Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qichen Li, Jun Liao, Siqi Huang, Ling Ding, Yong Zhang, Wenkun Zhu
Summary: Porous Al2O3-SiO2 composite materials were constructed and proved to be efficient and reusable adsorbents for Th(IV) removal in aqueous solution with high adsorption capacity and maintenance of over 90% efficiency after multiple cycles.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Guo Feng, Entao Zheng, Feng Jiang, Zi Hu, Huiqun Fu, Yuguang Li, Hao Meng, Qian Wu, Jianmin Liu, Qing Yang, Weihui Jiang
Summary: Novel porous hydroxyapatite sheets with high pore homogeneity were prepared via a self-assembly nonaqueous precipitation method. The material showed excellent adsorption performance for Pb2+ ions and has wide application prospects in wastewater treatment.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Weini Zhou, Hongqing Wang, Sanying Hou, Shiyv Wang
Summary: A magnetic nano-composites Fe3O4@SiO2@MnO2 was prepared for efficient removal of Th(IV) from aqueous solutions, achieving a maximum adsorption capacity of 53.19 mg g(-1) at pH = 3.5 and T = 298 K. The adsorption kinetics followed the second-order kinetic model, and the adsorption isotherm was well described by the Langmuir model, with lattice oxygen (M-O) and surface hydroxyl oxygen (M-OH) participating in the adsorption process. This material shows promise as a potential material for removing Th(IV) from environmental wastewater.
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaogang Han, Zhuannian Liu, Mohammad Fahim Bakhtari, Junnan Luo, Luncong Deng
Summary: A cerium-Metal-Organic Framework/Graphene Oxide (Ce-MOF/GO) composite material was synthesized via a solvothermal method, demonstrating highly efficient phosphate removal. The physiochemical properties and removal mechanism were analyzed using FT-IR, SEM, XRD, and BET techniques. The study investigated the influence of reaction time, solution pH, initial concentration, adsorbent dosage, and temperature on the adsorption capacity of the composite material. The results showed that the Ce-MOF/GO-2% composite had a maximum adsorption capacity of 308.64 mg g-1 for phosphate removal, higher than Ce-MOF, and exhibited excellent reusability with 92% retention of adsorption capacity after four cycles.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
A. F. P. Allwin Mabes Raj, Sara Krajnc, Maja Bauman, Marijana Lakic, Andreja Gutmaher, Aleksandra Lobnik, Aljosa Kosak
Summary: In this study, silica (SiO2) and amino-functionalized SiO2 particles (NH2@SiO2) were prepared using the Stober method and characterized. The results showed that NH2@SiO2 particles with APTMS exhibited the highest adsorption efficiency and capacity for Pb2+, Cr3+, and Hg2+ ions, with the adsorption process following pseudo-second-order kinetics and the Langmuir adsorption model. Furthermore, NH2@SiO2 particles could be desorbed using acid and organic acid, indicating their potential for reuse.
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Linjie Wang, Xuechao Xu
Summary: In this study, a ZrO2 coated fiber membrane (ZrO2/FM) was prepared in situ for the removal of Se(iv) from environmental water. The ZrO2/FM showed excellent removal performance and high reusability, indicating its promising application prospect in the static and dynamic removal of Se(iv) from environmental water.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Luiz Diego Silva Rocha, Joao Paulo Pereira Duarte, Marta Eloisa Medeiros, Roseli Martins de Souza, Luiz Fernando Brum Malta
Summary: The study showed that CeP material obtained after 24 hours of hydrothermal treatment had the best performance in removing Cd2+ from aqueous solutions. CeP 24 h exhibited surface-like sorption behavior, while CeP 4 h did not have this characteristic.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Acoustics
Glyus L. Sharipov, Bulat M. Gareev, Kristina S. Vasilyuk, Dim I. Galimov, Airat M. Abdrakhmanov
Summary: The study revealed that the luminescence intensity of moving single-bubble sonoluminescence of Ce3+ in solutions of CeCl3 and (NH4)(2)Ce(NO3)(6) increases with the cerium ion concentration and saturates at a certain level. Additionally, sonophotoluminescence also contributes to the luminescence of Ce3+ at higher concentrations.
ULTRASONICS SONOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
G. Ratie, K. Zhang, M. Iqbal, D. Vantelon, F. Mahe, C. Rivard, M. Komarek, M. Bouhnik-Le Coz, A. Dia, K. Hanna, M. Davranche, R. Marsac
Summary: In this study, the oxidation of Ce(III) to Ce(IV) on goethite was investigated using modeling and X-ray absorption spectroscopy. The results showed that the oxidized Ce existed on goethite with a Ce(III)/Ce(IV) ratio depending on the Ce concentration in the solution. The main driving force for Ce(III) oxidation on goethite was suggested to be the surface precipitation of Ce(IV)-hydroxides.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Glaydson S. dos Reis, Carlos E. Schnorr, Guilherme L. Dotto, Julien Vieillard, Matias S. Netto, Luis F. O. Silva, Irineu A. S. De Brum, Mikael Thyrel, Eder C. Lima, Ulla Lassi
Summary: This study investigated the adsorption and recovery of cerium (Ce(III)), a rare earth element, from an aqueous solution using a sustainable hydrochar made from wood waste. The hydrochar contained various surface functional groups, which significantly influenced its adsorption capacity. The pH of the solution strongly affected the Ce(III) removal, with the highest removal efficiency achieved at pH 6.0. The hydrochar exhibited high efficiency in Ce(III) adsorption, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 327.9 mg g(-1) at 298 K. The adsorption kinetics followed the general order model, while the equilibrium process fit the Liu isotherm model. The Ce(III) adsorption mechanism on the hydrochar involved electrostatic interactions and chelation between surface functional groups and Ce(III). The hydrochar also demonstrated excellent regeneration capacity using sulfuric acid as an eluent. This research presents a sustainable approach for developing an efficient adsorbent for Ce(III) removal with excellent physicochemical properties.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lianzhe Hu, Xilu Hu, Ting Huang, Min Wang, Guobao Xu
Summary: The phosphatase-like activity of Ce(IV) ions was used for the first time in chemiluminescence analysis, with the addition of ionic liquids significantly improving the CL performance and enabling selective and sensitive detection of Ce(IV) ions, as well as successful evaluation of total antioxidant capacity in commercial fruit juice samples.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jingxi Tie, Meng Zhang, Chenliang Shen, Haiyuan Liu, Chunbao Du
Summary: Utilizing food waste as raw material for adsorbent preparation is a sustainable and environmentally beneficial method for food waste reclamation and treatment of Cr(VI)-bearing wastewater.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Polymer Science
Kriangsak Kraiwattanawong, Noriaki Sano, Hajime Tamon
Summary: In this study, C/C composite xerogels were prepared and it was found that the addition of CF does not impact the mesoporous properties of the material and can alleviate pore shrinkage. The use of TBA during evaporation drying helps to maintain the pore structure.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
B. Carmel Jeeva Mary, J. Judith Vijaya, M. Bououdina, L. John Kennedy, L. Khezami, A. Modwi
Summary: Water contamination by toxic metals, particularly lead, is a global environmental threat. This study examines the use of Nickel ferrite and Nickel ferrite/rGO nanocomposite for the adsorption of lead from water. The results show that the NG nanocomposite exhibits a maximum adsorption capacity of 390 mg/g under optimum conditions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yiping Wen, Zhengfeng Xie, Songsong Xue, Jie Long, Wei Shi, Yucheng Liu
Summary: A new polymethacryloyl hydrazone modified sodium alginate adsorption material (GSH) was successfully prepared for the removal of metal ions from wastewater. The material exhibited excellent adsorption capacity, high cycle performance, and broad application prospects in water remediation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhengliang Li, Xuyang Zhang, Jiaqi Shan, Cuilan Liu, Xingzhong Guo, Xiaoyu Zhao, Hui Yang
Summary: Silver nanowire transparent conductive films (AgNW TCFs) were prepared by screen printing conductive ink on a PET substrate, and the effects of ink compositions and oily stencil on the optoelectrical properties of AgNW TCFs were investigated. The resulting AgNW TCFs exhibited low sheet resistance, high transmittance, and high uniformity, and could be patterned and personalized through the screen printing process.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zheng Zhou, Qilong Zhang, Zhao Zhang, Haoze Kuang, Xiangxin Du, Hui Yang
Summary: This study presents a new approach for high-performance lead-free nanogenerators by utilizing three-dimensional interdigitated electrodes and flexible composites. The research demonstrates the successful achievement of high-current output by harvesting mechanical energy based on piezoelectricity. This work provides valuable insights for the design of material and devices in the field of nanogenerators.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Rui Tian, Junzhang Wang, Zhou Xu, Xingzhong Guo, Wei Lei, Ronghua Ding, Yun Zhang, Hui Yang
Summary: The study fabricates a high-performance SiOC anode with bi-continuous macropores and robust skeletons, which exhibits milder volume change, high reversibility and stability, providing a promising fundamental material for achieving long-cycle SiOC anode materials.
JOURNAL OF POROUS MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Liruhua Zhang, Qianhong Shen, Feilong Huang, Libei Jiang, Jie Liu, Jiansong Sheng, Yue Li, Hui Yang
Summary: A 0D/1D CuBi2O4@WO3 nanofiber-membrane photocatalyst with step-scheme heterojunction was fabricated by electrospinning, exhibiting excellent photocatalytic activity and degradation effect.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Rui Tian, Fan Wang, Chang Zou, Zhen Pei, Xingzhong Guo, Hui Yang
Summary: In this study, a novel binder-free bifunctional water-splitting electrocatalyst was prepared through a hydrothermal process and phosphorization. The catalyst exhibited excellent reactive activity and catalytic stability, demonstrating promising performance for water splitting under alkaline conditions.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingjie Zhang, Weiwei Cai, Ningzhong Bao, Xueyu Geng, Hui Yang
Summary: In this study, La2Sn2O7 pyrochlore was used as a reinforcing phase for a silver matrix. The enhanced interfacial bonding strength of Ag-La2Sn2O7 was confirmed both theoretically and experimentally, leading to the fabrication of silver-based composites with superior plasticity. The work provides a new strategy for constructing advanced silver-based composites for applications in the electrical contact field.
Article
Immunology
Yun Qian, Bo Tang, Hao Zhang, Hui Yang
Summary: In this study, circ_0129657 was found to inhibit proliferation and promote apoptosis and inflammatory factor secretion in oxygen-glucose deprivation-induced human brain microvascular endothelial cells via the miR-194-5p/GMFB axis, suggesting that circ_0129657 has the potential as a useful biological molecular marker in the diagnosis of stroke.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chen Chen, Yanmeng Chu, Linjun Zhang, Haojun Lin, Wenzhang Fang, Zheyu Zhang, Chaofei Zha, Kejia Wang, Hui Yang, Xuezhe Yu, James A. Gott, Martin Aagesen, Zhiyuan Cheng, Suguo Huo, Huiyun Liu, Ana M. Sanchez, Yunyan Zhang
Summary: The successful growth of self-catalyzed nanowires depends on the effective V/III ratio at the initial growth stage, which should be high enough to allow nucleation to extend to the entire contact area between the droplet and substrate, elevating the droplet off of the substrate, but not too high to keep the droplet. Additionally, cluster growth between nanowires is also initiated from large droplets. This study provides insights into the cluster formation mechanism from the growth conditions and can guide high-yield nanowire growth.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Suwan Sun, Hui Yang, Jiaojiao Xin, Heng Yao, Lunzhi Yuan, Keke Ren, Jing Jiang, Dongyan Shi, Qian Zhou, Zhanglu An, Beibei Guo, Jiaxian Chen, Lulu He, Xi Liang, Tong Cheng, Ningshao Xia, Jun Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristics of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMSCs) transdifferentiation into liver and immune cells were investigated. By transplanting a single type of hBMSC into immunodeficient mice with fulminant hepatic failure (FHF), a dual-humanized mouse model was developed. Transcriptomics analysis identified two transdifferentiation phases and ten cell lineages derived from hBMSCs, including hepatocytes, cholangiocytes, stellate cells, myofibroblasts, endothelial cells, and immune cells. Four biological processes associated with the transdifferentiation and biological functions of hBMSC-derived cells were identified, providing insights into disease pathogenesis.
LIVER INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shoutong Jin, Linming Zhou, Yongjun Wu, Shang Zhu, Qilong Zhang, Hui Yang, Yuhui Huang, Zijian Hong
Summary: A grand potential-based phase-field model was developed to study the effect of a gas bubble on the dynamics of dendrite growth during electrodeposition. The presence of a static gas bubble was found to significantly accelerate dendrite growth by serving as an ion reservoir and causing the dendrites to tilt towards the bubble. The size and distance of the bubble to the anode were found to affect the length of dendrite growth, while a mobile bubble was found to delay dendrite growth due to the stirring effect.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhao Zhang, Qilong Zhang, Zhaoyue Xia, Jing Wang, Heng Yao, Qianhong Shen, Hui Yang
Summary: A flexible, superhydrophobic and environmentally resistant triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) with enhanced output performance has been proposed using a cost-effective surface modification and co-blending method. The introduction of surface modified BN (m-BN) significantly improved the roughness, hydrophobicity, and surface potential of the composites, resulting in an excellent triboelectric output of 43 W/m(2) for the m-BN/TENG. Furthermore, the m-BN/TENG maintained 90% initial electrical output at 80% humidity and showed no noticeable change in output performance after treatment with acid and alkali. It has also been demonstrated as a self-powered humidity sensor and droplet detector with high sensitivity and ultra-fast response time.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Beibei Guo, Qian Zhou, Jiaxian Chen, Jiaojiao Xin, Li Jiang, Hui Yang, Dongyan Shi, Keke Ren, Genren Yang, Xingping Zhou, Peng Li, Jinjin Luo, Lulu He, Hozeifa Mohamed Hassan, Xi Liang, Heng Yao, Shiwen Ma, Bingqi Li, Lei Geng, Changyong Wang, Jing Jiang, Jun Li
Summary: This study achieved the successful orthotopic transplantation of functional bioengineered livers, based on whole decellularized liver scaffolds, which effectively prolonged the survival of rats subjected to complete hepatectomy.
ACS BIOMATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anjun Hu, Wei Chen, Yu Pan, Jun Zhu, Yinuo Li, Hui Yang, Runjing Li, Baihai Li, Yin Hu, Dongjiang Chen, Fei Li, Jianping Long, Chaoyi Yan, Tianyu Lei
Summary: In this study, a robust composite solid electrolyte interphase (C-SEI) consisting of fluorine doped boron nitride and organic polyvinyl alcohol is proposed. Experimental results show that the C-SEI modified lithium anode exhibits dendrite-free performance, stable cycling, and ultra-low overpotential. The capacity retention rate is also significantly improved by using the C-SEI. These findings provide a feasible strategy to address the instability of solid electrolyte interphase and demonstrate great prospects for the practical application of lithium metal batteries.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Henghua Zhang, Qianbin Dong, Juetian Lu, Yaping Tang, Wenjian Bi, Yue Gao, Hui Yang, Jiabang Wang
Summary: In this study, sodium acetate trihydrate was modified with urea, ethylene glycol, and disodium hydrogen phosphate dodecahydrate. The modified phase change material was impregnated into expanded perlite to obtain a composite phase change material, which was encapsulated with epoxy resin as the coating to obtain a coated composite phase change material with excellent thermal stability and minimal leakage. Lab tests showed delayed temperature reduction and prolonged thermal performance in insulated boxes.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Qichao Hou, H. Aruni Fonseka, Faustino Martelli, Barbara Paci, Anders Gustafsson, James A. Gott, Hui Yang, Suguo Huo, Xuezhe Yu, Lulu Chen, Yanmeng Chu, Chaofei Zha, Zheyu Zhang, Linjun Zhang, Fuxiang Shang, Wenzhang Fang, Zhiyuan Cheng, Ana M. Sanchez, Huiyun Liu, Yunyan Zhang
Summary: Crystal-phase engineering between ZB and WZ structures is important in designing unique optoelectronic and electronic semiconductor devices. This study compares the doping differences between these two crystal structures using GaAs NW shells. Si is found to have higher incorporation efficiency into the WZ structure due to a lower incorporation energy. This work provides useful information for doping control and device design.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
