Article
Chemistry, Applied
Christopher M. A. Parlett, Hamidreza Arandiyan, Lee J. Durndell, Mark A. Isaacs, Antonio Torres Lopez, Roong J. Wong, Karen Wilson, Adam F. Lee
Summary: The article demonstrates a method for continuous flow synthesis of SBA-15 at high yield at 80 degrees C using a simple tube reactor. The resulting SBA-15 exhibits excellent textural properties and far higher productivity than previously reported in batch or flow synthesis.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongxia Liu, Yijia Lao, Jiayi Wang, Junjie Jiang, Chuanbai Yu, Yuanli Liu
Summary: The development of composite materials with functional additives proved to be an effective way to improve or supplement the required properties of polymers. In this study, mesoporous silica (SBA-15) with different pore sizes were used as functional additives to prepare SBA-15/PF (phenolic resin) nanocomposites. The results revealed that the pore sizes of SBA-15 have a significant effect on the resulting SBA-15/PF hybrid and SBA-15/PF nanocomposites, with enhanced thermal and frictional properties.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeinab Ezzeddine, Isabelle Batonneau-Gener, Yannick Pouilloux
Summary: The removal of zinc ions from water was studied using two types of ordered mesoporous silica (SBA-15 and SBA-16). Both materials were modified with APTES and EDTA through post grafting methods. The modified adsorbents were characterized by various analytical techniques, and the structural integrity was maintained. Optimal adsorption conditions and maximum adsorption capacity were determined through experimental tests, and the regenerated adsorbent showed no significant decline in adsorption efficiency.
Article
Physics, Applied
Fnu Gorky, Shelby R. Guthrie, Courtney S. Smoljan, James M. Crawford, Moises A. Carreon, Maria L. Carreon
Summary: The mesoporous SBA-15 silica material demonstrated significantly higher efficiency in synthesizing ammonia through atmospheric dielectric barrier discharge plasma, mainly due to its hierarchically ordered pore structure that facilitates the diffusion of plasma discharge into the pores.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhe Wang, Rui Sun, Pengwei Wang, Wei Wang
Summary: This study successfully prepared rod-shaped SBA-15 nanoparticles with 2-3 mesopore channels, showing potential for biomedical applications. Through a specific preparation method, SBA-15NPs exhibited higher surface area, pore volume, and faster adsorption rate in enzyme adsorption tests compared to conventional rod-shaped SBA-15.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Anupam Maity, Subha Samanta, Shubham Roy, Debasish Biswas, Dipankar Chakravorty
Summary: Nanocomposites with different glass compositions were synthesized using a sol-gel process, revealing the presence of Ni2+/Ni3+ ions through TEM and XPS studies. These materials exhibited ideal specific capacity and magnetodielectric parameters, making them suitable for manufacturing supercapacitor devices.
JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Selvakumari Ulagesan, Madhappan Santhamoorthy, Thi Phan Vy Phan, Krishnapandi Alagumalai, Kokila Thirupathi, Seong-Cheol Kim, Taek-Jeong Nam, Youn-Hee Choi
Summary: In this study, a mesoporous silica material containing amidoxime ligand groups was successfully synthesized through surface modification. The resulting SBA-15@AMI NPs exhibited a high concentration of amidoxime ligands on the surface, making them suitable for pH-responsive drug delivery applications in cancer therapy.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Safora Purrostam, Zohreh Rahimi-Ahar, Aziz Babapoor, Ali Nematollahzadeh, Iman Salahshoori, Ahmad Seyfaee
Summary: In this study, a melamine-functionalized mesoporous silica-SBA-15 adsorbent was synthesized to remove Cr(VI) from wastewater. The adsorbent was prepared through hydrothermal synthesis and post-synthesis modification with 3-aminopropyl trimethoxy silane and melamine. The adsorption of Cr(VI) was studied and characterized using various techniques. The optimal conditions for adsorption were determined, and the results showed that the functionalization of the adsorbent surface increased the adsorption efficiency and capacity. The highest adsorption capacity for Cr(VI) was about 50 mg/g.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Silvia Leccese, Thomas Onfroy, Adjele Wilson, Diana Kirilovsky, Sandra Casale, Saremble Guira, Mohamed Selmane, Claude Jolivalt, Alberto Mezzetti
Summary: This study focuses on the immobilization of the photoactive Orange Carotenoid Protein (OCP) on mesoporous silica nanoparticles and investigates its structural characterization. The results highlight the enhanced immobilization of OCP by pre-photoactivation, leading to photochromic nanoparticles. The study also explores the possibility of releasing OCP from the nanoparticles and suggests potential applications in nanoscale optical devices and antioxidant drug delivery.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fabio S. De Vicente, Leandro X. Moreno, Marcus V. A. Prado, Luis M. G. Abegao, Leandro A. Melo, Jose J. Rodrigues Jr, Marcio A. R. C. Alencar
Summary: Mesoporous silica SBA-15 with a hexagonal pore structure and high surface area is suitable for filling with luminescent chromophores for optical and photonic applications. Experiments show that SBA-15 infiltrated with RB can generate tunable random laser emissions, indicating the potential for developing solid-state random lasers.
PHYSICAL REVIEW MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Klara Szentmihalyi, Szilvia Klebert, Zoltan May, Eszter Bodis, Miklos Mohai, Laszlo Trif, Tivadar Feczko, Zoltan Karoly
Summary: By immobilizing MTZ molecules on mesoporous silica carriers, this study achieved higher fixation rates and faster dissolution rates, providing a new approach to reduce drug dosage while maintaining high efficiency.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eman F. Aboelfetoh, Mohamed E. Zain Elabedien, El-Zeiny M. Ebeid
Summary: This study presents an effective fixed-bed column for wastewater treatment by loading nanoparticles and various fillers to remove pollutants from industrial wastewater. The selection of optimal pH and kinetic models can enhance the efficiency of wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lishil Silvester, Quentin Touloumet, Aiman Kamaruddin, Fernand Chassagneux, Georgeta Postole, Aline Auroux, Laurence Bois
Summary: This study investigated the influence of silica functionalization on SCa composites and found that the nonfunctionalized composite demonstrated the highest water sorption rate and heat storage capacity. The water uptake of all SCa composites was enhanced compared to pure CaCl2 due to the good dispersion of salt particles in the SBA pores.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenyong Wang, Guohao Wu, Tao Zhu, Yin Yang, Yuanyuan Zhang
Summary: The selective removal of Pb(II) ions was achieved by modifying mesoporous silica materials, SBA-NS and SBA-ENS, which showed improved adsorption performance and selectivity for Pb(II) in binary metal ion systems. The experimental results indicated that the imine N atoms on the two adsorbents played a dominant role during the Pb(II) sorption process, providing a potential solution for waste water treatment and lead recycling.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Huanting Hu, Kangkang Miao, Xiaolin Luo, Sifan Guo, Xueqin Yuan, Fei Pei, Huaming Qian, Guodong Feng
Summary: The study demonstrated that Cu-doped SBA-15 with a Cu/Si molar ratio of 0.133 exhibited the best catalytic activity in the oxidative degradation of high-concentration chlorophenols, with an apparent reaction rate constant of 0.170 min(-1) for 4-chlorophenol. After 300 minutes of reaction, the total organic carbon content in the solution decreased to 23.8%. The results suggest the potential of Cu-doped SBA-15 for effective treatment of industrial wastewater containing high levels of chlorophenols.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Congliang Huang, Yingying Lan
Summary: In this study, the focus was on exploring new methods for heat dissipation in micro devices by investigating the thermophysical properties induced by surface phonon polaritons in multilayer systems. Results showed that the specific heat induced by polaritons was much smaller than that contributed by phonons, while the thermal conductivity along the in-plane direction could be significantly higher, suggesting potential applications in heat dissipation and long-distance thermal energy transport. The expansion coefficient caused by polaritons was also found to be much lower than that caused by phonons, which could benefit the enhancement of heat transfer using polaritons.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dongsheng Li, Dongtai Han, Chuwen Guo, Congliang Huang
Summary: The novel preparation method of KMnO4 oxidized wood (K-wood) for solar steam generation demonstrates high evaporation performance and structural stability. It can withstand harsh conditions such as acid-base resistance, washing resistance, and even ultrasound treatment, making it suitable for seawater desalination treatment with excellent evaporation rates and efficiency.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jinxin Zhong, Congliang Huang
Summary: This study proposed an improved heat and mass transfer model for high-temperature vapor system and discussed the influences of main factors on evaporation efficiency and vapor temperature using the finite element method. The results indicated that high-temperature vapor could be achieved by applying optimal porosity and proper absorbers, rather than enhancing the heat-insulating property of the bi-layer systems.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Changkang Du, Congliang Huang
Summary: Efficient and easy-to-operate vapor condensation method is proposed for solar desalination, with a balance between optimization based on theory and experimentation. The system shows great potential for sustainable freshwater production.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Dongsheng Li, Congliang Huang
Summary: A novel porous carbon material was developed from pressed and carbonized pine sawdust, showing excellent thermal insulation performance and environmental friendliness. The carbonized pine sawdust packed (CPP) bed exhibited low thermal conductivity, high porosity, hydrophobicity, reusability, and structural stability.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Congliang Huang, Qiangqiang Huang
Summary: A coordination-number model for hybrid-particle packed beds was established, and the thermal conductivity model was derived with statistical method. The model showed accurate predictions of coordination-number and thermal conductivities in particle packed beds.
Article
Thermodynamics
Wang Shaoyu, Wang Zijie, Wang Shuolin, Yang Yanru, Huang Congliang, Wang Xiaodong
Summary: The kinetics of Al-Ni and Cu-Ni nanodroplets spreading on a Cu substrate with a temperature difference between them were studied using molecular dynamics simulations. The simulations revealed that significant dissolution reactions occurred in both systems and no precursor film was formed during spreading. The spreading rate of nanodroplets in the Al-Ni/Cu wetting systems increased when they contained fewer Ni atoms, while in the Cu-Ni/Cu wetting systems, the spreading rate remained unchanged regardless of the Cu to Ni ratio due to their similar lattice constants. The simulations also showed that local solidification occurred in the later spreading stage due to the temperature gradient, hindering the spreading process.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Lan Yingying, Huang Congliang, Guo Chuwen
Summary: Developing advanced high-temperature thermal storage systems is crucial for improving the efficiency and reducing the costs of solar thermal storage. Two typical systems composed of Cu as the matrix and Sn as the phase change material (PCM) were explored in this study: a 3D structure system with embedded Sn particles and a 2D structure system with embedded Sn wires. The thermophysical properties of PCM and matrix were derived theoretically, and used to estimate the energy storage ability and investigate the influence of structure on heat transfer efficiency. Results showed that the 3D structure system was a better choice due to its larger specific surface area, sensitive heat capacity, and thermal conductivity. The thermal conductivity of the system decreased exponentially when the feature size of the PCM decreased below a critical value, while the heat storage capacity increased linearly. Moreover, when the feature size of the Sn geometry was below a critical value, the Cu matrix could not improve the effective thermal conductivity of the whole system.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Changkang Du, Dongtai Han, Congliang Huang
Summary: Solar energy has been utilized for desalination due to its abundance and cleanliness, showing potential in addressing freshwater shortage. Heat-localized solar evaporation systems have recently gained interest for their high efficiency, with new materials and structures being explored for improved performance. The method of thermal redistribution has been proposed to increase vapor condensation by raising the average temperature of generated vapor, showing a 30% increase in condensation rate.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Qiangqiang Huang, Changkang Du, Congliang Huang
Summary: This study proposes a heat-localized solar evaporator made from wasted durian shells, which exhibits high absorption efficiency, evaporation rate, and salt resistance. By carbonization and polypyrrole deposition, a hierarchical solar absorption structure is formed on the surface of durian shells, resulting in improved absorption efficiency. The curved bottom surface and pyramid-shaped structures further enhance the evaporation efficiency and salt resistance.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yingying Lan, Congliang Huang
Summary: This study investigates a new type of leakage prevention nanocomposite, which encloses metallic phase change materials with excellent adsorption capacity nanoparticles. The nanocomposite not only prevents liquid leakage during the thermal storage process, but also enhances the specific heat capacity of the system.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhihao Zhong, Congliang Huang, Xiaodong Wang
Summary: This study combines the advantages of copper mesh and multilayer nanoparticle-packed beds to improve pool-boiling heat transfer. By adjusting the layer thickness and porosity of the beds and coating them with copper mesh, a significant enhancement in heat transfer performance can be achieved.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Li DongSheng, Gao Gang, Huang CongLiang
Summary: This paper presents a facile strategy to prepare a porous foam made from a chitosan matrix reinforced by SiC whiskers, which exhibits good performance in building insulation and mechanical strength. The density of the chitosan-SiC porous foam can be controlled by adjusting the suspension solid and SiC whisker content. The study also investigates the effects of SiC whisker content on the mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of the foam, showing that a SiC whisker content of 30 wt% provides the highest compression modulus and low thermal conductivity.
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhiguo Lv, Yi An, Congliang Huang
Summary: To improve the heat transfer performance, researchers have designed various special porous structures, but little research has been done on the thermal conductivity of materials applied in the porous structure. In this study, the thermal conductivity of copper porous structures was enhanced by adding metalized diamond, resulting in improved pool boiling performance.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Changkang Du, Xinpeng Zhao, Xin Qian, Congliang Huang, Ronggui Yang
Summary: Solar evaporation technology, which is free of fossil fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emission, has attracted significant research interest in recent years. Although many systems have achieved high evaporation efficiency, the upper limit of this efficiency is not bounded by 100%. In this article, the thermodynamic limit of solar evaporation efficiency is analyzed, and the challenges and potential improvements for heat-localized solar evaporation and their hybrid systems are discussed.
