JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2018
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Ziqiang Ai,Changqing Liu,Qiwu Zhang,Jun Qu,Zhao Li,Xiaoman He
In this study, a mechanochemical route to promote the adsorption of the precursor of Zn-Al layered double hydroxide (LDH) was introduced, in which ZnO and SiO 2 were added to Zn basic carbonate and Al hydroxide that were first dry milled into an activated state as a precursor for a LDH phase. The samples prepared in this way were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The precursors showed a high adsorption rate when added with the oxides. 10% addition of ZnO gave a maximum MO removal efficiency of 96.91% (193.82 mg/g at initial MO concentration of 160 mg/L), 16.46% higher than the sample without addition. Addition of SiO 2 at 25% allowed MO removal efficiency reaching 88.90% (222.25 mg/g, at initial MO concentration of 200 mg/L), 19.26% higher than the no additive sample. The improvement in the adsorption performance could be attributed to the effective dispersion of the precursor's agglomeration phenomenon. Discussion was performed based on the characterized features of the samples and fitting results on several adsorption models.
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RSC Advances
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2015
·Vol. 5
·期 55
·43906-43916
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IF 3.84
Zakir Hussain,Li Daosheng,Li Xi,Kang Jianxiong
A study has been designed for a fluoride adsorbent synthesized by a co-precipitation approach of Mg(II), Al(III) and La(III) salts (MAL) in 2 : 1 : 2 ratios. The prepared material illustrated relatively stable fluoride adsorption potential and an amorphous structure at temperatures lower than 600 °C. The defluoridation capacity of a 2 g L−1 adsorbent dose at room temperature was observed to be between 24.08 to 98.28% for a 10 and 20.66 mg L−1 fluoride solution in a broad pH range (2 to 12), while for a 45.45 mg L−1 solution, it varied between 26.49 to 80.42%. The adsorption process on MAL was endothermic in nature (−ΔG), follows pseudo second order kinetics (R2 = 0.999) and best fitted with a Langmuir sorption isotherm model (R2 = 0.9985). The prepared material was characterized by XRD, SEM, BET, EDX, FTIR and XPS, whereas contact times, sorption kinetics, dosage and the effect of major co-existing anions were carried out for the optimization of the adsorbent. In addition to amphoteric behavior of Al(III) in the composite material, the effect of fluoride concentration and sorbent quantity in a batch process appeared to be important factors in maintaining the near neutral pH of the treated water. Similarly, one other factor, flow rate was found to affect the pH in the column adsorption process. Regeneration of up to 95.71% of the fluoride loaded adsorbent was achieved with a methanol and HCl mixture. The results showed that Al(III) acted as amphoteric reagent and keeps the pH within drinking water range or near neutral.
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Nature Communications
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2024
·Vol. 15
·期 1
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Su Han,Li Jingru,Zhong Yu,Liu Yu,Gao Xuhong,Kuang Juner,Wang Minkang,Lin Chunxi,Wang Xiuli,Tu Jiangping
Sulfides are promising electrolyte materials for all-solid-state Li metal batteries due to their high ionic conductivity and machinability. However, compatibility issues at the negative electrode/sulfide electrolyte interface hinder their practical implementation. Despite previous studies have proposed considerable strategies to improve the negative electrode/sulfide electrolyte interfacial stability, industrial-scale engineering solutions remain elusive. Here, we introduce a scalable Li-Al-Cl stratified structure, formed through the strain-activated separating behavior of thermodynamically unfavorable Li/Li 9 Al 4 and Li/LiCl interfaces, to stabilize the negative electrode/sulfide electrolyte interface. In the Li-Al-Cl stratified structure, Li 9 Al 4 and LiCl are enriched at the surface to serve as a robust solid electrolyte interphase and are diluted in bulk by Li metal to construct a skeleton. Enabled by its unique structural characteristic, the Li-Al-Cl stratified structure significantly enhances the stability of negative electrode/sulfide electrolyte interface. This work reports a strain-activated phase separation phenomenon and proposes a practical pathway for negative electrode/sulfide electrolyte interface engineering.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2016
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Kun Tong,Rong Li,Jingting Zhu,Heliang Yao,Huaijuan Zhou,Xianzhe Zeng,Shidong Ji,Ping Jin
VO 2 /Al-O core-shell structure (V/AO) was synthesized by a facile method and its application for thermochromic film on smart window was investigated. Comparisons of thermochromic properties and stabilities in different environments between VO 2 and annealed V/AO nanoparticles were made. As a result, VO 2 nanoparticle was easily oxidized and lost thermochromic property. In contrast, with the protection provided by Al-O-based shell, the VO 2 core remained stable at a high temperature (350 °C in air) and in H 2 O 2 solution. Especially, thermochromic films made by annealed V/AO nanoparticles almost kept thermochromic performance in damp heating environment (T=60 °C, RH=90%) for 20 days while VO 2 films lost their thermochromic properties after 3 days. Besides, the degradation progress of VO 2 and V/AO nanoparticles in damp heating environment was also explored. Results indicate that Al-O-based shell provides a good protection for the VO 2 core originated from the compact structure of shell, which effectively prevents oxygen and water from eroding VO 2 . In summary, the VO 2 nanoparticles coated with Al-O-based shell exhibit a great potential in the application of smart window.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2019
·Vol. 186
·期 6
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Yalikun Nuerbiya,Mamat Xamxikamar,Li Yongtao,Hu Xun,Wang Ping,Hu Guangzhi
The authors describe a method for synthesis of a nanomaterial consisting of porous carbon encapsulated Mg-Al-Si alloy (denoted as Mg-Al-Si@PC) nanocluster. The nanocluster was synthesis by a solvothermal reaction, followed by high-temperature annealing. The nanoclusters were used as a novel immobilization platform for electrochemical sensing of rutin. The electrochemical behavior of rutin at a modified electrode was investigated by cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry. The modified electrode demonstrates a high electrocatalytic activity toward rutin oxidation at a relatively low working potential (0.6 vs. Ag/AgCl). Under optimal conditions, the sensor has a linear response in the 1–10 μM rutin concentration range, and a 0.01 μM lower detection limit (at an S/N ratio of 3). It was successfully applied to the quantification of rutin in pharmaceutical tablets, and satisfactory results were obtained. Furthermore, the results correspond with those with the standard method and with the amounts indicated by the producer, respectively.
Schematic diagram of the Mg-Al-Si@PC nanocluster preparation process and electroanalysis mechanism.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Yuge Liu,Zhiguo Li,Yongmei Jia
The fast detection of environmental contaminants catechol (CC) and hydroquinone (HQ) is of great importance to public health. In this research, a composite was firstly synthesised by a pre-exfoliation method, the components of which were Ni-Al-LDH and reduced graphene (rGO). This material was then utilised in the development of a highly sensitive biosensor for determining CC and HQ. The construction procedure involved modification of glassy carbon electrode (GCE) by the composite and laccase (LAC). Tests conducted by electrochemical methods showed the addition of laccase can greatly improve the response signal of electrochemical measurements on the composite modified GCE to CC and HQ. The electrochemical tests were performed by utilising 0.1 mol/L phosphate-buffer. When separately detected, the detecting linear range for CC by the biosensor was 0.009–0.58 and 0.95–4.4 mmol/L. When it comes to HQ, the range was 0.009–0.57 and 0.95–4.4 mmol/L on the composite/enzyme modified electrode. When the biosensor was used for detecting CC and HQ together, the linear ranges were both 0.019–0.56 and 1.0–4.4 mmol/L. The detection limits calculated for simultaneous detection were 0.75 and 0.47 μmol/L, respectively. The sensor also possessed excellent sensitivity, selectivity and long stability. For applicability of the biosensor, it was used in analysing the two substrates in real water samples, and the recoveries were acceptable.
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AICHE JOURNAL
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2024
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Yanru Zhu,Zhen Zhang,Yunfei Zou,Jian Zhang,Zhe An,Xin Shu,Hongyan Song,Jing He
Catalytic conversion of biomass-derived 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural (5-HMF) into carbon-increased hydrocarbons as drop-in energy-rich biofuels has received a great deal of concern for the development of sustainable chemical industry. Here, we demonstrate a one-pot conversion of 5-HMF into C 9 -alkanes on one single catalyst, acidic–basic layered double oxides (Mg(Al)(Zr)O) supported CuCo alloy. The well-defined multifunctional catalytic sites with harmonious combination carry out cascade catalysis, affording C 9 -alkanes (including 30% of more value-added branched-cycloalkanes) in 83% yield. The basic–acidic sites on Mg(Al)(Zr)O show high activity for aldol condensation of 5-HMF and acetone, producing 4-[5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furanyl]-3-buten-2-one (HAc) in a yield of >99%. The engineered Co–Cu–Co linkages on supported CuCo perform efficient hydrodeoxygenation, affording C 9 -alkanes in a selectivity of 96% from HAc. C 9 -cycloalkanes are generated from the cyclization of the corresponding monohydric alcohol intermediates by the synergy of acidic and CuCo sites in the hydrodeoxygenation reaction.
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Scientific Reports
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2022
·Vol. 12
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IF 4.996
Tan Meina,Qin Yang,Wang Yiping,Zhang Fazhi,Lei Xiaodong
We propose a new Cu–Al dual-ion battery that aqueous solution composed of LiCl, CuCl and AlCl 3 (LiCuAl) is used as the electrolyte, CuS is used as the cathode of aqueous aluminum ion battery for the first time and copper foil is used as the anode. The assembled Cu–Al dual-ion battery yields a reversible capacity of 538 mA h/g at 200 mA/g, and exhibits longterm cycling stability of over 200 cycles with 88.6% capacity retention at 1000 mA/g. Above excellent performance is inseparable from the three components of LiCuAl electrolyte and electrode materials. The Al-storage mechanism of CuS is proposed that the S–S bond in CuS lattice interacts with aluminum ions during the aluminum storage process. In addition, the charging and discharging process does not cause irreversible damage to the S–S bond, thus Cu–Al dual-ion battery with CuS as cathode shows great cycle stability.
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OPTICAL MATERIALS
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2025
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Jianjun Zeng,Kuibao Zhang,Xi Zhang,Shengquan Yu
The co-precipitation method allows rapid and large-scale preparation of highly active Mg–Al spinel precursors, but the crystalline growth of precursors affects the activity of the calcined powders. In the study, the stirring is introduced to inhibit the crystal growth during aging. The effects of stirring during aging on the grain growth of precursors, the phase composition and morphology of calcined powders and the optical transmittance of ceramics were comparatively investigated. It is found that the rod-like morphology obtained by static aging would be retained after calcination, resulting in the formation of a small number of pores in the HIPed ceramics. The stirring effect inhibits the growth of the precursor and molds it into granular-like particles, resulting in spherical-like particles of approximately 50 nm after calcination. The transmittance of stirred aging in the near-infrared wavelength band is also above 80 % (1000–1500 nm) and the maximum transmittance of 84 % can be achieved at 1300 nm wavelength.
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Catalysis Science & Technology
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2021
·Vol. 11
·期 9
·3039-3046
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Yuxiang Liu,Xuejun Xu,Shangchun Lv,Hewen Li,Zhichun Si,Xiaodong Wu,Rui Ran,Duan Weng
Aluminium doped strontium titanate, SrTiO3(Al), is considered as the most promising candidate photocatalyst for water splitting; however, it suffers from fast recombination of photogenerated charges and little photocatalytic activity for overall water splitting. Precious metals, such as RhCrOx, are always needed as cocatalysts to enhance the photocatalytic performance. Herein, nitrogen doped graphene quantum dots (NGQDs) were prepared and applied as a hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) cocatalyst of SrTiO3(Al)/CoOx for photocatalytic overall water splitting. The designed NGQDs/SrTiO3(Al)/CoOx is highly active for overall water splitting achieving a H2 evolution rate of 18.8 μmol h−1 and an O2 evolution rate of 9.0 μmol h−1, respectively. The NGQDs and CoOx are dispersed on the different crystal facets of octagonal SrTiO3(Al), which is beneficial to the spatial separation of photogenerated electrons and holes. The strong interaction between NGQDs and SrTiO3(Al) via Ti–O–C chemical bonds enhances the charge transfer and separation. Moreover, the pyrrole N species within NGQD networks act as active sites for the hydrogen evolution reaction.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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Hongdi Fu,Shuo Wang,Tinglu Song,Weiqiang Xiong,Xuanyan Liu,Kangcheng Xu,Xiaodong Li,Meishuai Zou
The superior combustion heat, lower ignition temperature, and enhanced combustion efficiency of aluminum–lithium (Al-Li) alloy powders have garnered significant research attention in relation to Al powders. However, the inadequate compatibility between Al-Li alloy powders (especially when Li > 3 wt%) and propellant components limits its application in the development of composite solid propellants. This study focuses on the surface-coating active Al-4.3Li (wt.%) alloy powder using a composite fluorosilane coupling agent to improve compatibility and combustion performance. A coating layer with a thickness of 30–40 nm was successfully formed on the surface of Al-4.3Li alloy powder through interactions involving Al-F, Al-O-Si, and Li-O-Si bonds, thereby achieving remarkable hydrophobicity. The heat release increased by 7.5 %, while the ignition delay time of the alloy powder decreased by nearly 200 ms, resulting in a significantly enhanced combustion performance in relation to that of the original Al-4.3Li alloy powder. Moreover, the modified Al-4.3Li alloy powder exhibited better compatibility, and no cracks or bubbles were observed in the cross-section of the propellant containing modified Al-4.3Li metal fuel. This study provides an effective approach for utilizing Al-Li alloy powders in solid propellants, which is of great significance for the development of high-energy propulsion systems.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2021
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Liman Chen,Yang Yang,Guixiang Wang,Yanli Wang,Simon Ochieng Adede,Meng Zhang,Caishan Jiao,Di Wang,Dashuai Yan,Yibo Liu,Duanjie Chen,Weibing Wang
A new three-layered film was fabricated on magnesium (Mg) alloy via electroplating to guard against corrosion in a chloride aqueous environment, which consisted of an underlying double-layered zinc/copper (Zn/Cu) and a top aluminum–zirconium (Al–Zr) layer. The Zn/Cu underlayers not only impeded the galvanic corrosion between the Al–Zr coating and Mg alloy but also improved the adhesive ability between the substrate and the upper Al–Zr layer. Herein, we discussed the nucleus sizes of Al–Zr coatings at the stage of nucleation carried out with different contents of ZrCl4 in AlCl3–1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ionic liquid. The sandwichlike three-layered Zn/Cu/Al–Zr coatings were systematically investigated by surface morphology, phase structure, hardness, anticorrosion performances, and first-principles calculations. The corrosion current density declined from 1.461 × 10–3 A·cm–2 of bare Mg to 4.140 × 10–7 A·cm–2 of the Zn/Cu/Al–Zr3 sample. Neutral salt spray testing demonstrated that the Zn/Cu/Al–Zr3 sample showed no evident signs of corrosion after 6 days of exposure. The enhancement of the corrosion protection property was related to the fact that the application of the Cu layer changed the corrosion direction from initial longitudinal corrosion to extended lateral corrosion and the top Al–Zr coating hindered the transmission of aggressive ions. In addition, upon increasing the Zr content in the alloy films, the Fermi energy reduced initially and then increased. The Al–Zr3 alloy with 8.3 atom % Zr showed the lowest Fermi energy (−3.0823 eV), which exhibited the most efficient corrosion protection. These results showed that the prepared three-layered coating provided reliable corrosion protection to Mg alloy and may thus promote its practical applications.
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