Review on recent advancements in the role of electrolytes and electrode materials on supercapacitor performances by Ashutosh Patel, Suresh Kumar Patel, R. S. Singh, R. P. Patel

“…Additionally, the paper delves into the impact of novel bio-based hybrid electrolytes, drawing upon literature data to outline the fabrication of various hybrid electrode materials incorporating conducting polymers like polyaniline and polypyrrole, as well as metal oxides, carbon compounds, and hybrid electrolytes such as ionic liquids, gel polymers, aqueous, and solid polymer electrolytes. …”
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Recent advances in electrochemical recovery of rare earth elements from NdFeB magnets by Fu L., Karimi-Maleh H.

“…To facilitate the extraction of REEs at high temperatures, molten salt electrolytes such as chlorides are used, while ionic liquids allow extraction under milder conditions, but with the caveat of possible decomposition during the process. …”
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PFAS contamination in tap water: Target and suspect screening of zwitterionic, cationic, and anionic species across Canada and beyond by Termeh Teymoorian, Gabriel Munoz, Sébastien Sauvé

“…Bistriflimide, a counterion often used in the composition of ionic liquids and in the production of lithium-ion batteries, was detected in 46 % of the samples. …”
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Propylene glycol-based deep eutectic solvent as an alternative to Ethaline for electrometallurgy by Bertoloni, Calogera, Mba Ekomo, Vitalys, Villemejeanne, Benoît, Lemoine, Charly, Duwald, Romain, Billy, Emmanuel, Mendil-Jakani, Hakima,  Legeai, Sophie

“…Cheaper and greener than conventional ionic liquids, DESs are often bio-sourced and exhibit a higher biodegradability. …”
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