CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Mengjia Song,Liwen Yan,Yifan Li,Junpeng Jiang,Zihan Gong,Anran Guo,Haiyan Du,Jiachen Liu
Integration of thermal insulation and electromagnetic wave absorption was crucial in stealth technology and hypersonic vehicles but challenging. Herein, silicon carbide nanofibers were synthesized by in situ chemical vapor deposition within a carbon foam skeleton to form a wave absorbing and heat insulating integrated composite aerogel with a hierarchical porous structure. The unique hierarchical porous structure provided an excellent platform for the absorption of electromagnetic waves, achieving a minimum reflection loss (RL min ) of −51.46 dB at 17.20 GHz. Meanwhile, the C/SiC nanofiber aerogel maintained a low density of 0.013 g/cm 3 , an ultra-low thermal conductivity of 0.030 W/(m⋅K) and a high thermal stability up to 1000 °C. Furthermore, to enhance the electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption property of the aerogel, polypyrrole (PPy) was coated on the surface of C/SiC nanofiber aerogel by facile impregnation and chemical polymerization. The multiple conductor-semiconductor-conductor structure of C/SiC-PPy composite aerogel leads to various EMW loss mechanisms and excellent impedance match, resulting in an outstanding EMW absorption performance, with a RL min of −60.31 dB at 2.96 GHz.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2025
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IF 8.5
Yulei Zhang,Zhaolin Huang,Wenli Zhang,Dawei Ni,Wei Xu,Cuie Guang,Wanmeng Mu
The presence of macrolides in food and the environment poses a substantial threat to the sustainable development of natural ecosystems and presents risks to human health. Previous research has demonstrated that microbial esterases can degrade erythromycin (Ery), roxithromycin (Rox), and clarithromycin (Clr), rendering them candidates for bioremediation of macrolide residues. However, the efficacy of esterases is limited by insufficient thermal stability, restricting their widespread application. To address this challenge, this study employed a combinatorial strategy integrating computational molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, server-assisted virtual mutation prediction, and a greedy algorithm for protein engineering to enhance the thermal stability of esterase C from Enterobacter hormaechei ( Ehno -EreC). After four rounds of screening, we successfully obtained a four-point mutant, M4 (D245P/S141A/D154I/T292W), which exhibited significantly improved thermal stability compared to the wild-type enzyme. Notably, the M4 mutant not only extended the enzyme's half-life at 40 °C from 7 to 1095 min, but also increased its degradation activity against Ery, Rox, and Clr. Structural analyses revealed enhanced rigidity in the loop between the major and minor lobes and the strengthened hydrophobic interactions post-mutation, contributing to the enzyme's structural stability. This finding was consistent with the observed reduction in correlated and anti-correlated motions in the MD trajectory.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Tao Gui,Ling-Ping Xiao,Shuang-Lin Zou,Yue Zhang,Xu Fu,Chang-Hao Liu,Run-Cang Sun
Catechyl lignin (C-lignin) is a unique natural biopolymer that is considered to be the best alternative to conventional lignin due to its linear homogeneous molecular structure. Based on the structural properties of C-lignin, the development of a new biodegradable plastic to replace traditional petroleum-based plastics is a sustainable route. However, the maximum filling fraction of lignin is required to achieve excellent biodegradability of lignin-based bio-plastics, yet resulting in decreased mechanical strength of composites. Herein, we report a novel strategy to fabricate a closed-loopling recyclability supramolecular composite films through casting and dry molding process of intermolecular covalent-noncovalent cross-linking networks with polyvinyl alcohol by the epoxidation of C-lignin. The intermolecular cross-linking mechanism analyses reveal that the resultant bio-material not only display improved mechanical properties (maximum tensile strength of 133.5 MPa and strain at break of 690.2 %), but also show UV-resistant, antimicrobial, thermally stable, and rapid biodegradable properties. Notably, the fabricated films demonstrate the characteristics of closed-loop recyclability, which paves a new way toward rational design of bioplastics using renewable lignin. These integrated properties make the lignin-based biocomposites a promising alternative to traditional plastics.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2024
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IF 8.1
Xiang Zou,Haitong Tang,Junzhi Li,Guichen Gao,Zhibing Geng,Liping Li,Guangshe Li
The electronic structure of molybdenum carbide closely resembles that of Pt, making it a promising candidate material for replacing noble metal catalysts . However, the primary challenge is the controlled and eco-friendly synthesis of molybdenum carbide. Herein, we developed a sustainable and controlled method for synthesizing a heterostructure catalyst for the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) using starch as the raw material. Through a hydrothermal redox reaction and subsequent temperature-programmed treatment under an inert atmosphere , the hexagonal Mo 2 C-cubic MoC heterostructure nanoparticles were dispersed on a carbon matrix. Our investigation into the synthesis process extensively covered the growth of MoO 2 nanocrystals and hydrochar during the hydrothermal redox reaction , as well as the phase evolution during the subsequent temperature-programmed treatment. Electrochemical assessments demonstrated the catalyst's remarkable efficiency for the hydrogen evolution reaction across both acidic and alkaline media, achieving a current density of 10 mA/cm 2 with an overpotential of 139.4 mV in 1 M KOH solution and 160.7 mV in 0.5 M H 2 SO 4 solution. Combining a series of electrochemical characterizations and applying the distribution of relaxation times (DRT) analysis to operando electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) data, the superior kinetic performance of the Mo 2 C–MoC/C was demonstrated, outperforming that of single-phase molybdenum carbide. Furthermore, the catalyst has demonstrated remarkable stability even at high current densities in both acidic and alkaline electrolytes , underscoring its potential as a cathode catalyst in both alkaline water electrolyzers and proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers.
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Materials
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2025
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Jiaxing Cai,Yunye Cao,Bingfei Yang,Jiajie Li,Michael Hitch
This study presents a novel Fe3O4/C composite material synthesized from red mud through a process of magnetic roasting and separation. The research explores the impact of Fe3O4/C dosages, sodium persulfate (PS) concentrations, and initial solution pH on the chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal efficiency using Acid Orange 7 as a model pollutant. Optimal conditions were identified as 3 g/L Fe3O4/C, 20 mM PS, and an initial pH of 2, achieving a 94.11% COD removal efficiency within 30 min. X-ray diffraction and photoelectron spectroscopy analyses confirmed that the magnetization roasting process effectively transformed red mud’s ferric oxide (Fe2O3) into magnetite (Fe3O4). Concurrently, Fe3O4interacted with residual carbon to form the Fe3O4/C composite. This composite demonstrated superior catalytic performance, along with excellent recyclability and reusability.
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Journal of Energy Chemistry
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2025
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IF 14.9
Wenhui Fu,Yuxuan Tian,Chao Sui,Xiaorui Wang,Zhi Wang,Qiushi Chen,Junhao Liu,Xuzhong Gong
Polymer binders possess significant potential in alleviating the volume expansion issues of silicon-based anodes, yet remain challenging due to insufficient interfacial interactions with individual components (Si, C, and Cu) of the anode. Herein, we report the synthesis of a stable three-dimensional network structure of the PAA-PEA (polyacrylic acid-polyether amines) polymer binder through intermolecular physicochemical dual cross-linking. By incorporating polar functional groups, the binder molecules not only form strong C–O–Si, N–Si, O=C–O–C, and O=C–O–Cu covalent bonds but also enhance non-covalent interactions with Si, C, and Cu, thereby improving adhesion between the binder and each interface of the anode. Furthermore, weak hydrogen bonds, acting as “sacrificial bonds”, dissipate energy and disperse accumulated stress, improving the material flexibility. Due to the high mechanical stability of the framework, which combines both rigidity and flexibility and the coupling effect at the three interfaces, the movement and separation of electrode components are effectively restrained, significantly enhancing the cycling stability of silicon-graphite anodes. The PAA-PEA 2000 electrode exhibits a capacity retention of 78% after 500 cycles at a current density of 0.2 A g −1 . This work provides insights into the mechanism of binders and guides the design of polymer binders for high-performance Si-based electrodes.
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JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 1.5
Wang Xuebin,Mao Guoshu,Yu Shengjie,Fu Zhihai,Yue Yuanzhen,Zhang Shengdong,Ding Youqian,Huang Kun,Zhang Xian,Sun Xiaoyi
Responding to the need for radioactive waste disposal, the static and dynamic adsorption of Eu 3+ on TODGA-C resin in HNO 3 was investigated. The findings indicated that the adsorption of Eu 3+ on TODGA-C adheres to the quasi-second-order kinetic model. Additionally, the distribution coefficient for Eu 3+ adsorption on TODGA-C reaches 10 5 mL/g in 4 mol/L HNO 3 . Under the conditions of 3.5 mol/L HNO 3 , a flow rate of 3.6 mL/min, and an initial Eu 3+ concentration of 10 mg/L, the Thomas rate constant was found to be 1.2 mL/(mg·min), with a dynamic saturation capacity of 15 mg/mL.
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iScience
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2024
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Binxia Yuan,Yuhao Liu,Hong Qian,Rui Zhu,Chengxi Zhang,Weiling Luan
In this study, the theoretical calculations proves that the combination of oxygen vacancy and amorphous carbon films in TiO 2 (V O -CT) can effectively reduce the energy bandgap and work function. The minimum Gibbs free energies required for the CO 2 RR reaction of V O -CT are 0.20 eV, which is lower than pure TiO 2 . The amorphous c@TiO 2 nanomaterials with oxygen vacancy and mesoporous structures (V O -MCT) are prepared with the P123 surfactant as the template and oxalic acid as an inducer. The electron paramagnetic resonance indicates the presence of abundant oxygen vacancy defects in the samples. UV-vis spectra indicate that the mesoporous structure enhances light absorption capacity. The photocatalytic CO 2 reduction tests show that the highest conversion rates for CH 4 and CO of V O -MCT are 14 μmol g −1 h −1 and 10.66 μmol g −1 h −1 , respectively. The electron consumption rate of V O -MCT is 12.43 times higher than that of commercial TiO 2 (P200).
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2024
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IF 5.8
Sinian Jiang,Bin Zhang,Xinyu Liu,Jingchun Cao,JunJie Ge,Kexin Men,Yuxiong Jiang,Xiaocong Wang
As a promising anode for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), silicon (Si) has been studied due to its high specific capacity. However, significant volume change during charge-discharge process has seriously impeded its practical application. Compounding with carbon is one of the methods to solve this problem. In this paper, biomass carbon is prepared by high temperature carbonization of Chinese rose petals. Different mass ratios of Si nanoparticles are embedded in the biomass carbon to produce C@Si composites. The as-prepared C@Si composites are assembled into LIBs to investigate their electrochemical performance. As an anode material for LIBs, the manufactured C@Si composite material (Si-25 wt%) manifests a stable cycling performance (524 mAh•g −1 at 0.1 A•g −1 after 100 cycles), a long cycle life (581 mAh•g −1 at 1 A•g −1 after 400 cycles) and excellent rate capability. And its initial coulombic efficiency at the current density of 1 A•g −1 (99.62 %) is much larger than that of pure nano-Si (29.45 %). The electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results indicate that the C@Si composite materials can behave as an ideal capacitor. This study reveals the possibility of changing flower petals to carbon material and the potential applications in the field of LIBs.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Liming Guo,Xin Wan,Jieyuan Liu,Xu Guo,Xiaofang Liu,Jiaxiang Shang,Ronghai Yu,Jianglan Shui
Synergistic effects have been applied to a variety of hybrid electrocatalysts to improve their activity and selectivity. Understanding the synergistic mechanism is crucial for the rational design of these types of catalysts. Here, we synthesize a MnCo2O4/Co–N–C hybrid electrocatalyst for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and systematically investigate the synergy between MnCo2O4 nanoparticles and Co–N–C support. Theoretical simulations reveal that the synergy is closely related to the distance between active sites. For a pair of remote active sites, the ORR proceeds through the known 2e- + 2e- relay catalysis while the direct 4e– ORR occurs on a pair of adjacent active sites. Therefore, the formation of the undesired byproduct (H2O2) is inhibited at the interface region between MnCo2O4 and Co–N–C. This synergistic effect is further verified on an anion-exchange membrane fuel cell. The findings deepen the understanding of synergistic catalysis and will provide guidance for the rational design of hybrid electrocatalysts.
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JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
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2025
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Liu Xinyu,Li Mingzhao,Shi Chonghua,An ShuQing,Wang Jing,Yao Shaowei
SnO 2 has a high theoretical capacity when used as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries, but has poor electrical conductivity. In this work, to enhance its electrochemical performance, Sn/SnO 2 /C composites were fabricated through a facile approach. Sn/SnO 2 /C composites were obtained by mechanical grinding of SnC 2 O 4 mixed with acetylene black and subsequent heat treatment in an inert atmosphere. In this material, SnO 2 provides higher capacity, while Sn not only provides higher capacity, but also increases the conductivity of the material. Additionally, the added carbon both improves the conductivity of the material and helps to distribute the material uniformly to alleviate the volume expansion of the Sn-based material. Results indicate that Sn/SnO 2 /C-519 exhibits excellent cyclic and rate performance. This paper provides valuable references for designing simple and low-cost anode materials for sodium-ion batteries.
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CARBON
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2024
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Rui Xue,Di Lan,Rong Qiang,Zicheng Zang,Junwen Ren,Yulong Shao,Lei Rong,Junwei Gu,Jingbo Fang,Guanglei Wu
Dielectric-dielectric nanocomposites with excellent synergistic effects are considered as a prospective avenue for the development of high-performance microwave absorbers. In this work, one-dimensional MoO 2 /Mo 2 C/C heterogeneous nanowires were synthesized via a straightforward co-precipitation and in situ pyrolysis process. The components were modulated by adjusting the reduction temperatures to achieve tunable electromagnetic parameters thereby optimizing the dielectric loss. The results showed that the optimized MoO 2 /Mo 2 C/C composite exhibited a minimum reflection loss of −50.7 dB at an ultra-thin thickness of 1.8 mm and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6 GHz at 2.3 mm when the calcination temperature was 700 °C. Based on the studies of electromagnetic parameters and radar cross section simulation outcomes, both the interwoven one-dimensional structure and synergistic effects between the components have endowed the material with good impedance matching and introduced various loss mechanisms such as conductivity loss, multiple polarization relaxation, and multiple reflection/scattering. This work presented a viable strategy for the preparation of one-dimensional MoO 2 -based dielectric microwave absorption materials.
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