Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Julia C. C. Steinbach, Fabio Fait, Hermann A. A. Mayer, Andreas Kandelbauer
Summary: This study focuses on the synthesis and properties of hybrid organic/inorganic nanocomposites. A quantitative model with high robustness and predictive power was established, demonstrating the complex nonlinear behaviors and partly synergistic interactions between process factors in determining the material properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ji-Ho Choi, Woo-Guk Lee, Tae-Hun Shim, Jea-Gun Park
Summary: Fumed silica-based ultra-high-purity synthetic quartz powder was developed using the sol-gel process for advanced semiconductor processes. The process conditions were optimized, leading to quartz powder with specific size distribution and morphology. The synthesized quartz powder with low impurity level has potential applications in quartz wares and crucibles for advanced semiconductor processes beyond the 3 nm design rule.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anindityo Nugra Arifiadi, Kwang-Tak Kim, Inna Yusnila Khairani, Chang Bae Park, Kee Hoon Kim, Sang-Koog Kim
Summary: CoFe2O4-BiFeO3 (CFO-BFO) nanocomposites were synthesized using a combination hydrothermal/citric acid sol-gel method, resulting in high-purity crystalline nanocomposites. The sintered sample with a 2:2 ratio exhibited high magnetization value, indicating dipolar interaction between CFO and BFO. The results suggest a reliable magnetic-field control of electric polarization in these multiferroic CFO-BFO nanocomposites.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Min Li, Yong Wang, Xinye Cai, Yi Li, Hongkun Li, Yonggang Yang, Yongfang Li
Summary: Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) materials are increasingly attracting attention for their potential applications in optoelectronics and chiroptical sensing. This study demonstrates a simple method to fabricate silica-based hybrid nanomaterials with CPL activity using chiral low-molecular-weight gelators as templates.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fengmin Han, Fengyun Shi, Hongkun Li, Yonggang Yang, Yongfang Li
Summary: We have developed a simple method for constructing single-handed helical organic-inorganic hybrid silica micro/nanomaterials with circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) properties and high fluorescence efficiency. By using self-assembled natural triterpenoid-based amphiphiles as templates, two right-handed helical hybrid silica ribbons were successfully fabricated via supramolecular templating polymerization of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) and organosiloxanes with aggregation-induced emission (AIE) characteristics. The resulting hybrid silicas exhibited high thermal stabilities and intense CPL, with a luminescence dissymmetry factor up to -8.8 x 10-3 and an absolute fluorescence quantum yield up to 55.2%.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Tao Zhang, Huifen Yang, Hongbo Zhang, Peng Zhang
Summary: A new method for preparing monodisperse silica powder was introduced, and the product obtained by sol-gel method showed high purity and small particle size.
ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yaling Wu, Xiaotong Sun, Huiying Wang, Jiawei Shen, Yanxiong Ke
Summary: The synthesis of mesoporous silica particles with controlled pore size and structure was achieved using polyoxyethylene oleyl ether and imidazole ionic liquid surfactants. Monodisperse core-shell silica particles with narrow pore size distribution were successfully prepared, and their separation performance for enantiomers was greatly improved through functionalization.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shengjia Wang, Chenchen Xu, Xuebin Qiao
Summary: A series of Eu3+-activated Y2SiWO8 red phosphors were prepared and characterized, showing excellent emission intensity and optical properties. The optimum Eu3+ dopant concentration is 6%, with concentration quenching occurring beyond this concentration. Upon excitation by n-UV light, the phosphor emits a bright red light.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saeed Karimkhani, Pirouz Derakhshi, Parviz Aberoomand Azar, Seyedeh Mahsa Sheikh-Al-Eslamian
Summary: Silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) were fabricated using a handmade ball mill and the sol-gel method. The particles were characterized using various techniques, and optimal parameters for the ball mill method were determined. The minimum particle size obtained under the optimum conditions was 16.6 nm, and high purity SiO2 particles in large volumes were achieved. These NPs have potential applications in the cosmetics industry, dentistry, and other fields.
JOURNAL OF NANOSTRUCTURE IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Ceramics
A. Rex, J. H. Z. dos Santos
Summary: This article discusses the use of sol-gel processes in various applications such as dry methane reforming, hydrogenation, hydrolysis, oxidation, photocatalysis, and polymerization. The most commonly used route is base-catalyzed sol-gel, which results in spherical and compact encapsulated catalysts. New methods using mild conditions for oxidation via enzymes and yeast cells are also reported. Nonhydrolytic routes are still relevant for the encapsulation of metallocenes. Silica encapsulation enables a broad range of applications for supported catalysts.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nankai An, Xi Chen, Mingxin Zheng, Jinying Yuan
Summary: Monodisperse fluorinated nanospheres with regulated diameter (100-200 nm) and low PDI (<0.05) were prepared through polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA). Colloidal self-assembly induced by solvent evaporation formed mono/multilayered 2D and large-scale ordered 3D lattices. This work demonstrates the promising application of PISA in colloidal self-assembly.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ncamisile Nondumiso Maseko, Dirk Enke, Samuel Ayodele Iwarere, Oluwatobi Samuel Oluwafemi, Jonathan Pocock
Summary: High-purity and low-density silica xerogels were successfully produced from sugarcane leaves using a sol-gel method. Biogenic silica obtained through a thermochemical method was transformed into sodium silicate using sodium hydroxide, which was then reacted with citric acid to form silica gel. The resulting silica gel was washed, subjected to solvent exchange, and dried to obtain high-purity and low-density silica xerogels. Characterization of the xerogels revealed an amorphous structure and a purity of 99.9 wt%. The xerogels exhibited a BET surface area of 668 m(2)center dot g(-1), an average pore diameter of 7.5 nm, a pore volume of 1.26 cm(3)center dot g(-1), and a density of 0.23 g center dot cm(-3).
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiqiang Sun, Jian Zhang, Yao Han, Bingli Hun, Yi Lv, Hao Zhang, Yingmin Zhao
Summary: This study investigates the silica sol-gel reaction using a freeze-casting method, revealing that the compressive strength of the frozen gels increases as the freezing temperature decreases.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, Ghada Bassioni, Ahmed Zaher, H. Abd El-Wahab, Norhan Nady, Amira El-Sayed, Amr Osman, Nour El-din Ahmed Abd El-Sattar
Summary: This study synthesized a different composition of inorganic-organic hybrid material by growing silica aerogel inside a polyacrylamide hydrogel. The hybrid aerogel showed excellent thermal resistance and low thermal conductivity due to the carbonization process and high porosity. The sample with a solid content of 30% PAAm in the aerogel exhibited the best thermal resistance and performance.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Bianca Swanckaert, Olivier Verschatse, Eva Loccufier, Klaartje De Buysser, Lode Daelemans, Karen De Clerck
Summary: This study reveals that electrospun silica nanofiber membranes have great potential in environmental applications, but their mechanical performance is not well known. Compared to conventional nanofiber membranes, silica nanofiber membranes exhibit a completely different deformation behavior due to their unique chemical and physical properties. Additionally, storing the membranes at room temperature results in significant changes in failure mechanisms, which can be accelerated through thermal treatment. These findings demonstrate the possibility of mechanical tunability in silica nanofiber membranes by adjusting the storage or treatment conditions.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuai Mao, Peng Zhao, Yi Wu, Chun Liu, Mingzhu Xia, Fengyun Wang
Summary: Cobalt-based catalysts Co(OH)2 nanosheets were successfully used to activate PMS for the degradation of enrofloxacin hydrochloride (ERF). The optimized catalyst (10% Co/CNH) achieved a degradation efficiency of 95.6% within 30 minutes. The enhanced performance was attributed to the synergistic effect between Co(OH)2 and CNH.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Keren Lu, Chenglong Chen, Yi Wu, Cai Liu, Juanjuan Song, Haiyan Jing, Peng Zhao, Boyuan Liu, Mingzhu Xia, Qingli Hao, Wu Lei
Summary: By adding 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (DMI) to the ZnSO4 electrolyte, an inert organic layer can be formed on the surface of zinc foil, protecting it from erosion and inhibiting dendrite formation. This enhances the cycle performance of aqueous Zn-metal batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xianyong Hong, Mingzhu Xia, Mingxing Shi, Chun Liu, Yanghao Yan, Yu Tao, Yongqiang Zhang, Yulei Zhang, Ping Du, Fengyun Wang
Summary: The role of functional groups in the adsorption process of functionalized layered double hydroxide (LDH) to target pollutants was investigated. Functionalized NiFe-LDH with 2 mercaptoethane sulfonic acid (MS) as an intercalation modifier was prepared. Molecular dynamics simulation revealed the interfacial interaction between the functional groups and the NiFe-LDH surface. The results showed that the sulfonic acid group self-assembled electrostatically with the LDH laminate, while the sulfhydryl group complexed heavy metal ions. The adsorption experiments demonstrated significantly improved adsorption performance of the modified NiFe-LDH for Cd2+, Mn2+, and Co2+ ions. The molecular dynamics simulation and wavefunction analysis provided insights into the mechanism of enhanced adsorption capacity by the functional groups.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aijiao Guo, Fubin Pei, Shasha Feng, Wei Hu, Pengjie Zhang, Mingzhu Xia, Xihui Mu, Zhaoyang Tong, Fengyun Wang, Bing Liu
Summary: A signal-off photoelectrochemical immunosensor was developed for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 nucleocapsid protein. The immunosensor, based on a magnetic all-solid-state heterojunction, showed a wide linear range and low detection limit, demonstrating great potential in the clinical diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yanghao Yan, Yeming Zhao, Chunxiang Gong, Yu Tao, Keren Lu, Xianyong Hong, Mingzhu Xia, Fengyun Wang
Summary: A novel phosphate adsorbent UNM has been successfully synthesized and its adsorption behavior and mechanism have been explored. The results demonstrate that UNM exhibits high removal efficiency in environmental water samples and shows good reusability and chemical stability.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Ciyang Zhang, Xingen Xie, Shasha Feng, Wu Lei, Mingzhu Xia, Fengyun Wang, Hualai Wang
Summary: A novel CuMnS nanoflower fluorescent probe based on Mn-doped CuS was developed for sensitive detection of oxytetracycline hydrochloride (OTC). The study revealed that the fluorescence quenching of CuMnS by OTC was due to the static quenching mechanism, and the micromechanism of quenching was analyzed at the atomic level.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aijiao Guo, Fubin Pei, Wei Hu, Mingzhu Xia, Xihui Mu, Zhaoyang Tong, Fengyun Wang, Bing Liu
Summary: A sensitive, reliable, and cost-effective detection method for SARS-CoV-2 was developed using a signal-on magnetic-assisted PEC immunosensor based on Z-scheme heterojunction. The immunosensor showed extraordinary sensitivity, strong anti-interference, and high reproducibility in detecting SARS-CoV-2 N protein, demonstrating its potential application in the clinical diagnosis of COVID-19.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuai Mao, Guoying Yao, Peng Liu, Chun Liu, Yi Wu, Zhoutian Ding, Chao Ding, Mingzhu Xia, Fengyun Wang
Summary: Transition metal oxide-mediated activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for organic pollutant degradation has gained considerable attention. In this study, a composite PMS activator of S-doped g-C3N4/NiCo2O4 was developed, showing efficient degradation of tetracycline (TC) with a removal efficiency of 96.9% within 30 minutes. The introduction of sulfur doping widened the work function difference and enhanced the electric field intensity of the heterojunctions between g-C3N4 and NiCo2O4, promoting directional electron transfer and accelerating the redox cycle to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS). Experimental and theoretical analyses revealed that the main ROS involved in TC degradation were 1O2, generated through the conversion of SO4-, OH•, and O2•-. Additionally, high-valent cobalt-oxo species (CoIV = O) also contributed to TC degradation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanghao Yan, Baogang Yang, Guangwei Ji, Keren Lu, Zhiren Zhao, Hongling Zhang, Mingzhu Xia, Fengyun Wang
Summary: In this study, a series of zirconium-based metal organic frameworks (UiO-66-F-4) were synthesized using monocarboxylic acid assistance for the removal of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) from aqueous solutions. The adsorption mechanisms were investigated through batch experiments, characterization, and theoretical simulation. The synthesized UiO-66-F-4 showed excellent adsorption capacity for di-n-butyl phthalate (DnBP), demonstrated by Langmuir modeling and molecular dynamics simulation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Keren Lu, Zhiren Zhao, Jin Cui, Cuiyun Bai, Hongling Zhang, Xuetao Zhao, Fengyun Wang, Mingzhu Xia, Yanru Zhang
Summary: The magnetic HD-MHAP nanoparticles were prepared and effectively immobilized radioactive Sr2+ and Co2+. The adsorption capacity of MHAP and 10HD-MHAP on Co2+ was 28.4 mg/g and 172.3 mg/g, respectively, and for Sr2+, the adsorption capacity was 54.9 mg/g and 320.7 mg/g. The low desorption percentages of Sr2+ and Co2+ ensure the captured radionuclides will not be released back into the aquatic systems. The formation of a ternary surface complex of MHAP-HDTMP-M (Sr2+ or Co2+) was identified as the key to the excellent immobilization performance of the HD-MHAP composite.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hua Qiang, Mingxing Shi, Fengyun Wang, Mingzhu Xia
Summary: A sustainable CO(NH2)2-C6H5O7(NH4)3-co-assisted C6H5K3O7 (UA-co-assisted P) self-activation strategy was developed to prepare high N-doped hierarchical porous carbon (HNHPC) with ultrahigh BET surface area (SBET) and pore volume (Vpore). The resulting HNHPCPUA showed excellent properties and demonstrated great potential in desalination applications.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mingxing Shi, Keren Lu, Xianyong Hong, Hua Qiang, Chun Liu, Zhoutian Ding, Fengyun Wang, Mingzhu Xia
Summary: This study developed a green and facile strategy for synthesizing high-yield N-doped hierarchical porous carbon (NHPC) for capacitive deionization. By using a novel nitrate-mediated-organic salt activation strategy, NHPC with high performance and yield was successfully synthesized. This work provides a new strategy for designing high-performance NHPCs for commercial-grade CDI applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huijuan Jia, Haihua Xu, Mingxing Shi, Keren Lu, Yu Tao, Mingzhu Xia, Fengyun Wang
Summary: Developing advanced adsorbents for removing pharmaceuticals active compounds pollution is urgent for environmental treatment. A novel acid-treated carbon nanofiber/polypyrrole/MIL-100-Fe material was fabricated to erase ceftriaxone and indomethacin from water, showing excellent adsorption capacity surpassing previous adsorbents. The material achieved rapid adsorption kinetics and good reusability, and the adsorption mechanism was evaluated through FT-IR and XPS.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mingxing Shi, Xiaoxiao Liu, Huijuan Jia, Fengyun Wang, Mingzhu Xia
Summary: Capacitive deionization is a promising technology for removing heavy-metal ions from wastewater. In this study, a green activation-self-activation strategy was used to construct graphene-inbuilt mesopore-dominated N-doped hierarchical porous carbons. The resulting material showed suitable mesopore-dominated micro-mesoporous structures, high surface area, N-doping, and excellent conductivity. It exhibited outstanding removal capacity for nickel ions and demonstrated superior CDI performance for removing various ions from wastewater.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mingxing Shi, Xianyong Hong, Chun Liu, Hua Qiang, Fengyun Wang, Mingzhu Xia
Summary: This study develops a green double organic salt activation strategy for fabricating high-performance CDI desalination using lotus stem. The resulting 3DNHPC exhibits a suitable porous structure and abundant surface active sites, showing excellent salt removal capability and adsorption capacity, as well as maintaining high stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bingyao Wang, Tianyi Cai, Xiaoshu Cai, Wu Zhou, Zeqi Liu
Summary: The size and morphology of nanoparticles significantly impact their performance. Current methods, such as electron microscopy or atomic force microscopy, have limitations in sample preparation, processing time, and quantitative characterization. Therefore, it is crucial to develop a fast, accurate, and statistical method for measuring nanoparticle size and morphology. In this study, a new method called polarized imaging dynamic light scattering (PIDLS) is proposed, which irradiates nanoparticles with a vertical linearly polarized laser beam and utilizes a polarization camera to collect dynamic light scattering images at different polarization directions. The method effectively determines particle size, morphology, and sphericity based on depolarization patterns and degree of linear polarization. PIDLS also enables simultaneous measurement of particle size and morphology distributions, allowing for the evaluation of particle uniformity. The effectiveness of PIDLS is validated with the measurement of five types of industrial titanium dioxide.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qingye Meng, Shuangling Zhong, Jingfei Wang, Zhenqian Zhang, Yan Gao, Xuejun Cui
Summary: In this study, a non-toxic natural polysaccharide, sodium alginate (SA), was developed for targeted delivery of curcumin (CUR) in tumor therapy. The CUR was coated in microcapsules using a quick, efficient, and environment-friendly sonochemical method. The microcapsules showed similar toxicity to free curcumin in anti-tumour evaluation and exhibited effective antibacterial properties. This research has the potential to provide a low-cost tumor targeting vector and can be promoted for clinical application.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Christin Velten, Mirko Ebert, Christian Lessig, Katharina Zaehringer
Summary: Ray tracing Particle Image Velocimetry (RT-PIV) is an optical technique that corrects for distortions in velocity measurements caused by transparent geometries in challenging optical systems. This study focuses on the challenges and implications of using RT-PIV in a body centred cubic (bcc) sphere packing with gaseous flow, where transparent glass balls are used for optical access. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the method in reconstructing velocity fields behind transparent spheres.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yanhao Ye, Ji Xu, Wei Ge
Summary: By modeling neighboring particles as a single coarse-grained particle, the discrete particle method (DPM) can now simulate industrial-scale particle-fluid systems. However, there is still a lack of a systematic approach to determine the properties and interaction models of these coarse-grained particles, which affects the predictability of the method. In this study, kernel functions for modeling the coarse-grained particles are constructed based on the analysis of collisions between predefined particle groups, and the model parameters are determined by equating the statistical properties of the coarse-grained particles to those of the real particles. This approach has been effective in simulating the homogeneous cooling of granular gas and experimental fluidized beds.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Boris I. Kharisov, Oxana V. Kharissova, Lucy T. Gonzalez, Yolanda Pena Mendez, Igor E. Uflyand, Idalia Gomez de la Fuente
Summary: Hydroxyapatite (HA) composites with carbon allotropes and nanocarbons are rapidly developing in materials chemistry, especially for medical applications. These composites can be synthesized using various methods and exhibit biocompatibility and hemocompatibility, making them suitable for bone regeneration and wastewater treatment.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xing Li, Qun Chen, Zhaozhao Liu, Cheng Zhou, Chen Wang, Chen Chen
Summary: The particle size distribution (PSD) curve is an important expression of soil properties. However, existing characteristic parameters can only represent some points of the curve and fail to capture all the information. This paper introduces a new fraction characteristic parameter based on grading entropy and proposes a refined presentation method for the PSD curve. The new method not only represents the differences in curve width more accurately but also has higher discrimination ability. The application of this method in describing deposit distribution and predicting soil hydraulic conductivity is discussed. The research results can provide reference for the refined representation of PSD curves.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qingjin Zhang, Liangliang Fu, Guangwen Xu, Dingrong Bai
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzes the temperature effect on the minimum fluidization velocity (Umf) in fluidized-bed reactors. The analysis reveals the influence of temperature on Umf is determined by the relative importance of hydrodynamic forces and interparticle forces, which result in changes in gas properties, bed voidage, and physiochemical characteristics of particles. An equation is derived to predict the temperature influences on Umf under broad temperature conditions.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Josephine Oppotsch, Matthias Steinke, Miriam Fritsch, Fritz -Herbert Heinsius, Thomas Held, Nikoline Hilse, Viktor Scherer, Ulrich Wiedner
Summary: This work is the second part of a simulation study on processing densely packed and moving granular assemblies using PEPT. A cost-effective PET-like detector system is being developed to overcome the high cost of PET scanners commonly used for PEPT. Monte Carlo simulations and Geant4 software were used to study the spatial resolution of different scenarios, and it was found that oversampling and iteration improved the resolution significantly.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lian Duan, Zhixun Xia, Yunchao Feng, Binbin Chen, Likun Ma, Jianxin Hu
Summary: In this study, boron-magnesium agglomerates with varying mass ratios were prepared and the combustion process of these agglomerates under different oxygen-rich concentrations were investigated. The results showed that when the mass fraction of magnesium powder in boron-magnesium agglomerates exceeded a certain threshold, a transient flameout process occurred. This process is affected by the magnesium content of the agglomerate and the oxygen concentration in the ambient atmosphere.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lixia Hou, Chunxiao Qu, Min Su, Zhihan Liang, Qi Hao
Summary: This study investigates the impact of polymer modified Fe3O4 nanoparticles on lysozyme (Lys) crystallization under different conditions, using functionalized Fe3O4 magnetic nanoparticles (Polymer C@Fe3O4) as nucleation agents. The findings show that the surface charge density of Polymer C@Fe3O4 is highest at a modification mass ratio of 8:3 for Fe3O4 to Polymer C. By adding 15% of the PolymerC@Fe3O4 prepared from Fe3O4 with an average particle size of 150 nm, magnetic core lysozyme (M-Lys) crystals with an average particle size of 11.08 mm, narrow size distribution, and regular morphology were obtained with a yield of 82.42% within 60 min.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fangling Hu, Liangliang Fu, Qingjin Zhang, Guangwen Xu, Dingrong Bai
Summary: This study proposes a method for synthesizing high-quality forsterite using abundant boron mud waste through high-temperature thermochemical reactions. The reaction can be completed rapidly at low temperatures due to the high reactivity of fine raw powder materials. The synthesized forsterite products exhibit high densification, well-developed grains, and an activation energy of 165.5 kJ/mol in the temperature range of 1100-1500°C. This study provides a low-cost method for producing forsterite and an efficient solution for treating solid waste.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Liu, Yunyan Guo, Rui Zhu, Jinqiang Zhou, Zhengxu Lin, Kai Han, Chongwei An, Jingyu Wang, Bidong Wu
Summary: Improved controllability and energy density of ignition agents are important for the development of energetic composite materials. In this study, HNS/CL-20 composite microspheres were prepared using droplet microfluidics and emulsification techniques with GAP as the binder. The microspheres exhibited higher sphericity and particle size uniformity compared to raw HNS, and retained the crystal structure of both HNS and CL-20. The microspheres also showed higher apparent activation energy, better safety performance, and good dispersibility, demonstrating excellent ignition performance and significant energy release effects.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Max Kriegeskorte, Nikoline Hilse, Phil Spatz, Viktor Scherer
Summary: This study experimentally analyzed the particle mechanics of a single floor in a multiple hearth furnace. The results showed that increasing the blade angle led to an increase in the particle free surface area. The frequency distribution of the mean distance among particles provided information about the morphology of the particle bulk.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Min Cai, Shuangzhu Kong, Sheng Chen, Mengxi Liu, Chunxi Lu
Summary: Reasonable reactor design is crucial for increasing the C2 yield in the oxidative coupling of methane (OCM). This study focused on large-scale fluidized bed reactors and conducted experiments and simulations to investigate their hydrodynamics and reaction performance. The results showed that the consecutive reactions of ethylene were severe in the bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) reactor due to gas back-mixing, high solids holdup, and non-uniform solids distribution, while they were negligible in the riser reactor. Both reactors achieved isothermal operation for the OCM process, with the riser reactor showing higher C2 selectivity and yield compared to the BFB reactor. This study provides valuable information for OCM reactor design and commercialization.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiangkui Hu, Shijie Yang, Yingying Pei, Xilong Wang, Yulong Liao, Shuai Li, Aolong Yue, Jia-Qi Huang, Hong Yuan
Summary: This review discusses the interfacial issues in all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) based on sulfide solid electrolytes (SEs) and high-voltage cathodes, and proposes strategies to stabilize the electrolyte/cathode interfaces. The future research direction of electrolyte/cathode interfaces and the application prospects of powder technology in sulfide-based ASSLBs are also discussed.