Article
Engineering, Chemical
G. C. Feijoo, K. S. Barros, T. Scarazzato, D. C. R. Espinosa
Summary: This study evaluated the use of electrodialysis for recovering cobalt, magnesium, manganese, and chromium ions from an acid multicomponent solution. Results showed successful extraction of Co2+, Mn2+, and Mg(2+) ions above 98%, while the extraction of Cr3+ reached only 83%. The differences in metal transport through the membranes were attributed to lower molar concentration, diffusion coefficient, and Stokes radius of chromium ions.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mattia Biesuz, Paolo Giopato, Francesco Tessarolo, Giandomenico Nollo, Mauro Bortolotti, Vincenzo M. Sglavo, Gian D. Soraru
Summary: The research focused on the development of porcelain stoneware functionalized with silver through a field-assisted ion exchange process, which demonstrated rapid and uniform penetration of silver into the material surface, showing strong biocidal action against Staphylococcus aureus.
JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mengyuan Wu, Zhengtao Li, Zhijie Yuan, Helong Jiang, Yuchao Niu, Xuehua Ruan, Xiaoming Yan, Xiangcun Li, Xumemei Wu, Gaohong He, Xiaobin Jiang
Summary: In this study, Janus membranes were used for the continuous synthesis of calcium carbonate through reactive crystallization. The Janus membrane facilitated rapid and directional transfer of CO32- ions through nanoscale hydrophilic channels, while generating confined ion adsorption and gating effect at the hydrophobic side. The method enabled the efficient production of hollow CaCO3 microcomposites in aqueous solution without the need for organic solvents or polymer additives, showing great potential for material engineering applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaoping Lei, Zhanhui Peng, Pengfei Liang, Di Wu, Xiaolian Chao, Zupei Yang
Summary: The perovskite structure materials used as an oxygen ion conductor in solid oxide fuel cells have been widely studied. In this study, a novel property of NaNbO3-based ceramics about oxygen ion conduction was reported. Bismuth doping significantly increased the grain size and enhanced the structural symmetry. Pure oxide ions conduction was achieved in Na0.4Bi0.2NbO3 composition. The electrical conductivity of Na0.4Bi0.2NbO3 increased by 3 orders of magnitude compared to that of NaNbO3 oxides, making it a potential candidate for the solid electrolyte of medium-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs).
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Weiyi Su, Guangchao Hua, Yiwei Zhou, Qi Hao, Yuqi Hu, Chunli Li, Honghai Wang
Summary: This study successfully purified glutaric acid (GA) from the mixed dibasic acids (DBA) by using a coupled solution crystallization and melt crystallization method. The experimental results showed that GA had the highest solubility in the liquid phase and could be concentrated by cooling crystallization. The ternary solid-liquid melt equilibrium phase diagram based on the experimental data proved that the concentrated GA could be efficiently purified by melt crystallization after solvent evaporation. With the operated operating parameters, the purity of GA reached 99.06% by secondary melt crystallization.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lei Wang, Mohammad Torkamanzadeh, Ahmad Majed, Yuan Zhang, Qingsong Wang, Ben Breitung, Guang Feng, Michael Naguib, Volker Presser
Summary: Electrochemical ion separation is a promising technology for recovering valuable ionic species from water. This study investigates the selective behavior of Ti3C2Tz MXene towards alkali and alkaline earth cations. The results show that Ti3C2Tz exhibits a time-dependent selectivity feature, preferring K+ in the early stage and ultimately preferring Ca2+ and Mg2+.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shufan Jia, Hirofumi Akamatsu, George Hasegawa, Saneyuki Ohno, Katsuro Hayashi
Summary: This study investigates the glass-ceramic processes to prepare NASICON-type NaxTi(2)(PO4)(3) as an anode candidate for sodium-ion batteries under different atmospheric conditions. The formation of NASICON-type NaTi2(PO4)(3) or Na3Ti2(PO4)(3) is observed depending on the inert or reducing atmosphere. The electrochemical properties and Na+ -storage capabilities of the glass-ceramic electrodes are correlated with the phase composition and fractions.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Pengyu Zhang, Huan Zhou, Zhixiong Xu, Wenyang Li, Yong Guan, Liming Feng
Summary: The Mg/Al double hydroxyl composite metal hydroxide with interlayer anion CO32- was prepared using the co-deposition method. Mg/Al-CLDH was obtained by high-temperature calcination, and its potential to adsorb chloride ions in an aqueous solution was studied. The best adsorption effect was observed at a roasting temperature of 550 degrees C. The unit adsorption mass can reach 172 mg/L in a sodium chloride solution with a concentration of 2000 mg/L.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lei Xu, Chao Xu, Hongliang Bao, Ioannis Spanopoulos, Weijun Ke, Xue Dong, Chengliang Xiao, Mercouri G. Kanatzidis
Summary: Thorium has significant potential as a nuclear fuel for next-generation reactors, but the challenge lies in effective sorption of Th4+ due to its coexistence with other elements. The study found that KMS-5 demonstrated high efficiency, fast sorption kinetics, and excellent selectivity for Th4+ in strong acidic solutions, making it a promising sorbent for Th4+ capture.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alice Parkes, Ahmad Ziaee, Gavin Walker, Emmet O'Reilly
Summary: This study presents a systematic approach to control the polymorphism of carbamazepine (CBZ) and isolate the metastable polymorph CBZ form IV using spray drying as a continuous method of manufacture, with droplet size as a key factor. The confinement of CBZ molecules within specific-sized spray dried droplets during the nucleation process was investigated to understand its impact on polymorphic outcome.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fei Lyu, Sulin Niu, Li Wang, Runqing Liu, Wei Sun, Dongdong He
Summary: The study employed a hydrothermal method to modify red mud, significantly enhancing its adsorption capacity for Pb(II) ions. The modified red mud formed a zeolite structure and mainly removed lead ions from aqueous solution by monolayer physical adsorption, showing high efficiency in adsorption performance.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Chen, Bo Liang, Jiangbo Lv, Menghao Chen, Jianghuai Hu, Ke Zeng, Gang Yang
Summary: In this study, a facile carboxyl in situ ion-exchange (CISIE) functionalization method was used to prepare high-performance carbon materials. The obtained materials showed promising electrochemical performance.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jose Hernandez, Daniel Ruiz
Summary: This study demonstrated the technical feasibility of recovering uranium from copper Pregnant Leaching Solutions (PLS) by using ion-exchange after removing chloride ions with electrodialysis (ED). The modified ED process successfully decreased the chloride content in the PLS, allowing for increased loading capacity of ion-exchange resins.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Weifeng Liu, Zhuolin An, Lei Qin, Meiling Wang, Xuguang Liu, Yongzhen Yang
Summary: The study proposed an efficient electrochemically assisted imprinting and elution strategy, successfully synthesizing a novel ion imprinted film (Cu2+-IIF) with over 90% removal efficiency for Cu2+ at 5 ppm concentration. Cu2+-IIF exhibited a high adsorption capacity of 7.57 mg g(-1) and showed good selectivity towards Cu2+.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dong Fang, Xueliu Xu, Rui Bao, Renzhuo Wan, Fan Yang, Jianhong Yi, Taofang Zeng, Olim Ruzimuradov
Summary: Sodium vanadate (Na5V12O32) nanowires, produced by hydrothermal synthesis, show a high removal rate of 93.6% for harmful lead ions (Pb2+) from aqueous solutions, with the highest removal capacity of about 2170 mg g(-1). This investigation presents a highly potential method for removal of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions using vanadate nanowires.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Siqi Liu, Wandi Kuang, Xiangjian Meng, Weiliang Qi, Samira Adimi, Haichuan Guo, Xuyun Guo, Erum Pervaiz, Ye Zhu, Dongfeng Xue, Minghui Yang
Summary: This study reports the synthesis of one-dimensional Co4N-WNx-CdS composites using an efficient electrostatic self-assembly process for visible light-driven hydrogen evolution in pure water. The composites exhibit a high rate of photocatalytic hydrogen evolution under vacuum condition, which is significantly higher than that of traditional Pt-CdS composites.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Siyi Ding, Ruijie Ma, Tao Yang, Guangye Zhang, Junli Yin, Zhenghui Luo, Kai Chen, Zongcheng Miao, Tao Liu, He Yan, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: This study demonstrates a simple and effective method to enhance the power conversion efficiency of highly efficient non-fullerene organic solar cells by mixing two electron transport materials. The new electron transport layer shows improved alignment with the active layer's energy level and morphology, leading to enhanced charge extraction, selectivity, and reduced exciton recombination. These improvements result in a boosted PCE in the PM6:Y6-based solar cells and also lead to leading results in binary all-polymer solar cells when combined with the non-halogenated solvent-processed PM6:PY-IT-based active layer.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kunfeng Chen, Yunzhong Zhu, Zhihua Liu, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: LiNbO3 crystals are important dielectric and ferroelectric materials with a wide range of applications. Their physical and chemical properties are influenced by various factors, leading to enhanced performances in different fields. Traditional and non-traditional applications of LiNbO3 crystals have shown significant progress and potential for novel applications.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Benyan Xu, Zhenyou Li, Kunpeng Wang, Jianxiu Zhang, Lanju Liang, Longfei Li, Yanbiao Ren, Yong Liu, Meng Liu, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: Large single crystals of Li(Mn1-x,Ni-x)PO4 were successfully grown using the floating zone method, characterized comprehensively, and showed potential applications in nonlinear optics and laser generation. The crystals were high phase purity with excellent quality confirmed through optical and laser property investigations.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Qianyu Hu, Kunfeng Chen, Fei Liu, Mengying Zhao, Feng Liang, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the application and challenges of machine learning in materials prediction. Taking solid-state electrolytes as an example, it outlines the general process of machine learning in materials prediction and reviews recent approaches and specific applications. The paper also highlights the obstacles caused by disciplinary span and aims to raise awareness among materials scholars about the application of machine learning in materials prediction.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Guoqiang Shi, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: Functional materials exhibit diverse performances due to degrees of freedom in the lattice framework. Research on quantum materials can provide insights into multiscale processes. Understanding the sources of properties of functional materials from multiple degrees of freedom is crucial for their design.
PROGRESS IN NATURAL SCIENCE-MATERIALS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Feng Liu, Kunfeng Chen, Chao Peng, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: This study investigates the multiscale behaviors of sapphire crystal growth along different crystal directions through theoretical and experimental studies. The results show that the growth behavior of sapphire along the c-axis is more complex compared to that along the a- and m-axes, involving solid-liquid and solid-solid transformations. Moreover, an abrupt change in the interfacial structure inhibits the transformation of liquid Al2O3 into α-Al2O3 along the c-axis.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chun Cai, Dantong Zhang, Qi Zhang, Kunfeng Chen, Wenchao Hua, Chao Peng, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: The stability of lattice oxygen and transition metal sites in LiNi0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 (NCM811) cathode were systematically explored, and the importance of manganese was demonstrated. The effects of lithium vacancies on lattice oxygen and transition metal were investigated through vacancy formation energy, unpaired spins, and net charge. This study provides insights into oxygen release and transition metal dissolution in Ni-rich NCM811.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lingmin Sun, Junshu Wu, Jinshu Wang, Meng Xu, Wenyuan Zhou, Yucheng Du, Yongli Li, Hongyi Li
Summary: In this study, the transformation of Ca-containing whewellite into hydroxyapatite nanorods derived from steel slag leaching solution was achieved. Fe(III)-bearing hydroxyapatite was then prepared through cation exchange and showed excellent photoreduction performance on Cr(VI) with the assistance of oxalic acid under visible light irradiation. This work provides a novel strategy for the high-efficient utilization of waste materials in wastewater purification applications.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fei Liu, Mengying Zhao, Kunfeng Chen, Mei Hu, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: This work demonstrates that Ce3+-regulated CoNi-LDHs significantly enhance the kinetics of electron transfer and ion motion by increasing layer positive charges and weakening O-H bonds. The addition of Ce3+ also decreases the energy barrier of proton diffusion and increases the hole carrier concentration, resulting in high rate capacitance and fast charge storage kinetics.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianjie Zhang, Feng Liu, Kunfeng Chen, Guilin Zhuang, Chao Peng, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: Investigating the liquid structure of yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) at high temperatures is significant for various fields, and molecular dynamic simulations were used to study the structure of YAG within a certain temperature range and to grow a YAG single crystal. The coordination number and bond length between cations and anions changed after melting, which can be explained by Pauling's third rule. In the liquid YAG, the coordination number decreased and the main structural units were AlO4 and YO7, which provided insight into phase selection and enabled rapid growth of YAG using the Czochralski method.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wei Pan, Mu Zhang, Dongfeng Xue, Xudong Sun
Summary: Prussian blue is a compound with a consistent three-dimensional structure that allows reversible insertion of cations into materials and has diverse electrochemical properties. These materials are synthesized by low-cost precipitation method, exhibiting different morphologies that impact their electrochemical properties, influenced by factors such as particle morphology and transition metal cations.
SCIENCE OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wei Pan, Mu Zhang, Wenyi Tang, Yanyan Man, Kunfeng Chen, Dongfeng Xue, Xudong Sun
Summary: Utilizing a system with a basic polymerized ferric sulfate (BPFS) electrolyte and electroactive graphite electrode, this research achieved high area capacitance and revealed different characteristics of active sites. The study demonstrates that carbon materials are electrochemically activated and can react with iron groups in aqueous solutions, pointing towards the potential development of a low-cost, high energy storage, and high safety system.
SCIENCE OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Kunfeng Chen, Yanlu Li, Chao Peng, Zheng Lu, Xingyun Luo, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: In this study, near-stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric lithium niobate powders were comprehensively investigated using X-ray diffraction, high-temperature Raman, and UV-vis spectroscopy. The results revealed that Nb antisites are the most stable point defect coexisting with Li vacancies in congruent lithium niobate samples. The intrinsic point defects induced Li/Nb cation mixing, temperature-dependent defect microstructures, and disorder in the lattice frame of lithium niobate.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiqiang Wang, Wangzhu Cao, Kunfeng Chen, Dongfeng Xue
Summary: Uniform size and shape of nanomaterials are crucial for their applications in various fields. By optimizing temperature conditions, Cu2O rhombic dodecahedra with specific dimensions can be synthesized, showing higher capacity as lithium ion battery anodes compared to cubes and octahedra.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abu Talha Aqueel Ahmed, Sankar Sekar, Shubhangi S. Khadtare, Nurul Taufiqu Rochman, Bathula Chinna, Abu Saad Ansari
Summary: In this study, MnCo2S4 nanosheet catalyst was successfully synthesized and found to exhibit superior performance in hydrogen evolution. Compared to MnCo2S4, MnCo2S4 showed low overpotentials, moderate Tafel slope, and excellent sustainability. The outstanding performance can be attributed to the increased number of electrochemically active sites and enhanced electronic conductivity on the catalyst surface.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Victor V. Maltsev, Elena A. Volkova, Elizaveta V. Koporulina, Diana D. Mitina, Vladimir L. Kosorukov, Anna I. Jiliaeva, Daniil A. Naprasnikov, Konstantin N. Gorbachenya, Viktor E. Kisel
Summary: The phase relationships, crystal properties and luminescence kinetics of two complex systems were studied, including unit cell parameters, segregation coefficients of impurities, and lifetimes of energy levels.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoman Zhang, Wangwang Xu, W. J. Meng, Andrew C. Meng
Summary: This study successfully grew high-quality single crystal AlScN nanowires through ultra-high vacuum reactive sputtering technique and characterized their structure and properties. The nanowires exhibit significantly reduced mosaic spread and predominantly single ferroelectric domains, as well as a high piezoelectric constant.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tom E. de Vries, Elias Vlieg, Rene de Gelder
Summary: Networks are important for describing relationships between people, roads between cities, reactions between chemicals, and other interactions. Bipartiteness, dividing the network into two groups, can facilitate the study of the network's structure. We have developed an algorithm that can find a near-optimal bipartisation within a reasonable time frame and used it to uncover the hidden structure of the CSD cocrystal network.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chuchu Han, Jing Yang, Xin Zhang, Aisen Li, Jiang Peng
Summary: An elastic crystal based on a photo-reactive acylhydrazone derivative is reported, which exhibits reversible bending behavior under UV irradiation and heating. The crystal undergoes reversible E<->Z isomerization under light and heating conditions. The crystal demonstrates excellent elastic properties and the bending can be controlled to control the output direction of red light.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingfeng Zhang, Yu Wang, Yefeng Wang, Shuai Liu, Na Zhang, Mingmin Yang, Haixia Ma, Zhaoqi Guo
Summary: This study designs and synthesizes a series of high-energy salts compounds without heavy metal ions and azide groups. The molecular structures and stability of the compounds are confirmed through single-crystal X-ray diffraction and intermolecular interaction analysis. Furthermore, the thermal stability, energetic properties, and electrical initiation properties of the compounds are investigated, suggesting their potential as primary explosives.
