Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miguel de la Puente, Rolf David, Axel Gomez, Damien Laage
Summary: The acidity at the air-water interface decreases compared to the bulk, but is higher below the interface. This has important implications for environmental and biochemical processes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yuri Aratani, Takuya Uemura, Takuma Hagihara, Kenji Matsui, Masatsugu Toyota
Summary: Plants can perceive and respond to volatile organic compounds released by neighboring plants to protect themselves from environmental threats. An increase in cytosolic calcium ion concentration plays a crucial role in this perception and response process in Arabidopsis leaves.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Moena Tanaka, Takao Koeduka, Kenji Matsui
Summary: Green leaf volatiles (GLVs) are six-carbon volatile aldehydes, alcohols, and esters formed from polyunsaturated fatty acids, involved in plant defense. GLVs are quickly activated in plant tissues by mechanical damage. Monilophytes and lycophytes show substantial GLV-burst ability, while bryophytes have limited capability.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lucia Cattani, Paolo Cattani, Anna Magrini, Roberto Figoni, Daniele Dondi, Dhanalakshmi Vadivel
Summary: This research investigates the suitability of air-to-water generator (AWG) technology in addressing water supply concerns in green hydrogen production. The study focuses on water quality and energy sustainability issues, and provides experimental evidence supporting the effectiveness of AWG in electrolysis processes. A case study demonstrates the energy sustainability of AWG in an electrolyzer plant, highlighting its potential as a solution for water scarcity and improved sustainability in green hydrogen production.
Review
Plant Sciences
Kenji Matsui, Jurgen Engelberth
Summary: Green leaf volatiles (GLVs) are volatile compounds ubiquitous in vascular plants that are rapidly synthesized in response to stress and play an important role as mediators between plants and interacting organisms. GLVs can directly deter or attract organisms that interact with plants, while also enhancing the defense mechanisms of other plants through a process called priming. Although the individual effects of GLVs may be small, the cumulative effects of their multiple functions can substantially benefit plants.
PLANT AND CELL PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jurgen Engelberth, Marie Engelberth
Summary: This study investigates the effects of plant developmental stages on the production of aldehyde GLV and finds that the capacity to produce these compounds strongly depends on the growth stage of the plant. Significant differences in quantity and quality of these compounds are found not only in leaves from different developmental stages but also within different areas of the same leaf.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ricardo Garcia
Summary: The properties of graphite, few layer, and 2D materials have led to various applications in biosensing, energy storage, and water desalination. This review discusses the recent experimental and theoretical advancements in understanding the structure of water on these materials' surfaces, revealing different layer structures under different conditions and the absence of water molecules near aged material surfaces.
Article
Plant Sciences
Koichi Sugimoto, Yoko Iijima, Junji Takabayashi, Kenji Matsui
Summary: The study found that tomato plants predominantly accumulated GLV-glycosides after exposure to green leaf alcohols, and validated the mechanisms of Arabidopsis mutants in processing exogenous GLVs. These findings provide important insights into plant communication within their ecosystem and can help develop strategies for crop protection and maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Offir Inbar, Alexandra Chudnovsky, Kevin Ohneiser, Albert Ansmann, Stanislav Ratner, Roman Sirota, Yaron Aviv, Dror Avisar
Summary: Atmospheric water is considered as an alternative sustainable solution for global water scarcity, with its chemical characteristics being influenced by meteorological and air-quality parameters. Different pollution sources have a strong impact on water quality, and the presence of sea salt aerosols and seasonal climate conditions affect the concentration of elements in water.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sarwar Hussain, Amir Haji-Akbari
Summary: This study proposes a heuristic method to detect finite size artifacts in molecular simulations of nucleation by examining the extension of critical nuclei and the thermodynamic and structural properties of the inter-image liquid. The effectiveness of this method is verified in the Lennard-Jones liquid, and it is found that the prevalence of spanning critical nuclei is the primary indicator of finite size artifacts.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Bo Wen, Marcos F. Calegari Andrade, Li-Min Liu, Annabella Selloni
Summary: In this study, the interaction between water and the TiO2(110) surface was investigated using molecular dynamics simulations. It was found that the equilibrium fraction of water dissociation at the TiO2(110) interface is 22 +/- 6%. This result suggests that the TiO2(110) interface has higher water photooxidation activity compared to the TiO2(101) interface.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mengmeng Li, Tijian Wang, Min Xie, Shu Li, Bingliang Zhuang, Qingyan Fu, Ming Zhao, Hao Wu, Jane Liu, Eri Saikawa, Kuo Liao
Summary: China's COVID-19 lockdown led to a significant decrease in air pollutant emissions, but the North China Plain still faced serious haze issues. Stagnant weather during the outbreak was identified as a major factor contributing to poor air quality, while industrial and residential emissions, along with increased atmospheric oxidants, were suggested to be responsible for persistent PM2.5 pollution. Understanding the interaction between atmospheric secondary aerosols and NOx emissions is crucial in addressing emerging air pollution problems in China.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yujue Wang, Zeyu Feng, Qi Yuan, Dongjie Shang, Yuan Fang, Song Guo, Zhijun Wu, Chao Zhang, Yang Gao, Xiaohong Yao, Huiwang Gao, Min Hu
Summary: This study conducted a comparative investigation to illustrate the sources and key environmental factors of WSOC formation under different atmospheric conditions. The results obtained from five field campaigns at different inland sites and a coastal site during different seasons were summarized. The formation of WSOC was influenced by atmospheric oxidants, aerosol liquid water, and ambient relative humidity, with their roles varying in different atmospheres.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kumar Sarang, Tobias Otto, Krzysztof Rudzinski, Thomas Schaefer, Irena Grgic, Klara Nestorowicz, Hartmut Herrmann, Rafal Szmigielski
Summary: Green Leaf Volatiles (GLVs) released by stressed green plants can react in the atmosphere to form secondary organic aerosol (SOA). The aqueous-phase reactions of GLVs with SO4 center dot-, (OH)-O-center dot, and NO3 center dot show an increasing rate with temperature, while the atmospheric lifetimes of GLVs decrease with higher liquid water content and radical concentrations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jie Gao, Guoliang Shi, Zhongcheng Zhang, Yuting Wei, Xiao Tian, Yinchang Feng, Armistead G. Russell, Athanasios Nenes
Summary: By utilizing online observations and developing an improved model, this study found that the H2O2 pathway has a significant impact on sulfate formation in the atmosphere of Tianjin, China. The collaborative effects of oxidants and SO2 on sulfate aerosol production were also investigated.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Shen, Rubaiyet Abedin, Francisco R. Hung
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xujun Zhang, Bradford Blalock, Wayne Huberty, Yuwu Chen, Francisco Hung, Paul S. Russo
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. T. Resmi, T. Nishanth, Satheesh M. K. Kumar, M. Balachandramohan, K. T. Valsaraj
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zelong Zhang, William L. Eber, Tiankai Yao, Jie Lian, Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Jianwei Wang
ACS EARTH AND SPACE CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Review
Environmental Sciences
C. T. Resmi, T. Nishanth, M. K. Satheesh Kumar, M. Balachandramohan, K. T. Valsaraj
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. G. Manoj, M. K. Satheesh Kumar, K. T. Valsaraj, C. Sivan, Soumya K. Vijayan
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
C. T. Resmi, T. Nishanth, M. K. Satheesh Kumar, M. G. Manoj, M. Balachandramohan, K. T. Valsaraj
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Deepak Sharma, Avinashkumar V. Karre, Kalliat T. Valsaraj
Summary: The study investigated the debottlenecking of an existing brine system as part of a new chemical manufacturing facility expansion, using mathematical equations to estimate salt loading profile and studying the effects of increased soft water demand. The research demonstrated the reusability of existing brine pit and pumps for future brine demand, with the potential for increased regenerations through optimized logistics and maintenance. The study methodology can be applied to similar systems in plant expansions to avoid new pit systems and reduce capital costs, with effective prevention of brine seepage through concrete walls and recommendation of a PVC tank system for future projects.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nathan P. Holley, Jin Gyun Lee, Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Bhuvnesh Bharti
Summary: Researchers have developed a new biodegradable porous absorbent ZELDA, based on corn protein, as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic oil sorbents. This material can be tuned for hydrophobicity and oil uptake capacity, and can be modified with iron oxide nanoparticles for magnetic response and easy removal.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jin Gyun Lee, Yusheng Guo, Jorge A. Belgodere, Ahmed Al Harraq, Aubry A. Hymel, Amber J. Pete, Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Michael G. Benton, Mary G. Miller, Jangwook P. Jung, Bhuvnesh Bharti
Summary: Researchers have developed a fully plant-based, rapidly degradable lignin and zein composite blend that can be transformed into various 3D structures using extrusion 3D printing. The blend, consisting of corn-derived zein and insoluble lignin granules, exhibits good biodegradability and processability, potentially reducing our dependence on petroleum oil-based plastics.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Deepak Sharma, Avinashkumar V. Karre, Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Sumit Sharma
Summary: A highly efficient neutralization process for regenerating waste has been developed, significantly reducing the neutralization volume and chemicals required, as well as lowering operating and capital costs. This improvement is environmentally friendly and provides significant benefits to the chemical industries requiring demineralized water.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Krishnaswamy Nandakumar, Mayank Tyagi, Ye Xu, Kalliat T. Valsaraj, Jyeshtharaj B. Joshi
Summary: Through introspection and assessment, the chemical engineering field has developed a mature undergraduate curriculum that equips engineers with skills in transport, reaction engineering, and thermodynamics. However, there is a need to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of established industries while nurturing innovators for emerging industries, without harming the field unintentionally.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. G. Manoj, M. K. Satheesh Kumar, K. T. Valsaraj, Soumya K. Vijayan, T. Nishanth
Summary: This study investigates the impact of air pollution on mortality during the second wave of COVID-19 in New Delhi, finding a high correlation between surface ozone concentration and mortality rate, and suggesting the need for preparation before the next wave of the pandemic.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Avinashkumar Karre, Deepak Sharma, Kalliat T. Valsaraj
Summary: The analysis and modification of a clarifier piping system for the expansion of a chemical manufacturing facility in the U.S. Gulf Coast involved debottlenecking and estimating fouling. Real-world fitting data was collected and used in hydraulic system analysis with programs like AFT Fathom. The study identified issues in the existing system, made necessary modifications, and validated the results with actual plant data.
CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND PROCESS MODELING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
C. T. Resmi, T. Nishanth, Satheesh M. K. Kumar, M. Balachandramohan, K. T. Valsaraj
ASIAN JOURNAL OF ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergey Yu. Ketkov, Sheng-Yuan Tzeng, Elena A. Rychagova, Anton N. Lukoyanov, Wen-Bih Tzeng
Summary: Metallocenes, including methylcobaltocene, play important roles in various fields of chemistry. The ionization energy and vibrational structure of (Cp ')(Cp)Co can be influenced by introducing methyl substituents. The mass-analyzed threshold ionization spectrum and DFT calculations provide accurate information about the properties and transformations of (Cp ')(Cp)Co.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qifeng Mu, Jian Hu
Summary: Polymer mechanochemistry has experienced a renaissance due to the rapid development of mechanophores and principles governing mechanochemical transduction or material strengthening. It has not only provided fundamental guidelines for converting mechanical energy into chemical output, but also found applications in engineering and smart devices.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Da Hye Yang, Francesco Ricci, Fredrik L. Nordstrom, Na Li
Summary: Through systematic evaluation of the oiling-out behavior of procaine, we identified both stable and metastable liquid-liquid phase separation, and established phase diagrams to assist in rational selection of crystallization strategies.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vikki Anand Varma, Simmie Jaglan, Mohd Yasir Khan, Sujin B. Babu
Summary: Designing engineering structures like nanocages, shells, and containers through self-assembly of colloids is a challenging problem. This work proposes a simple model for the subunit, which leads to the formation of monodispersed spherical cages or containers. The model with only one control parameter can be used to design cages with the desired radius.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hainan Jiang, Yaolong He, Xiaolin Li, Zhiyao Jin, Huijie Yu, Dawei Li
Summary: The cycling lifespan and coulombic efficiency of lithium-ion batteries are crucial for high C-rate applications. The Li-ion concentration plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical integrity and structural stability of electrodes. This study focuses on graphite as the working electrode and establishes an experimental system to investigate the mechanical properties of composite graphite electrode at different C-rates. Considering the effect of Li-ion concentration in stress analysis is found to be significant.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhiye Wang, Yunchuan Li, Mingjun Sun
Summary: This study investigates the influence of intramolecular pi-pi interactions on the electronic transport capabilities of molecules. By designing and analyzing three pi-conjugated molecules, the researchers observe that different pi-conjugated structures have varying effects on electron transport. The findings provide a theoretical foundation for designing single-molecule electronic devices with multiple electron channels based on intramolecular pi-pi interactions.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuandong Xu, Haoyang Feng, Chaoyang Dong, Yuqing Yang, Meng Zhou, Yajun Wei, Hui Guo, Yaqing Wei, Jishan Su, Yingying Ben, Xia Zhang
Summary: Hollow MoS2 cubes and spheres were successfully synthesized using a one-step hydrothermal method with the hard template method. The hollow MoS2 cubes exhibited higher specific capacitance and energy density compared to the hollow MoS2 spheres. The symmetrical supercapacitors assembled with these hollow structures showed good performance and high capacity retention after multiple cycles. These findings suggest that controlling the pore structure and surface characteristics of MoS2 is crucial for enhancing its electrochemical properties.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ainhoa Oliden-Sanchez, Rebeca Sola-Llano, Joaquin Perez-Pariente, Luis Gomez-Hortiguela, Virginia Martinez-Martinez
Summary: The combination of photoactive molecules and inorganic structures is important for the development of advanced materials in optics. In this study, bulky dyes were successfully encapsulated in a zeolitic framework, resulting in emission throughout the visible spectrum.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miaomiao Zhang, Cunyuan Pei, Qiqi Xiang, Lintao Liu, Zhongxu Dai, Huijuan Ma, Shibing Ni
Summary: The design of a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays a crucial role in improving the electrochemical performance of anode materials. In this study, lithium difluoro(oxalate)borate (LiDFOB) is used as an electrolyte additive to form a protective SEI film on Li3VO4 (LVO) anodes. The addition of LiDFOB results in a dense, uniform, stable, and LiF-richer SEI, which enhances the Li-ion storage kinetics. The generated SEI also prevents further decomposition of the electrolyte and maintains the morphology of LVO anodes during charge/discharge processes. This work demonstrates the effectiveness of LiDFOB as a multi-functional additive for LiPF6 electrolytes and provides insights into SEI construction for high-performance LVO anodes.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
B. V. Andryushechkin, T. V. Pavlova, V. M. Shevlyuga
Summary: The atomic structure of the Ag(111)-p(4 x 4)-O phase was reexamined and two phases with the same periodicity were discovered. It was demonstrated that the accepted Ag6 model is incompatible with high-resolution oxygen-sensitive STM images.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. L. Romo-Avila, D. Marquez-Ruiz, R. A. Guirado-Lopez
Summary: In this study, we used density functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate the interaction between model graphene oxide (GO) nanostructures and chlorine monoxide ClO. We aimed to understand the role of this highly oxidizing species in breaking C-C bonds and forming significant holes on GO sheets. Our results showed that C-C bonds in a single graphene oxide sheet can be broken through a simple mechanism involving the dissociation of two chemically attached ClO molecules. The formation of carbonyl groups and holes on the GO surface was also observed. This study provides important insights into the degradation of carbon nanotubes and the stability of GO during the myeloperoxidase (MPO) catalytic cycle.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alberto Garcia-Fernandez, Birgit Kammlander, Stefania Riva, Hakan Rensmo, Ute B. Cappel
Summary: In this study, the X-ray stability of five different lead halide perovskite compositions (MAPbI3, MAPbCl3, MAPbBr3, FAPbBr3, CsPbBr3) was investigated using photoelectron spectroscopy. Different degradation mechanisms and resistance to X-ray were observed depending on the crystal composition. Overall, perovskite compositions based on the MA+ cation were found to be less stable than those based on FA+ or Cs+. Metallic lead formation was most easily observed in the chloride perovskite, followed by bromide, and very little in MAPbI3. Multiple degradation processes were identified for the bromide compositions, including ion migration, formation of volatile and solid products, as well as metallic lead. CsBr was formed as a solid degradation product on the surface of CsPbBr3.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Timofei Rostilov, Vadim Ziborov, Alexander Dolgoborodov, Mikhail Kuskov
Summary: The shock-loading behavior of nanomaterials is investigated in this study. It is found that shock compaction waves exhibit a distinct two-step structure, with the formation of faster precursor waves that travel ahead of the main compaction waves. The complexity of the shock Hugoniot curve of the tested nanomaterial is described, and the effect of initial porosity on the compressed states is demonstrated.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sergey S. Nikitin, Alexander D. Koryakov, Elizaveta A. Antipinskaya, Alexey A. Markov, Mikhail V. Patrakeev
Summary: The stability of La1/3Sr2/3Fe1-xMnxO3-delta, a perovskite-type oxide, under reducing conditions is dependent on the manganese content. Increasing the manganese content leads to a decrease in stability. The behavior of iron and manganese in the oxide shows distinct differences, which can be attributed to the difference in the enthalpy of oxidation reactions. Additionally, the change in the La/Sr ratio affects the concentration of iron and manganese ions.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mosayeb Naseri, Shirin Amirian, Mehrdad Faraji, Mohammad Abdur Rashid, Maicon Pierre Lourenco, Venkataraman Thangadurai, D. R. Salahub
Summary: Inspired by the successful transfer of freestanding ultrathin films of SrTiO3 and BiFeO3, this study assessed the structural stability and investigated the electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties of a group of two-dimensional perovskite-type materials called perovskenes. The findings revealed that these materials are wide bandgap semiconductors with potential application in UV shielding. Moreover, they exhibit better electrical and thermal conductivity at high temperatures, enabling efficient power generation in thermoelectric devices.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2024)