further purification. Graphite rods (99% (metals basis)) and KBr (spectroscopy
grade, ultrapure) were purchased at Alfa Aesar, NaOH (≥99%),
acetate (≥99%, for synthesis) were purchased at Carl Roth,
H2SO4 (≥98%, Emsure) was purchased at
Merck, Loctite EA 9390 epoxy resin was purchased at Dr.Losi, Al2024
T3 substrates were purchased at Robemetall, glass fiber composite
substrates were purchased at Villinger R&D, and the NH4OH solution (25%) was purchased at VWR.