Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katharina A. Fransen, Sarah H. M. Av-Ron, Tess R. Buchanan, Dylan J. Walsh, Dechen T. Rota, Lana Van Note, Bradley D. Olsen
Summary: The development of biodegradable plastics has been driven by the increasing plastic pollution. However, limited research on polymer biodegradation has hindered innovation due to costly and slow measurement methods. To tackle this issue, a high-throughput polymer synthesis and biodegradation method were utilized to generate a dataset for 642 chemically distinct polyesters and polycarbonates. The results showed that biodegradability depended on the length of the aliphatic repeat unit, with shorter chains and side chains improving biodegradability. Aromatic backbone groups generally hindered biodegradability, but ortho- and para-substituted benzene rings were more degradable than meta-substituted rings. In addition, ether groups in the backbone improved biodegradability.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Tara E. Ness, Andrew DiNardo, Maha R. Farhat
Summary: High throughput sequencing (HTS) can detect the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA in clinical samples and provide information on drug susceptibility. Multiple studies have laid the groundwork for exploring the clinical application of HTS in tuberculosis diagnosis. This article presents the workflow challenges, strengths, and limitations of different sequencing platforms, as well as the tools used for analysis, to provide a framework for further innovations in the field.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xuejun He, Ningzhi Zhang, Wenye Cao, Yiqiao Xing, Ning Yang
Summary: Advancements in high-throughput sequencing (HTS) technology have provided new insights into the etiology, signaling pathways, and biomarkers of ocular diseases, aiding in improving their diagnosis and research.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Aziz M. Al'Khafaji, Jonathan T. Smith, Kiran V. Garimella, Mehrtash Babadi, Victoria Popic, Moshe Sade-Feldman, Michael Gatzen, Siranush Sarkizova, Marc A. Schwartz, Emily M. Blaum, Allyson Day, Maura Costello, Tera Bowers, Stacey Gabriel, Eric Banks, Anthony A. Philippakis, Genevieve M. Boland, Paul C. Blainey, Nir Hacohen
Summary: Full-length RNA-sequencing methods using long-read technologies are limited in throughput. We introduce MAS-ISO-seq, a technique that programmably concatenates cDNAs for long-read sequencing, increasing throughput by >15-fold to nearly 40 million cDNA reads per run. Applied to single-cell RNA sequencing of tumor-infiltrating T cells, MAS-ISO-seq showed a 12- to 32-fold increase in the discovery of differentially spliced genes.
NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biology
James K. Bonfield, John Marshall, Petr Danecek, Heng Li, Valeriu Ohan, Andrew Whitwham, Thomas Keane, Robert M. Davies
Summary: This paper introduces a software library for programmatic access to sequencing alignment and variant formats, derived from SAMtools and BCFtools applications, with many improvements and new features added. Performance has significantly improved since the original Samtools release, with wide adoption and integration into different languages.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huazhe Liang, Xingqi Bi, Hongbin Chen, Tengfei He, Yi Lin, Yunxin Zhang, Kangqiao Ma, Wanying Feng, Zaifei Ma, Guankui Long, Chenxi Li, Bin Kan, Hongtao Zhang, Oleg A. Rakitin, Xiangjian Wan, Zhaoyang Yao, Yongsheng Chen
Summary: Given the ease of synthesis and polarization of bromine compared to homomorphic fluorine and chlorine, it is surprising that high-performance brominated small molecule acceptors are rare. This may be due to undesirable film morphologies caused by steric hindrance and excessive crystallinity. To overcome this, three acceptors were constructed with stepwise bromination on central units to enhance intermolecular packing, crystallinity, and dielectric constant without damaging favorable intermolecular packing through end groups. As a result, PM6:CH22-based binary organic solar cells achieved the highest efficiency of 19.06% for brominated acceptors, and a record-breaking efficiency of 15.70% when the active layers were further thickened to around 500 nm. By exhibiting such a rare high-performance brominated acceptor, this work highlights the potential for achieving record-breaking organic solar cells through delicate bromination.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Wanwisa van Dijk, Kasper Derks, Marion Drusedau, Jeroen Meekels, Rebekka Koeck, Rick Essers, Joseph Dreesen, Edith Coonen, Christine de Die-Smulders, Servi J. C. Stevens, Han G. Brunner, Arthur van den Wijngaard, Aimee D. C. Paulussen, Masoud Zamani Esteki
Summary: The study found that using ETS-PGT can reduce the risk of sample switching while increasing detection efficiency and scalability.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi Shen, Shasha Liu, Lun Lu, Chao Zhu, Qile Fang, Renlan Liu, Yixin Shen, Shuang Song
Summary: Simultaneous regulation of adsorption and photocatalytic performance of covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) to achieve efficient control of organic pollution in water is a promising strategy. Pyridine linkers were introduced into pristine CTF (p-CTF) to construct a bidirectional electron donor-acceptor (EDA) system. This special structure provided a directional pathway for electron transfer, which endowed CTFs with excellent adsorption and photocatalytic properties. Furthermore, the pyridine-linked CTF (M-CTF) showed significantly improved adsorption capacity and regeneration efficiency compared to p-CTF.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pedro Miguel M. C. de Melo, Joao C. C. de Abreu, Bogdan Guster, Matteo Giantomassi, Zeila Zanolli, Xavier Gonze, Matthieu J. J. Verstraete
Summary: The electron-phonon interaction plays a crucial role in condensed matter, affecting phenomena such as electrical resistance, superconductivity, and the formation of polarons. The Frohlich model, which has been widely used to study band energy corrections, has limitations when applied to complex cases. In this study, we investigate the behavior of the Frohlich models on 1260 materials and evaluate their perturbative treatment, particularly the large polaron hypothesis. Our findings reveal a variety of behaviors, with most materials exhibiting perturbative large polarons, but also instances of non-perturbative and/or localized polarons. Extreme cases with significant zero-point renormalization are analyzed using the first-principles approach.
NPJ COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Givanna H. Putri, Simon Anders, Paul Theodor Pyl, John E. Pimanda, Fabio Zanini
Summary: HTSeq 2.0 provides an expanded application programming interface, including a new representation for sparse genomic data, enhancements for htseq-count to accommodate single-cell omics, a new script for data using cell and molecular barcodes, improved documentation, testing and deployment, bug fixes, and Python 3 support.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Shu, Hongfei Chen, Xing Liu, Huaxian Jia, Hejin Yan, Yongqing Cai
Summary: The performance of a series of graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) supported double-atom catalysts (denoted as M1M2@g-CN) for nitrate electroreduction reaction (NO3RR) is systematically investigated. FeMo@g-CN and CrMo@g-CN exhibit high activity with low limiting potentials of -0.34 and -0.39 V, respectively. The dual-metal decorated on g-CN significantly reduces the bandgap of g-CN and broadens the adsorption window of visible light, showing great promise for photocatalysis. This work opens up a new avenue for future design of NO3RR photo-/electrocatalysts.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Na Li, Qingqing Cai, Qing Miao, Zeshi Song, Yuan Fang, Bijie Hu
Summary: Sequencing technology is increasingly being used in clinical laboratories, with metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) emerging as an attractive method for comprehensive detection and classification of microorganisms. However, there are still several challenges to be overcome in clinical practice.
Article
Oncology
Andreas Agathangelidis, Elisavet Vlachonikola, Frederic Davi, Anton W. Langerak, Anastasia Chatzidimitriou
Summary: Precision medicine aims to overcome the complexity of cancer through integrating information from different 'subsystems'. Immunogenetics, facilitated by high-throughput approaches, enables a comprehensive understanding of the immune repertoire and improves clinical decision making. This article highlights the clinical utility of immunogenetic analysis in lymphoid malignancies, including diagnosis, disease monitoring, and its potential for immunotherapy.
SEMINARS IN CANCER BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinyang Chen, Jie Yang, Yunlong Guo, Yunqi Liu
Summary: This review summarizes strategies to improve electron transport in semiconducting polymers through acceptor modulation, including using various acceptor types and introducing strong electron-withdrawing groups. The relationships between molecular structure, thin film morphology, processing conditions, and device performances are comprehensively discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kadri Runnel, Kessy Abarenkov, Ovidiu Copot, Vladimir Mikryukov, Urmas Koljalg, Irja Saar, Leho Tedersoo
Summary: This study assessed the efficiency of long-read high throughput sequencing (HTS) for taxonomic identification of fungal specimens and found that PacBio HTS had a higher success rate and lower cost compared to Sanger sequencing. It also enabled the detection of gene polymorphism within the specimens, providing crucial information for species delimitation and population-level studies.
MOLECULAR ECOLOGY RESOURCES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhaojun Li, Kunpeng Lin, Hailiang Fang, Hui Yu, Junzhuo Wang, Yimin Miao, Lianjun Wang, Jianlin Li, Wan Jiang
Summary: Lamellar carbon composites of ultra-high bending strength have been successfully fabricated by coating carbon fiber cloths with nano-diamond particles and using spark plasma sintering. The produced composites exhibit the highest specific bending strength among all current high temperature structural materials, suggesting great potential for high-performance carbon materials.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jiaxin Ma, Jiancheng Wang, Xiaobo Hu, Lianjun Wang, Yuchi Fan, Wan Jiang
Summary: A plate-like magnetic heterostructure with high imaginary permeability and superior impedance matching has been fabricated through nitridation. This novel microwave absorber exhibits significantly improved reflection loss and absorption bandwidth, providing a new path for designing high-performance microwave absorbers based on magnetic materials.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Pei Zhang, Junzhuo Wang, Lianjun Wang, Jianlin Li, Wan Jiang
Summary: Dense tungsten carbide (WC) bulks with a density of 98.1% were successfully prepared by spark plasmas sintering via self-densification reaction of nanodiamond with tungsten at 1700 degrees C. This method has significant advantages over conventional methods and provides a new insight into the preparation of dense bulks of other metal carbides.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jia Xie, Yingpeng Yang, Hao Zhang, Saisai Chen, Zhengjun Lv, Yujun Zhou, Junwen Qi, Xiuyun Sun, Jiansheng Li
Summary: This study proposes a new method for synthesizing conductive nanofiber ultrafiltration membranes to improve wastewater treatment efficiency. The membrane can effectively remove micro-pollutants and has exceptional sustainability and membrane fouling prevention capability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaobo Hu, Yanqiao Xu, Jiancheng Wang, Jiaxin Ma, Lianjun Wang, Wan Jiang
Summary: CsPbX3 perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) have excellent optoelectronic properties and are considered as promising candidates for fluorescence sensors. However, their poor stability hinders their practical applications in aqueous fluorescent detection. In this study, CsPbX3 NCs were in-situ encapsulated into PVDF-HFP/PS polymer nanofibers using electrospinning, and the water stability of the nanofiber membranes was significantly improved by introducing the hydrophobic additive PFDTMS. The fabricated nanofibers exhibited outstanding optical properties, high hydrophobicity, and achieved efficient detection of organic dyes in aqueous solution.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ruoyun Lin, Fangjie Lv, Hao Zhang, Yang Li, Jiangang Lu, Jiansheng Li
Summary: This study achieved the simultaneous removal of multiple pollutants from wastewater using the tannic acid/Fe(III)/H2O2 process. It demonstrated enhanced removal performance without pH adjustment by synergizing Fenton oxidation and in-situ coagulation through the bridging effect of tannic acid. This research provides new insights into the advanced treatment of refractory industrial wastewater.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yujie Ren, Xin Wang, Jiaxin Ma, Qi Zheng, Lianjun Wang, Wan Jiang
Summary: In this article, recent advances in using dimension and morphology modulation to adjust the microwave attenuation capacities for MOF-derived carbon composites are comprehensively reviewed. The fundamental design rules and unique advantages for various dimensions of MAMs are discussed, providing general concepts and insight on how to efficiently tune the morphologies. The fundamental dimension-morphology-function relationship is elucidated, and the challenges and perspectives of dimension design and morphology control over MOF-derived MAMs are presented.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hailiang Fang, Shijia Gu, Shengjie Fan, Beiying Zhou, Ping Huang, Wei Luo, Lianjun Wang, Wan Jiang
Summary: Fine-grained and highly transparent Y2O3 ceramics were successfully prepared using spark plasma sintering, and their microstructure, optical, and mechanical properties were studied. The results demonstrate the importance of the high activity of mesoporous Y2O3 in achieving high-performance ceramics at low sintering temperature.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Optics
Xiaobo Hu, Yanqiao Xu, Jiancheng Wang, Jiaxin Ma, Lianjun Wang, Wan Jiang
Summary: Highly luminescent and stable CsPbClxBr3-x nanocrystals were successfully synthesized by post-treatment with the assistance of the DDAB ligand. The luminescence efficiency of the blue/cyan-emitting nanocrystals was significantly enhanced, and their outstanding fluorescence properties were retained by grafting onto SiO2 nanospheres. The encapsulated composite nanospheres displayed ultrahigh water-stability and were assembled into a white light emitting diode with a high color rendering index. The blue/cyan-emitting films showed excellent temperature-sensitivity and favorable elasticity, indicating their promising application prospect in flexible multifunctional photoelectric devices.
LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhigao Zhu, Zhu Liu, Guangming Tan, Junwen Qi, Yujun Zhou, Jiansheng Li
Summary: A dual-layer Janus membrane was developed through electrospinning and sequential interfacial polymerization to address the challenges of volatile substance interception and membrane wetting in membrane distillation. The resulting membrane exhibited high flux, salt and phenol rejection, and resistance to wetting and fouling. The sieving mechanism was elucidated and the membrane showed potential for treating complex hypersaline wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lanyue Qi, Hao Zhang, Chengming Xiao, Linhan Ni, Saisai Chen, Junwen Qi, Yujun Zhou, Zhigao Zhu, Jiansheng Li
Summary: We fabricated a nitrogen-doped titania dioxide/carbon (NTC7) catalyst by pyrolyzing NH2-MIL-125 under a nitrogen atmosphere. The excitation of NTC7 under visible light successfully activated peroxymonosulfate (PMS), resulting in enhanced utilization efficiency of PMS and a degradation rate 2.14 times higher than that of NTC7 + PMS process. The photo-generated electrons from NTC7 played a dominant role in enhancing the productive consumption of PMS.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Tingting Zhang, Gongying Wang, Juan Bao, Chang Liu, Weihua Li, Zhe Kong, Xiuyun Sun, Jiansheng Li, Rui Lu
Summary: A highly sensitive method for detecting histamine using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) was developed by combining Fe3O4 and Ag-based SERS nanotags. The method showed good sensitivity and reliability in detecting histamine in fish samples.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xin Wang, Pinxi Ou, Qi Zheng, Lianjun Wang, Wan Jiang
Summary: A metal-oxo cluster precursor strategy is proposed to construct magnetic-carbon composites with well-dispersed multiphase magnetic nanoparticles. The Fe/Fe3O4@Fe3C-graphene oxide (GO) and Fe/Fe3O4-carbon nanotubes (CNT) derived from this strategy exhibit high-efficiency microwave absorption at low-/middle-frequency due to the dielectric-magnetic synergy arising from multicomponent magnets and abundant heterointerfaces. This work opens up a novel method for designing high-performance low-/middle-frequency absorbers.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Liangguang Liu, Hui Yu, Junzhuo Wang, Lianjun Wang, Wan Jiang, Jianlin Li, Yixuan Wang
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy to enhance the toughness and mechanical properties of bioglass/ceramic composites by adding multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). The results show that the glass composite with 1.0 wt% MWCNTs exhibits significantly improved fracture toughness and flexural strength, as well as low electrical resistivity, which would aid skeletal restoration.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobo Hu, Yanqiao Xu, Jiancheng Wang, Jiaxin Ma, Lianjun Wang, Wan Jiang
Summary: This study proposes a strategy for fabricating highly stable and luminescent all-inorganic CsPbBr3@PVDF-HFP/PS nanofibers. Bright-emitting CsPbBr3 nanocrystals were successfully encapsulated within the polymer nanofibers by optimizing the electrospinning parameters, perovskite precursors, and ligands. Additionally, the nanofibers' hydrophobic surface structure formed through the hydrolysis and condensation of PFDTMS under moist conditions. The CsPbBr3@PVDF-HFP/PS nanofibers demonstrated improved stability due to the double protection of the polymer matrices and hydrophobic PFDTMS oligomers.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(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)