Department of Electrochemistry

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTROCHEMISTRY

1. About the lab Head: Tran Quang Vinh, Ph.D.

Tel:  0916398936

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Contact address: Institute of Chemistry, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet Street, Nghia Do ward, Cau Giay district, Hanoi city, Vietnam.

2. Lab members:

3. Research areas:

Materials for storage and energy conversion:

-   Research on synthesis of conducting polymer hybrid materials for application as cathode materials for secondary power sources, anode electrodes for microbial fuel cells, synthesis of catalytic electrode materials for photoelectrochemical water splitting process. Research on manufacturing colloidal electrolyte for sealed lead acid batteries.

Material orientation:

• Synthesis of electrochemical and photoelectrochemical catalyst materials, fabrication of pH electrodes, electrochemical sensors. Research on synthesis of nanocomposite materials based on conducting polymers and agricultural by-products used as adsorbent materials.
• Synthesis of the nano-structured porous materials applied in catalysis, adsorption and environmental treatment.
• Synthesis of environmentally benign nano-structured additives for flame retardants preparation.

   Environment orientation:

- Treatment of wastewater by electrochemical method, photoelectrochemical methods, adsorption methods and using green ferrate (VI) oxidant.

- Development of the technologies and equipments for the contaminants removal from air and water.

• Mearsure and simulate impedance, investigate of corrosion phenomena, measure the conductivity of materials, evaluate quality of batteries, and electrochemical characterization of organic compounds.

 Electrochemical synthesis of organic compounds:

- Some biologically active organic compounds such as bibenzopyran and benzopyran have anti-cancer activity.

 Research cooperation

• Mearsure and simulate impedance, investigate of corrosion phenomena, measure the conductivity of materials, evaluate quality of batteries.

4. Main achievements:

- Produce rechargeable battery Zn – polyaniline 1.2 V/ 100 mA/h.

- Successful synthesis of electrode materials for microbial fuel cells, catalytic electrode materials for photoelectrochemical water splitting and nanocomposites based on conductive polymers and agricultural by-products applied for heavy metals treatment in water.

- Fabrication of pH electrodes, electrochemical sensors to determine nitrite, cyanide, and Arsenic (III)

- Successfully fabricated equipment to treat Arsenic in groundwater by electrocoagulation method.

- Successfully fabricated equipment to synthesize ferrate solution by electrochemical method, ferrate solution is used to treat toxic dyes in textile wastewater.

- Successful heterogenization of HPA heteropoly acid material, a commercialized catalyst with α-Keggin structure, applies as heterogeneous catalyst for acid-catalyzed reactions with the presence of polar reactants or solvents.

- Successful manufacture of rescue tools such as helmets, protective boots, protective gloves, anti-poison masks for firefighter with high flame resistibility and good mechanical properties using high efficiency, environmentally friendly, nano-structured additives. 

- Successful manufacture and commercialization of GFLife^® household water filter using nanotechnology for cleaning water demands of families, schools, hospitals, workshops,… with high quality and adaptable price.

5. Publications:

- Monographs: 

+) Le Quoc Hung (ed.), Phan Thi Binh, Vu Thi Thu Ha, Pham Hong Phong (2016), Advanced electrochemistry, Natural Science and Technology Publishing House.

+) Electrochemistry, Ngo Quoc Quyen, Tran Thi Thanh Thuy (2013), Bach Khoa Publishing House – Hanoi.

+) Storage and conversion of chemical energy, materials and technology. Ngo Quoc Quyen (2006), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Publishing House.

+) Applied Electrochemistry, Phan Thi Binh (2006), Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Publishing House.

- Papers:

I. Bài báo SCIE

1. Thi Thanh Thuy Mai, Thi Van Anh Nguyen, Thi Binh Phan, Effect of anode passivation on ferrate(VI) electro‑generation using ductile iron anode and application for methylene blue treatment, Journal of Applied Electrochemistry, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-024-02066-3, 2024.

 2.    Thi Van Anh Nguyen, Thi Thanh Thuy Mai, Thi Binh Phan, Huu Quang Tran, Minh Quy Bui, Ferrate(VI) green oxidant: electrochemical generation, self-decomposition, and application for reactive red 195 azo dye treatment, J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol. 99, 2454-2463, 2024.

3.     Thi Thanh Thuy Mai, Thi Van Anh Nguyen, Thi Binh Phan, Truong Giang Le, Ductile Iron: A Low-Cost Optimal Anode Material for Electrochemical Generation of Ferrate(VI), Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 170, 8, 83510, 2023.

4.     Thi Binh Phan, Thi Van Anh Nguyen, Thi Thanh Thuy Mai, Thi Thanh Luong, The Duyen Nguyen, Contribution of n-TiO₂ Combining with PAM/PPG/NFS Ternary Additive to Improving the Capacity of Gel Lead Acid Battery, Journal of The Electrochemical Society, 170, 4, 40527, 2023.

5.      Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Mai Thi Xuan, Tran Quang Vinh, Phan Thi Binh, Study on the photoelectrocatalytic activity of reduced TiO₂ nanotube films for removal of methyl orange, Green Processing and Synthesis, 12, 1, 20228159, 2023.

6.      Tot T. Pham, Thuy T.T. Mai, Binh T. Phan, Removal of methyl orange from aqueous solution by electrochemical process using stainless steel/PbO₂-TiO₂ stable electrode, Desalination and Water Treatment, 266, 202–211, 2022.

7.      Truong Thi Hien, Vu Thi Bich, Phan Thi Binh,  Mai Thi Thanh Thuy,  Tien Dai Nguyen, Man Minh Tan, Nguyen Manh Hung, Tran Thi Trang, Chu Thi Thu Hien, Chu Van Tuan, and Nguyen Thi Nguyet, The 3D Hierarchical Structure of ZnO@CdS Core-Shell Nanorods on WO₃ Nanoplates for High-Performance Hydrogen Production, ECS Journal of Solid State Science and Technology, 11 073001, 2022.

8.      Phan Thi Binh, Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Mai Thi Xuan, Nguyen The Duyen, Vi Thi Chuyen, and Bui Minh Quy. Mixed gel electrolytes: Synthesis, characterization, and gas release on PbSb electrode. Green Processing and Synthesis; 10: 325–335, 2021.

9.     Thi Hanh Nguyen, Xuan Manh Pham, Thanh Nhan Nguyen, Nhung Hac Thi, Tuyet Anh DangThi, Quang Vinh Tran, Anh Tuan Vu, Mai Ha Hoang and Tuyen Van Nguyen. Preparation of ZnO nanoflakes and assessment of their removal of HCN, NO₂ and SO₂ toxic gases, International Journal of Materials Research, 2021.

10.    Quang Vinh Tran, Thi Hanh Truong, Tran Quang Hung, Huan V. Doan, Xuan Nui Pham, Nam Thi Hoai Le, Long Giang Bach & Van Tuyen Nguyen. Preparation and testing of ceasium Brønsted ion-exchanged Al-SBA-15 supported heteropoly acid as heterogeneous catalyst in the fructone fragrancy synthesis,   Journal of Porous Materials, 2020.

11.   Nguyen, Manh B.; Le, Giang H.; Pham, Trang TT; Pham, Giang T. T.; Tran, Quang Vinh; Nguyen, Ngoc Tung; Thi Thu Ha, Vu; Nguyen, Tuyen V.; Vu, Tuan A. High CO performance of graphene oxide modified with CuCl by using “ion implantation” method. Materials Research Express, 2020.

12.  Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Mai Thi Xuan and Phan Thi Binh. Study on electrochemical properties of gelled electrolytes using nano fumed silica in the presence of some organic additives, Int. J. Nanotechnol., 2020, Vol. 17, Nos. 7/8/9/10, 648-658.

II. Bài báo trên các tạp chí khoa học quốc gia uy tín

13.     Pham Thi Tot, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Phan Thi Binh, Electrochemical degradation of methyl orange from wastewater by SS/PbO₂-TiO₂-SnO₂ composite electrode with and without UV, Vietnam Journal of Chemistry, 62, S1, 101-109, 2024.

14.   Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Phan Thi Binh, Mai Thi Xuan, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, The effect of NaOH concentration on ferrate electrosynthesis, Vietnam Journal of Chemistry, 62:437–445, 2024.

15. Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Phan Hoang Yen, Study on photelectrochemical properties of TiO₂-MnO₂ composite, Tạp chí Phân tích Hóa Lý Sinh, tập 29, số 2, 66-71, 2023.

16. Pham Thi Tot, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Phan Thi Binh, Study on the
Electrochemical characterization of PbO₂-TiO₂ composite prepared on stainless steel substrate by cyclic voltammetry method, Vietnam Jonrnal of Science and Technology, 60 (4) (2022) 631-640, 2022.

17.    Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Mai Thi Xuan, Phan Thi Binh, Synthesis of molybdenum disulfide for the hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalysts activity by electrochemical method, Vietnam Journal of Catalysis and Adsorption, 11 – issue 2, 109-115, 2022.

18.    Phan Thi Binh, Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Mai Thi Xuan, Nguyen The Duyen, Electrochemical study on the structure of PbO₂ in mixed gel electrolytes during cycling by cyclic voltammetry, Vietnam J. Chem. 59(6), 767-774, 2021.

19.   Truong Thi Hien, Vu Thi Bich, Phan Thi Binh, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy,  Tien Dai Nguyen, Man Minh Tan, Tran Thi Trang, Chu Thi Thu Hien, Chu Van Tuan, Nguyen Thi Nguyet, Sn doped Hematite Nanorods for High-Performance Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting, Vietnam Journal of Catalysis and Adsorption, 10 – special issue 1, 405-409, 2021.

20.    Trương Thi Hiên, Vũ Thị Bích, Phan Thị Bình, Mai Thị Thanh Thùy, Mẫn Minh Tân, Nguyễn Tiến Đại, Trần Thị Trang, Chu Thị Thu Hiền, Trần Thị Minh Nguyệt, Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng, Điện cực nano cấu trúc 3D- phân lớp dị thể của CdS/ZnO/Pt/WO₃ trong việc nâng cao hiệu suất tách nước quang điện hóa, Tạp chí khoa học Đại học Huế: Khoa học tự nhiên, Tập 130, số 1C, 31-41, 2021.

21.    Nguyễn Thị Vân Anh, Mai Thị Thanh Thuỳ, Mai Thị Xuân, Phan Thị Bình, Synthesis of ferrate (VI) by electrochemical method, Tạp chí Phân tích Hóa Lý Sinh vol. 3A, 234-238, 2021.

22.    Nguyen The Duyen, Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Mai Thi Xuan, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Study on characterization of the PANi-SnO₂ composite synthesized by electrochemical method, Tạp chí nghiên cứu khoa học và công nghệ quân sự, số 10, 242-246, 2021.

23.   Manh B. Nguyen, Tuyen V. Nguyen, Giang H. Le, Trang T. T. Pham, Khu Le Van, Giang T.T. Pham, Tung Ngoc Nguyen, Quang Vinh Tran, and Tuan A. Vu. High CO Adsorption Performance of CuCl-Modified Diatomites by Using the Novel Method “Atomic Implantation” Journal of Chemistry, 2021.

24.   Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Mai Thi Xuan, Phan Thi Binh, Mai Thi Thanh Thuy. Investigation of photoelectrochemical properties of TiO₂ nanotube arrays prepared by anodization method. Vietnam J. Chem.,58(2), 180-184, 2020.

25. Mai Thi Thanh Thuy, Mai Thi Xuan, Nguyen Thi Van Anh, Phan Thi Binh. Photoelectrochemical property of TiO₂ – MnO₂ composite synthesized by combining anodization and chemical methods. Hoi nghi khoa hoc toan quoc lan thu 6: “An mon va bao ve kim loai vi su phat trien ben vung”, 234-241. 2020.

26.  Pham Thi Thu Trang, Le Ha Giang, Nguyen Ba Manh, Tran Quang Vinh, Trinh Duc Cong, Vu Anh Tuan. Flame retardancy improvement of modified cotton fabric by nanosilica sol coating, Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, 2020.

27.   Trang, N. T. T., Vinh, T. Q., Đong, N. T., Linh, P. T., Hoang, N. V., Giang, H. V., Mai, N. S., & Tan, N. M. Removal of norfloxacin by TiO₂-SBA-15 photocatalyst. Vietnam Journal of Science and Technology, 2020.

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