Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ke Wang, Ruilong Yuan, Mengjun Li, Ying Huang, Wei Ai, Zhuzhu Du, Pan He, Binwu Wang
Summary: In this study, Al+-intercalated NH4V4O10 nanosheet grown on carbon cloth (Al-NVO@CC) was synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal reaction. The expanded lattice spacing of the synthesized Al-NVO@CC improves the electrochemical stability and facilitates Zn2+ ion intercalation/deintercalation in AZIBs. The material exhibits high reversible capacity, long-term cyclability, and excellent rate performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bobae Ju, Hee Jo Song, Hyunseok Yoon, Dong-Wan Kim
Summary: This study prepared a VOH cathode material through a hydrothermal process, verified its applicability in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, and found that it possesses highly stable amorphous phase and reversible redox reactions, leading to superior and stable long-term cycling performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiong Wu, Xin Li, Hougang Fan, Jian Cao, Xiaoyan Liu, Maobin Wei, Lili Yang
Summary: Researchers have developed novel hydrated vanadates nanoribbons with graphene as a cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). It was found that the addition of calcium ions and crystal water enhanced the stability of the layered structure and reduced the electrostatic interaction with zinc ions. Furthermore, the introduction of graphene improved the electrical conductivity and electron transfer. Through structural and interlayer engineering, the optimized material exhibited high reversible capacity, good cycling performance, and superior rate capability. This study provides a reasonable strategy for the development of Vanadium-based oxide cathode materials for AZIBs.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunxiao Tong, Xiaoman Li, Senda Su, Jinzhen Li, Junzhuo Fang, Bin Liang, Jianhua Hou, Min Luo
Summary: In this study, Li0.45V2O5.089H(2)O (LVO) was successfully synthesized and showed excellent performance with high specific capacitance and long lifespan. Additionally, LVO-based AZIBs exhibited superior performance due to the synergistic insertion mechanism of Zn2+ and H+.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhen Wang, Kun Han, Qi Wan, Yixing Fang, Xuanhui Qu, Ping Li
Summary: A Mo pre-intercalation strategy is proposed to enhance the reaction kinetics and cycling stability of Mn-based oxide cathodes in aqueous rechargeable Zn-ion batteries. The Mo-doped interlayer pillars expand the interlayer spacing and reinforce the layered structure, leading to improved electrochemical performance of the cathode.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Physics, Applied
Yehong Du, Yan Zhang, Xinyu Wang, Juncai Sun
Summary: In this study, a MgVO nanobelt cathode with a large interlayer spacing and pre-intercalated Mg2+ was prepared via a one-step hydrothermal approach. The MgVO cathode exhibited high capacity and long-term cycling stability. Moreover, the Zn//MgVO battery showed high-energy density and high-power density. The simple preparation and low cost of this cathode make it of great significance for large-scale energy storage applications.
MODERN PHYSICS LETTERS B
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chuanhao Nie, Gulian Wang, Dongdong Wang, Mingyue Wang, Xinran Gao, Zhongchao Bai, Nana Wang, Jian Yang, Zheng Xing, Shixue Dou
Summary: Aqueous Zn-ion batteries have gained significant attention as a promising energy storage candidate due to their safety, cost-effectiveness, and eco-friendliness. However, the cycling stability of Zn metal anodes is a major challenge due to issues such as dendrite growth and hydrogen evolution. Interface engineering strategies, including controllable synthesis of Zn, surface engineering, electrolyte formulation, and separator design, have been developed to address these challenges. This review provides an update on these strategies and discusses future challenges and perspectives for the development of practical AZIBs.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunpeng Zhong, Xuesong Xie, Zhiyuan Zeng, Bingan Lu, Gen Chen, Jiang Zhou
Summary: A triple-functional strategy is reported to improve the problems faced by aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ARZBs) by introducing tetramethylene sulfone (TMS) to form a hydrated eutectic electrolyte. This strategy inhibits the activity of H2O, increases the thickness of the double electric layer (EDL) structure on the zinc (Zn) surface, and achieves a novel solvent co-intercalation mechanism. As a result, the Zn||NVO battery exhibits a remarkably high specific capacity of 515.6 mAh g(-1) for over 40 days. This multi-functional electrolytes and solvent co-intercalation mechanism will significantly propel the practical development of aqueous batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunpeng Zhong, Xuesong Xie, Zhiyuan Zeng, Bingan Lu, Gen Chen, Jiang Zhou
Summary: This study introduces tetramethylene sulfone (TMS) to address the challenges of unstable cathode, electrolyte parasitic reactions, and dendritic growth of zinc anode in aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries. TMS inhibits the activity of H2O, provides a shielding buffer layer, stabilizes the cathode structure, and significantly increases the battery's specific capacity.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zefang Yang, Chao Hu, Qi Zhang, Tingqing Wu, Chunlin Xie, Hao Wang, Yougen Tang, Xiaobo Ji, Haiyan Wang
Summary: Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are safe but hindered by dendrite growth and corrosion on zinc anodes. Strategies for zinc anode modification have focused on lithium metal anodes without considering zinc anode mechanisms. Our proposed bulk-phase reconstruction strategy introduces zincophilic sites both on the surface and inside commercial zinc foils to improve resistance to dendrite growth and side reactions. This strategy offers a promising direction for developing dendrite-free metal anodes for sustainable rechargeable batteries.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yong Jiang, Jie Lu, Wei Liu, Cong Xing, Shangying Lu, Xiaoyu Liu, Yi Xu, Jiujun Zhang, Bing Zhao
Summary: In this study, a novel composite material PEG-Ba0.38V2O5·nH2O with a uniform nanobelt-like structure and expanded interlayer spacing is designed and successfully synthesized. The optimized PEG-BVO electrode exhibits outstanding electrochemical performance and long-term cycling stability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yongbiao Mu, Zheng Li, Bu-ke Wu, Haodong Huang, Fuhai Wu, Youqi Chu, Lingfeng Zou, Ming Yang, Jiafeng He, Ling Ye, Meisheng Han, Tianshou Zhao, Lin Zeng
Summary: The researchers address the limitations of metallic zinc anodes in zinc ion batteries by developing a composite zinc anode with a three-dimensional hierarchical graphene matrix. This structure effectively minimizes dendrite growth and side reactions, resulting in improved cycling stability.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peichao Zou, Dmytro Nykypanchuk, Gregory Doerk, Huolin L. Xin
Summary: By tethering a hydrophobic and ultrathin polystyrene molecule brush layer onto the surface of zinc metal anodes, the performance of aqueous zinc batteries can be enhanced by improving interfacial ionic transportation, minimizing hydrogen evolution, and smoothing Zn deposition. This results in improved electrochemical performance in both symmetric Zn//Zn cells and Zn//LiV3O8 full cells.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ping Luo, Wenwei Zhang, Shiyu Wang, Gangyuan Liu, Yao Xiao, Chunli Zuo, Wen Tang, Xudong Fu, Shijie Dong
Summary: The study successfully transformed YS-V2O5 into HZVO through electrochemical activation, which showed promising cycling performance and a high diffusion coefficient of zinc ions. The research is expected to contribute to the development of advanced cathode materials for zinc-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Matthew Fayette, Hee Jung Chang, Xiaolin Li, David Reed
Summary: In this work, electrodeposited indium-zinc alloy anodes with well-dispersed zinc domains surrounding indium domains were studied. These anodes exhibited low polarization and demonstrated good cycle life and tolerance to dendrites. This rational design opens the door to practical applications of aqueous Zn batteries.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
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)