
Agenda SED’2024
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PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE PROGRAM
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			 Day 1  | 
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			 16:30 - 18:00  | 
			
			 Registration  | 
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			 16:30 - 17:00  | 
			
			 Opening ceremony & welcome addresses  | 
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			 17:00 - 18:00  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 1: HYDROGEN GENERATION, STORAGE AND CONVERSION - I  | 
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			 17:00 - 17:30  | 
			Green hydrogen production - state of the art and perspectives Evelina Slavcheva, IEES-BAS, Bulgaria - Plenary speaker  | 
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			 17:30 - 18:00  | 
			Innovative low-loaded MEAs for PEM water electrolyzers: design, fabrication, performance, and durability assessment Stoyan Bliznakov, University of Connecticut, USA - Invited speaker  | 
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			 18:00 - 18:20  | 
			Advancing oxygen electrocatalysis: breaking through the state-of-the-art with geometry-adaptive catalysts Nadezda Kongi, University of Tartu, Estonia  | 
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			 19:30  | 
			Welcome party | |
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			 Day 2  | 
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			 9:00 - 12:30  | 
			
			 Registration  | 
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			 9:00 - 10:30  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 2: HYDROGEN GENERATION, STORAGE AND CONVERSION - II   | 
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			 9:00 - 09:20  | 
			
			 Synthesis of PGM-free electrodes for oxygen evolution reaction during alkaline water electrolysis  | 
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			 9:20 - 09:50  | 
			
			 Electrochemical hydrogen compressor – gas diffusion electrodes, membrane electrode assemblies and performance of single and multi-stage regime  | 
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			 9:50 - 10:10  | 
			
			 Enhanced oxygen reduction reaction rate in sulfuric acid electrolyte via Pt (111) surface modification with melamine  | 
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			 10:10 - 10:30  | 
			
			 Regulating hydrogen energy production during aluminum hydrolysis in alkaline solutions containing different surfactants  | 
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			 10:30 - 11:00  | 
			
			 Coffee break  | 
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			 11:00 - 12:30  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 3: HYDROGEN GENERATION, STORAGE AND CONVERSION - III  | 
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			 11:00 - 11:30  | 
			
			 Hydrogen storage in metal hydrides  | 
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			 11:30 - 11:50  | 
			
			 Bifunctional catalysts for the electrooxidation of hydrazine and hypophosphite for use in direct liquid fuel cells  | 
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			 11:50 - 12:10  | 
			
			 Fuel cells and batteries as an electrochemical power source for city bus propulsion system  | 
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			 12:10 - 12:30  | 
			
			 Unveiling time constant profiles in electrochemistry: principle and applications of differential impedance analysis  | 
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			 12:30  | 
			
			 Lunch  | 
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			 14:00 - 15:40  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 4: ADVANCES IN BATTERIES AND SUPERCAPACITORS - I  | 
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			 14:00 - 14:30  | 
			
			 News and advancements in battery materials  | 
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			 14:30 - 15:00  | 
			
			 Advanced lithium-ion batteries: progress of research at Bar-Ilan University  | 
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			 15:00 - 15:20  | 
			
			 Cathode materials working at high discharge rates  | 
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			 15:20 - 15:40  | 
			
			 Programmable emulator of Li-ion accumulator  | 
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			 15:40 - 16:00  | 
			
			 Coffee break  | 
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			 16:00 - 17:30  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 5: ADVANCES IN BATTERIES AND SUPERCAPACITORS - II  | 
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			 16:00 - 16:30  | 
			
			 Beyond the commercial Li-ion batteries through the green chemistry: recycling, eco-anode & all-solid-state  | 
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			 16:30 - 16:50  | 
			
			 Evaluation of lead silicon substance as additive to lead batteries  | 
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			 16:50 - 17:10  | 
			
			 Analysis of the effects of zeolite additions on the properties of the battery components (Review)  | 
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			 17:10 - 19:10  | 
			
			 POSTER SESSION I  | 
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			 19:30  | 
			
			 Dinner & Wine tasting  | 
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			 Day 3  | 
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			 9:00 - 10:50  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 6: GENERAL ELECTROCHEMISTRY, CORROSION AND BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY  | 
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			 9:00 - 9:30  | 
			
			 Aritificial electrochemical synapses and neurons – the interplay between Shottky and redox barriers  | 
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			 9:30 - 9:50  | 
			
			 Carbon dioxide recycling by electrochemical methods with production of value-added products  | 
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			 9:50 - 10:10  | 
			
			 HOMO/LUMO energy levels of the azo-dyes Ponceau S, β-Naphthol violet, and Orange G  | 
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			 10:10 - 10:30  | 
			
			 Ti based alloys for biomedical purpose  | 
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			 10:30 - 10:50  | 
			
			 Low temperature anodizing of AА1050 aluminum alloy: kinetics and corrosion resistance  | 
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			 10:50 - 11:10  | 
			
			 Coffee break  | 
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			 11:10 - 12:30  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 7: MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED APPLICATIONS - I  | 
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			 11:10 - 11:40  | 
			
			 Chloride ion-conducting polymer electrolytes for solid-state polymer batteries  | 
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			 11:40 - 12:10  | 
			
			 Graphene derivatives for electrochemical applications  | 
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			 12:10 - 12:30  | 
			
			 Flash Joule heating – a robust method for the production of turbostratic graphene  | 
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			 12:30  | 
			
			 Lunch  | 
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			 14:30 - 16:10  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 8: MATERIALS FOR ADVANCED APPLICATIONS - II  | 
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			 14:30 - 15:00  | 
			
			 Impedance spectroscopy: a tool to understand materials  | 
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			 15:00 - 15:30  | 
			
			 Irradiation treatment on sensing performances of screen-printed electrodes aimed for monitoring of anticancer drug - doxorubicin  | 
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			 15:30 - 15:50  | 
			
			 Synthesis of nanoporous/nanotubular structures of Ta2O5 and HfO2 by anodic oxidation and their electrocatalytic activities  | 
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			 15:50 - 16:10  | 
			
			 Two-layer composite coatings of ZrO2 and Zn alloys as corrosion barriers for low-carbon steel  | 
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			 16:10 - 16:30  | 
			
			 Coffee break  | 
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			 16:30 - 17:30  | 
			
			 SPONSORS PRESENTATIONS  | 
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			 16:30 - 16:45  | 
			
			 The electro-physical laboratory MGLab – lessons learnt from theory to practice  | 
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			 16:45 - 17:00  | 
			
			 New energy materials development, testing and inspection in a changing world  | 
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			 17:00 - 17:15  | 
			
			 Metrohm – instruments for electrochemical research  | 
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			 17:15 - 17:30  | 
			
			 From the lab to the market  | 
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			 17:30 - 19:30  | 
			
			 POSTER SESSION II  | 
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			 19:00  | 
			
			 Dinner  | 
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			 Day 4  | 
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			 08:30 - 13:00  | 
			
			 Excursion  | 
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			 13:00  | 
			
			 Lunch  | 
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			 14:30 - 15:40  | 
			
			 SCIENTIFIC SESSION 9: APPLICATIONS AND INDUSTRY  | 
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			 14:30 - 15:00  | 
			
			 Effect of CCT® technology on LFP Li-ion batteries performance  | 
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			 15:00 - 15:20  | 
			
			 Innovative magnesium-air battery for sustainable energy solution in polar conditions  | 
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			 15:20 - 15:40  | 
			
			 Effect of adding carbon nanotubes dispersion in negative active mass on the performance of stationary AGM lead-acid batteries  | 
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			 15:40 - 16:00  | 
			
			 Coffee break  | 
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			 16:00 - 17:30  | 
			
			 YOUNG SCIENTISTS SESSION - I  | 
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			 16:00 - 16:15  | 
			
			 Nanocomposite PFSA-MMT-Na+ based polymer membrane as electrolyte in hybrid supercapacitors  | 
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			 16:15 - 16:30  | 
			
			 Electrochemical properties of activated carbon xerogel for supercapacitor applications in polymer and aqueous electrolytes  | 
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			 16:30 - 16:45  | 
			
			 Electrochemical synthesis, modification, and characterization of tungsten oxide catalysts for photo-electrochemical water splitting  | 
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			 16:45 - 17:00  | 
			
			 Comprehensive analysis of dynamic response, ripple voltage effects and degradation phenomena in PEM electrolysis  | 
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			 17:00 - 17:15  | 
			
			 Design of a novel 2D nickel hydroxide-based electrocatalyst for HER and ORR catalysis  | 
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			 17:15 - 17:30  | 
			
			 Modeling flow field design in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells  | 
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			 20:00  | 
			
			 Gala dinner  | 
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			 Day 5  | 
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			 9:30 - 11:00  | 
			
			 YOUNG SCIENTISTS SESSION - II  | 
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			 9:30 - 9:45  | 
			
			 Carbon-based electrocatalysts: increasing efficiency and selectivity for the hydrogen peroxide synthesis  | 
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			 9:45 - 10:00  | 
			
			 The influence of trace amounts of nickel in the electrolyte on the electrochemical behavior of positive electrodes in lithium-ion batteries  | 
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			 10:00 - 10:15  | 
			
			 An electrochemical study of the influence of miltefosine on lung cancer cells and endothelia  | 
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			 10:15 - 10:30  | 
			
			 Life cycle assessment of green ammonia production via renewable energy – a case study for Bulgaria  | 
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			 10:30 - 10:45  | 
			
			 Characterization of amorphous phosphate films on aluminum alloy EN AW 5754  | 
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			 10:45 - 11:00  | 
			
			 Corrosion behavior of a high nitrogen stainless steel in organic acids  | 
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			 11:00 - 11:15  | 
			
			 Open discussion and impressions  | 
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			 11:15 - 11:30  | 
			
			 Award ceremony & closing remarks  | 
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			 12:00  | 
			
			 Lunch  | 
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POSTER SESSION I
Wednesday, 3th of July 2024
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			 PI 1  | 
			
			 The Role of B-site doping in BaCoO3:Co3O4 electrocatalytic properties of OER in AWE  | 
		
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			 PI 2  | 
			
			 Green Synthesis of Cobalt Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites Using Urtica dioica for Application in Water Electrolysis  | 
		
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			 PI 3  | 
			
			 Influence of electrolyte composition on the chemical stability of Ni-foam anodes during seawater electrolysis  | 
		
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			 PI 4  | 
			
			 Microwave-assisted Polyol Method for Synthesis of Vulcan XC-72R/Mn-Co Electrocatalysts and their Application at Electro-oxidation of Phenol  | 
		
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			 PI 5  | 
			
			 Electrochemical hydrogen compression – highly efficient bi-metallic catalysts for both partial reactions  | 
		
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			 PI 6  | 
			
			 Development of a flow-fuel cell (Zn-air). Initial steady state studies  | 
		
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			 PI 7  | 
			
			 Sulfide driven fuel cell performance enhanced by integrated hemosorption and electricity generation and gas diffusion electrode application  | 
		
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			 PI 8  | 
			
			 Hydrogen economy – sustainable energy solutions  | 
		
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			 PI 9  | 
			
			 Novel cross-linked polymer-ionic liquid film as electrolyte and separator for supercapacitor application  | 
		
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			 PI 10  | 
			
			 Influence of chemical activation on the properties of activated carbon obtained from chimney soot  | 
		
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			 PI 11  | 
			
			 Influence of the operating temperature on the electrochemical performance of supercapacitors with ionic liquid-based electrolytes  | 
		
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			 PI 12  | 
			
			 Green supercapacitor composed of environmentally friendly materials  | 
		
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			 PI 13  | 
			
			 Supercapacitors Cell Performance with Bacterial Nanocellulose and BNC/Polybenzimidazole Hybrid Membranes  | 
		
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			 PI 14  | 
			
			 Test cell for specific AEM characteristics evaluation  | 
		
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			 PI 15  | 
			
			 Influence of the synthesis time duration on the crystal growth of copper sulphide. Electrochemical evaluation in lithium system  | 
		
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			 PI 16  | 
			
			 Synthesis and characterization of new potassium vanadium oxide bronze KV5O13-X as cathode material for rechargeable lithium batteries  | 
		
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			 PI 17  | 
			
			 Positive active mass mineral additive improving cycle life of lead batteries for automotive applications  | 
		
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			 PI 18  | 
			
			 Electrochemical properties of LSCO perovskite-based gas diffusion electrode for application in Zn-air batteries  | 
		
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			 PI 19  | 
			
			 Development of gas diffusion electrodes with different structure  | 
		
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			 PI 20  | 
			
			 Rechargable metal hydride (MH) - air battery  | 
		
POSTER SESSION II
Thursday 4th of July 2024
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			 PII 1  | 
			
			 Noble metal modification of carbon screen printed electrodes by a spontaneous deposition process  | 
		
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			 PII 2  | 
			
			 Electrodeposition In-Sb Thin Films  | 
		
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			 PII 3  | 
			
			 Phosphating of carbon steels in modified with manganese zinc-concentrates  | 
		
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			 PII 4  | 
			
			 Transport mechanism in Sm doped CeO2  | 
		
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			 PII 5  | 
			
			 Combined study of ZnO thin films with X-ray diffraction methods and GDOES  | 
		
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			 PII 6  | 
			
			 Impact of the Synthesis Method on the Structural Behavior of Gadolinium-Doped Cerium Oxide  | 
		
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			 PII 7  | 
			
			 Synthesis of 2D WSe2 Nanolayers via Ultraviolet/Ozone Pre-deposition Treatment  | 
		
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			 PII 8  | 
			
			 Synthesis and Characterization of Calcium-Doped Cerium Ceramics  | 
		
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			 PII 9  | 
			
			 Mentha Spicata - assisted green synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles: surface and morphological features  | 
		
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			 PII 10  | 
			
			 Determination of the pH range of potential borate/phosphate buffering solutions. Part 1: Monocomponent systems  | 
		
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			 PII 11  | 
			
			 Determination of the pH range of potential borate/phosphate buffering solutions. Part 2: Mixed systems  | 
		
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			 PII 12  | 
			
			 Formation and characterization of electrochemically obtained thin films on AA 1050  | 
		
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			 PII 13  | 
			
			 Transparent thin films of pure and doped ZnO obtained by spray pyrolysis technique  | 
		
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			 PII 14  | 
			
			 Characterization of Amorphous Phosphate Films on Aluminum Alloy EN AW 5754  | 
		
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			 PII 15  | 
			
			 Еlectrical impedance and flexo-dielectric spectroscopy of nanocomposites from 5CB nematic liquid crystals and gold nanoparticles  | 
		
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			 PII 16  | 
			
			 Impact of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) on electrical and dielectric properties of ZnTiO3/rGO nanocomposite  | 
		
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			 PII 17  | 
			
			 Electrical impedance spectroscopy of PEO-5CB-NaIO4-SWCNTs nanocomposite electrolytes  | 
		
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			 PII 18  | 
			
			 Dielectric Impedance Spectroscopy of different types of milk and its ingredients  | 
		
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			 PII 19  | 
			
			 Influence of synthesis conditions on the capacitance performance of hydrothermally prepared MnO2 for carbon xerogel-based solid-state supercapacitors  | 
		
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			 PII 20  | 
			
			 Deposition and characterization of Zinc–Tin Oxide thin films for photovoltaic applications  | 
		
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			 PII 21  | 
			
			 Characterization of metal modified carbon screen printed electrodes using GDOES  | 
		
