Article
Energy & Fuels
Sanjay Jatav, Hongxiao Xiang, Marcel Herber, Erwan Paineau, Eric H. Hill
Summary: Different strategies have been explored to enhance the performance of visible light photocatalysts by combining semiconductors and nanomaterials. This study reports the hydrothermal growth of In2S3 on aluminogermanate double-walled imogolite nanotubes and studies the photocatalytic properties of the resulting composites. The composites show enhanced photocatalytic degradation and a negative photocurrent response, attributed to the interface formation between In2S3 and imogolite and the p-type character of the latter.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Jie Liu, Chunmiao Liu, Yanchun Tong, Haibin Sun, Hui Peng, Mingwei Zhang, Shigang Wu, Hongying Zhang, Hongyu Gong, Zhiqin Zheng, Xue Guo, Yurun Feng
Summary: In this study, SiCN/Fe/Ni ceramics codoped with iron acetylacetonate and nickle acetylacetonate were synthesized using the polymer-derived ceramics method. The microstructure, phase composition, and electromagnetic wave absorption properties were analyzed. The results showed that the materials had high polarization loss and conduction loss, leading to excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ruonan Zhan, Yufei Zhou, Cong Liu, Xiaojing Wang, Xiaoli Sun, Yunqing Zhu, Junfeng Niu
Summary: Understanding the synergistic mechanisms of bimetal single atom catalysts is crucial for designing and synthesizing effective catalytic materials. This study presents a novel bimetal of Fe and Ni anchored carbon nitride (CN-FeNi-P) and reveals the importance of synergistic effects. Experimental results show that CN-FeNi-P, with uniformly distributed Fe/Ni-N4P2 coordination sites, forms a Fe-P-Ni structure at the second shell via P bridging. The Fe-dominated active sites in CN-FeNi-P, resulting from the interaction between Fe and Ni single atoms, enable high efficiency electron utilization, leading to 100% enoxacin degradation and rare defluorination rate.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yixuan Yu, Huai Liu, Junhua Zhang, Heng Zhang, Yong Sun, Lincai Peng
Summary: We constructed amorphous bimetal Ni-Fe borides as efficient catalysts for the hydrogenolysis of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) into 2,5-dimethylfuran (DMF), a potential biofuel candidate. The Ni(1.52Fe0.36)BOx catalyst achieved a near-quantitative DMF yield under mild operating conditions, with an excellent DMF formation rate that is significantly higher than state-of-the-art nickel-based catalysts. Mechanistic investigations revealed that the presence of Fe contributed to the generation of electron-enriched metal sites and powerful acidic sites, promoting the hydrogen activation and cleavage of C-O bond. The Ni(1.52Fe0.36)BOx catalyst also showed good recyclability and universality in the hydrogenolysis of various biomass-derived unsaturated aldehydes.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
N. V. Mushnikov, A. G. Popov, V. S. Gaviko, A. V. Protasov, N. M. Kleinerman, O. A. Golovnya, S. P. Naumov
Summary: The phase boundaries of martensitic transformation in Fe-Ni alloys with different compositions have been determined using various methods, revealing the magnetic and structural transformations at different nickel concentrations. The study shows the relationship between structural and magnetic transitions in Fe-Ni alloys with different compositions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ge Yin, Yue Li, Rong-Hua Wang, Jiang-Fei Li, Xue-Tao Xu, Yu-Xin Luan, Mengchun Ye
Summary: Conventional C-H alkenylation of 2-pyridone with electron-deficient C-H bonds typically occurs at the C6 or C4 position using low-valent transition-metal catalysis. However, a Ni-Al bimetallic catalyst with a bifunctional ligand resulted in a reversed selectivity, providing high yields of C3-alkenylated 2-pyridones.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pawan K. Soni, A. Bhatnagar, V Shukla, M. A. Shaz
Summary: Graphene templated Ti-Ni-Fe nanoparticles (TieNieFe@Gr) exhibit excellent catalytic effect on the de/re-hydrogenation characteristics of MgH2, lowering the onset desorption temperature and improving cycling performance. Analysis suggests possible electronic exchange between the catalyst and Mg/MgH2. Anchoring on the graphene template prevents agglomeration that would be detrimental to cycling performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Viet Cao, Arnaud Igor Nde-Tchoupe, Rui Hu, Willis Gwenzi, Chicgoua Noubactep
Summary: The global effort to mitigate environmental pollution impact involves the use of metallic iron in various applications, but controversial discussions on contaminant removal mechanisms should consider the century-old theory of aqueous iron corrosion to enhance efficiency and sustainability of remediation systems.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shiyu Zhang, Mengru Li, Jingwen Wang, Ruonan Zhang, Xiaoyu Ma, Haisheng Tao
Summary: This study presents a simple method for preparing a bimetal-organic framework MIL-53(Fe,Ni) using a single-pot solvent thermal method, which can be further used for the degradation of Rhodamine B. The synthesized MIL-53(Fe,Ni) showed high thermal stability and specific surface area. Under optimized conditions, 93.9% of Rhodamine B was degraded within 180 minutes, and the framework exhibited excellent reusability. The study also investigated the degradation mechanism and proposed a possible degradation pathway of Rhodamine B using experimental and theoretical approaches.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tanglue Feng, Weihua Chen, Jie Xue, Fangfang Cao, Zhongwei Chen, Jichun Ye, Chuanxiao Xiao, Haipeng Lu
Summary: In this study, a new type of amorphous chiral tartaric acid-FeNi coordination polymer was fabricated by electrodeposition methods, showing both high spin-polarization and high electrocatalytic activity for oxygen evolution. Circular dichroism measurements revealed the optical activity of the coordination polymer. Conductive atomic force microscopy measurements demonstrated the high spin polarization of the chiral electrocatalyst, which effectively reduced the formation of hydrogen peroxide byproducts compared to achiral ones. These chiral Fe-Ni electrocatalysts exhibited a low overpotential of 205 and 280 mV to achieve 10 and 100 mA cm(-2), respectively.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yu Ma, Meng-Xuan Li, Hui-Ying Wang, Youhe Wang, Ning Yu, Yi-Wen Dong, Ren-Ni Luan, Yong-Ming Chai, Bin Dong
Summary: Researchers have designed a simple method to construct the coupling structure of m-NiFe@MnO2 ultra-thin nanosheet for oxygen evolution reaction on nickel foam, showing excellent OER performance and stability.
CATALYSIS COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zeyu Kang, Hui Gao, Xiaolong Ma, Xiaodong Jia, Dongsheng Wen
Summary: A novel Cr (VI) removal material consisting of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) as a support and loaded Fe-Ni bimetallic particles as catalytic reducing agents was designed and produced. The composite particle demonstrated the capability of quickly and efficiently adsorbing, reducing, and immobilizing Cr (VI). The Fe-Ni/MWCNTs exhibited a higher adsorption capacity for Cr (VI) compared to other materials, and the formed Cr (III) was solidified to the surface and remained stable without secondary contamination for several months. The composites also showed reusability, retaining at least 90% of the adsorption capacity for five instances of reutilization. This work has great potential for industrialization due to the facile synthesis process, low cost of raw material, and reusability of the formed Fe-Ni/MWCNTs.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mingxiong Lin, Yifei Luo, Tingshi Zhang, Xiaoxin Shen, Zanyong Zhuang, Yan Yu
Summary: This work reveals the trade-off effect of two metal sites with distinct functionalities in CO2 reduction. The findings can contribute to the design of bimetallic MOF catalysts that mimic naturally occurring bimetallic catalysts.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mingxiong Lin, Yifei Luo, Tingshi Zhang, Xiaoxin Shen, Zanyong Zhuang, Yan Yu
Summary: This work revealed the trade-off effect of two metal sites in CO2 reduction and showcased the distinct functionalities of Fe and Ni in the process. Fe acts as an efficient mediator for electron transfer, while Ni serves as the active site for CO2 adsorption and reduction. Additionally, increasing the Ni content beyond a certain point does not significantly enhance CO2 adsorption affinity due to weakened electron transfer.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jose Manuel Moreno-Maroto, Beatriz Gonzalez-Corrochano, Ana M. Martinez-Rodriguez, Antonio Conde-Sanchez, Carlos Javier Cobo-Ceacero, Jacinto Alonso-Azcarate, Manuel Uceda-Rodriguez, Ana B. Lopez, Carmen Martinez-Garcia, Teresa Cotes-Palomino
Summary: The effect of the addition of Fe-0 and Fe3+ on the formation of expanded clay aggregates was studied using iron-free kaolin as an aluminosilicates source. The addition of iron, especially Fe3+, greatly influenced the expansion process, with Fe3+ leading to a greater volumetric expansion than Fe-0. The experimental and model-estimated results showed good agreement, supporting the application of statistical methods for future investigations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yike Shen, Hui Li, Elliot T. Ryser, Wei Zhang
Summary: This study revealed significant differences in the uptake and transport of different antibiotics in plants under soil-surface irrigation, highlighting the need for further investigation in diverse soil-plant systems.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yao-Jen Tu, Gnanasiri S. Premachandra, Stephen A. Boyd, J. Brett Sallach, Hui Li, Brian J. Teppen, Cliff T. Johnston
Summary: The synthesis of a magnetic activated carbon composite (AC-Fe3O4) for dioxin removal and sampling is described, allowing the adsorbent to be easily recovered from soils using magnetic separation. Six AC-Fe3O4 composites were evaluated for their magnetization and effectiveness in sequestering dibenzo-p-dioxin, showing promising results for remediation of PCDD/Fs-contaminated soils and sediments.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Geoff Rhodes, Ya-Hui Chuang, Raymond Hammerschmidt, Wei Zhang, Stephen A. Boyd, Hui Li
Summary: The study compared the uptake and accumulation of the antibiotic cephalexin in different vegetables, finding that the affinity and reaction with plant enzymes play important roles in the uptake and accumulation of cephalexin in vegetables.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiu-yan Wu, Peng Wu, Lu-bin Zhong, Qi-jun Zhang, Xue-qin Zhao, Yu-ming Zheng
Summary: Assemblies of nanoparticles have extensive potentials for various applications due to their unique properties, with morphology and spatial positioning playing a significant role. A simple one-pot method has been proposed to fabricate assembled gold nanoparticles films with tunable morphologies, showing applicability in surface enhanced Raman scattering detection, catalytic monitoring, and sensing.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yan Lin, Qijun Zhang, Yongjun Deng, Qiang Wu, Xiaofei P. Ye, Siqun Wang, Guigan Fang
Summary: This study demonstrates a new transformation path from lignin to graphene and nanodiamonds using femto-second laser writing in air at ambient temperature and pressure. The results show that laser power is more important than writing speed for the synthesis of carbon nanoparticles, with high power contributing to enhanced electrically conductive performance. Direct laser irradiation technique is a simple, low-cost, and sustainable way to synthesize graphene and NDs, promising for the fabrication of sensors and electric devices.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenfeng Wang, Geoff Rhodes, Wei Zhang, Xiangyang Yu, Brian J. Teppen, Hui Li
Summary: Experimental results suggest that multivalent exchangeable cations play a significant role in the sorption and transport of PFCAs in soils, with Ca2+ and Fe3+ soils exhibiting higher sorption capacities for PFCAs compared to K+ soils.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuanbo Li, Jonathan Brett Sallach, Wei Zhang, Stephen A. Boyd, Hui Li
Summary: It is challenging to predict the uptake of pharmaceuticals by plants from soils due to the high variability of sorption/desorption and transformation processes. This study found that the concentration of pharmaceuticals in soil pore water is strongly correlated with their accumulation in radish, suggesting that pore water is the dominant fraction bioavailable to plant uptake. Root concentration factors based on soil pore water concentration showed more consistent results compared to those based on soil concentration, indicating that pore water-based factors are better for describing pharmaceutical accumulation in plants. The findings emphasize the importance of evaluating and including pharmaceuticals in soil pore water in models for plant uptake prediction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Keyu Zhao, Changying Ren, Youwei Lu, Qijun Zhang, Qiang Wu, Siqun Wang, Chunping Dai, Wenbiao Zhang, Jingda Huang
Summary: This study presents a potential material choice for air filtration materials with high filtration efficiency and good thermal stability. By using cellulose nanofibril, poly (vinyl alcohol), and bamboo activated charcoal, a double filtration air filtration system was built. The resulting aerogel sheet showed excellent filtration efficiency for PM2.5 and high thermal stability even at high temperatures. Moreover, the modified hydrophobic filtration sheet could be reused multiple times with maintained filtration efficiency.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zeyou Chen, Lichun Yin, Wei Zhang, Anping Peng, J. Brett Sallach, Yi Luo, Hui Li
Summary: Soil salinity can affect the bioavailability of antibiotics to bacteria, with high salinity potentially increasing the selection pressure exerted by antibiotics on bacteria.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yizhong Cao, Chuhang Xu, Qijun Zhang, Chunde Jin, Siqun Wang, Qiang Wu
Summary: The rise of green high-rises has led to the need for improving the mechanical performance and durability of engineered wood-based composites. This study used nanoindentation analyses and finite element analysis to investigate the fracture behaviors and mechanical properties of microscale wood-adhesive interphases composed of different cell wall layers and phenol-formaldehyde adhesive. The results revealed evident cracks and bending in the microscale wood-adhesive interphase, which were caused by stress concentration at the interfacial interlock between the cell walls and adhesive.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yusof A. Y. A. Mohammed, A. M. Abdel-Mohsen, Qi-Jun Zhang, Mohammad Younas, Lu-Bin Zhong, Jia-Cheng E. Yang, Yu-Ming Zheng
Summary: A novel ZIF-8 nanoparticles based electrospun PAN/PEI nanofibrous composite membrane was synthesized for the removal of Cr(VI) from water. The membrane showed high adsorption capacity and excellent selectivity and stability.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiang-Ping Chen, Chao-Yang Guo, Qi-Jun Zhang, Xiao-Qiong Wu, Lu-Bin Zhong, Yu-Ming Zheng
Summary: This study successfully fabricated a hierarchical electrospun F-PVDF-HFP/SiO2 nanofibrous filter with high transparency, high filtration efficiency and low pressure drop. It can be reused multiple times through spray cleaning and is suitable for high-efficiency and transparent window screen air filters.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lu-Bin Zhong, Shu-Jue Chen, Xu Hou, Qi-Jun Zhang, Chao-Yang Guo, Yu-Ming Zheng
Summary: A salt-resistant three-dimensional carbon nanofiber/graphene oxide composite aerogel (CNF/GOA) was designed for high-efficiency desalination of hypersaline water. By regulating the immersion depth and pore structure of CNF/GOA, a high evaporation rate and salt-crystallization-free desalination were achieved. CNF/GOA exhibited outstanding long-term stability and great practical application prospect.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hui Li, Pulane Koosaletse-Mswela
Summary: This review provides an overview of the sources, sorption and transport behaviors, and remediation strategies of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in soils. Biosolids land application and aqueous firefighting foam are the major sources of PFAS contamination in soils. The sorption of PFAS by soils involves multiple interaction mechanisms, influenced by PFAS chemical structures, soil properties, and surrounding solution chemistry. Remediation techniques for PFAS-contaminated sites have limited documented information, hindering the comparison and evaluation of specific remediation technologies. Future research prospects and knowledge gaps are also identified.
CURRENT OPINION IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qijun Zhang, Timothy M. Young, David P. Harper, Terry Liles, Siqun Wang
Summary: By optimizing the fabrication parameters of the PVA/CNCs composite nanofibrous air filter, high filtration performance for PM2.5 was achieved with a removal efficiency of 94%.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMER TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS
(2021)
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)