Publications by authors named "Kazumi Akai"
Article Synopsis
- Boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes were systematically analyzed as quasi-reference electrodes (QRE), focusing on different doping levels and surface terminations to evaluate their electrochemical stability.
- A BDD electrode with 1% boron and a hydrogen-terminated surface demonstrated minimal potential drift and excellent repeatability in measurements, indicating strong stability for electrochemical applications.
- The results suggest that BDD electrodes could be effectively used in harsh environments or for biological monitoring, enhancing our understanding of their capabilities in electrochemical processes.
Article Synopsis
- O and free chlorine are crucial for disinfection and organic degradation, but detecting their concentrations and understanding their interactions is challenging.
- A new method using boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes allows for the simultaneous detection of both O and free chlorine, taking advantage of BDD's wide potential window.
- The study finds that O can be accurately measured in acidic solutions, while free chlorine can only be detected after O is depleted, demonstrating distinct behavior in acidic and basic environments.
