Article
Engineering, Chemical
Feifan Yu, Wenkai Song, Zenglong Wu, Wenxian Chen, Jinping Cui, Yuyuan Yao
Summary: This study creatively introduced cationic polyacrylamide aerogel (CPAMA) as a precursor to synthesize CPAMA intercalated MoS2 (MoS2@C-PAMA). The addition of CPAMA as a carrier greatly improved the dispersion and exposure of active sites of MoS2, facilitating the adsorption and reduction of Cr(VI). MoS2@CPAMA exhibited high removal capacity for Cr(VI) and also showed promising catalytic activity in the Fe2+/PMS system. It also demonstrated high durability and reusability, making it a multifunctional material for wastewater treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiongfei Sun, Yiyue Ding, Gang Feng, Qilu Yao, Jia Zhu, Jianhui Xia, Zhang-Hui Lu
Summary: In this study, uniformly dispersed subnanometric PdAu alloy clusters were successfully prepared and confined by amine-functionalized carbon bowls. The as-prepared PdAu/ACB catalyst exhibited superior catalytic properties for additive-free formic acid dehydrogenation and Cr(VI) reduction, surpassing most reported catalysts.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhimin Lv, Yifeng Zhang, Ming Fang, Xiaoli Tan
Summary: In this study, bimetallic Ni and Co-based carbon sphere catalysts were prepared and showed excellent catalytic reduction performance in lowering Cr(VI) in wastewater. The Ni1C-o1@NCS catalyst exhibited higher catalytic capacity compared to other samples, which can be attributed to the synergy between Co and Ni nanoparticles and the protection provided by N-doped carbon spheres. Furthermore, the catalytic efficiency of the Ni1Co1@NCS catalyst was unaffected in the presence of coexisting ions.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Linggang Kong, Kai Huang, Xueqian Cao, Zhibin Lu, Guang'an Zhang, Haitao Hu
Summary: This study prepared Mo and S co-doped CrN coatings with different MoS2 contents to provide better friction properties at high temperatures. Increasing the MoS2 content enhanced the mechanical performance of the coatings, but excessive MoS2 reduced their properties. The adhesion and residual stress of the coatings changed with the increase of MoS2 content.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Optics
Jin Li, Gaoliang Chen, Fanli Meng
Summary: This paper successfully developed two optical fiber gas sensors and achieved the detection of formic acid gas at room temperature. The limit of detection for the chitosan material modified probe can reach 1 ppm. The combination of molybdenum disulfide nanosheets and chitosan effectively improves sensor response and recovery time. The gas-sensitivity characteristics of the two sensors have been studied, compared, and discussed, verifying good selectivity and repeatability.
OPTICS AND LASER TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gaoliang Chen, Jin Li, Fanli Meng
Summary: Y Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanosheets were prepared using the liquid phase ultrasonic separation method for detecting formic acid gas. The nanosheets were coated on the surface of an optical fiber structure using the drip coating method, allowing for detection of formic acid gas concentration at room temperature with good selectivity and response characteristics. This passive optical fiber probe shows promising potential for application in medical and industrial processes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ajaz Ahmad Wani, Amjad Mumtaz Khan, Yahiya Kadaf Manea, Maninder Singh
Summary: The efficiency of Fe3O4-MoS2 nanosheets synthesized through hydrothermal process and its fabrication with chitosan (Fe3O4-MoS2@CS) in removing Cr(VI) and ciprofloxacin (CIP) from simulated wastewater was evaluated. The nanohybrid materials were characterized and their selectivity for different metal ions was studied. Fe3O4-MoS2@CS showed high selectivity for Cr(VI) and enhanced removal efficiency for CIP. The adsorption process was influenced by pH and followed the Langmuir isotherm model.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
M. Arockia Jenisha, S. Kavirajan, S. Harish, J. Archana, K. Kamalabharathi, E. Senthil Kumar, M. Navaneethan
Summary: This work focuses on improving the electrical conductivity of MoS2 by Ni-doping and studies the effect of Ni-concentration. The results show that the thermal conductivity of Ni-doped MoS2 is reduced by half and the electrical conductivity is increased by nearly four times when the Ni-doping concentration is 7.5 at%. However, the change in carrier type due to the presence of NiS reduces the figure of merit. The study demonstrates the simultaneous optimization of enhanced electrical conductivity and suppressed thermal conductivity through Ni-doping.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. M. Izzudin, A. A. Jalil, M. W. Ali, F. F. A. Aziz, M. S. Azami, N. S. Hassan, A. A. Fauzi, N. Ibrahim, R. Saravanan, M. H. Hassim
Summary: This study utilized the microemulsion technique to prepare nanoporous fibrous silica-molybdenum oxide catalyst for simultaneous photocatalytic degradation of hexavalent chromium and tetracycline. The synthesized catalyst showed excellent photocatalytic efficiency and high stability, making it suitable for practical wastewater treatment.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenbo Zhao, Minghua He, Fengjuan Chen, Xuekun Jin, Haiming Duan, Mengqiu Long, Zhaofeng Wu, Biaobing Cao, Yang Yu
Summary: The combination of SnS2 coupling was used to modify SnO2 nanoparticles, constructing a SnS2/SnO2 heterostructure. The composites exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity and an extended light absorption range to the visible region, leading to efficient removal of environmental pollutants. Superior photocatalytic performance was attributed to the effective separation of photoinduced carriers and enhanced light absorption.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Areej Aljarb, Jiacheng Min, Mariam Hakami, Jui-Han Fu, Rehab Albaridy, Yi Wan, Sergei Lopatin, Dimitrios Kaltsas, Dipti Naphade, Emre Yengel, Mohamed Nejib Hedhili, Roaa Sait, Abdul-Hamid Emwas, Arwa Kutbee, Merfat Alsabban, Kuo-Wei Huang, Kaimin Shih, Leonidas Tsetseris, Thomas D. Anthopoulos, Vincent Tung, Lain-Jong Li
Summary: Growing continuous monolayer films of TMDs without disrupting grain boundaries is a challenge. The presence of an interfacial reconstructed (IR) layer within the substrate-epilayer gap affects the orientations of nucleating TMDs domains and materials' properties. These findings have implications for the development of TMD-based electronics and optoelectronics.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fangwei Qi, Xiuwen Gao, Shuping Peng, Wenjing Yang, Guowen Qian, Sheng Yang, Cijun Shuai
Summary: The study improved the beta phase of the PVDF scaffold with PANI-MoS2, enhancing electrical output performance, osteoblast-like cell proliferation and differentiation, and mechanical properties of the scaffolds.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Fangwei Qi, Xiuwen Gao, Shuping Peng, Wenjing Yang, Guowen Qian, Sheng Yang, Cijun Shuai
Summary: The incorporation of PANI-MoS2 into PVDF scaffolds significantly increased the beta phase of the scaffolds, leading to enhanced electrical output performance and improved osteoblast-like cell proliferation and differentiation. Additionally, the mechanical properties of the scaffolds were enhanced due to improved interfacial stress transfer between MoS2 and the polymer matrix. Overall, the piezoelectric scaffolds showed great potential in bone tissue engineering.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Ming Dong, Robert J. Young, David J. Dunstan, Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou
Summary: Understanding the stress transfer mechanisms is crucial for the preparation of high performance nanocomposites. This study investigated the interfacial stress transfer from a polymer substrate to monolayer and few-layer MoS2. The layer-dependent and strain-dependent photoluminescence spectroscopy were used to examine the stress transfer efficiency. The results showed that the interlayer stress transfer efficiency of MoS2 was higher than that of graphene and the strength of the MoS2/polymer interface was similar to graphene-polymer interface.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Christiana Mystrioti, Stefania Koursari, Anthimos Xenidis, Nymphodora Papassiopi
Summary: The study demonstrates that gallic acid is effective in rapidly reducing Cr(VI) to Cr(III) in mild acidic conditions, following 2nd order kinetics in the pH range 3-5, with a different reduction mechanism observed at pH 5 and pH 6.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaojie Li, Panpan Zhang, Huayang Zhang, Wenjie Tian, Yangyang Yang, Kunsheng Hu, Dechao Chen, Qin Li, Xiaoguang Duan, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang
Summary: Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (PC-HER) provides a solution to energy crisis and environmental pollution. The g-C3N4-based van der Waals homojunctions exhibit outstanding PC-HER rates due to the cooperative effects of various factors, such as shortened bandgap, enlarged specific surface area, matched type II energy band structure, and specific vdW structures.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jinqiang Zhang, Xiaoli Zhao, Lin Chen, Shuli Li, Haijun Chen, Yuezhao Zhu, Shuaijun Wang, Yang Liu, Huayang Zhang, Xiaoguang Duan, Mingbo Wu, Shaobin Wang, Hongqi Sun
Summary: A 2D/2D van der Waals heterojunction of carbon-rich carbon nitride was successfully fabricated using a top-down strategy, resulting in improved photocatalytic performance for the water splitting reaction. The created semiconducting channel in the heterojunction exhibited enhanced electric field exposure and radiation absorption, leading to better charge carrier separation and mobility. Finite element method analysis confirmed the contribution of the heterojunction formation to the enhanced photocatalysis.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Abdul Hannan Asif, Nasir Rafique, Rajan Arjan Kalyan Hirani, Lei Shi, Shu Zhang, Shaobin Wang, Hongqi Sun
Summary: Rational design of graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) engineered hematite (Fe2O3)/reduced graphene oxide (rGO) photocatalysts has been successfully employed for visible-light-driven photo-Fenton-like degradation of sulfamethoxazole (SMX). The optimal photocatalyst showed exceptional performance due to the successful integration of g-C3N4/Fe2O3/rGO, enabling efficient separation and migration of photoinduced charge carriers (e/h+). The study also optimized the photochemical decomposition efficiency by analyzing important reaction parameters such as catalyst loading, H2O2 dosage, pH, and temperature, and proposed a possible mechanism for SMX degradation based on the generation of reactive species and degradation intermediates.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Wenjie Tian, Pingan Song, Huayang Zhang, Xiaoguang Duan, Yen Wei, Hao Wang, Shaobin Wang
Summary: This article comprehensively identifies and analyzes the distribution, sources, transport, fate, and potential risks of microplastics in water, air, and soil. Integrated strategies are proposed to mitigate the impact of microplastics on the environment, and critical reviews of degradation and conversion technologies are also provided.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yangyang Yang, Lei Shi, Jingkai Lin, Panpan Zhang, Kunsheng Hu, Shuang Meng, Peng Zhou, Xiaoguang Duan, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang
Summary: In this study, a magnetic FeOx@MnO2@SiO2 micromotor with multiple functions was designed, which demonstrated its catalytic performance in the activation of H2O2/peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for sustained motion and organic degradation. The correlations between catalytic efficiency and motion behavior/mechanism were also revealed.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanshan Wang, Ning Li, Qinglong Fu, Zhanjun Cheng, Yingjin Song, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen, Li'an Hou, Shaobin Wang
Summary: This study comprehensively analyzed the molecular transformation behavior of dissolved organic matters (DOM) during peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation by biochar for organic degradation. Different types of reactions were observed, including oxidative decarbonization, dehydrogenation, dehydration, deheteroatomisation, hydration, and N/S oxidation reactions. Certain compounds present in DOM showed moderate or strong inhibition effects on contaminant degradation. This information can be used to regulate ROS composition and DOM conversion process in PMS systems and minimize the interference of DOM conversion intermediates on PMS activation and degradation of target pollutants.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yanfen Fang, Dengyu Ying, Huibin Niu, Yan Xu, Shaobin Wang, Ran Duan, Huaiyong Zhu, Chaoyuan Deng, Chuncheng Chen, Yingping Huang
Summary: This study enhanced the manganese content of low-temperature manganese-rich biochar (Mn-BC) and clarified the activation mechanism of molecular oxygen (O-2) by Mn-BC. The Mn-III on MnBC-H5 activated O-2 under visible light, leading to effective organic degradation. This study provides a theoretical basis for developing environmentally friendly biochar-based catalysts and studying the environmental effects of biochar.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingkai Lin, Yantao Wang, Wenjie Tian, Huayang Zhang, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang
Summary: A series of macroporous carbon nitride-supported single-atom transition metal catalysts have been developed for solar light-driven photocatalytic gaseous NH3 splitting. The optimized Ni-MCN catalyst shows a high H-2 production rate due to the presence of Ni-N-4 sites, which improve the optical properties, accelerate charge carrier separation/transfer, and boost NH3 splitting kinetics. These findings provide valuable guidelines for the rational design of single-atom catalysts for energy- and cost-effective photocatalytic NH3 splitting.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuang Zhong, Zhong-Shuai Zhu, Xiaoguang Duan, Shaobin Wang
Summary: Electro-Fenton-based membrane (EFM) technologies show promise in removing micropollutants from wastewater due to their ability to minimize chemical input, generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) efficiently, and enhance mass transfer. However, the mechanism and synergies between electro-Fenton reactions and membrane confinement are still unclear. This Perspective provides a comprehensive overview of membrane compositions, reaction pathways, and advances in EFM systems, and proposes promising hybrid systems for maximizing purification efficiency.
ACS ES&T ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chunyang Nie, Zhenhua Dai, Lijia Wan, Binghua Jing, Xiaoguang Duan, Shaobin Wang, Bo Lai, Zhimin Ao
Summary: Carbocatalyst/persulfate is a green, highly oxidative system for decontaminating refractory aqueous organic pollutants. The interfacial electric field (IEF) is used to alter the catalytic activity and selectivity of carbon/persulfate systems via the field-dipole effect. Positive IEF induces/reinforces the nonradical oxidation pathway, while different persulfate activation pathways can be induced under negative IEF. This work extends the application of the interfacial electric field in persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jingkai Lin, Lin Jiang, Wenjie Tian, Yangyang Yang, Xiaoguang Duan, Yan Jiao, Huayang Zhang, Shaobin Wang
Summary: The relationship between the single-atom structure and catalytic activity in Fenton-like catalysis was investigated. Different molecular structures and a light-dependent mechanism were discovered. The Co-N1+3 configuration favored the formation and had higher catalytic activity, while the Co-N2+2 configuration had inferior catalytic activity and negative effects on the adjacent Co-N1+3 site. Additionally, a 100% nonradical reaction pathway that could be photo-switched to a nonradical/radical process by visible light was revealed. This work enriches the fundamentals of single-atom catalysis and provides new insights into the atomic metal structure, reaction pathways and mechanisms, and structure-activity relationships in organic degradation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Akbar Samadi, Zhuan Wang, Shaobin Wang, S. K. Nataraj, Lingxue Kong, Shuaifei Zhao
Summary: This review critically assesses PANI-based adsorbents in terms of their advantages, disadvantages, and separation mechanisms in pollutant removal. It highlights the significant roles of low-cost materials as well as emerging 2D nanosheets in enhancing the performance of PANI-based adsorbents.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jinqiang Zhang, Xinyuan Xu, Lei Shi, Huayang Zhang, Shaobin Wang, Hongqi Sun
Summary: Biomass photoreforming is a promising avenue for green hydrogen production. By loading 2D ZnIn2S4 onto 2D carbon nitride nanosheets, Van der Waals heterojunctions are formed, resulting in optimal charge dynamics and intensified H2 generation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Liu, Liangliang Han, Xiaoguang Duan, Hongqi Sun, Shaobin Wang, Jinqiang Zhang
Summary: Photothermal catalysis is a promising method for converting C1 feedstocks into valuable chemicals. This comprehensive review highlights the mechanism, design strategies for catalysts, and recent progress in photothermal catalytic C1 conversion.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yunke Wang, Yige Zhao, Kangli Liu, Shaobin Wang, Neng Li, Guosheng Shao, Feng Wang, Peng Zhang
Summary: This study achieved a precisely controllable phase evolution from 2H-MoSe2 to 1T-MoSe2 in MoSe2 through in situ Li ions intercalation. The definite functional relationship between cut-off voltage and phase structure was identified for phase engineering. The prepared sulfur host (CNFs/1T-MoSe2) exhibited high charge density, strong polysulfides adsorption, and catalytic kinetics. Li-S cells based on this sulfur host showed good cyclic stability and high specific capacity.
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)