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Hiden Analytical Ltd. Articles
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Gas Analysers for Fuel Cell Research
This article was originally published on 14th August 2019 and has been updated to reflect the latest industry research. Electrochemical fuel cells are a transformative innovation in sustainable energy, offering the potential to replace combustion ...
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How Biogas is Produced Safely with Continuous On-line Monitoring
Biogas production has evolved from a niche practice into a pivotal part of renewable energy, converting organic waste into a clean energy source. Wastewater treatment plants, food waste facilities, and landfill gas recovery systems utilise anaerobic ...
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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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Effect of 3 T magnetic field on RF plasma sputtering in an ITER-relevant first mirror unit
Metallic first mirrors (FMs) make up important components in many of the optical diagnostic systems in the fusion reactor ITER. They are responsible for directing the light from the fusion plasma towards the diagnostic sensors through an optical ...
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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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Gas Evolution from Battery Electrodes
Although tremendous efforts are made in developing stable Zn electrodes and bifunctional catalysts in rechargeable Zn–air batteries, the charging process is seldom reported. Herein, an in-depth investigation into the gas evolution on the air ...
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Gas Phase Reaction Dynamics in Pulsed Laser Deposition
Pulsed laser deposition (PLD) has proved to be an outstanding technique for the deposition of complex oxide thin films due to its ability to congruently transfer the target composition to the deposited film. The deposition of many oxides is usually ...
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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 ...
