2026
Publications in journals
- K. Pawlik, Ł. Gondek, K. Cichoń, S. Kotarba, M. Gurgul-Bednarczyk, G.D. Sulka, M. Pisarek, E. Wierzbicka, K. Syrek, Electrochemical in-situ tungsten doping of anodic TiO2 layers for enhanced solar performance, J. Power Sources 695 (2026) 241355.
- M. Kozak, O. Tkachenko, M. Gajewska, M.M. Marzec, Ł. Pięta, K. Sokołowski, G.D. Sulka, A. Brzózka, Efficient synthesis of electroactive CoSe2 from deep eutectic solvent, Journal of Materials Chemistry A - accepted for publication.
- R. Aruldhas, D. Piecha, M. Szczerba, O. Chernyaeva, G.D. Sulka, Heterointerface-engineered NiSnIrMoZn high-entropy alloy for enhanced electrocatalytic performance, J.Power Sources 695 (2026) 241357.
- M. Fus, J. Skibiński, A. Chmielewska-Wysocka, W. Święszkowski, G. D. Sulka, M. Jarosz, Three-Dimensional Titanium Substrates with Anodic TiO2 Layers for Enhanced Time-Dependent Corrosion Protection in Biomedical Environments, Molecules 31 (2026) 2959
- M. Fus, K. Syrek, A. Patla, L. Zaraska, Advances in electrochemical deposition of SnO2: Methods, materials properties, and emerging apllications, Prog. Surf. Sci. 101 (2026)
- P. Chatterjee, D. Piecha, O. Chernyayeva, G. D. Sulka, W/WO3 photoanode with tunable photocharging effect and non-precious FeWO4 based cathode for solar water splitting, J. Power Sources 689 (2026) 240749
- K. Syrek, P. Wieczorek, E. Nowak, K. Kamiński, Partially 3D-printed biodegradable photoanodes based on polylactic acid, graphite, and titanium dioxide for photoelectrochemical applications, J. Power Sources 689 (2026) 240654
- R. Aruldhas, G. D. Sulka, Platinum-group-metal high-entropy materials: emerging electrocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion, J. Mater. Chem. A 14 (2026) 21365-21427
- M. S. Naduvil Kovilakath, K. Syrek, M. Szczerba, M. Krawczyk, M. Gurgul-Bednarczyk, T. Uchacz, A. Warzybok, D. Piecha, G. D. Sulka, Preferential orientation of anodized TiO2 for effective photoelectrochemical hydrazine oxidation, J. Power Sources 686 (2026) 240502
- K. Syrek, M. Jażdżewska, S. Sultana, M. Gurgul-Bednarczyk, M. Pisarek, M. Kozieł, L. Zaraska, Nanostructured ZnO/CdS Electrodes for Visible-Light-Driven Photoelectrochemical Oxidation Processes, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 9 (2026), 10078-10088
- A. Hrytskevich, L. Zaraska, Formation of gradient SnOx films by wireless anodization, J. Electroanal. Chem. 1007 (2026), 119930
- K. Chernyakova, V. Klimas, A. Naujokaitis, R. Karpicz, C. Cirillo, M. Sarno, G. D. Sulka, P. Ciambelli, Role of glycine in porous alumina growth and barrier layer properties in oxalic acid electrolytes, Electrochim. Acta 566 (2026) 148978
- R. Aruldhas, M.Szczerba, D. Piecha, K. Nikiforow, G. D. Sulka, Solvothermal Synthesis of PdIrSnZnMo High-Entropy Alloy and Its Application as Oxygen Evolution Reaction Electrocatalysts in Alkaline Media, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 9 (2026) 8238 - 8251.
- D. Kiesiewicz, K. Syrek, P. Niezgoda, M. Pilch, Role of Selected Organic Additives in Sulfate-Based Electroplating Baths for Copper Electrodeposition Toward Additive Manufacturing, Molecules 31 (2026) 1635
- D. Kiesiewicz, K. Syrek, P. Niezgoda, S. Żydowski, S. Łagan, M. Pilch, Initial Study of Feedstock Material Compositions for 3D Printing of Hybrid Metal–Polymer Components via Electrodeposition and Photopolymerization in an Electroplating Bath Environment, Molecules 31 (2026) 1316
- S. Sultana, K. Szczubiałka, M. Pisarek, G.D. Sulka, K. Syrek, Selective photocatalytic conversion of lignin via metal-doped anodic TiO2 nanotubes, J. Mater Chem. A 14 (2026) 9703-9716
- R. Aruldhas, P. Gopalan, D. Piecha, M. Szczerba, K. Nikiforow, G.D. Sulka, Exploring the electrocatalytic performance of PdIrSnZnMo high entropy alloy (HEA) towards hydrogen evolution reaction in acidic medium, J. Mater Chem. A 14 (2026) 4693-4708
- A.K.S.N.V. Kumari, M. Tarnacka, E. Kamińska, M. Wojtyniak, M. Geppert-Rybczyńska, K. Bilska, A. Brzózka, K. Kamiński Nanoscale dewetting and unpredictible dynamics of cyclic liquid in curved and rough nanochannels, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 704 (2026) 139390.
- A. Świerkula, L. Zaraska The use of sulfuric and oxalic acid mixtures to obtain AAO layers with different channel geometries, J. Phys. Materials 9 (2026) 015012.
Patent applications
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M. Gurgul-Bednarczyk, L. Zaraska, E. Gawęda Sposób wytwarzania elektrody na bazie hierarchicznych nanostrukturalnych drutów SnO2 do zastosowań w układach do konwersji energii oraz elektroda otrzymana sposobem, P.456795, 25.08.2026
2025
Publications in journals
- P. Chatterjee, D. Piecha, M. Szczerba, M.M. Marzec, M. Pisarek, T. Uchacz, G.D. Sulka, Enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting activity of porous anodic WO3 photoelectrodes decorated with FeWO4 nanoparticles, Materials & Design 260 (2025) 115018.
- K. Syrek, M. Gurgul-Bednarczyk, M. Płachta, B. Orczykowski, M. Michalska-Domańska, L. Zaraska, Nanostructured anodic iron oxides for photoelectrochemical applications: recent advances and perspectives, Prog. Surf. Sci. 100 (2025) 100796.
- P. Chatterjee, D. Piecha, M. Szczerba, O. Chernyayeva, Ł. Gondek, T. Uchacz, G.D. Sulka, Stable solar water splitting enabled in anodic W/WO3 nanorod based electrodes by hydrothermal engineering, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 8 (2025) 18990-19000
- D. Piecha, M. Szczerba, P. Chatterjee, O. Chernyayeva, G.D. Sulka, Sustainable design and tuning of nanostructured WO3 via green anodization in pure lactic acid for photoelectrochemical water splitting, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 46 (2025) e01662.
- K. Domin, R. Palowska, K. Syrek, M. Kozieł, M. Gajewska, A. Brzózka, Water matters: the influence of controlled addition of water to the electrolyte on the titanium anodization process in a mixture of urea and choline chloride, Electrochim. Acta 541 (2025) 147195.
- K. Syrek, M. Zych, M. Pisarek, M. Gurgul, R. Palowska, L. Liu, G.D. Sulka, Novel anodic WO3-SeO2-CuO photoelectrode operating under solar illumination for water-splitting applications, J. Power Sources 640 (2025) 236656.
- D. Piecha, J. Kapusta-Kołodziej, M. M. Marzec, K. Sokołowski, M. Kozieł, A. Brzózka, Application of Urea-based Deep Eutectic Solvent for Electrodeposition of Copper Selenide (Cu2-xSe/CuSe) Electrocatalyst for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Medium, Appl. Surf. Sci. 713 (2025) 164330.
- M. Płachta, M. Kozieł, K. Syrek, L. Zaraska, Visible-lght photoelectrochemical activity of electrochemically synthesized tin oxide films, Electrochim. Acta 536 (2025) 146601.
- P. Chatterjee, D. Piecha, S. Kotarba, K. Syrek, M. Pisarek, G.D. Sulka, Hydrothermal surface engineering of anodic WO3 photoelectrode by simultaneous iron doping and Fe3O4/FeWO4 formation, ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 17 (2025) 30284-30296.
- M. Szczerba, J. Kapusta-Kołodziej, M. Marzec, K. Sokolowski, A. Brzózka, Study of simultaneous electrodeposition of Cu and S in choline chloride-ethylene glycol deep eutectic solvents: a pathway to the synthesis of copper sulfide hexagons, Dalton Transactions 54 (2025) 8888-8902.
- B.D. Mohapatra, M. Szczerba, J. Czopor, D. Piecha, M. Pisarek, G.D. Sulka, FeHf binary hydroxide/oxide nanostructures as catalysts for oxygen evolution, ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 8 (2025) 8865-8875.
- L. Zaraska, M. Gurgul, O. Tynkevych, M. Pisarek, M. Kozieł, M. Czerwiński, M. Łazińska, M. Michalska-Domańska, Physicochemical and photoelectrochemical characterization of nanostructured oxide layers grown by anodic oxidation of Fe40Al in etidronic acid-based electrolyte, Electrochim. Acta 528 (2025) 146261.
- R. Palowska, M. Kozieł, A. Brzózka, G. D. Sulka Co-deposition of Co, Ni, and Ru from the choline chloride-ethylene glycol deep eutectic solvent, Electrochim. Acta 526 (2025) 146179.
- A. Rai, M. Szczerba, J. Karbowniczek, K. Cichocki, M. Krzyzanowski, S. Bajda, G.D. Sulka, M. Szuwarzyński, K. Sokołowski, B. Wiese, Enhanced corrosion resistance of magnesium alloy via surface transfer of microwave-synthesized, non-toxic, and ultra-smooth nitrogen-doped amorphous carbon thin film, Appl. Surf. Sci. 695 (2025) 162847.
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M. Gurgul, R. Zazpe, J. Rodriguez-Pereira, L. Hromadko, J.M. Macak, L. Zaraska, Improving photoelectrochemical performance of SnO2 nanocones through TiOx shell via atomic layer deposition, Electrochim. Acta 519 (2025) 145854.
- E. Szaniawska-Białas, E. Jozwiak, K. Syrek, P. Jóźwik, G.D. Sulka, N. Pinna, E. Wierzbicka, Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from titanium dioxide nanotube membranes with embedded platinum/gold nanowires, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy 105 (2025) 258-266.
- R. Palowska, D. Piecha, M. Szczerba, M. M. Marzec, K. Sokołowski, L. Liu, G. Sulka, A. Brzózka, Temperature matters: structural and catalytic activity changes in thermally selenized Ni-Se materials, Appl. Surf. Sci. 689 (2025) 162483
- M. Gurgul, B. Macuda, T. Kuciel, L. Zaraska, Effect of Sn purity and electropolishing procedure on the morphology and properties of nanoporous SnOx layers obtained via galvanostatic anodization, ACS Omega 10 (2025) 2442-2449.
- M. Kozak, A. Araujo, M. M. Marzec, R. Palowska, J. R. Esquius, Ł. Pięta, K. Sokołowski, G. D. Sulka, L. Liu, A. Brzózka Thermal selenization of electrochemically obtained cobalt thin-films and nanowire arrays, Appl. Surf. Sci. 686 (2025) 162070.
- A. Świerkula, L. Zaraska, Tuning the geometry of porous alumina layers via anodization in mixtures of different acids, J. Solid State Electrochem. 29 (2025) 1449-1458.
- O. Tynkevych, K. Ryczek, T. Kuciel, L. Zaraska, Formation of ZrO2 with unusual morphology and Zr surface patterning via one-step anodization of zirconium in aqueous electrolyte, J. Mater. Res. Technol. 34 (2025) 100-109.
- K. Syrek, E. Wierzbicka, M. Zych, D. Piecha, M. Szczerba, M. Sołtys-Mróz, J. Kapusta-Kołodziej, G.D. Sulka, Band gap engineering of tungsten oxide-based nanomaterials, J. Photochem. Photobiol. C: Photochem. Rev. 62 (2025) 100681.
- R. del Olmo, O. Tynkevych, M. Łazińska, K. Syrek, T. Durejko, M. Czerwiński, L. Zaraska, R. Tiwari, M. Michalska-Domańska, Anodizing of iron-based alloys: Fundamentals, recent progress, and applications, Rep. Prog. Phys. 88 (2025) 026501.
- F. Siddique, A. Nasir, K. Syrek, G.D. Sulka, S. Gonzalez-Cortes, Ch. Li, X. Zhang, E. Wierzbicka, Novel synthesis of reduced PdO-WO3 hybrids for enhanced photoelectrochemical water splitting, J. Alloys Compd. 1010 (2025) 177615.
- D. Piecha, M. Szczerba, R. Palowska, M. M. Marzec, K. Sokołowski, T. Uchacz, L. Liu, G.D. Sulka, A. Brzózka, Formation of 2H and 1T/2H MoSe2 via thermal selenization of electrodeposited Mo thin films and nanowires, Appl. Surf. Sci 684 (2025) 161801.