Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ningchao Zheng, Yekai Lian, Quan Zhou, Ruilin Wang, Xi He, Ruiting Hu, Zhuofeng Hu
Summary: A high-efficiency Fe3+-induced Fenton system was achieved by introducing red phosphorus (P). The system exhibited high degradation rate of pollutants and decomposition rate of H2O2, as well as efficient degradation of pollutants within a wide pH range. Additionally, the study realized the transformation of waste Fe3+ into a valuable resource, reducing the cost of Fenton reaction.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Snowie Jane C. Galgo, Ji Yeon Lim, Ronley C. Canatoy, Ji Su Ha, Keon Mok Sohn, Pil Joo Kim
Summary: This study found that adding an effective electron acceptor, such as Fe2O3, can improve the functionality of silicate fertilizer, increasing rice productivity and reducing methane emissions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Biao Li, Ye Tao, Zhendu Mao, Qiujin Gu, Yixuan Han, Baolan Hu, Hongwei Wang, Anxing Lai, Peng Xing, Qinglong L. Wu
Summary: The study reveals that anaerobic methane-oxidizing bacteria (MOB) can utilize ferric oxides as alternative electron acceptors and reduce methane emissions in iron-rich sediments. This expands the knowledge of methane sinks and survival strategies of MOBs in anoxic environments.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shuyao Wang, Yvan Gariepy, Ademola Adekunle, Vijaya Raghavan
Summary: This study evaluated the effect of different forms and concentrations of iron on hydroponic plant microbial fuel cells. The results showed that adding 7.5μM Fe2+ and 15μM Fe3+ significantly improved biomass production, bioelectricity generation, and reduced CH4 emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shan Zhang, Xiaodan Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Kaiqiang Li, Hongyan Liu
Summary: This study investigates the growth, ferric reduction, hydrogen production, fermentation products, and fermentation process of Clostridium sp. LQ25 cultured using different forms of ferric as electron acceptors. The results show that the use of ferric as electron acceptor promotes the growth and hydrogen production of strain LQ25 while the fermentation type remains unchanged.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Roel F. J. Epping, Mees M. Hoeksma, Eduard O. Bobylev, Simon Mathew, Bas de Bruin
Summary: Square-planar cobalt(II) systems play a significant role in the synthesis of (hetero) cyclic compounds through the formation of cobalt(III)-carbene radical intermediates. This study reveals the formation of disubstituted cobalt(III)-carbene radicals and their catalytic application using cobalt(II)-tetraphenylporphyrin complex and iodonium ylides as carbene precursors. The findings highlight the importance of N-enolate formation in the reversible transfer of two carbene moieties.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi Xu, Shihong Yang, Guoxiang You, Jun Hou
Summary: Zero valent iron (ZVI) has been shown to reduce antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in microbes by inhibiting horizontal transfer of ARGs and decreasing proliferation of resistant strains. However, a higher dosage of 20 g/L ZVI had negligible effects on ARGs reduction, possibly due to iron-catalyzed oxidative damage and reduced physiological activity.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shengtai Zhang, Lingkun Wang, Baoliang Xu, Jian Liu, Shilin Luo, Shiyin Ji, Yi Ding, Ling Zhang, Jianjun Ma, Tao Duan
Summary: This study prepared Nd-doped YIG ceramic samples by microwave sintering at different temperatures and times, showing enhanced Nd solubility in YIG at higher temperatures with a stable solubility level. Microwave sintering was found to be a rapid and efficient method for synthesizing YIG ceramic samples.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yocefu Hattori, Sol Gutierrez Alvarez, Jie Meng, Kaibo Zheng, Jacinto Sa
Summary: The recent discovery of metal nanoparticles generating hot carriers upon light excitation is considered a breakthrough in the fields of plasmonics and photonics. Efforts to suppress loss mechanisms and harness charges before relaxation are ongoing. Comparative ultrafast spectroscopy investigations have revealed the significant role of metal/semiconductor interfaces and semiconductor electronic structure in electron injection efficiency and recombination.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Timothy J. Cain, Aaron T. Smith
Summary: Iron is essential for life and its acquisition by unicellular pathogens through siderophores is crucial for virulence. Ferric reductases play a key role in reducing Fe3+ to Fe2+ for uptake, but remain poorly understood, highlighting the important connection between Fe3+ reduction and Fe2+ transport.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jia Wang, Zuoming Xie, Yanxin Wang, Yang Yang, Mengna Chen
Summary: Metal-reducing bacteria, such as Bacillus D2201, play a crucial role in the biogeochemical cycle of As/Fe by facilitating the valence transition of Fe and As in groundwater environments. The addition of AQDS and As(V) significantly increases the release of Fe(II) and As(V) compared to AQDS-free treatments, indicating the importance of external factors in regulating Fe(III) reduction and As release in arsenic-resistant bacteria.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Laura A. Voelker, Konstantin Herb, Erika Janitz, Christian L. Degen, John M. Abendroth
Summary: In this study, a quantum sensing scheme is introduced to directly measure the hypothesized spin polarization in radical pairs using shallow nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond. This method provides fresh insights into spin selectivity in electron transfer reactions.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
D. Adhikari, H. Albataineh, D. Androic, K. A. Aniol, D. S. Armstrong, T. Averett, C. Ayerbe Gayoso, S. K. Barcus, V Bellini, R. S. Beminiwattha, J. F. Benesch, H. Bhatt, D. Bhatta Pathak, D. Bhetuwal, B. Blaikie, J. Boyd, Q. Campagna, A. Camsonne, G. D. Cates, Y. Chen, C. Clarke, J. C. Cornejo, S. Covrig Dusa, M. M. Dalton, P. Datta, A. Deshpande, D. Dutta, C. Feldman, E. Fuchey, C. Gal, D. Gaskell, T. Gautam, M. Gericke, C. Ghosh, I Halilovic, J-O Hansen, O. Hassan, F. Hauenstein, W. Henry, C. J. Horowitz, C. Jantzi, S. Jian, S. Johnston, D. C. Jones, S. Kakkar, S. Katugampola, C. Keppel, P. M. King, D. E. King, K. S. Kumar, T. Kutz, N. Lashley-Colthirst, G. Leverick, H. Liu, N. Liyanage, J. Mammei, R. Mammei, M. McCaughan, D. McNulty, D. Meekins, C. Metts, R. Michaels, M. Mihovilovic, M. M. Mondal, J. Napolitano, A. Narayan, D. Nikolaev, V Owen, C. Palatchi, J. Pan, B. Pandey, S. Park, K. D. Paschke, M. Petrusky, M. L. Pitt, S. Premathilake, B. Quinn, R. Radloff, S. Rahman, M. N. H. Rashad, A. Rathnayake, B. T. Reed, P. E. Reimer, R. Richards, S. Riordan, Y. R. Roblin, S. Seeds, A. Shahinyan, P. Souder, M. Thiel, Y. Tian, G. M. Urciuoli, E. W. Wertz, B. Wojtsekhowski, B. Yale, T. Ye, A. Yoon, W. Xiong, A. Zec, W. Zhang, J. Zhang, X. Zheng
Summary: We report a precise measurement of the parity-violating asymmetry APV in the elastic scattering of longitudinally polarized electrons from Ca-48. The results provide values for the neutral weak form factor F-W(q = 0.8733 fm(-1)) and the charge minus the weak form factor F-ch -F-W. The study has implications for energy density functional calculations and the density dependence of the symmetry energy of nuclear matter.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zenglu Qi, Ruiping Liu, Tista Prasai Joshi, Jianfeng Peng, Jiuhui Qu
Summary: The electrolysis-assisted nano zerovalent iron (E-nZVI) system demonstrated a high removal efficiency of Se(IV), exceeding the non-assisted nZVI system by 135%. Higher voltages did not significantly increase the reaction rate constant, indicating a complex relationship between parameters in the system.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yulan Li, Shenyang Hu, Robert Montgomery, Agnes Grandjean, Theodore Besmann, Hans-Conrad zur Loye
Summary: This study developed a mesoscale model to investigate the effects of anisotropic kinetic properties and electric field on ion exchange kinetics. The study found that ion exchange results in charge accumulation inside particles, the electric field can accelerate slower diffusion ions and slow down faster diffusion ions, ion exchange becomes slow at later stages, and the morphology and diffusion distance of needle-like particles have a significant impact on ion exchange kinetics.
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zelong Zhang, William L. Eber, Tiankai Yao, Jie Lian, Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Jianwei Wang
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zelong Zhang, Lea Gustin, Weiwei Xie, Jie Lian, Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Jianwei Wang
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Dipta B. Ghosh, Bijaya B. Karki, Jianwei Wang
JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zelong Zhang, Haoran Liu, Jianwei Wang
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jianwei Wang
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kun Yang, Weiguang Zhu, Spencer Scott, Yachun Wang, Jianwei Wang, Brian J. Riley, John Vienna, Jie Lian
Summary: Two strategies were explored to form Cs3Bi2I9-silica composites and a core-shell structure in order to improve chemical durability of waste form materials meanwhile maintaining high waste loadings. Cs and I were incongruently released from waste form matrices due to the formation of a BiOI alteration layer acting as a passivation layer to reduce the release of radionuclides. This work highlights a robust way to immobilize highly mobile radionuclides with high waste loadings through encapsulation into durable matrices and a surface passivating mechanism.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Feng Zhu, Xiaojing Lai, Jianwei Wang, George Amulele, Yoshio Kono, Guoyin Shen, Zhicheng Jing, Murli H. Manghnani, Quentin Williams, Bin Chen
Summary: Carbon has been proposed as a possible element contributing to the elevated compressional velocities in the Earth's outer core. However, studies suggest that carbon may not be the sole principal light element in the Earth's outer core, and that its presence in Fe-Ni-C liquids does not match well with the seismic models of the moon's outer core.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-SOLID EARTH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gerald S. Frankel, John D. Vienna, Jie Lian, Xiaolei Guo, Stephane Gin, Seong H. Kim, Jincheng Du, Joseph Ryan, Jianwei Wang, Wolfgang Windl, Christopher D. Taylor, John R. Scully
Summary: This article discusses the material science issues related to long-term performance assessment and design of materials with improved performance against aqueous corrosion in deep geological repositories for high-level radioactive waste. It covers advances in the field of materials corrosion for glass, crystalline ceramics, and metals, and provides recommendations for future research directions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kun Yang, Penghui Lei, Tiankai Yao, Bowen Gong, Yachun Wang, Mingxin Li, Jianwei Wang, Jie Lian
Summary: The research on dense lanthanide titanates revealed that the ionic size plays a dominant role in determining their chemical durability. The corrosion resistance of materials increased from La2Ti2O7 to Yb2Ti2O7 with decreasing ionic radius ratios of rare-earth elements and titanium, and there is a strong correlation among chemical composition/structural variation, passivation film formation, corrosion mechanisms, and materials' chemical durability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bowen Gong, Kun Yang, James A. Lian, Jianwei Wang
Summary: The pyrochlore-structure type and its derivatives show promising potential as materials for immobilizing actinides and fission products, but the complexity of their compositions poses a significant challenge for experimental durability testing. In this study, machine learning was employed to identify key materials parameters influencing chemical durability, allowing for accurate prediction of leaching behaviors and enabling rapid evaluation of new compositions. The results demonstrate the feasibility of combining informatics and experiments to accelerate materials design for effective nuclear waste management.
COMPUTATIONAL MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Geography, Physical
Haoran Liu, Kehui Xu, Carol Wilson, Samuel J. Bentley, Zehao Xue, Zelong Zhang
Summary: In this study, the infilling process of the South Pelto Dredge Pit in Louisiana was investigated, showing a slower infilling rate controlled by sediment availability. Mud and sand were transported and deposited in the pit, with the seabed becoming smoother and displaying a unique mixing of sediment types over time, indicating the impact of sediment dynamics on barrier island restoration projects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinying Lu, Yi Qu, Daoren Yan, Zhiyong Zhang, Jintao Guan, Zhang Zelong
Summary: The synthesis of new compounds with azo functional groups and chlorine substituents in the central bent-cores has shown favorable mesogenic and photonic characteristics. Additionally, varying the carbon number in the terminal alkyl chains can alter the molecular dipole moment and affect the phase transition temperature and temperature range of the nematic phase.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chandi Mohanty, Xiaolei Guo, Huseyin Kaya, Stephane Gin, Kun Yang, Zelong Zhang, Seong H. Kim, Jie Lian, Jianwei Wang, Gerald S. Frankel
Summary: The interactive corrosion between stainless steel 316 and International Simple Glass has been studied, and it was found that the corrosion of SS is closely related to the dissolution of nearby glass. The corrosion rate of SS was suppressed in the solution saturated with silica species.
NPJ MATERIALS DEGRADATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergey Yu. Ketkov, Sheng-Yuan Tzeng, Elena A. Rychagova, Anton N. Lukoyanov, Wen-Bih Tzeng
Summary: Metallocenes, including methylcobaltocene, play important roles in various fields of chemistry. The ionization energy and vibrational structure of (Cp ')(Cp)Co can be influenced by introducing methyl substituents. The mass-analyzed threshold ionization spectrum and DFT calculations provide accurate information about the properties and transformations of (Cp ')(Cp)Co.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qifeng Mu, Jian Hu
Summary: Polymer mechanochemistry has experienced a renaissance due to the rapid development of mechanophores and principles governing mechanochemical transduction or material strengthening. It has not only provided fundamental guidelines for converting mechanical energy into chemical output, but also found applications in engineering and smart devices.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Da Hye Yang, Francesco Ricci, Fredrik L. Nordstrom, Na Li
Summary: Through systematic evaluation of the oiling-out behavior of procaine, we identified both stable and metastable liquid-liquid phase separation, and established phase diagrams to assist in rational selection of crystallization strategies.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vikki Anand Varma, Simmie Jaglan, Mohd Yasir Khan, Sujin B. Babu
Summary: Designing engineering structures like nanocages, shells, and containers through self-assembly of colloids is a challenging problem. This work proposes a simple model for the subunit, which leads to the formation of monodispersed spherical cages or containers. The model with only one control parameter can be used to design cages with the desired radius.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hainan Jiang, Yaolong He, Xiaolin Li, Zhiyao Jin, Huijie Yu, Dawei Li
Summary: The cycling lifespan and coulombic efficiency of lithium-ion batteries are crucial for high C-rate applications. The Li-ion concentration plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical integrity and structural stability of electrodes. This study focuses on graphite as the working electrode and establishes an experimental system to investigate the mechanical properties of composite graphite electrode at different C-rates. Considering the effect of Li-ion concentration in stress analysis is found to be significant.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiye Wang, Yunchuan Li, Mingjun Sun
Summary: This study investigates the influence of intramolecular pi-pi interactions on the electronic transport capabilities of molecules. By designing and analyzing three pi-conjugated molecules, the researchers observe that different pi-conjugated structures have varying effects on electron transport. The findings provide a theoretical foundation for designing single-molecule electronic devices with multiple electron channels based on intramolecular pi-pi interactions.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuandong Xu, Haoyang Feng, Chaoyang Dong, Yuqing Yang, Meng Zhou, Yajun Wei, Hui Guo, Yaqing Wei, Jishan Su, Yingying Ben, Xia Zhang
Summary: Hollow MoS2 cubes and spheres were successfully synthesized using a one-step hydrothermal method with the hard template method. The hollow MoS2 cubes exhibited higher specific capacitance and energy density compared to the hollow MoS2 spheres. The symmetrical supercapacitors assembled with these hollow structures showed good performance and high capacity retention after multiple cycles. These findings suggest that controlling the pore structure and surface characteristics of MoS2 is crucial for enhancing its electrochemical properties.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ainhoa Oliden-Sanchez, Rebeca Sola-Llano, Joaquin Perez-Pariente, Luis Gomez-Hortiguela, Virginia Martinez-Martinez
Summary: The combination of photoactive molecules and inorganic structures is important for the development of advanced materials in optics. In this study, bulky dyes were successfully encapsulated in a zeolitic framework, resulting in emission throughout the visible spectrum.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miaomiao Zhang, Cunyuan Pei, Qiqi Xiang, Lintao Liu, Zhongxu Dai, Huijuan Ma, Shibing Ni
Summary: The design of a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays a crucial role in improving the electrochemical performance of anode materials. In this study, lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate (LiDFOB) is used as an electrolyte additive to form a protective SEI film on Li3VO4 (LVO) anodes. The addition of LiDFOB results in a dense, uniform, stable, and LiF-richer SEI, which enhances the Li-ion storage kinetics. The generated SEI also prevents further decomposition of the electrolyte and maintains the morphology of LVO anodes during charge/discharge processes. This work demonstrates the effectiveness of LiDFOB as a multi-functional additive for LiPF6 electrolytes and provides insights into SEI construction for high-performance LVO anodes.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
B. V. Andryushechkin, T. V. Pavlova, V. M. Shevlyuga
Summary: The atomic structure of the Ag(111)-p(4 x 4)-O phase was reexamined and two phases with the same periodicity were discovered. It was demonstrated that the accepted Ag6 model is incompatible with high-resolution oxygen-sensitive STM images.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. L. Romo-Avila, D. Marquez-Ruiz, R. A. Guirado-Lopez
Summary: In this study, we used density functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate the interaction between model graphene oxide (GO) nanostructures and chlorine monoxide ClO. We aimed to understand the role of this highly oxidizing species in breaking C-C bonds and forming significant holes on GO sheets. Our results showed that C-C bonds in a single graphene oxide sheet can be broken through a simple mechanism involving the dissociation of two chemically attached ClO molecules. The formation of carbonyl groups and holes on the GO surface was also observed. This study provides important insights into the degradation of carbon nanotubes and the stability of GO during the myeloperoxidase (MPO) catalytic cycle.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alberto Garcia-Fernandez, Birgit Kammlander, Stefania Riva, Hakan Rensmo, Ute B. Cappel
Summary: In this study, the X-ray stability of five different lead halide perovskite compositions (MAPbI3, MAPbCl3, MAPbBr3, FAPbBr3, CsPbBr3) was investigated using photoelectron spectroscopy. Different degradation mechanisms and resistance to X-ray were observed depending on the crystal composition. Overall, perovskite compositions based on the MA+ cation were found to be less stable than those based on FA+ or Cs+. Metallic lead formation was most easily observed in the chloride perovskite, followed by bromide, and very little in MAPbI3. Multiple degradation processes were identified for the bromide compositions, including ion migration, formation of volatile and solid products, as well as metallic lead. CsBr was formed as a solid degradation product on the surface of CsPbBr3.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Timofei Rostilov, Vadim Ziborov, Alexander Dolgoborodov, Mikhail Kuskov
Summary: The shock-loading behavior of nanomaterials is investigated in this study. It is found that shock compaction waves exhibit a distinct two-step structure, with the formation of faster precursor waves that travel ahead of the main compaction waves. The complexity of the shock Hugoniot curve of the tested nanomaterial is described, and the effect of initial porosity on the compressed states is demonstrated.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergey S. Nikitin, Alexander D. Koryakov, Elizaveta A. Antipinskaya, Alexey A. Markov, Mikhail V. Patrakeev
Summary: The stability of La1/3Sr2/3Fe1-xMnxO3-delta, a perovskite-type oxide, under reducing conditions is dependent on the manganese content. Increasing the manganese content leads to a decrease in stability. The behavior of iron and manganese in the oxide shows distinct differences, which can be attributed to the difference in the enthalpy of oxidation reactions. Additionally, the change in the La/Sr ratio affects the concentration of iron and manganese ions.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mosayeb Naseri, Shirin Amirian, Mehrdad Faraji, Mohammad Abdur Rashid, Maicon Pierre Lourenco, Venkataraman Thangadurai, D. R. Salahub
Summary: Inspired by the successful transfer of freestanding ultrathin films of SrTiO3 and BiFeO3, this study assessed the structural stability and investigated the electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of a group of two-dimensional perovskite-type materials called perovskenes. The findings revealed that these materials are wide bandgap semiconductors with potential application in UV shielding. Moreover, they exhibit better electrical and thermal conductivity at high temperatures, enabling efficient power generation in thermoelectric devices.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)