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Hiden Analytical Ltd. Articles
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Advancing Precision in Plasma Enhanced ALD: The Role of the Hiden EQP Series
In materials science, precision in thin film deposition processes like Plasma Enhanced Atomic Layer Deposition (PEALD) is paramount. The ability to control film thickness and composition with high accuracy depends significantly on understanding and ...
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Unlocking the Future of Solar Energy with Advanced SIMS Analysis
The Rising Demand for Efficient Solar Solutions As the global community shifts towards renewable energy sources, solar voltaics have emerged as a key player in the sustainable energy landscape. This transition has sparked a growing need for ...
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Revolutionising Clean Combustion with Advanced Analytical Tools
In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, clean combustion technology stands out as a beacon of hope. This groundbreaking approach not only aims to significantly reduce harmful emissions but also enhances energy efficiency across numerous ...
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Decoding Electrode Chemistry for Battery Development
The world of battery development is being transformed by the intricate chemistry of electrodes. They play a key role in enhancing energy densities and overall battery performance. This can be seen in lithium-ion batteries and their application in ...
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Why Gas-Phase Dynamics are Central to Low-Pressure Plasma Applications
Low-pressure plasma applications are pivotal in the advancement of materials science and surface engineering. They offer unparalleled precision and control in the modification and synthesis of surface coatings and films. High Power Impulse ...
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Using TGA-MS to Explore Novel Hydrogen Carriers for Fuel Cells
Hydrogen (H2) production is pivotal in the global shift towards a net-zero carbon economy. Its elemental abundance and zero-emission combustion position it as an ideal renewable energy source. However, the journey to harness hydrogen’s full ...
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Hydrogen Production and Carbon Capture by Gas-Phase Methane Pyrolysis: A Feasibility Study
In order to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, fossil fuels such as oil and natural gas must be replaced by climate-neutral alternatives in the medium and long term. In this regard, hydrogen (H2) is considered as one of the most promising ...
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Why is Catalyst Research Central to Achieving Hydrogen Energy?
Catalyst research offers a vital contribution to the production of hydrogen energy. Green hydrogen has so much potential to make an impact on the productivity and efficiency of future sustainable energy sources. So, there is merit in understanding ...
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Controlling Li Dendritic Growth in Graphite Anodes by Potassium Electrolyte Additives for Li-Ion Batteries
Fast charging of present-day graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is essential to effectively decrease the charging time of electric vehicles (EVs), hence, reducing the usage of nonrenewable energies and their emissions. However, Li ...
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Titanium Nitride Deposition using HiPIMS
Unleashing the Power of Hiden EQP Series for Titanium Nitride Deposition using HiPIMS In today’s highly competitive market, industries are constantly seeking advanced coating techniques to enhance the performance of their products. One such ...
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Unveiling the Secrets of Lithium-Ion Batteries with FIB-SIMS
The rapid growth of the electric vehicle market and the increasing demand for portable electronics have driven the need for advanced energy storage systems. In recent years, lithium-ion batteries have emerged as a promising solution due to their ...
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An Ammonia-powered Fuel Cell Electric Golf Cart System
Ammonia (NH3) is a carbon-free hydrogen (H2) carrier, which enables liquid-phase H2 storage and transport under mild conditions. Although the concept of NH3-to-H2 has been frequently proposed, the practical application of NH3 as ...
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Measuring and Control of Ion Flux-Energy Distribution Functions
Ion-surface interaction plays a key role in several technological plasma applications such as physical and chemical sputtering, thin film deposition, surface modification, or ion implantation. For a systematic investigation of ion-induced changes in ...
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Time resolved plasma diagnostics for pulsed 2.45 GHz hydrogen discharges
A review of the last ten years of advances in temporal resolved plasma diagnostics for pulsed operated 2.45 GHz microwave-driven hydrogen discharges is presented. Special attention has been paid to the study of breakdown and decay processes where ...
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Direct observation of water reactivity on perovskite oxides using insitu isotopic oxygen exchange
The ability of mixed ionic and electronic conducting (MIEC) perovskite oxides (ABO3) to support both electronic and ionic conductivity, as well as their favourable catalytic properties and chemical and redox stability, make them promising electrode ...
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High-resolution observation of cathode spots in a magnetically steered vacuum arc plasma source
Hiden Analytical are proud sponsors of the IOPS Webinar “High-resolution observation of cathode spots in a magnetically steered vacuum arc plasma source – an Industry Perspective” taking place live at 5.00p.m. CET / 11.00a.m ...
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A Robust Two-dimensional Layered Metal-Organic Framework for Efficient Separation of Methane from Nitrogen
aKey Laboratory of Biomass Chemical Engineering of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, 38 Zheda Road, Hangzhou 310027, P. R. China. bInstitute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, ...
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Catalytic decomposition of NO2 over a copper-decorated metal-organic framework by non-thermal plasma
Nitrogen oxide (NOx) causes significant impacts on the environment and human health, and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is the most toxic and prevalent form of NOx in the atmosphere. Its removal and catalytic degradation into non-harmful species (i.e., N2) ...
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Hydrogenated Graphene for Hydrogen Storage Applications
Fully hydrogenated graphene, termed “graphane”, is composed of 7.7 % hydrogen by mass, and possesses unique physical, electrical, and optical properties. Like graphene however, pristine graphane is challenging to isolate in bulk form. ...
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CO<sub>2</sub><span> Valorization into Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) using a Co-Ni bimetallic Y<sub>2</sub><span>O<sub>3</sub><span> Based Catalysts
Recently, because of the increasing demand for natural gas and the reduction of greenhouse gases, interests have focused on the production of synthetic natural gas (SNG), which is suggested as an important future energy carrier. Hydrogenation of ...