CoCl2 Solution Research Articles

Cobalt microinjections into the infralimbic cortex of the anesthetized rat suppresses circulatory and respiratory reactions to the microelectrostimulation of the lateral orbital cortex

The central autonomous network that controls visceral systems, including circulatory and respiratory systems, includes the visceromotor infralimbic cortex (IL), which is one of the areas of the prefrontal cortex and is located on the medial surface of the large hemispheres. At the same time, there is evidence that areas of the prefrontal cortex located on the orbitofrontal surface, including the lateral orbital cortex (LO), can participate in the control of autonomous functions. The purpose of this work was to experimentally test the hypothesis according to which the participation of LO in the control of respiratory and circulatory functions is realized through IL. To this end, in acute experiments on laboratory rats anesthetized with urethane, the effect of microinjections of cobalt chloride solution (CoCl2) in IL on the reactions of circulatory and respiratory systems caused by microelectrostimulation of LO was investigated. It is known that Co2+ ions are non-specific blockers of synaptic transmission, therefore microinjections of CoCl2 solutions lead to disruption of conduction in the structures of the central nervous system. In the first, control series of experiments, micro-electrical stimulation of LO caused specific responses of the circulatory and respiratory systems, which were consistently reproduced throughout the experiment. In the second, experimental series, the introduction of CoCl2 solution into IL suppressed responses to micro-electrical stimulation of LO, and this effect turned out to be reversible. The obtained results confirmed the hypothesis put forward about the possible participation of IL in the implementation of autonomous LO functions. The elucidation of the mechanisms that ensure the interaction of LO and IL in the context of autonomous control should be the subject of further experimental research.

Investigation of the use of cobalt and nickel based nanoalloys as cement mortar additives

The usage potential of chemical and green synthesized cobalt (Co) and nickel (Ni) nanoalloys (CoNiNAs) as mortar additives at different ratios was evaluated. The CoCl2 and NiCl2 metallic salt solutions were mixed in volume ratios of 1-1, 1-2, and 2-1 and reduced with NaBH4 and St. John's Wort aqueous extract, respectively. The obtained Co-Ni based complex nanoalloys were analyzed by Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis), X-Ray Diffraction Analysis (XRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Dynamic Light Scattering Particle Size Analyzer (DLS). The effect of CoNiNAs was investigated based on the amount used in mortar, flexural and compressive strengths of mortar, setting time retarder properties, and carbonation depth measurements of mortars and nanoalloy form based on whether they were solid (chemical synthesise) or liquid (green synthesise). The results revealed that the chemical synthesized CoNiNAs were amorphous metal-metal-oxide complexes with small spherical particles and a low dispersity index, whereas the green synthesized complexes had a more crystalline structure and smaller sizes. The mortar properties were affected by Co and Ni synthesis ratios and addition amounts. The incorporation of CoNiNAs led to an increase in the setting times of mortar. Furthermore, the ‘CN’ 2% sample exhibited the highest compression (49.10±1.19 MPa) and flexural (8.19±0.20 MPa) strengths. In addition, the ‘CN2’ 1% sample exhibited the lowest carbonation depth (2.95±0.35 mm) compared to other samples. Overall, mortars with CoNiNAs additives may be used in high temperature environments, and long shipment times require remote locations due to setting time retarder effect without losing necessary physical properties.

Rice husk-based biogenic silica-anchored Sn-Co bimetallic catalysts for cellulose hydrogenolysis: Structural regulation and mechanism study

The production of high value-added chemicals and materials from renewable biomass is significant for the sustainable development of chemical industry. Herein, rice husk-based biogenic silica-anchored Sn-Co catalysts with adjustable activity are successfully prepared for biomass valorization. By regulating the pretreatment method and carbothermal reduction temperature of catalysts, the interaction between Co, Sn and biogenic silica can be regulated, thereby regulating the catalytic activity of the catalyst for cellulose hydrogenolysis. 50.7 % yield of acetol and 63.4 % yield of C3 products can be obtained. A series of characterizations show that the hydrothermal pretreatment in CoCl2 solution promotes the combination of Co2+ and biogenic silica, which inhibits the excessive doping of Sn4+ and promotes the formation of Co3Sn2 alloy. The Sn-O-Si and Co3Sn2 species in 3Sn-5Co@RHC are the key active sites catalyzing glucose isomerization and fructose retro-aldol condensation. The intermediates experiments show that controlling the hydrolysis rate of cellulose to avoid excessive concentration of monosaccharide intermediates in the reaction system is crucial for inhibiting side reactions and improving the yield of acetol. The use of agroforestry waste-based catalytic materials for biomass conversion in this work can provide inspiration for exploiting the intrinsic characteristics of biomass to develop high value-added materials and chemicals.

Trapping an Ester Hydrate Intermediate in a π-Stacked Macrocycle with Multiple Hydrogen Bonds.

Ester hydrates, as the intermediates of the esterification between acid and alcohol, are very short-lived and challenging to be trapped. Therefore, the crystal structures of ester hydrates have rarely been characterized. Herein, we present that the mono-deprotonated ester hydrates [CH3OSO2(OH)2]-, serving as the template for the self-assembly of a π-stacked boat-shaped macrocycle (CH3OSO2(OH)2)0.67(CH3OSO3)1.33@{[ClLCoII]6}·Cl4·13CH3OH·9H2O (1) (L = tris(2-benzimidazolylmethyl) amine), can be trapped in the host by multiple NH···O hydrogen bonds. In the solution of CoCl2, L, and H2SO4 in MeOH, HSO4- reacts with MeOH, producing [CH3OSO3]- via the ester hydrate intermediate of [CH3OSO3(OH)2]-. Both the product and the intermediate serve as the template directing the self-assembly of the π-stacked macrocycle, in which the short-lived ester hydrate is firmly trapped and stabilized, as revealed by single-crystal analysis.

Alleviating the toxic effects of Cd and Co on the seed germination and seedling biochemistry of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using Azolla pinnata

One of the most significant environmental challenges in the twenty-first century is heavy metal pollution. The potential use of fresh Azolla pinnata to alleviate the toxic effects of Cd and Co on the germination measurements of wheat seeds (Triticum aestivum L.) and the biochemistry of seedlings was studied. Two concentrations (80 and 100 mg L−1 solutions) of CdNO3 and CoCl2 were used before and after treatment with A. pinnata. The highest removal efficiency (RE) by A. pinnata was obtained on the fifth day, with a Cd RE = 55.9 and 49.9% at 80 and 100 mg L−1, respectively. Cadmium and cobalt solutions reduced the germination percentage, and the measured variables of wheat seeds meanwhile increased the radicle phytotoxicity. In contrast, the presence of A. pinnata in the germination medium increased all the measured variables and decreased radicle phytotoxicity. At 80 and 100 mg L−1, Cd significantly reduced the fresh and dry biomass, and height of wheat seedlings after 21 days of cultivation compared to Co. Cadmium and high concentrations of cobalt increased the contents of H2O2, proline, MDA, phenolic, and flavonoid compounds. The application of treated Cd and Co solutions by A. pinnata showed a decrease in H2O2, proline, phenolic, and flavonoid compounds levels accompanied by a reduction in catalase and peroxidase activities compared to the control. This study showed the positive role of A. pinnata in alleviating the metal impacts, particularly Cd, on the seedling growth of wheat and its germination.

Hydrogen generation and stoichiometric hydrolysis of core–shell Al-Li-NaBH4 composite

Hydrogen energy has attracted considerable attention as a promising alternative to petroleum. Herein, a novel (Al–x%Li)–y%NaBH4 composite with a core–shell structure has been designed and synthesized by a one-step ball-milling method for generating hydrogen by hydrolysis. NaBH4 formed a surface coating that completely wrapped the Al–x%Li alloy particles to prevent agglomeration and oxidation. Meanwhile, the synergism between the Al–Li alloy and NaBH4 promoted the hydrogen generation rate (HGR) of the composite. The total hydrogen release content of (Al–10%Li)–10%NaBH4 reached 1468.8 mL·g−1, with the highest HGR reaching 4393.7 mL·g−1·min−1 at 303 K. The (Al–x%Li)-y%NaBH4 composites also exhibited outstanding hydrolysis capacity during reaction with a near-stoichiometric amount of added CoCl2 solution. The hydrogen emission exceeded 90% when only twice the amount of stoichiometric CoCl2 solution was injected. The hydrogen mass density of the total system increased to more than 2.3 wt% from approximately 0.6 wt% with the addition of 10 stoichiometric solution, indicating the practical application of the portable fuel cell in conserving the total volume of the facility.

Comparing the Electronic Structure of Iron, Cobalt, and Nickel Compounds That Feature a Phosphine-Substituted Bis(imino)pyridine Chelate

It was recently discovered that (Ph2PPrPDI)Mn (PDI = pyridine diimine) exists as a superposition of low-spin Mn(II) that is supported by a PDI dianion and intermediate-spin Mn(II) that is antiferromagnetically coupled to a triplet PDI dianion, a finding that encouraged the synthesis and electronic structure evaluation of late first row metal variants that feature the same chelate. The addition of Ph2PPrPDI to FeBr2 resulted in bromide dissociation and the formation of [(Ph2PPrPDI)FeBr][Br]. Reduction of this precursor using excess sodium amalgam afforded (Ph2PPrPDI)Fe, which possesses an Fe(II) center that is supported by a dianionic PDI ligand. Similarly, reduction of a premixed solution of Ph2PPrPDI and CoCl2 yielded the cobalt analog, (Ph2PPrPDI)Co. EPR spectroscopy and density functional theory calculations revealed that this compound features a high-spin Co(I) center that is antiferromagnetically coupled to a PDI radical anion. The addition of Ph2PPrPDI to Ni(COD)2 resulted in ligand displacement and the formation of (Ph2PPrPDI)Ni, which was found to possess a pendent phosphine group. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction, CASSCF calculations, and EPR spectroscopy indicate that (Ph2PPrPDI)Ni is best described as having a Ni(II)-PDI2- configuration. The electronic differences between these compounds are highlighted, and a computational analysis of Ph2PPrPDI denticity has revealed the thermodynamic penalties associated with phosphine dissociation from 5-coordinate (Ph2PPrPDI)Mn, (Ph2PPrPDI)Fe, and (Ph2PPrPDI)Co.

3D-printed PLA/PEO blend as biodegradable substrate coating with CoCl2 for colorimetric humidity detection

This study aimed to fabricate biodegradable substrate with colorimetric humidity indicator for detective moisture in food packaging. The poor properties of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) were enhanced by melt blending PLA with non-toxic poly(ethylene oxide) PEO at 180 °C. Specifically, three-dimensional (3D) substrates of PLA/PEO blends were fabricated by solvent-cast 3D printing. Furthermore, cobalt chloride (CoCl2) solution was printed onto the substrate with an inkjet printer to serve as a colorimetric humidity sensing indicator. It found that the flexibility and thermal stability of the PLA were improved and the hydrophilicity was increased with an increase in PEO content. Color changes and the sensitivity of this material were confirmed using image analysis and total color difference. The CoCl2 indicator displayed color changes that ranged from blue to pink under ambient conditions (above 60%RH), revealing suitable potential for frozen food packaging material with aim to detect amount of moisture in the packaging.

Ultrahigh Water Permeance of Reduced Graphene Oxide Membrane for Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment.

Membrane methods exhibit great potential for application in radioactive liquid waste treatment. In this work, we prepared a reduced graphene oxide using the amino-hydrothermal method (AH-rGO) that exhibited effective rejection rates of 99.9% for CoCl2, ZnCl2, NiCl2, and radionuclide 60Co solutions with an ultrahigh water permeance of >71.9 L m−2 h−1 bar−1. The thickness of the AH-rGO membranes affects the water permeance, as the membrane with a thickness of ≈250 nm has the highest water permeance of up to 125.1 L m−2 h−1 bar−1 with the corresponding rejection rate of 86.8%. Importantly, this is the most permeable membrane with a satisfactory level of the rejection rate for typical radioactive ions of Co2+, Zn2+, and Ni2+. Moreover, the AH-rGO membranes presented excellent stability. These findings demonstrate the potential of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) membranes for radioactive liquid waste treatment.

CoFe prussian blue decorated BiVO4 as novel photoanode for continuous photocathodic protection of 304 stainless steel

The development of efficient photocathodic protection system requires highly active and robust light-absorbing electrodes for promoting the electron transfer from the light-absorber to the protected metal. Herein, we present an extremely active and stable CoFe prussian blue (CoFe-PB) modified BiVO4 film prepared by sequentially dipping the BiVO4 film in K3[Fe(CN)6] and CoCl2 solution, which can realize the long-term protection of 304 stainless steel under simulated solar illumination. Particularly, the photocathodic protection process can be operated in a scavenger-free environment. Our mechanism studies reveal that the CoFe-PB overlayer acts as the hole storage layer which can effective extract the photo-generated holes from the BiVO4 photoanode, and meanwhile works as an efficient catalyst that overcome the slow water oxidation barrier at the electrode/liquid interface, and thus greatly increase the electron lifetime, thereby enhancing the photocathodic protection capability. Our work provides a rather simple and effective design strategy for constructing semiconductor/electrocatalysts system for the underlying photogenerated cathodic protection application.

Flexible wearable and self-powered humidity sensor based on moisture-dependent voltage generation

With the rapid development of technology, researchers have been paying a lot of attention to personal health wearable electronics products. And environmentally friendly and renewable cellulose-based materials have become a research hotspot. In this work, the porous pure cotton non-woven fabric (NWF) was used as the backing material and modified by different concentration of CoCl2 solutions in order to obtain the CoCl2@NWF composite film with moisture-sensitive properties. Switching tests under different relative humidity levels showed that the CoCl2@NWF composite film would have visible discoloration. The humidity sensor obtained by simple pasting not only shows a maximum response value of more than 200 mV output voltage under 98% relative humidity (RH), but also a good cyclic performance. In addition, due to the unique characteristics of non-woven materials, the sensor also exhibits excellent resistance to bending and durability. Finally, we also explored the humidity monitoring of this sensor, which showed an excellent response performance to human respiration; thus, indicating that our sensor exhibits great potential in practical applications.

Investigation of the reaction mechanism of the hydrolysis of MgH2 in CoCl2 solutions under various kinetic conditions

This paper reports kinetic investigation on dehydrogenation kinetics of magnesium hydride (MgH2) in aqueous solutions of cobalt chloride (CoCl2) under various conditions. For this aim, various CoCl2 solutions (2.5–10 wt%) as activator and hydrolysis temperatures (293–363 K) were tested for achieving active hydrogen production by breaking out passive surface. nucleation-growth and surface area approaches were used for investigation of dehydrogenation mechanism and samples characteristic features were analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The optimum activator concentration was determined as 6.25 wt% CoCl2 with fastest hydrogen production rate 18.55 mL min−1 g−1 with complete conversion of MgH2 to Mg(OH)2 at room temperature. The kinetic and thermodynamic assessments of dehydrogenation were deduced basing on power law kinetic models with Arrhenius and Eyring approaches. Experimental results dedicated that this approach provided practical and basic application for hydrogen generation by using macroscale MgH2 particles in presence of CoCl2 solution via inhibiting formation of passivation layer with 20 kJmol−1 apparent activation energy.

Improvement on hydrogen generation properties of Zr(BH4)4·8NH3

Hydrolysis of Zr(BH4)4·8NH3 in deionized water can generate high purity hydrogen at room temperature. However, the sluggish hydrolysis kinetics of Zr(BH4)4·8NH3 hinders its practical use. To improve its hydrogen generation properties, the effects of magnetic stirring, changing hydrolysis solution and tuning the ammonia coordination number on the hydrolysis properties of Zr(BH4)4·8NH3 were investigated. Results show that both changing hydrolysis solution and tuning the ammonia coordination number can enhance the hydrolysis kinetics. The hydrolysis kinetics properties of Zr(BH4)4·8NH3 were significantly improved in MgCl2 and CoCl2 solutions. The Zr(BH4)4·xNH3 (x ≤ 8) samples were synthesized by a ball-milling method with different ammonization time (10, 60 and 180 min). Both the hydrolysis kinetics and hydrogen yield of Zr(BH4)4·xNH3 (x ≤ 8) were enhanced as the ammonia coordination number (x) decreased. Thus, tuning ammonia coordination number is an effective way to control the hydrolysis properties of Zr(BH4)4·xNH3 (x ≤ 8).

Probing Ni2+ and Co2+ speciation in carboxylic acid based deep eutectic solvents using UV/Vis and FT-IR spectroscopy

In this work, the coordination behaviour of Ni2+ and Co2+ in choline chloride–carboxylic acid (malonic, succinic, glutaric, glycolic and lactic acid) deep eutectic solvents (DES's) using UV/Vis and FT-IR spectroscopy is reported. In all systems Co2+ was observed to form the [CoCl4]2−. This species was also observed for solutions of CoCl2 and CoO in a choline chloride–lactic acid deep eutectic solvent. Ni2+ showed more complex chemistry, with speciation being dictated by whether the carboxylic acid was mono- or di-acidic. The [NiCl4]2− species was dominant in DES's containing dicarboxylic acids, but in DES containing monocarboxylic acids, an octahedral species was present alongside the tetrachloronickelate ion. FT-IR confirms that the acid is involved in coordinating to the metal centre. This is the first time this behaviour has been reported in the literature, and sheds light on the relative strength of the interactions between metals and solvent molecules in DES. The research presented here, in relation to previously reported works, highlights the importance of process conditions on metal speciation in DES. Of particular importance is the presence of water, as this can effect Co2+ and Ni2+ speciation even when the same DES is used. Our data show no difference in Co2+ speciation when using either chloride or oxide as the metal ion source.

The Influence of Nanofiller Shape and Nature on the Functional Properties of Waterborne Poly(urethane-urea) Nanocomposite Films.

A series of waterborne polycarbonate-based poly(urethane-urea) nanocomposite films were prepared and characterized. An isocyanate excess of 30 mol% with respect to the hydroxyl groups was used in the procedure, omitting the chain-extension step of the acetone process in the dispersion preparation. The individual steps of the synthesis of the poly(urethane-urea) matrix were followed by nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The nanofillers (1 wt% in the final nanocomposite) differed in nature and shape. Starch, graphene oxide and nanocellulose were used as representatives of organic nanofillers, while halloysite, montmorillonite, nanosilica and hydroxyapatite were used as representatives of inorganic nanofillers. Moreover, the fillers differed in their shape and average particle size. The films were characterized by a set of methods to obtain the tensile, thermal and surface properties of the nanocomposites as well as the internal arrangement of the nanoparticles in the nanocomposite film. The degradation process was evaluated at 37 °C in a H2O2 + CoCl2 solution.

Growth of Crystalline Bimetallic Metal-Organic Framework Films via Transmetalation.

Crystalline films of the Cu3(BTC)2 (BTC3- = 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylate) metal-organic framework (MOF) have been grown by dip-coating an alumina/Si(111) substrate in solutions of Cu(II) acetate and the organic linker H3BTC. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) experiments demonstrate that the substrate is completely covered by the MOF film, while grazing incidence wide-angle X-ray scattering (GIWAXS) establishes the crystallinity of the films. Forty cycles of dip-coating results in a film that is ∼70 nm thick with a root mean squared roughness of 25 nm and crystallites ranging from 50-160 nm in height. Co2+ ions were exchanged into the MOF framework by immersing the Cu3(BTC)2 films in solutions of CoCl2. By varying the temperature and exchange times, different concentrations of Co were incorporated into the films, as determined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy experiments. AFM studies showed that morphologies of the bimetallic films were largely unchanged after transmetalation, and GIWAXS indicated that the bimetallic films retained their crystallinity.

Amorphous Co3O4 nanoparticles-decorated biochar as an efficient activator of peroxymonosulfate for the removal of sulfamethazine in aqueous solution

In this study, amorphous Co3O4 nanoparticles-decorated biochar was synthesized and employed to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for sulfamethazine (SMT) degradation in aqueous solution. Hydrochar of corn straw obtained from hydrothermal carbonization was impregnated in CoCl2 solution for anchoring cobalt nanoparticles onto biochar surface before pyrolysis. Application conditions of as-prepared cobalt-loaded biochar (Co-BC) involving dosage, pyrolysis temperature, cobalt loading, solution pH and groundwater components were examined; and the stability of the catalyst was investigated by examining its performance in recycling experiments (3 rounds) and the variation of catalytic mechanism in recycling experiment was investigated. 100% SMT was removed under the optimum condition within 60 min: 1.0 mmol/L CoCl2 aqueous solution, 800 °C of pyrolysis temperature, 400 mg/L Co-BC, 0.06 mM PMS, solution pH 8. The results turned out that the amorphous Co3O4 nanoparticles were favorable for the activation of PMS. BC not only played as a support for dispersion of Co3O4 nanoparticles but also acted as an electron shuttle between Co3O4 and PMS/SMT molecules. During the recycling use, the key free radicals changed from ▪OH and SO4▪- to SO4▪- and only low degree of cobalt ions leaching was monitored. Additionally, the mixed groundwater components exerted trivial influence on the reaction system.

Facile synthesis of spinel MgCo2O4 nanosheets for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors

Two dimensional (2D) spinel cobaltite has great potential in electrochemical energy storage due to its unique structure and remarkable performance. Herein, we reported for a successful synthesis of MgCo2O4 nanosheets through direct hydrothermal decomposition of a mixed aqueous solution of MgCl2 and CoCl2 and formic acid (HCOOH, FA) at 200 °C for 6 h. The MgCo2O4 nanosheets yield a specific capacitance of 1431.2 F·g−1 at 1.0 A·g−1 in a three-electrode system and a high energy density of 32 Wh·kg−1 at a power density of 800 W·kg−1 in an aqueous asymmetric supercapacitor (MgCo2O4 thin sheets (+)//active carbon (AC) (−)). The MgCo2O4 nanosheets display potential applications in electrochemical energy storage.

Solvation and speciation of cobalt(II). A theoretical X-ray absorption and RIXS study

The X-ray spectroscopic signatures of solvated Co2+ ions mimicking the aqueous solution of CoCl2 are investigated accounting for multiconfigurational as well as spin–orbit coupling effects. To this end the RASSCF/RASSI methodology with second order corrections due to dynamical correlation (RASPT2) is employed. Emphasis is put on the identification of spectral signatures of different species in octahedral, [Co(H2O)6−xClx](2−x)+, and tetrahedral, [Co(H2O)4−xClx](2−x)+, coordination. X-ray absorption spectra show distinct differences in the L3 band only. Here, the best agreement between theory and experiment is obtained for the hexaaqua complex [Co(H2O)6]2+. For better identification of particular species it is proposed to use RIXS spectroscopy, which shows pronounced species-dependent inelastic features.

Preparation and Electrochemical Characterization of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Poly(Vinylidene Fluoride)-SiO2 Cation-Exchange Membranes by the Sol-Gel Method Using 3-Mercapto-Propyl-Triethoxyl-Silane.

A new synthesis method for organic–inorganic hybrid Poly(vinylidene fluoride)-SiO2 cation-change membranes (CEMs) is proposed. This method involves mixing tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) and 3-mercapto-propyl-triethoxy-silane (MPTES) into a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) sol-gel solution. The resulting slurry was used to prepare films, which were immersed in 0.01 M HCl, which caused hydrolysis and polycondensation between the MPTES and TEOS. The resulting Si-O-Si polymers chains intertwined and/or penetrated the PVDF skeleton, significantly improving the mechanical strength of the resulting hybrid PVDF-SiO2 CEMs. The -SH functional groups of MPTES oxidized to-SO3H, which contributed to the excellent permeability of these CEMs. The surface morphology, hybrid structure, oxidative stability, and physicochemical properties (IEC, water uptake, membrane resistance, membrane potential, transport number, and selective permittivity) of the CEMs obtained in this work were characterized using scanning electron microscope and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, as well as electrochemical testing. Tests to analyze the oxidative stability, water uptake, membrane potential, and selective permeability were also performed. Our organic–inorganic hybrid PVDF-SiO2 CEMs demonstrated higher oxidative stability and lower resistance than commercial Ionsep-HC-C membranes with a hydrocarbon structure. Thus, the synthesis method described in this work is very promising for the production of very efficient CEMs. In addition, the physical and electrochemical properties of the PVDF-SiO2 CEMs are comparable to the Ionsep-HC-C membranes. The electrolysis of the concentrated CoCl2 solution performed using PVDF-SiO2-6 and Ionsep-HC-C CEMs showed that at the same current density, Co2+ production, and current efficiency of the PVDF-SiO2-6 CEM membrane were slightly higher than those obtained using the Ionsep-HC-C membrane. Therefore, our novel membrane might be suitable for the recovery of cobalt from concentrated CoCl2 solutions.