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dr hab. inż. Monika Wilamowska-Zawłocka
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Year 2025
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Methods and Instruments | Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy
PublicationScanning electrochemical microscopy is based on the recording of electrolysis currents (Faradaic currents) at a microelectrode (ME) probe that is scanned over the sample. Different working modes are available to couple the electrolysis at the ME to reactions at the sample. The article explains their principles and provides examples of their application. The feedback mode, the sample-generation/tip collection mode, the redox-competition...
Year 2024
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N-doped graphene quantum dot-decorated MOF-derived yolk-shell ZnO/NiO hybrids to boost lithium and sodium ion battery performance
PublicationSurface engineering at the nanoscale to obtain robust interface between metal oxides and quantum dots is essential for improving the performance and stability of battery materials. Herein, we designed and prepared novel N-doped graphene quantum dot-modified ZnO/NiO anode materials with a well-defined yolk-shell structure for lithium and sodium-ion batteries. NG QDs were assembled on the ZnO/NiO microspheres using three different...
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Polymer derived SiOC/Sn nanocomposites from a low-cost single source precursor as anode materials for lithium storage applications
PublicationMetal- based materials capable of lithium (Li) alloy formation are key to realization of the next generation of high-energy density anodes for Li-ion batteries, owing to their high storage capacity. Designing a good sup- porting matrix is essential for homogeneously nesting these metallic nanodomains, to effectively utilize their high capacity while tackling the volume expansion issues. Silicon oxycarbides (SiOC), obtained via...
Year 2023
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A facile strategy for reclaiming discarded graphite and harnessing the rate capabilities of graphite anodes
PublicationGraphite negative electrodes are unbeaten hitherto in lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) due to their unique chemical and physical properties. Thus, the increasing scarcity of graphite resources makes smart recycling or repurposing of discarded graphite particularly imperative. However, the current recycling techniques still need to be improved upon with urgency. Herein a facile and efficient hydrometallurgical process is reported to...
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Conversion of waste biomass to designed and tailored activated chars with valuable properties for adsorption and electrochemical applications
PublicationWaste biomass, a renewable energy source, is inexpensive material that has great potential in sorp-tion and electrochemical application. The selected waste materials (corncobs, coconut shells, wal-nuts, and pistachio husks) allow to close the production cycle and enable material recycling, which are important aspects in the hierarchy of waste management. The proposed methodology for pro-duction and activation of biochars can be...
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Impact of blending with polystyrene on the microstructural and electrochemical properties of SiOC ceramic
PublicationIn this work, we present the electrochemical behavior and microstructural analysis of silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) ceramics influenced by an addition of polystyrene (PS). Polymer-derived ceramics were obtained by pyrolysis (1000°C, Ar atmosphere) of different polysiloxanes prepared by sol–gel synthesis. This method is very effective to obtain desired composition of final ceramic. Two alkoxysilanes phenylthriethoxysilane and diphenyldimethoxysilane...
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Magazynowanie energii elektrycznej
PublicationŚwiatowa gospodarka opiera się na energii, dlatego wymaga się, aby energia była łatwo dostępna, stosunkowo tania, a jej dostawy niezawodne. Zmiany klimatyczne powodują jednak, że wzrastają wymogi dotyczące redukcji emisji CO2, a co za tym idzie – zwiększenia udziału „zielonej energii” pochodzącej ze źródeł odnawialnych. Ramy europejskiej polityki klimatyczno-energetycznej do roku 2030 zakładają m.in. redukcję emisji ditlenku węgla...
Year 2022
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Material Design and Optimisation of Electrochemical Li-Ion Storage Properties of Ternary Silicon Oxycarbide/Graphite/Tin Nanocomposites
PublicationIn this work, we present the characterization and electrochemical performance of various ternary silicon oxycarbide/graphite/tin (SiOC/C/Sn) nanocomposites as anodes for lithium-ion batteries. In binary SiOC/Sn composites, tin nanoparticles may be produced in situ via carbothermal reduction of SnO2 to metallic Sn, which consumes free carbon from the SiOC ceramic phase, thereby limiting the carbon content in the final ceramic nanocomposite....
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Silicon oxycarbide-tin nanocomposite derived from a UV crosslinked single source preceramic precursor as high-performance anode materials for Li-ion batteries
PublicationIn this work, we report an innovative and facile UV light-assisted synthesis of a nanocomposite based on silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) and tin nanoparticles. SiOC ceramic matrix, containing a conductive free carbon phase, participates in lithium-ion storage, and buffers the volume changes of Li-alloying/de-alloying material. The reported synthesis procedure through a polymer-derived ceramic route involves the preparation of a single-source...
Year 2021
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New insights on lithium storage in silicon oxycarbide/carbon composites: Impact of microstructure on electrochemical properties
PublicationIn this work, we study the impact of the preceramic precursor vinyltriethoxysilane (VTES) on the electrochemical performance of silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) glass/graphite composites. We apply an innovative approach based on high-power ultrasounds in order to obtain highly homogenous composites with a uniform distribution of small graphitic flakes. This procedure enhances gelation and drying of VTES-based preceramic polymer/graphite...
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Understanding the capacitance of thin composite films based on conducting polymer and carbon nanostructures in aqueous electrolytes
PublicationIn this work electrochemical performance of thin composite films consisted of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT), graphene oxide (GOx) and oxidized multiwalled carbon nanotubes (oxMWCNTs) is investigated in various sulphates (Li2SO4, Na2SO4, K2SO4, MgSO4) and acidic (H2SO4) electrolytes. Capacitance values, rate capability and cycling stability achieved for the composite layers are correlated with the electrolytes’ properties...
Year 2020
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Capacitance Enhancement by Incorporation of Functionalised Carbon Nanotubes into Poly(3,4-Ethylenedioxythiophene)/Graphene Oxide Composites
PublicationThis paper reports on the role of oxidised carbon nanotubes (oxMWCNTs) present in poly-3,4-ethylenedioxytiophene (PEDOT)/graphene oxide (GOx) composite. The final ternary composites (pEDOT/GOx/oxMWCNTs) are synthesised by an electrodeposition process from the suspension-containing monomer, oxidised carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide. Dissociated functional groups on the surface of graphene oxide play a role of counter-ions for the...
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Chestnut-Derived Activated Carbon as a Prospective Material for Energy Storage
PublicationIn this work, we present the preparation and characterization of biomass-derived activatedcarbon (AC) in view of its application as electrode material for electrochemical capacitors. Porouscarbons are prepared by pyrolysis of chestnut seeds and subsequent activation of the obtainedbiochar. We investigate here two activation methods, namely, physical by CO2and chemical usingKOH. Morphology, structure and specific surface area (SSA)...
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Silicon Oxycarbide-Graphite Electrodes for High-Power Energy Storage Devices
PublicationHerein we present a study on polymer-derived silicon oxycarbide (SiOC)/graphite composites for a potential application as an electrode in high power energy storage devices, such as Lithium-Ion Capacitor (LIC). The composites were processed using high power ultrasound-assisted sol-gel synthesis followed by pyrolysis. The intensive sonication enhances gelation and drying process, improving the homogenous distribution of the graphitic...
Year 2019
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Elektrolity stosowane w kondensatorach elektrochemicznych
PublicationPrzedstawiono trzy główne grupy elektrolitów ciekłych stosowanych w kondensatorach elektrochemicznych: elektrolity wodne, organiczne oraz ciecze jonowe. Przedstawiono ich właściwości, skład, problemy związane z użytkowaniem, a także najnowsze osiągnięcia w rozwoju poszczególnych grup elektrolitów ciekłych. Omówiono także dodatki do elektrolitów, ich rodzaje oraz wpływ na właściwości elektrolitu i pracę urządzenia.
Year 2018
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Electrode materials for electrochemical capacitors based on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes characterized in aqueous and aprotic electrolytes
PublicationWithin this work, we report a facile one-stage synthesis of nanocomposites based on functionalized carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and electroactive polymer poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene). Three different composites are investigated as potential electrode materials for the electrochemical capacitors. Two of the composites contain carbon nanotubes (ox-CNTs), functionalized by acid oxidation process (65% HNO3, 120 °C). The third composite...
Year 2017
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High-performance method of carbon nanotubes modification by microwave plasma for thin composite films preparation
PublicationIn this work we present a simple and efficient method of nitrogen plasma modification of carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The process allows for treatment of the nanotubes in the form of powder with quite a high yield (65 mg of CNTs per hour). The modified carbon nanotubes contain approx. 3.8% of nitrogen, mostly in the pyridinic form. Plasma treated CNTs exhibit better dispersibility in water and higher electric capacitance than pristine...
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Nanorurki węglowe domieszkowane azotem. Synteza i zastosowania
PublicationPrzedstawiono rodzaje i właściwości nanorurek węglowych. Szczególną uwagę poświęcono nanorurkom węglowym domieszkowanym azotem (N-CNT). Zaprezentowano sposoby syntezy oraz modyfikacji N-CNT. Omówiono także możliwości wykorzystania nanorurek jako elektrod w urządzeniach do magazynowania i konwersji energii elektrycznej oraz w elektrokatalizie.
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Urządzenia do konwersji i magazynowania energii
PublicationEfektywne akumulowanie energii elektrycznej stanowi rosnący problem, w szczególności ze względu na możliwość magazynowania energii otrzymanej przy pomocy systemów opartych na odnawialnych źródłach energii, a także ze względu na wzrastające zapotrzebowanie na przenośne urządzenia elektryczne o coraz większych wymaganiach energetycznych. W poniższej pracy zostały przedstawione dwa rodzaje urządzeń służące do konwersji i magazynowania...
Year 2016
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Electroactive polymer/graphene oxide nanostructured composites; evidence for direct chemical interactions between PEDOT and GOx
PublicationThis work concerns electrochemical synthesis of nanocomposites consisting of conducting polymer and reduced graphene oxide (rGOx) as electrode materials for supercapacitors. The electrosynthesis was performed in an aqueous solution of the 3,4-ethylenedioxytiophene (EDOT) monomer and graphene oxide (GOx) without supporting electrolyte. The amount of GOx was optimized to obtain the best electrochemical performance of the nanocomposite...
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Electrochemical synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites based on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and functionalized carbon nanotubes
PublicationThis work is focused on new composite materials consisting of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (pEDOT) and functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes synthesized electrochemically. Three types of composites were synthesized: the first one containing carbon nanotubes with carboxyl groups (covalent functionalization), the second one containing oxidized carbon nanotubes ox-MWCNTs (with different oxygen-rich polar groups) (covalent...
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Reliable renewable energy – application of electrochemical capacitors for electrical energy storage
PublicationThis paper presents electrical energy storage devices such as electrochemical capacitors, their principle of operation and electrode materials most commonly used in their manufacturing technology. Moreover, our research on development of new nanocomposite materials based on multi-walled carbon nanotubes and conducting polymer is shown. Additionally, the possibility and advantages of application of supercapacitors for accumulation...
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Silicon oxycarbide ceramics as anodes for lithium ion batteries: influence of carbon content on lithium storage capacity
PublicationWe report here on the synthesis and characterization of silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) in view of its application as a potential anode material for Li-ion batteries. SiOC ceramics are obtained by pyrolysis of various polysiloxanes synthesized by sol–gel methods. The polysiloxanes contain different organic groups attached to silicon, which influence the chemical composition and the microstructure of the final ceramic product. The structure...
Year 2014
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Influence of pyrolysis atmosphere on the lithium storage properties of carbon-rich polymer derived SiOC ceramic anodes
PublicationPolymer derived carbon-rich SiOC ceramics are prepared from polysiloxane precursors through a pyrolysis process at 1000 °C using pure argon and argon/hydrogen mixture as pyrolysis atmosphere. The precursor is synthesized from a linear (Si–H)-containing polysiloxane cross-linked with divinylbenzene using hydrosilylation reaction in the presence of a platinum catalyst. Pyrolysis in Ar/H2 mixtures, compared to the treatment under...
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Tailoring of SiOC composition as a way to better performing anodes for Li-ion batteries
PublicationPolymer derived silicon oxycarbide (SiOC) ceramics are investigated as potential anodes for lithiumion batteries. Different SiOC ceramics are prepared by pyrolysis (1000 °C and 1400 °C under controlled argon atmosphere) of polysiloxanes ceramic precursors. Preceramic polymers are synthesized using the sol–gel method. Phenyltriethoxysilane (PhTES) and methyltriethoxysilane (MTES) have been used as starting precursors and mixed with...
Year 2013
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Composite Materials Based on Polymer-Derived SiCN Ceramic and Disordered Hard Carbons as Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries
PublicationNew composite materials based on polymer-derived SiCN ceramics and hard carbons were studied in view of its application as anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Two kinds of composites were prepared by pyrolysis of the preceramic polysilazane (HTT1800, Clariant) at 1000 °C in Ar atmosphere mixed with hard carbons derived from potato starch (HC_PS) or with a hard carbon precursor, namely potato starch (PS), denoted as HTT/HC_PS and...
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Silicon Oxycarbide (SiOC) Ceramic Materials as Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries
PublicationPolymer derived ceramics (PDCs) have attracted attention as alternative anode material for Li-ion batteries. It has been found that ternary SiOC and SiCN ceramics obtained through pyrolysis of various preceramic polymers display high reversible capacities of 500 – 650 mAh/g. In this work we try to correlate the electrochemical performance of polymer derived silicon oxycarbide with its chemical composition and microstructural features....
Year 2011
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Organic-inorganic composites consisted of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)and Prussian Blue analogues
PublicationThe organic-inorganic material consisted of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (pEDOT) and copper hexacyanoferrate (Cuhcf) was synthesized. The pEDOT film with Fe(CN)63−/4− as counter-ions potentiodynamically polarized in aqueous CuCl2 electrolyte brings about stable hybrid material (pEDOT/Cuhcf) performing single redox activity of FeII/III at a formal potential Ef = 0.61 V (vs. Ag/AgCl/0.1 M KCl) and less clearly shaped two redox...
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Organic-inorganic materials for fast charging-discharging processes in energy storage devices
PublicationPraca dotyczy materiału kompozytowego złożonego z poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) i heksacyjanokobaltanu żelaza. Materiał został otrzymany elektrochemicznie bezpośrednio na elektrodzie tytanowej metodą jednoetapowa z zawiesiny zawierającej monomer (EDOT) oraz Fe3[Co(CN)6]2 w postaci proszku. Warstwy pEDOT/FehcCo otrzymane potencjostatycznie ładunkiem od 0,6 do 1,5 C/cm2 charakteryzują się różną grubością (od 1,9 do 4 μm) zależną...
Year 2010
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Elektrochemiczne układy stosowane w urządzeniach do magazynowania energii
PublicationW pracy przedstawiono badania materiałów związanych z chemicznymi źródłami prądu, w tym materiały dla kondensatorów elektrochemicznych, nowoczesnych akumulatorów litowych oraz tanie materiały aktywne w świetle widzialnym
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Ex situ XANES, XPS and Raman studies of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) modified by iron hexacyanoferrate
PublicationPraca dotyczy materiału hybrydowego złożonego z polimeru elektroaktywnego poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) i Błękitu Pruskiego. Wykonano pomiary spektroskopowe z użyciem technik: spektrometrii fotoelektronów wzbudzonych promieniami X (X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)), spektroskopii absorpcyjnej struktury przykrawędziowej (X-ray Absorption Near Edge Structure (XANES)) oraz spektroskopii mikro-Ramana. Przeprowadzone badania...
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Ex situ XANES, XPS and Raman studies of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)modified by iron hexacyanoferrate
PublicationPraca dotyczy badań XANES, XPS i Ramana polimeru przewodzącego poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) modyfikowanego heksacyjanożelazianem żelaza. Badania XANES potwierdziły oktaedryczne otoczenie atomu żelaza, którego najbliższymi sąsiadami są atomy węgla oraz atomy azotu. Badania XPS wykazały istnienie wiązań Fe-C, Fe-N oraz chemicznego oddziaływania między atomem siarki polimeru a atomem żelaza błękitu pruskiego. Obecność oddziaływań...
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Spectroelectrochemical characteristics of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) / iron hexacyanoferrate film-modified electrodes
PublicationPraca dotyczy pomiarów spektroelektrochemicznych materiałów hybrydowych złożonych z polimeru elektroaktywnego poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) i Błękitu Pruskiego. Dla porównania badano również filmy polimerowe z wybranymi przeciwjonami: heksacyjanożelazowym (Fe(CN)63-/4-), chlorkowym (Cl-) i polistyrenosulfonowym (PSS-). Materiały w postaci cienkich filmów otrzymano na elektrodzie szklanej pokrytej tlenkiem indowo-cynowym. Widma...
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Superkondensatory elektrochemiczne jako urządzenia do magazynowania energii
PublicationW artykule przedstawiono zasady działania superkondensatorów ich charakterystykę pracy oraz przykłady zastosowania w praktyce.
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Synthesis and electrochemical characterization of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) modified by iron hexacyanocobaltate
PublicationPraca dotyczy sposobu syntezy oraz elektrochemicznej charakterystyki materiału kompozytowego złożonego z poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) i heksacyjanokobaltanu(III) żelaza(II). Wybrany materiał badany był przy użyciu spektroskopii impedancyjnej, chronopotencjometrii oraz woltamperometrii cyklicznej w kontakcie z elektrolitem wodnym (KCl) oraz aprotycznym (LiPF6 w mieszaninie węglanu etylenu i węglanu propylenu). Materiał charakteryzuje...
Year 2009
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Hybrid electrodes composed of electroactive polymer and metal hexacyanoferrates in non-aqueous electrolytes
PublicationMateriały hybrydowe złożone z polimeru elektroaktywnego poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofenu) (pEDOT) i heksacyjanożelazianów wybranych metali Mehcf (Me = Fe, Co, Ni) zostały poddane testom w elektrolitach niewodnych składających się z mieszaniny rozpuszczalników węglan etylenu (EC) : węglan propylenu (PC) w stosunku objętościowym 1:1 oraz wybranych soli: KPF6 i LiPF6. Właściwości elektrochemiczne materiałów badane były metodami woltamperometrii...
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Materiały kompozytowe do kondensatorów elektrochemicznych
PublicationZaproponowano metodę otrzymywania warstw materiałów elektrodowych do kondensatorów elektrochemicznych. W metodzie tej najistotniejsze jest tworzenie nanostruktury heksacyjanomatalanów metali przejściowych we wnętrzu matrycy polimeru elektroaktywnego. W metodzie wykorzystuje się polaryzację stałoprądową, co gwarantuje odtwarzalność wyników i jednorodność uzyskanych warstw. Z technologicznego punktu widzenia aplikacja metody wymaga...
Year 2008
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Chapter 8. New composite materials for electrochemical capacitors
PublicationW pracy zaprezentowano materiały hybrydowe składające się z polimeru przewodzącego elektronowo połączonego z nieorganiczną siecią typu redoks. Te materiały to poli(3,4-etylenodioksytiofen) modyfikowany heksacyjanożelazianem (II/III) żelaza (pEDOT/Fehcf), kobaltu (pEDOT/Cohcf) i niklu (pEDOT/Nihcf).Materiały elektrodowe scharakteryzowano metodami elektrochemicznymi w elektrolitach niewodnych. Otrzymane materiały hybrydowe cechują...
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