Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuyao Li, Xiaohui Li, Zhixuan An, Yang Chu, Xiuli Wang
Summary: A novel metal-organic complex containing Co(II) was synthesized using one-step hydrothermal synthesis. The complex showed excellent catalytic activity in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol and can be reused multiple times without significant activity loss.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Clement Jacquot, Vesna Middelkoop, Angela Koeckritz, Andrej Pohar, Regina Bienert, Suela Kellici, Ioan-Alexandru Baragau, Baldassarre Venezia, Asterios Gavriilidis, Blaz Likozar, Andrew M. Beale
Summary: This study introduces novel patterned monolithic reactors as potential replacements for conventional packed bed and batch reactors in the chemical industry. By utilizing bimetallic formulations, including earth-abundant metals like iron, higher conversion rates and TOF values were achieved in the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol. Mathematical modeling provided insights into the physical and chemical processes governing reactant conversion, highlighting the advantages of the novel design.
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Shi, Xi Chen, Xiaolu Hou, Jianzu Wang, Shuang Wang, Yongdi Ma, Yuan Li
Summary: In this study, a novel bilayer composite membrane consisting of a top semi-interpenetrating polymer network layer and a lower polyvinylidene fluoride/poly(methacrylic acid) @Pd catalytic layer was prepared for the green preparation of chloride-free benzaldehyde. The membrane could efficiently catalyze the oxidation of benzyl alcohol by hydrogen peroxide into chloride-free benzaldehyde, while keeping the oil phase and water phase separated during the reaction. The combination of the bilayer membrane and the interface reaction technique provides a new and effective strategy for the green preparation of chloride-free benzaldehyde.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaolei Bao, Xingshuai Lv, Zeyan Wang, Minrui Wang, Mu Liu, Dujuan Dai, Liren Zheng, Zhaoke Zheng, Hefeng Cheng, Peng Wang, Yuanyuan Liu, Ying Dai, Yuchen Fan, Baibiao Huang
Summary: The study demonstrates that nitrogen vacancies in graphitic carbon nitride can enhance the photocatalytic oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde, showing potential significance in green chemistry.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Arumugam Ramesh, R. Manigandan, Badusha Mohamad Ali, Kathirvelu Dhandapani, Chau Thi Da, Minh-Tri Nguyen-Le
Summary: An ordered mesoporous carbon (OMC) support was prepared using silica and cellulose templates, and Zr and SO42- were incorporated onto the support. The SO42-/Zr-OMC (30) catalyst exhibited excellent activity and stability in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Suhong Qiu, Yanlin Li, Henan Xu, Man Zhou, Qian Liang, Jian Rong, Zhongyu Li, Song Xu
Summary: In this study, tetra-[alpha-(p-formyl) phenoxy] phthalocyanine cobalt (II)/multiwalled carbon nanotubes (CoPc/ MWCNTs) composites were prepared through the interaction between CoPc and MWCNTs. The structures of the composites were characterized using UV-vis spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. The catalytic efficiency of the composites in the oxidation reaction of benzyl alcohol was investigated under different reaction parameters.
SOLID STATE SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jingjie Luo, Yanan Dong, Sihan Yang, Fengxiang Shan, Qian Jiang, Ying Ma, Changhai Liang
Summary: In this study, a strategy for anchoring gold particles on sulfonated carbon nanotubes (CNTs) was developed to enhance the selectivity of benzyl alcohol oxidation. The interaction between gold and sulfur species was investigated, and a suitable action mode between Au and S was identified. The results provide insights into the structure manipulation of Au catalysts for resistance to coarsening.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanyuan Dong, Yeqin Feng, Zheng Li, Hui Zhou, Hongjin Lv, Guo-Yu Yang
Summary: Selective oxidation of benzyl alcohols to carbonyl compounds is crucial for the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. In this study, a CsPbBr3/Ni4P2 composite was constructed for efficient photocatalytic conversion of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde with high selectivity. Mechanistic studies revealed the crucial role of Ni4P2 in charge separation/migration and utilization.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nathaniel E. Larm, Angira Roy, Piyuni Ishtaweera, Laxmi Adhikari, Gary A. Baker
Summary: Oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes, esters, and acids is an important industrial process. The use of gold and palladium nanoparticles can facilitate the reaction, and supported nanoparticle alloys further enhance the process. In this study, polyionic nanoclays (PINCs) were used as support for gold and palladium nanocatalysts, allowing for mild reaction conditions and comparable turnover rates to previous studies.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhaoyu Zhou, Ya-Nan Xie, Wenze Zhu, Hongying Zhao, Nianjun Yang, Guohua Zhao
Summary: Hydrogen production can be promoted by replacing the sluggish oxygen evolution reaction with a thermodynamically more favorable primary oxidation reaction, resulting in a 5.5 times higher efficiency and 100% selectivity. Utilizing a Bi2MoO6@TiO(2)NTA photocathode, the electrons generated during the oxidation reaction are then used for synergistical hydrogen production, achieving an efficiency as high as 85%.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qi Yang, Yuantao Tang, Haidong Zhang, Jun Chen, Zhiquan Jiang, Kun Xiong, Jingjing Wang, Xinai Liu, Na Yang, Qiuyue Du, Yuting Song
Summary: This study presents a new method for the synthesis of CuMnOx catalysts using a half carbonized citrus grandis peel assisted hard template method. The shift of the oxide pairs from CuO-Cu1.4Mn1.6O4 to Mn2O3- Cu1.4Mn1.6O4 has been achieved by tuning the Cu/Mn molar ratio, resulting in high selectivity and efficiency in the oxidation of benzyl alcohol using H2O2 as oxidant. The interaction between the Cu1.4Mn1.6O4 constituent and Mn2O3 constituent enhances the formation of Cu+ species, leading to a Fenton-like catalytic oxidation process.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chun-Yuan Li, Meng Feng, Lei Cui, Fei Wang, Bing Xue, Jie Xu
Summary: In this study, a catalyst support was synthesized by controlling thermal exfoliation of g-C3N4, and Pd nanoparticles were loaded on it for the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol. The results showed that the chemical valence and dispersion of Pd nanoparticles were key factors for the catalytic activity, and the gas conditions affected the distribution of Pd and nitrogen species. Under the optimal conditions of the catalyst 2.5Pd/eg-C3N4-AN, the conversion of benzyl alcohol and the selectivity to benzaldehyde reached 88% and 92%, respectively.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaolei Bao, Huiliang Li, Zeyan Wang, Fengxia Tong, Mu Liu, Zhaoke Zheng, Peng Wang, Hefeng Cheng, Yuanyuan Liu, Ying Dai, Yuchen Fan, Zhiyong Li, Baibiao Huang
Summary: In this study, a composite of TiO2 and Ti3C2 was developed to achieve efficient and selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol. The composite stabilizes active intermediates and enhances selectivity, leading to significantly improved conversion efficiency and selectivity compared to pristine TiO2.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jierui Xue, Huanhuan Liu, Suyuan Zeng, Yafei Feng, Yangyang Zhang, Yin Zhu, Mingyu Cheng, Huaikun Zhang, Liang Shi, Genqiang Zhang
Summary: This study presents the design and synthesis of a cocatalyst-free photocatalyst using cobalt-doped ZnIn2S4 hierarchical nanotubes. The photocatalyst exhibits enhanced separation and transfer efficiency of photoinduced carriers, leading to a significantly higher rate of H-2 evolution and benzaldehyde production compared to undoped ZnIn2S4 microspheres. This work proposes a promising strategy for the development of highly active cocatalyst-free photocatalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cai Xu, Menglu Cai, Yangyang Fang, Xiaozhong Wang, Yingqi Chen, Liyan Dai
Summary: A series of N-doped carbon supported WO3 composite catalysts were successfully prepared via hydrothermal and subsequent calcination methods, showing superior catalytic performance for the selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol to benzaldehyde. The catalyst could be reused for seven times without obvious activity loss, suggesting potential for practical applications.
MOLECULAR CATALYSIS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yongzhao Su, Jiangnan Huang, Guangxing Yang, Hongjuan Wang, Hao Yu, Qiao Zhang, Yonghai Cao, Feng Peng
Summary: Ethylbenzene (EB) oxidation to oxygenated products is studied using carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and CNTs with confined cobalt nanoparticles (Co@C/CNTs) as catalysts. Co@C/CNTs show enhanced interfacial charge transfer and improved overall activity by speeding up elementary steps and reducing energy barriers. The rate-determining step is confirmed to be the homolytic cleavage of peroxide. The predicted results and experimental data for the ratio of acetophenone (AcPO) to 1-phenylethyl alcohol (PEA) are in close agreement, indicating the dominant role of AcPO synthesis in the reaction route.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ping Wei, Yiming Chen, Tao Zhou, Zirong Wang, Yue Zhang, Hongjuan Wang, Hao Yu, Jianbo Jia, Kun Zhang, Chao Peng
Summary: Ti(3)C(2)Tx (T = -O) MXene quantum dots (MQDs) and N-doped carbon dots (NCDs) were interspersed on CdS nanoparticles to enhance the photocatalytic hydrogen production. The hydrogen production rate of the composite material reached 5.64 mmol g(-1) h(-1), which was significantly higher than that of bare CdS and Pt/CdS. The research also improved the cycling stability of CdS-based photocatalysts.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yiming Chen, Zirong Wang, Yue Zhang, Ping Wei, Wenkang Xu, Hongjuan Wang, Hao Yu, Jianbo Jia, Kun Zhang, Chao Peng
Summary: A ternary CdS@Nb2O5/Nb2CTx heterojunction with hierarchical structure was designed to promote photocatalytic hydrogen (H2) evolution. The optimized photocatalyst exhibited HER rates of 1501.7 and 2715.8 mu mol g-1 h-1, with 12.4% and 26.1% AQE at 420 nm, respectively, using Na2S/Na2SO3 and lactic acid as sacrificial agents. Its HER performance was 10.9-fold higher than pure CdS and remained 87% activity after five cycle tests. This work opens possibilities for Nb-based MXene photocatalysts for solar energy conversion and other applications.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Mengyao Jiang, Jiangnan Huang, Guangxing Yang, Hongjuan Wang, Hao-Fan Wang, Feng Peng, Yonghai Cao, Hao Yu
Summary: Electro-adsorption is a promising technology for wastewater treatment, but its practical application still faces challenges. This study developed a mesoporous carbon monolith (MCM) as an adsorbent, which showed high removal performances for both organic and inorganic contaminants with the aid of an electric field. The low resistance, high specific capacitance, and specific surface area of MCM were beneficial for contaminant transportation and storage, improving the removal performance.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhicheng Chen, Yuchan Deng, Guangxing Yang, Ya-Nan Zhu, Qiao Zhang, Zhiting Liu, Yonghai Cao, Feng Peng
Summary: M-N-C materials (M = Fe, Co, Cu, Zn) were studied as catalysts for cumene oxidation through theoretical calculations and experiment validation. The changes of Gibbs free energy for the elementary steps showed that the activation of cumene/O2 molecules and the decomposition of cumene hydroperoxide (CHP) played a significant role in cumene oxidation. The interactions between M-N-C and cumene, O2, and CHP were fully investigated.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Shibin Chen, Cuiting Yang, Xiaoying Zhou, Guang Miao, Hao Yu, Jing Xiao
Summary: The objective of this work is to investigate the adsorption separation of liquid-phase xylene isomers using ultramicroporous carbon spheres. The synthesized glucose-based adsorbent (UMC-xyl) exhibits excellent performance in p-xylene/m-xylene separation, surpassing commercial adsorbents including the industrial benchmark KBaX. The micropore diffusion model provides a better fit to the adsorption kinetics of UMC-xyl and the narrow ultramicropore size in UMC-xyl facilitates the separation of xylene isomers.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xunfu Zhou, Lanzhen Peng, Limei Xu, Jin Luo, Xiaomei Ning, Xiaoqin Zhou, Feng Peng, Xiaosong Zhou
Summary: In this study, metallosupramolecular complexes were constructed as catalysts to enhance the hydrogen evolution reaction in artificial photocatalysis. The results showed that these complexes significantly increased the photocatalytic activity and improved the utilization efficiency of noble metals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Meng Wei, Mingli Li, Qiongzhi Gao, Xin Cai, Shengsen Zhang, Yueping Fang, Feng Peng, Siyuan Yang
Summary: This study introduces a promising alternative method to obtain green hydrogen energy through electrocatalytic water splitting by replacing traditional oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with biomass oxidation reaction (BOR). The results show that the Ni/TiO2@Ni3S2 electrode exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activity on various biomass intermediates, indicating its potential in promoting the sustainable development of hydrogen production.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenqing Yu, Ying Wang, Hanwen Zhang, Qiao Zhang, Shengyang Wang, Zhiting Liu, Guangxing Yang, Feng Peng
Summary: The 5-hydroxymethylfurfural oxidation reaction is a promising method for producing valuable chemical products from biomass. Selective oxidation of the aldehyde group in 5-hydroxymethylfurfural resulted in the production of 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid on Au/anatase and Au/rutile catalysts under photoexcited and dark states. Visible light irradiation improved the reactivity of the oxidation reaction, with the effect being more pronounced at lower reaction temperatures. The main active species were O-1(2) and trace amounts of O2(-) under dark conditions, while under visible light irradiation, the main active species were O2(-), O-1(2), and h(+) for both Au/rutile and Au/anatase catalysts.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cong Guo, Yunying Huo, Qiao Zhang, Kai Wan, Guangxing Yang, Zhiting Liu, Feng Peng
Summary: The electrocatalytic conversion of biomass into high-value-added chemicals is an effective method of green chemistry. Catalyst materials derived from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have unique physicochemical properties, making them a popular choice. In this study, a non-precious metal CoxNiyS electrocatalyst derived from MOFs was used for the oxidation of biomass-derivative 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). The results showed that the Co:Ni ratio influenced the HMF conversion rate, with the highest rate achieved at a ratio of 2:1.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yongzhao Su, Hongyi Liu, Hongjuan Wang, Jiangnan Huang, Hao Yu, Qiao Zhang, Yonghai Cao, Feng Peng
Summary: This study investigates the aerobic oxidation of ethyl benzene to acetophenone using carbon nitride supported transition metal oxides as catalysts. Among these catalysts, Co3O4/CNx exhibited the highest activity and selectivity, while CuO/CNx showed relatively low activity but high selectivity. Mechanism investigations revealed that CuO/CNx had a fast reaction rate, which prevented the generation of reactive free radicals.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiang Li, Guangxing Yang, Qiao Zhang, Zhiting Liu, Feng Peng
Summary: Direct ethanol fuel cells have the potential to convert biomass ethanol into electricity, but the efficiency is hindered by low selectivity in breaking the C-C bond. This study found that the presence of alkali cations can enhance the selectivity of CO2 production. In addition, the catalytic activity and CO2 selectivity were correlated to the ionic strength of ion pairs.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Junhao Lan, Qiao Zhang, Guangxing Yang, Zhiting Liu, Feng Peng
Summary: In this study, a novel magnetic material of Fe/P-NPGC was successfully fabricated as an efficient peroxymonosulfate activation catalyst to remove tetracycline hydrochloride. Fe2P and graphitic N exhibited excellent electron transfer efficiency, improving the activation of PMS and generating an efficient non-radical pathway.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xianfeng Huang, Bo Zhang, Cong Guo, Guangxing Yang, Qiao Zhang, Shuang Li, Hao Yu, Feng Peng
Summary: Noble-metal high-entropy-alloy nanoparticles (HEA NPs) synthesized via the co-reduction of noble-metal precursors in triethylene glycol demonstrate activity in the electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). The composition of the HEA NPs significantly affects the product selectivity by regulating the oxidation pathways.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
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)