SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 9
Haorong Li,Haoran Li,Zhengjun Bi,Yuan Chang,Lei Zhang,Xiaojuan Niu,Wenpeng Hong,Xin Meng,Yan Li
Solar-driven interfacial photothermal evaporation stands out as a green and sustainable desalination technology recognized as one of the most promising solutions to the global freshwater crisis. Despite notable progress in evaporation performance, the issue of low clean water production rates remains a pivotal challenge. This work reports a downward solar water production (DSWP) device that employs hydrophobic foam copper to enhance vapor condensation, utilizing a non-breathable Janus evaporator (NBJE) with an evaporation rate of 1.45 kg m −2 h −1 and a solar thermal conversion efficiency of 96 %. The NBJE is uniquely designed to allow vapor diffusion downward and condense within the bottom aluminum alloy condenser, effectively solving the light loss caused by top condensation droplets in traditional solar stills. Additionally, an HCF was embedded in the bottom condenser of the device, increasing vapor condensation sites and promoting the accumulation of liquid on its condensation surface, thereby eliminating the influence of the surface water film formed after vapor condensation on subsequent vapor condensation. By adjusting the position where the HCF was embedded, further optimizes the condensation displacement of vapor diffusion downward, significantly enhancing the efficiency of solar vapor-to-water conversion. Under 1 sun illumination, the DSWP device achieves a water productivity of 0.84 kg m −2 h −1 with a solar vapor-to-water conversion efficiency of 56 %. Series experiments with varying salinities and outdoor testing demonstrate that the DSWP device exhibits remarkable salt resistance and the potential for high-efficiency solar water production. This research provides fresh perspectives on the design of water collection structures for solar-driven interfacial photothermal evaporation, offering a viable solution to the global freshwater shortage.
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可再生能源
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海水淡化技术
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材料科学
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太阳能热转换
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环境工程
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JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
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2025
·Vol. 32
·期 8
·1-11
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IF 2.8
Li Jie,Wu Pengfei,Li Liang,Cheng Qiannan,Wang Luoxin,Wang Hua,Tang Qingquan
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) is a commonly utilized engineering polymer that produces significant waste annually. However, comprehensive studies on its recycling and repurposing remain somewhat scarce. Herein, the waste PPS is calcinated by a “controlled carbonization” strategy based on ZnCl 2 catalyst to produce hierarchically porous carbons, showing potential in generating freshwater depending on solar-thermal-vapor conversion. The two-step carbonization process was optimized, and the optimal carbonization temperatures were found to be 400 ℃ and 750 ℃, respectively. The resultant hierarchically porous carbons were utilized to prepare solar steam evaporators, showing a high evaporation rate of 1.68 kg/m 2 /h with the energy conversion efficiency of 92.16% under 1 sun irradiation. The research offers a facile strategy for converting low-cost waste PPS into valuable hierarchically porous carbons, meanwhile, it provides a feasible solution for using them to produce freshwater through solar energy.
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材料科学
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环境工程
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能量转换
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高分子回收
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太阳能利用
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Fermentation-Basel
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2023
·Vol. 9
·期 9
·789
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IF 3.7
William Rodrigues Alves,Thiago Alessandre da Silva,Arion Zandoná Filho,Luiz Pereira Ramos
This work aimed at producing lactic acid (LA) from sugarcane bagasse after steam explosion at 195 °C for 7.5 and 15 min. Enzymatic hydrolysis was carried out with Cellic CTec3 and Cellic HTec3 (Novozymes), whereas fermentation was performed withBacillus coagulansDSM2314. Water washing of pretreated solids before enzymatic hydrolysis improved both hydrolysis and fermentation yields. The presence of xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) in substrate hydrolysates reduced hydrolysis efficiency, but their effect on fermentation was negligible. The presence of fermentation inhibitors in C5 streams was circumvented by adsorption on activated carbon powder with no detectable sugar losses. High carbohydrates-to-LA conversions (Yp/s) of 0.88 g·g−1were obtained from enzymatic hydrolysates of water-washed steam-exploded materials that were produced at 195 °C, in 7.5 min, and the use of centrifuged-but-never-washed pretreated solids decreased Yp/sby 16%. However, when the detoxified C5 stream was added at a 10% ratio, Yp/swas raised to 0.93 g·g−1for an LA productivity of 2.55 g·L−1·h−1. Doubling the pretreatment time caused a decrease in Yp/sto 0.78 g·g−1, but LA productivity was the highest (3.20 g·L−1·h−1). For pretreatment at 195 °C for 7.5 min, the elimination of water washing seemed feasible, but the use of longer pretreatment times made it mandatory to eliminate fermentation inhibitors.Keywords:sugarcane bagasse;steam explosion;enzymatic hydrolysis;fermentation;lactic acid
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生物技术
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化学工程
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JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 3.3
Jia Luo,Yuqing Luo,Jun Tan,Hongsheng Che,Ting He,Jiugang Hu
The large-scale and controllable production of boehmite has attached much attention due to its extensive application in advanced energy and electronics industries. In this study, a facile vaporthermal (VPH) method was developed for the rapid fabrication of rhombic boehmite microflakes using low-cost commercial gibbsite particles. The evolution behaviors of gibbsite to boehmite under VPH and conventional hydrothermal (LPH) conditions were ex-situ monitored by XRD , Raman, and FT-IR techniques. The boehmite powders from VPH (V-boehmite) and LPH (L-boehmite) have similar crystal structure and bonding vibration information, whereas V-boehmite exhibits rhombic morphology and L-boehmite presents cubic morphology. Moreover, the formation time of boehmite can be shortened from 16 h of LPH to 6 h of VPH at 180 °C, which significantly contributes to its scalable production. These differences of V-boehmite are attributed to the direct contact between high-temperature saturated water steam and gibbsite, which can induce the rapid formation of rhombic boehmite microflakes through dissolution-recrystallization mechanism. Therefore, the vaporthermal technology has great potential for efficient, sustainable, and large-scale production of boehmite powders.
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材料科学
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能源技术
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MOLECULES
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2020
·Vol. 26
·期 1
·109
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IF 3.267
Hong-Juan Liu,Rui Yi,Dong-Mei Chen,Chao Huang,Bi-Xue Zhu
Four complexes, [Cu4L2(OCH3)2(CH3OH)2]·2H2O (1), [Zn2L2Cl4]·2H2O·2CH3OH (2), [Hg2L2Br4]·4CH3OH (3), and {[CdL2Cl2]·4H2O·4CH3OH}n(4), have been synthesized and characterized from a bis(pyridylhydrazone) ligand (L) with copper(II), zinc(II), mercury(II) or cadmium(II), respectively. Complex1exists as a centrosymmetric tetranuclear dimer withLas deprotonated tridentate ligand. Complexes2and3exist as centrosymmetric metallamacrocycles withLas bidentate ligand. Complex4exists as a 1D looped-chain coordination polymer. The thermal stabilities and vapor adsorption properties of the four complexes were investigated as well.Keywords:pyridylhydrazone;complex;crystal structure;vapor adsorption
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化学
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材料科学
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
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2022
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IF 8.634
Yuchen Jiang,Xianglin Li,Chao Li,Lijun Zhang,Shu Zhang,Bin Li,Shuang Wang,Xun Hu
Pyrolysis is a thermochemical route for converting waste plastics into hydrocarbons that might be further upgraded to fine chemicals via the process such as hydrotreatment. In this study, the pyrolysis of five typical plastics (PE, PP, PVC, PS and PET) and steam reforming of their derived volatiles were coupled in one process, named as pyro-reforming. The reaction behaviors, especially the property of their derived cokes, in the pyro-reforming were investigated. The results indicated that the volatiles from the pyrolysis of PE had the highest reactivity with steam to produce H 2 of the highest yield, followed by that of PP, PVC, PET and PS. The Cl in PVC promoted nickel sintering, enhanced formation of heavy aromatics through aromatization. Moreover, the existence of Cl interrupted formation of carbon nanotube, forming the highest amount of coke with hemp rope-like fiber form of very coarse surface. This was very different from the carbon nanotube form of coke with smooth surface and uniform outer/inner diameters from the pyro-reforming of PE or PP. The pyro-reforming of PET or PS generated mainly the aromatic intermediates that were chemically more inert in steam reforming, forming polymeric type of coke with no carbon nanotube morphology and very low crystallinity .
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化学工程
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Materials
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2023
·Vol. 16
·期 6
·2362
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IF 3.4
Kuntong Song,Yi Li,Ruiqi Zhang,Nan Wang,Junhong Liu,Wenxia Hou,Qing Zhou,Xingmei Lu
Compared with conventional pyrolysis, steam-assisted pyrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) can effectively eliminate char and upgrade terephthalic acid (TPA). However, during steam-assisted pyrolysis of PET, the degree of cracking still varies greatly, and while some of the product is excessively cracked to gas, the other part is still insufficiently cracked. In addition, these two types of products seriously affect the yield and purity of TPA. To further enhance the TPA, an attempt was made to reduce these impurities simultaneously by synergistic catalysis among the different components of the metal–acid catalyst. Through a series of experiments, Pt@Hzsm-5 was screened as the optimal catalyst. In the catalytic steam-assisted pyrolysis of PET, the optimum reaction temperature decreased to 400 °C, the calculated yield of TPA increased to 98.23 wt%, and the purity increased to 92.2%. The Pt@Hzsm-5 could be recycled three times with no significant decrease in the obtained yield of TPA. The catalytic mechanism of the Pt@Hzsm-5 was investigated through the analysis of the products and isotope tracing experiments. The Pt catalyzed the hydrogen transfer reaction between the water molecules and PET molecules, which inhibited the excessive cracking of TPA by improving the hydrogen transfer efficiency, reduced the generation of gaseous products, and improved the calculated yield of TPA. In contrast, the Hzsm-5 catalyzed the reaction of monovinyl ester cracking to TPA, effectively reducing the impurities in the solid product, increasing the olefin yield, and improving the purity of TPA. This discovery not only clarifies the synergistic catalytic effect of the Pt@Hzsm-5 in the steam-assisted pyrolysis of the PET reaction but also lays the foundation for further screening of other inexpensive metal–acid catalysts. This is of great significance to realize the industrial application of TPA preparation by PET pyrolysis.Keywords:PET;metal–acid catalyst;steam-assisted pyrolysis;TPA
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化学工程
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催化材料
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Microorganisms
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2022
·Vol. 10
·期 7
·1456
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IF 4.926
Yanan Wang,Peng Zhan,Lishu Shao,Lin Zhang,Yan Qing
The pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass is important for efficient bioethanol conversion, but causes undesirable by-products that inhibit microbial growth, conversely affecting the bioconversion efficiency. In this study, the main inhibitors derived from dilute phosphoric acid plus steam-exploded poplar wood were identified as 0.22 g/L furfural, 3.63 g/L acetic acid, 0.08 g/L syringaldehyde, etc., indicating the green nature and low toxicity of the pretreatment process. The effects of the three typical inhibitors (furfural, acetic acid, and syringaldehyde) onSaccharomyces cerevisiae1517RM growth were analyzed and shown to prolong the lag phase of microbial growth to different degrees. In all the inhibitor groups, the ergosterol secretion was boosted, indicating low cell membrane fluidity and robustness of the strain to an adverse environment. The cell electronegativity and morphology ofS. cerevisiae1517RM also changed under different growth conditions, which was helpful for monitoring the physicochemical properties of cells. Furfural, acetic acid, and syringaldehyde had a synergistic effect on each other, providing an important reference to improving the subsequent ethanol fermentation process.Keywords:inhibitors;Saccharomyces cerevisiae;growth;steam explosion;poplar
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生物技术
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微生物学
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ENERGY & FUELS
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2017
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IF 3.091
Baozhong Zhu,Fan Li,Yunlan Sun,Yuxin Wu,Qichang Wang,Qi Wang,Weikang Han
To improve the ignition and combustion characteristics of micrometer-sized aluminum powder in steam at 900 °C, the present study focuses on the effects of adding different contents of Mg, NaF, and NaBH4. Experiments were conducted in two high-temperature tubular resistance furnaces to measure ignition temperatures, maximum combustion temperatures, and ignition delay times and to understand the combustion features of all samples. The experimental results show that Mg addition results in a reduced ignition temperature and ignition delay time of the micrometer-sized aluminum powder and causes two burning stages (a double-peak feature) because the Mg powder preferentially ignites before the micrometer-sized aluminum powder. The maximum combustion temperature increases with increasing Mg content. The ignition temperature and the ignition delay time are also significantly decreased with increased NaF or NaBH4 addition. However, the addition of NaF or NaBH4 lowers the maximum combustion temperature. The morphology, components, and residual aluminum contents of the solid combustion products are analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and thermogravimetric analysis. The combustion efficiency is slightly improved with the addition of NaF. The different mechanisms by which the additives influence the ignition and combustion of micrometer-sized aluminum powder are believed to underlie these experimental results.
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材料科学
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热能工程
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JOURNAL OF THE ENERGY INSTITUTE
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2024
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IF 5.6
Chenlong Liu,Yijun Zhang,Yiman Xiao,Ruyue Zhang,Siddig Abuelgasim,Chenghua Xu,Atif Abdalazeez
Bio-oil by-products are inevitable with biomass gasification. It is considered a potential resource for hydrogen production via steam reforming. This study investigated acetic acid as a bio-model compound using a NiAl 2 O 4 catalyst. The effect of reaction conditions on hydrogen-rich production has also been discussed, including reaction time (1 h, 3 h, 5 h and 7 h), steam/carbon ratio (S/C = 1–4) and the blend of NiAl 2 O 4 and CaO (1:0, 3:1, 1:1, 1:3 and 0:1). The fresh and spent samples were characterized by XRD, XPS, SEM, BET, etc. The result showed that the CaO addition has several advantages: 1) it increases hydrogen gas purification; 2) it prevents Ni separation from NiAl 2 O 4 ; 3) it decreases the sintering of NiAl 2 O 4 . However, Ca 5 Al 6 O 14 formation decreases the activity of hydrogen production. In reaction conditions, steam is an essential factor for hydrogen gas production. The S/C ratio = 3 shows the optimum result for hydrogen gas production. Although the higher S/C ratio = 4 can maintain the adsorption activity of CaO, it causes Ni separation from NiAl 2 O 4 . The blend of NiAl 2 O 4 and CaO is another essential factor for hydrogen gas production. Adding CaO has increased hydrogen gas production significantly. However, a little CaO in a blend ratio 3:1 does not maintain the stability of the NiAl 2 O 4 structure. In the end, the optimum conditions are S/C ratio = 3 and blend = 1:1 at 650 °C, which produces hydrogen gas yield (2.1 mol/mol) and H 2 /CO (5.83).
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能源科学
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催化化学
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FLUID PHASE EQUILIBRIA
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2020
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IF 2.838
Jinbei Yang,Shucui Han,Qiuju Xu,Meiqiong Yu
The density and viscosity of pure liquid 2, 4-dichlorofluorobenzene and 2, 6-dichlorofluorobenzene were measured in the temperature range of (318.15–348.15) K at the local atmospheric pressure of 99.8 kPa. The saturated vapor pressures of pure 2, 4-dichlorofluorobenzene and 2, 6-dichlorofluorobenzene and the isobaric vapor-liquid equilibria (VLE) data for the 2, 4-dichlorofluorobenzene + 2, 6-dichlorofluorobenzene binary system at atmospheric pressure were determined experimentally by a modified Rose still. The density values were accurately described by DIPPR equation. The viscosity data were well correlated using the Litovitz, Ghatee and VFT, and Andrade equations, and the VFT equation shows the best accuracy. Both Antoine and Riedel equations can well describe the relationship between saturated vapor pressure and temperature, which meet the requirements of engineering design. The Riedel equation is more accurate due to the lower average relative deviation. The VLE data were successfully correlated with NRTL and Wilson activity coefficient models, and the interaction parameters were obtained. The result indicates that there is no azeotrope in the binary mixture. The above thermodynamic properties of pure component and the VLE data presented are crucial for the design and operation of distillation for the isomeric mixture separation of 2, 4-dichlorofluorobenzene + 2, 6-dichlorofluorobenzene.
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化学工程
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热力学
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2021
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IF 7.963
Yi Wei,Xiying Jia,Yifei Chen,Jianbing Ji
Molten carbonate pyrolysis with steam on fir sawdust was conducted to produce activated carbon, in which physical and recycling chemical activation was combined with carbonization as a single step process. The effects of temperature, molten carbonate pyrolysis and steam flow rate on the activated carbon were investigated. The BET results showed an excellent specific surface area of 822.02 m 2 /g and a pore diameter of 2.39 nm. The adsorption capacities of the activated carbon achieved ideal values on methylene blue and iodine and reached a removal capacity of 196.5 mg/g for the elimination of Cr(VI) in wastewater. There were four stages in developing the porous structure of activated carbon by the joint effects of molten carbonates and steam as the temperature rising. The activated carbon had abundant micropores inside the macropore structure at temperatures ranging from 700 °C to 750 °C. Molten carbonates promoted the formation of mesopores and macropores and reduced the reaction temperature as a catalyst and heat transfer medium, while steam promoted micropore generation by water-gas shift reactions. A recycling study indicated that the Cr(VI) adsorption capacity of the activated carbon generated after five recycling cycles of molten carbonates was still reached 195 mg/g.
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环境科学
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