Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weijing Yao, Qingyong Tian, Jiaqi Shi, Chengsheng Luo, Wei Wu
Summary: The study synthesized a self-healing elastomer that can emit blue fluorescence under UV excitation, and successfully prepared a series of dual-mode fluorescence patterns. The new material has good mechanical properties and self-healing ability, providing important guidance for the development and application of smart materials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Zui Liu, Lifang He, Guangqiang Guo, Qin Gui, Yongjie Yuan, Hailiang Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on a series of luminescent liquid crystal elastomers with photo-induced deformation behavior and photo-responsive fluorescence. By adjusting the crosslinking agent content, the deformation rate and maximum bending angle of the polymers can be controlled. All prepared LCEs exhibit aggregation-induced emission enhancement (AIEE) characteristic and emit strong fluorescence in solid state.
Article
Polymer Science
Yanhua Huang, Jianpan Yan, Dengxu Wang, Shengyu Feng, Chuanjian Zhou
Summary: Novel self-healing disulfide-linked silicone elastomers were developed via thiol oxidation coupling reactions, showing promising self-healing efficiency and reversible bonding capability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaohui Yu, Yufei Wang, Haopeng Zhang, Zibiao Li, Yong Zheng, Xiaoshan Fan, Yan Lv, Xu Zhang, Tianxi Liu
Summary: A facile strategy for fabricating high-performance hydrogels with strain-stiffening behavior, self-healing ability, and low hysteresis is proposed. The unique structure of the hydrogels, which consists of two mechanically distinct polymeric networks, gives them unique properties suitable for applications such as strain sensors and human motion detection.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lucia M. Korpas, Rui Yin, Hiromi Yasuda, Jordan R. Raney
Summary: This study integrates liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) with multistable structures to enable autonomous reconfiguration in response to changes in temperature, demonstrating the temperature-induced propagation of transition waves.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Philipp Mainik, Li-Yun Hsu, Claudius W. Zimmer, Dominik Fauser, Holger Steeb, Eva Blasco
Summary: Advancements in soft robotics are dependent on the development and production of new responsive soft materials. This study introduces all-printed bilayered structures with reversible and multi-responsive behavior using digital light processing (DLP), a light-based 3D printing technique. By combining liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) as active layers with a printable non-responsive elastomer as a passive layer, and incorporating various organic dyes in the active layers to achieve selective light response, the authors demonstrate the versatility and functionality of the approach. The printing of a complex 3D structure composed of four different materials further showcases the potential of this technique.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Marija Gorjanc, Ana Gerl, Mateja Kert
Summary: The study explores the application of screen printing technique in the development of pH-responsive textiles. The results show that screen printing can successfully develop textiles with pH responsiveness, and the responsiveness of printed fabrics depends on factors such as fiber type and the strength of dye-fiber interactions. Additionally, the color fastness of printed fabrics to factors like rubbing, washing, and light exposure was evaluated.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiran Zheng, Jiawei Li, Kailun Wei, Ning Tang, Min-Hui Li, Jun Hu
Summary: This study develops an integrated auxetic elastomer (IAE) that can exhibit transverse expansion while being axially stretched. By using high-modulus cross-linked poly(urethane-urea) as a skeleton and low-modulus non-cross-linked poly(urethane-urea) as a complementary-shape matrix, along with the dual dynamic interfacial healing promoted by disulfide bonds and hydrogen bonds, the resulting IAE possesses flat, void-free, and sharp soft-to-hard interface-free characteristics. Moreover, the fracture strength and elongation at the break of the IAE are significantly improved compared to those of the corrugated re-entrant skeleton alone, while maintaining the negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) within a certain strain range. Finite element analysis further confirms the advantageous mechanical and auxetic properties of this elastomer.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Nan Sun, Zhaofeng Wang, Xi Ma, Kaixin Zhang, Zeyu Wang, Zhenyu Guo, Yun Chen, Lihao Sun, Wang Lu, Yang Liu, Mingwei Di
Summary: A facile strategy to prepare lignin-containing polyurethane elastomers based on hydrogen and disulfide bonds with good self-healing properties and tensile strength is reported. The study explores the role of lignin and the introduction order of disulfide bonds on the properties of polyurethane elastomers, and elaborates on the self-healing mechanism of dynamic hydrogen and disulfide bonds.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dandan Ju, Xiaoli Gao, Zejia Zhao, Ziyu Chen, Shihu Zhao, Xiujun Gao, Feng Song, Shujing Liu, Yingdong Han
Summary: This study provides a universal template for color control and temperature sensing. By utilizing a specific nanostructure, different emission colors in the fluorescence spectra were achieved by switching the excitation wavelength. Furthermore, high temperature sensitivities were achieved in the temperature-responsive performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Wentong Gao, Shuhang Li, Xiao Cao, Wen Li, Bing Han
Summary: The study highlighted the significant restoration of tensile strength of MnO2-cured polysulfide sealants under moderate thermal stimulus, and the enhancement of mechanical properties by fillers, albeit hindering the healing process to some extent. The polysulfide sealant modified with TiO2 was able to enhance tensile strength without sacrificing healing mechanical properties.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingqiong Wu, Xiaofeng Wu, Shiping Zhan, Dong Cheng, Haiyan Wang, Hu Huang, Shengbin Cheng, Yunxin Liu
Summary: The manipulation of local optical modes and surface scattering and absorption of core-shell UCNPs by coupling them to glass microfibers with a graphene interlayer allows for the realization of a composite nanosystem with different luminescent properties. This composite nanosystem, with the graphene playing a role of 'light gate', can be used as a linear-response and highly-sensitive luminescent sensor for the detection of methanol, achieving a limit of 0.052 ppm at room temperatur.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xueqi Wu, Maochen Liu, Jiang Zhong, Yuting Zhong, Jinchuang Rong, Fei Gao, Yongluo Qiao, Liang Shen, Haifeng He
Summary: In this study, a self-healing hybrid polyurethane acrylate was synthesized by solution polymerization. The balance between mechanical performance and self-healing capacity was achieved by regulating the content of disulfide bonds and hard segments. The material exhibited excellent mechanical properties and showed great potential in industrial applications.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Lei Wang, Yuanbo Cai, Haoruo Zhang, Huawei Zou, Yang Chen, Mei Liang, Zhengguang Heng
Summary: This study introduces a reversible cross-linked structure to enhance the mechanical properties and self-healing ability of silicone elastomers at room temperature. The influence of cross-linker content on the elastomer's performance was investigated, and the structure of the self-healing materials was characterized using low-field NMR.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Wang, Hao Sun, Young-Ki Kim, Daniel B. Wright, Michael Tsuei, Nathan C. Gianneschi, Nicholas L. Abbott
Summary: This study presents a chemically triggered polymerization method based on a liquid crystal printhead, which allows for spatial and temporal control. By designing different geometries of the liquid crystal printhead, various polymerization reactions can be achieved: bulk solution polymerization, synthesis of thin surface-confined polymeric coatings, polymerization-induced self-assembly of block copolymers to form different nanostructures, and 3D printing of polymeric structures based on local solution conditions. The approach utilizes amphiphiles, multivalent ions, and biomolecules as stimuli.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wei Wu, Yabo Xie, Xiu-Liang Lv, Lin-Hua Xie, Xin Zhang, Tao He, Guang-Rui Si, Kecheng Wang, Jian-Rong Li
Summary: Expanding the structural diversity of porphyrinic metal-organic frameworks (PMOFs) is crucial for developing functional materials with novel properties or improved performance. This study presents a strategy for constructing rare-earth (RE) PMOFs with unprecedented topologies through rational functionalization of porphyrinic ligands. By introducing phenyl/pyridyl groups to the meso-positions of the porphyrin core, the symmetries and connectivities of the ligands are adjusted, resulting in the successful synthesis of three new topologies of RE-PMOFs (BUT 224/-225/-226). Moreover, BUT-225(Co), which possesses both Lewis basic and acidic sites, exhibits enhanced CO2 uptake and catalytic activity for the cycloaddition of CO2 and epoxides under mild conditions. This work demonstrates the rational design and construction of RE-PMOFs with novel topologies through ligand functionalization, providing insights into tailored PMOFs for various applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xingzhong Zhang, Yue Hou, Yang Yang, Ziyu Wang, Xiaosa Liang, Qingqing He, Yufeng Xu, Xiaolong Sun, Hongyu Ma, Jing Liang, Yong Liu, Wei Wu, Hongyu Yu, Haizhong Guo, Rui Xiong
Summary: In this study, a high-performance paper-based TE device was fabricated using simple screen-printing technology, which can be used for power generation and display. The findings offer potential applications in energy harvesting devices, optical encryption, anti-counterfeiting, and dynamic infrared display.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Youfusheng Wu, Xiao Chen, Wei Wu
Summary: Optical information encryption and safety are important for data protection and information safety. The development of multiple stimuli-response optical materials, such as carbon dots (CDs), is crucial for practical applications. This review focuses on the polychromatic emission of CDs and their role in high-capacity information encryption and safety strategies.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Li Wang, Liuting Zhang, Xiong Lu, Fuying Wu, Xuan Sun, Hu Zhao, Qian Li
Summary: CrMnFeCoNi and CrFeCoNi high-entropy alloys (HEAs) were used to enhance the hydrogen storage performance of MgH2. Among them, Mn-containing HEAs nanosheets showed the best performance. The MgH2-CrMnFeCoNi composite could release 6.5 wt% H2 in 10 min at 300°C and started to absorb H2 at 40°C. After 20 cycles at 300°C, 97% of the hydrogen storage volume could be maintained, demonstrating good cycling performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Optics
Youfusheng Wu, Xiao Chen, Panwang Guo, Enbo Xue, Bin Tian, Ke Zheng, Jing Liang, Wei Wu
Summary: Polychromic up/down-conversion emissions in carbon dots (CDs) system have significant potential for advanced information encryption and security. However, achieving tunable emissions in CDs system has been challenging due to difficulties in preparing red down-conversion emission and the poor absorption of CDs. This study successfully obtains red fluorescence and room-temperature phosphorescence by establishing energy transfer processes, and achieves color-tunable upconversion luminescence through in situ preparation of rare-earth co-doped nanoparticles. The results demonstrate the possibility of using multicolor emissions for information encryption and security technologies.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Liwen Zhang, Jingjing Yang, Bingdang Wu, Junjun Liu, Xiaoyi Xu, Wei Wu, Jinlong Zhuang, Hanxiang Li, Tianyin Huang
Summary: This study compared the effects of alkali, ultrasound, and the synergistic effect of ultrasound and alkali on microalgae disruption and investigated the synergistic disruption mechanism. Quantitative analysis showed that under optimized conditions, the release of protein by the synergistic method was significantly higher than that of alkali and ultrasound alone. Furthermore, the study found that nutrient release mainly occurred during the microalgal bloom dispersion and individual microalgal micro-fragmentation phases.
ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qun Liu, Jing Liang, Bin Tian, Enbo Xue, Xinyu Zhang, Panwang Guo, Ke Zheng, Guilin Tang, Wei Wu
Summary: Harvesting electricity through water evaporation is renewable and environmentally friendly, but current generators have limited power supply. This study presents a high-performance textile-based evaporation-driven electricity generator using continuous gradient chemical reduced graphene oxide (CG-rGO@TEEG). The CG-rGO@TEEG can generate a voltage of 0.44 V and a current of 590.1 mu A with an optimized power density of 0.55 mW cm(-3) when NaCl solution is applied. This work provides a novel approach for efficient clean energy harvesting based on water evaporation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Enbo Xue, Bin Tian, Youfusheng Wu, Qun Liu, Panwang Guo, Ke Zheng, Jing Liang, Wei Wu
Summary: This article introduces a soft actuator that has both self-sensing and actuation characteristics, which can better adapt to the environment and effectively realize intelligent human-machine interactions. The sensing function is integrated into the soft actuator using screen printing technology. By exploiting the photothermal conversion performance of a dopamine-modified graphene oxide layer and the difference in expansion coefficient between the graphene oxide layer and the poly(vinylidene fluoride)/polydimethylsiloxane layer, the soft actuators exhibit different actuation behaviors under photothermal and humidity stimuli. Additionally, a printed carbon black/highly elastic transparent adhesive cement sensing layer is introduced to provide real-time feedback on the actuation process. Various complex deformations can be achieved by assembling multiple actuators. Finally, the soft actuator is demonstrated to be applicable as a smart packaging material. We believe that actuators with sensing feedback are of significant importance in soft robotics and smart packaging.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Panwang Guo, Bin Tian, Jing Liang, Xiuping Yang, Guilin Tang, Quancai Li, Qun Liu, Ke Zheng, Xiong Chen, Wei Wu
Summary: High-performance flexible resistive-type humidity sensors are fabricated by screen-printing method using hexagonal tungsten oxide as the humidity-sensing material. These sensors exhibit high sensitivity, good repeatability, outstanding flexibility, low hysteresis, and fast response in a wide relative humidity range. They have immense potential in various applications including wearable devices, non-contact measurements, and packaging opening state monitoring.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoyu Xiong, Jing Liang, Wei Wu
Summary: Nowadays, flexible sensors, especially flexible pressure sensors, are widely used in wearable electronics to monitor human motion and health. Triboelectric pressure sensors (TPSs) provide a powerful approach for wearable healthcare due to their lightweight, easy manufacture, high sensitivity, and self-powered properties. This review introduces the sensing mechanisms, structure modes, electrode materials, fabrication techniques, surface microstructure strategies, applications, and future research directions of TPSs, providing a comprehensive review and promising direction for self-powered wearable devices in human motion monitoring, health monitoring, and human-machine interaction.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Zheng Fang, Biqiong Hong, Wei Wu, Zhiqiang Weng
Summary: We report a metal-free amination reaction using 1-(3,3,3-trifluoro-2-oxopropyl)pyridin-1-ium bromide and alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds with NH4OAc or amines. The reaction yields a series of 3-trifluoromethyl aniline derivatives as major products. The reaction proceeds through a cascade process involving 1,4-Michael addition and intramolecular addition to form a dienone intermediate.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Quancai Li, Bin Tian, Jing Liang, Wei Wu
Summary: Due to their biocompatibility and easy regulation, hydrogel-based flexible sensors have seen significant development in wearable electronics, electronic skin, and soft robotics. The properties of functional materials greatly impact the performance of conductive hydrogel-based sensors. This review focuses on the preparation strategies and general methods of functional conductive hydrogels for flexible sensors, including improvement of electrical conductivity and mechanical properties. The addition of extra functions, such as self-healing properties, anti-swelling properties, anti-freezing properties, and self-adhesion properties, are crucial for maintaining excellent performance in complex or harsh application conditions. The applications, prospects, and challenges of functional conductive hydrogels in flexible sensors are discussed in detail.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wei Wu, Jianhua Ge, Baiqing Xiao, Zhou Wei, Wan Zhang, Xuyang Zheng
Summary: Bi2WO6 with enhanced photocatalytic degradation performance was synthesized by O-3 etching method, which resulted in abundant oxygen vacancies and improved photocatalytic activity. The modified Bi2WO6 exhibited a 2.1 times higher degradation efficiency of benzidine wastewater compared to pure Bi2WO6 under xenon lamp irradiation. Furthermore, the modified Bi2WO6 showed good durability with no significant decrease in photocatalytic activity after four cycles.
DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fei Guo, Zeyi Zhang, Runzhe Chen, Yangyang Tan, Wei Wu, Zichen Wang, Tang Zeng, Wangbin Zhu, Caoxin Lin, Niancai Cheng
Summary: Pt-based nanoclusters were modified with sub-nanometer NiO to optimize the adsorption/desorption strength of hydrogen intermediates, resulting in enhanced hydrogen evolution performance. The Pt/NiO nanoclusters were confined in the pores of N-doped carbon, achieving high stability and activity. The NiO nanoclusters accelerated the Volmer-step kinetics, leading to a significant improvement in the overall performance.
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guilin Tang, Jing Liang, Wei Wu
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advancements in electrode materials based on transition metal selenides for supercapacitor applications. Various material modification strategies and the progress of multifunctional supercapacitors are discussed.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)