Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Gunay Gajimurad Valiyeva, L. Di Palma, S. R. Hajiyeva, M. A. Ramazanov, F. V. Hajiyeva, E. K. Gasimov, F. H. Rzayev
Summary: This research investigates the effectiveness of FeNi bimetallic nanoparticles in reducing high nitrate concentrations, and finds that the efficiency of nitrate degradation decreases after reusing the nanoparticles.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chen Dong, Jia-Jia Yang, Lin-Hua Xie, Ganglong Cui, Wei-Hai Fang, Jian-Rong Li
Summary: Warm-season O-3 pollution is increasing worldwide, posing a threat to human health and the environment. Researchers have developed a stable MOF that can capture airborne VOCs and decompose trace O-3. This study demonstrates the potential of bimetallic MOFs in catalytic O-3 decomposition and provides insights for developing advanced air purification materials.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Elissa Makhoul, Madona Boulos, Marc Cretin, Geoffroy Lesage, Philippe Miele, David Cornu, Mikhael Bechelany
Summary: This review focuses on the removal methods and influencing factors of organic pollutants in water, with a particular emphasis on pharmaceutical pollutants, especially paracetamol. The advantages and performance of electro-oxidation, photocatalysis, and sulfate radicals are discussed, with a focus on a unique anode material, calcium copper titanate (CCTO), and its synthesis techniques, modifications, and applications for water remediation.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
G. Mamba, P. J. Mafa, V. Muthuraj, A. Mashayekh-Salehi, S. Royer, T. I. T. Nkambule, S. Rtimi
Summary: In recent years, ABO(3) perovskite materials have been widely used in heterogeneous advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) for water treatment and disinfection due to their remarkable catalytic properties. This review provides an overview of the synthesis strategies, structure, and properties of ABO(3) materials, and discusses their recent applications in various AOPs, including photocatalysis, Fenton/photo-Fenton, persulphate activation, sonocatalysis/sonophotocatalysis, catalytic/photocatalytic ozonation, piezocatalysis/piezo photocatalysis, and photoelectrocatalytic oxidation. The catalytic activity of ABO(3) perovskites can be modulated through synthesis protocol, doping, heterojunction formation, and the incorporation of carbon nanomaterials. Moreover, the combination of ABO(3) materials with oxidants such as persulphate, H2O2, and O-3 enhances the activity of hybrid processes. The review also discusses the mechanisms of charge carriers' formation and transfer in ABO(3-)mediated AOPs.
MATERIALS TODAY NANO
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiseok Park, Dongjoon Kim, Sang Woo Byun, Hyeonwoo Shin, Yanggeun Ju, Haehyun Min, Young Jin Kim, Iljeong Heo, Melanie J. Hazlett, Minkyu Kim, Sung Bong Kang
Summary: This study investigates the effect of different Pd/Pt ratios on the catalytic methane oxidation reaction. It is found that under dry feed conditions, Pd-only catalyst exhibits the best performance, while under wet feed conditions containing water vapor, bimetallic Pd/Pt catalysts with a small fraction of Pt show superior catalytic performance.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoyu Zhao, Zhenghua Zhang
Summary: Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have proven to be effective in degrading recalcitrant pollutants in wastewater, and researchers have been focusing on advanced catalytic materials to improve AOP efficiency. Recent studies have shown the catalytic activity of FeOCl in AOP systems, leading to research on the modification and application of FeOCl-based materials. This review summarizes the progress in FeOCl as AOP catalysts and provides future perspectives for research.
CURRENT POLLUTION REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manoj M. Rajpure, Harsharaj S. Jadhav, Hern Kim
Summary: The design and synthesis of hierarchical electrocatalysts with abundant active sites has been shown to be an effective approach to improve the electrocatalytic activity for methanol oxidation. In this study, a hierarchical LDH-MOF derived NiCo-bimetallic phosphide (NiCo-MOF-P) was tested for methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) and showed high electrocatalytic activity and long-term stability. The enhanced activity is attributed to the synergistic effect of bimetallic elements, high surface area, and facilitated charge-transfer due to binder-free growth on Ni foam.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Chen, Bing Shao, Meng-Juan Tang, Xing-Lu He, Fu-Jie Yang, Ze-Ping Guo, Zhong Zhang, Chun-Ting He, Fu-Ping Huang, Jin Huang
Summary: Efforts to fabricate efficient multifunctional electrocatalysts face challenges in identifying and regulating catalytic active sites. Through the study of metal cluster structures, the role of adjacent inactive sites in regulating catalytic performance of active sites was revealed. The proposed model of metal cluster-based electrocatalysts facilitates investigations on efficient multifunctional electrocatalysts and related catalytic mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huimin Zhang, Xiaoming Su, Benjian Sun, Yake Xu, Jianyu Gong
Summary: The study showed that bimetallic Bi/Fe0 nanoparticles cooperated with citric acid and sodium citrate can efficiently remove atrazine, with high stability and long service life. The citrate iron complex plays a key role in the degradation process by broadening the applicable pH range of the traditional Fenton reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yumeng Li, Belvin Thomas, Chaoyun Tang, Tewodros Asefa
Summary: Controlling the ratio of metals in MOFs can alter the structures and tailor the electrocatalytic properties. In this study, a series of Co-Ni bimetallic MOFs with different aspect ratios were synthesized using a simple, low temperature route. Among them, the Co15Ni1-MOF exhibited the highest electrocatalytic performance for OER in alkaline solution.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Alice G. Leonel, Alexandra A. P. Mansur, Herman S. Mansur
Summary: The rapid industrialization and population growth have led to an unprecedented demand for safe, reliable, and cost-effective water supply, with the application of nanotechnology showing promise in water treatment and pollution cleanup, particularly the use of MIONs for environmental remediation. Despite concerns about nanotoxicity and environmental risks, the development of green synthesis strategies and risk assessment are vital for expanding the applications of iron oxide-based nanomaterials. This critical review contributes to the emerging knowledge on the toxicity of MIONs and highlights the potential improvements in water treatment and pollution control using advanced iron oxide-based hybrid nanostructures.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sushu Zhang, Li Zhang, Shun Fang, Jie Zhou, Jiajie Fan, Kangle Lv
Summary: Nonstoichiometric tungsten oxide (WO3-X) as a typical plasmonic semiconductor has unique properties and excellent photocatalytic performance, showing great potential in practical applications such as hydrogen evolution, nitrogen fixation, carbon dioxide reduction, and pollutant degradation. Through various synthesis methods and modification strategies, satisfactory performance of WO3-X photocatalyst can be achieved.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Waseem Hayat, Yongqing Zhang, Ze-hua Liu, Xiaodong Du
Summary: The degradation of methomyl in water was investigated using peroxydisulfate (PDS) oxidation with pyrite (PyR) and zero-valent iron (ZVI) as activators. The PyR/PDS and ZVI/PDS systems achieved 98.8% and 97.5% degradation of 20.0 mg/L MET in 20 minutes, respectively, when using 0.25 g/L PyR/ZVI and 1.0 mmol/L PDS. The degradation efficiency was enhanced by increasing the dosage of activators and oxidant concentration. The stability and applicability of the PyR/PDS system were lower compared to the ZVI/PDS system.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
A. Aarthi, M. R. Bindhu, M. Umadevi, R. Parimaladevi, G. V. Sathe, Amal M. Al-Mohaimeed, Mohamed Soliman Elshikh, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian
Summary: Leachate from landfills poses a serious threat to surface and groundwater, with potential pollution risks. This study developed a sensor using gold/silver bimetallic nanoparticles for specific detection of landfill leachate in groundwater, with the ability to detect aromatic hydrocarbons, pesticides, and heavy metals. The use of a synergetic strategy involving photocatalytic degradation and SERS detection showed promising results, demonstrating the potential for pollutant-free aquifers.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Patrik Torok, Dora Lakk-Bogath, Jozsef Kaizer
Summary: The mononuclear nonheme, low-spin iron(III)-iodosylbenzene complex with a bidentate pyridyl-benzimidazole ligands has been studied for its ability to oxidize alkanes and aldehydes. The in situ generated Fe(III) iodosylbenzene intermediate is a reactive oxidant that can activate the benzylic C-H bond of alkanes. Experimental results suggest that the C-H activation occurs through a tunneling-like HAT mechanism, with the activation step being the rate-determining step.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wen-Jing Wu, Wei-Feng Tang, Ming-Hui Xiang, Jianshe Yan, Xiumei Cao, Chang-Hui Zhou, Yan Chang, Jing Xi, Yi-Yi Cao, Yang Luan, Xin-Yu Zhang
CHEMICO-BIOLOGICAL INTERACTIONS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Minghui Xiang, Maofang Huang, Hui Li, Wenbing Wang, Yuan Huang, Zhen Lu, Chen Wang, Ruofan Si, Wei Cao
Summary: In this study, novel nanoscale zero-valent iron/cobalt@mesoporous hydrated silica core-shell particles were synthesized for the rapid degradation of Tetrabromobisphenol A. By optimizing the catalyst ratio and reaction conditions, the particles exhibited excellent reactivity and mineralization activity for TBBPA removal.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jin Zhang, Chen Wang, Minghui Xiang, Yuan Huang, Lide Jin, Zhiyuan Yang, Hui Li
Summary: The study found that compounding Fe@Fe2O3 with humic acid enhanced PMS activation and degradation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol. The Fe@Fe2O3-HA/Fe2+/PMS system achieved an increase in TCP degradation efficiency from 59% to 83% within 10 minutes under alkaline conditions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Li, Ruofan Si, Wenbing Wang, Yuan Huang, Minghui Xiang, Chen Wang, Shuai Chen, Wei Cao, Zhen Lu, Maofang Huang
Summary: Sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron (S-NZVI) dispersed in dendritic mesoporous silica nanospheres (S-NZVI/DMSN) showed enhanced pollutant degradation efficiency and rate due to improved dispersion and accessibility, with a specific surface area of 136.2m²/g, surpassing that of S-NZVI. The sustained reactivity and transportability of S-NZVI/DMSN indicated its potential for groundwater pollutant degradation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Minghui Xiang, Zhen Lu, Ziyin You, Xuechen Wang, Maofang Huang, Weixiong Xu, Hui Li
Summary: This study established a quantitative model for the interaction between the concentrations of binary surfactant mixtures NP-10+SDBS and NP-10+CTAB and resonance light scattering intensity. The results showed a significant positive correlation between the binding constants and NAPL solubilization, providing insights for the practical application of surfactants in NAPL-contaminated site remediation.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hui Li, Wei Cao, Wenbing Wang, Yuan Huang, Minghui Xiang, Chen Wang, Shuai Chen, Ruofan Si, Maofang Huang
Summary: The study investigated the mediation of carbon nanotubes in the reduction of nano goethite by Shewanella putrefaciens CN32 to improve the removal efficiency of tetrabromobisphenol A. The results showed that the electron transfer process was enhanced by CNTs and secondary mineral vivianite was formed during the reduction of alpha-FeOOH. The degradation of TBBPA was most effective at pH 8, and the byproduct bisphenol A was detected, indicating a reductive debromination pathway. Electrochemical experiments revealed the importance of electron transfer capacities in the removal of TBBPA.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wenbing Wang, Qianling Dong, Hao Qiu, Hui Li, Yitao Mao, Yiming Liu, Tiantian Gong, Minghui Xiang, Yuan Huang, Chen Wang, Rixia Zan
Summary: This study showed that Shewanella CN32 effectively reactivated aged NZVI/GO, improving the removal of TBBPA. The main removal mechanisms involved iron oxide reduction, electron transfer, and debromination induced by vivianite. This technology has potential for convenient remediation of soil, groundwater, and lake.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chunyang Li, Lide Jin, Wenbing Wang, Minghui Xiang, Chen Wang, Yuan Huang, Siyang Li, Zhen Lu, Jin Zhang, Zhiyuan Yang, Hui Li
Summary: A novel porous pyrrhotite amendment was synthesized for efficiently removing Cr(VI) by controlling and optimizing iron-sulfur transformation, achieving significant enhancement in removal efficiency.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chen Wang, Yeyong Li, Lingjun Zeng, Chongli Shi, Yi Peng, Hui Li, Haibo Chen, Jun Yu, Jin Zhang, Biao Cheng, Ruolin Pan, Xiaoli Wang, Minghui Xiang, Yuan Huang, Yongdi Liu
Summary: This study investigated the harmful effects of TDCPP on longevity regulation signal pathways and biological processes in C. elegans, focusing on microRNAs (miRNAs) using small RNA transcriptome sequencing. Results suggested that TDCPP reduced nematode lifespan and mobility by up-regulating miR-48 and miR-84 to silence key regulators of longevity, ultimately providing a comprehensive analysis of TDCPP-reduced longevity from a miRNA perspective.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Minghui Xiang, Zhen Lu, Siyang Li, Hui Li, Chen Wang, Jin Zhang, Lide Jin, Chunyang Li
Summary: In recent years, metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely used as catalysts in advanced oxidation processes (AOPs), and this study focuses on the use of zeolite imidazole framework-67 (ZIF-67) and sulfide nanozero-valent iron (S-Fe) as precursors to prepare S-Fe/Co bimetallic nanoparticles embedded in graphitized carbon (S-Fe/Co@GC) for the degradation of tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA). The catalytic activity of S-Fe/Co@GC is attributed to the synergistic effect of graphitic carbon, sulfide nanozero-valent iron, and metallic cobalt. The study also proposes a degradation pathway for TBBPA in the S-Fe/Co@GC/peroxymonosulfate (PMS) system based on LC-MS analysis of the degradation intermediates.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shuyu Liu, Xin Min, Minghui Xiang, Jiangli Wang, Lei Tang, Li Liu
Summary: This study investigates the presence of heavy metal lead (Pb) in agricultural soils using the spectral characteristics of gold nanorods. The research includes examining the effects of humic acid and pH on the transformation and formation changes of Pb, studying the migration and transformation of different forms of Pb using a nano system, analyzing the relationship between various forms of Pb, and determining the solidify ability of different forms of Pb in agricultural soil. The analysis system used in this study provides an efficient method for accurately tracking the transition process.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hui Li, Lingjun Zeng, Chen Wang, Chongli Shi, Yeyong Li, Yi Peng, Haibo Chen, Jin Zhang, Biao Cheng, Chao Chen, Minghui Xiang, Yuan Huang
Summary: This review summarizes the existing studies using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism to explore the multi/transgenerational toxicity and potential molecular mechanisms induced by environmental pollutants. It discusses the various biological defects induced by parental and successive exposure to environmental pollutants, including developmental toxicity, neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, and metabolic disturbances, which may be transmitted to progeny through reactive oxygen species-induced damage, epigenetic mechanisms, and insulin/insulin-like growth factor-1 signaling pathway.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Chongli Shi, Chen Wang, Lingjun Zeng, Yi Peng, Yeyong Li, Haibin Hao, Yang Zheng, Chao Chen, Haibo Chen, Jin Zhang, Minghui Xiang, Yuan Huang, Hui Li
Summary: This study explored the reproductive dysfunction and molecular mechanisms induced by Triphenyl phosphate (TPHP) exposure in Caenorhabditis elegans. The results showed that TPHP exposure reduced the number of eggs laid, increased apoptotic gonadal cells, and arrested the germ cell cycle. Transcriptome sequencing revealed the JNK signaling pathway as a potential pathway for reproductive toxicity. Knockout experiments confirmed the crucial role of vhp-1 and kgb-2 genes in TPHP-induced reproductive toxicity.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hui Li, Siyang Li, Lide Jin, Zhen Lu, Minghui Xiang, Chen Wang, Wenbing Wang, Jin Zhang, Chunyang Li, Haijiao Xie
Summary: The study successfully prepared magnetic Fe3S4/biochar composites and found that the addition of biochar helped reduce the aggregation of Fe3S4 nanoparticles and accelerate the electron transfer rate, thus improving the catalytic performance.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(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)