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Chemistry, Physical
Xiangxia Jing, Lei Wang, Konggang Qu, Rui Li, Wenjun Kang, Haibo Li, Shenglin Xiong
Summary: Developing monolithic electrodes with high capacitor performance using chemically activated commercial melamine sponges and KOH is a challenge in the energy storage field. The study demonstrates that adjusting the KOH/melamine sponge mass ratio can regulate the graphitization degree, heteroatom content, and pore size distribution of the monolithic N-/O-doped carbon sponge electrodes. The optimized electrode shows promising specific capacitances and retention rates, and the charge storage mechanism in NOCSs is systematically studied to separate different capacitance contributions. Additionally, the NOCSs show good capacitance performances in all-solid-state supercapacitors, providing high energy density and power output for driving LED devices.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2021)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hong Dong, Haiyan Yang, Yuesheng Ning, Fenghua Liu, Robert Bradley, Binyuan Zhao, Weiping Wu
Summary: Porous silver nanocubes supported on monolithic activated carbon (porous Ag/MAC) were prepared using a novel selective method, and exhibited better catalytic oxidation performance for formaldehyde removal, attributed to the synergistic effect of adsorption, higher surface area, and catalytic properties of porous silver nanocubes.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Wang, Wenyi Bian, Tianyang Zhang, Yajie Zhao, Mingwang Shao, Haiping Lin, Yang Liu, Hui Huang, Zhenhui Kang
Summary: Carbon dots with high crystalline core demonstrated excellent performance in catalytic oxidation of cyclohexane to adipic acid, achieving high conversion and selectivity. The study also utilized machine learning to understand the correlation between CD features and catalytic performance.
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Engineering, Chemical
Chen Yang, Zhongzhu Yang, Kaihua Yang, Zhigang Yu, Yize Zuo, Longjie Cheng, Yibo Wang, Hui Sun, Guanlong Yu, Chang Zhang, Xin Li
Summary: Four different crystalline phases of MnO2 catalysts were prepared for the effective activation of periodate in tetracycline hydrochloride degradation. Delta-MnO2 exhibited superior catalytic activity, attributed to the crucial role of oxygen vacancy in periodate activation on the MnO2 surface.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Polymer Science
M. Aravind, M. Amalanathan, M. Sony Michael Mary, C. Parvathiraja, Asma A. Alothman, Saikh M. Wabaidur, Mohammad Ataul Islam
Summary: In this study, Activated carbon/Silver/Titanium dioxide nanocomposite was successfully synthesized using jasmine flower extract. The nanocomposite exhibited enhanced photocatalytic and antibacterial activities, making it suitable for methylene blue degradation and wastewater treatment.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lu Jiang, Zhiqian Jia, Xin Xu, Yili Chen, Wenjuan Peng, Jiamin Zhang, Huimin Wang, Suoding Li, Jianping Wen
Summary: In this study, nano silver particles were loaded onto activated carbon fiber (ACF) using vacuum impregnation and green reduction method, resulting in silver loaded ACF with high antibacterial activity and adsorption performance, showing great potential in water treatment applications.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Adam J. Clancy, Theo M. Suter, Alaric Taylor, Sayantan Bhattacharya, Thomas S. Miller, Veronika Brazdova, Abil E. Aliev, Adrien A. P. Chauvet, Furio Cora, Christopher A. Howard, Paul F. McMillan
Summary: The spontaneous dissolution of 2D polytriazine imide (PTI) carbon nitrides in certain solvents is explored, revealing a complex and adaptable system. Multi-layered species are co-dissolved at high concentrations and can be further exfoliated to few- or single-layer species with the addition of water. The presence of intercalated lithium salts enhances the yield and improves the degree of exfoliation, with tunable delamination modifying the solutions' photoluminescent properties.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianping Deng, Bing Li, Weizhao Yin, Huaitian Bu, Bo Yang, Ping Li, Xiangyu Zheng, Jinhua Wu
Summary: In this study, nano-sized silver oxides loaded on activated carbon (nAg(2)O/AC) were found to be efficient for bacterial inactivation in drinking water. The nAg(2)O/AC system demonstrated enhanced inactivation efficiency and stability, mainly through direct sterilization by Ag and generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) for oxidation sterilization. The pH level and renewability of the nAg(2)O/AC also played important roles in the sterilization process.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sara Goberna-Ferron, Laia Cots, Marta Perxes Perich, Jun-Jie Zhu, Pedro Gomez-Romero
Summary: The objective of this study is to explore a novel triple hybrid material integrating polyoxometalates (POMs), silver nanoparticles (Ag-0 NPs), and activated carbon (AC) as a hybrid electrode in a symmetric supercapacitor. The results demonstrate that the AC/POM-Ag-0 NPs nanohybrid material exhibits a higher specific capacitance (81 F/g) compared to bare AC electrodes (75 F/g) in the voltage range 0 to 0.75 V and scan rate of 20 mV/s, indicating its potential use in electrochemical applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Amrita Jain, Monika Michalska, Angelika Zaszczynska, Piotr Denis
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of surface modified activated carbon using silver nanoparticles and investigates its electrochemical performance. The addition of 3 wt% silver to the activated carbon showed the best results, making it a promising material for supercapacitor applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qidong Xie, Cong Wang, Wenting Shen, Yaqin Fu, Yinsong Si
Summary: Improving the polymerization and crystallization properties is crucial for maximizing the intrinsic photocatalytic performance of g-C3N4. This study demonstrates the critical roles of intermediates in the polymerization and crystallization process, and how they affect the hydrogen production performance of g-C3N4.
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Engineering, Chemical
Zifeng Lin, Ping Chen, Wenying Lv, Zheng Fang, Zhenjun Xiao, Jin Luo, Junlong Zhang, Yang Liu, Guoguang Liu
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of an Fe-based O-doped polymeric carbon nitride catalyst, Fe-ONLH, for the activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to efficiently remove chloroquine phosphate (CQP) via a non-radical dominant pathway with singlet oxygen (1O2). The Fe-ONLH catalyst exhibited various active sites and advantages in adaptability, and showed significant potential in PMS activation and non-radical pathway degradation of pollutants during wastewater treatment.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mohammad Karbalaei Akbari, Francis Verpoort, Jie Hu, Serge Zhuiykov
Summary: Acoustic-activated polarization at 2D domains provides supplementary mechanisms for adjusting orbitals at material heterointerfaces, activating various physicochemical applications. In this study, piezoelectric nanodomains were grown on the nonpolar 2D surface of liquid Ga-based nanoparticles, enabling highly efficient CO2 conversion. The controlled growth of selenium-rich piezoelectric nanodomains and the presence of carbon nanotube frameworks play important roles in enhancing the catalytic performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Subramaniyan Ramasundaram, Velu Manikandan, P. Vijayalakshmi, Sandhanasamy Devanesan, Mohammed Bin Salah, A. C. Ramesh Babu, A. Priyadharsan, Tae Hwan Oh, S. Ragupathy
Summary: In this study, silver nanoparticle-loaded cashew nut shell activated carbon (Ag/CNSAC) was successfully synthesized. The synthesized samples were characterized using various analytical techniques. The results confirmed the formation of Ag loaded on CNSAC, with face-centered cubic and amorphous structures. The Ag/CNSAC photocatalyst exhibited efficient degradation of methylene blue dye and outstanding antibacterial efficiency against gram-positive and negative bacteria.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guodong Zhang, Runcheng Zhang, Fei Wang
Summary: Although activated carbon can enhance hydrate nucleation kinetics, the promotion is significantly reduced under low driving force and large water contents. Immobilizing silver nanoparticles on activated carbon improves hydrate nucleation, shortening induction time by enhancing external nucleation. These findings provide insights for utilizing porous carbon materials in hydrate-based solidified natural gas technologies.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Ci, Wang Fei, Zhao Binyuan, Ning Yuesheng, Lai Yijian, Wang Lei
JOURNAL OF WUHAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY-MATERIALS SCIENCE EDITION
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Cuiling Du, Haiyan Yang, Xiao-Bo Chen, Lijian Wang, Hong Dong, Yuesheng Ning, Yijian Lai, Jinping Jia, Binyuan Zhao
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fenghua Liu, Binyuan Zhao, Weiping Wu, Haiyan Yang, Yuesheng Ning, Yijian Lai, Robert Bradley
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Cuiling Du, Binyuan Zhao, Xiao-Bo Chen, Nick Birbilis, Haiyan Yang
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2016)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Fenghua Liu, Yijian Lai, Binyuan Zhao, Robert Bradley, Weiping Wu
FRONTIERS OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lijian Wang, Fenghua Liu, Yuesheng Ning, Robert Bradley, Chengbin Yang, Ken-Tye Yong, Binyuan Zhao, Weiping Wu
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunchao Xiao, Yu Fan, Wenzhi Tu, Yuesheng Ning, Meifang Zhu, Yong Liu, Xiangyang Shi
Summary: Simultaneous inhibition of primary tumors and tumor metastasis was achieved using a unique platform based on DNA aptamer-functionalized microfibrous rings. The multifunctional fibrous rings displayed good biocompatibility, pH-dependent drug release, and high r(1) relaxivity.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hong Zhao, Zhenghua Du, Diandian Liu, Yijian Lai, Tao Yang, Mingyan Wang, Yuesheng Ning, Fujun Yin, Binyuan Zhao
Summary: In this study, a self-supporting ternary alloy catalyst was prepared using Ni foams as templates at room temperature. The growth mechanism of the catalyst was explored through the growth process. The catalyst exhibited excellent electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution properties, which can be mainly attributed to its structure allowing for synergistic effects and larger specific surface area.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fenghua Liu, Lijian Wang, Robert Bradley, Binyuan Zhao, Weiping Wu
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fenghua Liu, Lijian Wang, Robert Bradley, Binyuan Zhao, Weiping Wu
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wang Danfeng, Yang Haiyan, Ning Yuesheng, Zhao Binyuan
CHEMICAL JOURNAL OF CHINESE UNIVERSITIES-CHINESE
(2017)
