GREEN CHEMISTRY
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2023
·Vol. 26
·期 2
·968-978
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IF 9.8
Xinwei Wen,Yue Zhao,Puyang Fan,Jiajie Wu,Kai Xiong,Chang Liu,Qing Qu,Lei Li
The production of ammonia under ambient conditions has been a long-standing challenge for the chemical industry. The electroreduction of nitrate presents a promising solution for nitrate wastewater treatment and decentralized ammonia production. However, traditional Ag-based catalysts suffer from nitrate-to-nitrite conversion, leading to toxicity concerns and hampering ammonia preparation. In this study, we synthesized an innovative Ag–Cu–P catalyst that effectively tunes the d-band centre and electronic structure. The catalyst exhibited a remarkable NH4+ yield rate of 566.30 μmol cm−2 h−1 at −0.3 V (vs. RHE), reducing nitrite content to below the drinking water standard. Characterization results revealed a distinctive fern leaf-like morphology, providing an expanded active surface area. The challenge of facile nitrate conversion to nitrite on Ag-based catalysts has been addressed through the implementation of electronic structure modulation in this work. Theoretical calculations confirmed the substantial reduction in the energy barrier by modulating the d-band centre and electronic structure, facilitating the conversion of nitrite to ammonia. The regulation and analysis of d-band centres yielded valuable insights for catalyst material design. Meanwhile, direct evidence for potential intermediates has also been presented through in situ spectroscopy. These findings hold significant potential for practical applications, such as enhanced wastewater treatment and decentralized ammonia production, and provide support in the pressing need for sustainable ammonia synthesis under ambient conditions.
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TRIBOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
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2023
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Hongming Wei,Gangwen Feng,Xiaoya Li,Wenyi Zhan,Feiyang Li,Yanzhang Dai,Jianpeng Zou
Cu/graphite composites are widely used in various fields as friction materials . However, their tribological properties are limited by the inadequate wettability between Cu and graphite and the insufficient strength of the Cu matrix. To strengthen Cu/graphite composites and improve their interface bonding, this investigation employed Cr 2 AlC to modify Cu/graphite composites fabricated by spark plasma sintering (SPS). The microstructure, interface characteristics, and tribological properties of the composites were thoroughly examined. The results show that the composites exhibit favorable tribological properties, which improved with the increase in sintering temperature . Specifically, as the sintering temperature increases from 800 °C to 980 °C, the friction coefficient of the composites decreases from 0.170 to 0.138, while the wear rate decreases from 9.92 × 10 −7 mm 3 /N·m to 1.86 × 10 −7 mm 3 /N·m.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2023
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IF 9.9
Lei Yang,Tengyang Gao,Saisai Yuan,Ying Dong,Yiming Chen,Xijuan Wang,Chuanxiang Chen,Liang Tang,Teruhisa Ohno
Two-dimensional (2D) beta indium sulfide ( β -In 2 S 3 ) shows great potential in photocatalytic hydrogen production due to its broad-spectrum response, relatively negative conduction band edge, high carrier mobility and low toxicity. However, the high charge recombination rate limits the application of In 2 S 3 . Here, we in-situ grew 2D cadmium sulfide (CdS) on the surface of In 2 S 3 doped with copper ions (Cu 2+ ) to construct a heterojunction photocatalyst that suppresses charge recombination. The in-situ grown method and shared sulfur composition were conducive to forming the efficient interface contact between In 2 S 3 and CdS, promoting charge transfer and showing the high spatial charge separation rate, resulting in a hydrogen production rate of 868 µmol g -1 h −1 . The induced Cu 2+ extended the light absorption range and stabilized the photocatalyst . By creating stable 2D/2D heterojunction photocatalysts with high charge separation efficiency, this work opens new possibilities for applying In 2 S 3 materials in photocatalytic hydrogen production.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2023
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Zhezhu Nan,Hengyu Liu,Linrong Shi,Hongrui Zhu,Junjie Chen,Tali Ilovitsh,Daocheng Wu,Mingxi Wan,Yi Feng
Focused ultrasound, as a protocol of cancer therapy, might induce extracellular adenosine triphosphate (ATP) release, which could enhance cancer immunotherapy and be monitored as a therapeutic marker. To achieve an ATP-detecting probe resistant to ultrasound irradiation, we constructed a Cu/N-doped carbon nanosphere (CNS), which has two fluorescence (FL) emissions at 438 and 578 nm to detect ultrasound-regulated ATP release. The addition of ATP to Cu/N-doped CNS was conducted to recover the FL intensity at 438 nm, where ATP enhanced the FL intensity probably via intramolecular charge transfer (ICT) primarily and hydrogen-bond-induced emission (HBIE) secondarily. The ratiometric probe was sensitive to detect micro ATP (0.2–0.6 μM) with the limit of detection (LOD) of 0.068 μM. The detection of ultrasound-regulated ATP release by Cu,N-CNS/RhB showed that ATP release was enhanced by the long-pulsed ultrasound irradiation at 1.1 MHz (+37%, p < 0.01) and reduced by the short-pulsed ultrasound irradiation at 5 MHz (−78%, p < 0.001). Moreover, no significant difference in ATP release was detected between the control group and the dual-frequency ultrasound irradiation group (+4%). It is consistent with the results of ATP detection by the ATP-kit. Besides, all-ATP detection was developed to prove that the CNS had ultrasound-resistant properties, which means it could bear the irradiation of focused ultrasound in different patterns and detect all-ATP in real time. In the study, the ultrasound-resistant probe has the advantages of simple preparation, high specificity, low limit of detection, good biocompatibility, and cell imaging ability. It has great potential to act as a multifunctional ultrasound theranostic agent for simultaneous ultrasound therapy, ATP detection, and monitoring.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2023
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Jianxiong Xing,Luo Yan,Tao Chen,Zhicui Song,Zihao Wang,Yuchi Liu,Liujiang Zhou,Jingze Li
Lithium (Li)-rich ternary alloy, comprising a multi-alloy phase as the built-in three-dimensional (3D) framework and a Li metal phase as a reversible Li reservoir, is a promising high-energy–density anode for rechargeable Li metal batteries. The introduction of metal/metalloid components to the alloy can effectively regulate Li deposition and maintain the dimensional integrity of the Li anode. Herein, the lithium–copper–zinc (Li–Cu–Zn) ternary alloy, as a new type of alloy anode, is synthesized via a facile thermal melting method. The fully delithiated 3D scaffold comprised two Cu–Zn alloy phases named CuZn and CuZn 5 . These alloy phases exhibit higher lithiophilicity and structural stability than Li–Zn and Li–Cu alloys. Moreover, the CuZn phase is electrochemically inert, ensuring the geometric stability of the anode, while the CuZn 5 phase can readily undergo alloying reaction with Li to form the LiZn phase, thereby facilitating uniform Li nucleation and deposition. The hybridized multiphase alloy structure and specific energy storage mechanism of the Cu–Zn based alloy scaffold in the ternary alloy anode facilitate dendrite-free Li deposition and prolonged cycle lifetime. The Li metal full battery based on lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 ) cathode exhibits high cycling stability with high-capacity retention of 95.4% after 1000 cycles at 1C.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2023
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Shuang Shu,Hongjun Wang,Xinyan Guo,Yan Wang,Xiaolan Zeng
In this study, a novel Cu-Cu x O/TiO 2 composite photocatalyst was synthesized using combined sol–gel and impregnation methods. Several technologies were employed to characterize the morphology, crystalline structure, optical properties, and surface composition of the as-synthesized photocatalysts . The successful preparation of the Cu-Cu x O/TiO 2 composite was confirmed with superior properties compared to pure TiO 2 and Cu-Cu x O composite. The results for the degradation experiment employing sulfamethazine (SMZ) as the target pollutant indicated that the CT9 (the theoretical molar ratio of Cu(CH 3 COO) 2 to TiO 2 was 9:1) composite exhibits the best photocatalytic performance, and the degradation rate of SMZ reaches 98.2% after 60 min of irradiation. The good repeatability of CT9 was proved by five-cycle experiments. Radicals trapping experiments indicated that superoxide radicals and holes were primary oxidative species in photocatalytic degradation of SMZ. Eleven intermediates for SMZ degradation were identified employing LC-MS technology and the possible degradation pathways were proposed. ECOSAR models were used to predict the biotoxicity of the degradation intermediates. The present research exhibits a new opportunity for the construction of Cu-Cu x O-based photocatalysts to remove contaminants from antibiotic wastewater.
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Advanced Healthcare Materials
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2023
·Vol. 12
·期 30
·2300746
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IF 10
Jianwen Zhang,Xinyu Pei,Yihan Liu,Xianlan Ke,Ya Peng,Yajun Weng,Qinyong Zhang,Junying Chen
There is an urgent need to develop a series of multifunctional materials with good biocompatibility, high mechanical strength, hemostatic properties, antiadhesion, and anti-infection for applications in wound care. However, successfully developing multifunctional materials is challenging. In this study, two superhydrophobic composite coatings with good biocompatibility, high mechanical strength, strong antifouling and blood repellency, fast hemostasis, and good antibacterial activity are prepared on cotton fabric surface by simple, green, and low-cost one-step dip-coating technology. The results discussed in the manuscript reveals that the two superhydrophobic composite coatings can maintain good mechanical stability, strong water repellency, and durability under various types of mechanical damage, high-temperature treatment, and long-term strong light irradiation. The coatings also exhibit good repellency to various solid pollutants, highly viscous liquid pollutants, and blood. In vitro and in vivo hemostatic experiments show that both composite coatings have good hemostatic and anticlot adhesion properties. More importantly, this superhydrophobic coating prevents bacterial adhesion and growth and released Cu 2+ and Zn 2+ ions and chitosan to achieve bactericidal properties, thereby protecting injured skin from bacterial infection. The two superhydrophobic coatings enhance the antifouling, antiadhesion, hemostatic, and antibacterial functions of blood-repellent dressings and therefore have broad application prospects in medical and textile fields.
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Catalysts
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2023
·Vol. 13
·期 9
·1246
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IF 3.9
Jianhui Zhao,Huan Li,Yuanzhou Wang,Jingjie Yu,Ning Li,Shaopo Wang
Biochar (BC) usually has abundant surface functional groups, well-developed pore structures and high specific surface areas, which can combine with transition metals for peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation to degrade organics. In this paper, BC modified with Cu/CuO was prepared by a modified impregnation pyrolysis method using peanut shells as raw materials. The morphology, structure and physicochemical properties were analyzed. Results showed that the originally smooth BC surface was modified into a rough structure with distributed metal particles, and the specific surface area of the modified Cu/CuO-BC700 (i.e., Cu/CuO-BC) increased from the initial 22.57 to 192.64 m2/g. The Cu/CuO-BC was employed for PMS activation and tetracycline (TC) degradation, achieving a removal efficiency of 93.2% at TC initial concentration 20 mg/L, PMS concentration 0.5 mM and catalyst dosage 0.1 g/L after 30 min. The influence of co-existing anions in the actual water on TC degradation followed the order of HCO3−> H2PO4−> Cl−, and HA had an inhibitory effect on TC degradation. A variety of active species participated in TC degradation, and the free radical pathway played a dominant role. Furthermore, the Cu/CuO-BC could maintain the degradation efficiency of TC up to 80% even after five consecutive cycles. The Cu/CuO-BC maintained high activity through redox reactions between catalytically generated active species and the cycling of metal ions (Cu+/Cu2+).Keywords:Cu/CuO;modified biochar;peroxymonosulfate;active species;tetracycline
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APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL
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2023
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Yaoyu Zhang,Yuxiong Wang,Yue Liu,Yuxing Wang,Ling Zhou,Huimin Xu,Zhongbiao Wu
A series of Cu-based catalysts with different types of supports (TiO 2 , Al 2 O 3 , S-1, HZSM-5 SiO 2 /Al 2 O 3 = 27 and 85) were investigated for selective catalytic combustion of acetonitrile (CH 3 CN). Among all catalysts, the Cu/TiO 2 and Cu/Al 2 O 3 catalysts had superior activity accompanied with the generation of massive NO x , while Cu/ZSM-5 catalysts exhibited excellent N 2 selectivity. The characterization results indicated that the surface acidity of catalysts played a decisive role in reaction behavior. For the Cu/TiO 2 and Cu/Al 2 O 3 catalysts mainly with Lewis acid sites, CH 3 CN underwent an initial hydrolysis step with surface hydroxy group to form acetamide anion (CH 3 CONH ad ), then occurred further hydrolysis reaction to form NH 3 at low temperatures, or turned to proceed oxidation reaction with numerous NO x generation at high temperatures. Whereas, the enriched Brønsted acid sites on the Cu/ZSM-5 catalysts brought abundant isolated Cu 2+ ions, which guaranteed the processing of iSCR reaction, thereby promoting the occurrence of hydrolysis and oxidation reaction pathways in parallel and benefiting the improvement of N 2 selectivity. These results elucidated the influence of supports with different acidic types in reaction pathway and provided precious reference for the development of high-performance NVOCs catalysts.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2023
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Qingdi Kong,Xiaojie Zhang,Kangrui Ma,Yuefa Gong,Hong Peng,Wei Qi
It is a challenging task to remove heavy metal ions efficiently from the wastewater containing high concentrations of complexants. In this work, a novel PEI-modified chitosan/activated carbon composite adsorbent (PCA) was prepared and applied to the removal of Cu(II) from pyrophosphate plating rinsing wastewater. The main species of Cu(II) in the pyrophosphate wastewater was [Cu(HP 2 O 7 ) 2 ] 4− or [Cu(P 2 O 7 ) 2 ] 6− , which were denoted as [Cu(II)-PP] anions. The maximum adsorption capacity of PCA for Cu(II) reached 1.41 mmol g −1 under the condition of pH = 8 and molar ratio of pyrophosphate to Cu(II) = 4:1. The adsorption kinetic behavior of Cu(II) on PCA followed the Elovich model best and PCA attained adsorption equilibrium within 36 h. The thermodynamic studies showed that the adsorption process of Cu(II) by PCA was endothermic and spontaneous. The PCA fixed bed column was used to remove Cu(II) from simulated pyrophosphate plating rinsing wastewater. After three consecutive adsorption-desorption cycles, the adsorption performance, hydraulic conductivity , and mechanical stability of PCA column did not decrease. The FTIR and XPS analysis results indicated that [Cu(II)-PP] anions can be adsorbed on PCA by electrostatic attraction with protonated amine groups or coordination with the amine groups of PCA via ligand substitution.
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2022
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Chenhao Cao,Tianci Yan,Jingtian Tong,Junfei Duan,Piao Liu,Chenqian Bie,Guang Zeng,Zhaoyong Chen
Tin-based anode materials have emerged as a promising candidate for lithium-ion batteries due to its inexpensive cost and high theoretical specific capacity, whereas its potential application is limited by severe capacity attenuation and inferior cycling stability due to the huge volume fluctuation during lithiation/delithiation. Herein, SnO 2 /Cu@Carbon composite was fabricated to overcome this problem through a facile co-precipitation approach followed by carbon coating. In the as-prepared composite, SnO 2 and Cu particles are uniformly embedded in N -doped carbon network matrix. Such unique sandwich-like product can greatly alleviate the large volume expansion and SnO 2 aggregation that is conducive to the electron/ion migration, and significantly improve cycling permanence. Therefore, the optimized sample shows impressive long-term stability even at high current density of 1.0 A g −1 (348 mAh g −1 after 1000 loops without obvious capacity decay). Moreover, a comprehensive dynamic analysis of the lithium storage was performed, implying that the increased Li + diffusion coefficient and pseudocapacitive contribution after cycling may account for the improved electrochemical performances.
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2022
·Vol. 46
·期 39
·18926-18937
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IF 3.925
Hua He,Zhiguang Guo
Superhydrophobic conductive materials have attracted much attention because of their wide applications in oil–water separation, electromagnetic shielding, and human motion detection. Herein, we adopt a facile method to prepare a superhydrophobic conductive fabric. In brief, the composite fabric is composed of a cheap and elastic textile base, an interface layer polydopamine (PDA), functional layer aligned carbon nanotubes (ACNTs) and Cu nanoparticles, and low surface energy materials such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). In this method, we encapsulate Cu nanoparticles on the surface of ACNTs, which improves the electrical conductivity of the fabric. PDMS could not only protect the indicated Cu nanoparticles from oxidation but also endow the fabric with superhydrophobicity and thus corrosion resistance. The results show that the PDA/ACNTs/Cu/PDMS fabric can maintain good electrical conductivity and excellent chemical stability and mechanical durability even after bending (500 times), solution immersion, and water washing. Furthermore, the combination of superhydrophobicity and electrical conductivity endows the PDA/ACNTs/Cu/PDMS fabric with an excellent electrocaloric effect and deicing performance. More interestingly, the prepared fabric can also be used to monitor human movements. This superhydrophobic conductive fabric has potential application prospects as waterproof materials, wearable electronics, heaters, and in other fields.
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