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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Song Chen, Ya-Nan Li, Shao-Hua Xiang, Shaoyu Li, Bin Tan
Summary: A novel electrochemical approach was developed to access structurally varied N-phenylphenothiazine derivatives with altered spectral characteristics. The introduction of a 2-naphthylamine moiety led to changes in the spectral properties and competitive catalytic activity of the formed N-arylation products in challenging transformations.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chongxiong Duan, Kuan Liang, Jiahui Lin, Jingjing Li, Libo Li, Le Kang, Yi Yu, Hongxia Xi
Summary: H-MOFs, as a popular class of crystalline porous materials with hierarchical porous structures, have been widely studied in heterogeneous catalysis. They exhibit excellent catalytic activity, selectivity, stability, and recyclability, showing great potential for future research and applications.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Xingxing Li, Li Fu, Fei Chen, Shichao Zhao, Jiangwei Zhu, Chengliang Yin
Summary: Catalytic ozonation is a technique that uses active free radicals generated by ozone degradation to mineralize organic matter in water. It can be divided into homogeneous catalytic reactions using metal ions as catalysts and heterogeneous catalytic reactions using solid catalysts. Heterogeneous catalytic ozonation has advantages such as easy recovery, lower cost, higher activity, and improved mineralization rate compared to homogeneous catalytic ozonation.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Violeta Makareviciene, Egle Sendzikiene, Ieva Gaide
Summary: Recent studies have shown that microalgae hold potential for use in biodiesel synthesis. The use of heterogeneous catalysts and immobilized enzymes can simplify the synthesis process, reduce costs, and improve ester yields. Parameters such as temperature and molar ratio of alcohol to oil have significant effects on the yield under enzymatic catalysis conditions.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Review
Acoustics
Ingrid V. Machado, Jhonathan R. N. dos Santos, Marcelo A. P. Januario, Arlene G. Correa
Summary: By utilizing ultrasound-assisted multicomponent reactions under heterogeneous catalysis, it is possible to efficiently synthesize biologically active organic compounds with reduced costs and energy consumption.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Pu, Kai Zhang, Zhenghua Wang, Chaowei Li, Kaiping Zhu, Yagang Yao, Guo Hong
Summary: Boron nitride, a conventional insulating material, has recently shown significant progress in the field of electrochemistry, with potential applications in advanced electrochemical devices that could stimulate a new energy revolution. Due to its stability and strength, boron nitride can alleviate various inherent problems in electrochemical systems, providing new possibilities in electrochemical energy technologies.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Zhenzhen Wang, Junfeng Qian, Zhonghua Sun, Zhihui Zhang, Mingyang He, Qun Chen
Summary: H2(2) has gained significant attention as a clean and renewable energy carrier, but efficient storage and controllable release remain a challenge. This review comprehensively summarizes the development of heterogeneous catalysts for the reversible interconversions involved in a carbon-neutral formic acid-based hydrogen cycle system, with a focus on structure-activity relationship and mechanism insights. The challenges and opportunities surrounding the formic acid-based hydrogen cycle system are also discussed.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Angel Morales-Garcia, Francesc Vines, Jose R. B. Gomes, Francesc Illas
Summary: Theoretical and computational studies have significantly contributed to the understanding of heterogeneous catalysis, providing predictive insights and assisting in the rationalization of experimental observations and catalyst design. Key aspects include modeling complex systems accurately, exploring potential energy landscapes, and bridging the gap between atomistic insight and experimental data through kinetic modeling and simulations. The power of computer simulations in heterogeneous catalysis is demonstrated by comparing computational information with experimental results, particularly in CO2 conversion catalysis. Future challenges and prospects for computational heterogeneous catalysis are also discussed.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-COMPUTATIONAL MOLECULAR SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Majid Vafaeezadeh, Werner R. Thiel
Summary: This review systematically covers recent and significant achievements in the application of task-specific Janus nanomaterials as heterogeneous catalysts in various types of chemical reactions, and provides an outlook on possible future applications.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Benjamin W. J. Chen, Lang Xu, Manos Mavrikakis
Summary: Computational heterogeneous catalysis shows great promise for designing and discovering novel catalysts, with recent advances in electronic structure methods, atomistic catalyst models, and microkinetic modeling bridging the gap between nanoscale insights and macroscale experimental data. Remaining challenges include improving model accuracy and addressing discrepancies between experimental and computational results.
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Environmental Sciences
Julio J. Conde, Santiago Abelleira, Sofia Estevez, Jorge Gonzalez-Rodriguez, Gumersindo Feijoo, Maria Teresa Moreira
Summary: Advanced oxidation processes, such as Fenton reaction-based processes, using nanocatalysts, offer a promising alternative for removing persistent pollutants in wastewater. This study evaluates the environmental and economic performance of different heterogeneous Fenton-based processes using magnetic nanoparticles. The results show that these alternatives have different reaction conditions and degradation kinetics, impacting their treatment capability.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Biophysics
Zhilei Li, Jianping Zhou, Tao Dong, Yan Xu, Yukui Shang
Summary: Electrochemical methods have unique advantages in assessing plant hormones and detecting abiotic stress biomarkers, with detection limits that can reach very low levels. However, more efforts are needed to develop portable instruments for detecting endogenous hormones or plant physiological states, as well as research on plant-wearable sensors.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Baobing Huang, Yaxiang Li, Xu Guan, Zailai Xie
Summary: This study proposes an innovative method for preparing two-dimensional carbon materials by directly pyrolyzing various nucleobases. These 2D carbons exhibit desirable features, including highly conjugated sp2 structure, tunable heteroatom contents, and ultrathin thickness, without the need for any template or additional purification. Additionally, these 2D carbons also show excellent electrocatalytic and catalytic performance.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Chongxiong Duan, Yi Yu, Han Hu
Summary: This article reviews the latest strategies for synthesizing and applying ZIF-67-based materials, as well as their applications in heterogeneous catalysis. The materials have many advantages, such as high surface area, tunable porosity, and excellent thermal and chemical stabilities, leading to promising applications.
GREEN ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Gunasekaran Manibalan, Govindhasamy Murugadoss, Parasuraman Kuppusami, Narthana Kandhasamy, Manavalan Rajesh Kumar
Summary: Heterostructure nickel oxide (NiO) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized by a hydrothermal method, exhibiting excellent electrochemical performance with high specific capacitance and energy density.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoping Guan, Jinhao Bai, Jingchang Zhang, Ning Yang
Summary: This paper presents an overview of multiphase flow characteristics and modeling methods in polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE), emphasizing the significance of regulating the microstructure of the transport layer and distinguishing the effects of multiphase flow in the flow channel from those in the transport layer.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Natasha J. Chrisandina, Shivam Vedant, Eleftherios Iakovou, Efstratios N. Pistikopoulos, Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi
Summary: This paper provides a brief review of recent progress in conceptual frameworks and quantitative metrics for analyzing and designing resilience-aware process systems, as well as discussing key research opportunities in the field of process system resilience, specifically the challenges in integrating resilience throughout the life cycle and across the spatiotemporal scales.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ya-Nan Yang, Jie Jin, Li-Tao Zhu, Yin-Ning Zhou, Zheng-Hong Luo
Summary: This article reviews the application of thermal runaway criteria, with emphasis on the significance of the divergence criterion. The general application procedures of the divergence criterion are illustrated through examples in process safety assessment, process parameter optimization, and process monitoring and control.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Edirisooriya Mudiyanselage Nimanthi Thiloka Edirisooriya, Huiyao Wang, Sankha Banerjee, Karl Longley, William Wright, Walter Mizuno, Pei Xu
Summary: This study evaluates the economic feasibility of using alternative water sources for agriculture and identifies strategies to address the challenges. In the Southwest United States, the reuse of filtered disinfected municipal wastewater is the most cost-effective option. Using alternative water for irrigation faces challenges such as high costs, energy demand, concentrate disposal, and soil salinity management. Economic feasibility can be improved by implementing renewable energy-powered decentralized desalination systems.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Manoj Kolel-Veetil
Summary: Recent advances in nonthermal plasma technology have led to remarkable progress in the remediation of PFAS, occurring at the water-bubble/air interface and increasingly in the bubble interiors, with simultaneous presence of multiple oxidative and reductive species.
CURRENT OPINION IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2024)
