University of Maribor

About: University of Maribor is a education organization based out in Maribor, Slovenia. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & KEKB. The organization has 3987 authors who have published 13077 publications receiving 258339 citations. The organization is also known as: Univerza v Mariboru.

Alkaline membrane fuel cells: anion exchange membranes and fuels

Abstract: Alkaline anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AAEMFC) are attracting ever-increasing attention, as they are promising electrochemical devices for energy production, presenting a viable opponent to the more researched proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Consequently, great progress has been made in the area of designing and developing synthetic or naturally-derived anion exchange membrane (AEM), the properties of which have been discussed in this review, i.e. ionic conductivity, ion exchange capacity, fuel crossover, durability, stability and cell performance. Major groups of natural polymers (e.g. chitosan (CS)) and nanocellulose, together with modification/crosslinking routes, have been mentioned as more ecologically and economically viable raw materials for AEM processing compared to synthetic ones. Performances of fuel cells are also discussed, with different fuels used as anode feeds. Although the AEMFC technology is promising, the longevity challenges remain, originating from the still-limited long-term stability of hydroxide-conducting ionomers, particularly when operating at higher cell temperatures.

On centralizers of semiprime rings

Abstract: The main result of this paper is the following. Let R be a 2-torsion free semiprime ring and let $ T : R \rightarrow R $ be an additive mapping such that $ 2T(xyx) = T(x)yx + xyT(x) $ holds for all $ x,y \in R $. Then T is a centralizer.

Green corrosion inhibitors for aluminium and its alloys: a review

Abstract: This review summarises the research work published in the last two decades on the use of natural compounds as corrosion inhibitors for aluminium and aluminium alloys in different solutions. Herein, plant extracts, gums, drugs, and oils have been considered as green corrosion inhibitors. The advantages and disadvantages of the methods used to obtain green corrosion inhibitors are presented. Additionally, the inhibition effectiveness of these corrosion inhibitors, including the techniques used to evaluate them and the respective inhibition mechanisms, are discussed. Finally, a critical evaluation is presented together with the outlook as regards possible future improvements.

Evolutionary advantages of adaptive rewarding

Abstract: Our wellbeing depends as much on our personal success, as it does on the success of our society. The realization of this fact makes cooperation a very much needed trait. Experiments have shown that rewards can elevate our readiness to cooperate, but since giving a reward inevitably entails paying a cost for it, the emergence and stability of such behavior remain elusive. Here we show that allowing for the act of rewarding to self-organize in dependence on the success of cooperation creates several evolutionary advantages that instill new ways through which collaborative efforts are promoted. Ranging from indirect territorial battle to the spontaneous emergence and destruction of coexistence, phase diagrams and the underlying spatial patterns reveal fascinatingly reach social dynamics that explains why this costly behavior has evolved and persevered. Comparisons with adaptive punishment, however, uncover an Achilles heel of adaptive rewarding that is due to over-aggression, which in turn hinders optimal utilization of network reciprocity. This may explain why, despite of its success, rewarding is not as firmly weaved into our societal organization as punishment.