Multifunctionality and Processability of a Thermoplastic Based Gel Electrolyte Cell for the Realization of Structural Batteries.

In this work, a battery layup consisting of a poorly flammable ionic liquid electrolyte and a poly(vinylidene fluoride--hexafluoropropylene) (PVdF-HFP) thermoplastic has been developed along with composite anode and cathode electrodes. The developed gel electrolyte exhibits feasible ionic conductivity of about 1 mS/cm at 30 °C. State-of-the-art active electrode materials, i.

Influence of 3D Structural Design on the Electrochemical Performance of Aluminum Metal as Negative Electrode for Li-Ion Batteries.

Aluminum (Al) is one of the most promising active materials for producing next-generation negative electrodes for lithium (Li)-ion batteries. It features low density, high specific capacity, and low working potential, making it ideal for producing energy-dense cells. However, this material loses its electrochemical activity within 100 cycles, making it practically unusable.

Ten-year retrospective data analysis reveals frequent respiratory co-infections in hospitalized patients in Augsburg.

Clinical data on the types of respiratory pathogens which are most frequently engaged in respiratory co-infections of children and adults are lacking. We analyzed 10 years of data on a total of over 15,000 tests for 16 viral and bacterial pathogens detected in clinical samples at the University Hospital of Augsburg, Germany. Co-infection frequencies and their seasonal patterns were examined using a proportional distribution model.

Closed-Pore Formation in Oxygen Electrodes for Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells Investigated by Impedance Spectroscopy.

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy was used to investigate the chemical capacitance of LaSrCoO (LSC) thin-film electrodes under anodic polarization (i.e., in the electrolysis mode).

Formation and Detection of High-Pressure Oxygen in Closed Pores of LaSrCoO Solid Oxide Electrolysis Anodes.

The chemical capacitance of LaSrCoO (LSC) thin film microelectrodes with different microstructures was investigated upon varying anodic DC voltages. Dense and porous electrodes (open porosity) were prepared by using different parameters during pulsed laser deposition (PLD). Furthermore, electrodes with closed porosity were fabricated by depositing a dense capping layer on a porous film.

Hidden Wolbachia diversity in field populations of the European cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi (Diptera, Tephritidae).

The European cherry fruit fly Rhagoletis cerasi has been a field model for cytoplasmic incompatibility since the mid 1970s. Two Wolbachia strains were detected in this tephritid species and wCer2 was described as the CI inducing agent dividing European populations into two unidirectional incompatible groups, i.e.