Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiaowen Zhang, Xudong Liu, Ying Peng, Xiaoyan Wu, Yujiao Tan, Qin Zeng, Zhijun Song, Mi Li
Summary: Coating a soluble Mg(OH)2 shell on nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) particles can enhance their long-term reactivity and durability in groundwater, leading to more efficient uranium removal. The passivation shell erosion plays a crucial role in promoting synergistic adsorptive and reductive processes for U(VI) elimination by exposed Fe(0) core.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Weiquan Li, Xueying Lin, Sihao Lv, Weizhao Yin, Zhanqiang Fang, Jingling Huang, Ping Li, Jinhua Wu
Summary: This study investigated the effect of hydrogenotrophic denitrification on cadmium (Cd(II)) removal and column life-span using hydrogen-autotrophic microorganisms and zero-valent iron (Fe-0) filled columns. The results showed that the nitrate-mediated bio-Fe-0 column had a higher Cd(II) removal efficiency and longer service life compared to the bio-Fe-0 and Fe-0 columns. This improvement was attributed to hydrogenotrophic denitrification, which caused more iron corrosion and more secondary mineral generation, providing more reaction sites for Cd(II) adsorption and immobilization. The distribution of reactive zone along the bio-Fe-0 column mediated by nitrate was found to be uneven, with the latter half part identified as a more active region for Cd(II) immobilization.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Qiuju Wu, Yijie Sun, Zijing Luo, Xinyan Li, Yi Wen, Yuning Shi, Xuejia Wu, Xinni Huang, Yiyan Zhu, Chao Huang
Summary: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis to comprehensively explore the research hotspots and trends of zero-valent iron (ZVI)-based materials in environmental remediation. The results showed that China is the major contributor in terms of publications, while the USA has the highest academic influence. The primary research topics include reductive dechlorination, sulfate radical, and arsenic removal. However, the environmental impact and toxicity of ZVI-based materials have not received sufficient attention.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chao Gao, Jixue Sui, Kang Chen, Zongyuan Chen, Wangsuo Wu, Zhijun Guo
Summary: The study demonstrates that nZVI can effectively remove U(VI) from strongly alkaline solutions in anaerobic conditions, with a reduction efficiency of up to 95.5%, but the efficiency drops significantly in aerobic conditions due to oxidation and desorption processes. This offers new insights into the mechanisms of U(VI) interactions with nZVI in alkaline media and provides a potential approach for uranium recovery from spent nZVI.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiuling Guo, Yang Ruan, Zenghui Diao, Kaimin Shih, Minhua Su, Gang Song, Diyun Chen, Shuao Wang, Lingjun Kong
Summary: A facile and environmentally-friendly coprecipitation method was proposed to synthesize Ni-Co LDHW-7 for efficient removal of U(VI) from wastewater. The adsorption kinetics and mechanism were investigated, revealing the maximum adsorption capacity, equilibrium time, and inner-layer electrostatic interaction as the dominant factors. The study provides a promising material for the removal of U(VI) in uranium-containing wastewater.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ruixiang Wang, Mingzhe Li, Tong Liu, Xueyi Li, Li Zhou, Li Tang, Changyao Gong, Xiang Gong, Kaifu Yu, Nan Li, Wenkun Zhu, Tao Chen
Summary: Encapsulating nano zero-valent iron particles with konjac glucomannan-derived carbon aerogel enables efficient uranium extraction, avoiding agglomeration and oxidation. The carbon-encapsulated particles exhibit high U(VI) enrichment ratio and capacity, making them promising for uranium purification in wastewater.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huiping Tang, Wencai Cheng, Yunpeng Yi, Congcong Ding, Xiaoqin Nie
Summary: Fe-0/APTES-GO composites show promising results in removing U(VI) due to the reducing activity of Fe-0 and abundant functional groups on the composites. Batch experiments demonstrate the effective removal of uranium by Fe-0/APTES-GO composites.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Bo Li, Ming Li, Panpan Zhang, Yuanfeng Pan, Zhihong Huang, Huining Xiao
Summary: Novel porous cellulose/chitosan composite spheres loaded with nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI/PCSs) were fabricated for the removal of Cd (II) from aqueous solution and the remediation of Cd species in contaminated soil. The nZVI/PCSs showed improved dispersion and antioxidability compared to the pristine one, and demonstrated better adsorption capacity for Cd (II) according to Langmuir isotherm. In soil remediation tests, nZVI/PCSs significantly enhanced cadmium immobilization by converting most exchangeable Cd species to Fe-Mn oxides and organic matters.
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Ruan, Huimin Zhang, Zijing Yu, Zenghui Diao, Gang Song, Minhua Su, Li'an Hou, Diyun Chen, Shuao Wang, Lingjun Kong
Summary: The immobilization of uranium from wastewater by zero valent iron was studied in this work. A biochar supported nano zero valent iron was obtained and the uranium immobilization efficiency was enhanced to 99.9% in the presence of phosphate. The sequence of uranium, Fe/BC(900) and phosphate influenced the uranium immobilization efficiency.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yi-Lin Liu, Chao Zhang, Lulin Guo, Qingming Zeng, Rongzhong Wang, Haodong Chen, Qingyan Zhang, Qingyi Zeng
Summary: The study proposes a novel nanocomposite, nZVC/Ti3C2, for efficient removal of U (VI) from radioactive wastewater. The composite material, composed of nano zero-valent copper (nZVC) nanoparticles loaded onto Ti3C2 MXene nanoflakes, shows remarkable efficiency and selectivity due to the unique configuration. The underlying mechanism involves reductive immobilization, inner-sphere surface complexation, and hydrolytic precipitation.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Alena Pavelkova, Vojtech Stejskal, Tomas Pluhar, Jaroslav Nosek
Summary: This study compares the effectiveness of different forms of NZVI in in situ reductive remediation techniques, with NANOFER STAR DC + DC showing significantly higher efficiency in reducing CHC concentration compared to conventional techniques. The study also found that the NZVI in STAR DC + DC remained active for a longer period, leading to a more sustained reductive effect.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Hou, Anqi Wang, Lingzhan Miao, Jun Wu, Baoshan Xing
Summary: This study systematically investigated the effect of NO3- on the degradation of TCE by S-ZVI and its mechanism. The results showed that NO3- did not affect the degradation pathway of TCE, but at high concentrations, it competed for electrons and led to an increase in the production of acetylene. Additionally, the presence of NO3- promoted the formation of Fe3O4, which improved the degradation efficiency of TCE.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ying Zhao, Qingxu Li, Qiantao Shi, Beidou Xi, Xinyi Zhang, Zhiqiang Jian, Gaoting Zhou, Xiaoguang Meng, Xuhui Mao, Dejun Kang, Bin Gong
Summary: Extensive studies have been conducted on phosphate removal by micron-scale zero-valent iron (mZVI). The mechanisms of phosphate removal were elucidated using ATR-FTIR, XRD, and XANES techniques, revealing that precipitation is the main pathway for phosphate removal by ZVI under aerobic conditions. This study significantly improves our understanding of the fundamental processes involved in phosphate removal by ZVI.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yilong Hua, Wei Wang, Nan Hu, Tianhang Gu, Lan Ling, Wei-xian Zhang
Summary: The core-shell structure of nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) has been shown to provide multiplex solution and surface chemistry for reliable and high-efficiency enrichment and separation of uranium from low-level sources. Treatment of uranium-tailings wastewater in continuous-flow reactors resulted in reacted nZVI with high uranium content and treated wastewater with significantly reduced uranium concentration. This research further supports the cost-effective use of nanotechnology for pollution control and resource recovery.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO
(2021)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
D. P. Ordinartsev, N. Pechishcheva, S. Kh Estemirova, A. Kim, K. Yu Shunyaev
Summary: In this study, a composite sorbent based on montmorillonite was synthesized, which exhibited enhanced adsorption efficiency for Cr(VI) ions. It has potential applications in wastewater treatment and the extraction of chromium compounds.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wentian Zhang, Dongxue Guo, Zhiwen Li, Liguo Shen, Renjie Li, Meijia Zhang, Yang Jiao, Yanchao Xu, Hongjun Lin
Summary: This study introduced a strategy of adding AgNO3 into the co-deposition of tannic acid and diethylenetriamine for the preparation of antibacterial NF membrane. The addition of AgNO3 shortened the co-deposition time, generated Ag nanoparticles in-situ, and endowed the membrane surface with antibacterial activity. The prepared NF membrane exhibited high pure water flux, MgCl2 rejection, and excellent antibacterial properties, indicating the potential for widespread applications in the field of membrane technology.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengying Qian, Fangyu Zhuo, Yu Li, Penghui Yi, Yubei Gao, Weilu Zhou, Yanlong Sun, Jianrong Chen
Summary: In this study, a novel electro-Fenton system using Fe-N-C catalyst supported on carbon felt as the cathodic catalyst and air as the oxygen source was developed. The CF/Fe-N-C catalyst exhibited high efficiency in the degradation and mineralization of antibiotics in aqueous solution. It also demonstrated outstanding reusability and stability, and could be used for the in-situ fabrication of reticular nanostructure.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Mingzhu Zhou, Junjie Chen, Shuning Yu, Binghong Chen, Cheng Chen, Liguo Shen, Bisheng Li, Hongjun Lin
Summary: This paper introduces a PS-activation catalysis-membrane system (PACMS) for wastewater treatment, including homogeneous and heterogeneous systems. The activation methods and mechanisms of PS in PACMS are discussed, and various preparation strategies of catalytic membrane are summarized. The applications of PACMS in wastewater treatment are highlighted.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui Zou, Jiahui Huang, Meijia Zhang, Hongjun Lin, Jiaheng Teng, Zhengyi Huang
Summary: This study demonstrates that the addition of magnesium ions (Mg2+) can significantly reduce protein fouling on membranes, and an optimal concentration of Mg2+ exists for achieving the lowest fouling. This is attributed to the hydration repulsion effect of Mg2+ and the conformational change of protein molecules.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuyao Jiang, Shuke Li, Zhejun Liu, Yanchao Xu, Yubin Zhang, Ling Zhang, Yanqiu Xu, Shasha Li, Yang Jiao, Jianrong Chen
Summary: This study used a simple hydrothermal method to develop ultrathin Co(OH)2 nanosheets on an iron-based metal-organic framework (Fe-FA, MIL-88A), creating Fe-FA@Co(OH)2 composites with a hollow and interconnected porous network structure. The composites exhibited a large specific surface area and hierarchical porous structure, which facilitated electrolyte storage, ion diffusion, and reaction kinetics. The synergistic effect of Fe-FA and Co(OH)2 resulted in enhanced energy storage and electrocatalytic performance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huachang Hong, Yuchen Lu, Xiaoyan Zhu, Qiang Wu, Lingmin Jin, Zhigang Jin, Xiaoxuan Wei, Guangcai Ma, Haiying Yu
Summary: In this study, the cytotoxicity of 29 nitrogenous disinfection byproducts (N-DBPs) in drinking water was evaluated using human embryonic kidney cells. The study found that the cytotoxicity of N-DBPs differed based on their molecular structures and halogenations. The reactivity of N-DBPs with glutathione, an antioxidant in cells, was also analyzed. The study developed quantitative structure-activity relationship (QSAR) models to predict the cytotoxicity of other N-DBPs.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Weihao Mo, Zhixin Fan, Shuxian Zhong, Wenbin Chen, Lingxuan Hu, Hao Zhou, Wei Zhao, Hongjun Lin, Jing Ge, Jianrong Chen, Song Bai
Summary: Coupling hollow semiconductor with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is promising for high-efficient CO2 photoreduction. To overcome the energy band mismatch, a stacked semiconductor/metal@MOF photocatalyst is developed, where embedded Au plays critical roles in charge separation/transfer and CO2 activation. The as-prepared H-CdS/Au@ZIF-8 exhibits boosted activity and selectivity in CO production. This work provides protocols to enhance solar-to-chemical energy conversion efficiency through harnessing charge transfer.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yansha Zeng, Zhe Wang, Zhenxiang Pan, Liguo Shen, Jiaheng Teng, Hongjun Lin, Jianzhen Zhang
Summary: This study investigated the combined effects of polymeric aluminum chloride (PAC) and polyacrylamide (PAM) on sludge dewatering, aiming to uncover the underlying mechanisms. The co-conditioning of 15 mg g-1 PAC and 1 mg g-1 PAM achieved optimal dewatering performance, significantly reducing the specific filtration resistance (SFR) of the co-conditioned sludge. The findings provide insights into the improved dewatering performance and the thermodynamic mechanisms of sludge dewatering with different chemical conditioning.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shiang Liu, Yuwen Hu, Haojie Xu, Zhangrong Lou, Jianrong Chen, Cheng-Zong Yuan, Xingshuai Lv, Xiaoguang Duan, Shaobin Wang, Xi-Lin Wu
Summary: In this research, enzyme-mimicking single-atom catalyst was created by incorporating Co-N4 sites into graphite carbon nitride. The catalytic activity and selectivity of the EMSA-Co sites were similar to natural enzymes, and they showed excellent performance in activating persulfate under visible light. The EMSA-Co-g-C3N4 + PS + Vis system exhibited a BPA degradation rate 33 times faster than the g-C3N4 + PS + Vis system. The high reactivity and selectivity of EMSA-Co sites led to efficient generation of radical species, resulting in the rapid elimination of various organic pollutants. Mechanistic studies showed that the directional ultrafast electron transfer in EMSA-Co nanozyme accelerated the redox circulation of Co single sites, enhancing their performance in photo-Fenton-like reactions. This study opens up new possibilities for the use of robust and efficient enzyme-like single-atom catalysts in environmental remediation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ling Zhang, Yubin Zhang, Jian Yu, Xilin Wu, Yang Jiao, Haiying Yu, Jianrong Chen
Summary: Driven by the global water crisis, the importance of wastewater treatment has reached unprecedented levels. In this study, γ-cyclodextrin metal-organic frameworks (CD-MOF) were used as carriers, and glycol glycidyl ether acted as the cross-linking agent, resulting in successfully designed Crosslinked-CD-MOF (CCM). The ZnO/CCM composite exhibited excellent photocatalytic and antibacterial properties, making it a potential material for sewage remediation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanqiu Xu, Ran Wang, Chao Feng, Xiao Zhang, Nana Wang, Qiang Zhang, Meng Xie, Yanchao Xu, Yang Jiao, Jianrong Chen
Summary: In this study, an in-situ grown Fe-MOF electrocatalyst on Fe foam (FF) was developed using a combination of hydrothermal synthesis and plasma technology. By adjusting the plasma treatment time, the surface morphology and electronic structure of the Fe-MOF/FF microrods could be tailored. DFT calculations revealed that the plasma-treated Fe-MOF/FF had lower energy barriers and higher catalytic activity for water splitting and urea oxidation reactions, respectively.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng Xie, Mengxian Lin, Chao Feng, Zhejun Liu, Yanchao Xu, Nana Wang, Xiao Zhang, Yang Jiao, Jianrong Chen
Summary: To overcome the collapse of structure and sluggish reaction kinetics of MnO2 in aqueous Zn-ion batteries, researchers prepared Zn2+ doped MnO2 nanowires with rich oxygen vacancies using a hydrothermal method combined with plasma technology. The doped nanowires stabilized the interlayer structure of MnO2 and provided additional specific capacity as electrolyte ions. Plasma treatment optimized the electronic structure and improved the electrochemical behavior of the cathode materials. The optimized Zn/Zn-MnO2 batteries showed outstanding specific capacity and cycling durability, and the H+ and Zn2+ reversible co-insertion/extraction energy storage system of the battery was revealed. The plasma treatment also optimized the diffusion control behavior of the electrode materials. This research proposes a synergistic strategy of element doping and plasma technology to enhance the electrochemical behaviors of MnO2 cathode and provides insights for the design of high-performance manganese oxide-based cathodes for ZIBs.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ning Kong, Liguo Shen, Qianqian Zeng, Cheng Chen, Jiaheng Teng, Yanchao Xu, Leihong Zhao, Hongjun Lin
Summary: A novel approach involving the synthesis of ultra-thin MXene and ferroferric oxide doped molybdenum disulfide (FM) was developed to improve the performance of MXene membranes for oil separation. The resulting membranes showed enhanced interface hydrophilicity, increased surface roughness, and improved permeability, leading to high water flux and efficient oil separation.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meng Xie, Ran Wang, Nana Wang, Qiang Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Chao Feng, Lijun Huang, Yanchao Xu, Yang Jiao, Jianrong Chen
Summary: The MnO2@CeO2 composite cathode was synthesized and its excellent electrochemical performance and electron transfer ability were demonstrated through experiments and calculations. The performance enhancement mechanism of the MnO2@CeO2 composite cathode was further elucidated.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chaofa Chen, Minjia Yan, Yu Li, Yuwen Hu, Jianrong Chen, Shaobin Wang, Xi-Lin Wu, Xiaoguang Duan
Summary: In this study, single-atom Co catalytic sites were successfully constructed and confined in LDH for selective generation of radical species via PMS activation. The system exhibited high efficiency for up to 48 hours with suppressed PMS decomposition and self-quenching. The SA-Co-LDH/PMS system outperformed benchmark homogeneous and heterogeneous catalytic systems in degrading EOCs, with the lowest Co consumption and highest catalytic efficiency.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)