Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Liangyi Hang, Weiguo Liu, Xu Zhang, Shun Zhou, Junqi Xu, Cheng Li
Summary: A simple-operation method for designing antireflection coatings (ARCs) based on tailored refractive index characteristics of thin-film materials was developed. High-transmittance, broadband ARCs with specific refractive indices and transmittances were designed and characterized. The sensitivity of the ARCs system to manufacturing errors was simulated. The results provide valuable insights for the preparation of optical films formed via PECVD.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Woojin Park, Jonggu Han, Jongsik Kim, Se Youn Moon
Summary: The refractive index of SiOxNy thin film is controlled by changing the N2 and Ar flow ratio in 13.56 MHz RF-ICP. The density of N2+ and the refractive index of the thin film increase as the gas ratio [N2/(N2+Ar)] increases from 0.1 to 0.9. The results show that N2+ plays an important role in changing the properties of thin film during the plasma process.
Article
Optics
Aleksei Kuzin, Vasiliy Chernyshev, Vadim Kovalyuk, Pavel An, Alexander Golikov, Roman Ozhegov, Dmitry Gorin, Nikolay Gippius, Gregory Goltsman
Summary: A lab-on-a-chip is a promising approach for creating sensor devices for gas and liquid analysis in environmental monitoring, early diagnosis, and treatment effectiveness assessment. In this study, a system integrating highly sensitive photonic integrated circuits and microfluidic channels was developed for studying liquids and gases. The sensitivity and detection limit of the analyzed solution were evaluated. This development may have significant implications for environmental monitoring and biomedical applications.
Article
Optics
Yuan He, Xiaoyan Li, Jie Li, Jing Huang, Hao Zhu, Yi Feng, Qian Yi, Wei Hu, Lili Miao, Chujun Zhao
Summary: This study experimentally reports the wavelength-dependent third-order optical nonlinearity of two-dimensional halide organic-inorganic perovskite (PEA)2PbI4 film. The film exhibits ultrafast optical response and large third-order optical nonlinearities, making it significant for developing optoelectronic devices.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
M. Naeem, M. Rizwan, R. Bakhtawar, Zahid Usman, Xilan Ma, Chuanbao Cao
Summary: The study reveals that the addition of nitrogen alters the electronic band gap of bismuth aluminate material, impacting its optical properties. As the nitrogen concentration increases, the material's band gap decreases gradually until reaching a point where it begins to increase.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
M. Naeem, M. Rizwan, R. Bakhtawar, Zahid Usman, Xilan Ma, Chuanbao Cao
Summary: A detailed theoretical study was conducted to explore the effects of oxynitrides on cubic bismuth aluminate with different nitrogen concentrations. Changes in structural, electronic band gap, and optical properties were evaluated, showing different behaviors with increasing nitrogen concentration.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. Swathi, J. Shanthi, K. K. Anoop
Summary: The study presents a method for preparing antireflection coating with super wetting property, achieving high transmittance by tuning the refractive index of the coating. The AR coating deposited on glass substrate shows excellent transmittance in UV-visible and solar radiation, along with superhydrophilic property.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. Green
Summary: The author discusses the need for refinement in silicon's refractive index and absorption coefficient beyond 1200 nm, based on recent luminescent measurements. An updated dataset for lightly doped silicon is presented, providing optical parameters over a broader temperature range with temperature coefficients included to improve accuracy.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Raquel Portela, Jakob Maximilian Marinkovic, Morten Logemann, Markus Schoerner, Nanette Zahrtman, Esra Eray, Marco Haumann, Eduardo J. Garcia-Suarez, Matthias Wessling, Pedro Avila, Anders Riisager, Rasmus Fehrmann
Summary: Monolithic support materials with the mechanical resistance and thermal conductivity of SiC, as well as tunable surface chemistry and textural properties, have been developed for use in catalytic membrane reactors. The skin applied onto the external wall and the infiltration of metal oxide nanoparticles into macropores allow for the immobilization of liquid phase catalysts. The resulting multimodal distribution of pore sizes can be tuned by various factors such as particle sizes, wash-coats, and calcination temperature.
Article
Optics
Mariano Mahissi, Weiming Cai, Xianmin Zhang, Xinglin Tong, Cui Zhang, Xinli Ma, Michel Dossou
Summary: High-sensitivity vibration detection under high temperatures is of great interest in modern engineering. This paper proposes a high temperature fiber optic F-P accelerometer based on MEMS technology, which exhibits reliable and high-temperature performance at 850°C.
Article
Biophysics
Tomas Vicar, Jiri Chmelik, Jiri Navratil, Radim Kolar, Larisa Chmelikova, Vratislav Cmiel, Jiri Jagos, Ivo Provaznik, Michal Masarik, Jaromir Gumulec
Summary: Cell viscoelastic properties can provide valuable information about the functional state of cells. This paper presents a system and method for measuring cell viscoelasticity using shear stress induction by fluid flow. Quantitative phase imaging is used for image acquisition, and a new approach based on linear system modeling and parametric deconvolution is used to determine viscosity and elasticity. The proposed method allows for high-throughput measurements during live-cell experiments and enables the simultaneous extraction of various cell parameters.
BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xinming Ren, Beiyue Ma, Lulu Wang, Guoqi Liu, Jingkun Yu
Summary: By incorporating silicon kerf waste, lightweight magnesia refractory ceramics with a closed porosity of 6.5% were successfully prepared, suitable for the working lining of metallurgical furnaces.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Swathi Ippili, Venkatraju Jella, Jeong Min Lee, Jang-Su Jung, Dong-Hyun Lee, Tae-Youl Yang, Soon-Gil Yoon
Summary: In this study, anti-reflective, hydrophobic, antimicrobial zinc oxide-polytetrafluoroethylene (ZnO-PTFE) composite thin films with sensorial capabilities were developed, and an antimicrobial self-powered touch sensor based on these composite films was demonstrated. These films exhibited low refractive index, high transmittance, excellent antibacterial properties, and water stability. The potential applications of these coatings in interactive devices for a safer experience were highlighted.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Charalampos Sakkas, Jean-Yves Rauch, Jean-Marc Cote, Vincent Tissot, Joseph Gavoille, Nicolas Martin
Summary: Tungsten oxide WO3 thin films are deposited using DC reactive magnetron sputtering, and a unique zigzag columnar structure is achieved through the Reactive Gas Pulsing Process (RGPP) and Glancing Angle Deposition method (GLAD). Optical properties such as refractive index, extinction coefficient, and absorption coefficient are tuned by adjusting the number of zigzags in the structure, with absorption and extinction coefficients decreasing as the number of zigzags increases. The lowest refractive index is observed at the highest tilt angle of 85 degrees, while the highest refractive index is obtained at a zigzag number close to four, indicating a correlation between microstructure changes and optimized optical properties.
Article
Polymer Science
Beihang Yu, Ruipeng Li, Rachel A. Segalman
Summary: It has been shown that the morphology of block copolymer networks can be adjusted by chain conformation near the interface in linear block copolymers, highlighting the versatility of chain conformation in block copolymer design.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gisela Mariana Arzac, Asuncion Fernandez, Vanda Godinho, Dirk Hufschmidt, Maria Carmen Jimenez de Haro, Beatriz Medran, Olga Montes
Summary: Formic acid is a liquid organic hydrogen carrier synthesized from CO2 and sustainable hydrogen or biomass decomposition. In this study, supported Pd-C catalytic thin films were prepared via magnetron sputtering for formic acid decomposition. The tests showed promising activity and selectivity at 300 degrees C, but deactivation occurs with Pd sintering upon cycling. Magnetron sputtering deposition is a scalable method for preparing Pd-C catalytic films.
Article
Materials Science, Coatings & Films
Sara Ibrahim, Fatima Zahrae Lahboub, Pascal Brault, Agnes Petit, Amael Caillard, Eric Millon, Thierry Sauvage, Asuncion Fernandez, Anne-Lise Thomann
Summary: The morphology, crystallinity, and composition of aluminum films can be influenced by the helium content, where an increase in helium leads to the formation of bubbles and porosity. This modification is attributed to the replacement of argon with helium and the insertion/release mechanisms of helium during film growth.
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ana M. Beltran, Merce Giner, Angel Rodriguez, Paloma Trueba, Luisa M. Rodriguez-Albelo, Maria Angeles Vazquez-Gamez, Vanda Godinho, Ana Alcudia, Jose M. Amado, Carmen Lopez-Santos, Yadir Torres
Summary: This study investigates the effects of modifying the texture and surface roughness of porous titanium samples using a femtosecond Yb-doped fiber laser on implant performance. The results show that the laser treatment creates a rough surface with micro-columns and micro-holes covered by ripples over micro-metric structures. The optimal candidate for bone tissue replacement is a titanium sample with 30% porosity and a pore range size of 100-200 μm.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ana Alcudia, Belen Begines, Paula Rodriguez-Lejarraga, Valeria Greyer, Vanda Cristina Fortio Godinho, Eloisa Pajuelo, Yadir Torres
Summary: This study proposes a joint solution to address stress shielding, poor osseointegration, and bacterial infections of titanium dental implants, by using porous Ti samples and coating techniques. This solution aims to improve the survival rate and biocompatibility of titanium dental implants.
COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Guerra-Garces, C. A. Garcia-Negrete, K. Pastor-Sierra, G. C. Arteaga, M. Barrera-Vargas, M. C. Jimenez de Haro, A. Fernandez
Summary: Cellulose fibers are the main raw material for paper manufacture, which can be virgin or recycled. Most Tetra Pak packages are not recycled, highlighting the need for alternatives to promote recycling. This study investigates the effect of morphologically diverse fillers on the performance of composite materials.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
G. M. Arzac, O. Montes, A. Fernandez
Summary: In this study, a series of Pd catalysts supported on commercially available activated carbon (Norit(R)) were prepared using different metal precursors (Pd(NO3)2 and Na2PdCl4) at different pH. The best catalytic activity and small particle size were achieved for the Pd/C sample prepared with Pd(NO3)2 salt impregnated at pH = 2.5 and reduced with sodium borohydride. The catalytic activity was found to be size-dependent and a mixture of surface Pd0 and PdII oxidation states was beneficial for the activity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Matias Gaston Rinaudo, Ana Maria Beltran, Asuncion Fernandez, Luis Eduardo Cadus, Maria Roxana Morales
Summary: Palladium catalysts supported on defective mixes of anatase and rutile phases of titanium dioxide show excellent performance in the selective oxidation of glycerol. The physicochemical features of the support material play a crucial role in determining the catalytic activity, including the particle size, surface oxidation state, reducibility, oxygen mobility, and acid-base properties. This research is important for the rational design of heterogeneous catalysts.
RESULTS IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
G. M. Arzac, T. C. Rojas, C. Real, A. Fernandez
Summary: This work presents the preparation of a series of Pd catalysts on a CNx support for the liquid phase decomposition of formic acid. The resulting catalysts showed high activity due to factors such as small particle size, appropriate Pd0/PdII ratio, nitrogen content, and testing conditions. The study also found that the catalyst was activated after use, which was attributed to the variation of surface Pd oxidation states under the effect of formic acid/sodium formate solutions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Fernandez, T. Sauvage, B. Diallo, D. Hufschmidt, M. C. Jimenez de Haro, O. Montes, J. M. Martinez-Blanes, J. Caballero, V. Godinho, F. J. Ferrer, S. Ibrahim, P. Brault, A. -L. Thomann
Summary: The microstructure and composition of Si-He nanocomposite films deposited by magnetron sputtering (MS) with different operation modes were compared. The films exhibited different depth compositions, nanopore size and shape distributions, porosity, and He content depending on deposition conditions. The presence of impurities promoted He diffusivity and reduced He accumulation. The release of He occurred at temperatures ranging from 473-723 K without film crystallization, and films grown in RF mode remained stable up to 573 and 723 K for 4He and 3He content respectively.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
A. M. Alcaide, G. Regodon, F. J. Ferrer, V Rico, R. Alvarez, T. C. Rojas, A. R. Gonzalez-Elipe, A. Palmero
Summary: The formation of monoclinic VO2 crystal domains at low temperatures in nanocolumnar vanadium/oxygen thin films deposited via magnetron sputtering is analyzed. The synthesis involved depositing amorphous nanocolumnar VO1.9 thin films at room temperature and annealing them at temperatures between 250 - 330 ? in an oxygen atmosphere. The nanocolumnar structures exhibited a thermochromic transition at 47 ? (for annealing at 270 ?) and 58 ? (for annealing at 280 and 290 ?), resulting in a significant drop in optical transmittance in the infrared region.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Juan Carlos Sanchez-Lopez, Marleny Rodriguez-Albelo, Miriam Sanchez-Perez, Vanda Godinho, Carmen Lopez-Santos, Yadir Torres
Summary: This study aims to improve the biomedical performance of commercially pure titanium by coating it with 1-3 μm of Ti6Al4V alloy using DC-pulsed or high-power impulse magnetron sputtering (HiPIMS) technique. The titanium-coated implants with controlled nano-roughness exhibit enhanced mechanical properties and hydrophobicity. The surface modification of titanium implants through HiPIMS process proves to be an effective strategy for achieving biomedical requirements and functionality.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gisela M. Arzac, Mauricio E. Calvo, Asuncion Fernandez
Summary: This study demonstrates the coupling of a hydrogen generator based on the hydrolysis of sodium borohydride with a commercial fuel-cell kit, and compares its performance to that of hydrogen produced by an electrolyzer. The study showcases the hydrogen cycle, the hydrogen storage problem, and the potential of sodium borohydride as a hydrogen storage material.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL EDUCATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
C. Garcia-Cabezon, V. Godinho, C. Perez-Gonzalez, Y. Torres, F. Martin-Pedrosa
Summary: This study proposes an innovative strategy combining powder metallurgy based space-holder (SH) technique and electropolymerization to prepare porous biocompatible Ti substrates coated with PPy-AgNPs composite conductive polymers. The coated substrates show excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance, as well as enhanced antibacterial activity. This strategy has significant potential for the substitution of small damaged bone tissues, such as in tumors.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Cameron Angus, Matthew Williams, Andrei Andreyev, Soumendu Bhattacharjee, Samantha Buck, Soham Chakraborty, Barry Davids, Christian Diget, Adam Garnsworthy, Chris Griffin, Asuncion Fernandez, Greg Hackman, Kevan Hudson, Dirk Hufschmidt, Vasil Karayonchev, Yong Kim, Alison Laird, Annika Lennarz, Konstantin Mashtakov, Peter Machule, Connor Natzke, Kihong Pak, Athanasios Psaltis, Allison Radich, Thomas Rauscher, Daniel Rhodes, Thierry Sauvage, Anna Simon, Carl Svensson, Sriteja Upadhyayula, Jonathan Williams, Daniel Yates, Tammy Zidar
Summary: The r-process is successful in explaining the abundance distributions of heavy elements in ultra-metal poor stars, but it fails to account for the overabundances observed in elements with atomic number 26 < Z < 47. An additional source of nucleosynthesis, known as the weak r-process, occurring in neutrino-driven winds of core-collapse supernovae, has been proposed. This study focuses on improving the certainty of nucleosynthesis predictions by measuring the cross section of the Kr-86(alpha,n)Sr-89 reaction at energy relevant to the weak r-process, using a novel solid helium target and the EMMA recoil mass spectrometer and TIGRESS gamma-ray spectrometer at TRIUMF.
NUCLEAR PHYSICS IN ASTROPHYSICS - X, NPA-X 2022
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lulu Wan, Gan Ye, Yuying Chang, Zhaohan Yang, Guangming Shi, Qiuli Zhang, Jin Wang
Summary: This study developed an efficient approach to upgrade the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) performance of Zr-MOFs with proton stimulation. Experimental results showed that the introduction of protons can significantly improve the ODS efficiency. This work provides a facile and efficient strategy for enhancing the ODS performance of pristine MOFs.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qiqi Lu, Xiu-Zhi Wei, Qi Zhang, Xinghua Zhang, Lungang Chen, Jianguo Liu, Yubao Chen, Longlong Ma
Summary: The application of Pd-M bimetallic clusters in the selective hydrogenation reaction was investigated, and the Pd0.6Ni@S-1 catalyst was found to exhibit high selectivity in the conversion of phenylacetylene to styrene. The confinement effect of zeolite inhibited over-hydrogenation and improved the stability of the catalysts. Furthermore, the solvent properties also influenced the product distribution.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Bo Li, Lumin Hong, Changdi Jing, Xianyang Yue, Huabo Huang, Qianqian Jiang, Jianguo Tang
Summary: MOF materials with adjustable pore structure and polymetallic sites have been explored as electrocatalysts for OER. Bimetallic materials show higher electrocatalytic activity than monometallic materials, while carbon-coated and doped MOF catalysts exhibit stable and good OER activity. The synergistic interaction between polymetallic active sites effectively improves the intrinsic activity of MOF on OER.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shichun Gu, Ruyi Wang, Junxiong Zhang, Hairong Dong, Liping Deng, Xue Wang, Yapeng He
Summary: In this study, monodispersed hollow mesoporous organosilica nanospheres with controlled core cavity and mesoporous shell were successfully synthesized. These hollow nanospheres showed a high adsorption capacity for Pb2+ in water solution and exhibited acceptable recycling and stability.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lucie Havelkova, Bogdana Bashta, Michaela Vankova, Jiri Zednik, Jiri Brus, Jan Svoboda, Alice Vagenknechtova, Jan Sedlacek
Summary: An atom-economic one-step chain-growth coordination homopolymerization providing high yields of functionalized hyper-cross-linked polyacetylenes with a permanent micro/mesoporous texture and a BET area of up to 1062 m2/g is reported. The homopolymerization is highly compatible with the heteroatom groups of the monomers and allows the preparation of well-defined porous networks with a wide spectrum of univalent groups.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shirui Pang, Yuxin Liu, Zhe Zhang, Yuxin Li, Chunguang Li, Zhan Shi, Shouhua Feng
Summary: This study focuses on using a functional separator to suppress the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides in Li-S batteries. It is found that the functionalized sulfonic acid group not only accelerates the conduction of lithium ions, but also repels polysulfide anions through electrostatic interactions. The performance of the batteries is significantly improved with the use of this functionalized separator.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pingping Li, Lei Han, Donghun Kim, Kemal Celebi
Summary: This study presents a fast synthetic strategy for the preparation of high-quality platelike MFI crystals using a thin-wall tubular reactor. The strategy is efficient, time-saving, and can be optimized, making it applicable to the preparation and optimization of other important materials.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Haitao Yin, Wei Wang, Yuxin Li, Hu Wen, Shuang Chen, Nanzhe Jiang
Summary: This study presents a template-free and solid-state-like crystallisation method for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite, which can be scaled-up in production. Mechanical mixing of starting material components improves the dispersion of materials, leading to ZSM-5 zeolite with high crystallinity and size uniformity.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Congli Li, Jiang Wang, Zhenfei Wang, Jinxiang Dong, Qi Shi
Summary: This study investigates the evolution and autoreduction behavior of Cu species in CuCl/NaY adsorbent during vacuum thermal activation. It is found that Cu species migrate from supercages to the nearby plane of the six-membered ring connecting the supercage and sod cage during vacuum activation. At 150 degrees C, vacuum autoreduction occurs, resulting in the formation of Cu+Cl- species. The results provide reference for the preparation of pi-complex adsorbents.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Irena Khatrin, Iman Abdullah, Alan J. Mccue, Yuni K. Krisnandi
Summary: Hierarchical porous system with two types of mesopores provides a solution to the diffusion limitation in conventional zeolites. Cobalt oxide impregnated hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite samples with intra- and inter-crystalline mesopores were synthesized using two different strategies. The physicochemical properties of the modified catalysts were analyzed, revealing distinct features given by the two mesoporous configurations. Catalytic activity analysis showed that Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with inter-crystalline mesopores exhibited higher activity in methane partial oxidation reaction compared to Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with intra-crystalline mesopores.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nataliia Reinders, Martin Durovic, Pavla Honcova, Zaneta Dohnalova, Jana Luxova, Stanislav Slang, Jhonatan Rodriguez-Pereira, Petra S. Sulcova
Summary: This study presents a new method for preparing a microporous Ni2P/C catalyst with high catalytic activity. The redox reaction and carbon matrix formation during high-temperature treatment contribute to the stability and activity of the catalyst. Experimental and analytical results suggest that the microporous structure of the composite plays a crucial role in its catalytic performance. These findings are important for practical applications of efficient hydrogen production by water electrolysis.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Raquel Bertao, Viktoriya Ivasiv, Cristina Almeida-Aguiar, Patricia R. Correia, Antonio M. Fonseca, Manuel Banobre-Lopez, Fatima Baltazar, Isabel C. Neves
Summary: This study developed a zeolite-based delivery system (ZDS) using silver and 5-Fluorouracil as antimicrobial and antineoplastic agents. The ZDS was characterized and its antimicrobial properties were investigated, showing better antibacterial effectiveness for the ZDS containing both silver and 5-FU.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Naonobu Katada, Nobuki Ozawa, Etsushi Tsuji, Keigo Kanehara, Akiho Otsuka, Taiga Sakamoto, Kirari Umezawa, Hitoshi Matsubara, Satoshi Suganuma, Momoji Kubo
Summary: First principles calculations were used to investigate the pathway for methylation of benzene with methane catalyzed by MFI type zeolite-supported Co species. The strong adsorption of benzene on Co is found to lower the activation energy for methane dissociation and promote the formation of toluene precursor. The activation energy of methane dissociation is also affected by the Al-Al distance.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuan Liu, An T. Ta, Kyoung Chul Park, Shenyang Hu, Natalia B. Shustova, Simon R. Phillpot
Summary: We use density functional theory to investigate the interactions of cerium, americium, and curium cations with crown ethers. Our results demonstrate that crown ethers can capture cerium, americium, and curium ions, and modifying the crown ether structure by substituting nitrogen atoms for oxygen atoms significantly increases their binding energies with radionuclides.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhengwu Peng, Shixing Wang, Yihui Wu, Xiang Liu, Hongliang Liu, Dekun Zhang, Likang Fu
Summary: An efficient adsorbent for recovery of germanium was prepared and characterized in this study. The adsorption behavior of Ge(IV) on the adsorbent was analyzed, and the results showed that it follows pseudo-secondary kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model. The adsorbent exhibited good anionic anti-interference ability and can still maintain high adsorption efficiency after repeated adsorption.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
