Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Masoud Zabihinezhad, Taghi Shahrabi, Chen Zheng, Taihuan Shao, Ghasem Barati Darband, Jinyang Li
Summary: Replacing the inert oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with alternative electrochemical reactions is critical for large-scale hydrogen generation. A Ni-Co-P flower-like nanostructure coated on reduced graphene oxide was synthesized via two-step electrodeposition method (as Ni-Co-P/rGO/NF). The Ni-Co-P/rGO catalyst showed enhanced electrocatalytic activity for both hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and urea oxidation reaction (UOR). The generated current density of urea electrolysis using Ni-Co-P/rGO as the catalyst was 3.31 times greater than that of conventional water splitting.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Aditi Vijay, Sonalika Vaidya
Summary: This study investigates the impact of the dielectric constant of polyols on the size, morphology, and photocatalytic performance of SrTiO3 nanostructures. The results show that the dielectric constant influences particle size, shape, and exposed facets of the nanostructures, with variations observed when using different solvents. The study also evaluates the effect of size and shape on the photocatalytic performance, specifically in photodegradation and hydrogen evolution reactions.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yongchao Rao, Xiaosi Qi, Qiong Peng, Yanli Chen, Xiu Gong, Ren Xie, Wei Zhong
Summary: This study successfully synthesized flower-like core@shell structure NiO/Ni@C microspheres by carbon thermal reaction, improving their magnetic loss, polarization loss, and conduction loss capabilities and demonstrating superior microwave absorption performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xin Liu, Wei-Ya Huang, Qin Zhou, Xi-Rong Chen, Kai Yang, Dan Li, Dionysios D. Dionysiou
Summary: A series of 3D flower-like Bi2MoO6/rGO heterostructured composites with varying amounts of Ag nanoparticles were fabricated and showed enhanced photocatalytic activity towards organic pollutant removal. Among them, AgBG-2% demonstrated superior photocatalytic performance, attributed to factors such as increased specific surface area, enhanced light absorption, and promoted separation of electron-hole pairs. The rational design of the ternary composite proved to be an effective strategy for boosting photocatalytic activity.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Weijie Zhang, Xinli Guo, Jianjie Zhao, Yanmei Zheng, Hang Xie, Zheng Zhang, Shaohua Wang, Qiang Xu, Qiuping Fu, Tong Zhang
Summary: In this research, a flower-like Mn3O4/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) electrode material was prepared through a one-step solvothermal process, which exhibited excellent electrochemical performance and showed great potential for supercapacitor applications.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
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Engineering, Chemical
Liang Zhan, Xiaomei Ning, Xiaosong Zhou, Jin Luo, Xuliang Fan
Summary: In this study, a flower-like Bi2S3/rGO modified separator was fabricated to alleviate the shuttle effect of polysulfide in Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs), resulting in improved reversible capacity and rate capacity.
ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weiqi Chen, Xin Yan, Zhiliang Liu, Xiangchao Zhang, Chunfang Du
Summary: In this study, a heterogeneous structured electrode based on FeAlCrMoV high-entropy alloy was synthesized for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions in alkaline media. It exhibited excellent electrocatalytic performance with low overpotential. This work provides a new strategy for heterogeneous structure construction and overall water splitting based on high-entropy alloys.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Nishad G. Deshpande, Dong Su Kim, Cheol Hyoun Ahn, Sung Hyeon Jung, Young Been Kim, Ho Seong Lee, Hyung Koun Cho
Summary: A self-supported, efficient, and durable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalyst with low overpotentials and high current densities has been successfully synthesized for alkaline water electrolyzers. The simple fabrication method used in this study shows promise for scaling up production for industrial purposes.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yumeng Gao, Wentao Wang, Wang Xu, Baohong Sun, Jing Wu, Xiaoyu Xu, Xiaohong Chu, Ninglin Zhou, Ming Zhang, Jian Shen
Summary: Bacterial infections are a major threat to human health, and the overuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of bacterial resistance. A new strategy for treating bacterial infections is required. Researchers have developed QCuRCDs@BMoS2 nanocomposites for efficient bacterial trapping and triple quaternary ammonium salt/photothermal/photodynamic bactericidal method.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huaxin Gong, Jan Ilavsky, Ivan Kuzmenko, Shucheng Chen, Hongping Yan, Christopher B. Cooper, Gan Chen, Yuelang Chen, Jerika A. Chiong, Yuanwen Jiang, Jian-cheng Lai, Yu Zheng, Kevin H. Stone, Luke Huelsenbeck, Gaurav Giri, Jeffrey B. -H. Tok, Zhenan Bao
Summary: The formation process of flower-like polyacrylonitrile particles has been investigated, and the mechanism behind it has been revealed. The petals within the particles consist predominantly of orthorhombic PAN crystals, and branching of the petals is a result of fast nucleation and growth of PAN on pre-existing crystals. The particles maintain a constant center-to-center distance due to strong electrostatic repulsion.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tianqi Yu, Qinglian Xu, Jinli Chen, Guangfu Qian, Xiaoyan Zhuo, Haifeng Yang, Shibin Yin
Summary: This study successfully prepared a self-supported sphereflower-like NiSe2-NiMoO4 heterostructure catalyst on nickel foam, showing excellent performance for urea-assisted water splitting, providing a new approach for designing efficient bifunctional catalysts.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Crystallography
Xuefeng Lv, Guangsheng Liu, Song Liu, Wenting Chen, Dehua Cao, Taize Song, Nannan Wang, Yanqiu Zhu
Summary: The study successfully prepared high-efficiency bifunctional electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction through the rational design of catalysts by constructing heterostructures and doping elements. The materials exhibited significant bifunctional performance in alkaline electrolyte, providing valuable insights for the rational design of energy storage and conversion materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoxia Yang, Rui He, Huimin Wu, Yu Ding, He Mei
Summary: In this study, CoP/NF materials were synthesized at different temperatures, with CoP/NF-300 exhibiting the best performance. Compounds with varying ratios of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) were synthesized using CoP/NF-300. Among these compounds, CoP/rGO/NF-3 showed the lowest overpotential and Tafel slope, along with good stability for at least 25 hours, indicating its large electrochemical active area, high conductivity, and long-term stability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liqin Yang, Zhihong Chen, Xin Wang, Mingliang Jin
Summary: The study demonstrates that zero-dimensional Ti3C2 MXene quantum dots and amorphous Ti(IV) can serve as potential substitutes for noble co-catalysts, resulting in improved photocatalytic H-2-evolution performance and long-term stability.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Muhammad Ahmad, Baojuan Xi, Yu Gu, Hua Zhang, Shenglin Xiong
Summary: The study presents a catalyst based on phase-separated heterointerfaces NiSe2/FeSe2/rGO, showing excellent activities for oxygen evolution and hydrogen evolution reactions in alkaline solution, along with efficient overall water splitting, fast charge transfer ability, and long-term stability.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Minghui Wu, Mingping Luo, Minxue Guo, Lishan Jia
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ji Yang, Ming-Hui Wu, Zheng-Zhong Lin, Zhi-Yong Huang
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tao Lv, Minghui Wu, Minxue Guo, Qing Liu, Lishan Jia
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Wang, Tao Lv, Minghui Wu, Junwei Sui, Qing Liu, Huan Liu, Jiaojiao Huang, Lishan Jia
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Minghui Wu, Gaobo Wang, Lok Ting Chu, Hanjin Huang, Ting-Hsuan Chen
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Siying Wu, Minghui Wu, Gaobo Wang, Ting-Hsuan Chen
Summary: A visual quantitative method for analyzing trace amounts of silver ions in environmental samples was developed, using a combination of magnetic microparticles, DNAzyme, and polystyrene microparticles for silver ion detection. The method showed high selectivity and stability in different water samples, with a significantly lower detection limit for Ag+ in the range of different concentrations.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Minghui Wu, Siying Wu, Gaobo Wang, Wengang Liu, Lok Ting Chu, Tianyi Jiang, Hoi Kwan Kwong, Hiu Lam Chow, Iris Wai Sum Li, Ting-Hsuan Chen
Summary: A decentralized, instrument-free microfluidic device that can directly visualize SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels has been developed. The device can be used in both sensitive and rapid modes, providing quantitative results that closely agree with the gold standard enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Trials on vaccinees showed higher antibody levels in mRNA vaccinees compared to inactivated vaccinees, with the antibodies decaying over time.
Review
Biochemical Research Methods
Hogi Hartanto, Minghui Wu, Miu Ling Lam, Ting-Hsuan Chen
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Minghui Wu, Meng Zhang, Tao Lv, Minxue Guo, Jianjun Li, Chika A. Okonkwo, Qing Liu, Lishan Jia
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng Zhang, Minghui Wu, Qing Liu, Xin Wang, Tao Lv, Lishan Jia
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2017)
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)