Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Cheng Xia, Rui-tang Guo, Zhe-xu Bi, Zhen-rui Zhang, Chu-fan Li, Wei-guo Pan
Summary: Ternary BiOCl/C/Cu2O catalysts with different mass ratios were synthesized using a simple hydrothermal method and exhibited better photocatalytic activity than the monomer. The 25% BiOCl/C/Cu2O catalyst showed optimal performance with CO and CH4 yields 2.9 and 8.7 times higher than pristine Cu2O, respectively. This improvement can be attributed to the Z-scheme heterostructure and carbon layer, facilitating the transfer and separation of photogenerated carriers. This study provides valuable references for the design and investigation of Z-scheme heterojunctions using carbon layer as an electron transfer medium.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Chuanlin Dai, Zihang Feng, Qiming Hu, Jiangyuan Qiu, Junhua You, Rui Guo, Xuanwen Liu, Hangzhou Zhang
Summary: This paper reviews the recent progress in the study of CN-based catalyst modification and composite strategies in the field of photo-Fenton. Three main modification strategies of CN and binary/ternary composite strategies based on CN are introduced. In addition, the charge transfer mechanism of heterojunction and CDs inserted CN are discussed. The current challenges and possible future directions of CN-based photo-Fenton catalysts are presented.
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xueze Chu, C. I. Sathish, Jae-Hun Yang, Xinwei Guan, Xiangwei Zhang, Liang Qiao, Kazunari Domen, Shaobin Wang, Ajayan Vinu, Jiabao Yi
Summary: Due to the depletion of fossil fuels and their-related environmental issues, the search for sustainable, clean, and renewable energy sources has become urgent. One of the most promising clean energies is hydrogen. Among the various methods of hydrogen production, photocatalysis using carbon nitride has gained significant attention due to its low cost, abundance, appropriate bandgap, and high performance. This review discusses the carbon nitride-based photocatalytic hydrogen production system, including the catalytic mechanism and strategies for improving performance. It also outlines current trends in screening and designing superior photocatalytic hydrogen production systems.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pawan Kumar, Karthick Kannimuthu, Ali Shayesteh Zeraati, Soumyabrata Roy, Xiao Wang, Xiyang Wang, Subhajyoti Samanta, Kristen A. Miller, Maria Molina, Dhwanil Trivedi, Jehad Abed, Astrid Campos Mata, Hasan Al-Mahayni, Jonas Baltrusaitis, George Shimizu, Yimin A. Wu, Ali Seifitokaldani, Edward H. Sargent, Pulickel M. Ajayan, Jinguang Hu, Md Golam Kibria
Summary: This study presents a macromolecule-assisted synthesis approach for single atom catalysts (SACs) that allows for the production of high-density cobalt single atoms with exceptional catalytic properties. The resulting SACs, embedded within a highly porous carbon network, exhibited significantly enhanced electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), with long-term stability. Experimental and theoretical results provide valuable insights into the mechanisms underlying the improved catalytic performance.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jorge Luiz Sonego Milani, Werberson de Almeida Bezerra, Alexandre Moreira Meireles, Alvaro Farias Arruda da Mata, Frederico Henrique do Carmo Ferreira, Luiz Antonio Sodre Costa, Felipe Terra Martins, Dayse Carvalho da Silva Martins, Rafael Pavao das Chagas
Summary: This study reports the catalytic activity and mechanism of new porphyrin complexes with Zn-II, Co-II, and Cu-II as metal centers in the CO2 cycloaddition reaction. The experimental results demonstrate that under mild conditions, these complexes exhibit high selectivity and conversion rates in producing styrene cyclic carbonate, and the activation energy is lowered through synergy between the catalyst and cocatalyst.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shizong Wang, Jianlong Wang
Summary: This study investigated the structural stability of carbon-based catalysts, specifically g-C3N4 and modified g-C3N4, during peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-based advanced oxidation processes (AOPs). It was found that both g-C3N4 and modified g-C3N4 partially decomposed in the PMS-based AOPs, leading to carbon dissolution in solution. The dissolved carbon from modified g-C3N4 showed higher concentration than that from pristine g-C3N4 and exhibited acute toxicity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Du, Zhihua Zhang, Nan Song, Xuezhi Duan, Xinggui Zhou
Summary: Understanding the mechanism of acrolein formation during propylene oxidation on Au/uncalcined TS-1 catalyst is important for understanding oxygen activation and hydroperoxo species formation on Au sites. In this study, the formation of acrolein was found to be promoted by H-2 through hydroperoxo species formation on the Au/TS-1-B catalyst. This research provides insights for the propylene hydro-oxidation and facilitates the design of highly active and selective Au catalysts for direct propylene epoxidation.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zongsheng Zou, Zhihui Zhao, Ziqi Zhang, Weiliang Tian, Chao Yang, Xingjian Jin, Kewei Zhang
Summary: An optoelectronic gas sensor based on core-shell g-C3N4@WO3 heterocomposites is developed, which can detect ppb-level ammonia at room temperature with improved sensing characteristics and reliable detection capability.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Ya-Nan Wu, Li-Li Zhu, Yi Zhao, Si-Yu Xu, Pei-Wen Huang, Bi-Cui Chen, Zi-Yang Huang, Xiao-Ying Huang, Jin Chen, Ke-Zhao Du
Summary: In this study, mussel-inspired chemistry was combined with two-dimensional HOIPs, resulting in the synthesis of a new crystal (HDA)2PbBr4. The organic cation dopamine was introduced into PDA to form (HPDA)2PbBr4. The dissolved inorganic components of layered perovskite in DMF solution, combined with H2O2, greatly facilitated the polymerization of dopamine. The resulting material, PDA-1, exhibited excellent semiconductor properties and robust adhesion, allowing for the formation of self-adhesive photoelectric coatings on various interfaces.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ari Chae, Sehyun Doo, Daesin Kim, Tae Yun Ko, Taegon Oh, Seon Joon Kim, Dong-Yeun Koh, Chong Min Koo
Summary: This study demonstrates the control over lattice structures and domain sizes of MXene-derived TiO2 crystallites by adjusting oxidation conditions, pH, and temperature. The preference for anatase phase over rutile phase is observed in basic and hot oxidizing solutions, while the portion of rutile phase increases at lower pH and temperature.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ari Chae, Sehyun Doo, Daesin Kim, Tae Yun Ko, Taegon Oh, Seon Joon Kim, Dong-Yeun Koh, Chong Min Koo
Summary: Control of lattice structures and domain sizes of MXene-derived TiO2 crystallites are demonstrated by oxidation conditions, pH, and temperature.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qi Wang, Dongmei Zhou, Kuangfei Lin, Xiurong Chen
Summary: Nonradical-based advanced oxidation processes show great promise in pollutant removal due to their superior characteristics. In this study, carbon nitride-based cuprous catalysts were found to effectively activate peroxydisulfate for the degradation of Tetrabromobisphenol A. The primary ROS in the system was unveiled to be singlet oxygen generated from superoxide anions and dissolved oxygen. This study provides insights into the mechanism of PDS activation by carbon nitride-based cuprous catalysts and offers an innovative catalytic system for in situ chemical oxidation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shibiru Yadeta Ejeta, Toyoko Imae
Summary: Oxygen-doped graphitic carbon nitride (Og-CN) was synthesized and applied as a promising photocatalyst for the degradation of 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid in aqueous phase. Og-CN showed higher degradation efficiency compared to untreated g-CN, with UV light irradiation being more effective than visible light and good stability in repeated photocatalytic cycles. The photoreaction mechanism study confirmed the reactivity order of O-2(center dot-) > (OH)-O-center dot > h(+).
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY A-CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lijuan Shen, Ganchang Lei, Yong Zheng, Shijing Liang, Fujian Liu, Shuai Wang, Yanning Cao, Yihong Xiao, Lilong Jiang
Summary: The newly designed CNU-Br catalyst shows excellent H2S conversion efficiency, high sulfur selectivity, and outstanding stability, outperforming most reported catalysts in desulfurization reactions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chaokun Yang, Xin Zhao, Tuantuan Yang
Summary: This study focuses on the application of boron and phosphorus co-doped graphitic carbon nitride catalyst for the cycloaddition reaction of CO2 and epoxides. Among the catalysts tested, BP-CN-1 showed the best catalytic performance and displayed excellent recyclability.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zohreh Kheilkordi, Ghodsi Mohammadi Ziarani, Fatemeh Mohajer, Alireza Badiei, Sunil Gaikwad, Rafael Luque
Summary: In this study, a magnetic nanocatalyst Fe3O4@SiO2@Pr-N (CH2CH2-OBuSO3H)(3) was synthesized and used in the one-pot synthesis of tetrah ydroacenaphtho[1,2-b]indolones under solvent-free conditions at 80℃. Fe3O4@SiO2@Pr-N (CH2CH2-OBuSO3H)(3) has a core-shell structure with high magnetic and nontoxic properties. Molecular docking studies also revealed its potential therapeutic effects against cancer targets.
APPLIED ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
S. Thanigaivel, Saravanan Rajendran, Tuan K. A. Hoang, Awais Ahmad, Rafael Luque
Summary: Compared to other hydrogen production methods, biohydrogen produced from biological origin like microalgae is significantly less harmful to the surrounding ecosystem and can replace conventional fossil fuels without emitting greenhouse gases. Substrates like food, agricultural waste, and industrial waste can be easily utilized after pretreatment, increasing hydrogen yield. Improving biofuel production at each stage can have a significant impact, making it a potentially useful tool. Thus, this study comprehensively covers various approaches to pretreat algal biomass, enzymes and catalysts for hydrogen production, variables influencing hydrogen production, and the potential applications of genetic engineering.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Salman Raza Naqvi, Asif Hussain Khoja, Imtiaz Ali, Muhammad Naqvi, Tayyaba Noor, Awais Ahmad, Rafael Luque, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin
Summary: This article presents a scientometric analysis of the use of micro-porous zeolites for deoxygenation of biomass-derived bio-oil. The physicochemical properties of catalysts and the degree of deoxygenation are examined. The reaction pathways for different zeolites in bio-oil upgrading are also discussed. The technology readiness level is assessed and future recommendations are provided.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thomas Len, Rafael Luque
Summary: The impact of carbon dioxide on global warming is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention for the sake of the Earth's ecosystem and humanity. Diminishing atmospheric CO2 concentration through conversion is an attractive solution, which can also lead to the formation of valuable compounds. The use of thermal hydrogenation as a method to achieve this goal requires a catalyst due to the high stability of the CO2 molecule. The designed materials should exhibit outstanding performance and stability, with high selectivity for CO and CH4.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Tayyaba Najam, Iftikhar Hussain, Muhammad Idrees, Awais Ahmad, Muhammad Imran, Syed Shoaib Ahmad Shah, Rafael Luque, Weihua Han
Summary: Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZHSCs) combine Zn-ion batteries with supercapacitors to meet the energy and power needs of portable devices and electric automobiles. This review provides an in-depth investigation and summarization of the charge storage mechanisms, advantages/disadvantages, recent development of cathode materials, and new design of device fabrications for ZHSCs, highlighting the importance of developing new cathode materials.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daniele Polidoro, Daily Rodriguez-Padron, Alvise Perosa, Rafael Luque, Maurizio Selva
Summary: Chitin, a renewable carbon and nitrogen source, is the second most abundant biopolymer on Earth after cellulose. This study successfully prepared chitin-derived N-doped carbonaceous materials functionalized with palladium metal nanoparticles. The physicochemical properties of these nanocomposites were investigated using a multi-technique approach, and their catalytic activity in reductive amination reactions was explored. Specifically, a biomass-derived platform molecule, furfural, was transformed into valuable bi-cyclic compounds under continuous flow conditions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Janejira Ratthiwal, Noelia Lazaro, Antonio Pineda, Roberto Esposito, Zeid A. ALOthman, Prasert Reubroycharoen, Rafael Luque
Summary: In this study, the continuous-flow hydrogenation of furfural with 2-propanol was carried out using transition metal-based catalysts. C-MIL-101(Fe) and C-MIL-125(Ti) were successfully synthesized and compared for their performance in the hydrogenation of furfural. The calcined C-MIL-125(Ti) catalyst exhibited better furfural conversion and selectivity.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pablo Jimenez-Calvo, Mario J. Munoz-Batista, Mark Isaacs, Vinavadini Ramnarain, Dris Ihiawakrim, Xiaoyan Li, Miguel Angel Munoz-Marquez, Gilberto Teobaldi, Mathieu Kociak, Erwan Paineau
Summary: The configuration and geometry of chemical reactors significantly impact performance evaluation and the development of thermodynamic and kinetic model reactions for photocatalytic materials. Lack of accurate transport profiles for mass, heat, and photons in photochemical reactors hinders comparison between experiments and standardization. This study proposes a compact stainless-steel photoreactor for hydrogen photoproduction and uses TiO2 Schottky junctions with Pd, Pt, or Au nanoparticles to validate the reactor's operation. Results show improved profiles and increased quantum yields compared to previous studies.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Alex de Nazare de Oliveira, Roberto da Silva Cardoso, Irlon Maciel Ferreira, Lineia Soares da Silva, Ana Alice Farias da Costa, Luiza Helena de Oliveira Pires, Geraldo Narciso da Rocha Filho, Rafael Luque, Renata Coelho Rodrigues Noronha, Luis Adriano Santos do Nascimento
Summary: The demand for green and economically viable processes has boosted the research and development of Ordered Mesoporous Silicas (OMSs) using low-cost starting reagents. However, high production costs and environmental contamination remain as obstacles to the production of high quality OMSs. Waste utilization can help reduce costs and environmental impacts by reusing materials that have no other applications.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elena Montejano-Nares, Francisco Ivars-Barcelo, Sameh M. Osman, Rafael Luque
Summary: Thermodynamic studies are crucial for understanding and improving the production of gamma-valerolactone from bio-derived methyl levulinate. The use of certain catalysts can greatly increase the selectivity of the reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Rafael R. Solis, M. Alejandra Quintana, Gabriel Blazquez, Monica Calero, Mario J. Munoz-Barista
Summary: This study aims to design a tertiary graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4)-based photocatalyst for efficient production of benzaldehyde in an aqueous solution under mild conditions. Polymeric g-C3N4 was modified with the incorporation of boron and the deposition of ruthenium nanoparticles. The photocatalysts were fully characterized and their activity was assessed. Boron enhanced the selectivity, while ruthenium improved the reaction rate but negatively affected the selectivity. The sample containing 1% Ru was selected as the optimum in terms of selectivity. The contribution of reactive oxidant species was assessed, and band alignment analysis supported the enhancement of photocatalytic activity through increased redox potential of the released holes in the valence band.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlos Augusto Morales-Paredes, Imelda Rodriguez-Linzan, Maria Dolores Saquete, Rafael Luque, Sameh M. Osman, Nuria Boluda-Botella, Rodriguez -Diaz Joan Manuel
Summary: The aim of this study was to extract and characterize silica materials from various agro-industrial wastes including sugarcane bagasse, corn stalk, and rice husk. The results showed that silica yields of 17.91%, 9.39%, and 3.25% were obtained for RH, CS, and SCB, respectively. The textural properties indicated that the siliceous materials had mesoporous structures, with SCB and CS forming crystalline SiO2 and RH forming amorphous. XPS spectra demonstrated the presence of Si4+ species in RH, and Si3+/Si4+ tetrahedra in SCB and CS.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Imran Khan, Abdallah Shanableh, Suryyia Manzoor, Javier Fernandez, Sameh M. Osman, Rafael Luque
Summary: Diffusion dialysis (DD) process with anion exchange membranes (AEMs) is an environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient technique for acid recovery from acidic wastewater. In this study, dense tropinium-functionalized AEMs were developed via solution casting, which exhibited excellent mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability. These AEMs demonstrated improved DD efficiency in treating acid waste from HCl/FeCl2 mixtures compared to a commercial membrane.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Otoniel Anacleto Estrela Filho, Bryan Fernando Rivadeneira-Mendoza, Kevin Jhon Fernandez-Andrade, Luis Angel Zambrano-Intriago, Fausthon Fred da Silva, Rafael Luque, Fabiola D. S. Curbelo, Joan Manuel Rodriguez-Diaz
Summary: The considerable amount of produced water discharged by the oil industry can cause environmental imbalance due to its harmful components. This study investigated the adsorption capacity of Zinc Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) for crude oil removal from synthetic produced water. ZIF-8 exhibited high crystallinity and thermal stability, and its adsorption process was found to be spontaneous and exothermic.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jennifer Maria Navia Mendoza, Bryan Fernando Rivadeneira Mendoza, Jaime Cevallos Mendoza, Alina M. Balu, Rafael Luque, Luis Angel Zambrano Intriago, Joan Manuel Rodriguez-Diaz
Summary: In this study, a hybrid material MIL-53(Al)@HC was synthesized and demonstrated to have excellent adsorption capability for Ibuprofen sodium salt and Metsulfuron-methyl in a binary system. The hybrid material showed in situ crystal growth capability and could remove >98% of the target substances at extreme conditions. The adsorption kinetics and equilibrium were well described by the pseudo-second order model and the Sips and Freundlich models.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
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)
