Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohsen Mansouri, Samira Sadeghian, Ghobad Mansouri, Naimeh Setareshenas
Summary: The study investigated the performance of TiO2, ZnO, UiO-66-NH2, and UiO-66-NH2/TiO2 nanoparticles as photocatalysts for the degradation of organic dye. By optimizing various parameters, UiO-66-NH2/TiO2 catalyst was identified as the most effective in removing the dye. The results suggest that this catalyst could be used in advanced oxidation processes for treating colored effluents.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Long-fei Hong, Rui-tang Guo, Zhong-wei Zhang, Ye Yuan, Xiang-yin Ji, Zhi-dong Lin, Wei-guo Pan
Summary: The solar-driven carbon dioxide photoreduction using NH2-UiO-66/CdIn2S4 (NU66/CIS) photocatalyst system has shown promising results with enhanced CO2 conversion efficiency through elegant morphology, increased CO2 adsorption activity, and the formation of heterostructures to promote electron transfer during the photocatalytic reduction process.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
N. Khosroshahi, M. Karimi, T. Taghvaei, V. Safarifard
Summary: A magnetic CoFe2O4/Ce-UiO-66 embedded structure composite was designed for the photocatalytic oxidation of aliphatic alcohols under visible-light irradiation and room temperature conditions. Compared to unmodified CoFe2O4, the embedded composite exhibited better visible-light sensitization performance and high chemical stability under reaction conditions, allowing for multiple reuses.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuan Gao, Shan Zhao, Zhuanzhuan Liang, Yanqing Yang, Weike Zhang
Summary: Bi2WO6/UiO-66-NH2 photocatalysts prepared using UiO-66-NH2 exhibited excellent photocatalytic performance under visible light, effectively degrading RhB solution. The structural and chemical properties of the composites were characterized, revealing the photocatalytic degradation mechanism.
RESEARCH ON CHEMICAL INTERMEDIATES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Jiale He, Jianqiang Hu, Yingfei Hu, Shien Guo, Qingling Huang, Yuqin Li, Guobing Zhou, Tian Gui, Na Hu, Xiangshu Chen
Summary: Developing efficient photocatalysts for simultaneous removal of heavy metals and organic pollutants is a challenging task. In this study, hierarchical S-scheme heterostructured photocatalysts were successfully prepared and demonstrated remarkable photocatalytic activities in the synchronous removal of Cr(VI) and TC. The enhanced photocatalytic activities were attributed to the hierarchical structure and S-scheme migration mechanism, which promoted the separation and utilization efficiency of photoinduced electrons and holes.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Manuel Penas-Garzon, Maria J. Sampaio, Yilan L. Wang, Jorge Bedia, Juan J. Rodriguez, Carolina Belver, Claudia G. Silva, Joaquim L. Faria
Summary: The photocatalytic degradation of methylparaben using a synthesised metal-organic framework (UiO-66-NH2) under simulated solar light was investigated. The study found that the pollutant can be completely removed in distilled water in 1 hour, but the photocatalytic performance decreased in natural water matrices. The photocatalyst UiO-66-NH2 showed high stability and the degradation mechanism involved photogenerated holes and superoxide radicals.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Muhammad Bilal Hussain, Rashid Mehmood, Umair Azhar, Junnuan Wang, Lianghao Song
Summary: The preparation of ultrathin BiOCl sheets over UiO-66-NH2 to yield a series of UiO-66-NH2@BiOCl-UTN heterogeneous nanocomposites showed superior photocatalytic activity for Cr(VI) reduction due to the synergistic effect between BiOCl and UiO-66-NH2. The composite with Bi3+ mole ratio of 5 mM exhibited the best performance. The nanomaterial also demonstrated excellent stability and retained its activity for four consecutive cycles.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahdiyeh-Sadat Hosseini, Alireza Abbasi, Majid Masteri-Farahani
Summary: The optical properties of NH2-UiO-66 were enhanced through the diazotization reaction, resulting in significant red shift and decrease in band gap energy. Physicochemical techniques confirmed the successful diazotization and preservation of the framework. Additionally, the functionalization improved the overall photocatalytic performance of Azo-UiO-66.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mahdiyeh-Sadat Hosseini, Alireza Abbasi, Majid Masteri-Farahani
Summary: The optical properties of NH2-UiO-66 were improved through a diazotization reaction with a p-conjugated 1-naphthol reagent, resulting in the formation of Azo-UiO-66. The Azo-UiO-66 showed a significant red shift in the diffuse reflectance UV-Vis spectrum compared to unfunctionalized NH2-UiO-66. Tauc calculations indicated a decrease in band gap energy, leading to improved visible light harvesting. Various physicochemical techniques confirmed the successful diazotization of the MOF and preservation of its framework. The Azo-UiO-66 also demonstrated enhanced photocatalytic performance in the reduction of Cr(VI) to less toxic Cr(III) in wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Cao, Yan Zhang, Zhun Shi, Ting Liu, Xinshan Song, Lisha Zhang, Po Keung Wong, Zhigang Chen
Summary: By decorating UiO-66-NH2 nanoparticles as a co-photocatalyst on carbon fibers, the MoS2-based nanocomposites show significantly improved adsorption and photocatalytic performance for eliminating pollutants. The material can efficiently adsorb and remove LVFX and Cr(VI) within 60 minutes, with a slight decline in performance after visible light irradiation for 4 cycles.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiaofan Shi, Xin Lian, Di Yang, Xiaojuan Hu, Jijie Zhang, Xian-He Bu
Summary: Facet-engineering has been proven as an effective method to improve the photocatalytic activity of metal-organic framework (MOF)-based photocatalysts by promoting charge transfer. In this study, different crystal facets of NH2-UiO-66 were synthesized and tetra-decahedral NH2-UiO-66 with co-exposed (100) and (111) crystal facets showed superior photocatalytic performance. This study demonstrates the feasibility and potential of facet-engineering for enhancing the photocatalytic applications of MOFs.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongli Guo, Jiabao Song, Qiuya Zhang, Liwei Qiu, Xudong Kang, Liping Wang
Summary: A novel Z-scheme heterojunction NH2-UiO-66/Bi2O2CO3 composite photocatalyst was successfully constructed by solvothermal method for the degradation of tetracycline (TC) under visible light. The composite displayed a significant effect on TC removal, with the highest degradation rate of 94.5%. The good band-gap structure of the composite improved the utilization rate of visible light and promoted the separation of photogenerated carriers, facilitating the degradation of TC. The presence of active species (center dot O-2(-) and h(+)) played a dominant role in the degradation process.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong-Li Dong, Hao-Ran Liu, Shao-Min Wang, Guo-Wei Guan, Qing-Yuan Yang
Summary: In this study, high-performance photocatalysts were synthesized by immobilizing Ni, Co, and Cu ions in amino-functionalized MOF through covalently linking the isatin-Schiff base metal complexes (IS). Among them, the Ni catalyst showed superior CO2 reduction activity and selectivity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yong-Li Dong, Hao-Ran Liu, Shao-Min Wang, Guo-Wei Guan, Qing-Yuan Yang
Summary: Researchers have developed high-performance photocatalysts by immobilizing Ni, Co, and Cu ions in NH2-UiO-66 through covalent linking with isatin-Schiff base metal complexes. These catalysts exhibit special photocatalytic activity for CO2 reduction, with significantly higher CO generation rate and CO selectivity than previously reported MOF-based photocatalysts.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhenwei Wu, Jianxian Zeng, Zhengqiu Yuan, Rui Zhang, Xiaoping Huang, Fan Feng, Minjuan Chen, Kai Jin, Shengkai Yang, Yahong Li
Summary: In this study, a novel sandwich-like thin-film nanocomposite membrane (TFNi) with improved separation performance was prepared by introducing porous nanomaterials into a polyamide thin layer.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhou Chang, Wenqing Ren, Yucheng Wang, Jiawei Zhang, Xiaoteng Liu, Chenxi Xu
Summary: In this study, MXene and carbon nanotube hybrid materials were used as the catalytic support to load Pt nanoparticles, achieving CO-tolerant catalyst Pt/Ti3C2Tx-CNT for proton-exchange-membrane fuel cell. The Pt/Ti3C2Tx-CNT catalyst exhibited higher activity and stability in hydrogen oxidation reaction and remarkable CO-tolerant performance, attributed to the metal-support interactions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bin Yang, Jun Han, Qian Zhang, Guangfu Liao, Wenjin Cheng, Guixian Ge, Jichang Liu, Xiaodong Yang, Rongjie Wang, Xin Jia
Summary: In this study, g-C3N4 thin-wall tubes with carbon defects were synthesized through vapor-assisted surface reconstruction. The optimization of band structure and suppression of carrier recombination resulted in a significant improvement in H2 production efficiency under visible light. The functionality of vapor-assisted surface reconstruction was revealed, providing a new approach for the rational design of high-performance photocatalysts.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hanhui Lei, Lei Xing, Hai Jiang, Yucheng Wang, Ben Bin Xu, Jin Xuan, Terence Xiaoteng Liu
Summary: The graded distribution of Pt loading and the porosity of the gas diffusion layer significantly affect the performance and durability of the fuel cell. A physics-based model and a machine learning algorithm are used to study and optimize the design of the functionally graded electrode.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chunxue Li, Bohan Cheng, Hao Lu, Guixiang Ding, Zhuwu Jiang, Guangfu Liao
Summary: A NiAl-LDH/Ni-doped Zn0.5Cd0.5S (LDH/Ni-ZCS) S-scheme hetero-junction has been designed and constructed, showing high photocatalytic activity and quantum yield. The LDH/1% Ni-ZCS exhibits a photocatalytic hydrogen evolution rate of 6584.0 smol g-1 h-1, which is 6.14-fold and 1.73-fold higher than that of ZCS and 1% Ni-ZCS, respectively, surpassing most previously reported LDH-based and metal sulfide-based photocatalysts. Furthermore, the apparent quantum yield of 15% LDH/1% Ni-ZCS reaches 12.1% at 420 nm. The specific transfer path of photogenerated carriers is revealed, and a possible photocatalytic mechanism is proposed. The S-scheme heterojunction not only enhances the separation of photogenerated carriers, but also reduces the activation energy of H2 evolution and improves the redox capacity. Moreover, the presence of hydroxyl groups on the photocatalyst surface, which is highly polar, facilitates the formation of hydrogen bonds with H2O, further accelerating the photocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Honggang Zhang, Shenghe Si, Guangyao Zhai, Yujie Li, Yuanyuan Liu, Hefeng Cheng, Zeyan Wang, Peng Wang, Zhaoke Zheng, Ying Dai, Terence Xiaoteng Liu, Baibiao Huang
Summary: In this study, two ferrocene-based MOFs with FeO6 or AlO6 clusters as the metal nodes and 1,1'-ferrocenedicarboxylic acid as the ligands were synthesized successfully. The ferrocene ligands exhibited longer-lived photogenerated charges and better photocatalytic activity due to the metal-to-ligand charge transfer process. The FeO6 clusters were capable of accepting photogenerated electrons from ferrocene ligands, resulting in a proposed metal-to-ligand-to-metal charge transfer process and improved performance in photocatalytic CO2 cycloaddition reaction. This work provides new insights for designing MOFs with high photocatalytic activity using ferrocene ligands.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qian Zhang, Guangfu Liao, Bin Yang, Yan Zhang, Guixian Ge, Anna Lipovka, Jichang Liu, Raul D. Rodriguez, Xiaodong Yang, Xin Jia
Summary: We synthesized highly polymerized ultrathin g-C3N4 nanosheets with improved separation efficiency of photoexcited charges and extended light absorption range through structural reorganization. These nanosheets exhibited efficient CO2-to-CO conversion under visible light, with a CO production rate of 12.95 μmol g-1 h-1 under λ ≥ 420 nm and 2 μmol g-1 h-1 under λ ≥ 500 nm. This work provides a new design idea for highly active visible-light-driven g-C3N4 for CO2 photoreduction.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hailiang Mu, Kun Luo, Yaming Pang, Xiangqun Zhuge, Zhengping Ding, Yurong Ren, Degui Li, Zhihong Luo, Ben Bin Xu, Maryam Bayati, Xiaoteng Liu
Summary: This study reports a new protective strategy for lithium oxygen batteries using mesoporous silicon dioxide as an anode protective layer. The simple fabrication method allows for mass production. The mSiO2 layer inhibits the growth of lithium dendrites, prevents corrosion, and enhances mass transfer. The battery with the protective layer showed significantly longer operation lifetime and higher discharge capacity compared to the unprotected battery.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Sun, Wenge Chen, Wei Zheng, Hui Zhang, Terence Xiaoteng Liu, Ahmed Elmarakbi, YongQing Fu
Summary: In this study, a green approach using hydrothermal calcination processes was reported to in-situ grow CeO2 nanoparticles onto reduced graphene oxide (rGO) surfaces. The CeO2 nanoparticles exhibited ultrafine crystalline sizes, homogeneous dispersion, and controlled oxygen-vacancy, leading to superior photocatalytic performance and enhanced adsorption capability. The degradation rate of the composite for rhodamine B reached 94.7% within 120 min, and after five cycles, the degradation rate was still maintained at 87.2%, demonstrating good stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qikang Wu, Xiaobo Yang, Jing Yang, Pengfei Liu, Guixiang Ding, Zheng Chen, Guangfu Liao
Summary: In this study, carbon nanotubes supported Ru nanoparticles catalysts with different sizes were prepared using the combination of L-dopa self-polymerization oxidation reaction and different high temperature annealing. The optimized catalyst exhibited a very low overpotential and tafel slope, surpassing most recently reported Ru based catalyst. The study also revealed that small Ru nanoparticles with abundant active sites and specific surface structures contribute to their outstanding performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunxue Li, Ruilong Jia, Yingkui Yang, Guangfu Liao
Summary: Obtaining mechanically robust grafts and effectively integrating them with host bone to tolerate high loads during joint motions are crucial and challenging for the optimal functional recovery of force-transmitting connective tissues. Recent research proposes that a hierarchical helical carbon nanotube fiber, which has high mechanical strength and can integrate with host bone and restore movement in animals, is a promising artificial ligament. This research represents a significant development in the field of artificial ligaments through the innovative utilization of hierarchical helical carbon nanotube fiber.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Guangfu Liao, Baizeng Fang, Chunxue Li
Summary: Efficient water-vapor splitting offers a new strategy for scalable and corrosion-free solar-energy harvesting systems.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kun Luo, Mu Zhou, Tong Liu, Xiangqun Zhuge, Terence Xiaoteng Liu, Maryam Bayati, Yurong Ren, Zhihong Luo
Summary: A novel recycling process of the conductive agent in spent lithium iron phosphate batteries is demonstrated, which involves wet chemistry for recovering lithium and iron phosphate, and calcination of the filter residue with a small amount of recovered iron phosphate in N-2 at 900 degrees C. The resulting Fe-N-P-codoped carbon catalyst shows a low half-wave potential and excellent durability for oxygen reduction, achieving a power density of 80 mW cm(-2) in a rechargeable Zn-air battery.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Weiqiang Lin, Jialin Huang, Shuang Guo, Meijiao Zhao, Xu Chen, Qiuping Shang, Ruoyuan Zhang, Guangfu Liao, Judun Zheng, Yuhui Liao
Summary: We designed and synthesized a new fluorescent probe, PerqdOH, which can monitor intracellular O-2(center dot-) during T. pallidum infection in real time. In vitro infection experiments showed decreased green fluorescence and enhanced red fluorescence simultaneously. The probe also exhibited a remarkable signal in treponemal lesions in a rabbit model. PerqdOH has great potential for application in clarifying the infectious process caused by T. pallidum in real time.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chunxue Li, Hao Lu, Guixiang Ding, Qing Li, Guangfu Liao
Summary: This review presents the latest advances in g-C3N4-based Z-scheme photocatalysts for organic pollution removal. It covers the fundamentals, characterization strategies, and preparation approaches of g-C3N4-based Z-scheme photocatalysts. Various typical photocatalysts for organic pollutant degradation are discussed. The review also provides new insights into challenges, favorable circumstances, heuristic perspectives, and future development direction.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chunxue Li, Ruilong Jia, Baizeng Fang, Guangfu Liao
Summary: The floatable hydrogel-based photocatalytic system reported in this study offers a solution to the agglomeration issue of photocatalysts, which is beneficial for scaling up solar H2 production.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
