Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingjing Li, Yijia Liang, Xiaodong Tang, Xiaojie Lei
Summary: The study involved the synthesis of ionic liquids using methane sulfonic acid and the enhancement of liquid-liquid extraction desulfurization system efficiency through microchannel technology. By adjusting microchannel diameter, extraction temperature, residence time, and extraction stage, extraction efficiency can be improved, and extraction equilibrium time significantly reduced, thus lowering synthesis and production costs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jialan Ji, Wenjie Xiong, Xiaomin Zhang, Lingling Peng, Mingzhen Shi, Youting Wu, Xingbang Hu
Summary: With the increasing emissions of NF3 during the expansion of the electronic industry, finding a way to capture NF3 has become urgent. This study made a pioneering attempt to capture NF3 in Lewis acidic ionic liquids (LAILs), and found that [Omim][Fe2Cl7] LAILs exhibited high NF3 solubility under specific conditions, providing a novel insight into NF3 capture.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zahra Moheb-Aleaba, Mohammad Reza Khosravi-Nikou
Summary: Extractive desulfurization using ionic liquids has attracted attention due to its simplicity and easy operating conditions. However, the selection of suitable cations and anions remains a challenge. This study developed a methodology to screen cation and anion molecules for maximum sulfur removal efficiency. Through genetic algorithm and principal component analysis, it was determined that certain imidazolium and pyridinium cations combined with specific anions are promising for extractive desulfurization. The selected ionic liquid, [HMPY][N(CN)2], was synthesized and evaluated, showing potential as a solvent for removing DBT or BT from n-heptane.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Entian Li, Yuanyuan Zhu, Yang Xu, Yihan Zhang, Pei Yao
Summary: The combination of magnetic imidazole ionic liquids and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide was found to enhance the removal of dibenzothiophene (DBT) in gasoline, offering a promising solution for improving desulfurization performance.
SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingwen Li, Yanwen Guo, Junjun Tan, Bing Hu
Summary: A novel family of imidazole-based polyoxometalate dicationic ionic liquids catalysts were synthesized for efficient desulfurization of fuel oil, showing excellent desulfurization efficiency and recyclability. The possible mechanism of the ECODS process was proposed based on the catalytic performance under different conditions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hang Xu, Anqi Niu, Zihan Shang, Geng Li, Fengmin Wu, Xuefeng Wei, Jun Zhang
Summary: A heterogeneous catalyst with superparamagnetic properties and a multi-porous structure was prepared for efficient desulfurization of oil when coupled with peroxymonosulfate. The catalyst exhibited high desulfurization activity at a low temperature and maintained stability after multiple uses. The study also revealed the reaction mechanism of desulfurization.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ying Dai, Yan Li, Wenmei Hu, Qinqin Tao, Zhirong Liu
Summary: In this study, two ionic liquid extractants, [N1888][DODGA] and [N4444][DODGA], were developed for the separation of europium from a europium-uranium binary system. The experimental results showed that these ionic liquids were capable of extracting the target metals with high separation factors, indicating their potential for separating lanthanides from actinides.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vladislav Gorbunov, Aleksey Buryak, Kirill Oskolok, Andrey G. Popov, Irina Tarkhanova
Summary: In this article, a series of effective catalysts based on betaine and sulfuric or phosphomolybdic acids were obtained. These compositions were characterized and tested in the oxidation of sulfur- and nitrogenous-containing compounds by H2O2. The acidity change is non-linearly influenced by the amount of heteropolyacid (HPA), and the removal of sulfur-containing compounds is correlated with the concentration of Bronsted acid sites on the catalyst surface. On the other hand, the removal of pyridine is primarily determined by the content of heteropolyacids in the catalyst.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Filipa Lima, Luis C. Branco, Armando J. D. Silvestre, Isabel M. Marrucho
Summary: This review article presents the use of deep eutectic solvents (DES) in removing sulfur pollutants from transportation fuels, highlighting the urgent need to reduce the impact of fossil fuels impurities on outdoor air pollution. A comparative evaluation with Ionic Liquids (ILs) shows that DES has advantages in extracting sulfur contaminants, but the efficiency gap between simulated matrices and real fuels is still a challenge to be addressed.
Article
Thermodynamics
Vijayalakshmi Gosu, Rohitash Kumar, Anantharaj Ramalingam, U. K. Arun Kumar, Amit Kumar Kashyap, Verraboina Subbaramaiah
Summary: The study found that TBAB-based DESs can effectively extract DBT from model gasoline, achieving an extraction rate of 89% by adjusting parameters.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING DATA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Alberto Gutierrez, Lorena Zamora, Cristina Benito, Mert Atilhan, Santiago Aparicio
Summary: This study investigates Type V natural deep eutectic solvents composed of menthol, thymol, and levulinic acids using a combined experimental and theoretical approach. The results provide insights into the intermolecular forces (hydrogen bonding) and their relationship with the macroscopic behavior of these solvents, informing their design and application.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qinghua Liu, Chengmin Gui, Guoxuan Li, Zhigang Lei
Summary: In order to improve the quality of fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) diesel, promising neoteric solvents called ionic liquids (ILs) were used to extract certain compounds from FCC model oil. The selection of the most suitable extraction solvent was based on various factors including thermodynamic and physical properties. Experimental data and theoretical calculations were used to understand the extraction mechanism and differences in efficiency for different compounds.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jian Zhao, Chao Li, Xiaodong Fan, Hao Liu, Ziqi Liu, Jingchao Zhang, Zhizhong Sun, Wenyi Chu
Summary: A series of Bronsted-Lewis acidic tetraimidazolyl ionic liquids ([TeimILs]) were designed and synthesized, and [Teim-PS] [AlCl4]4 showed good catalytic performance in the conversion of glucose to 5-HMF with a biphasic system. The catalyst could be reused multiple times without significant decrease in yield. The biphasic system facilitated catalyst recycling and separation of 5-HMF. The catalytic system also exhibited applicability to the degradation of other carbohydrate compounds, and had a low activation energy of 49.98 KJ/mol. This work provides a new solution for the efficient and green conversion of glucose to 5-HMF.
APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Zhang, Dan Wang, Lianzheng Zhang, Dongmei Xu, Jun Gao, Yixin Ma, Yinglong Wang
Summary: Three N-alkyl-2-pyrrolidone based bronsted acidic ionic liquids were used as denitrogenation agents to remove quinoline from coal-based product model mixtures. The denitrogenation performance and the interactions between the ionic liquids and quinoline were evaluated.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Ahmet Emre CelIk, Ahmet Can
Summary: This study investigated the improvement of accelerated weathering performance of Scots pine wood using deep eutectic solvents (DESs). The results showed that the lignin ratio decreased significantly in the wood samples subjected to 2-hour pretreatment at 150 degrees C. The use of DESs also resulted in stable gloss values and increased surface roughness with prolonged weathering exposure.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhanghao Gu, Jiayi Wang, Yu Fu, Hao Pan, Hongyan He, Qi Gan, Changsheng Liu
Summary: Articular cartilage defects cause disability and global socioeconomic loss. However, the limited regeneration ability of cartilage tissue due to its avascular and nearly acellular nature poses challenges for repair and regeneration. Smart biomaterials can regulate cell behavior, provide a favorable microenvironment and induce articular cartilage repair and regeneration. The use of smart drug release systems and smart scaffolds in these processes is discussed, as well as the importance of advanced manufacturing techniques and clinical translation of smart biomaterials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanlei Wang, Ju Liu, Xiaoqing Yuan, Mi Wang, Yi Nie, Suojiang Zhang, Hongyan He
Summary: This Perspective discusses the structures of ionic liquids (ILs) and the aggregations that can significantly alter their micro-environment and impact their properties and functions. The mesoscale structures of IL aggregation in pure ILs and ILs-solvent mixtures are analyzed based on interacting forces and thermodynamics. The potential applications of IL aggregation in various scientific and engineering fields are explored, such as biomass conversion, smart materials, and life medicine. The challenges and opportunities in the field of IL aggregation, including direct observation techniques, large-scale simulations, theoretical forming mechanisms, and coupling mechanisms with solid interfaces, are also discussed. These new perspectives shed light on the rational design of ILs and generate research interest in ILs as a green medium in chemical engineering.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Chenmin Luo, Shengyang Liu, Wei Luo, Jing Wang, Hongyan He, Can Chen, Lan Xiao, Changsheng Liu, Yulin Li
Summary: In this study, well-defined poly(L-lactide-b-caprolactone) block copolymers (bPLCL) were synthesized through a pre-polymerization method with precise control over their composition and structure. These materials exhibit better mechanical properties and biodegradability control compared to randomly copolymerized poly(L-lactide-co-caprolactone) (rPLCL). Introduction of 10 mol% caprolactone results in an elastic polymer with elongation at break of 286.15% +/- 55.23%. The unique crystalline structure of the soft and hard segments in bPLCL contributes to its more sustainable biodegradability. The pre-polymerization technique shows promise for scalable production of PLCL materials for biomedical applications.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongling Song, Yuan Peng, Chenlu Wang, Lun Shu, Chenyu Zhu, Yanlei Wang, Hongyan He, Weishen Yang
Summary: Introducing low dose amino side groups into metal-organic framework nanosheet membranes enables high-purity H-2 production and precise decarbonization. The optimized amino membranes set a new record in H-2/CO2 separation, demonstrating excellent molecular sieving ability.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Cheng Peng, Lili Jin, Feng Wang, Haifeng Yang, Hongyan He
Summary: This study developed a multiplexed surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) diagnostic platform using polydopamine-modified, silver nanoparticle-decorated poly (methyl methacrylate) microneedles (AgNPs@PDA@MNs) to perform painless invasive detection of inflammation progression in relation to pH, redox potential, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. The platform showed significant enhancement and reasonable linearity with a low limit of detection, enabling the real-time and in situ detection of complex inflammation.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Wenjiang Dong, Qidi Hong, Jinhuan Cheng, Hongyan He, Yanan Li, Rongsuo Hu, Yuzhou Long
Summary: This study investigated the oxidation status of solvent-extracted and cold-pressed green coffee oil (GCO) under accelerated storage conditions using proton nuclear magnetic resonance (1H and 13C NMR) spectroscopy. Results showed that the signal intensity of oxidation products gradually increased with oxidation time, while unsaturated fatty acid signals weakened. The NMR system was found to be a fast and convenient tool for monitoring the oxidation process and quality control of GCO.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Cui, Yuheng Fan, Jin Kang, Caixia Yin, Weilu Ding, Hongyan He, Fangqin Cheng
Summary: In this study, a novel class of functionalized ionic liquids with grafted crown ether-moieties (CE-FILs) were reported for the efficient separation of Li-6 and Li-7. The enhanced distribution of Li+ was achieved by the synergistic effect of ion-dipole interaction, hydrogen bonding, and coordination interaction. The CE-FILs pave a new way for Li isotopes separation.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuting Xu, Yawei Liu, Xuefu Li, Bowen Yue, Feng Huo, Hongyan He, Suojiang Zhang
Summary: Molecular dynamic simulations were conducted to investigate the relationship between the microscopic structures changed by water and the ionic diffusivity in aqueous mixtures of imidazolium ionic liquids (ILs). Two distinct regimes of ionic diffusivity were identified with increasing water concentrations, which are directly correlated to the ionic association. The study also revealed two general relationships between ionic diffusivity and ion-pair lifetimes, as well as short-ranged interactions between cations and anions.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Xingfei Fu, Guiping Li, Faguang Hu, Jiaxiong Huang, Yuqiang Lou, Yaqi Li, Yanan Li, Hongyan He, YuLan Lv, Jinhuan Cheng
Summary: This study performed a transcriptome analysis to investigate the genetic differences between peaberry and regular coffee beans, and identified 139 differentially expressed genes. These genes were mainly associated with functional annotation related to cell wall modification, lipid binding, protein binding, oxidoreductase activity, and transmembrane transportation. The findings provide molecular insights into the formation of peaberry.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mi Wang, Yanlei Wang, Tao Zhang, Yu Xia, Hongyan He
Summary: In this study, the regulating mechanism of structural, thermodynamical, and diffusive properties of 18 imidazole ionic liquids (ILs) with different anions was investigated using molecular dynamics simulations and theoretical analysis. It was found that the radial distribution function and coordinate number of these ILs were similar, while the vibrational spectrum and diffusive property varied greatly with the anion structure, resulting in a significant change in the self-diffusive coefficient (SDC). Moreover, the SDC was found to have an exponential relationship with free energy and entropy, suggesting that these can be key indicators in designing high-performance ILs for practical chemical engineering applications.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingyu Qin, Yanlei Wang, Feng Huo, Hongyan He
Summary: Understanding the interfacial structure and flow behavior of ionic liquids (ILs) confined in nano-channels is crucial for the design and application of IL-based chemical engineering devices. Molecular dynamics simulations reveal that the cations in crystalline silica (c-SiO2) exhibit a vertical conformation, while those in graphene-covered crystalline silica (g@c-SiO2) display a parallel conformation. The anions, on the other hand, are randomly distributed. The different cation conformations result in distinct ion diffusion and flow patterns, with the parallel conformation facilitating nanoflow in the g@c-SiO2 channels. These findings provide valuable insights into the molecular mechanism of nanoflow and inform the rational design of IL-based devices and chemical engineering processes.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Zhangqi Zheng, Yongshan Liu, Bing Zhang, Xinqian Liu, Hongyan He, Xiang Gong
Summary: This paper proposes a multitype software buffer overflow vulnerability prediction method called MSVAGraph, which is based on the graph structure of software and a self-attentive graph neural network. It accurately predicts multiple types of software buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei-Lu Ding, Junwu Chen, Yumiao Lu, Guliang Liu, Bobo Cao, Chenlu Wang, Guangyong Liu, Xing-Liang Peng, Hongyan He, Suojiang Zhang
Summary: In this study, a machine learning model targeting the electronic density of Z-bonds in ionic liquids (ILs) was successfully trained. The correlations between the Z-bond energy and the electrochemical properties of IL-based systems were investigated separately. This model provides an efficient way to predict the electronic density of Z-bonds in nanoscale systems and offers insights into the electrochemical properties of ILs.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Min Zhou, Ruxin Cui, Zhengjie Luo, Zihao Cong, Ning Shao, Ling Yuan, Jiawei Gu, Hongyan He, Runhui Liu
Summary: Polyethylene glycol (PEG)-doxorubicin (DOX) conjugation is an important strategy to improve toxicity and enhance clinically therapeutic efficacy. However, the accumulation of anti-PEG antibodies has become a tough issue, which limits the application of PEG-drug conjugation. As an alternative solution, poly(2-oxazoline) (POX)-DOX conjugation has shown great potential in the anti-tumor field, but the reported conjugation process of POX with DOX has drawbacks such as complex synthetic steps and purification.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Yaqi Li, Xiang Hu, Mingkun Xiao, Jiaxiong Huang, Yuqiang Lou, Faguang Hu, Xingfei Fu, Yanan Li, Hongyan He, Jinhuan Cheng
Summary: This study analyzed the codon utilization patterns in the chloroplast genomes of three Coffea species and found a high degree of similarity among them. These species exhibited similar base compositions, with a preference for A/T-ending codons. Multiple mechanisms, including natural selection, influenced the codon usage patterns in coffee species. Nicotiana tabacum and Saccharomyces cerevisiae are potential heterologous expression hosts for coffee genes.
