Article
Engineering, Chemical
Saleh F. Alruwaili, Ibrahim H. Alsohaimi, Mohamed Y. El-Sayed, Hassan M. A. Hassan, Abdullah M. Aldawsari, Ahmed A. Alshahrani, Thamer S. Alraddadi
Summary: A novel ultrafiltration (UF) membrane was developed with excellent fouling resistance and high water flux, achieving efficient water treatment by modifying nanofillers.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Roqaya A. Ismail, Mahendra Kumar, Navya Thomas, Alicia Kyoungjin An, Hassan A. Arafat
Summary: A new QSiPD-rGO nanohybrid was successfully prepared and used to manufacture PES UF membranes with high flux, fouling resistance, and antibacterial properties. By adjusting the loading rate of the nanohybrid, the performance of the membranes was significantly improved.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yue Sun, Yadong Wu, Yuhao Hu, Congcong Zhu, Hao Guo, Xiang-Yu Kong, Ercang Luo, Lei Jiang, Liping Wen
Summary: By utilizing highly soluble lithium bromide solutions, specific membranes, and electrodes, thermoenhanced osmotic energy conversion can improve power density and efficiency by regulating the heat gradient. This advancement provides a basis for a closed-loop system and shows promising potential in the field of energy harvesting.
NPG ASIA MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wei Fan, Shaoxiong Zhu, Jingjing Nie, Binyang Du
Summary: Thermo-sensitive microgels called PMO-MGs were synthesized and used to prepare composited ultrafiltration membranes with improved surface hydrophilicity and antifouling performance. The PMO-MGs were spherical in shape and had an average diameter of 323±12 nm. The addition of PMO-MGs also imparted thermo-sensitive characteristics to the membranes, with an increase in pure water flux from 369.7 to 618.7 L·m(-2)·h(-1) as the temperature increased from 20 to 45°C.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Elif Gungormus, Erol Seker, Sacide Alsoy Altinkaya
Summary: In this study, a novel catalytically active polydopamine-modified poly (ether sulfone) (PES) membrane immobilized with an alumina-calcium oxide catalyst was reported for biodiesel production. The reaction conditions and membrane properties were optimized, and the successful immobilization of the catalyst was confirmed. The catalytic activity of the membrane under static and dynamic conditions was compared, and it was found that catalytic membranes with antifouling properties and alcohol stability can make biodiesel production more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fengna Dai, Ke Xu, Zhao Ke, Mengxia Wang, Chunhai Chen, Guangtao Qian, Youhai Yu
Summary: The addition of amino-functionalized poly(ionic liquid) can improve the hydrophilicity and antifouling performance of polyphenylene sulfone ultrafiltration membranes, resulting in enhanced selectivity and flux recovery rate.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhaofeng Wang, Nan Sun, Xi Ma, Jiyou Gu, Pengfei Huo, Yang Liu, Changwei Liu
Summary: Zwitterionic polymers, such as ZPAEO, have excellent hydrophilicity and antifouling properties, making them ideal for membrane-based separation applications. The research successfully synthesized ZPAEO and fabricated a membrane with improved water permeability and fouling resistance. Experimental results demonstrated the superior long-term stability and performance of the ZPAEO membrane in protein solution filtration.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Qi Wang, Shangying Zhang, Fengna Dai, Xiaoying Yan, Guangtao Qian, Chunhai Chen, Youhai Yu
Summary: In this study, phenolphthalin was successfully introduced into the molecular chain of poly(aryl ether nitrile) (PEN) to obtain carboxylated PEN (PEN-COOH) copolymers with controlled carboxylation degree. A series of PEN-COOH ultrafiltration membranes were prepared and the influence of carboxylation degree on membrane structure and performance was studied. The results showed that increasing carboxylation degree improved membrane surface characteristics and hydrophilicity, while decreasing water and permeation flux but enhancing BSA rejection ratio. Additionally, the membranes exhibited improved antifouling properties, with the PEN-COOH-60% membrane showing the best comprehensive performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Diao Yuan, Yajun Qin, Songsong Li, Shenghua Du, Yaoyao Xu, Qiang Weng, Pei Chen, Xinbing Chen, Zhongwei An
Summary: A novel monomer DFTMTE was synthesized and utilized to prepare densely sulfonated copolymer membranes with high ion exchange capacity and conductivity, exhibiting significantly improved performance compared to commercially available membranes, attributed to excellent microphase separation and quinoxaline-based crosslinking.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Zahra Esmaeilzadeh, Mohammad Karimi, Ahmad Mousavi Shoushtari, Mehran Javanbakht
Summary: This study successfully fabricated and characterized the SPEEK nanocomposite of polydopamine coated multi-walled carbon nanotube (P@MWCNT), showing improved dimensional stability and enhanced proton conductivity. Through innovative approach based on interfacial energies, it was found that increasing the interfacial energy between P@MWCNTs and polymer chains contributes to the transfer of protons along the interface region of nanofiller and matrix.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yuanyuan Wang, Hongcheng Shen, Chaofei Cui, Lei Hou, Wenbo Chen, Qian Liu, Jingmei Xu, Zhe Wang, Jianglei Hu
Summary: A series of C-SPAEKS blends mixed with amine-functionalized SBA-15 particles were fabricated using the phase inversion method in the field of ultrafiltration. The nanoparticles were evenly distributed in the film, forming finger-like channels. The results showed that the amine functionalization of SBA-15 particles significantly enhanced the hydrophilicity, water flux, and antifouling properties of the membranes.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lili Liu, Yao Lu, Cong Ning, Na Li, Shouwen Chen, Zhaoxia Hu
Summary: Structure design plays a crucial role in preparing proton exchange membranes (PEMs) with excellent performance. In this study, a series of comb-shaped sulfonated fluorinated poly(aryl ether sulfone) (SPFAES) membranes were synthesized and demonstrated improved proton conductivity and physicochemical stability compared to linear SPFAE membranes. These findings offer a promising example for the synthesis of high-performance PEMs with flexible comb-shaped side chains.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Elif Gungormus, Sacide Alsoy Altinkaya
Summary: The study demonstrates the feasibility of using a membrane for sustainable silica nanopowder production, reducing energy consumption and utility costs.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ji Eun Park, Junghwan Kim, Jusung Han, Kihyun Kim, SungBin Park, Sungjun Kim, Hyun S. Park, Yong-Hun Cho, Jong-Chan Lee, Yung-Eun Sung
Summary: The sulfonated poly(arylene ether sulfone) with a 50 mol.% degree of sulfonation, SPAES50, has been successfully synthesized for use in hydrocarbon-based membrane and ionomer applications in proton-exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE). The SPAES50 membrane and the SPAES50-based ionomer (P50) were found to exhibit excellent physical and electrochemical properties, leading to higher performance in PEMWE compared to the commercial Nafion (TM) membrane and ionomer. This study demonstrates the great potential of SPAES50 as a hydrocarbon-based membrane and ionomer for PEMWE applications.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maheswari Purushothaman, Adhikesavan Harikrishnan, P. Senthil Kumar, Jenet George, Gayathri Rangasamy, Vinoth Kumar Vaidyanathan
Summary: Composite polymeric membranes with enhanced anti-fouling properties and antimicrobial activities were prepared using the phase inversion technique with poly (ether-ether-sulfone) (PEES)/polyethylene glycol and n-ZnO. The addition of PEG and n-ZnO increased the surface hydrophilicity and anti-fouling properties of the membranes, leading to improved permeate flux and antibacterial capabilities. The fabricated membrane also showed significant rejection of metal ions and proteins, making it suitable for water purification.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Teklit Gebregiorgis Ambaye, Mentore Vaccari, Andrea Franzetti, Shiv Prasad, Francesca Formicola, Asia Rosatelli, Aydin Hassani, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Sami Rtimi
Summary: Soil contamination by petroleum hydrocarbons (PHCs) is a significant problem affecting crop growth and quality. Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) are gaining attention as a promising technology for soil remediation. This review discusses the working principles, design configuration, and advancements of BES in efficiently removing PHCs from contaminated soil. It also highlights the importance of biosurfactants and biochar in enhancing PHC degradation using BES. Further research and development are needed to improve the efficiency and scalability of BES for large-scale soil remediation and power production.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cristiano E. Rodrigues Reis, Nelson Libardi Junior, Heitor B. S. Bento, Ana Karine F. de Carvalho, Luciana Porto de Souza Vandenberghe, Carlos Ricardo Soccol, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Anuj K. Chandel
Summary: This review provides a comprehensive analysis of specific strategies, such as applying extraneous proteins and additives, enzyme recycling, and the effect of washing pre-treated biomass on the production of 2G sugar at large scales in lignocellulose biorefineries.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinsheng Luo, Shun Yu, Daliang Xu, Junwen Ding, Xuewu Zhu, Jiajian Xing, Teng Wu, Xiang Zheng, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Xiaoxiang Cheng, Heng Liang
Summary: Catalytic membrane based oxidation-filtration processes (AOP-CM) provide an efficient water purification strategy by combining physical separation and chemical oxidation. However, the low efficiency of heterogeneous AOPs in catalytic membranes has hampered the application of AOP-CM. To improve the efficiency, an isoporous AlOx/La2CoMnO6-delta ceramic membrane (IAPCM) with nano-confinement characteristics was prepared. The well-designed pore structure of IAPCM resulted in excellent water permeance and size-exclusion performance. Addition of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) enabled ultrafast degradation of organic micropollutants in the IAPCM system. This work emphasizes the significance of pore structure design for high-performance AOP-CM processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Parisa Eskandari, Ehsan Amarloo, Hadis Zangeneh, Mashallah Rezakazemi, Mohammad Reza Zamani, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: L-Proline (2%)-TiO2/BiOBr (30%) nanocomposite was synthesized and showed high photocatalytic performance in visible light and infrared radiation for the removal of methylene blue and congo red from contaminated wastewater. The addition of L-Proline and BiOBr to TiO2 sol improved the photocatalytic activity and the nanocomposite showed strong absorption near infrared wavelengths.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
N. Ramesh Reddy, A. Sai Kumar, P. Mohan Reddy, Raghava Reddy Kakarla, Sang Woo Joo, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: The development of heterojunction interfaces with efficient metal oxide nanostructures is the most appealing approach for improving energy storage and conversion performance. A heterojunction Co3O4-CuO nanocomposite was synthesized via hydrothermal process and showed superior electrochemical supercapacitor and water splitting performances compared to pristine Co3O4 and CuO nanostructures.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Rakesh Kumar, Anurag Verma, Md. Refat Jahan Rakib, Pankaj Kumar Gupta, Prabhakar Sharma, Ankit Garg, Pierre Girard, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: This review discusses the fate and transport of micro(nano)plastics and their interactions with different biochar in aqueous and column porous media. Biochar shows high removal efficiency for microplastics, but its adsorption capacity is influenced by environmental conditions.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Farhad Ahmadijokani, Hossein Molavi, Majed Amini, Addie Bahi, Stefan Wuttke, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Milad Kamkar, Orlando J. Rojas, Frank Ko, Mohammad Arjmand
Summary: The exceptional stability and functional groups of UiO-66 make it a versatile candidate for various applications, including wastewater treatment. Post-synthetic modification of UiO-66 allows for a broad range of potential uses. However, its commercial applications have been hindered by the polycrystalline nature of the powder. In this research, modification with UiO-66-NH2 and post-processing with nanofibers were employed to facilitate water decontamination.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Govardhana Reddy Peddiahgari Vasu, Krishna Reddy Motakatla Venkata, Raghava Reddy Kakarla, Kalluri V. S. Ranganath, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: This article explores the research of Pd-PEPPSI complexes in recent years, introducing the synthesis of these catalysts and their applications in various reactions. The article also discusses the reusable heterogeneous PdPEPPSI complexes and their catalytic applications, and concludes with a discussion on chiral Pd complexes and their asymmetric transformations.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mohammadreza Khalaj, Mohammadreza Kamali, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, M. Elisabete. V. Costa, Raf Dewil, Lise Appels, Isabel Capela
Summary: Engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) have been introduced into the market for various applications. The synthesis of new generations of ENMs is now considering environmental, economic, and social criteria alongside technical aspects for sustainability. Therefore, it is crucial to identify the appropriate criteria for ENM synthesis as the technologies move from laboratory to pilot and full-scale production. This study adopts a fuzzy-Delphi methodology to identify the main criteria and sub-criteria for sustainable fabrication of ENMs, and assesses the level of consensus among experts on their relative importance. Health and safety risks of equipment and materials, solvent used, and availability of green experts were identified as the most critical criteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
A. Ourefelli, A. Hajjaji, K. Trabelsi, L. Khezami, B. Bessais, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, J. Kiwi, S. Rtimi
Summary: This study presents an electrochemical preparation of Ta2O5 nanotubes decorated with Cu2O nanoparticles. These nanotubes showed fast bacterial inactivation under low-intensity solar irradiation. The Cu2O decoration accelerated the inactivation kinetics by several orders of magnitude compared to bare Ta2O5 nanotubes. The study provides a systematic characterization of the surface properties and proposes a mechanism for the antibacterial activity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Won Young Jang, Ch. Venkata Reddy, Rui Wang, Jaewon Choi, Jihoon Son, Raghava Reddy Kakarla, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Jaesool Shim
Summary: This study investigates the electrochemical activity of novel VO2(B) nanowire/g-C3N4 hybrid architecture cathode materials, which show promising potential as suitable cathode materials for high-power LIBs due to their unique structure and excellent electronic conductivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Deepti Agrawal, Kelvin Awani, Seyed Ali Nabavi, Venkatesh Balan, Mingjie Jin, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Kashyap Kumar Dubey, Vinod Kumar
Summary: This article discusses the importance of the fermentation industry as a sustainable solution for decarbonizing the chemical sector. It explores different types of fermentation processes and their impact on carbon release and decarbonization. The advantages of bio-based products over their fossil-based competitors, especially from an environmental perspective, are highlighted. Additionally, the benefits of biogenic CO2 from the fermentation industry and CO2 removal as a platform for carbon offsetting are covered.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nadjem Lakhdari, Delloula Lakhdari, Mohammed Berkani, Yasser Vasseghian, Fatsah Moulai, Mohammed M. Rahman, Rabah Boukherroub, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: NiFe-PANI nanocomposites were synthesized and used for efficient photocatalytic degradation of diclofenac sodium (DCF) in water sources. The nanocomposites showed a stable and superior photocatalytic efficiency, even after cycles of recycling.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Samaneh Mashhadikhan, Reyhane Ahmadi, Abtin Ebadi Amooghin, Hamidreza Sanaeepur, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi, Mashallah Rezakazemi
Summary: This review paper explores the chemistry and applications of high-temperature polymers used as membranes for wastewater treatment and water recycling. It emphasizes the importance of thermally stable polymer membranes in purifying wastewater at elevated temperatures and summarizes recent advances in membrane fabrication techniques.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hossein Molavi, Kamyar Mirzaei, Erfan Jafarpour, Ali Mohammadi, Mohammad Sepehr Salimi, Mashallah Rezakazemi, Megha M. Nadagouda, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: Nanodiamonds (NDs) are carbon-based nanoparticles with high surface area, chemical stability, and unique adsorption properties, making them promising for wastewater treatment. This review highlights the application of NDs in adsorption, photocatalytic degradation, and membrane separation, emphasizing their potential, challenges, and future directions in the field.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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)
