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Engineering

Fabrication of VB2/Air Cells for Electrochemical Testing
Jessica Stuart 1, Ruben Lopez 2, Jason Lau 1, Xuguang Li 2, Mahesh Waje 2, Matthew Mullings 2, Christopher Rhodes 2, Stuart Licht 1
1Department of Chemistry, The George Washington University, 2Lynntech

A protocol is presented to study multi-electron metal/air battery systems by using previous technology developed for the zinc/air cell. Electrochemical testing is then performed on fabricated batteries to evaluate performance.

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Chemistry

Preparation and Use of Carbonyl-decorated Carbenes in the Activation of White Phosphorus
Antonio J. Torres 1, Christopher L. Dorsey 1, Todd W. Hudnall 1
1Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University

Here, we present a protocol for the synthesis of two carbonyl-decorated carbenes. The protocol makes these interesting compounds readily available to chemists of all skill levels. In addition to the synthesis of these two carbenes, their use in the activation of white phosphorus is also described.

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Engineering

Non-aqueous Electrode Processing and Construction of Lithium-ion Coin Cells
Malcolm Stein IV 1, Chien-Fan Chen 1, Daniel J. Robles 1, Christopher Rhodes 2, Partha P. Mukherjee 1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University

Non-aqueous electrode processing is central to the construction of coin cells and the evaluation of new electrode chemistries for lithium-ion batteries. A step-by-step guide to the basic practices needed as an electrochemical engineer working with batteries in an academic experimental setting is furnished.

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Engineering

Electroactive Polymer Nanoparticles Exhibiting Photothermal Properties
Travis Cantu 1, Bradley Rodier 2, Zachary Iszard 2, Alissa Kilian 2, Varun Pattani 3, Kyle Walsh 2, Katharina Weber 2, James Tunnell 3, Tania Betancourt 1,2, Jennifer Irvin 1,2
1Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program, Texas State University, 2Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, 3Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin

A protocol is presented for the synthesis and preparation of nanoparticles consisting of electroactive polymers.

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Chemistry

Effect of Microwave Synthesis Conditions on the Structure of Nickel Hydroxide Nanosheets
Samuel W. Kimmel 1, Vivian Kuykendall 2, Cole Mough 2, Avery Landry 3, Christopher P. Rhodes 1,2
1Materials Science, Engineering, and Commercialization Program, Texas State University, 2Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Texas State University, 3Westlake Highschool

Nickel hydroxide nanosheets are synthesized by a microwave-assisted hydrothermal reaction. This protocol demonstrates that the reaction temperature and time used for microwave synthesis affects the reaction yield, crystal structure, and local coordination environment.

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