Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu-Qiong Liu, Xiao-Jie Ju, Xing-Qun Pu, Shuang Wen, Wen-Ying Liu, Zhuang Liu, Wei Wang, Rui Xie, Liang-Yin Chu
Summary: A simple and portable thermometer-type device utilizing forward osmosis-driven liquid column rising has been developed for visual detection of trace Pb2+. This device is capable of detecting trace Pb2+ concentrations as low as 10(-10) M in aqueous solutions, providing a novel and simple strategy for visual detection of trace Pb2+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dehao Yu, Xiao Xiao, Cyrus Shokoohi, Yanxin Wang, Liyue Sun, Zhaoge Juan, Matt J. J. Kipper, Jianguo Tang, Linjun Huang, Gill Sang Han, Hyun Suk Jung, Jun Chen
Summary: Smart nanofiltration membranes with stimuli-responsive components can change their properties in response to environmental changes, leading to more efficient performance and broader application prospects. This review presents the preparation methods and classification of stimuli-responsive membranes according to their mechanisms. The latest progress and main mechanisms of each stimuli-response type are discussed and summarized. Additionally, future challenges and directions for stimuli-responsive membranes are provided.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Francesco Deboli, Bart Van der Bruggen, Mateusz L. Donten
Summary: This work presents a versatile chemistry platform for the fabrication of hierarchical cation and anion exchange membranes (hCEMs and hAEMs) with tuneable transport properties. The hierarchical ion exchange membranes were made by coating and UV crosslinking an acrylic ionomer on top of a PVC-SiO2 porous substrate. The properties and performance of the membranes were found to be dependent on the coating crosslinking density, with higher crosslinking density resulting in better selectivity and performance.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lili Xu, Shuai Liu, Ling Yu, Kuiling Li, Yong Zhang, Jianbing Wang, Jun Wang
Summary: The aim of this study is to achieve controllable ion transport through electrically responsive membranes (ERMs) under electrical assistance, addressing the limitations of traditional membrane technology in ion separation. The developed ERMs exhibited improved rejection without decreasing water permeance under applied potential. The responsiveness of ion rejection was influenced by charge density and electrical conductivity.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qi Bian, Mu Zhang, Yi Liu, Liangliang Liu, Yang Li, Chen Wang, Gaohong He
Summary: The study successfully demonstrated the dye rejection and metal ion discrimination abilities of polycrystalline Prussian Blue membranes in aqueous environments. By introducing calcined NiFe layered double hydroxide buffer layers, continuous polycrystalline PB membranes were formed, showing excellent performance and promising potential for applications like lithium extraction.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Aysun Degirmenci, Hazal Ipek, Rana Sanyal, Amitav Sanyal
Summary: Among various nanoscale drug delivery systems, biodegradable polymeric nanogels present a viable platform for targeted cancer therapy. The fabrication of modular redox-responsive nanogel system through host-guest interaction-directed self-assembly of dextran-based polymers is reported here. The nanogels showed enhanced drug release and cytotoxicity against cancer cells, especially in a glutathione-enriched environment.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
F. Abedi, P. Ghandforoushan, F. Adeli, M. Yousefnezhad, A. Mohammadi, S. V. Moghaddam, S. Davaran
Summary: With the progress in nanomedicine, nano-vehicles have become crucial in innovative drug delivery systems, particularly in the field of cancer treatment. Stimuli-responsive nanogels, such as light, temperature, redox, magnetic, and pH-responsive NGs, have shown great potential in delivering anti-tumor drugs to specific sites without non-selective toxicity. This review provides a summary of the preparation, biomedical application, current progress, and challenges in stimuli-responsive NGs, emphasizing their importance in effective cancer treatment. Additionally, the exploration of 3D printing for precise nanogel production and its utilization in clinical and biomedical applications is discussed.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yi Wang, Chang Liu, Dongjian Shi, Liangliang Dong, Mingqing Chen, Weifu Dong
Summary: Thermo-responsive microgel membranes were fabricated and showed reversible water flux between 25°C and 40°C. These membranes exhibited good thermo-tunable separation performance for PS nanoparticles with different sizes.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Han Zhang, Lining Liu, Longbin Qi, Jiawang Ding, Wei Qin
Summary: A solid-contact polymeric membrane ion selective sensor was designed with dynamic response achieved by light irradiation. Light was used as an external stimulus to manipulate ions release and/or extraction in the polymeric membrane, offering a convenient alternative to traditional dynamic electrochemistry approaches.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Amy Edo-Osagie, Dylan Serillon, Federica Ruani, Xavier Barril, Christophe Gourlaouen, Nicola Armaroli, Barbara Ventura, Henri-Pierre Jacquot de Rouville, Valerie Heitz
Summary: A multi-responsive receptor consisting of two (acridinium-Zn(II) porphyrin) conjugates has been designed, showing eight states resulting from the cascade of recognition and responsive events. The binding constant between the receptor and a ditopic guest can be modulated by the addition of nucleophiles and oxidation of the porphyrin units. The acridinium/acridane conversion leads to a significant change in the photophysical properties, with a switch from electron to energy transfer processes. Interestingly, charge-transfer luminescence in the near-infrared has been observed for the bis(acridinium-Zn(II) porphyrin) receptor.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Review
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Tong Shu, Liang Hu, Haley Hunter, Nicholas Balasuriya, Changhao Fang, Qiang Zhang, Michael J. Serpe
Summary: Micro/nanogels are unique materials that exhibit both colloidal and hydrogel properties, and can respond to various stimuli. They can be used as optical sensors to detect and transduce analyte signals into changes in optical properties.
ADVANCES IN PHYSICS-X
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Fan Deng, Hirohiko Sakai, Haruaki Kitagawa, Tomoki Kohno, Pasiree Thongthai, Yuhan Liu, Ranna Kitagawa, Gabriela L. Abe, Jun-ichi Sasaki, Satoshi Imazato
Summary: This study fabricated pH-responsive Zn2+-releasing glass particles and evaluated their solubilities, ion-releasing characteristics, and antibacterial properties. The solubility and concentration of Zn2+ released in the medium increased with a decrease in medium pH. Glass particles with higher zinc content demonstrated higher concentrations of released Zn2+ and exhibited good antibacterial effects even under acidic conditions, which may contribute to the prevention of diseases with lower acid resistance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaodong Huang, Jinhui Pang, Teng Zhou, Lei Jiang, Liping Wen
Summary: Ion conduction in nanoscale ion channels plays a crucial role in many biological processes, and artificial nanochannels inspired by biological channels have shown potential in salinity gradient power generation. In this study, SPES membranes with adjustable nanochannel structures demonstrated excellent ion transport properties and were able to achieve high power densities in salinity gradient power generation applications.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Blazej Galinski, Elzbieta Luboch, Jaroslaw Chojnacki, Ewa Wagner-Wysiecka
Summary: Novel 18- and 23-membered diazomacrocycles were synthesized by diazocoupling of aromatic diamines with pyrrole under high dilution conditions, showing characteristics as chromogenic heavy metal ions receptors. These macrocycles exhibited selective and sensitive color and spectral response for lead(II) in acetonitrile mixtures with water. The introduction of a hydrocarbon residue as part of the macrocycle influenced the lead(II) binding, leading to the proposal of a selective and sensitive colorimetric probe for lead(II) in aqueous acetonitrile with a detection limit of 56.1 μg/L.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fengxia Wang, Bowen Pang, Tianrui Yang, Junsheng Liu
Summary: This article presents a nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots hybrid membrane that is synthesized through sol-gel technique and hydrothermal synthesis. The membrane shows efficient sorption of Cu(II), Co(II), and Pb(II) from spent batteries. The study indicates that the membrane has better selectivity for Cu(II) sorption and EDTA-2Na is the optimal desorbent.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuan Wang, Zhuang Liu, Han-Yu Peng, Fan He, Lei Zhang, Yousef Faraj, Wei Wang, Xiao-Jie Ju, Rui Xie, Liang-Yin Chu
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiu Zhang, Rui Xie, Wen-Xin Hu, Yousef Faraj, Qian Zhao, Xiao-Xing Fan, Wei Wang, Xiao-Jie Ju, Zhuang Liu, Liang-Yin Chu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2018)
Review
Polymer Science
Zhuang Liu, Yousef Faraj, Xiao-Jie Ju, Wei Wang, Rui Xie, Liang-Yin Chu
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE PART B-POLYMER PHYSICS
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yao-Yao Su, Mao-Jie Zhang, Wei Wang, Chuan-Fu Deng, Jian Peng, Zhuang Liu, Yousef Faraj, Xiao-Jie Ju, Rui Xie, Liang-Yin Chu
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Lide Fang, Peipei Wang, Qiaoqiao Zeng, Mingming Li, Xiaoting Li, Mi Wang, Yousef Faraj, Qiang Wang
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Quan-Wei Cai, Xiao-Jie Ju, Chen Chen, Yousef Faraj, Zhi-Han Jia, Jia-Qi Hu, Rui Xie, Wei Wang, Zhuang Liu, Liang-Yin Chu
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Lide Fang, Qiaoqiao Zeng, Yousef Faraj, Ning Zhao, Zihui Wei, Xiaoting Li
FLOW MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Li-Ping Zhang, Zhuang Liu, Yousef Faraj, Yu Zhao, Rui Zhuang, Rui Xie, Xiao-Jie Ju, Wei Wang, Liang-Yin Chu
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2019)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Han-Yu Peng, Wei Wang, Rui Xie, Xiao-Jie Ju, Zhuang Liu, Yousef Faraj, Liang-Yin Chu
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fan He, Mao-Jie Zhang, Wei Wang, Quan-Wei Cai, Yao-Yao Su, Zhuang Liu, Yousef Faraj, Xiao-Jie Ju, Rui Xie, Liang-Yin Chu
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Lide Fang, Qiaoqiao Zeng, Fan Wang, Yousef Faraj, Yuyang Zhao, Yuexin Lang, Zihui Wei
FLOW MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sara Rashed, Yousef Faraj, Mi Wang, Stephen Wilkinson
Summary: This paper proposes a novel method to accurately measure each constituent of an oil-gas-water mixture in a water continuous flow. By utilizing a dual-plane electrical resistance tomography sensor, a gradiomanometer flow density meter, a drift flux model, and other measurements, the method can estimate volume flow rates and other operational parameters with high accuracy. The trials showed that this method can achieve a high measurement accuracy within a certain range of temperature and pressure conditions.
MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Bangbang Han, Qixin Gao, Xu Liu, Bin Ge, Yousef Faraj, Lide Fang
Summary: This study uses particle image velocimetry to investigate the liquid velocity distribution rule in the circular pipe cross-section, aiming to gain a better understanding of all parameters. The findings show that these distribution laws are caused by the influence of the interphase force of the gas-liquid interface and the resistance of the pipe wall.
FLOW MEASUREMENT AND INSTRUMENTATION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Zhao, Xiao-Jie Ju, Li-Ping Zhang, Wei Wang, Yousef Faraj, Lin-Bing Zou, Rui Xie, Zhuang Liu, Liang-Yin Chu
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiawei Hou, Shixuan Guo, Nigel Graham, Wenzheng Yu, Kening Sun, Ting Liu
Summary: A novel 2D composite membrane based on r-HGO and MXene materials was developed, demonstrating exceptional performance for water treatment in terms of permeability, pollutant rejection, and physical stability. The optimization of preparation conditions and material proportions can result in high water flux and efficient removal of pollutants.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Retraction
Engineering, Chemical
Chang Liu, Jinghong Liu, Liang Zhu, Shanfu Tang, Huixin Xiong
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Rui Gao, Caihong Liu, Andreia F. Faria, Qiang He, Chun Yang, Jun Ma
Summary: A novel copolymer architecture has been developed to address biofouling concerns in thin-film composite (TFC) membranes by integrating anti-fouling, bactericidal, and fouling-release functions. The multifunctional membrane demonstrates promising anti-adhesive properties, self-cleaning ability, and high flux recovery rate.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alexander T. Bridge, Noah P. Wamble, Matthew S. Santoso, Joan F. Brennecke, Benny D. Freeman
Summary: This study demonstrates the reproducible preparation of high-flux defect-free asymmetric gas separation membranes using Cyrene(TM) as a majority dope formulation component. By adjusting the volume ratios of Cyrene(TM) and THF, as well as the concentrations of Matrimid(R) and the dry step time, optimal membrane performance is achieved.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Alessandra Imbrogno, Han Ya Lin, Babak Minofar, Andrea Iris Schaefer
Summary: In this study, a composite nanofiber membrane containing cross-linked beta-cyclodextrin-epichlorohydrin was prepared and evaluated for the removal of steroid hormones. The results showed that the membrane had high adsorption capacity and the ability to form a specific inclusion complex interaction with the hormones, indicating its potential application in hormone removal.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Bora Shin, Jaewon Shin, Yanuar Chandra Wirasembada, Ki Young Park, Jinwoo Cho
Summary: This study develops a mathematical model to estimate the initial flux of volatile fatty acids in the direct contact membrane distillation process. It identifies the parameters affecting the flux and their relationship with pH.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi-Jui Yeh, Jr Rong Liou, Wei Lin, Kuo-Lun Tung, Wei-Hung Chiang
Summary: This study demonstrates an effective plasma engineering method to create nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot (NGQD)-inorganic nanocomposites for tunable molecular separation. The composite materials show high separation efficiency and controllable nanopore structures, making them potentially valuable for various applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Horacio Lopez-Marques, Kristofer L. Gleason, Manuel Aguilar-Vega, Rita Sulub-Sulub, J. Ehren Eichler, Hyeonji Oh, C. Buddie Mullins, Benny D. Freeman, Manish Kumar
Summary: In this study, water transport properties in Carbon Molecular Sieve (CMS) membranes were investigated. It was found that membranes synthesized at different pyrolysis temperatures exhibited varying water permeabilities. Compared to other polymeric materials, CMS membranes showed high water permeability, indicating potential for dehydration applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dmitry A. Alentiev, Roman Yu. Nikiforov, Marina A. Rudakova, Danil P. Zarezin, Maxim A. Topchiy, Andrey F. Asachenko, Nikolay A. Belov, Maxim Bermeshev
Summary: A series of new norbornene-type monomers containing linear and branched substituents were synthesized, and robust thin membranes were prepared by vinyl-addition polymerization. Gas separation performance for the synthesized polymers was evaluated, and the structure of substituent side chains was found to significantly affect gas permeability and CO2 facilitated transport.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lei Yan, Qi Zhang, Ze Zhang, Gui-Jie Li, Yi Jin, Xin-Lin Zhang, Yan-Yun Sun
Summary: In this study, a continuous, stable and fast ion transport channel was established through in-situ guided cross-linking of zinc alginate hydrogels on a porous membrane, overcoming the negative pore effect and effectively inhibiting the dendrite growth of zinc anodes and interfacial side reactions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuqing Zhang, Ailing Zhang, Huiyang He, Yuting Fan, Yongjiang Li, Song Wang, Sanxi Li
Summary: The Langmuir-Blodgett self-assembly process is used to create an ordered SPEEK membrane, which enhances the proton conductivity by three times compared to conventional solution casting method.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Hasan Ismaeel, David Gibson, Eleonora Ricci, Maria Grazia De Angelis
Summary: In this study, a machine learning-based group contribution method (ML-GC) was developed to predict pure polymer parameters and successfully applied to predict gas solubility and gas solubility isotherms in glassy polymeric membranes. The model showed satisfactory performance on a small dataset, but has the potential to provide more accurate predictions for a wider range of polymers as more data becomes available.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yi Ji, Yu Sun, Huilin Li, Qiang Fu, Yan Zhang
Summary: Previous studies have shown that vibration- or rotation-based techniques can effectively mitigate fouling during membrane filtration. However, it is difficult to incorporate these techniques with spiral wound modules (SWMs) widely used in water and wastewater treatment. This study developed a prototype membrane system to accommodate angular vibrations with a modified SWM, and experimental results showed that applying angular vibrations can effectively control algal fouling in an SWM with lower energy consumption compared to traditional methods.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Lakshmeesha Upadhayaya, Abaynesh Yihdego Gebreyohannes, Muhammad Wakil Shahzad, Usman T. Syed, Sandra L. Aristizabal, Radoslaw Gorecki, Suzana P. Nunes
Summary: Increasing temperatures worldwide pose a significant health risk, exacerbated by high humidity. Conventional air conditioners contribute heavily to carbon dioxide emissions, with dehumidification being a major factor. Membrane-based dehumidification system offers energy efficiency and non-toxic water vapor removal. This study demonstrates a membrane dehumidification system with polymeric hollow fibers coated with a green polyphenol coating, showing remarkable water vapor transport rate and selectivity. Long-term testing reveals minimal decline in vapor transport and a 4-5 times higher coefficient of performance (COP) compared to conventional dehumidifiers, making it a highly competitive, energy-saving device with reduced emissions and a smaller footprint.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Zhengzhong Zhou, Xue Zhu, Yi Yuan, Shaoqiang Wang, Xiaoshan Meng, Taoli Huhe, Qian Wang
Summary: In this study, lignin, a biomass material, was chemically modified and utilized in the interfacial polymerization process to improve the performance of nanofiltration membranes. The modified membranes showed enhanced hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties, and the optimization of membrane pore size increased permeability. The study also demonstrated the potential application of the membranes in biogas slurry valorization.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2024)