Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guotao Xiang, Qing Xia, Xiaotong Liu, Yongjie Wang, Sha Jiang, Li Li, Xianju Zhou, Li Ma, Xiaojun Wang, Jiahua Zhang
Summary: This study designed ultra-small Cu2S nanoparticles to absorb on the surface of NaScF4: Yb3+/Er3+/Mn2+@NaScF4@SiO2 nanoparticles, enabling high resolution real-time temperature sensing in the biological windows for photothermal therapy. The use of a 915 nm wavelength instead of the conventional 980 nm wavelength effectively eliminated laser induced overheating in bio-tissues, while also enabling effective excitation of Yb3+ ions. Overall, this system showed great potential for PTT with integrated real-time temperature sensing.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Pavan Kumar Chintamaneni, Dasari Nagasen, Katta Chanti Babu, Atul Mourya, Jitender Madan, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, R. K. Ramachandra, P. Madhuri Santhoshi, Sai Kiran S. S. Pindiprolu
Summary: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women, and early diagnosis and effective therapeutic interventions are crucial for improving survival and quality of life. Nanotheranostics, specifically rare earth metal-doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), show promise in providing both in vivo diagnosis and therapeutics in breast cancer treatment.
JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Zhaoyou Chu, Tian Tian, Zhenchao Tao, Juan Yang, Benjin Chen, Hao Chen, Wanni Wang, Peiqun Yin, Xiaoping Xia, Hua Wang, Haisheng Qian
Summary: In this study, UCNPs@AgBiS2 core-shell nanoparticles were successfully prepared through ion exchange, resulting in improved photothermal conversion efficiency of AgBiS2 due to cross relaxation between Nd ions and AgBiS2. The doping concentration of Nd ions played a critical role in ROS production and enhanced photothermal conversion efficiency. When the doping concentration of Nd ions in the inner core was 1%, NaYF4:Yb/Er/Nd@NaYF4:Nd nanoparticles exhibited strong upconversion emissions, exciting the AgBiS2 shell to generate ROS for photodynamic therapy of cancer cells.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Runzan Zhang, Xianya Qin, Junyu Lu, Hongbo Xu, Siyu Zhao, Xiaonan Li, Conglian Yang, Li Kong, Yuanyuan Guo, Zhiping Zhang
Summary: Microbiota-based tumor immunotherapy has become a hotspot in cancer research. However, using microorganisms alone for antitumor therapy was unsatisfactory. In this study, gold nanoparticles and platinum nanoparticles were synthesized based on yeast microcapsules to activate the immune response for antitumor treatment in synergy with chemodynamic therapy and photothermal therapy. The results showed that this immunological nanomaterial significantly improved the tumor microenvironments, effectively inhibiting or even eradicating primary tumors and improving the overall survival of mice. Therefore, yeast microcapsule-based immunomodulatory nanoparticles could be an effective cancer treatment modality.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Kang Shao, Wuyan Xie, Qingqing Ling, Tao Wang, Hongxi Zhang, Yuanjie Teng, Shiyi Ye, Xiufang Yuan, Zaifa Pan
Summary: A tri-modal sensing platform based on dumbbell-like upconversion nanoparticles and G-quadruplex DNAzyme was developed for accurate quantitative analysis of carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) in a wide range. The platform utilizes upconversion luminescence, photothermal, and catalysis signal readouts for sensitive detection. This tri-modal sensing method shows a wide linear range and low limit of detection, making it suitable for analysis of various clinical samples.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Fei He, Hongjiao Ji, Lili Feng, Zhao Wang, Qianqian Sun, Chongna Zhong, Dan Yang, Shili Gai, Piaoping Yang, Jun Lin
Summary: Thiol-capped gold nanoparticles with small size and broad light absorption range have been developed for various applications. Bimetallic nanoparticles with bismuth show enhanced photothermal effects and promising potential for tumor cell inhibition, CT imaging, and light-mediated therapy. The composition of the metallic core strongly influences the properties and therapeutic efficiency of the nanoparticles.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Du, Jinliang Liu, Ying Chen, Yuefeng Zhao, Yuhao Li, Yuqing Miao
Summary: A fast and facile preparation strategy for bismuth-based upconversion nanomaterials has been reported, which improves the crystallinity and upconversion luminescence intensity. The temperature measurement range has also been extended by optimizing the doping ratio and adjusting the synthetic solvent strategy. This method provides a feasible strategy for the construction of novel fluorescent temperature probes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zheng Wei, Jing Sun, Shuang Lu, Yawei Liu, Bo Wang, Lai Zhao, Zili Wang, Kai Liu, Jingjing Li, Juanjuan Su, Fan Wang, Hongjie Zhang, Yang Yang
Summary: A novel bifunctional protein-based photothermal bioplaster (PPTB) has been developed for the therapy of melanoma and skin tissue regeneration. The PPTB bioagent has good biocompatibility, controllable adhesion performance, and high photothermal performance, enabling convenient removal of skin tumors.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Duc Tu Vu, Thanh Thu Vu-Le, Van Nghia Nguyen, Quoc Minh Le, Churng-Ren Chris Wang, Lai-Kwan Chau, Tzyy-Schiuan Yang, Michael W. Y. Chang, Cheng- Lee, Chu-Chi Ting, Jiunn-Yuan Lin, Hung-Chih Kan, Chia Chen Hsu
Summary: In this study, a multifunctional nanocomposite was developed for effective treatment of oral cancer cells, demonstrating fluorescence labeling, temperature sensing, and photothermal functions. The temperature-dependent upconversion luminescence property was utilized to determine local temperature, and the nanocomposite particles successfully labeled cancer cells on the surface.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SMART AND NANO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin Li, Xiao-Peng Liu, Wen-Qi Ye, Zhang-Run Xu
Summary: A novel photothermal quantitative method based on the etching of MnO2-coated gold nanoparticles was developed for the determination of alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity using a household thermometer as a visual readout. The photothermal effect of the nanoparticles was significantly enhanced by the MnO2 shell, and the etching of the nanoparticles caused a gradual decrease in the temperature increment of the solution. The method showed a wide linear range and a low detection limit, and could potentially be applied for screening enzyme inhibitors.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Polina A. Demina, Kirill V. Khaydukov, Gulalek Babayeva, Pavel O. Varaksa, Alexandra V. Atanova, Maxim E. Stepanov, Maria E. Nikolaeva, Ivan V. Krylov, Irina I. Evstratova, Vadim S. Pokrovsky, Vyacheslav S. Zhigarkov, Roman A. Akasov, Tatiana V. Egorova, Evgeny V. Khaydukov, Alla N. Generalova
Summary: Frontiers in theranostics are driving the demand for multifunctional nanoagents. Upconversion nanoparticle (UCNP)-based systems activated by near-infrared (NIR) light deeply penetrating biotissue are a powerful tool for the simultaneous diagnosis and therapy of cancer. The intercalation into large polymer micelles of poly(maleic anhydride-alt-1-octadecene) provided the creation of biocompatible UCNPs. The intrinsic properties of UCNPs (core@shell structure NaYF4:Yb3+/Tm3+@NaYF4) embedded in micelles delivered NIR-to-NIR visualization, photothermal therapy, and high drug capacity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Ruizhi Wang, Nan Du, Liang Jin, Wufei Chen, Zhuangxuan Ma, Tianyu Zhang, Jie Xu, Wei Zhang, Xiaolin Wang, Ming Li
Summary: This study prepared fluorescent gold nanoparticles (NPs) and achieved photothermal conversion by depositing gold nanoclusters on their surface. Hyaluronic acid was attached to the NPs surface to target cancer cells. The results showed that these NPs had high photothermal conversion efficiency and good photostability, rapidly increasing temperature and ablating cancer cells in a short time.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Veronica Montes-Garcia, Marco A. Squillaci, Marta Diez-Castellnou, Quy Khac Ong, Francesco Stellacci, Paolo Samori
Summary: Noble metal nanoparticles are ideal materials for sensor fabrication, enabling high sensitivity and selectivity, and can be used for environmental and health monitoring.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ruizhi Wang, Guofeng Zhou, Yuchan Yang, Shiqing Wang, Shanshan Gao, Dongmei Gao, Xiaolin Wang
Summary: This article studies the advantages of gold as a photothermal material in deep tissue penetration and high spatial accuracy. Through the study and characterization of gold with different sizes and shapes, it is found that core-shell nanoparticles have excellent photothermal conversion performance and show great potential in targeted photothermal therapy.
JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hye Hyeon Han, Seong-Jong Kim, Jiwoong Kim, Wonchan Park, Chulhong Kim, Hyemin Kim, Sei Kwang Hahn
Summary: Researchers developed bimetallic hyaluronate-modified Au-platinum nanoparticles for noninvasive cancer theranostics using NIR light-mediated PA imaging and PTT. The growth of Pt nanodots on the surface of Au nanoparticles enhanced NIR absorption and enabled transdermal delivery through the skin barrier. These nanoparticles were able to effectively ablate targeted tumor tissues when irradiated with NIR light, providing a potential noninvasive treatment option for skin cancer.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Mei Qiao, Tie-Jun Wang, Yong Liu, Tao Liu, Shan Liu, Shi-Cai Xu
Summary: The effects of C ion irradiation on multilayer ReSe2 flakes were investigated using various techniques. The domain sizes, thickness, and morphologies of the flakes before and after 1.0-MeV C ion irradiation were studied. The atomic vibrational spectra showed redshifts of the Raman modes after irradiation. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterized the elemental compositions and bonding configurations. X-ray diffraction revealed that the crystallinity of the flakes improved with the increase of the layer number after ion irradiation.
Article
Biophysics
Meng Tian, Jihua Wang, Chonghui Li, Zhenxing Wang, Guofeng Liu, Enguang Lv, Xiaofei Zhao, Zhen Li, Dongyan Cao, Huilan Liu, Chao Zhang, Shicai Xu, Baoyuan Man
Summary: In this study, a biosensor based on SERS and FET dual sensing mode was developed for the detection of MC-LR. The sensor showed a low detection limit and high specificity, making it a promising tool for water environment detection.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Hussein Baqiah, Mohd Mustafa Awang Kechik, Rashad Al-Gaashani, Asla A. Al-Zahrani, Naif Mohammed Al-Hada, Na Zhang, Jian Liu, Shicai Xu
Summary: YFeO3 (YFO) thin films were prepared by sol-gel spin-coating technique and annealed at different temperatures. The phase formation, microstructural, optical, photoluminescence, and magnetic properties of the films were investigated. X-ray diffraction analysis showed the formation of hexagonal-YFO phase at 750-800°C and orthorhombic-YFO phase at 850-900°C. The h-YFO films had a homogeneous surface with uniform particle size, while the o-YFO films had larger and irregular particles. The optical band gap and magnetization increased with increasing annealing temperature, and the PL spectra of h-YFO films were redshifted compared to o-YFO films.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jihua Xu, Enze Lv, Xiaofei Zhao, Jing Yu, Shicai Xu, Jinmeng Li, Zhen Li, Mei Xue, Chao Zhang, Jie Pan
Summary: This study proposes a Au/Ag/CuO NW/PVDF substrate that enables highly sensitive SERS detection and efficient piezoelectric photocatalysis for the degradation of organic pollutant molecules. The enhanced SERS and catalytic performance are achieved through the coupling of piezoelectric and plasmonic effects.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chang Ji, Jinxuan Lu, Baojie Shan, Fengrui Li, Xiaofei Zhao, Jing Yu, Shicai Xu, Baoyuan Man, Chao Zhang, Zhen Li
Summary: This study investigates the origin of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) using a two-dimensional (2D) semimetal material, molybdenum carbide (Mo2C) film, and demonstrates that its enhancement effect is of chemical origin. The study also proposes doping strategies to optimize the SERS sensitivity of Mo2C.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaolin Gao, Zhicong Sun, Xiaoyang Wang, Wanqi Zhang, Deyan Xu, Xia Sun, Yemin Guo, Shicai Xu, Falan Li
Summary: A dual-model aptasensor was developed for the detection of kanamycin, combining colorimetric and electrochemical methods. The sensor showed good specificity, anti-interference ability, and allowed for practical monitoring of kanamycin in milk.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jianlei Yang, Shicai Xu, Wenqing Wang, Xiuzhen Ran, Yern Chee Ching, Xiao Sui, Yunwei Wei, Rui Wang, Naif Mohammed Al-Hada
Summary: In this work, the coupling study between silane coupling agent and starch was conducted, and the modified starch was used to synthesize bioplastics with epoxidized soybean oils (ESO). The modification inhibited the hydrogen bond interactions among starch molecules, leading to higher interaction and compatibility with ESO. The silylated starch-based bioplastics exhibited improved thermal stability and mechanical properties.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianlei Yang, Yern Chee Ching, Kuan Yong Ching, Xiuzhen Ran, Naif Mohammed Al-Hada, Xiao Sui, Yunwei Wei, Shicai Xu, Jiafeng Yu, Jihua Wang, Jiehua Zhou
Summary: In this study, citric acid was successfully used to improve the features of starch-based bioplastic films containing epoxidized soybean oils. Different degrees of polymerization were achieved by synthesizing citric acid-epoxidized soybean oil oligomers with various molar ratios of citric acid to epoxidized soybean oils. The resulting films exhibited enhanced structural, thermal, tensile, water resistance, and optical properties, attributed to the hydrogen bonding interactions between starch and citric acid-epoxidized soybean oil oligomers.
JOURNAL OF POLYMERS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Optics
Enze Lv, Junkun Wang, Jing LI, Xiaofei Zhao, Jing Yu, Shicai Xu, Zhen LI, Baoyuan Man, Mei Xue, Jihua Xu, Chao Zhang
Summary: Through the construction of an Ag/CuO nanowire/BaTiO3@Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) Bowl-shaped substrate, the surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) can be modulated by the piezoelectric effect, and thus successfully detecting and quantitatively analyzing nanoplastics smaller than 50 nm. We believe that this unique structure provides an efficient, accurate, and feasible way for the qualitative and quantitative detection of nanoplastics.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Yue Ding, Chonghui Li, Meng Tian, Jihua Wang, Zhenxing Wang, Xiaohui Lin, Guofeng Liu, Wanling Cui, Xuefan Qi, Siyu Li, Weiwei Yue, Shicai Xu
Summary: A three-dimensional wrinkled graphene field-effect transistor (3D WG-FET) biosensor demonstrates ultra-sensitive detection of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), showing potential for early clinical diagnosis and food health monitoring.
FRONTIERS OF PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Yujie Sha, Qingyun Yan, Jian Liu, Jiafeng Yu, Shicai Xu, Zhili He, Jing Ren, Jie Qu, Shiying Zheng, Guomin Wang, Weiying Dong
Summary: This study reveals the impact of homologous genes on the selective adhesion of probiotics and competitive exclusion of pathogens in the intestine by regulating the membrane proteins. Results showed that reducing the activity of FtsH protease can enhance the adhesion ability of L. plantarum HC-2 to shrimp mucus. The membrane proteins involved in transport and cellular processes are significantly affected. Furthermore, L. plantarum HC-2 exhibits adaptation to carbohydrate metabolism and bacteria-host interactions.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wanling Cui, Jinrong Liu, Wenqi Zhao, Jiayi Zhang, Yanyan Wang, Qiang Li, Rui Wang, Mei Qiao, Shicai Xu
Summary: We constructed an enzyme-free and label-free fluorescent aptasensor for sensitive detection of kanamycin in milk samples based on hybridization chain reaction. The aptasensor showed a linear range of 2.0 to 200 nM with a limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.562 nM and 1.855 nM, respectively. The aptasensor exhibited high selectivity for kanamycin and had a great application prospect in food safety detection, as demonstrated by the high recoveries of spiked kanamycin in milk samples ranging from 98.66% to 100.7%.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaofei Zhao, Zhen Li, Jing Yu, Chonghui Li, Shicai Xu, Fengrui Li, Chentao Zhang, Baoyuan Man, Chao Zhang
Summary: In this study, a ternary heterostructure PVDF/ZnO/Au (PZA) nanobrush photocatalyst with high piezo-photocatalytic efficiency was synthesized. Under both solar and mechanical energy, the PZA nanobrush exhibited significantly increased catalytic degradation rate compared to solar alone and mechanical energy alone. The high piezo-photocatalytic activity of PZA nanobrush can be attributed to the surface plasmon resonance (SPR) coupling of Au and the built-in electric field from ZnO and PVDF.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Baoyuan Man, Guilin Wang, Zhen Li, Shicai Xu, Chonghui Li, Jing Yu, Chao Zhang, Xiaofei Zhao
Summary: In this study, a MoS2-spaced gold-silver bimetal composite structure for SERS-SPR sensor was proposed to obtain more information and reduce false alarms. The sensor showed high sensitivity and successfully detected Rhodamine 6G molecules and glucose.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(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)