Article
Chemistry, Applied
Eddy Dib, Jerome Rey, Aurelie Vicente, Shrikant Kunjir, Hussein Awala, Sarah Komaty, Ayoub Daouli, Tomas Bucko, Hussein El Siblani, Robert Bedard, Jeffery Bricker, Jean-Pierre Gilson, Michael Badawi, Svetlana Mintova
Summary: The accessibility of sodalite cages in nanosized zeolite X can be controlled by varying the nature and location of extra-framework cations. Nuclear magnetic resonance experiments and DFT simulations reveal the connectivity between sodalite and super cages, as well as the influence of extra-framework cations on the diffusion pathway.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Richelle Lyndon, Yuxiang Wang, Ian M. Walton, Yao Ma, Yang Liu, Zhenzi Yu, Guanghui Zhu, Samuel Berens, Yu-Sheng Chen, SuYin G. Wang, Sergey Vasenkov, David S. Sholl, Krista S. Walton, Simon H. Pang, Ryan P. Lively
Summary: The study synthesized porous purine-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and investigated their potential in xylene separations. Among them, Zn(purine)I exhibited excellent para-xylene/ortho-xylene separation capability, attributed to the shape and size of the channel aperture within its rigid framework.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Luis Fernando Capa-Cobos, Ximena Jaramillo-Fierro, Silvia Gonzalez
Summary: The computational study investigated the adsorption of sodium dihydrogen phosphate on X- and Y-type faujasite zeolites, with results showing a more effective adsorption on Y-type zeolite. The differences in adsorption mechanisms and energies between the two zeolite types suggest variations in their interaction with NaH2PO4.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
F. Delachaux, E. P. Hessou, C. Vallires, H. Monnier, M. Badawi
Summary: This study aimed to validate a methodology based on periodic dispersion-corrected Density Functional Theory (DFT) to screen solid-phase materials for their gas adsorption efficiency. The results of the DFT method were compared with experimental adsorption isotherms, showing a close correlation and indicating its potential for classifying solid-phase gas adsorbents for occupational risk prevention.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Natalie Finish, Pia Ramos, Eitan J. C. Borojovich, Offer Zeiri, Yair Amar, Moshe Gottlieb
Summary: This study investigates the adsorption characteristics of six toxic heavy metal cations by different zeolites and reveals that synthetic zeolites exhibit higher adsorption efficiency compared to natural zeolites.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ximena Jaramillo-Fierro, Hipatia Alvarado, Fernando Montesdeoca, Eduardo Valarezo
Summary: In this study, zeolites prepared from Ecuadorian clay and the semiconductor ZnTiO3/TiO2 were used to adsorb and photodegrade cyanide species from aqueous solutions. The adsorption characteristics of the compounds were evaluated using batch adsorption experiments, and the Langmuir isotherm model and the pseudo-second-order model were found to provide the best fit. The maximum cyanide adsorption value was achieved with the ZC compound (zeolite + clay), while the maximum cyanide photodegradation capacity was obtained with the TC compound (ZnTiO3/TiO2 + clay). The compounds showed potential for the removal of cyanide from wastewater.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
J. M. Silva, M. F. Ribeiro, I Graca, A. Fernandes
Summary: This study investigated the guaiacol adsorption capacity of different Y zeolites with various physicochemical properties. The results showed that the number of acid sites in the zeolites was positively correlated with the adsorption of guaiacol. Additionally, mesoporous structures were found to increase the diffusion rate of guaiacol inside the zeolite, leading to higher adsorption capacity.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaizhong Yang, Guang Yang, Jingyi Wu
Summary: Faujasites with low Si/Al ratios exhibit high CO2 adsorption capacities, attributed to a large number of high-energy complexes. The study used a combination of adsorption experiments and simulations to investigate the mechanisms behind the enhancement, identifying the presence of multiple high-energy complexes as key factor for the increase in adsorption capacity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Mariana B. Goncalves, Djanyna V. C. Schmidt, Fabiana S. dos Santos, Daniel F. Cipriano, Gustavo R. Goncalves, Jair C. C. Freitas, Mendelssolm K. de Pietre
Summary: The hydrothermal synthesis of nano-faujasite was successfully performed and its structure was found to be influenced by crystallization time and alkalinity of the synthesis medium. The produced nano-faujasite has a low Si/Al ratio, high surface area, and availability of ion exchange sites, showing excellent performance in removing Cd2+, Zn2+, and Cu2+ ions through ion exchange on the monolayer surface. The electrochemical recovery of copper in metallic form exhibited high efficiency, suggesting potential full-scale implementation for metal removal.
WATER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sebastian Caro-Ortiz, Erik Zuidema, Marcello Rigutto, David Dubbeldam, Thijs J. H. Vlugt
Summary: This article investigates the competitive adsorption and selectivity of xylenes in zeolites under different conditions through Monte Carlo simulations. It is observed that shape and size selectivity entropic effects are predominant for small systems, while entropic effects become relevant for large systems due to the efficient arrangement of xylenes. For zeolites with two intersecting channels, the selectivity is determined by a competition between enthalpic and entropic effects.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yi Chen, Shiyue Wei, Shuai Dong, Jinchuan Gu, Wenju Jiang
Summary: In this study, a hierarchically structured and abundantly porous faujasite was successfully synthesized using hydrothermal synthesis method with industrial-waste lithium-silicon powder, biochar, and graphene oxide. The addition of biochar and graphene oxide significantly improved the mesopore volume and copper adsorption capacity of the composite faujasite.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nikola L. Drenchev, Elena Z. Ivanova, Mihail Y. Mihaylov, Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov, Georgi N. Vayssilov, Konstantin I. Hadjiivanov
Summary: To design efficient CO2 capture materials, it is important to ensure a high adsorption capacity. We have recently discovered that one Na+ site in NaY zeolite can attach two CO2 molecules, but the process occurs at a low temperature and is not suitable for practical use. We have now found that one Ca2+ site in CaNaY zeolite can attach three CO2 molecules, making it a promising material for CO2 capture.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thibaud Aumond, Iane M. S. De Souza, Sophie Morisset, Yannick Pouilloux, Sibele B. C. Pergher, Alexander Sachse
Summary: By characterizing the hybrid materials (zeolite/ZTC) and the ZTCs obtained from surfactant-templated zeolites, it has been concluded that the zeolite-templated carbon synthesis method cannot prove the presence of intracrystalline mesopores in zeolites and should be described as composite materials.
CRYSTAL GROWTH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nikola L. Drenchev, Elena Z. Ivanova, Mihail Y. Mihaylov, Hristiyan A. Aleksandrov, Georgi N. Vayssilov, Konstantin I. Hadjiivanov
Summary: In order to design efficient CO2 capture materials, a high adsorption capacity is necessary. It has been found that one Na+ site in NaY zeolite can attach two CO2 molecules, while one Ca2+ site in CaNaY zeolite can attach three CO2 molecules. The results show that CaY zeolites can be very effective CO2 capture materials, with the potential for practical use.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ifeoma Joseph, Lubomira Tosheva, Gary Miller, Aidan M. Doyle
Summary: In this research, faujasite zeolites were prepared from vermiculite-kaolinite clay (VK) through alkaline fusion and hydrothermal crystallisation, and the adsorption experiment results demonstrated its effective removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cecile Daniel, Yves Schuurman, David Farrusseng
Summary: The cerium-zirconium mixed oxides synthesized by Flame Spray Pyrolysis (FSP) exhibit higher catalytic activities compared to those prepared by precipitation method. It is suggested that FSP enables surface enrichment in cerium oxide interacting with zirconium oxide, leading to a higher concentration of adsorbed methanol at the surface, which explains the superior catalytic activity of the catalysts prepared using this method. This method is expected to generate mixed oxides with high surface area and different catalytic performances compared to those prepared at lower temperatures due to their metastable nature.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yann Chapelliere, Cecile Daniel, Alain Tuel, David Farrusseng, Yves Schuurman
Summary: A simple kinetic model based on zeolite acid strength, the number of Bronsted acid sites, and catalyst efficiency was developed for n-hexane cracking. The generation of mesoporosity influenced acidity and extra-framework aluminum, impacting important parameters. Mesoporous zeolites showed higher initial activity in n-hexane cracking compared to microporous zeolites due to increased acid strength.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mathieu Lions, Cecile Daniel, Benoit Coasne, Frederic Meunier, Alain Tuel, David Farrusseng
Summary: Efficient separation and catalytic processes in nanoporous adsorbents require fine tuning of gas adsorption in their porosity. This experimental study using Si-rich zeolites demonstrates the pivotal role of hydroxyl concentration in vapor adsorption, showing a transition from nonwetting to wetting as the hydroxyl surface density reaches a critical value. The concept of a critical concentration is extended beyond water to different polar substrates, providing a foundation for the rational design of hydrophobic adsorbents.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ashta C. Ghosh, Alexandre Legrand, Remy Rajapaksha, Gavin A. Craig, Capucine Sassoye, Gabor Balazs, David Farrusseng, Shuhei Furukawa, Jerome Canivet, Florian M. Wisser
Summary: By immobilizing dirhodium paddlewheels within metal-organic polyhedra (MOP) and assembling them into supramolecular structures, the catalytic properties of the catalysts are enhanced, particularly for the selective photochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to formic acid. The supramolecular structures exhibit higher catalytic activity per Rh atom compared to the molecular sub-unit Rh-MOP or Rh-metal-organic framework (Rh-MOF), with high turnover frequencies and production rates.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Izabel C. Medeiros-Costa, Catherine Laroche, Benoit Coasne, Javier Perez-Pellitero
Summary: Hierarchical faujasite zeolites composed of nanoparticle aggregates and layer-like structures are evaluated for xylene adsorption. The results show that nanoparticle aggregate zeolites have higher adsorption capacity than conventional zeolites, while the adsorption capacity of layer-like structure zeolites is comparable. The hierarchical samples have lower paraxylene selectivities, which may be attributed to the decrease in functional window adsorptive sites caused by the increase in external surface area.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
D. Ursueguia, C. Daniel, C. Collomb, C. Cardenas, D. Farrusseng, E. Diaz, S. Ordonez
Summary: The study compared the adsorption performance of HKUST-1 MOF with activated carbon for low-grade cyclohexane under different water concentrations, showing that HKUST-1 has higher affinity to cyclohexane, especially at low partial pressures. The MOF also exhibited good stability results, comparable to activated carbon, even in the presence of water.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Cristian Cardenas, David Farrusseng, Ceicile Daniel
Summary: This study presents the development and validation of a dynamic multiscale model for simulating the adsorption and desorption processes in a fixed bed for medical air drying. The model incorporates equations of mass balance, thermodynamics, hydrodynamics, and adsorption/desorption kinetics. The model proves effective in predicting water vapor adsorption and desorption breakthrough curves on adsorbents, considering concentration, flow rate, and temperature, making it a valuable tool for the development and optimization of commercial PSA columns with multiple adsorption layers.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Quentin Rivet, Remi Beucher, Franck Morfin, Thibaud Nardin, David Farrusseng
Summary: This study investigates the acidity of reforming catalysts and determines the concentration of Bronsted acid sites through measuring the adsorption of a probe molecule and the catalytic activity in a model reaction. The results demonstrate that the adsorption of 2,6-di-tert-butylpyridine is an effective method for characterizing the Bronsted acidity of alumina.
JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Arthur Millet, Celian Courtney, Alban Gossard, Gabriel Couchaux, Pascale Mascunan, Alain Tuel, David Farrusseng
Summary: Selective Xe adsorption on regenerable porous materials is economically attractive. Silver doping of zeolites has been found to improve Xe adsorption and separation. Changing the Si/Al ratio of zeolites is a potential approach to enhance silver loading and selective xenon adsorption.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
J. Huve, F. Bourgain, D. Farrusseng, J. M. M. Millet
Summary: This paper reports the design of a stainless-steel cell with polyimide film windows for in situ Mossbauer spectroscopy studies. The cell allows recording spectra at specific pressures and temperatures, and can be used with various heating or cooling rates. It also provides accurate sample temperature monitoring for multiple days.
REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Celine Pagis, David Laprune, Lucian Roiban, Thierry Epicier, Cecile Daniel, Alain Tuel, David Farrusseng, Benoit Coasne
Summary: Using adsorption-based characterization, we have explored a method to provide morphological and topological assessment of zeolite materials that goes beyond the capabilities of current tools. By analyzing the adsorption/desorption branches and scanning the capillary hysteresis, we can determine the size distribution of zeolite cavities and the connectivity between pores.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Quentin Rivet, Jordan Meyet, Mickael Rivallan, Thibaud Nardin, David Farrusseng
Summary: The characterization of acid sites on solid catalysts is important for understanding reaction mechanisms. In this study, 2,6-di-tert-butylpyridine is found to be a suitable probe for characterizing weak Bronsted acidity. The results show that the area of a specific vibration band is correlated to the concentration of a specific element in the catalyst. The study also highlights the limitations of using pyridine as an IR probe molecule and NH3 TPD for acid site characterization.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Larissa Brito, Gerhard D. Pirngruber, Javier Perez-Pellitero, Emmanuelle Guillon, Florian Albrieux, Johan A. Martens
Summary: The study found that hydroconversion of perhydrophenanthrene on different catalysts resulted in different intermediate products, which can be explained by adsorption selectivity and shape selectivity of the reaction network. USY-based catalysts were the most active among the solids tested, while Beta zeolites were slightly more selective in generating cracked products.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Olivier Said-Aizpuru, Florent Allain, Aurelie Dandeu, Fabrice Diehl, David Farrusseng, Jean-Francois Joly
Summary: This study explores the influence of site density and location on n-heptane reforming selectivity, using power law kinetics to describe catalytic transformations and revealing the characteristics of limiting steps. Experimental findings suggest that chlorine content and repartition at the crystallite scale have an impact on hydrogenolysis activity.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
David Farrusseng, Cecile Daniel, Conor Hamill, Jose Casaban, Terje Didriksen, Richard Blom, Andreas Velte, Gerrit Fueldner, Paul Gantenbein, Patrick Persdorf, Xavier Daguenet-Frick, Francis Meunier
Summary: Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are seen as potential breakthrough adsorbents for heat-pump applications due to their type V water adsorption isotherms and large water capacities. However, heat and mass transport limitations, as well as Knudsen diffusion at the grain scale, may impact the performance of Al(OH)-fumarate. Heat transfer within the bed packing and to the heat exchanger are also factors affecting the slow adsorption and desorption kinetics.
FARADAY DISCUSSIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lulu Wan, Gan Ye, Yuying Chang, Zhaohan Yang, Guangming Shi, Qiuli Zhang, Jin Wang
Summary: This study developed an efficient approach to upgrade the oxidative desulfurization (ODS) performance of Zr-MOFs with proton stimulation. Experimental results showed that the introduction of protons can significantly improve the ODS efficiency. This work provides a facile and efficient strategy for enhancing the ODS performance of pristine MOFs.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qiqi Lu, Xiu-Zhi Wei, Qi Zhang, Xinghua Zhang, Lungang Chen, Jianguo Liu, Yubao Chen, Longlong Ma
Summary: The application of Pd-M bimetallic clusters in the selective hydrogenation reaction was investigated, and the Pd0.6Ni@S-1 catalyst was found to exhibit high selectivity in the conversion of phenylacetylene to styrene. The confinement effect of zeolite inhibited over-hydrogenation and improved the stability of the catalysts. Furthermore, the solvent properties also influenced the product distribution.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Bo Li, Lumin Hong, Changdi Jing, Xianyang Yue, Huabo Huang, Qianqian Jiang, Jianguo Tang
Summary: MOF materials with adjustable pore structure and polymetallic sites have been explored as electrocatalysts for OER. Bimetallic materials show higher electrocatalytic activity than monometallic materials, while carbon-coated and doped MOF catalysts exhibit stable and good OER activity. The synergistic interaction between polymetallic active sites effectively improves the intrinsic activity of MOF on OER.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shichun Gu, Ruyi Wang, Junxiong Zhang, Hairong Dong, Liping Deng, Xue Wang, Yapeng He
Summary: In this study, monodispersed hollow mesoporous organosilica nanospheres with controlled core cavity and mesoporous shell were successfully synthesized. These hollow nanospheres showed a high adsorption capacity for Pb2+ in water solution and exhibited acceptable recycling and stability.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Lucie Havelkova, Bogdana Bashta, Michaela Vankova, Jiri Zednik, Jiri Brus, Jan Svoboda, Alice Vagenknechtova, Jan Sedlacek
Summary: An atom-economic one-step chain-growth coordination homopolymerization providing high yields of functionalized hyper-cross-linked polyacetylenes with a permanent micro/mesoporous texture and a BET area of up to 1062 m2/g is reported. The homopolymerization is highly compatible with the heteroatom groups of the monomers and allows the preparation of well-defined porous networks with a wide spectrum of univalent groups.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Shirui Pang, Yuxin Liu, Zhe Zhang, Yuxin Li, Chunguang Li, Zhan Shi, Shouhua Feng
Summary: This study focuses on using a functional separator to suppress the shuttle effect of soluble lithium polysulfides in Li-S batteries. It is found that the functionalized sulfonic acid group not only accelerates the conduction of lithium ions, but also repels polysulfide anions through electrostatic interactions. The performance of the batteries is significantly improved with the use of this functionalized separator.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pingping Li, Lei Han, Donghun Kim, Kemal Celebi
Summary: This study presents a fast synthetic strategy for the preparation of high-quality platelike MFI crystals using a thin-wall tubular reactor. The strategy is efficient, time-saving, and can be optimized, making it applicable to the preparation and optimization of other important materials.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Haitao Yin, Wei Wang, Yuxin Li, Hu Wen, Shuang Chen, Nanzhe Jiang
Summary: This study presents a template-free and solid-state-like crystallisation method for the synthesis of ZSM-5 zeolite, which can be scaled-up in production. Mechanical mixing of starting material components improves the dispersion of materials, leading to ZSM-5 zeolite with high crystallinity and size uniformity.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Congli Li, Jiang Wang, Zhenfei Wang, Jinxiang Dong, Qi Shi
Summary: This study investigates the evolution and autoreduction behavior of Cu species in CuCl/NaY adsorbent during vacuum thermal activation. It is found that Cu species migrate from supercages to the nearby plane of the six-membered ring connecting the supercage and sod cage during vacuum activation. At 150 degrees C, vacuum autoreduction occurs, resulting in the formation of Cu+Cl- species. The results provide reference for the preparation of pi-complex adsorbents.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Irena Khatrin, Iman Abdullah, Alan J. Mccue, Yuni K. Krisnandi
Summary: Hierarchical porous system with two types of mesopores provides a solution to the diffusion limitation in conventional zeolites. Cobalt oxide impregnated hierarchical ZSM-5 zeolite samples with intra- and inter-crystalline mesopores were synthesized using two different strategies. The physicochemical properties of the modified catalysts were analyzed, revealing distinct features given by the two mesoporous configurations. Catalytic activity analysis showed that Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with inter-crystalline mesopores exhibited higher activity in methane partial oxidation reaction compared to Co-oxide/ZSM-5 with intra-crystalline mesopores.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Nataliia Reinders, Martin Durovic, Pavla Honcova, Zaneta Dohnalova, Jana Luxova, Stanislav Slang, Jhonatan Rodriguez-Pereira, Petra S. Sulcova
Summary: This study presents a new method for preparing a microporous Ni2P/C catalyst with high catalytic activity. The redox reaction and carbon matrix formation during high-temperature treatment contribute to the stability and activity of the catalyst. Experimental and analytical results suggest that the microporous structure of the composite plays a crucial role in its catalytic performance. These findings are important for practical applications of efficient hydrogen production by water electrolysis.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Raquel Bertao, Viktoriya Ivasiv, Cristina Almeida-Aguiar, Patricia R. Correia, Antonio M. Fonseca, Manuel Banobre-Lopez, Fatima Baltazar, Isabel C. Neves
Summary: This study developed a zeolite-based delivery system (ZDS) using silver and 5-Fluorouracil as antimicrobial and antineoplastic agents. The ZDS was characterized and its antimicrobial properties were investigated, showing better antibacterial effectiveness for the ZDS containing both silver and 5-FU.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Naonobu Katada, Nobuki Ozawa, Etsushi Tsuji, Keigo Kanehara, Akiho Otsuka, Taiga Sakamoto, Kirari Umezawa, Hitoshi Matsubara, Satoshi Suganuma, Momoji Kubo
Summary: First principles calculations were used to investigate the pathway for methylation of benzene with methane catalyzed by MFI type zeolite-supported Co species. The strong adsorption of benzene on Co is found to lower the activation energy for methane dissociation and promote the formation of toluene precursor. The activation energy of methane dissociation is also affected by the Al-Al distance.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yuan Liu, An T. Ta, Kyoung Chul Park, Shenyang Hu, Natalia B. Shustova, Simon R. Phillpot
Summary: We use density functional theory to investigate the interactions of cerium, americium, and curium cations with crown ethers. Our results demonstrate that crown ethers can capture cerium, americium, and curium ions, and modifying the crown ether structure by substituting nitrogen atoms for oxygen atoms significantly increases their binding energies with radionuclides.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhengwu Peng, Shixing Wang, Yihui Wu, Xiang Liu, Hongliang Liu, Dekun Zhang, Likang Fu
Summary: An efficient adsorbent for recovery of germanium was prepared and characterized in this study. The adsorption behavior of Ge(IV) on the adsorbent was analyzed, and the results showed that it follows pseudo-secondary kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm model. The adsorbent exhibited good anionic anti-interference ability and can still maintain high adsorption efficiency after repeated adsorption.
MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS
(2024)