Atom probe tomography
Atom probe tomography (APT) provides three-dimensional compositional mapping with sub-
nanometre resolution. The sensitivity of APT is in the range of parts per million for all …
nanometre resolution. The sensitivity of APT is in the range of parts per million for all …
Elucidating the roles of electric fields in catalysis: a perspective
This Perspective illustrates how the presence of internal and external electric fields can
affect catalytic activity and selectivity, with a focus on heterogeneous catalysts. Specifically …
affect catalytic activity and selectivity, with a focus on heterogeneous catalysts. Specifically …
Ab initio molecular dynamics studies of the electric-field-induced catalytic effects on liquids
Electric fields produce a range of effects by interacting with atoms, molecules, and complex
matter modifying the activation barriers of chemical reactions, shaping their free-energy …
matter modifying the activation barriers of chemical reactions, shaping their free-energy …
A high voltage direct current droplet-based electricity generator inspired by thunderbolts
J Dong, C Xu, L Zhu, X Zhao, H Zhou, H Liu, G Xu… - Nano Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Relatively low output of alternating current (AC) pulsed electricity generated by impinging a
water droplet on a hydrophobic surface is difficult for practical utilization. Though high peak …
water droplet on a hydrophobic surface is difficult for practical utilization. Though high peak …
Nuclear quantum effects largely influence molecular dissociation and proton transfer in liquid water under an electric field
G Cassone - The journal of physical chemistry letters, 2020 - ACS Publications
Proton transfer in liquid water controls acid–base chemistry, crucial enzyme reactions, and
the functioning of fuel cells. Externally applied static electric fields in water are capable of …
the functioning of fuel cells. Externally applied static electric fields in water are capable of …
Gold–rhodium nanoflowers for the plasmon-enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction under visible light
MPS Rodrigues, AHB Dourado, LO Cutolo… - ACS …, 2021 - ACS Publications
State of the art electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) are based on
metal nanoparticles (NPs). It has been shown that the localized surface plasmon resonance …
metal nanoparticles (NPs). It has been shown that the localized surface plasmon resonance …
Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics Study of Dissociation of Water under an Electric Field
The behavior of liquid water under an electric field is a crucial phenomenon in science and
engineering. However, its detailed description at a microscopic level is difficult to achieve …
engineering. However, its detailed description at a microscopic level is difficult to achieve …
Deep learning-assisted investigation of electric field–dipole effects on catalytic ammonia synthesis
External electric fields can modify binding energies of reactive surface species and enhance
catalytic performance of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions. In this work, we used density …
catalytic performance of heterogeneously catalyzed reactions. In this work, we used density …
Enhancing the understanding of hydrogen evolution and oxidation reactions on Pt (111) through ab initio simulation of electrode/electrolyte kinetics
L Liu, Y Liu, C Liu - Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2020 - ACS Publications
The hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) play an
important role in hydrogen-based energy conversion. However, the sluggish kinetics in …
important role in hydrogen-based energy conversion. However, the sluggish kinetics in …
Electrofreezing of liquid water at ambient conditions
G Cassone, F Martelli - Nature Communications, 2024 - nature.com
Water is routinely exposed to external electric fields. Whether, for example, at physiological
conditions, in contact with biological systems, or at the interface of polar surfaces in …
conditions, in contact with biological systems, or at the interface of polar surfaces in …