Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shilan Zhang, Songsong Zhi, Hongju Wang, Jing Guo, Weihao Sun, Lu Zhang, Yi Jiang, Xiaguang Zhang, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: A solid-state laser scanning treatment (SLST) was used to synthesize anatase/rutile TiO2 heterojunction for efficient photodegradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX). The SLST method introduced oxygen vacancies to enhance light absorption and SMX adsorption, leading to a highly efficient catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Byungjun Cha, Nahyun Kim, Yeonji Yea, Jonghun Han, Yeomin Yoon, Sewoon Kim, Chang Min Park
Summary: Tetracycline (TC) and oxytetracycline (OTC) were efficiently removed from water using Fe-metal organic framework incorporated biopolymer-clay hydrogels. The CAMIL-MMT hydrogel exhibited the highest adsorption capacity for TC and OTC, with the adsorption process following pseudo-second-order kinetics and Freundlich isotherm models. The adsorption performance of the hydrogels was minimally affected by solution pH and co-existing anions. The CAMIL-MMT and CAMIL-SEP hydrogels demonstrated good reusability and stability, and residual TC and OTC could be further degraded by photocatalysis under visible light irradiation. These hydrogels show promise as alternative materials for the adsorptive and photocatalytic removal of TC and OTC in practical water and wastewater treatment.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Guanyi Chen, Yang Yu, Lan Liang, Xiaoguang Duan, Rui Li, Xukai Lu, Beibei Yan, Ning Li, Shaobin Wang
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of the PPOH system for antibiotic wastewater treatment, categorizing it into PPA, PAP, and CPPA systems. Through discussing the synergistic effects between photocatalysis and persulfate activation, the performance of the coupled oxidation systems and internal mechanisms for antibiotic degradation are summarized and analyzed, along with proposing conclusions and future prospects for the PPOH systems.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
M. Liu, Y. Gao, Y. Wang, Y. Li, D. Zou
Summary: This article discusses the severe ecological effects and health hazards caused by antibiotics, especially tetracyclines (TCs), as emerging contaminants in aquatic environments. It highlights the potential of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as versatile porous materials for the adsorptive removal or photocatalytic degradation of TCs. The article also summarizes recent advances in this field and examines the possible interactions and mechanisms involved. Finally, it provides outlooks on the efficient removal of TCs using MOFs and MOFs-based composites.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Laura I. FitzGerald, Joseph F. Olorunyomi, Ruhani Singh, Cara M. Doherty
Summary: This Review discusses the potential role of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in addressing the issue of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The unique properties of MOFs make them a sustainable solution for effectively removing PFAS contamination.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fangfang Zhang, Jieni Wang, Yijun Tian, Chenxiao Liu, Shuqin Zhang, Leichang Cao, Yanmei Zhou, Shicheng Zhang
Summary: A novel magnetized biochar, MF-CMS, was prepared by hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis activation. It showed high efficiency in removing tetracycline antibiotics from water. The adsorption mechanisms involved both chemisorption and physisorption, with chemisorption dominating.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ru Jiang, Hua-Yue Zhu, Xiao Zang, Sheng-Tao Jiang, Jian-Bing Li, Qi Wang
Summary: A cleaner and safer environment is a crucial requirement for the future, necessitating the fabrication of novel environmentally-friendly materials. Chitosan, due to its abundance, biocompatibility, biodegradability, film-forming ability, and hydrophilicity, has emerged as a more eco-friendly material. Chitosan-based materials can efficiently chelate with various metal ions, making them versatile supporting matrices for metal oxide nanomaterials. Recent research has shown the potential of chitosan/metal oxide nanomaterials (CS/MONMs) as adsorbents, photocatalysts, heterogeneous Fenton-like agents, and sensors in environmental remediation and monitoring.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jian Feng, Li Wang, Xia Ran, Bo Xiao, Li Lei, Jinming Zhu, Rong Li, Xiaolan Xi, Guangwei Feng
Summary: This study constructed a 3/g-C3N4 heterojunction by incorporating perovskite ErFeO3 nanoparticles into mesoporous g-C3N4 nanosheets, which exhibited optimal adsorption and photocatalytic performance for the removal of low concentration antibiotic contaminants. The ultrathin and porous structure of the nanosheets increased the specific surface area and reaction active sites, while the heterojunction accelerated the separation of charge carriers and inhibited recombination. This research provides an efficient alternative for the treatment of antibiotic wastewater through the synergistic effect of adsorption and photocatalytic degradation.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiang Liang, Jianming Fan, Dong Liang, Yan Xu, Yuqi Zhi, Huiping Hu, Xiaoqing Qiu
Summary: This study presents a novel approach using hydroxyl group functionalized graphite carbon nitride for efficient elimination of diquat dibromide herbicide. The functionalized samples exhibit enhanced adsorption capacity and photodegradation efficiency, demonstrating promise for environmental remediation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lan Yuan, Zhaoyi Geng, Shen Zhang, Jikun Xu, Fen Guo, Bidyut Kumar Kundu, Chuang Han
Summary: This study demonstrates an efficient all-in-one removal method for chromium-containing wastewater by concurrently reducing Cr(VI) to Cr(III) and fixing Cr(III) in-situ using a nonconjugated polymer engineered ZnIn2S4 (P-ZIS) photocatalyst. The P-ZIS catalyst shows enhanced light absorption, uplifted conduction band, and accelerated charge carrier transfer compared to pure ZIS, resulting in a faster Cr(VI) reduction kinetics. Additionally, P-ZIS exhibits significantly improved in-situ adsorption capability for Cr(III), enabling total Cr elimination within a single system.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Meriem Mergbi, Melissa Greta Galloni, Dominic Aboagye, Ehiaghe Elimian, Peidong Su, Belhadj M. Ikram, Walid Nabgan, Jorge Bedia, Hedi Ben Amor, Sandra Contreras, Francisco Medina, Ridha Djellabi
Summary: An exponential rise in pollution and industrialization has created significant economic and environmental issues due to the lack of green technology in the chemical industry and energy production. There is now a push from the scientific and environmental/industrial communities to utilize sustainable methods and materials for energy and environmental applications in the circular (bio)economy. This review focuses on the valorization of biomass wastes into valuable carbon materials, discussing the chemistry and mechanistic aspects along with the sorption mechanisms for organic and heavy metal pollutant removal.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Anbalagan Saravanan, Yaashikaa Ponnambalam Ragini, Ponnusamy Senthil Kumar, Packiyam Thamarai, Gayathri Rangasamy
Summary: The persistence of organic/inorganic pollutants in water, particularly dyes and heavy metals, is a global ecological problem. Magnetic nanohybrids have shown promise in adsorbing and degrading these toxic pollutants, playing a significant role in water pollution remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Julien G. Mahy, Marlene Huguette Tsaffo Mbognou, Clara Leonard, Nathalie Fagel, Emmanuel Djoufac Woumfo, Stephanie D. Lambert
Summary: This study modified raw clays extracted from Bana, west Cameroon with semiconductors (TiO2 and ZnO) to enhance their photocatalytic and depollution properties. The experiments confirmed the improvement in semiconductor properties and larger specific surface areas of the composite clays. The raw clays showed good adsorption for fluorescein, but were not efficient for p-nitrophenol. Photocatalytic experiments with UVA light demonstrated significant degradation of p-nitrophenol after 8 hours of exposure, particularly with ZnO-modified clay.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andreina Garcia, Barbara Rodriguez, Maibelin Rosales, Yurieth M. Quintero, Paula G. Saiz, Ander Reizabal, Stefan Wuttke, Leire Celaya-Azcoaga, Ainara Valverde, Roberto Fernandez de Luis
Summary: This minireview discusses the application of Metal-Organic frameworks (MOFs) for the detoxification of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) and compares it to the recent advances and strategies of MOFs for photocatalysis purposes.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Puja Bhattacharyya, Sanchari Basak, Sandip Chakrabarti
Summary: This article discusses the issues caused by antibiotic pollution by humans and veterinary therapeutics, proposes solutions, and highlights the crucial role of heterostructures and nanocomposite materials in antibiotic removal.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiandong Wan, Rui Wang, Zixiang Liu, Longhai Zhang, Fei Liang, Tengfei Zhou, Shilin Zhang, Lin Zhang, Qiquan Lu, Chaofeng Zhang, Zaiping Guo
Summary: Sodium tartrate is used as a dual-functional electrolyte additive to improve the reversibility of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The additive preferentially adsorbs on the zinc surface, coordinates with zinc ions, and promotes uniform zinc deposition on the (002) plane, inhibiting side reactions and dendrite growth. This leads to long-term cycling stability and improved performance of zinc||MnO2 full cells.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rong Hua, Hongbao Li, Jun Zheng, Rui Wang, Quanwei Ma, Tengfei Zhou, Longhai Zhang, Hongwei Kang, Chaofeng Zhang, Yang Zheng
Summary: This work presents a general and effective method for efficient sodium ion storage by constructing SnSe/SnTe nanodots in a nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon matrix. The unique architecture provides high electronic/ion conductivity and reduces the volume change of the electrode materials, resulting in rapid kinetics and a robust structure. Additionally, the SnSe/SnTe heterostructure promotes charge transfer kinetics, while the high-level nitrogen doping induces abundant defective sites for sodium ion storage.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hai Wu, Xing Zhou, Chao Yang, Yu-Hui Zhu, Tengfei Zhou, Sen Xin, Ya You, Dawei Xu
Summary: In this study, a concentration-gradient niobium-doping strategy was used to modify single-crystal LiNi0.83Co0.12Mn0.05O2 cathode. The Nb-rich surface acted as an electrochemically active protective layer against electrolyte corrosion, while the Nb-deficient core contributed to a higher capacity. The linear concentration gradient minimized structural transitions and improved Li-ion diffusion kinetics, leading to high reversible capacity, capacity retention, and improved rate capabilities.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zixiang Liu, Rui Wang, Quanwei Ma, Jiandong Wan, Shilin Zhang, Longhai Zhang, Hongbao Li, Qiquan Luo, Jiang Wu, Tengfei Zhou, Jianfeng Mao, Lin Zhang, Chaofeng Zhang, Zaiping Guo
Summary: Tripropylene glycol (TG) is used as an organic electrolyte additive to significantly improve the reversibility of aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs). TG participates in the solvation sheath of Zn2+, regulating overpotential and inhibiting side reactions, while also inhibiting the deterioration of dendrites and modifying the direction of zinc deposition. This method can result in dendrite-free, high-performance, and low-cost energy storage systems.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Dai, Guangjun Lv, Zhen Wu, Xu Wang, Yan Liu, Junjie Sun, Qichao Wang, Xuyang Xiong, Yongning Liu, Chaofeng Zhang, Sen Xin, Yuanzhen Chen, Tengfei Zhou
Summary: The key means to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) is to reduce the internal resistance and accelerate the conversion kinetics of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs). In this study, a flexible hierarchical CNF-CNT membrane decorated with Co-doped NiS2 nanoparticles (Co-NiS2@CNF-CNT) is designed as an interlayer for LSBs, inspired by a grass root system. The Co-NiS2@CNF-CNT interlayer shows enhanced chemical adsorption and catalytic activities toward LiPSs, resulting in high rate performance, reversible capacity, prolonged cycle life, and increased areal capacity of the LSBs.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qin Wen, Xuexin Yuan, Qiqi Zhou, Hai-Jian Yang, Qingqing Jiang, Juncheng Hu, Cun-Yue Guo
Summary: A series of bifunctional Schiff base metal catalysts were synthesized for the coupling reactions of carbon dioxide and epoxides. The reaction variables were studied, and the optimal reaction conditions were determined. The performance of different metal-centered catalysts was evaluated, and a bifunctional catalyst with excellent activity and stability was identified. The kinetic study and proposed mechanism for the cyclization reaction were also provided.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qin Wen, Xuexin Yuan, Qiqi Zhou, Hai-Jian Yang, Qingqing Jiang, Juncheng Hu, Cun-Yue Guo
Summary: In this paper, a series of bifunctional metallic niobium complexes were synthesized for the coupling reaction of CO2 and epoxides. The catalysts showed high efficiency, selectivity, and substrate suitability, and could be easily recovered and reused. Kinetic studies and a possible reaction mechanism were also proposed to further understand the reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zijian Xin, Haizhao Zheng, Juncheng Hu
Summary: Photocatalysts derived from semiconductor heterojunctions, such as the Co3O4@ZIS p-n heterojunction created in this study, show great potential in solar energy conversion. The Co3O4 hollow structure enhances light absorption and utilization efficiency, while also preventing agglomeration of ZnIn2S4 nanosheets and improving hydrogen generation rate. The Co3O4(20) @ZIS heterojunction exhibits excellent photocatalytic activity, producing hydrogen at a rate seven times higher than pure ZnIn2S4 under simulated solar light. These hollow p-n heterojunctions have promising applications in solar energy conversion.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuejuan Huang, Pengcheng Wang, Qingqing Jiang, Juncheng Hu
Summary: A unique BiOCl double-shelled hollow microsphere structure with adjustable shell thickness was fabricated for the first time through a template-free one-pot solvothermal method. The photocatalyst exhibited excellent carbamazepine degradation efficiency under simulated solar irradiation, outperforming conventional BiOCl solid microspheres. The presence of nanosheet subunits and porous structures shortened the diffusion length of charge carriers, facilitating the separation and transfer of photogenerated species. The double-shelled hollow structure also achieved higher light utilization.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qi Chen, Hongwei Kang, Yuchen Gao, Longhai Zhang, Rui Wang, Shilin Zhang, Tengfei Zhou, Hongbao Li, Jianfeng Mao, Chaofeng Zhang, Zaiping Guo
Summary: Organic compounds have great potential as electrode materials for rechargeable batteries, but their inherent defects limit their cycling life and capacity. nanostructured porous polymers (NPP) have been designed and prepared to overcome these limitations, showing superior lithium storage performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuoping Ding, Igor Medic, Norbert Steinfeldt, Tianao Dong, Tim Voelzer, Simon Haida, Jabor Rabeah, Juncheng Hu, Jennifer Strunk
Summary: Constructing hierarchical and ultrathin-structured metal sulfides is beneficial for efficient hydrogen evolution catalysts. In this study, ZnIn2S4 hollow nanoflowers composed of ultrathin nanosheets were creatively synthesized through a trisodium citrate-mediated and stirring-assisted solvothermal method. The optimized ZnIn2S4 hollow nanoflowers exhibited a high photocatalytic hydrogen generation rate and can be obtained without the need for a cocatalyst.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Simin Wang, Qifei Guo, Haoran Liu, Longhai Zhang, Chaofeng Zhang, Tengfei Zhou, Quanwei Ma, Hongbao Li, Rui Wang, Yang Zheng
Summary: Organic small-molecule compounds have shown promise as cathode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries due to their high theoretical capacity, efficient utilization of active sites, low cost, and sustainability. However, challenges such as dissolution and poor electronic conductivity hinder their practical application. In this study, a new insoluble organic small molecule, FCPD, was synthesized by grafting ferrocene onto PPD. The FCPD cathode exhibited a large capacity, long lifespan, high-rate capability, and wide voltage window, thanks to its bipolar feature, aromatic, and mesoporous structure.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qingqing Jiang, Weifang Zhao, Xinyue Xu, Da Ke, Ran Ren, Fuzhen Zhao, Shilin Zhang, Tengfei Zhou, Juncheng Hu
Summary: In this study, carbon-coated MoSe2 decorated Mo(2)CTx MXene heterostructures were fabricated, which exhibited high reversible capacities in potassium-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Peifan Wang, Xin Dai, Peng Xu, Sijiang Hu, Xuyang Xiong, Kunyang Zou, Shengwu Guo, Junjie Sun, Chaofeng Zhang, Yongning Liu, Tengfei Zhou, Yuanzhen Chen
Summary: In this study, cellulose-based 3D hierarchical porous carbon (HPC) is used as the sulfur host and 2D lamellar porous carbon (LPC) as the polysulfide-proof interlayer, significantly improving the performance of Li-S batteries for practical applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongbao Li, Rong Hua, Yang Xu, Da Ke, Chenyu Yang, Quanwei Ma, Longhai Zhang, Tengfei Zhou, Chaofeng Zhang
Summary: This study presents the development of a high-energy-density and durable battery for sub-zero temperature operation. By incorporating a unique protective film on the lithium metal anode, the battery exhibits improved performance and capacity retention, making it suitable for deep space exploration and military defense applications.
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)
