SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Chen Wang,Xiaohui Wu,Mingjie Huang,Tao Zhou,Juan Mao,Xiangling Zhang
Treatment of Cr(VI)-contaminated wastewaters by conventional reduction methods has been intensively challenged by alkaline environments. In this study, a novel copper-iron oxide composite (Cit@CuFeO) enriched with oxygen vacancies (OVs) was developed by ball milling with citric acid ligand (Cit). The material demonstrated efficient Cr(VI) removal within a broad pH range (6.0–12.0). Intriguingly, simultaneous and nearly complete in-situ immobilization of Cr(III) occurred, instead of precipitated in strong alkaline circumstances. Characterizations of the Cit@CuFeO revealed that ball milling of Cit could introduce abundant OVs into the oxide structure, serving as pivotal active sites linearly correlated with Cr(VI) capture and removal. These generated OVs could also boost electron conduction in Cit@CuFeO and cause a positive shift in the zeta potential , thereby enabling the adsorption of negative CrO 4 2- at high pH. Furthermore, DFT calculation verified that the surface-attached Cit would significantly decrease the adsorption energy of Cr(VI) at OVs sites, competitively excluding the occupancy of common inorganic anions especially CO 3 2– and thus favoring the Cr(III) immobilization under alkaline conditions. This study has provided a green functional material for the one-step remediation of alkaline Cr(VI) wastewaters without the need for acidification.
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Sustainability
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2024
·Vol. 16
·期 7
·3009
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Jiahui Wang,Zhen Xi,Bo Niu,Ruitong Gao,Zhenming Xu
Deep and efficient debromination is a critical step in achieving environmentally friendly recycling and ensuring the sustainability of waste-printed circuit boards (WPCBs) because of their high toxicity and carcinogenicity. To this end, this study used a copper–iron (Cu/Fe) bimetal as a debromination agent to remove bromides from WPCBs using in situ catalytic pyrolysis technology. The results show that the maximum debromination efficiency was 97.14% under the following conditions: a Cu mole ratio of 0.20 (Cu/Fe-0.20), a Cu/Fe-0.20 dosage of 0.4, a pyrolysis temperature of 600 °C, and a retention time of 10 min. The main bromine species in pyrolysis oil and gas were bromophenol, bromomethane, HBr, and Br2. The conversion of bromine species and the debromination of the Cu/Fe-0.20 bimetal were analyzed in real time using a thermogravimetry-coupled Fourier transform infrared and mass spectrometer (TG-FTIR-MS). Using the Cu/Fe bimetal synergistic effect, we determined that the debromination mechanism could be used for bromide conversion and fixing. The Cu in the Cu/Fe-0.20 transformed the organic Br (bromophenol and bromomethane) into inorganic Br (HBr and Br2) by providing empty orbitals for lone pairs of electrons. Then, the generated HBr and Br2reacted with Fe in the Cu/Fe-0.20 and were fixed in pyrolysis residue. This study provides theoretical support and a practical method for WPCB deep debromination and recycling.
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Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers
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2024
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Fengyi Wang,Xiangji Li,Jiahao Liu,Jianqiang Wang,Jinghui Zhang,Hongtao Chen
Background The demand for high-power density packaging and integration processes for third-generation semiconductors, like silicon carbide (SiC), necessitates advancements beyond conventional Si-based packaging technologies. Cu-Cu direct bonding emerges as a promising alternative in semiconductor packaging. However, achieving Cu-to-Cu direct bonding with low-temperature, low-pressure, and short-time poses significant challenges. Transient Liquid Phase Bonding (TLP) offers a low-temperature joining solution, but prolonged reflow time hinders its wide applications. Methods This study introduces a novel strategy utilizing bicontinuous microemulsion (BME) electrodeposition to fabricate micron-sized Cu arrays, addressing these challenges in achieving Cu bonding. The core of Cu array manufacturing lies in the differential electrodeposition rate of Cu ions in the aqueous and organic phases. This principle is rooted in the excellent conductivity of the aqueous solution compared to the non-conductivity of the organic solution. Significant findings We elucidate the growth mechanism and validate a theory for achieving void-free optimal growth of Cu arrays within BME and compared the cross-sectional morphology and fracture modes of TLP solder joints with micron and nano Cu arrays. Furthermore, the ability to recycle the BME soft template aligns with green chemistry principles, offering a sustainable die-attach approach for third-generation semiconductor device packaging.
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ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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2025
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Yaning Yang,Haiyang Wang,Yan Zhu,Yan Ding,Jun Zheng,Fengyu Zan
The rapid spread of microbial contamination and drug-resistant bacteria poses a significant threat to ecosystems and public health, highlighting the urgent need for efficient and stable disinfection materials. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as promising functional materials for a variety of applications due to their regular microstructure and excellent physicochemical properties. However, their long-term use is limited by intrinsic instability. In this study, we designed copper nanolayers as protective armor for titanium-based MOFs (Cu/Ti-MOFs) to enhance their catalytic performance in photocatalytic disinfection under visible-light irradiation. The results demonstrated that Cu/Ti-MOFs exhibited slightly improved antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli (E. coli) , Staphylococcus aureus , and tetracycline-resistant E. coli compared to Ti-MOFs. More importantly, Cu/Ti-MOFs retained 92 % of their initial activity after seven consecutive catalytic cycles, whereas Ti-MOFs completely lost their photosensitive properties, indicating much higher catalytic stability of Cu/Ti-MOFs. This improvement was confirmed through various physicochemical characterizations and was attributed to the protection of active sites, catalyst reinforcement, and efficient surface reconstruction due to the introduction of the Cu nanolayer. This study provides a strategy for enhancing the long-term performance of MOF materials in photocatalytic water disinfection applications.
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ACS Applied Nano Materials
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2024
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Peng Bo Niu,Yong Qiong Wang,Rong Hu,Tong Yang
With the improvement of the quality of life, the assessment of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) has attracted much attention in the field of a healthy diet, food analysis, or health guidelines. In this work, Cu nanoparticles (NPs)/CoO/carbon nanofibers (CNFs) as a promising nanozyme for peroxidase (POD) mimicking was synthesized by electrospinning and carbonation. Subsequently, a colorimetric sensing platform is constructed for TAC assessment by using 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) as a chromogenic substrate based on Cu NPs/CoO/CNFs under presence of H2O2. The enhanced POD catalytic efficiency of Cu NPs/CoO/CNFs for TMB oxidation (ox-TMB) was about 3.2-fold higher than that of bare Cu NPs/CNFs or CoO/NFs, which was ascribed to the synergistic catalytic effect and the generation of heterogeneous interfaces between Cu NPs and CoO in CNFs. When some antioxidants such as AA, FA, TA, and GA were introduced in the chromogenic system, ox-TMB was reduced to colorless TMB, allowing the subsequent assessment of TAC. The results show that the limits of detection toward AA, FA, TA, and GA were 8.7, 8.3, 2.7, and 2.4 μM, respectively. Moreover, this proposed method was used for the TAC assay in real samples including fresh juices and commercial beverages, which showed good promise in practical applications such as food nutrition assessment, food analysis, personalized nutrition intervention, or staple food research.
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CRYSTENGCOMM
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2024
·Vol. 26
·期 48
·6844-6851
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IF 2.6
Yuyuan Chen,Yachang Huang,Xia Hu,Sijie Lin,De-Kun Ma
The exposed crystal facets of Cu have a profound effect on its electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR) activity and product selectivity. On the other hand, at present, most of the studies on Cu-based electrocatalysts for the CO2RR focus on the synthesis of C2+ products. There are only a few reports involving methanol (CH3OH) generation over Cu nanocrystals. Herein, CuO nanosheets (NSs) and nanorods (NRs) were synthesized through a controlled oxidation and dehydration route under mild reaction conditions, using Cu mesh as a Cu source and conductive substrate, respectively. The as-synthesized CuO NSs and NRs were further converted into Cu NSs and NRs through an in situ electrochemical reduction method, respectively. The experimental results showed that CH3OH could be efficiently produced over Cu NSs with abundant (111) crystal facets through the electrocatalytic CO2RR. The maximum CH3OH faradaic efficiency (FE) obtained on Cu NSs is 68% at a relatively low applied potential of −0.6 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE), which is 1.6 times larger than that achieved on Cu NRs with primarily exposed (200) crystal facets (42%). The crystal facet-dependent electrocatalytic CO2RR activity toward CH3OH production was elucidated based on theoretical calculations combined with experimental results.
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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2024
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Yi Gu,Yang Jiao,Ya Ruan,Jing Yang,Yaling Yang
Herein, a nanocomposite of Cu,Ce-containing phosphotungstates (Cu,Ce-PTs) with outstanding laccase-like activity was fabricated via a one-pot microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. Notably, it was discovered that both Fe 3+ and Cr 6+ could significantly enhance the electron transfer rates of Ce 3+ and Ce 4+ , along with generous Cu 2+ with high catalytic activity, thereby promoting the laccase-like activity of Cu,Ce-PTs. The proposed system can be used for the detection of Fe 3+ and Cr 6+ in a range of 0.667–333.33 μg/mL and 0.033–33.33 μg/mL with a low detection limit of 0.135 μg/mL and 0.0288 μg/mL, respectively. The proposed assay exhibits excellent reusability and selectivity and can be used in traditional Chinese medicine samples analysis.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
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2025
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Liang Chen,Jialin Zhao,Jinlong Li,Yan Zhuang,Dongxuan Guo,Shuang Meng,Dantong Zhang,Xue Yang,Guozhe Sui
Bimetallic-organic frameworks and their derivatives have attracted intensive attention in the field of photocatalytic hydrogen production due to their high porosity, distinctive three-dimensional structure, and favorable specific surface area. Despite these advantages, the efficiency of photocatalytic hydrogen production remains unsatisfactory owing to rapid complexation of electron-hole pairs and limited visible light utilization. Herein, in this work, the autogenous CuO–ZnO heterojunction nanoparticles are assembled on the surface of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) by calcining copper-zinc bimetallic-organic frameworks. The autogenous heterojunctions offer numerous active sites and enhance electron transfer at tightly bound heterogeneous interfaces. Furthermore, RGO acts as a co-catalyst or substrate, improving photocatalytic performance with its high surface area and excellent electron transport properties. Consequently, the RGO/CuO–ZnO Z-scheme heterojunction achieves an impressive hydrogen production rate of 479.73 μmol g −1 h −1 , which is 94.06 times higher than that of pristine ZnO. Overall, this work optimizes the potential of metal-organic framework-derived photocatalysts in hydrogen production and offers valuable insights into the effective construction of autogenous heterojunctions.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2024
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Jiahui Yan,Haoyu Chen,Carlos F. Guimarães,Rui L. Reis,Zhihua Zhu,Tianyi Wang,Fenglan Zhang,Yaqian Lv,Qihui Zhou,Xiaoying Kong,Jinsheng Shi
Ion interference including copper (Cu + )/calcium (Ca 2+ ) overload activate cell-specific death channels, damage mitochondria and disrupt cellular homeostasis, showing great potential in anti-tumor therapy. However, the complex metabolic environment and the powerful self-protection of tumors cause clinical failure of ion interference. Thus, metabolic disruption is expected an innovative strategy for the enhancement of ion interference. Herein, CuS-α-CHCA&penthiopyrad@CaCO 3 -RGD nanoparticles (CCPCR NPs) are prepared to provide a Cu + /Ca 2+ dual-overload anti-tumor therapy assisted by metabolic-symbiosis-destruction strategy, realizing the collapse of tumor self-protection. Specifically, precise CuS and CaCO 3 delivery triggered irreversible Cu + /Ca 2+ dual-overload and reactive oxygen species (ROS) attack toward 4T1 cells. Meanwhile, α-CHCA and penthiopyrad disturbed the metabolic symbiotic environment by disrupting the TCA cycle and preventing lactate efflux to aggravate intracellular acidosis and promote Fenton-like reaction of Cu + , enhancing the sensitivity of tumor cells to copper death and Ca 2+ overload. Further, aided by the metabolism of symbiosis, the destroyed tumor cells further activate the polarization of M1 macrophages and the maturation and antigen cross-presentation of dendritic cells (DCs), which further eliminate tumor cells. In summary, an amplified anti-tumor dual-ion interference strategy assisted by metabolic symbiotic destruction is established, which is of great significance in improving the clinical effect of ion therapy for tumors.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2024
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Guanli Chen,Defu Yao,Zheling Wang,Ketong He,Hong Xia,Fushen Lu,Muwei Ji,Ziyi Zhong,Yibing Song
Cuprous oxide (Cu 2 O), which has an appropriate band gap, is widely used as a marine antifouling biocide. This makes it increasingly valuable for photocatalytic antibacterial applications. Using crystal engineering technology to create Cu 2 O with tailored Cu 2 O/Cu interfaces and crystal planes can effectively enhance its performance but presents challenges. Herein, we report a simple wet chemical method for the controlled preparation of Cu 2 O@Cu hollow heterostructure. Experimental results demonstrate that the prepared composites exhibited highly efficient and broad-spectrum photocatalytic antibacterial effects against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, achieving 100% antibacterial efficiency under 10 min of irradiation, much more effective than the bulk Cu 2 O. Characterization results show that a hollow spherical structure consisted of fine Cu 2 O@Cu nanoparticles in their wall, and the generated interfaces facilitated the migration and separation of photogenerated charge carriers and promoted the formation of hydroxyl radicals with stronger oxidizing abilities. Meanwhile, the Cu outside layer of each Cu 2 O@Cu particle not only acted as a shield to protect Cu 2 O from corrosion but also served as an electron acceptor to efficiently transfer photogenerated electrons, thereby demonstrating highly effective and stable antibacterial performance. This study not only offers a valuable reference for developing highly efficient and universal photocatalytic materials but also provides insight into the chemical reaction in the photocatalytic antibacterial process.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
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2025
·Vol. 26
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Jieni Wang,Xiaobo Han,Shuqin Zhang,Haodong Hou,Chenlin Wei,Chenxiao Liu,Leichang Cao,Jinglai Zhang,Li Wang,Shicheng Zhang
It is challenging to handle heavy-metal-rich plants that grow in contaminated soil. The role of heavy metals in biomass on the physicochemical structure and electrochemical properties of their derived carbon has not been considered in previous research. In this study, Cu-ion hybrid nanoporous carbon (CHNC) is prepared from Cu content-contaminated biomass through subcritical hydrocharization (HTC) coupling pyrolytic activation processes. The CHNCs are used as advanced electrode material for energy storage applications, exhibiting an impressively ultrahigh capacitance of 562 F g−1at a current density of 1 A g−1(CHNC-700-4-25), excellent energy density of 26.15 W h kg−1, and only 7.59% capacitance loss after enduring 10,000 cycles at a current density of 10 A g−1, making CHNCs rank in the forefront of previously known carbon-based supercapacitor materials. These comprehensive characterizations demonstrate that copper ions introduce new electrochemically active sites and enhance the conductivity and charge transport performance of the electrode material, elevating the specific capacitance of CHNC from 463 to 562 F g−1. These findings offer valuable insights into the effective energy storage application of heavy-metal-contaminated biomass wastes.
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BIOMEDICINE & PHARMACOTHERAPY
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2024
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Di Meng,Shuoye Yang,Lin Ju,Jinpeng Wang,Yanan Yang,Lu Zhang,Lan Cui
Currently, traditional monotherapy for cancer often results in indiscriminate attacks on the body, leading to the emergence of new health problems. To confront these challenges, multimodal combination therapy has become necessary. However, how to develop new smart nanomaterials through green synthesis methods, delivering drugs while simultaneously synergizing multimodal combination therapies for tumor treatment, remains a topic of great significance. In this study, a biomimetic composite nanomaterial (RM-Cu/P) composed of mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) as the core and red blood cell membranes (RBCMs) as the shell was synthesized as a drug carrier to deliver doxorubicin (DOX) while achieving synergistic chemotherapy, photothermal and chemodynamic therapy (CT/PTT/CDT). Herein, the nanoparticles were extensively characterized to examine their morphological characteristics, elemental composition, and drug-carrying capacity. Notably, the coating of RBCM reduced the toxicity of the RM-Cu/P@DOX nanoparticles, improved their targeting ability and prolonged their circulation time in vivo . The Cu-doped nanoparticles were capable of initiating a Fenton-like reaction to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) for CDT, while the photothermal conversion efficiency (η) reached 45.20 % under NIR laser irradiation. Subsequently, the particles were examined by in vivo and in vitro experimental studies in cytotoxicity, cellular uptake, ROS levels, lysosomal escape, and mouse tumor model to evaluate their potential application in antitumor. Compared with monotherapy, the RM-Cu/P@DOX nanoparticles had multiple-stimulation response properties under redox, pH, and NIR, which exhibited the advantage of combined trimodal therapy, resulting in remarkable synergistic antitumor efficacy. In conclusion, this innovative platform exhibited promising applications in smart drug delivery and synergistic treatment of cancer.
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