Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhuanghe Ren, Xin Zhang, Zhenguo Huang, Jianjiang Hu, Yangzhong Li, Shiyou Zheng, Mingxia Gao, Hongge Pan, Yongfeng Liu
Summary: Nanosized TiH2 flakes were successfully synthesized through a one-pot solvothermal process and epitaxially grown on graphene surface. The generation of Cl· radicals and unsaturated C=C bonds during the reaction of TiCl4 with THF promoted the formation of TiH2. The nanoflake-like TiH2 enabled outstanding hydrogen storage performance of NaAlH4.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chulaluck Pratthana, Kondo-Francois Aguey-Zinsou
Summary: The use of core-shell NaAlH4@Ti nanostructures has shown potential in altering the hydrogen storage properties of NaAlH4 and controlling its hydrogen thermodynamics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abdulrahman S. Alotabi, Yanting Yin, Ahmad Redaa, Siriluck Tesana, Gregory F. Metha, Gunther G. Andersson
Summary: The study demonstrates that deposition of phosphine-protected gold clusters on TiO2 films and covering them with a thin Cr2O3 film can effectively inhibit cluster agglomeration. This provides a new method for tailoring surface properties.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Long Liang, Chunli Wang, Mingan Ren, Shouliang Li, Zhijian Wu, Limin Wang, Fei Liang
Summary: Introducing TiO2 and Pr6O11 for synergistic catalysis in the dehydrogenation process of AlH3 can lower the dehydrogenation temperature and increase the amount of released hydrogen. Multiple valence state conversions promote electron transfer and form a new dehydrogenation pathway.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tapas Goswami, Sushil Kumar, Amarnath Bheemaraju, K. Mohan Reddy, Amit Kumar Sharma, Aditya Kataria, Akansha Shrivastav
Summary: In this study, a new strategy was demonstrated to decorate TiO2 nanoparticles on the surface of Nb2O5 nanorods, resulting in a unique TiO2/Nb2O5 nanocomposite (NC). To achieve high catalytic activity, the TiO2/Nb2O5 NC was dispersed and anchored over reduced graphene oxide (rGO). Two types of rGO/TiO2/Nb2O5 composites, Cat-A and Cat-B, were obtained by varying the ratio between rGO and TiO2/Nb2O5 NC. Cat-A (rGO:TiO2/Nb2O5 similar to 1:0.3 wt/wt) showed higher photo-catalytic degradation efficiency under visible light irradiation compared to Cat-B (rGO:TiO2/Nb2O5 similar to 1:0.6 wt/wt). On the other hand, Cat-B exhibited enhanced catalytic activity for the reduction of p-nitrophenol to p-amino phenol in the presence of NaBH4 as a reductant. The higher photocatalytic activity of Cat-A and catalytic reduction of Cat-B can be attributed to factors such as the high charge carrier mobility of rGO, the strong acidity of crystal planes of Nb2O5 nanorods, and the synergistic effect of rGO and TiO2/Nb2O5 nanocomposites.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fabio C. Riemke, Catia L. Ucker, Neftali L. Carreno, Sergio da Silva Cava, Moises P. Teixeira, Humberto Fajardo, Jason G. Taylor, Marcio J. da Silva, Daniel C. Batalha, Cristiane W. Raubach
Summary: There is a growing interest in the search for environmentally friendly catalysts, particularly solid metal oxides. This study investigates the efficiency of SrTiO3 and the SrTiO3/Nb2O5 catalytic system in the oxidation process of thioanisole. The catalyst was synthesized through microwave-assisted hydrothermal process, and it was found that SrTiO3 nanoseeds have an inducing effect on the growth of Nb2O5. The SrTiO3/Nb2O5 catalyst exhibited high efficiency in the oxidation reaction of thioanisole.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weilin Zhong, Chao Wang, Hailun Zhao, Suqing Peng, Zhipeng Tian, Riyang Shu, Ying Chen
Summary: In this study, Au nanoparticles loaded on TiO2 nanoflakes were synthesized as efficient photothermal catalysts for bio-derived glycerol photothermal reforming hydrogen production. The study found that the generation of photogenerated carriers is crucial in the photothermal reforming process, and the hot electrons excited by Au nanoparticles promote intermolecular collisions through thermalization. These findings contribute to the understanding of photothermal enhanced reforming and provide insights for the development of renewable energy.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaoya Liu, Ying Liu, Jingchao Wang, Jinghuan Ma
Summary: In this study, a supported amorphous catalyst NiMo/TiO2 was synthesized, which efficiently decomposes hydrous hydrazine to produce hydrogen with excellent catalytic properties. The strong synergistic interaction between the support TiO2 and NiMo nanoparticles, as well as the doping of Mo leading to changes in the surface structure of NiMo/TiO2, contributed to the easier cleavage of the N-H bond and desorption of reaction intermediates.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Zhang, Yukai Lin, Lingchao Zhang, Zhenguo Huang, Limei Yang, Zhenglong Li, Yaxiong Yang, Mingxia Gao, Wenping Sun, Hongge Pan, Yongfeng Liu
Summary: Sodium alanate (NaAlH4) has poor kinetics and reversibility in hydrogen storage due to high energy barriers, but transition metal-based catalysts can effectively reduce these barriers. In this study, we successfully synthesized TiC nanoparticles with a size of 2-4 nm supported on carbon (nano-TiC@C), which exhibited high and stable catalytic activity for NaAlH4. The nano-TiC@C-containing NaAlH4 released 5 wt% H2 starting from 65 °C and reabsorbed all released hydrogen at 30 °C under 100 bar H2, outperforming NaAlH4 modified by commercial TiC nanoparticles. This finding provides insights into designing high-performance catalytic additives for light-metal hydride-based hydrogen storage materials.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuanyuan Shang, Claudio Pistidda, Chiara Milanese, Alessandro Girella, Alexander Schokel, Thi Thu Le, Annbritt Hagenah, Oliver Metz, Thomas Klassen, Martin Dornheim
Summary: This manuscript proposes a method for obtaining high-quality NaAlH4 from automotive recycled alloy, and comprehensively explores its hydrogen storage properties using various experimental techniques. The results show that NaAlH4 with comparable properties to high-purity commercial NaAlH4 was successfully synthesized.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yang Chen, Guobing Mao, Yawen Tang, Heng Wu, Gang Wang, Li Zhang, Qi Liu
Summary: The novel Cr2O3/C@TiO2 composite synthesized in this study showed enhanced visible light absorption, reduced recombination rate of electrons and holes, and abundant active sites for photoreduction reaction, leading to superior H-2 production compared to pure TiO2.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shijia Li, Ernan Pang, Ning Li, Qing Chang, Jinlong Yang, Shengliang Hu
Summary: This paper reports a simple and universal method for the synthesis of multicomponent nanocomposites using carbon dots with high affinity for metal ions and strong reduction activity. The resulting nanocomposite FeNS@PC exhibits superior catalytic performance and porous structure, making it suitable for pollutant degradation.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
G. Iervolino, V. Vaiano, J. J. Murcia, A. E. Lara, J. S. Hernandez, H. Rojas, J. A. Navio, M. C. Hidalgo
Summary: Platinized mixed oxides were tested for photocatalytic hydrogen production from glycerol solution under UV light. The Ti:Nb ratio, Pt nanoparticle distribution, Pt species formation, and niobia content all played a role in the efficiency of the photocatalyst. Water molecules were confirmed to have an important role in the photocatalytic production of hydrogen in an aqueous glycerol solution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kudzaishe Caren Tome, Senliang Xi, Yuanyi Fu, Chang Lu, Ni Lu, Meili Guan, Shixue Zhou, Hao Yu
Summary: This study investigates the catalytic effect of Ni and ZrO2 nanoparticles on the hydrogen absorption and desorption properties of MgH2. The nanocomposites were prepared using high-energy ball-milling and characterized by various techniques. The homogenous dispersion of ZrO2 and Ni nanoparticles in the MgH2 matrix significantly decreases the apparent activation energy for dehydrogenation, resulting in improved hydrogenation and dehydrogenation kinetics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Cheng, Wei Zhang, Jing Chen, Jiachen Wang, Pei Pei, Fengxin Li
Summary: The MgH2-CCPA composite, synthesized through hydrogen combustion and mechanically ball-milled method, exhibited improved hydrogen sorption characteristics due to the in situ formed amorphous carbon. The dehydrogenation temperature and kinetics of the composite were significantly enhanced compared to pure milled MgH2, with higher hydrogen liberation and absorption capacities. The presence of amorphous carbon in the MgH2-CCPA composite contributed to the notable improvement in sorption kinetics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yao Wang, Yukun Liu, Pingge He, Junteng Jin, Xudong Zhao, Qiuyu Shen, Jie Li, Xuanhui Qu, Yongchang Liu, Lifang Jiao
Summary: Researchers successfully enhanced the structural stability and battery performance of sodium-ion battery cathode materials by selectively substituting the chromium element. The newly developed material, Na3.9MnCr0.9Zr0.1(PO4)(3)/C, exhibited a high capacity retention of 85.94% over 500 cycles at high charge rates, and an ultra-high capacity of 156.4 mAh/g at low charge rates, enabling stable energy output as high as 555.2 Wh/kg. This study provides new opportunities for designing high-energy and high-stability NASICON cathodes through ion doping.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiawei Cai, Baicheng Zhang, Xuanhui Qu
Summary: The metal binder jetting technology has great potential for low-cost batch manufacturing. However, the use of phenolic-based binders restricts its application due to their hazardous nature and high residual content. In this study, an environmentally friendly PVA-based binder with high water content was developed to enable good bonding between powder layers. A fully dense SS316L part with low carbon and oxygen residuals was obtained, exhibiting isotropic tensile properties with high elongation.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Chang Liu, Mingli Qin, Haoyang Wu, Zhirui Zhang, Yiming Zhang, Yuelong Wang, Baorui Jia, Dengshuai Guo, Xuanhui Qu
Summary: In this paper, an estimation method was presented to reveal the relationship between residual oxygen content and Y2O3 additive amount used in AlN sintering. It was found that the AlN sample added with 3 wt% Y2O3 showed better performance than the others when the oxygen content was 0.765 wt% in the initial powders. However, short-time sintering did not result in ultra-high performance as estimated. By employing two-step sintering regimes, the distribution of the second phase in the AlN ceramic was significantly changed, leading to improved bending strength and decreased residual oxygen content.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kaixuan Cui, Ping Li, Wang Zhao, Shengwei Li, Chunrong Liu, Xuanhui Qu
Summary: This study systematically investigates the effects of different operating temperatures and charge-discharge regimes on the performance of Li||Sb-Bi-Sn liquid metal batteries. The optimal operating temperature is found to be 500 degrees C, and the batteries show excellent rate capability and anti-pulse interference ability. The calculated energy density of the batteries is 265 Wh kg-1, with electrode costs of only 58.62 $ kWh-1. Overall, this work paves a new direction for assessing high-performance liquid metal batteries for practical applications.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Zijian Zhang, Xinbo He, Tao Zhang, Pengfei Liu, Hongda Guan, Xulei Wang, Xuanhui Qu
Summary: Through a novel preparation process, diamond particles of 50 μm are successfully filled into gaps between closely arranged diamond particles of 400 μm, resulting in diamond/SiC composites with high diamond content and uniform structure. The diamond volume fraction and thermal conductivity of the composite are 79.18% and 722.55 W/mK, respectively, which are the maximum values achieved by pressureless infiltration. This innovative method offers a new solution for uniform mixing of particles of different sizes in composites.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bin Xu, Haiqing Yin, Xue Jiang, Cong Zhang, Ruijie Zhang, Yongwei Wang, Xuanhui Qu, Zhenghua Deng, Guoqiang Yang, Dil Faraz Khan
Summary: The development of high-strength and stable high-temperature materials is essential to increase the thrust-weight ratio of aeroengines. A data-driven design approach was used to improve the yield strength of Ni-based turbine disc superalloys. Experimental tests showed that the designed alloy had satisfactory microstructure and higher yield strength compared to commercial superalloys.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yao Wang, Xudong Zhao, Junteng Jin, Qiuyu Shen, Yang Hu, Xiaobai Song, Han Li, Xuanhui Qu, Lifang Jiao, Yongchang Liu
Summary: This study unravels the reductive coupling mechanism (RCM) in a novel P2-Na0.8Cu0.22Li0.08Mn0.67O2 cathode, which boosts the reversibility and kinetics of anionic redox reactions. The formation of strong covalent Cu-(O-O) bonding effectively suppresses excessive oxygen oxidation and irreversible cation migration, resulting in a cathode with remarkable rate capability and long-term cycling stability.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chang Liu, Jianan Chen, Yifan Wang, Wangwang Ding, Qiying Tao, Gang Chen, Wei Cai, Mingli Qin, Xuanhui Qu
Summary: A nanoscale Ti-1Fe dual-phase alloy was fabricated using laser powder bed fusion, and its microstructure, phase constituent, and tensile properties were investigated. The interfacial coherency between different phases and the presence of dislocations at grain boundaries were found to effectively facilitate the formation of deformation twins, leading to excellent tensile strength and ductility. This study suggests a promising approach to designing high-performance and cost-effective titanium materials without the need for expensive alloying elements.
SCRIPTA MATERIALIA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yixing Fang, Kun Han, Zhen Wang, Jie Shi, Ping Li, Xuanhui Qu
Summary: Designing a three-dimensional host material as the substrate can enhance the reversible plating/stripping behavior of the zinc anode in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. In this study, a Cu nanowire-decorated Cu foam host was fabricated to enhance the reversibility of electroplating/electrostripping. The Cu NW@Cu foam showed a dendrite-free plating/stripping process with a small nucleation overpotential and an ultra-stable lifespan in zinc symmetrical batteries. Additionally, when used as the anode in a full-cell, the Zn@Cu NW@Cu foam delivered a stable discharge specific capacity over 3000 cycles. This study provides a reliable strategy for designing high-performance zinc host materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Guodong Miao, Ping Li, Chunrong Liu, Yong Liu, He Zhang, Fanxin Lin, Xuanhui Qu
Summary: Metal hydride (MH) hydrogen storage systems are being considered as an efficient and safe method for hydrogen storage. However, the low thermal conductivity of a metal hydride bed (MHB) poses a challenge in practical applications, requiring the adoption of efficient thermal management approaches. This paper reviews the development of MHB thermal management, including enhancing heat transfer through MHR structure modifications, improving the effective thermal conductivity of MHB through thermal conductivity enhancers, and strengthening heat transformation using phase change materials (PCM). The impact of various thermal management measures on heat and mass transfer is evaluated, with the benefits and drawbacks of different MHR structures summarized.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chen Chen, Tianhao Wang, Xudong Zhao, Aiduo Wu, Shengwei Li, Ning Zhang, Xuanhui Qu, Lifang Jiao, Yongchang Liu
Summary: The study demonstrates the fabrication of OH-termination-rich V₂CTx material with interlayer K+-pillars (alk-V₂CTx) using a one-step alkalization method. The alk-V₂CTx cathode exhibits excellent reversibility and rapid Li+/Zn2+ co-insertion/extraction electrochemistry, along with superior rate performance and exceptional cycling life. The study also investigates the hybrid-ion storage mechanisms and presents flexible quasi-solid-state rechargeable Zn batteries with inspiring energy output even under severe deformation conditions and low temperatures.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yu Pan, Yucheng Yang, Qingjun Zhou, Xuanhui Qu, Peng Cao, Xin Lu
Summary: By adding a minor CaC2 oxygen-scavenger, the excessive interstitial oxygen contamination in titanium and its alloys can be effectively solved, resulting in high strength and superior ductility. This novel method offers a cost-effective way to develop high-performance titanium materials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Shuyi Xie, Bin Xu, Cong Zhang, Dil Faraz Khan, Xue Jiang, Ruijie Zhang, Yongwei Wang, Haiqing Yin, Xuanhui Qu
Summary: This study investigates the effects of doping 7 refractory elements (V, Cr, Zr, Nb, Mo, Hf, and Ta) on the site preference, elastic properties, and bonding effect of Ni2TiAl. The results show that V and Cr can effectively improve the bonding stability and strength of Ni2TiAl.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhihui Ma, Jie Shi, Di Wu, Dishuang Chen, Shuai Shang, Xuanhui Qu, Ping Li
Summary: The sulfide-based solid electrolyte Li6+xSb1-xSnxS5I (LSSSI-x) is proposed as a solution to the air-sensitivity and Li-incompatibility issues in all-solid-state lithium batteries. The LSSSI-0.4 electrolyte exhibits high ionic conductivity, good moisture stability, and enables the fabrication of high-performance batteries.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chang Liu, Jianxiong Liang, Changjun Wang, Gang Chen, Xuanhui Qu, Yu Liu, Zhenbao Liu, Mengxing Zhang
Summary: In this study, PH13-8Mo stainless steel parts doped with cerium were fabricated and compared with undoped parts. The doping of cerium improved the microstructure, phase constituents, and tensile properties of the stainless steel. The results showed that doping with cerium enhanced the mechanical stability of austenite, improved the sphericity of oxide inclusion, and increased the ultimate tensile strength and fracture elongation of the PH13-8Mo parts. The improved strength and ductility were attributed to the strengthening effects of nanoscale precipitation and grain refining, as well as the enhanced inclusion sphericity and coherency between the inclusion and matrix.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2024)