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Engineering, Environmental
Huilin Li, Qiang Guo, Yongli Li, Mingbo Fu, Dengchao Tian, Tao Qi
Summary: Efficient, stable, and inexpensive photocatalysts were obtained by synthesizing CeO2@ expanded graphite composites. The composites showed high pollutant removal efficiency, reaction rate, stability, and suitability for water pollution treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Gulsah Congur
Summary: A novel electrochemical sensor for phenol detection was successfully developed with lower detection limits using m-GMN/c-PGEs, demonstrating good detection performance and selectivity in water samples.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Yayu Tian, Hongzhu Ma, Baoshan Xing
Summary: Fe3O4/3MEG-I demonstrated rapid adsorption efficiency and tunable adsorption properties through adjusting the amount of MEG. The adsorption process better fitted the Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. It efficiently adsorbed both anionic and cationic dyes under neutral conditions.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Ruilong Wen, Maomao Wu, Bojun Chen, Weixing Chen
Summary: The non-isothermal crystallization behavior of Ag nanoparticles modified expanded graphite/paraffin composited PCMs was studied. It was found that expanded graphite accelerated the crystallization of paraffin wax, while surface interaction between Ag and paraffin wax restricted its crystallization.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Jun He, Wenchao Song, Xiaohan Huang, Zuoyu Gao
Summary: The MgO/EG catalyst showed high catalytic oxidation capacity for the removal of Cu-EDTA in an aqueous solution when combined with O-3. The efficiency in the MgO/EG/O-3 system was higher compared to other systems, achieving 100% Cu(II) and 73.2% TOC removal efficiency in 90 minutes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Marie Colin, Xianjue Chen, Marc Dubois, Aditya Rawal, Dong Jun Kim
Summary: Ultrathin diamond-like nanosheets can be produced by chemically induced phase transition of graphene films or graphite flakes. A new method has been developed to efficiently produce fluorinated diamond-like nanosheets, which have potential applications in large-scale production.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Yixiu Xin, Hongen Nian, Jinhong Li, Jiaqing Zhao, Xiaoling Tan, Yongquan Zhou, Fayan Zhu, Hongyan Liu, Xiang Li
Summary: Efficient heat energy storage and conversion can be achieved using form-stable composite phase change materials (CPCM) to address imbalances in energy supply and demand. This study utilized in-situ NiCo2O4 to optimize the thermal conductivity and reliability of CaCl2-6H(2)O (CCH)-based CPCM. Results showed that the obtained CPCM exhibited enhanced thermal conductivity, improved thermal reliability, and good chemical compatibility, with a high energy storage density.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Juyan Zhang, Lan Zhang, Yunlong Zhao, Jiashen Meng, Bohua Wen, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Md. Rabiul Islam, Qiong Cai, Suojiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a conversion-type FeF3-expanded graphite composite is synthesized as a novel cathode material for aluminum ion batteries (AIBs). The shuttle effect of the intermediate product is significantly restrained by the introduction of a single-wall carbon nanotube modified separator. The cathode material exhibits good conductivity, cycle stability, and high reversible capacity, making it a promising candidate for AIBs.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
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Engineering, Environmental
Gulsah Congur, U. Ulkuye Dudu Gul
Summary: A novel voltammetric sensor platform was developed for selective, sensitive, and practical detection of phenol and phenolic compounds. By optimizing the experimental conditions, successful detection of phenol contaminants was achieved in various water samples.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Mechanical
Lin Bai, Yicheng Ge, Linying Zhu, Yihan Chen, Maozhong Yi
Summary: The study focused on the microstructure, physical properties, and tribological properties of EG@Cu/Cu composites with different EG content. The results showed that the copper coating effectively improved the interface bonding between C-Cu, and the uniform distribution of EG improved the continuity of the copper matrix, forming a self-lubricating film during friction.
TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Marco Pelanconi, Pauline Blyweert, Giovanni Bianchi, Vincent Nicolas, Davide Vigano, Samuele Bottacin, Vanessa Fierro, Alain Celzard, Alberto Ortona
Summary: This study focuses on the design, additive manufacturing, and characterization of porous carbon-based structures with outstanding mechanical properties and oxidation resistance, combined with good electrical and thermal conductivity. Graphite-carbon black powders were 3D printed using binder jetting to create computational models of three different topologies and geometric porosities. The parts were then densified using infiltration and pyrolysis with furan resin. The resulting composite materials exhibit excellent mechanical properties and high oxidation resistance, making them suitable for applications such as Joule resistors and seasonal thermal storage.
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Chemistry, Applied
Moammar Elbidi, Mohamad Amran Mohd Salleh, Mohamad Faiz Mukhtar Gunam Resul, Suraya Abdul Rashid
Summary: The global challenge of addressing oil spills in the ocean arises from their mobility and limited self-purification capacity, resulting in substantial and enduring harm to aquatic ecosystems and the depletion of valuable resources. This article introduces a sulfur-free expanded graphite modified by palmitic acid/phosphoric acid, which shows promise in oil spill clean-up.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
Erin Blackley, Trinny Lai, Adewale Odukomaiya, Paulo Cesar Tabares-Velasco, Lance M. Wheeler, Jason Woods
Summary: This study presents a new PCM composite consisting of calcium chloride hexahydrate, strontium chloride hexahydrate, and surface-modified expanded graphite. By using a nonionic surfactant, the concerns related to salt hydrates are addressed, while excellent cycling stability is achieved on a larger scale.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Giang Tien Nguyen, Thi Ai Nhi Truong, Nguyen Duy Dat, Thi Anh Dao Phan, Trung Huu Bui
Summary: This study investigates form-stable phase change materials (FSPCMs) composed of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) encapsulated in SiO2-modified expanded graphite (EG@SiO2) for thermal energy storage. The EG@SiO2 with 15 wt % SiO2 demonstrates excellent PEG adsorption and stability, resulting in high thermal energy storage capacity and thermal conductivity. It also exhibits good cycling durability and cost-effectiveness, making it suitable for scale-up applications in thermal energy storage.
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Energy & Fuels
Tingting Liao, Fan Luo, Xianghui Liang, Shuangfeng Wang, Xuenong Gao, Zhengguo Zhang, Yutang Fang
Summary: As the energy shortage intensifies, improving energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption have become crucial. In this study, a form-stable composite phase change material (FCPCM) consisting of modified expanded graphite (MEG) and eutectic hydrate was designed as a reliable and efficient thermal energy storage medium. The MEG, constructed by dip-coating of nano ZrO2 sol on the surface of expanded graphite (EG), exhibited improved hydrophilicity and compatibility with the eutectic guest, resulting in faster and larger adsorption rate and capacity. The FCPCM showed a good phase transition temperature, high phase transition enthalpy, and excellent anti-leakage behavior, making it a potential application in solar phase change heat exchangers.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Physical
P. Krawczyk, T. Rozmanowski
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Chemistry, Physical
P. Krawczyk, T. Rozmanowski, M. Frankowski
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Piotr Krawczyk, Bartosz Gurzeda, Agnieszka Bachar
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Malgorzata Osinska, Piotr Krawczyk, Tomasz Rozmanowski, Bartosz Gurzeda
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
Article
Electrochemistry
Bartosz Gurzeda, Piotr Krawczyk
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Bartosz Gurzeda, Ahmed Subrati, Patryk Florczak, Zuzanna Kabacinska, Tomasz Buchwald, Leslaw Smardz, Barbara Peplinska, Stefan Jurga, Piotr Krawczyk
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ryszard Uklejewski, Mariusz Winiecki, Piotr Krawczyk, Renata Toklowicz
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Chemistry, Physical
Agnieszka Slosarczyk, Lukasz Klapiszewski, Tomasz Buchwald, Piotr Krawczyk, Lukasz Kolanowski, Grzegorz Lota
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Electrochemistry
Bartosz Gurzeda, Tomasz Buchwald, Piotr Krawczy
JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2020)
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Chemistry, Physical
Ahmed Subrati, Patryk Florczak, Bartosz Gurzeda, Emerson Coy, Jacek Jenczyk, Mikolaj Koscinski, Barbara Peplinska, Stefan Jurga, Piotr Krawczyk
Summary: Facile electrochemical oxidation and functionalization with amine moieties are used to produce rigid framework materials in graphite oxide, enhancing cyclability in adsorptive and electronic applications. A balanced aromaticity in the intercalating amine species is found to facilitate homogeneous distribution throughout graphite flakes while increasing interlayer spacing. High nitrogen abundance leads to successful resolution of turbostratic domains, with results corroborating C-13 MAS NMR findings.
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Engineering, Chemical
Mariusz Winiecki, Piotr Krawczyk
Summary: In this study, the oxidation of Ti-6Al-4V surface in a liquid environment subjected to ozonation was investigated. XPS spectra were collected to analyze the oxidative effect of the proposed Ti-alloy surface modification and discussed the possible mechanism of the oxidation process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
T. Rozmanowski, P. Krawczyk
Summary: The graphite intercalation compound NiCl2-FeCl3-GIC, prepared by a molten salt method, shows activity towards methanol electrooxidation, with ozone treatment significantly enhancing its electroactivity and durability.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Adam Kubiak, Anna Grzegorska, Joanna Zembrzuska, Anna Zielinska-Jurek, Katarzyna Siwinska-Ciesielczyk, Marcin Janczarek, Piotr Krawczyk, Teofil Jesionowski
Summary: The TiO2-Eu and TiO2-La systems were successfully synthesized using the microwave method. The synthesized samples exhibited anatase and rutile crystal structures. The analysis confirmed the presence of doped lanthanum and europium nano-particles on the surface of TiO2 without disrupting the crystal lattice. The doped TiO2 systems showed high efficiency in metronidazole removal and consumed nearly 10 times less electricity compared to conventional UV lamps.
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Electrochemistry
Lukasz Kolanowski, Malgorzata Gras-Ligocka, Piotr Krawczyk, Tomasz Buchwald, Katarzyna Lota, Grzegorz Lota
Summary: This paper discusses the electroactivity of carbon materials doped by heteroatoms. The activated carbons were modified by reacting with an ammonia solution and ozone treatment, which introduced oxygen and nitrogen functionalities. The processes occurring at the electrode/electrolyte interface were studied by wide physicochemical and electrochemical analysis, and the electrical characteristic of supercapacitors was measured using two- and three-electrode cells assembled in a Swagelok(R) system.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Piotr Krawczyk, Bartosz Gurzeda, Agnieszka Bachar, Tomasz Buchwald
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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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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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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)
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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)
