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Chemistry, Physical
Daiyu Song, Jingyu Liu, Chaoyue Zhang, Yihang Guo
Summary: Chemically immobilized Brønsted acidic ionic liquids have been successfully prepared and exhibited high ethanolysis and hydrolysis activity and selectivity. The particle size and pore morphology significantly influence the selectivity and yield of products, with the catalyst possessing the smallest particle size and wormhole-like interconnected mesostructure showing the highest yield under optimal conditions. The catalyst also displays good reusability in ethanolysis reactions due to the chemical bonding within the hydrophobic silica framework.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Qingqing Zhang, Miao Ren, Yunqing Liu, Chaoyue Zhang, Yihang Guo, Daiyu Song
Summary: A series of functionalized hollow organosilica nanospheres with Bronsted acidic ionic liquids (BAILs) were synthesized and exhibited excellent catalytic performance in the conversion of fructose. The catalysts showed adjustable acidity and morphological characteristics, leading to high yields and selectivity in fructose conversion. Moreover, the catalysts could be reused multiple times without leaching.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
J. L. Silva Junior, F. X. Nobre, F. A. de Freitas, T. A. F. de Carvalho, S. S. de Barros, M. C. Nascimento, L. Manzato, J. M. E. Matos, W. R. Brito, Y. Leyet, P. R. C. Couceiro
Summary: Copper molybdate nanoplates were successfully synthesized via a sonochemical process at room temperature, exhibiting mesoporous characteristics and high catalytic activity in the esterification of oleic acid. The material showed good catalyst stability over multiple recycling cycles and achieved optimal performance at a molar ratio of 1:5, 5% catalyst dosage, and a reaction time of 5 hours, resulting in a conversion rate of 98.38% at 413 K. Therefore, sonochemically synthesized lindgrenite nanoplates have great potential for biofuel production through oleic acid esterification.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhun Li, Zhifu Guan, Chunyang Wang, Bo Quan, Lianhua Zhao
Summary: The research showed that sHMO composite membrane has lower IL retention capacity but still contributes to the conductivity of the membrane, providing the possibility for the use of anhydrous composite membrane in PEMFCs under medium temperature condition.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Daniele Polidoro, Alina M. Balu, Maurizio Selva, Rafael Luque, Sameh M. Osman, Tripti Chhabra
Summary: Microwave (MW) and conventional heating (CH) methods were compared for the synthesis of fuel additives from levulinic acid. Phosphomolybdic acid (PMA) and phosphotungstic acid (PTA)-containing graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) were synthesized and optimized to achieve high yields. MW significantly reduced reaction times and is a more sustainable approach for the synthesis of various fuel additives. Scale-up experiments showed that MW with optimum GCN-PMA achieved higher productivity compared to CH conditions.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cheng Zong, Ruizhuan Wang, Hao Qin, Lifang Chen, Zhiwen Qi
Summary: This study proposes an intensified synthesis of glycerol monocaprylin using an ionic liquid as a dual solvent and catalyst. By selecting an ionic liquid with good solubility and temperature-responsive behavior, the selectivity, separation, and recycling of the product can be improved. The optimized reaction conditions achieve high conversion and yield. Furthermore, the ionic liquid maintains its catalytic performance after multiple cycles.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Amir Abdolmaleki, Sayed Sajad Nabavizadeh, Mehran Badbedast
Summary: The use of acidic ionic liquid for pretreatment of rice straw showed superior enzymatic hydrolysis and enhanced ethanol production. Optimal production parameters were determined through comparisons under different operating conditions.
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Chemistry, Applied
Kajal S. Jaiswal, Virendra K. Rathod
Summary: The study focused on the bio-catalysed synthesis of amyl levulinate with immobilized Candida antarctica lipase B in the absence of toxic solvents. The green catalyst system offered benefits like mild conditions, lower-energy demand, easy downstreaming, and reusability of the biocatalyst. The research protocol showcased the development of a biocatalytic synthetic route for amyl levulinate without toxic solvents, potentially contributing to green chemistry.
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Environmental Sciences
Guolan Dou, Liying Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of converting ionic liquid-pretreated biomass into biofuel and activated biochar using pyrolysis temperature as a key variable. The results showed that pretreatment with the ionic liquid [Bmim]Cl slightly enhanced biochar yield, while somewhat decreasing bio-oil and biogas yields. Additionally, the pretreatment promoted the formation of pore structure and increased the BET surface areas.
JOURNAL OF MATERIAL CYCLES AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Shengxin Chen, Yingwei Li, Zicheng Wang, Ying Jin, Ruixia Liu, Xingang Li
Summary: In this work, hollow structure nanoreactors with functionalized poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs) were synthesized and applied in selective oxidation reactions. These nanoreactors showed improved catalytic activity and adjustable selectivity for different reaction products. Furthermore, they exhibited excellent recyclability.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shucui Han, Jinbei Yang, Hui Huang
Summary: Two double-site acidic ionic liquids were synthesized and one of them showed excellent catalytic performance and recyclability in esterification reactions. Under optimized conditions, this ionic liquid achieved a conversion rate of 98.65% for oleic acid and maintained high catalytic activity for 9 cycles.
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Engineering, Environmental
Danping Yuan, Fukui Xiao, Ning Zhao, Cunbao Deng, Xin Huang, Hao Zhang, Qianmin Yang, Yonggang Qiao
Summary: This study successfully prepared a series of ionic liquid functionalized polymer catalysts, P-[C3/4R]-SF, which had a high surface area and strong acidity. The catalysts exhibited excellent catalytic activity and stability in the conversion of sorbitol to isosorbide under mild reaction conditions, with a yield of up to 75%.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Kobra Zavar Mousavi, Yadollah Yamini, Babak Karimi, Mohammad Mahdi Khataei, Mojtaba Khorasani, Shahram Seidi, Mostafa Ghaemmaghami
Summary: A sensitive SPME coating based on plugged BFPMO was developed for the extraction of chlorophenols in water and honey samples. The plugged BFPMO coating showed outstanding enrichment ability with low detection limits and good reproducibility. This method proved to be applicable for the determination of CPs in real water samples with high relative recoveries.
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Chemistry, Physical
Mayur Thul, Amit Pantawane, Wesley Lin, Yi-Jyun Lin, Po-Fang Su, Shao-An Tseng, Hsin-Ru Wu, Wen-Yueh Ho, Shun-Yuan Luo
Summary: In this study, six tunable aryl imidazolium ionic liquid catalysts were synthesized and successfully applied for the esterification of fatty acids to biodiesel, showing economic and reusable characteristics. With a simple post-process, the catalyst can be reused at least 6 times, offering short reaction times, excellent yields, and environmentally friendly properties.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Giulia Ischia, Luca Fiori, Lihui Gao, Jillian L. Goldfarb
Summary: Hydrothermal carbonization is an effective thermochemical process for wet and heterogeneous biomasses, which can reduce environmental burdens. Post-treatments, such as low-temperature thermal treatment and chemical extraction, can improve the value of hydrochars by removing reactive species and extracting valuable compounds.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sai An, Yingnan Sun, Daiyu Song, Qingqing Zhang, Yihang Guo, Qingkun Shang
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daiyu Song, Sai An, Yingnan Sun, Yihang Guo
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2016)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Sai An, Daiyu Song, Yingnan Sun, Yihang Guo, Qingkun Shang
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2016)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yingnan Sun, Jianglei Hu, Sai An, Qingqing Zhang, Yihang Guo, Daiyu Song, Qingkun Shang
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sai An, Daiyu Song, Yingnan Sun, Qingqing Zhang, Panpan Zhang, Yihang Guo
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yingnan Sun, Qingqing Zhang, Panpan Zhang, Daiyu Song, Yihang Guo
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daiyu Song, Qingqing Zhang, Yingnan Sun, Panpan Zhang, Yi-Hang Guo, Jiang-Lei Hu
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qingqing Zhang, Chaoyue Zhang, Yingnan Sun, Yihang Guo, Daiyu Song
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Daiyu Song, Panpan Zhang, Yingnan Sun, Qingqing Zhang, Yihang Guo
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yingnan Sun, Qingqing Zhang, Chaoyue Zhang, Jingyu Liu, Yihang Guo, Daiyu Song
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qingqing Zhang, Chaoyue Zhang, Qingyin Wu, Jingyu Liu, Daiyu Song, Yihang Guo
Summary: The solid acid-catalyzed biodiesel production from inedible oils using sulfonic acid functionalized ethyl-bridged organosilica nanotubes demonstrates higher catalytic activity compared to conventional acidic resins and zeolites. The inner diameters and lengths of the nanotubes significantly affect the catalytic activity, while also showing excellent reusability attributed to covalent bonding and surface hydrophobicity.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jingyu Liu, Chaoyue Zhang, Daiyu Song, Yihang Guo, Jiyan Leng
Summary: Bronsted acidic ionic liquid functionalized dendritic fibrous nanosilica sphere catalysts were prepared and applied in the transformation of HMF to EL, showing high selectivity depending on fiber thickness and density. The catalysts also exhibited good reusability without obvious changes in reactivity or structure.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daiyu Song, Sai An, Yingnan Sun, Panpan Zhang, Yihang Guo, Dandan Zhou
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Daiyu Song, Yingnan Sun, Qingqing Zhang, Panpan Zhang, Yihang Guo, Jiyan Leng
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2017)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yingna Du, Chen Huang, Wei Jiang, Qiangwei Yan, Yongfei Li, Gang Chen
Summary: In this study, anionic surfactants modified hydrotalcite was used as a flow improver for crude oil under low-temperature conditions. The modified hydrotalcite showed a significant viscosity reduction effect on crude oil. The mechanism of the modified hydrotalcite on viscosity and pour point of crude oil was explored through characterization and analysis of the modified hydrotalcite and oil samples.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Saeid Rostami, Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei
Summary: In this study, a hybrid structure, MIL-53(Al)@MWCNT, was synthesized by combining MIL-53(Al) particles and -COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT). The hybrid structure was then embedded in a polyethersulfone (PES) polymer matrix to prepare a mixed matrix membrane (MMM) for CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 separation. The addition of MWCNTs prevented MIL-53(Al) aggregation, improved membrane mechanical properties, and enhanced gas separation efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yunlong Li, Desheng Huang, Xiaomeng Dong, Daoyong Yang
Summary: This study develops theoretical and experimental techniques to determine the phase behavior and physical properties of DME/flue gas/water/heavy oil systems. Eight constant composition expansion (CCE) tests are conducted to obtain new experimental data. A thermodynamic model is used to accurately predict saturation pressure and swelling factors, as well as the phase boundaries of N2/heavy oil systems and DME/CO2/heavy oil systems, with high accuracy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Morteza Afkhamipour, Ebad Seifi, Arash Esmaeili, Mohammad Shamsi, Tohid N. Borhani
Summary: Non-conventional amines are being researched worldwide to overcome the limitations of traditional amines like MEA and MDEA. Adequate process and thermodynamic models are crucial for understanding the applicability and performance of these amines in CO2 absorption, but studies on process modeling for these amines are limited. This study used rate-based modeling and Deshmukh-Mather method to model CO2 absorption by DETA solution in a packed column, validated the model with experimental data, and conducted a sensitivity analysis of mass transfer correlations. The study also compared the CO2 absorption efficiency of DETA solution with an ionic solvent [bmim]-[PF6] and highlighted the importance of finding optimum operational parameters for maximum absorption efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arastoo Abdi, Mohamad Awarke, M. Reza Malayeri, Masoud Riazi
Summary: The utilization of smart water in EOR operations has gained attention, but more research is needed to understand the complex mechanisms involved. This study investigated the interfacial tension between smart water and crude oil, considering factors such as salt, pH, asphaltene type, and aged smart water. The results revealed that the hydration of ions in smart water plays a key role in its efficacy, with acidic and basic asphaltene acting as intrinsic surfactants. The pH also influenced the interfacial tension, and the aged smart water's interaction with crude oil depended on asphaltene type, salt, and salinity.
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Energy & Fuels
Dongao Zhu, Kun Zhu, Lixian Xu, Haiyan Huang, Jing He, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li, Wei Jiang
Summary: In this study, cobalt-based metal-organic frameworks (Co-based MOFs) were used as supports and co-catalysts to confine the NHPI catalyst, solving the leaching issue. The NHPI@Co-MOF with carboxyl groups exhibited stronger acidity and facilitated the generation of active oxygen radicals O2•, resulting in enhanced catalytic activity. This research provides valuable insights into the selection of suitable organic linkers and broadens the research horizon of MOF hybrids in efficient oxidative desulfurization (ODS) applications.
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Energy & Fuels
Edwin G. Hoyos, Gloria Amo-Duodu, U. Gulsum Kiral, Laura Vargas-Estrada, Raquel Lebrero, Rail Munoz
Summary: This study investigated the impact of carbon-coated zero-valent nanoparticle concentration on photosynthetic biogas upgrading. The addition of nanoparticles significantly increased microalgae productivity and enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus assimilation. The presence of nanoparticles also improved the quality of biomethane produced.
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Energy & Fuels
Yao Xiao, Asma Leghari, Linfeng Liu, Fangchao Yu, Ming Gao, Lu Ding, Yu Yang, Xueli Chen, Xiaoyu Yan, Fuchen Wang
Summary: Iron is added as a flocculant in wastewater treatment and the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of sludge produces wastewater containing Fe. This study investigates the effect of aqueous phase (AP) recycling on hydrochar properties, iron evolution and environmental assessment during HTC of sludge. The results show that AP recycling process improves the dewatering performance of hydrochar and facilitates the recovery of Fe from the liquid phase.
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Energy & Fuels
He Liang, Tao Wang, Zhenmin Luo, Jianliang Yu, Weizhai Yi, Fangming Cheng, Jingyu Zhao, Xingqing Yan, Jun Deng, Jihao Shi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of inhibitors (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and heptafluoropropane) on the lower flammability limit of hydrogen and determined the critical inhibitory concentration needed for complete suppression. The impact of inhibitors on explosive characteristics was evaluated, and the inhibitory mechanism was analyzed with chemical kinetics. The results showed that with the increase of inhibitor quantity, the lower flammability limit of hydrogen also increased. The research findings can contribute to the safe utilization of hydrogen energy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zonghui Liu, Zhongze Zhang, Yali Zhou, Ziling Wang, Mingyang Du, Zhe Wen, Bing Yan, Qingxiang Ma, Na Liu, Bing Xue
Summary: In this study, high-performance solid catalysts based on phosphotungstic acid (HPW) supported on Zr-SBA-15 were synthesized and evaluated for the one-pot conversion of furfural (FUR) to γ-valerolactone (GVL). The catalysts were characterized using various techniques, and the ratio of HPW and Zr was found to significantly affect the selectivity of GVL. The HPW/Zr-SBA-15 (2-4-15) catalyst exhibited the highest GVL yield (83%) under optimized reaction conditions, and it was determined that a balance between Bronsted acid sites (BAS) and Lewis acid sites (LAS) was crucial for achieving higher catalytic performance. The reaction parameters and catalyst stability were also investigated.
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Energy & Fuels
Michael Stoehr, Stephan Ruoff, Bastian Rauch, Wolfgang Meier, Patrick Le Clercq
Summary: As part of the global energy transition, an experimental study was conducted to understand the effects of different fuel properties on droplet vaporization for various conventional and alternative fuels. The study utilized a flow channel to measure the evolution of droplet diameters over time and distance. The results revealed the temperature-dependent effects of physical properties, such as boiling point, liquid density, and enthalpy of vaporization, and showed the complex interactions of preferential vaporization and temperature-dependent influences of physical properties for multi-component fuels.
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Energy & Fuels
Yuan Zhuang, Ruikang Wu, Xinyan Wang, Rui Zhai, Changyong Gao
Summary: Through experimental validation and optimization of the chemical kinetic model, it was found that methanol can accelerate the oxidation reaction of ammonia, and methanol can be rapidly oxidized at high concentration. HO2 was found to generate a significant amount of OH radicals, facilitating the oxidation of methanol and ammonia. Rating: 7.5/10.
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Energy & Fuels
Radwan M. EL-Zohairy, Ahmed S. Attia, A. S. Huzayyin, Ahmed I. EL-Seesy
Summary: This paper presents a lab-scale experimental study on the impact of diethyl ether (DEE) as an additive to waste cooking oil biodiesel with Jet A-1 on combustion and emission features of a swirl-stabilized premixed flame. The addition of DEE to biodiesel significantly affects the flame temperature distribution and emissions. The W20D20 blend of DEE, biodiesel, and Jet A-1 shows similar flame temperature distribution to Jet A-1 and significantly reduces UHC, CO, and NOx emissions compared to Jet A-1.
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Energy & Fuels
Jiang Bian, Ziyuan Zhao, Yang Liu, Ran Cheng, Xuerui Zang, Xuewen Cao
Summary: This study presents a novel method for ammonia separation using supersonic flow and develops a mathematical model to investigate the condensation phenomenon. The results demonstrate that the L-P nucleation model accurately characterizes the nucleation process of ammonia at low temperatures. Numerical simulations also show that increasing pressure and concentration can enhance ammonia condensation efficiency.
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Energy & Fuels
Shiyuan Pan, Xiaodan Shi, Beibei Dong, Jan Skvaril, Haoran Zhang, Yongtu Liang, Hailong Li
Summary: Integrating CO2 capture with biomass-fired combined heat and power (bio-CHP) plants is a promising method for achieving negative emissions. This study develops a reliable data-driven model based on the Transformer architecture to predict the flowrate and CO2 concentration of flue gas in real time. The model validation shows high prediction accuracy, and the potential impact of meteorological parameters on model accuracy is assessed. The results demonstrate that the Transformer model outperforms other models and using near-infrared spectral data as input features improves the prediction accuracy.