Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Smriti Bansal, Ankita Singh, Deepak Poddar, Purnima Jain
Summary: Functionalized chitosan decorated vanadium pentoxide nano-adsorbents show significant sensitivity to visible light absorption and higher quantum yield. They exhibit enhanced surface area and better catalytic properties, leading to improved photodegradation of methylene blue. Among them, chitosan-anisaldehyde decorated vanadium pentoxide (CHVD3) with wedge-shaped pores shows the highest photocatalytic degradation performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mehwish Arshad, Zhaojie Wang, Jamal Abdul Nasir, Eric Amador, Mingwu Jin, Haibin Li, Zhigang Chen, Zia Ur Rehman, Wei Chen
Summary: CuS nanoparticles can be used for the treatment of deep cancer and the photocatalytic remediation of carcinogenic pollutants, showing great potential for applications in the field of biomedicine and environmental remediation.
JOURNAL OF PHOTOCHEMISTRY AND PHOTOBIOLOGY B-BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sanjay Jatav, Hongxiao Xiang, Marcel Herber, Erwan Paineau, Eric H. Hill
Summary: Different strategies have been explored to enhance the performance of visible light photocatalysts by combining semiconductors and nanomaterials. This study reports the hydrothermal growth of In2S3 on aluminogermanate double-walled imogolite nanotubes and studies the photocatalytic properties of the resulting composites. The composites show enhanced photocatalytic degradation and a negative photocurrent response, attributed to the interface formation between In2S3 and imogolite and the p-type character of the latter.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Navakoteswara Rao Vempuluru, Cheralathan Kanakkampalayam Krishnan, Ravi Parnapalli, Jayaramakrishnan Velusamy, Sathish Marappan, Sudhagar Pitchaimuthu, Mamathakumari Murikinati, Shankar Muthukonda Venkatakrishnan
Summary: This study investigates the critical role of NiO co-catalyst in enhancing the interface properties of CuS primary photocatalyst, resulting in prolonged lifetime of photo-excitons and improved solar-to-hydrogen production efficiency. The CuS/NiO composite exhibits superior photocatalytic water splitting performance compared to CuO and NiO, with a 13-fold increase. Additionally, the champion CuS/NiO catalyst demonstrates enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production in the presence of lactic acid-based aqueous electrolyte, outperforming other organic substances under identical experimental conditions.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
F. H. Abdullah, N. H. H. Abu Bakar, M. Abu Bakar
Summary: This review summarizes recent advances in the fabrication, modification, and industrial application of zinc oxide (ZnO) photocatalysts for wastewater treatment, highlighting the potential for improved efficiency and use of renewable resources in greener photocatalytic technologies.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Rafael R. Solis, Jorge Bedia, Juan J. Rodriguez, Carolina Belver
Summary: This review comprehensively covers the applications of alkaline earth metal titanate-based photocatalysts in water pollutant removal, focusing on strategies for improving photocatalytic performance. The study highlights discussions on key issues that may impact future real applications, along with an overview of techniques used to assess the contribution of different reactive oxidation species.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiangwei Tang, Rongdi Tang, Sheng Xiong, Jiangfu Zheng, Ling Li, Zhanpeng Zhou, Daoxin Gong, Yaocheng Deng, Long Su, Chanjuan Liao
Summary: Natural minerals are an effective and environmentally friendly option for photocatalytic degradation of aqueous organic pollutants. They have a large specific surface area, provide more active centers, and adsorb pollutants for concentrated catalysis. Utilizing natural minerals is significant for the degradation of water pollutants.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Najm Us Saqib, Irfan Shah, Rohana Adnan
Summary: Ceramics-based filter for water treatment is an ancient technology that can provide potable water at the household level. The ceramic material CCTO is a hetero-junction of titanium oxide and copper oxide, which has excellent photocatalytic properties. It overcomes the limitations of other commonly used materials and has potential applications in photoelectrochemical and photocatalytic processes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Lamine Aoudjit, Hugo Salazar, Djamila Zioui, Aicha Sebti, Pedro Manuel Martins, Senentxu Lanceros-Mendez
Summary: This study synthesized round-shaped Ag@TiO2 nanocomposites with a diameter of approximately 21 nm and a bandgap energy of 2.8 eV, which demonstrated good photocatalytic activity against metronidazole (MNZ) under solar radiation. The application of an adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) successfully predicted the effect of various parameters on the photocatalytic performance of the composite membrane, showing that the 10% Ag@TiO2/PVDF-HFP composite membrane achieved 100% removal efficiency for MNZ after 5 hours of solar radiation exposure.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Reda M. Mohamed, Ahmed Shawky
Summary: Photocatalytic oxidation of antibiotics using semiconducting nanostructured photocatalysts is an effective method to prevent bacterial resistance. Researchers have investigated various photocatalyst designs and trials to achieve this approach. Additionally, photostability and reusability are important factors for sustainable utilization.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ding Wang, Jinhyun Kim, Chan Beum Park
Summary: This study reported the successful encapsulation of photosensitizer and redox enzyme using lignin-induced stable vaterite as a support matrix for integrated artificial photosynthesis under visible light. The lignin-vaterite structure showed the ability to protect active components for extended periods while facilitating the photosynthesis reaction.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
G. Mamba, P. J. Mafa, V. Muthuraj, A. Mashayekh-Salehi, S. Royer, T. I. T. Nkambule, S. Rtimi
Summary: In recent years, ABO(3) perovskite materials have been widely used in heterogeneous advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for water treatment and disinfection due to their remarkable catalytic properties. This review provides an overview of the synthesis strategies, structure, and properties of ABO(3) materials, and discusses their recent applications in various AOPs, including photocatalysis, Fenton/photo-Fenton, persulphate activation, sonocatalysis/sonophotocatalysis, catalytic/photocatalytic ozonation, piezocatalysis/piezo photocatalysis, and photoelectrocatalytic oxidation. The catalytic activity of ABO(3) perovskites can be modulated through synthesis protocol, doping, heterojunction formation, and the incorporation of carbon nanomaterials. Moreover, the combination of ABO(3) materials with oxidants such as persulphate, H2O2, and O-3 enhances the activity of hybrid processes. The review also discusses the mechanisms of charge carriers' formation and transfer in ABO(3-)mediated AOPs.
MATERIALS TODAY NANO
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ermelinda Falletta, Anna Bruni, Marta Sartirana, Daria C. Boffito, Giuseppina Cerrato, Alessia Giordana, Ridha Djellabi, Erfan S. Khatibi, Claudia L. Bianchi
Summary: The development of innovative polyurethane-polyaniline/TiO2 modified floating materials for sorption and photodegradation of rhodamine B from water matrix under solar light irradiation was reported. The materials were fabricated with inexpensive and easy approaches and characterized properly. The photoactive floating PANI/TiO2 composites were found to be useful alternatives to common powder photocatalysts for the degradation of cationic dyes.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gonzalo Alejandro Escareno-Torres, Jose Alfonso Pinedo-Escobar, David Alejandro De Haro-Del Rio, Patricia Becerra-Castaneda, Daniel G. Araiza, Horacio Inchaurregui-Mendez, Cristina Jared Carrillo-Martinez, Luis Mario Gonzalez-Rodriguez
Summary: In this study, ternary photocatalysts comprising TiO2/SnO2/g-C3N4 were synthesized for the degradation of ciprofloxacin (CIP) in water. Various techniques were used to characterize the photocatalysts, and photocatalytic degradation tests of CIP were carried out under different radiation sources. The results showed that the P25/npA/g-C3N4 (90/10) material exhibited the best performance, achieving CIP degradation of over 97%.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Emre Alp, Rizvan Imamoglu, Umut Savaci, Servet Turan, M. Kursat Kazmanli, Aziz Genc
Summary: Hematite nanoparticles with gold decoration showed enhanced photocatalytic efficiency and antibacterial effect, making them promising for wastewater treatment applications. The morphological features of hematite nanostructures were modified to achieve a 25% increase in photocatalytic performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zahra Asadi, Sina Dobaradaran, Hossein Arfaeinia, Mohsen Omidvar, Sima Farjadfard, Rauf Foroutan, Bahman Ramavandi, Rafael Luque
Summary: The main goal of this study was to remove ibuprofen from hospital wastewater using sea mud as an H2O2 activator. The most efficient catalyst was produced by converting sea mud into catalysts at certain temperatures and residence times. Various experiments were conducted to characterize the catalyst and determine the optimal conditions for the removal of ibuprofen. The system showed promise for purifying hospital and pharmaceutical wastewaters.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xianjie Su, Hetong Lin, Bofei Fu, Shanshan Mei, Mengshi Lin, Hongbin Chen, Zongping Zheng, Hangyu Bo, Da-Peng Yang, Yifen Lin
Summary: Green synthesis of a bio-nanocomposite coating containing egg albumin, chitosan, and carbon dots was achieved, and its physical, chemical, and biological properties were explored for preserving the quality of litchi during storage. The results showed that the coating had good flexibility, antibacterial, antioxidant, and UV barrier properties. Compared to control litchi, the litchi coated with the bio-nanocomposite exhibited reduced browning, weight loss, and reducing sugar content, while maintaining high levels of vitamin C, total sugar, and sucrose, as well as improved color values. This study suggests that the bio-nanocomposite coating can be an eco-friendly method for maintaining litchi quality and reducing postharvest losses.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Munziya Abutalip, Guldana Zhigerbayeva, Dana Kanzhigitova, Perizat Askar, Yelriza Yeszhan, Tri Thanh Pham, Salimgerey Adilov, Rafael Luque, Nurxat Nuraje
Summary: In recent decades, there has been a growing interest in conducting polymers for their broad applications. However, the techniques for producing 2D nanosheets of conducting polymers are either complex or expensive, and a comprehensive approach for constructing 2D and 3D materials or their composites has not been documented. In this study, a simple and scalable synthetic protocol was developed to design 2D, 3D, and related conducting polymer nanocomposites. Diverse bicontinuous thin layers of oil and water were used to produce 2D nanosheets, and specially designed linkers were applied to lock the 3D networks of the conducting polymers and their composites. This technique is cost-effective and easily scalable, and it achieved the highest reported electrical conductivity for 2D PPY nanosheets to date.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alberto Lopez-Magano, Saba Daliran, Ali Reza Oveisi, Ruben Mas-Balleste, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy, Jose Aleman, Hermenegildo Garcia, Rafael Luque
Summary: Organic photochemistry developed significantly in the 1980s, providing insights into the excited electronic states and transfer processes. This knowledge has been applied to the design of COFs as visible-light photocatalysts. COFs are crystalline porous materials with excellent tunability, porosity, stability, and photoelectronic properties, making them potential candidates in various research areas.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
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)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Luna Ruan, Lihua Zhu, Xiuwen Zhang, Chen Zhou, Fatmah Ali Alasmary, Rafael Luque, Bing Hui Chen
Summary: A series of MWCNTs-supported Pt monometallic, bimetallic, and trimetallic catalysts were synthesized and used for the selective hydrogenation of furfural. The PtNiCo/MWCNTs catalyst showed superior catalytic performance due to the doping of NiCo which tuned electronic structure and dilutes Pt sites, destroying Pt assembly and creating new highly active Pt-Ni-Co sites.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Marina Ronda-Leal, Sameh M. Osman, Ho Won Jang, Mohammadreza Shokouhimehr, Antonio A. Romero, Rafael Luque
Summary: A TiO2-Fe2O3/C catalyst was successfully synthesized using Metal-Organic-Frameworks (MOFs) as the sacrificial template. It was applied in the hydrogenation of furfural to produce furfuryl alcohol, achieving high conversion and selectivity in a continuous flow reactor under microwave irradiation. This provides promising opportunities for the advancement of green chemistry.
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.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Lange Yakubu Saleh, Bahadir Altintas, Layla Filiciotto, Yunus Zorlu, Rafael Luque, Mahmut Ulger, H. Ali Dondas, Cevher Altug
Summary: The reaction of hydrazonyl chlorides with 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone afforded spiro-naphthalene-1,2'-[1,3,4]oxadiazol-4-ones of pharmaceutical importance using batch and flow synthesis methods. The regioselective cycloaddition protocol showed excellent tolerance towards various structural moieties and delivered versatile spiro-oxadiazole motif with high efficiency. The synthesized molecules were characterized by various analytical techniques and their biological activities were evaluated.
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
Energy & Fuels
Iqra Ashraf, Qasim Abbas, Yaqin Huang, Najam Ul Hassan, Munirah D. Albaqami, Ammar Mohamed Tighezza, Sayed M. Eldin, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Awais Ahmad, Rafael Luque
Summary: This study presents a new approach for developing zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors by using vanadium-doped manganese oxide aerogel structured cathode material. The doped material expands interlayer distance, creates more active sites and channels for fast ionic diffusion, and offers good structural stability. The as-fabricated ZIHC shows high specific capacitance, capacitance retention, and Coulombic efficiency, as well as superior energy density compared to previous reports.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Danial Karimi, Mostafa Khajeh, Ali Reza Oveisi, Mousa Bohlooli, Ali Khatibi, Razieh Sadat Neyband, Rafael Luque
Summary: Researchers synthesized a covalent organic framework material with diazinon and elemental sulfur, which showed excellent catalytic activity in the degradation of organophosphorus pesticides under visible light. The optimized conditions achieved a degradation rate of over 97% for diazinon and parathion at pH 5.5, effectively detoxifying the pesticides.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
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
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)
