapidly falls at lower temperatures due to decreasing conductivity of electrolytes and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on graphite anode. Hence, it limits the practical use of lithium ion batteries at subzero temperatures and also affects the development of lithium ion batteries for widespread applications. The SEI formed on the graphite surface is very influential in determining the performance of the battery.

Improved Interfacial Properties of MCMB Electrode by 1-(Trimethylsilyl)imidazole as New Electrolyte Additive To Suppress LiPF Decomposition.

Trace water content in the electrolyte causes the degradation of LiPF, and the decomposed products further react with water to produce HF, which alters the surface of anode and cathode. As a result, the reaction of HF and the deposition of decomposed products on electrode surface cause significant capacity fading of cells. Avoiding these phenomena is crucial for lithium ion batteries.