Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jung Been Park, Changhoon Choi, Sang Won Jung, Byeong Chan Min, Jong Hyun Park, Dong-Wan Kim
Summary: This study develops a stable Zn metal anode in aqueous rechargeable Zn metal batteries (ARZMBs) by designing a Sn-based interfacial layer (ZnTCF@Sn) on Zn with textured crystal facets. ZnTCF@Sn provides abundant zincophilic sites and high surface energy, resulting in fast electrochemical kinetics and dendrite-free deposition. Furthermore, the uniform Sn coverage on the ZnTCF@Sn surface inhibits side reactions and enhances reversibility during Zn deposition/dissolution.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Meng, Yucong Jiao, Peiyi Wu
Summary: A polyzwitterion protective layer (PZIL) was developed to prevent dendrite formation and side reactions on zinc anode, improving the safety and stability of zinc ion batteries. The PZIL adsorbs onto the zinc metal, inhibiting side reactions, and chelates with zinc ions to regulate solvation structure. Additionally, the Hofmeister effect enhances interfacial contact during electrochemical characterization. The symmetrical zinc battery with PZIL exhibited stable performance for over 1000 hours at an ultra-high current density of 40 mA cm(-2).
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenyang Zhao, Ying Du, Zhikun Guo, Aosai Chen, Nannan Liu, Xingyuan Lu, Lishuang Fan, Yu Zhang, Naiqing Zhang
Summary: The construction of bifunctional MIL-125(Ti)-Zn as an interface modification layer for the zinc metal anode effectively suppresses the competitive hydrogen evolution reaction and dendrite formation, enhancing the cycling performance and Coulombic efficiency.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huan Yu, Haixin Yao, Yaqi Zheng, Dan Liu, Jun Song Chen, Yan Guo, Nian Wu Li, Le Yu
Summary: This study reports a freestanding host of hierarchical lotus root-like Zn/N-doped carbon hollow nanofibers-based paper decorated with interconnected Zn/N-doped carbon nanocages. This host exhibits a well-distributed metallic Zn and N-doped carbon species, which can reduce the nucleation overpotential and avoid the evolution of hydrogen bubbles. The experimental results demonstrate that this unique host has the ability to control Zn deposition and ensure stable cycling duration.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Soochan Kim, Uiseok Hwang, Kaiwei Yang, Misuk Cho, Jae-Do Nam, Youngkwan Lee
Summary: Zn-metal anodes have great potential for aqueous Zn-ion batteries due to their high capacity and abundance. However, dendrite growth and corrosion hinder their practical application. This study uses carboxylated hollow ceria nanostructures to build zincophilic channels on a Zn anode, leading to improved cycling stability and electrochemical performance in Zn-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lin Hong, Xiuming Wu, Liang-Yu Wang, Min Zhong, Peiying Zhang, Lingsheng Jiang, Wei Huang, Yuling Wang, Kai-Xue Wang, Jie-Sheng Chen
Summary: The formation of Zn4SO4(OH)6middot5H2O byproducts is closely related to the direct contact between the Zn electrode and SO42-/H2O. A cation-exchange membrane of PFSA coated on the Zn surface can regulate the Zn plating/stripping behavior, resulting in a highly reversible process with corrosion-free and dendrite-free behavior.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jing Zhou, Hao Yuan, Jieqiong Li, Wei Wei, Yanmei Li, Jiawei Wang, Liwei Cheng, Da Zhang, Yang Ding, Da Chen, Hua Wang
Summary: The problems faced by Zn metal anode in wide-temperature aqueous Zn metal batteries are solved by introducing a multi-hydroxyl polymer cosolvent, resulting in high cyclic stability. Zn|| Zn symmetric cells and Zn|| PANI@V2O5 full batteries exhibit excellent performance under a wide temperature range.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenqi Bi, Jingjing Chai, Lanfen Meng, Zhendong Li, Tengpeng Xiong, Jie Shu, Xiayin Yao, Zhe Peng
Summary: Rechargeable aqueous zinc metal batteries have received great attention due to their safety and low cost. However, the growth of zinc dendrites in aqueous electrolytes severely limits the lifespan of these batteries. In this study, a strategy was proposed to enhance the activity of zinc-alloying sites by introducing a small amount of polar organic additive in the electrolyte, forming a molecular crowding layer to prevent parasitic water reduction during zinc deposition. This multifunctional interfacial structure allows stable cycling of the zinc anode and can potentially improve the performance of other aqueous metal batteries.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Huige Chen, Zechu Guo, Huashan Wang, Weiyuan Huang, Feng Pan, Ziqi Wang
Summary: A delayed nucleation strategy is proposed to improve the performance of Zn anodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries. Through a liquid metal (LM) interlayer, the reduction and deposition of Zn are temporally and spatially separated, achieving fast Zn redox kinetics and dendrite-free Zn (002) deposition. The flexible anode (Zn@LM-AgT) demonstrates stabilized Zn plating/stripping cycling over 700 hours with reduced overpotential, and when coupled with a vanadium-based cathode, the full cell exhibits six times higher remaining capacity after 1000 cycles compared to the reference cell. The delayed nucleation mechanism provides a novel approach to high-performance metallic anodes.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chenhui Ma, Xin Wang, Wenqiang Lu, Chunzhong Wang, Huijuan Yue, Guang Sun, Dong Zhang, Fei Du
Summary: The study improved the performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries by constructing NiCo-LDH coating on the Zn anode, resulting in stable operation with high efficiency at low current density and impressive capacity at higher current density. This simple and low-cost method shows potential for industrialization of aqueous Zn-ion batteries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bo Zhou, Jianping Long, Miao He, Ruixin Zheng, Dayue Du, Yu Yan, Longfei Ren, Ting Zeng, Chaozhu Shu
Summary: A multifunctional graphitic carbon nitride protective layer with bionic ion channels and high stability is prepared to inhibit dendrite growth and side reactions on zinc metal anodes. This layer effectively promotes the dissociation of solvated Zn2+ and its rapid transportation, while also exhibiting excellent mechanical strength to suppress the growth of Zn dendrites. The resulting Zn electrodeposits show uniform morphology and the half-cell and full cell configurations demonstrate improved long-term cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Vo Pham Hoang Huy, Luong Trung Hieu, Jaehyun Hur
Summary: Rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries have attracted significant interest as potential alternatives to lithium-ion batteries due to their low cost and high theoretical capacity, but constraints associated with Zn metal anodes have hindered further advancements in this technology. Various strategies have been proposed to overcome the limitations of Zn metal anodes, but a successful solution has not yet been developed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Hao, Doudou Feng, Lei Hou, Tianyu Li, Yucong Jiao, Peiyi Wu
Summary: The gel electrolyte with multifunctional charged groups can effectively address the dendrite formation issue and consecutive side reactions in aqueous Zn batteries. The charged groups can texture the Zn2+ nucleation and deposition plane, inducing uniform growth of Zn metal and eliminating side reactions for high rate performance. This design of gel electrolyte shows promise for safe, flexible, and wearable energy storage devices.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yizhou Wang, Xiangming Xu, Jian Yin, Gang Huang, Tianchao Guo, Zhengnan Tian, Rajeh Alsaadi, Yunpei Zhu, Husam N. Alshareef
Summary: In this study, large-area, mono-orientated 2D material (MoS2) is used for the first time to electrodeposit truly epitaxial Zn anodes. The continuous MoS2 films are shown to be an effective strategy for suppressing metal dendrites.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yanlu Mu, Tianyi Zhou, Dexing Li, Wen Liu, Peng Jiang, Lan Chen, Henghui Zhou, Guanglu Ge
Summary: This study presents a one-step strategy to in-situ fabricate a ZnF2-Cu protective layer on the electrode, which effectively inhibits dendrites growth and Zn corrosion in aqueous zinc batteries, leading to stable cycling performance and increased coulombic efficiency.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yu Tan, Jinjun He, Bo Wang, Cheng Chao Li, Taihong Wang
Summary: A conducting polymer intercalated MoO3 (PMO) with extensively extended interlayer spacing is developed as a high-performance cathode material for ZIBs. The intercalation of PANI facilitates charge storage and strengthens the layered structure of MoO3, resulting in high capacity and good cycling stability. DFT calculation reveals that PANI intercalation significantly lowers the Zn2+ diffusion barrier. The ZIBs based on the PMO electrode exhibit a considerable capacity of 157 mAh/g at 0.5 A/g and 63.4% capacity retention after 1000 cycles.
CHINESE CHEMICAL LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yufei Zhang, Junhua Yun, Hossain M. Zabed, Yuan Dou, Guoyan Zhang, Mei Zhao, Mohammad J. Taherzadeh, Arthur Ragauskas, Xianghui Qi
Summary: This study improves the co-production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) and 1,3-propanediol (1,3-PDO) by metabolic engineering of Escherichia coli and process optimization. The co-biosynthetic pathways of 3-HP and 1,3-PDO were recruited and optimized in E. coli, coupled with cofactor regeneration systems to increase product synthesis. Pathway rebalancing and block of by-product formation improved the net titer of 3-HP and 1,3-PDO. Glycerol flux towards 3-HP and 1,3-PDO synthesis was maximized by removing metabolic repression and fine-tuning the glycerol oxidation pathway. The optimized fermentation process produced 140.50 g/L of 3-HP and 1,3-PDO, with a net yield of 0.85 mol/mol.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hossain M. Zabed, Suely Akter, Parveen Fatemah Rupani, Joseph Akor, Yufei Zhang, Mei Zhao, Cunsheng Zhang, Arthur J. Ragauskas, Xianghui Qi
Summary: Microbial conversion of waste glycerol into value-added chemicals, such as 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP), is an important bioprocessing technology. However, commercial exploitation of 3-HP biosynthesis faces challenges including toxic effects, undesirable carbon flux, low tolerance, enzyme co-factor dependence, low enzyme activity and stability, substrate inhibition and specificity. This review critically discusses the fundamentals, challenges, recent research efforts, and outlines possible strategies for sustainable and industrially exploitable 3-HP production.
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2023)
Review
Oncology
Si-yu Cao, Yu Fan, Yu-fei Zhang, Jia-ying Ruan, Yi Mu, Jin-ke Li
Summary: This study aimed to compare the effects of adjuvant chemoradiotherapy (ACR) and adjuvant chemotherapy (AC) on recurrence and survival in patients with stage III endometrial cancer after radical surgery. Data from relevant studies were analyzed, and the results showed that ACR significantly reduced the risk of local and total recurrence compared to AC. ACR was also associated with significantly better overall survival, progression-free survival, and disease-free survival.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rui Sun, Siyang Dong, Jiekai Yang, Jing Xiong, Caihong Wang, Shengjun Lu, Yufei Zhang, Haosen Fan
Summary: Peony-like structured MoS2 with intercalation of polyaniline and crystal defects was prepared by a simple hydrothermal method. The defect-rich structure and broad interlayer distance effectively enhanced the ion diffusion rate. PA-MoS2 maintained a capacity of 157.7 mA h g(-1) at 0.1 A g(-1) after 80 cycles and 77.8 mA h g(-1) at 1 A g(-1) after 750 cycles in the charge-discharge cycling test.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shunzhang You, Dao-Sheng Liu, Minghui Ye, Yufei Zhang, Yongchao Tang, Xiaoqing Liu, Cheng Chao Li
Summary: Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) face challenges such as dendritic growth and corrosion of zinc anodes, as well as hydrogen release. To address these issues, MoCl5-GICs are used as interface layers to protect zinc anodes and improve the Coulombic efficiency (CE) of ZIBs. The Zn@MGs cell with MoCl5-GICs coating shows uniform deposition and transmission of zinc ions, leading to excellent cycling stability and long lifespan. When paired with a NVO cathode, the Zn@MGs parallel to NVO full cell demonstrates remarkable capacity retention. Therefore, constructing multi-functional interface layers is a valuable method for the development of ZIBs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Zhijun Wang, Huajun She, Yufei Zhang, Yiping P. Du
Summary: The study proposes a parallel non-Cartesian spatial-temporal dictionary learning neural networks (stDLNN) framework that combines dictionary learning with deep learning algorithms. It utilizes the spatial-temporal prior information of dynamic MRI data to achieve better reconstruction quality and efficiency. Experimental results show that combining dictionary learning with deep neural networks and using spatial-temporal dictionaries can significantly improve image quality and computational efficiency for accelerating 4D-MRI, especially at high acceleration rates.
MEDICAL IMAGE ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xuehui Xu, Guoqing Wang, Yuejin Li, Yufei Zhang
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive investigation on the accumulation and biotransformation of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and their derivatives in earthworms, revealing methoxylation as a major metabolic pathway.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Xuehui Xu, Meiying Liu, Yufei Zhang, Yuexin Zhang
Summary: Although research on the toxic effects of PBDEs on animals has made progress, their phytotoxicity to plants, particularly low and medium brominated PBDE congeners, has been overlooked. This study found that PBDEs inhibited seed germination, root and shoot elongation, and seedling biomass of maize in a dose-dependent manner, with the highest inhibition rate occurring at 15 mg L-1. PBDE exposure induced lipid peroxidation and DNA damage in maize roots, as evidenced by increased levels of MDA and g-H2AX. Additionally, PBDEs increased the production of reactive oxygen species and the activity of antioxidant enzymes in the roots, with BDE-99 causing the most severe damage and ROS generation.
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yufei Zhang, Jiejing Chen, Jin Xia
Summary: This study investigated the mechanical and durability properties of slag/metakaolin-based ultra-high performance geopolymer concrete (UHPGC) reinforced with steel fibers. The results showed that increasing the steel fiber dosage and alkali concentration improved the compressive strength, with a maximum strength exceeding 140 MPa. The rapid chloride migration test indicated a moderate chloride penetration resistance, with chloride migration coefficients ranging from 6.5 x 10(-12) m(2)/s to 14.1 x 10(-12) m(2)/s. The addition of steel fibers slightly increased the chloride penetration depth, while higher sodium hydroxide solution concentration improved the chloride penetration resistance. These findings highlight the importance of considering the durability issues of steel fiber reinforced slag/metakaolin-based geopolymer concrete.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yufei Zhang, Huanran Wang, Ruixiong Li, Zhuangjie Wang, Lanning Ling, Peng Jin, Haiyang Wang
Summary: In this study, an electro-hydrogen cogeneration system combining compressed air energy storage (CAES) and methanol cracking reaction (MCR) was proposed to solve the issues of insufficient utilization of compression heat in CAES and the need for supplementary heat in MCR for hydrogen production. The system utilizes the heat generated from adiabatic compression to preheat methanol, and the carbon monoxide produced from methanol cracking to supplement the heat in the cracker and the energy release module of the CAES system. By constructing a thermodynamic model, the system's performance was investigated, with energy efficiency and exergy efficiency reaching 85.71% and 80.94% respectively.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jiaqi Ke, Zhipeng Wen, Yang Yang, Rong Tang, Yongchao Tang, Minghui Ye, Xiaoqing Liu, Yufei Zhang, Cheng Chao Li
Summary: Artificial interface layer engineering is an effective strategy for protecting zinc anode, but the high conductivity of most layers contributes to parasitic reactions. A new imidazole polymeric ionic liquid layer is designed to inhibit anion diffusion and promote zinc ion migration. The resulting cells demonstrate high bulk ionic conductivity and capacity retention, indicating potential practical application.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengzhao Zhang, Minghui Ye, Yufei Zhang, Yongchao Tang, Xiaoqing Liu, Cheng Chao Li
Summary: A protective Zn-3(PO4)(2)·4H2O layer is constructed on Zn foil using a hydrothermal method, improving the performance of Zn metal anodes in aqueous Zn metal batteries. The Zn@ZnPO anodes show no dendritic growth and maintain their stability after cycles, enabling highly reversible Zn plating/stripping behavior and long cycling lifespans.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guigui Liu, Yongchao Tang, Hongqing Li, Jiangfeng He, Minghui Ye, Yufei Zhang, Zhipeng Wen, Xiaoqing Liu, Cheng Chao Li
Summary: Achieving a stable quasi-underpotential magnesium plating/stripping chemistry (UPMC) on a zinc substrate in new hydrated eutectic electrolytes (HEEs) can prevent anode passivation in aqueous rechargeable magnesium batteries (ARMBs). The unique eutectic property of the electrolyte expands the lower limit of the electrochemical stability window (ESW) and allows for reversible UPMC. When combined with sulfonic acid-doped polyaniline (SPANI) cathodes, UPMC-based full cells exhibit high energy/power densities and voltage plateau, surpassing conventional aqueous systems.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhaoyu Zhang, Yufei Zhang, Minghui Ye, Yongchao Tang, Zhipeng Wen, Xiaoqing Liu, Cheng Chao Li
Summary: A simple and universal surface engineering strategy is proposed to address the issues of volume expansion and slow kinetics in SiOx/C anodes. By introducing a B-/F-enriched buffering interphase onto SiOx/C through thermal treatment of pre-adsorbed lithium salts at 400 degrees C, the resulting anode exhibits both high-rate performance and long-term cycling durability.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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)
