Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tao Chen, Bo Liu, Mingxin Li, Li Zhou, Dajun Lin, Xiaobo Ding, Jie Lian, Jiwei Li, Rong He, Tao Duan, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: Integration of schottky junction and defect engineering on adsorbent-semiconductors offers a promising strategy for photocatalytic reduction of U(VI). The BC-MoS2-x heterojunction exhibited high removal efficiency, cycle stability, and selective U(VI) removal in the presence of competing metal cations. The use of organic matter as a hole trapping agent to enhance U(VI) removal efficiency may pave the way for the development of rationally designed heterojunction photocatalysts.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Owais Jalil, Chandra Mouli Pandey, Devendra Kumar
Summary: An ultrasensitive electrochemical biosensor was developed using MoS2@rGO nanohybrid as the sensing platform, allowing for label-free detection of EpCAM and successful detection of EpCAM antigen in different samples. The biosensor exhibited high selectivity, reproducibility, and stability.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Raja Nehru, Balamurugan Senthil Kumar, Chiu-Wen Chen, Cheng-Di Dong
Summary: This study successfully designed a MoS2 nanosheet array decorated on reduced graphene oxide for the electrochemical detection of nitrobenzene in water. The developed sensor showed a wide linear range, low limit of detection, excellent sensitivity, good cycle stability, and repeatability. It can effectively detect hazardous nitrobenzene in tap and river water samples.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qian Li, Mingqi Xu, Tong Wang, Haijun Wang, Jingwen Sun, Jingquan Sha
Summary: In this study, CoS2/MoS2/PDDA-rGO/PMo12 nanocomposites were synthesized using a simple hydrothermal process to address the poor cycling stability and low rate capability of MoS2 as electrode materials for LIBs. The resulting nanocomposites exhibited improved capacity and stability, indicating the potential of MoS2-based nanocomposites as high-performance electrode materials for LIBs.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ali Alsalme
Summary: Carbon nanotubes intercalated graphene oxide nanosheets were functionalized with molybdenum disulfide nanoparticles to enhance porosity and surface area for faster Hg(II) ions diffusion and sorption. The material exhibited high selectivity for Hg(II) sorption and was successfully applied for trace Hg(II) preconcentration and determination in various samples. The method showed high precision and accuracy, making it a valuable tool for environmental monitoring and pollution control.
Article
Electrochemistry
Tomasz Kedzierski, Karolina Wenelska, Damian Beben, Beata Zielinska, Ewa Mijowska
Summary: In this study, thin films based on ultrafast self-expanded reduced graphene oxide (ERGO) and exfoliated molybdenum disulfide (ex-MoS2) were prepared via vacuum-assisted filtration and tested as anodes in Li-ion half-cells. The film with a GO to ex-MoS2 ratio of 1:1 showed the highest specific capacity and stability. The proposed Li-ion half-cells are free of any non-active materials, reducing the cost of the energy storage device.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaifu Yu, Yi Li, Xin Cao, Ruixiang Wang, Li Zhou, Linzhen Wu, Ningning He, Jia Lei, Dengjiang Fu, Tao Chen, Rong He, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: In this study, amidoxime-rich g-C3N4 material was successfully synthesized for photo-assisted uranium extraction from seawater. The material exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and antibacterial properties, overcoming the limitation of uranium extraction caused by marine biofouling.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanqiao Ding, Xuezheng Guo, Delin Kuang, Xiaofei Hu, Yong Zhou, Yong He, Zhigang Zang
Summary: This study synthesized ternary MoS2-rGO-Cu2O composites with enhanced ppb-level NO2 sensing characteristics, achieving highest response to 500 ppb NO2 at room temperature compared to pure MoS2 and binary MG15. The synergy of shell-structure, mesoporous, heterojunction construction, and enhanced conductivity contributed to the improved sensing performance of the ternary sensor.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Chen Chang, Xin Guan, Jingya Lin, Hui Nie, Xingping Zhou, Xiaolin Xie, Yunsheng Ye
Summary: This study successfully prepared polymer composites with efficient heat dissipation and flame retardancy by combining hydrothermal reaction and in situ fragmentation. By adding molybdenum disulfide decorated silver nanowires and 3D reduced graphene oxide aerogel micro-particles, the thermal conductivity of the composite was significantly improved, while reducing the heat release rate and total heat release.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tao Chen, Kaifu Yu, Changxue Dong, Xin Yuan, Xiang Gong, Jie Lian, Xin Cao, Mingzhe Li, Li Zhou, Baowei Hu, Rong He, Wenkun Zhu, Xiangke Wang
Summary: Nuclear energy is a promising energy source to replace traditional fossil fuels due to its high energy density and carbon-free emission. However, the limited storage of uranium ore and uranium-containing wastewater pose challenges to the sustainable development of nuclear energy. Therefore, extracting and recycling uranium from seawater and wastewater is necessary for the sustainable development of nuclear energy and environmental protection.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xianglu Yin, Aijun Teng, Zehua Zeng, Hong Meng, Wei Wu
Summary: This study presents a facile and scalable technology for preparing 2D-MoS2/GO composite without any additives. By exfoliating bulk MoS2 in GO aqueous dispersion under high shear force, the amphiphilic GO nanosheets play a vital role in the exfoliation of MoS2 and preventing its agglomeration. The optimized exfoliation conditions yield 2D-MoS2 nanosheets with desirable dimensions, which are uniformly dispersed in water. The resulting 2D-MoS2/GO film exhibits exceptional volume specific capacitance and cycle stability in supercapacitors.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cheng Lv, Shaolong Li, Yusi Che, Haotian Chen, Yongchun Shu, Jilin He, Jianxun Song
Summary: The electrochemical behavior of MoS2 in NaCl-KCl eutectic system was investigated, revealing a two-step reduction, while free molybdenum ions exhibited a three-step reduction. The valence of molybdenum free ions was estimated to be Mo-6(+), with different reduction potentials compared to MoS2.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuhui Liu, Yaning Lu, Shuang Zhang, Xiaoyan Li, Zhibin Zhang, Liya Ge, MengYu Chang, Yunhai Liu, Grzegorz Lisak, Sheng Deng
Summary: In this study, an amphiphilic ligand NND was successfully synthesized and used to enhance the adsorption capacity of MoS2 particles for UO22+ by replacing H2O through hydrogen bonding. The NND-modified MoS2 showed higher adsorption capacity and stronger stability under extreme conditions.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhe Ren, Yunbo Shi, Tianming Song, Tian Wang, Bolun Tang, Haodong Niu, Xiaoyu Yu
Summary: In this study, a low-temperature flexible gas sensor based on polyimide (PI) was developed, with a high selectivity and wide NH3 detection range, as well as advantages of low power consumption, short response-recovery time, low working temperature, flexibility, and variability. This sensor provides a new framework for the development of pollutant sensors that can be utilized in an industrial environment.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hyeonggeun Choi, Suok Lee, Min-Cheol Kim, Yeonsu Park, A-Rang Jang, Wook Ahn, Jung Inn Sohn, Jong Bae Park, John Hong, Young-Woo Lee
Summary: In this study, hierarchically ordinated two-dimensional MoS2 nanosheets on three-dimensional reduced graphene oxide aerogel were successfully designed as a new class of electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). The unique 3D hierarchical structure provided large surface areas and more active sites, resulting in remarkable electrochemical properties during the HER.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Linzhen Wu, Xiaoyong Yang, Tao Chen, Yi Li, Qi Meng, Lin Zhu, Wenkun Zhu, Rong He, Tao Duan
Summary: Uranium is a critical resource in the nuclear fuel cycle and a global environmental pollutant with dual effects of radioactivity and chemical toxicity. Reducing soluble U(VI) to relatively immovable U(IV) through photocatalytic technology can effectively decrease environmental pollution and enhance photocatalytic efficiency. The novel C3N5/reduced graphene oxide (C3N5/RGO) aerogel photocatalyst, with its 3D macroscopic morphology and microscopic 2D/2D Mott Schottky heterostructure, demonstrates high uranium removal rates and pollution resistance, offering a feasible solution for treating wastewater with nuclear radioactivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Beibei Pang, Xiaokang Liu, Tianyang Liu, Tao Chen, Xinyi Shen, Wei Zhang, Sicong Wang, Tong Liu, Dong Liu, Tao Ding, Zhaoliang Liao, Yafei Li, Changhao Liang, Tao Yao
Summary: The interaction between different atomic species of bimetallic nanoparticles is crucial for designing efficient catalysts. Utilizing a laser-assisted strategy, PtRu alloys with isolated Pt sites anchored on the Ru host were studied under electrocatalytic conditions, showing enhanced activity due to increased alloying degree. The surface-restructured PtRu alloy exhibited outstanding hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) activity and stability under various pH values, demonstrating the feasibility of surface engineering for designing advanced bimetallic catalysts.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Pan He, Ling Zhang, Linzhen Wu, Xin Yang, Tao Chen, Yi Li, Xiaoyong Yang, Lin Zhu, Qi Meng, Tao Duan
Summary: In this study, a heterojunction photocatalyst composed of carbon aerogels and CdS nanoflowers with an S-vacancy was designed for efficient removal of uranium contaminants from nuclear wastewater. The synergistic effects of the S-vacancy and heterojunction enabled spatial separation of carriers, resulting in satisfactory performance.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tao Chen, Pan He, Tong Liu, Li Zhou, Mingxin Li, Kaifu Yu, Qi Meng, Jie Lian, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: This article introduces a method for photo-assisted uranium extraction using 3D MXene-derived TiO2(M)@reduced graphene oxide (RGO) aerogel. Experimental and theoretical analysis show that this 3D structure can achieve spatial separation of electron-hole pairs and efficient removal of U(VI).
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tao Chen, Kaifu Yu, Changxue Dong, Xin Yuan, Xiang Gong, Jie Lian, Xin Cao, Mingzhe Li, Li Zhou, Baowei Hu, Rong He, Wenkun Zhu, Xiangke Wang
Summary: Nuclear energy is a promising energy source to replace traditional fossil fuels due to its high energy density and carbon-free emission. However, the limited storage of uranium ore and uranium-containing wastewater pose challenges to the sustainable development of nuclear energy. Therefore, extracting and recycling uranium from seawater and wastewater is necessary for the sustainable development of nuclear energy and environmental protection.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
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
Chemistry, Physical
Yi Li, Weidong Niu, Tao Chen, Ye Sun, Miao Yu
Summary: In this study, a new electrocatalyst, sulfur-deficient tin disulfide covered nitrogen-doped hollow carbon spheres, was reported for CO2 reduction reaction. By combining experimental analysis and calculations, it was found that this material can decrease the reaction barrier, increase CO2 adsorption capacity and affinity with the intermediate, and promote the reaction rate. Under -1.2V potential, the electrocatalyst exhibited high current density and high Faradaic efficiency for formate in a large potential range.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Tao Chen, Tong Liu, Li Zhou, Mingxin Li, Qi Meng, Kaifu Yu, Jie Lian, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: In this study, we report the use of novel BCN-HNTs nanotubes as metal-free photocatalysts for efficient uranium extraction from seawater. By introducing carbon into h-BN lattice, the BCN-HNTs exhibit remarkable uranium removal capacity and can effectively reduce high-valent uranium under light conditions.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guo Li, Changxue Dong, Genshuai Sun, Mingzhe Li, Xin Cao, Li Zhou, Tao Chen, Fan Yang
Summary: This study shows that Ag doping can regulate the energy band structure of CdSe nanosheets, leading to improved efficiency in the photocatalytic reduction of uranium.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yi Li, Yanghan Chen, Tao Chen, Guoqiang Shi, Lin Zhu, Ye Sun, Miao Yu
Summary: This study presents a highly efficient strategy for the conversion of CO2 to ethanol, achieving a high yield. By decorating Cu nanosheets with small Cu2S nanocrystals, the electrocatalyst demonstrated a relatively high positive charge on Cu, abundant interfaces, and a non-flat, stepped surface, enhancing the affinity of *CO and decreasing the barrier for *COCO formation. The strategy delivered a high partial current density of approximately 20.7 mA cm-2 and a Faraday efficiency of 46% for ethanol production.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Tao Chen, Huanhuan Dong, Tong Liu, Li Zhou, Dengjiang Fu, Beibei Pang, Jie Lian, Tao Ding, Wei Zhang, Rong He, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: In this study, a directional half-wave rectified alternating current electrochemical method was used to confine oxygen-rich uranium precursors over ultrathin 2D GO nanosheets, preparing uranium catalysts. The as-prepared uranium catalysts exhibited a considerable Faradaic efficiency of 12.7% for NH3 and an NH3 yield rate of 18.7 μgh(-1) mg(-1) for N-2 electroreduction. Operando XAS and isotope-labeling FTIR further revealed the preferred nitrogen adsorption reaction intermediate N-(2O(ax)-1 U-4O(eq)) and confirmed the key *N2Hy intermediate species derived from the fed N-2 gas. Theoretical simulations demonstrated that the U-O atomic interface originated from U 5f-O 2p orbital hybridization can accumulate partial charge from GO, facilitating N Ndissociation and reducing the thermodynamic energy barrier of the first hydrogenation step.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaifu Yu, Yi Li, Xin Cao, Ruixiang Wang, Li Zhou, Linzhen Wu, Ningning He, Jia Lei, Dengjiang Fu, Tao Chen, Rong He, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: In this study, amidoxime-rich g-C3N4 material was successfully synthesized for photo-assisted uranium extraction from seawater. The material exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and antibacterial properties, overcoming the limitation of uranium extraction caused by marine biofouling.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Nan Li, Yilin Wang, Li Zhou, Dengjiang Fu, Tao Chen, Xiaoming Chen, Qing Wang, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the combined effects of biochar and plant roots on U-stressed rhizosphere soil and found that this combination can significantly decrease the content of extractable U, improve soil physicochemical properties, enzyme activities and nutritional level, as well as increase the abundance and diversity of bacterial community.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaochuan Deng, Geng Zou, Boyuan Tu, Mingfang Hu, Wenkun Zhu, Rong He, Tao Chen
Summary: In this study, ZnO nanoparticles with abundant oxygen vacancies (O-v) were prepared for the photoreduction of soluble hexavalent uranium. The introduction of O-v into ZnO NPs effectively broadened the response range to visible light and enhanced the spatial separation efficiency of electron-hole pairs. The findings provide a promising strategy for designing advanced photocatalysts for selective U(vi) extraction through vacancy engineering.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lan Wang, Ya Pan, Dan Wu, Xiaokang Liu, Linlin Cao, Wei Zhang, Honglei Chen, Tong Liu, Dong Liu, Tao Chen, Tao Ding, Yi Wang, Chenglong Ding, Caitao Kang, Changli Li, Jingfu He, Tao Yao
Summary: Electrochemical water splitting using Co-based electrocatalysts is a promising method for producing renewable hydrogen. This study synthesized different types of Co-based precatalysts and conducted electrochemical tests to understand the effect of precatalyst structure on oxygen evolution reaction (OER). In-situ analysis revealed that the Co-CoO/GO precatalysts were oxidized and self-assembled into CoOOH with higher O vacancy density during water oxidation, while the Co3O4/GO precatalyst maintained its structure. This in-situ defect creation strategy in CoOOH provides guidance for the rational design of future catalysis systems.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2022)
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)
