Article
Chemistry, Applied
Fazli Wahid, Xiang-Jun Zhao, Yun-Xia Duan, Xue-Qing Zhao, Shi-Ru Jia, Cheng Zhong
Summary: The study developed a bacterial cellulose-based superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic membrane for efficient oil/water separation, with high separation efficiency and flux rate, along with anti-fouling, recyclability, and stability properties.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Christian B. Agano, Abbie Gail C. Villanueva, Anna Patricia S. Cristobal, Rozen Grace B. Madera, Arantxa Danielle S. Montallana, Magdaleno R. Vasquez
Summary: Superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic meshes were fabricated using a combination of copper oxide and titanium dioxide films, demonstrating efficient oil-water separation capabilities.
RESULTS IN PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hui You, Ge Song, Qifan Liu, Chao Yang, Jianhui Qiu, Limin Zang, Hui Liu, Jiucun Chen
Summary: A superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic phosphorylated PVA (PPVA) hydrogel-coated stainless-steel mesh has been developed for efficient separation of oil-water mixtures and emulsions, showing good chemical stability and wear resistance.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Yu-Ping Zhang, Ya-Ning Wang, Hong-Li Du, Ling-Bo Qv, Jun Chen
Summary: In this study, carbon particles were adsorbed on the surface of stainless steel meshes (SSMs) to form a thin hydrophobic coating, and a rough structure was then constructed through chemical vapor deposition and high temperature calcination, with the resultant SSM surface wrapped with uniform silica coating possessing superoleophobicity-underwater. The prepared SSMs exhibited superhydrophilicity in air and superoleophobicity-underwater. They showed high separation efficiency (above 98.8%) and separation flux (46,300 L·m(-2)·h(-1)) for oil/water mixtures. Immersion in different solutions did not significantly affect their separation efficiency (above 97.3%), and further immersion in dopamine and octadecylamine solutions transformed the SSMs into superhydrophobic SSMs with reverse surface wettability, which also exhibited good separation efficiency and separation flux for oil/water separation.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Dai-Lin Zhou, Deng Yang, Di Han, Qin Zhang, Feng Chen, Qiang Fu
Summary: This study introduces a novel SUS membrane with excellent durability by incorporating polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) nanoparticles on cotton fabric, followed by thiol-ene functionalization to graft hydrophilic carboxyl group. The membrane can withstand long-term mechanical abrasion, ultrasonic washing, UV light irradiation, and corrosive aqueous solutions without compromising underwater superoleophobicity. The membrane demonstrates high water fluxes, over 99% initial separation efficiencies for various oil/water mixtures, and maintained separation efficiency around 98% after 50 cycles under severe conditions. The findings of this study could contribute to the development of advanced SUS membranes with superior durability.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Yuan, Tianpeng Wen, Linyang Jiang, Zhenli Liu, Chen Tian, Jingkun Yu
Summary: This study proposed a new strategy by using mullite fiber-based porous ceramic as the matrix and polyethylenepolyamine as the coating material to prepare a superhydrophilic/underwater superoleophobic material via bionic surface grafting technology. The prepared material showed efficient separation of oil/water mixtures with short separation time.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Jing Song, Qiuyu Yu, Xinyue Liang, Qin Rao, Peng Wang, Ming Lu, Hang Xiao
Summary: This paper reports a feasible method of fabricating robust membranes based on cotton fabric (CF) decorated with TiO2 nanoparticles (NP) and citric acid (CA), and systematically evaluates the performance and stability of the membranes. The results show that the prepared membranes have excellent separation efficiency and stability in oil/water separation and treatment of complex oil-in-water emulsions.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yujie Yang, Enming Huang, Panchan Dansawad, Yize Li, Yashi Qing, Changzheng Lv, Lixia Cao, Siming You, Yanxiang Li, Wangliang Li
Summary: A superwettable nanofibrous membrane was fabricated using an integrated method, which exhibited robust oil-water separation performances and remarkable stability, making it suitable for treating different types of oily wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jing Chen, Jialong Wu, Yinyan Zhong, Xiaozhen Ma, Wanrong Lv, Honglong Zhao, Jin Zhu, Ning Yan
Summary: In this study, lignin-based polyurethane foams (LPUFs) were synthesized and modified with polydopamine particles and phytic acid to achieve superhydrophilicity and underwater superoleophobicity. The successful loading of PDA particles and coating of PA onto the foam were confirmed by various tests. The modified foam showed high mechanical stability, excellent underwater anti-oil adhesion performances, and efficient oil-water separation with over 99% separation efficiency for different types of mixtures tested.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hongzhong Du, Fatang Liu, Huaiyuan Wang
Summary: A robust underwater superoleophobic coating was fabricated by spraying the mixture of polyethyleneimine (PEI) and TiO2 on epoxy resin (E44) surface. The coating exhibited good physical and chemical stability, as well as excellent drag reduction, anti-fouling performance, and anti-corrosive performance in water.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinkang Pan, Yuanyuan Ge
Summary: The development of functional membranes with easy operation, low cost, high stability, and large flux is urgently required for effective treatment of increasing oily wastewater. In this work, NaA zeolite/copper mesh composite membranes (NaA@CM) for oil/water separation were prepared using low-cost, readily available, and green metakaolin as the main raw material. The hydrothermal temperature was found to greatly affect the structure and properties of NaA@CM. The composite membrane prepared at 110 degrees C (NaA@CM-110) exhibited optimum underwater superoleophobicity, large water flux, and high separation efficiency for the cyclohexane/water mixture.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin Yang, Jiuyun Cui, Atian Xie, Jiangdong Dai, Chunxiang Li, Yongsheng Yan
Summary: The cellulose membrane (FP@SA/CaCO3) fabricated through a simple alternating soaking process exhibits excellent underwater superoleophobicity, high separation efficiency and flux for various oil/water mixtures, and good reusability even after multiple reuse. This low-cost and high-performance membrane presents a promising application prospect in oily wastewater treatment.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Feiran Li, Jian Wang, Zhuochao Wang, Dongchao Ji, Shuai Wang, Pengcheng Wei, Wenxin Cao
Summary: Effective integrated methods for oil-water separation and water remediation are of great significance in the energy and environment fields. Materials with both superlyophobic and superlyophilic properties are highly desirable due to their energy-saving and high-efficiency advantages. However, the introduction of low surface tension fluorinated components may lead to environmental harm and additional contamination. Therefore, the development of materials that can achieve both oil-water separation and removal of heavy metal contamination is crucial for industrial applications and environmental sustainability.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
M. Obaid, Hend Omar Mohamed, Abayomi Babatunde Alayande, Yesol Kang, Noreddine Ghaffour, In S. Kim
Summary: ENM-based filtration technology is an advanced solution for water scarcity, using gravity or low pressure to treat wastewater for reuse. Utilizing a two-step metal-phenolic network (MPN) coating process, superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic ENMs were developed for efficient separation of oily wastewater and oil-in-water emulsions, showing high flux values and excellent oil rejection capabilities.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuting Jin, Longwei Huang, Ke Zheng, Shaoqi Zhou
Summary: In this study, a novel PSA/PVP nanofibrous membrane was prepared through electrostatic spinning for efficient oil-water emulsion separation. The addition of PVP improved the membrane's porous structure and permeability. The nanofibrous membrane exhibited high pure-water flux, separation efficiency, solvent resistance, and recycling stability.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Peizhang Zhou, Yuanyang Yan, Jiang Cheng, Cailong Zhou
Summary: In this study, a pH-responsive modulated MOFs coated mesh was prepared via facile electrodeposition, achieving efficient separation of organic liquids. The ratio of modulators significantly influenced the crystal morphology and wetting property, and the wettability of the mesh can be transitioned in alkaline solution. This work introduces a new technique of modulated MOFs coated mesh with pH-responsivity for organic liquids separation based on defect engineering.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinjuan Zeng, Weicheng Cai, Shuyi Fu, Xiaomei Lin, Qiaorou Lu, Shuang Liao, Huawen Hu, Min Zhang, Cailong Zhou, Xiufang Wen, Shaozao Tan
Summary: A novel Janus sponge with the ability to remove complex contaminants from water is reported in this study. The Janus sponge shows excellent treatment capacity for complex mixtures containing emulsified oil and dye, with a separation efficiency above 99.59%.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Xianfeng Liang, Yanlin Chen, Xuechen Jiao, Martin Heeney, Christopher R. McNeill, Lichun Dong, Cailong Zhou, Zitong Liu, Luxi Tan
Summary: This study introduces a new NT-based polymer PNztDTV, showing excellent ambipolar OFET performance with weak crystallinity yet strong localized pi-pi intermolecular interaction in its thin film.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Zhou, Cailong Zhou, Chengfei Deng, Li Chen, Xinjuan Zeng, Yaoxin Zhang, Luxi Tan, Baoshan Hu, Shuai Guo, Lichun Dong, Swee Ching Tan
Summary: In order to maximize the daily freshwater yield on the ocean surface, all-day water-harvesting technologies and materials are necessary. This can be achieved by utilizing natural sunlight for daytime solar desalination and humid air for nighttime fog collection. Two types of hierarchically porous microneedle array structures are prepared to demonstrate superior capabilities for efficient fog capturing and photothermal evaporation, respectively. By combining these two water-harvesting routes, a daily cycle can ideally deliver an overall water yield close to 200 kg m(-2), offering a promising solution for sustaining future low-cost and decentralized clean water production.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jihao Zuo, Yi Zhou, Zehao Chen, Ting Zhao, Qing Tan, Cailong Zhou, Xinjuan Zeng, Shouping Xu, Jiang Cheng, Xiufang Wen, Pihui Pi
Summary: In recent years, the design of charged materials for the demulsification of ionic surfactant-stabilized oil-in-water emulsions has gained attention. In this study, a superwetting stainless steel mesh with Janus surface charges (Janus SSM) was prepared. Two demulsification mechanisms, based on electrostatic attraction-repulsion and electrostatic repulsion-attraction, were proposed. The Janus SSM exhibited high separation efficiencies and excellent durability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huizhen Shen, Li Chen, Cailong Zhou, Jingcheng Du, Chenyang Lu, Hao Yang, Luxi Tan, Xinjuan Zeng, Lichun Dong
Summary: In this study, NZVI was immobilized on porous TpPa-1 covalent organic frameworks (COFs) using dopamine as a connector, resulting in the formation of Fe-0/TpPa-1@DOPA composite. The composite exhibited excellent performance in Cr(VI) removal, making it a promising material for wastewater treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Li Chen, Cailong Zhou, Luxi Tan, Wei Zhou, Huizhen Shen, Chenyang Lu, Lichun Dong
Summary: This study introduces an interfacial bridging strategy to fabricate polyamide-based nanocomposite membranes, by modifying a covalent organic framework and copolymerizing it with polyethyleneimine. The optimized nanocomposite membrane shows good permeability and competitive selectivity, and exhibits excellent capability for treating industrial wastewater.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Peizhang Zhou, Yuanyang Yan, Jiang Cheng, Cailong Zhou
Summary: This study presents a wedge-shaped surface with multiple superwettability, which can drive droplet self-transportation in various environments. The wedge-shaped surface with a wedge angle of 9.2 degrees can increase the migration distances of water and dodecane droplets to 24.5 mm and 17.9 mm, respectively, in air. Under liquid environment, the migration distance of water droplets decreases to 22.1 mm, while the migration distance of dodecane droplets increases to 20.3 mm. Moreover, droplet convergence, transportation, and separation can be achieved on the well-designed multiple wedge tracks, with a total movement distance of up to 60.0 mm. The test shows that a sponge with two wedges has 2.1 times the oil droplet collection capacity compared to a single sponge, offering a new strategy for efficient treatment of micro-oil droplet-contaminated water.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Chen, Cailong Zhou, Tianyi Yang, Wei Zhou, Ying Chen, Linghao Wang, Chenyang Lu, Lichun Dong
Summary: This study presents a simple and efficient method for the synthesis of well-dispersed, uniformly morphological, and amine-functionalized 2D imine-linked COFs, which are incorporated into thin-film nanocomposite membranes for the recycling of pharmaceutical synthetic organic solvents. The optimized membrane exhibits high rejection rate and favorable solvent flux, making it a reliable method for efficient organic recovery and concentration of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qian Sun, Jingcheng Du, Linghao Wang, Ayan Yao, Ziye Song, Linghao Liu, Dong Cao, Ji Ma, Weiwang Lim, Wen He, Shabi Ul Hassan, Cailong Zhou, Jiangtao Liu
Summary: In this study, a COF membrane with unique super-wettability was prepared using collected COF nanofibers by filtration assembly method. It showed controllable and switchable separation performance in oil/water separation field, achieving high separation efficiency and permeance.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shuhao Xu, Qijin Tang, Shudi Li, Tengfei Liao, Huajing Cheng, Tong Lu, Nan Jiang, Zhong Lu, Cailong Zhou, Hao Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel TCN-ZIF-67/PVA@NM composite membrane with underwater superoleophobic property and antibacterial activity was prepared. The TCN-ZIF-67/PVA@NM showed high separation efficiencies for oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by SDS, CTAB or Tween 80, and the separation flux was influenced by the positive charge of ZIF-67. The composite membrane also exhibited good inhibitory effects against biofilm formation of S. aureus and MASR.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ying Chen, Li Chen, Chenyang Lu, Linghao Wang, Lichun Dong, Cailong Zhou, Xiaowei Huang
Summary: This study prepared a COF-coated polyamide membrane (PA@COF) using vapor-assisted conversion, which showed good separation ability for water-in-oil emulsions with high separation efficiency and flux.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shihong Zhou, Chenyang Lu, Wenyu Zhou, Yi Bi, Cailong Zhou, Aonan Zeng, Anjie Wang, Luxi Tan, Lichun Dong
Summary: The study successfully prepared NiCu@C/Al2O3 catalyst and found that compared to NiCu/Al2O3 without carbon encapsulation, it exhibited better catalytic performance and stability in acetylene-selective hydrogenation, demonstrating its potential as an alternative to Pd-based catalysts for acetylene-selective hydrogenation.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Zhou, Cailong Zhou, Hao Yang, Jin Wang, Jingcheng Du, Li Chen, Huizhen Shen, Luxi Tan, Lichun Dong, Xinjuan Zeng
Summary: The traditional methods for preparing Janus membranes are either too complex or lack precise control over surface wettability, layer thickness, and pore structure. This study successfully regulated asymmetric wettability and layer thickness on copper mesh using an interface-confined surface engineering strategy, enabling efficient liquid manipulation. The Janus copper mesh demonstrated superior performance in oil/water separation and fog collection, showing potential for applications in various fields.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingcheng Du, Li Chen, Cailong Zhou, Wei Zhou, Huizhen Shen, Xinjuan Zeng, Peizhang Zhou, Luxi Tan, Lichun Dong
Summary: The stable Zr-UiO-67 is prepared by introducing a fluorine-containing layer on its surface through a polymeric network assisted post-synthetic modification (PSM) strategy. The MOFs exhibit superlyophobic behavior towards liquids with a surface tension threshold of over 48 mN m(-1), making them a potential choice for separating various liquid-liquid mixtures and emulsions due to the protective layer improving their stability in acidic, alkaline, and saline environments.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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)