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Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jun Zeng, Mengnan Zhang, Erjie Yang, Fucheng Tian, Liangbin Li
Summary: si-MCT is a novel strategy for identifying multi-branched crack tips step by step, achieving crack tip identification in deliberately chosen local regions and automatically updating these regions as the cracks propagate. It introduces a new concept of the active crack tip zone to handle extreme circumstances, and has shown promising results in various tests.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Tingyu Xu, Cui Nie, Fan Peng, Junfang Sheng, Liangbin Li
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of elastic yielding in polymer glasses after cold drawing and annealing. Molecular dynamics simulation reveals that the emergence of elastic yielding requires particles with mobility and structural ordering at the bond level. A theoretical model is proposed to explain the relationship between elastic yielding stress and bond orientation parameter and dissipated energy.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Yu, Xunshuang Zhang, Yanran Lu, Wei Chen, Xin Chen, Liangbin Li
Summary: Polyethylene nanofibrous membranes (PENFMs) modified by one-step grafting strategy, called amidoximated membrane (AM) adsorbents, show supreme uranium uptake capacity and long service life. AM adsorbents exhibit excellent hydrophilicity, good adsorption capacity, and outstanding affinity for uranium. They can be reused for more than 10 cycles and have broad potential in the industrialization of uranium extraction from seawater.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Cui Nie, Fan Peng, Renkuan Cao, Kunpeng Cui, Junfang Sheng, Wei Chen, Liangbin Li
Summary: This review summarizes the recent achievements in flow-induced crystallization (FIC) of polymers in the past five years. It discusses FIC models and theories, FIC experiments under controlled flow and complex processing conditions, and the advances in FIC computer simulation. Understanding FIC is crucial for optimizing polymer processing parameters and studying phase transitions under non-equilibrium conditions.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yuqi Xiong, Zhijie Xia, Ai Lu, Wei Chen
Summary: Understanding the microstructure change of polymer nanocomposites under elongation deformation is crucial for establishing structure-property relationships. In this study, a new in situ extensional rheology NMR device was developed to obtain both macroscopic and microscopic information. A quantitative method was established to analyze the interfacial layer fraction and polymer matrix orientation distribution. The results showed that the interfacial layer has a minor influence on mechanical property change, while rubber network strand reorientation plays a major role. This study contributes to the understanding of the reinforcement mechanism in polymer nanocomposites.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Dafaalla M. D. Babiker, Zubaida Rukhsana Usha, Caixia Wan, Mohmmed Mun ELseed Hassaan, Xin Chen, Liangbin Li
Summary: This review article summarizes the fundamental requirements and properties of ideal separators for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (NIBs). Different types of battery membranes are discussed, and the fabrication and development of hybrid composite separators based on porous polyethylene (PE) membranes are described. The article also discusses advanced battery separators and compares various preparation processes for high-performance hybrid PE separators. Finally, the article provides a brief outlook for future trends in this research area.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Changzhu Lv, Hang Guo, Shengyao Feng, Qi Yan, Chunlei Xu, Wancheng Yu, Liangbin Li, Kunpeng Cui
Summary: In this study, the deformation mechanism of amorphous polymeric materials was investigated using ultrasmall-angle X-ray scattering. A stretch-induced phase separation behavior was observed in plasticized poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) for the first time. The phase separation is influenced by stress concentration and the network structure, and the phase size increases with strain.
Article
Polymer Science
Dongmei Huang, Yun Dong, Hang Guo, Erjie Yang, Yiwen Chen, Mi Luo, Ziwen Pan, Jiandang Liu, Liangbin Li, Hongjun Zhang, Bangjiao Ye
Summary: Using the newly developed high count rate positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) facility, in situ PALS experiments were performed for the first time on the continuous stretching process of polymers to analyze the minute-scale evolution of free-volume holes. The tensile process was divided into four distinct stages based on the stress-strain relationship and PALS results, showing the enlargement of free-volume hole size and increasing anisotropy of free-volume holes. This work demonstrates the feasibility of disclosing the minute-scale evolution of material microstructure through in situ PALS experiments.
Article
Polymer Science
Xu Chen, Changzhu Lv, Yahui Li, Zishuo Wu, Renkuan Cao, Weihang Fei, Jin Lv, Wei Chen
Summary: The complicated chemical structure and acetalization mechanism of poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) were revealed using multidimensional NMR with 13C labeling. Isotope enrichment helped determine the sequence distribution of vinyl butyral (VB) and vinyl alcohol (VA) monomers in the PVB backbone, while NMR experiments identified primary, secondary, and tertiary carbons. Various 2D-NMR experiments established coupling through chemical bond or space correlation. The resolved information from 1H and 13C NMR spectra provided insights into the acetalization reaction mechanism.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liang Li, Min Hu, Changlong Hu, Bowen Li, Shanguang Zhao, Ting Zhou, Jinglin Zhu, Meiling Liu, Liangbin Li, Jun Jiang, Chongwen Zou
Summary: This paper proposes a new method to achieve ultrafast H transport in the WO3 layer by using an acid solution/WO3/ITO sandwich structure, which solves the problem of mass storage and removal in solids. The experiments show that this approach can be extended to the study of other atoms and oxides.
Article
Polymer Science
Weihang Fei, Zishuo Wu, Hong Cheng, Yuqi Xiong, Wei Chen, Lingpu Meng
Summary: The addition of small molecular plasticizer is an efficient strategy to improve the process ability and macroscopic performance of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA). This study investigates the influence of plasticizer on chain dynamics and morphology using PVA film with varying glycerol addition levels. The results show that increasing glycerol addition levels decrease the melting temperature and crystallization temperature of PVA, in accordance with Flory's theory. Moreover, the addition of glycerol enhances chain dynamics in the mobile domain and increases the dimensionality of the plasticized PVA film.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Jing Lv, Xu Chen, Zi-Shuo Wu, Ya-Hui Li, Wei Chen
Summary: The chain dynamics heterogeneity of poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) plasticized by triethylene glycol bis(2-ethylhexanoate) (TEG-EH) was investigated using solid-state NMR techniques. The plasticized PVB exhibited two domains with distinct molecular dynamics differences, referred to as rigid and soft domains, where the soft domain contained a higher concentration of plasticizer. The study revealed that the activation energy of components in the soft domain of plasticized PVB were lower compared to the pristine PVB.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Wei Tao, Wancheng Yu, Xiangyu Zou, Wei Chen
Summary: A machine learning methodology using deep neural network (DNN) is presented for interpreting multidimensional solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (SSNMR) of synthetic and natural polymers. The proposed DNN-based method efficiently determines the tensor orientation of CSA of both C-13 and N-15, providing valuable structure and molecular dynamics information. The method achieves high prediction precision with low training costs and high efficiency.
JOURNAL OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zubaida Rukhsana Usha, Dafaalla M. D. Babiker, Yilei Zhao, Xin Chen, Liangbin Li
Summary: The use of advanced polymeric membrane-based separation technology with layer-by-layer modification technique has proven to be effective in preventing contaminations and achieving efficient water separation from oily wastewater. The modified membrane exhibits excellent superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic properties, leading to high separation efficiency and permeate flux. It also possesses antibacterial properties and can remove multiple pollutants from oily wastewater in an energy-efficient manner.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yahui Li, Wei Tao, Wei Chen
Summary: The three-phase structure of poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)-iodine complexes was studied using solid-state NMR. The micro-extension of the PVA segment in the interphase and amorphous domains was confirmed, and it was found that the increasing iodine concentration led to an increment in the hydrogen-bonded C(H) fractions in both the amorphous and interphase domains. The results provide evidence for the aggregation model for the formation mechanism of PVA-iodine complexes.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shun-Shun Chen, Xu-Xiu Chen, Tian-Yu Yang, Li Chen, Zheng Guo, Xing-Jiu Huang
Summary: A temperature-modulated sensing strategy was proposed to identify and determine BTEX compounds. Highly effective identification of BTEX was achieved using linear discrimination and convolutional neural network analyses. Additionally, quantitative analysis of concentration was accomplished by establishing the relationship between concentration and response.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Myungkyung Noh, Jeong Yeon Sim, Jisung Kim, Jee Hwan Ahn, Hye-Young Min, Jong-Uk Lee, Jong-Sook Park, Ji Yun Jeong, Jae Young Lee, Shin Yup Lee, Hyo-Jong Lee, Choon-Sik Park, Ho-Young Lee
Summary: This study reveals that chronic exposure to PM induces chronic inflammation and development of COPD by dysregulating NAD+ metabolism and subsequent SIRT1 deficiency in pulmonary macrophages. Activation of SIRT1 by resveratrol effectively mitigates PM-induced inflammation and COPD development. Targeting metabolic and epigenetic reprogramming in macrophages induced by PM is a promising strategy for COPD treatment.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Liu, Linlin Qin, Yiming Qin, Tong Yang, Haoran Lu, Yulong Liu, Qiqi Zhang, Wenyan Liang
Summary: Co/NC/PAC electrode was prepared by compounding ZIF-67 with powder-activated carbon for the electrocatalytic treatment of nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The degradation efficiency of the four compounds reached 90.2-93.7% under optimal conditions, and the degradation order was pyridazine < pyrimidine < pyrazine < pyridine.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Julien Couturier, Pierre Tamba Oulare, Blanche Collin, Claire Lallemand, Isabelle Kieffer, Julien Longerey, Perrine Chaurand, Jerome Rose, Daniel Borschneck, Bernard Angeletti, Steven Criquet, Renaud Podor, Hamed Pourkhorsandi, Guilhem Arrachart, Clement Levard
Summary: This study analyzes the properties of bauxite residue samples and explores the influence of bauxite ore origin, storage conditions, and storage time. The results show that the speciation of yttrium is related to the origin of bauxite ore, while no significant variation was observed with storage conditions or aging of the residues.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Sakthinarenderan Saikumar, Ravi Mani, Mirunalini Ganesan, Inbakandan Dhinakarasamy, Thavamani Palanisami, Dharani Gopal
Summary: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems poses a growing concern due to its trophic transfer and negative effects on marine organisms. This study investigates the transfer and impacts of polystyrene microplastics in an estuarine food chain. The results show that microplastics can be transferred through the food chain, although the transfer rates are low. The exposed organisms exhibit stress responses, suggesting the potential risk of microplastics reaching humans through the food chain.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yan-Jiao Li, Ying Yuan, Wen-Bing Tan, Bei-Dou Xi, Hui Wang, Kun-Long Hui, Jia-Bao Chen, Yi-Fan Zhang, Lian-Feng Wang, Ren-Fei Li
Summary: This review investigated and analyzed the distribution, composition, and abundance of heavy metals and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in landfill. The results showed that heavy metals have lasting effects on ARGs, and complexes of heavy metals and organic matter are common in landfill. This study provides a new basis to better understand the horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of ARGs in landfill.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jessy Joseph, Ari Vaisanen, Ajay B. Patil, Manu Lahtinen
Summary: Efficient and environmentally friendly porous hybrid adsorbent beads have been developed for the removal of arsenic from drinking water. The structural tuning of the adsorbents has been shown to have a significant impact on their adsorption performance, with high crystallinity leading to increased adsorption capacity and selectivity towards As5+.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yangyang Liu, Minhua Xiao, Kaiqin Huang, Juntao Cui, Hongli Liu, Yingxin Yu, Shengtao Ma, Xihong Liu, Meiqing Lin
Summary: This study measured the levels of phthalate metabolites in breast milk collected from mothers in southern China. The results showed that phthalates are still prevalent in the region, and breastfeeding contributes to phthalate intake in infants. However, the levels detected do not pose significant health risks to infants based on dietary exposure. The increasing exposure to certain phthalates calls for further research into their sources and potential risks.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiqiang Wu, Jianxing Sun, Liting Xu, Hongbo Zhou, Haina Cheng, Zhu Chen, Yuguang Wang, Jichao Yang
Summary: Ocean depth affects microbial diversity, composition, and co-occurrence patterns of microplastic microbial communities. Deterministic processes dominate the assembly of mesopelagic plastisphere microbial communities, while stochastic processes shape the assembly of bathypelagic microbial communities. The relationships between microorganisms in the mesopelagic layer are more complex and stable, with Proteobacteria and Actinobacteriota playing important roles.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tingting Xiao, Renjie Chen, Chen Cai, Shijie Yuan, Xiaohu Dai, Bin Dong, Zuxin Xu
Summary: Based on the efficiency of catalytic ozonation techniques in enhancing sludge dewaterability, this study investigated its effectiveness in simultaneous reduction of antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes. The results showed that catalytic ozonation conditioning changed the distribution of antibiotics and achieved high degradation rates. It also significantly reduced the abundance of ARGs, inhibited horizontal gene transfer, and decreased the signal transduction of typical ARGs host bacteria.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yang Deng, Xiaohong Guan
Summary: This article discusses two different development approaches for ferrate(VI) technology in water treatment, arguing that process integration is a promising method that can drive technological innovation and revolution in water treatment, achieving higher treatment efficiency, reduced costs and energy consumption, and a smaller physical footprint.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhe Zhang, Lu Zhang, Zhihao Huang, Yuxin Xu, Qingqing Zhao, Hongju Wang, Meiqing Shi, Xiangnan Li, Kai Jiang, Dapeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a floating catalytic foam was designed and prepared to enhance the mass transfer in immobilized photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. The floating catalytic foam could float on the water surface and establish a temperature gradient, effectively promoting the diffusion and adsorption of target molecules during the photocatalytic process.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Nafees, Adiba Khan Sehrish, Sarah Owdah Alomrani, Linlin Qiu, Aasim Saeed, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Hongyan Guo
Summary: The accumulation of cadmium and antibiotics in edible plants and fertile soil is a worldwide problem. This study investigated the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles to alleviate the toxicity of both cadmium and antibiotics and promote spinach growth.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lurui Wan, Kai Wang, Yuan Chen, Zhiyong Xu, Wenbo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a low viscosity and high thermal stability SO2 absorbent with dual interacting sites was successfully synthesized. The absorbent showed the highest absorption enthalpy change and entropy change values among reported SO2 absorbents, and exhibited lower viscosity and comparable thermal stability to ILs.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhengwei Zhou, Guojie Ye, Yang Zong, Zhenyu Zhao, Deli Wu
Summary: This study utilized Mo powder and STPP to enhance the performance of the sodium percarbonate system in pollutant degradation. The presence of Mo and STPP resulted in a higher degradation rate of the model pollutant SMX, with low oxidant consumption. The system generated multiple active species through a series of chain reactions at different pH values, exhibiting excellent performance towards electron-rich pollutants. Furthermore, Mo demonstrated excellent stability and reusability.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2024)
