INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2026
·Vol. 65
·期 29
·16879-16886
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IF 4.6
Wu Jing,Wang Ruonan,Lin Haifeng,Xing Jun,Wang Lei,Xu Jixiang
In this work, a novel ternary heterojunction consisting
of Zn vacancy-rich
zinc oxide (Zn 1– x O), a zeolitic
imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8), and cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc)
was fabricated for photocatalytic N 2 fixation. The Zn 1– x O/ZIF-8 composite with bridged O–Zn–N
bonding was synthesized via in situ growth of ZIF-8 on Zn 1– x O, and it possessed a large surface area favorable
for N 2 adsorption. The incorporation of CoPc with dispersed
Co–N 4 (II) sites enhanced light harvesting and N 2 activation. Zn vacancies and coupled type II/Z-scheme charge
transfer pathways in the heterojunction accelerated the separation
of photogenerated charge carriers. As a result, the optimized catalyst
exhibited superior and stable photocatalytic N 2 reduction
performance via an alternating pathway in water, with an NH 4 + production rate of 65.2 μmol g –1 h –1 , which is 17.0 times higher than that of ZnO.
This study develops a novel ZnO-based heterojunction that simultaneously
optimizes multiple key factors for efficient photocatalytic N 2 fixation.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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IF 12.5
Yu-Hang Gu,Kang Wu,Wei Mao,Jie-Xin Wang
Rotating packed bed (RPB) is firstly used for chemical synthesis of heterojunction. • ZnO/ZIF-8 heterojunctions achieve a record catalytic activity in PLA methanolysis. • RPB product has more oxygen vacancies and stronger Lewis acid than counterpart. • Lewis acid of ZnO and high surface area of ZIF-8 endow catalyst high activity. • Excellent activity covers various real-life polyester wastes and their mixtures. The chemical recycling of plastic is crucial for achieving a circular economy, and developing heterogeneous catalysts that combine high activity with structural stability represents a pivotal challenge. Herein, a high-gravity-assisted approach was proposed to efficiently construct ZnO/ZIF-8 (RPB-ZnO/ZIF-8) nanoheterojunctions enriched with oxygen vacancies (Ov) for polylactic acid (PLA) methanolysis to methyl lactate (MeLA). Compared to the stirred tank (ST), high-gravity synthesis drastically reduces coordination reaction time from 1 h to an extremely short time (< 1 s). The as-prepared RPB-ZnO/ZIF-8 catalyst achieved 100% PLA conversion at 100 °C in 0.5 h with a MeLA yield of 95.6%, reaching the highest activity compared to previous works so far. More importantly, it demonstrated excellent cycle stability, maintaining >92% of its initial activity after five cycles. Catalytic mechanistic investigations reveal that the Ov increases Lewis acidity of the heterojunction surface, thereby facilitating the reactants adsorption and activation, which leads to a reduction in the energy barrier for PLA methanolysis. Furthermore, RPB-ZnO/ZIF-8 catalyzes the depolymerization of other plastics effectively (e.g., polyethylene terephthalate and polycarbonate) and demonstrates remarkable versatility in converting various real-life polyester wastes and their mixtures. This study presents an efficient strategy for advancements in sustainable plastic recycling.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2025
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IF 6.3
Weidong Li,Weifeng Luo,Yueping Wei,Rongai Huang,Wei Shang,Jiqiong Jiang,Yuqing Wen
Superhydrophobic coatings have emerged as a primary strategy for protecting magnesium alloys. However, their application is often hindered by reliance on harmful fluorinated materials. In this study, a fluorine-free ZnO/ZIF-8 composite coating was fabricated on magnesium alloy surfaces via electrodeposition. By leveraging synergistic effects between ZnO nanostructure roughness and ZIF-8's intrinsic hydrophobicity, superhydrophobicity was achieved without fluorinated surface modifications. Results demonstrate excellent hydrophobic stability, with superhydrophobicity maintained under low-temperature conditions. The water contact angle remained unchanged in sodium chloride solutions of varying concentrations, indicating exceptional salt-induced corrosion resistance. Furthermore, the coating exhibited hydrophilic-hydrophobic transition properties. Electrochemical tests confirmed superior corrosion resistance, showing a corrosion current density of 3.964 × 10 −9 A∙cm −2 and a four-order-of-magnitude increase in charge transfer resistance versus the AZ91D substrate. Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations elucidated the corrosion protection mechanism, providing theoretical support for experimental findings. This study integrates experimental and theoretical approaches, offering new insights and technical references for fluorine-free superhydrophobic coatings in magnesium alloy corrosion protection.
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MICROCHIMICA ACTA
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2025
·Vol. 192
·期 10
·1-14
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IF 5.3
Bi Leyao,Fu Boyan,Lin Jiahui,Wen Junsheng,Fu Jiaxing,Tian Wenyue,Su Ningning,Zou Binglin,Wang Chunjie,Wang Yue
Soda biscuit-like Ag-ZnO@ZIF-8 heterostructures were successfully synthesized using a secondary hydrothermal method for the first time, demonstrating exceptional ethylene glycol sensing performance. The sample (2-Methylimidazol (MeIm) concentration of 0.04 g) exhibits a remarkable response value of 1325.50 to 100 ppm ethylene glycol at 240 °C, along with a rapid response time of merely 7 s. Additionally, it displays outstanding gas selectivity (k = 28.63–696.90), great reproducibility and long-term stability. Further experiments indicate that the enhancement of the composite material’s gas sensing performance can be primarily attributed to the interfacial electron transfer effect, the abundance of oxygen vacancies, and the synergistic interactions within the heterostructures. Overall, this study lays a solid theoretical foundation for the practical detection applications of ethylene glycol and provides new insights into the research on gas sensors based on ZnO-organic frameworks. Graphical
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无机化学
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
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2025
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Wenyu Li,Hui Yu,Ming Yang,Xiangting Dong,Ying Yang,Tianqi Wang
Photosensitized metal oxide gas sensors have been a research hotspot in the field of gas sensors in recent years, the vast majority of related studies use the ultraviolet light as the excitation light source, there are relatively few related studies on the ceramic gas sensors using a single LED as the excitation light sources, and even fewer studies on using natural sunlight as the light excitation source. In this study, porous ZnO precursor particles were introduced into the channels of ZIF-8 to ensure the integrity of its skeleton after calcination, and ZnO/ZIF-8 derivative was prepared and used to construct gas sensors to detect NO x under the different excitation light source (the natural sunlight, 365 nm LED and xenon lamp). Compared with the test under darkness conditions, the operating temperature was reduced 70℃ under light excitation conditions, the gas-sensitive response of the gas sensor to 20 ppm NO x under the natural sunlight excitation was 7.48 times of the darkness conditions, and the measured detection limit was as low as 50 ppb. Under the excitation of natural sunlight, 365 nm LED or xenon lamp, the room temperature gas sensitive response to NO x gas could be achieved. The prepared gas sensor was used for the actual detection of NO x concentration in vehicle exhaust, which showed the attractive practicality and excellent detection sensitivity.
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材料科学
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环境监测
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FIBERS AND POLYMERS
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2024
·Vol. 25
·期 7
·2647-2659
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IF 2.2
Zhou Jianhua,Li Sitong,Niu Zhuanli
Combining phase change materials with textile materials is an important method to give textiles temperature regulation function. Herein, the microcapsulated phase change materials with ZnO@ZIF-8@SiO 2 -doped polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) as hybrid shell (ZZS/PMMA MPCMs) were prepared through Pickering emulsion polymerization with n-octadecane (C18) as core and ZnO@ZIF-8@SiO 2 grafted with polyacrylic acid (MZZS) particles possessing radiation cooling performance as stabilizers. The effect of MZZS content on the morphology of phase change microcapsule, radiation cooling and temperature regulation properties of coated cotton fabrics was studied. The results indicated that when the MZZS content increased to 3.0 wt%, the prepared phase change microcapsule’s encapsulation efficiency was 50.34%, showing excellent latent heat storage and release properties. Furthermore, compared with the uncoated cotton fabric, the rising and dropping rate of the temperature of ZZS/PMMA MPCMs coated cotton fabric was much slower in different seasons, indicating excellent radiation cooling and temperature regulation performance.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2026
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IF 8.7
Lilin Sun,Tiantian Wu,Xiaoyang Fang,Rongrong Li
As a highly valued natural lignocellulosic biopolymer, bamboo plays a critical role in developing sustainable material systems. However, when exposed to rainwater, this biopolymeric substrate is highly susceptible to fungal degradation, making it difficult for traditional fungicides to retain long-term efficacy. Their inevitable leaching weakens antifungal performance and raises environmental concerns, while conventional treatments often compromise the mechanical integrity of the lignocellulosic structure. Therefore, developing green, durable, and substrate-compatible antifungal technologies is essential. Nanoscale zinc oxide (ZnO) is a promising inorganic antimicrobial agent due to its multi-mechanism activity and favorable biosafety, yet issues like agglomeration, poor stability, and rapid ion release limit its long-term performance. To overcome these drawbacks, a stepwise in-situ construction strategy is introduced, where a ZnO layer is first grown as both the core and zinc source to direct ZIF-8 formation, yielding a shell that stabilizes ZnO and ensures sustained Zn 2+ release for long-lasting antifungal efficacy. Comprehensive characterization verifies the successful formation of a compact, crystalline core-shell heterostructure well-integrated with the biopolymer matrix. Mechanical testing confirms that the ZnO@ZIF-8 treatment preserves the intrinsic mechanical properties of the bamboo, maintaining a tensile strength of 96.52 MPa while elevating bending strength by 31.79% to 169.46 MPa. Anti-mold and anti-leaching evaluations further demonstrate excellent durability, maintaining Grade 0 (no mold growth) infection after 14 days of leaching and 28 days of humid-heat incubation. This work presents an efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly antifungal strategy for bamboo, offering valuable insights into the application of metal oxide-MOF composites in bamboo protection.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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IF 5.6
Yan Li,Jing-Wen Liu,Xiao-Xue Lian,Shu-Mei Yang
Triethylamine is an organic amine compound with strong irritancy and toxicity that threatens ecological balance and human health, making accurate detection crucial. However, achieving high sensitivity and selective detection of TEA in ppb level is challenging. Herein, we have successfully prepared an Au-ZnO/ZIF-8 via an interface oxidation strategy followed by Au nanoparticles loading. The synthesis process involves three key steps: firstly, ZnO nanofibers are prepared by electrospinning, followed by in-situ coordination growth to form a ZIF-8 layer on the ZnO surface; subsequently, Au nanoparticles are decorated onto the ZnO/ZIF-8 surface through an impregnation-reduction method; finally, the composites are calcined in a tube furnace to generate oxidation layers while retaining the intrinsic properties of ZIF-8. Sensing tests toward 100 ppm TEA reveal that the Au-ZnO/ZIF-8 sensor exhibits a response of 1012.5 with a low detection limit of 2.78 ppb at 235 °C. This performance is 13.9-fold higher than that of ZnO/ZIF-8 (72.9 at 303 °C) and 30.5-fold higher than that of pristine ZnO (33.1 at 328 °C). Furthermore, the sensor demonstrates high selectivity for TEA, short response times (7 s), as well as excellent repeatability and stability. It indicates that the Au-ZnO/ZIF-8 sensor holds great potential for practical TEA detection, thereby providing a feasible strategy to improve the gas detection capabilities of MOF-based sensors.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2026
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Hao Zhan,Wenlong Chen,Xingyu Pei,Hao Wang,Bing Zhao,Xiefei Wang,Qingqing Liang,Yukang Xu,Weiwei Zhu
Highly diffuse cationic dyes and copper ions are normal pollutants in dye wastewater and pose a potential ecological risk, threatening human health. However, current MOF-based fibrous composites usually scarify their stability of active sites for photocatalytic reaction, which inevitably causes nondurable removal of these diffuse particles. Here, an in situ growth strategy was proposed to fabricate robust core-shell heterostructure of ZnO@ZIF-8 nanorods which were anchored within polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micro-scale fibers by the solution-blowing spinning (SBS) technique to achieve ZnO@ZIF-8/PTFE hierarchical fibrous networks (ZZP-HFN). It presents superior degradation of cationic dyes (over 97%) and durable decompose stability of more than 20 cycles, and prominent adsorption capacity for copper ions (86.53 mg/g). Moreover, contrast to the existing MOF-based fibrous membranes, ZZP-HFN exhibits the self-cleaning performance on account of its stable composite structure between ZnO@ZIF-8 nanorods and PTFE fiber. The cationic dyes removal of ZZP-HFN from wastewater is attributed to the synergistic effect of adsorption and photocatalytic ability. This work provides an insight to design advanced MOF-based composites with durable photocatalytic performance for dye wastewater purification.
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JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
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2017
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IF 2.299
Qi Qi,Sujuan Liu,Xing Li,Chunlong Kong,Zhiyong Guo,Liang Chen
This report describes the controllable encapsulation of ZnO nanoparticles with N-doped nanoporous carbon (N-NpC) via a simple fabrication and calcination of ZnO@ZIF-8 (zeolitic imidazolate framework). In the fabrication of ZnO@ZIF-8, ZnO was used both as the support and Zn source for the formation of ZIF-8. After calcination under N 2 atmosphere, the ZnO@N-NpC core-shell heterostructures were formed and characterized by IR, UV–vis, XRD , XPS , scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). As expected, the well-defined ZnO@N-NpC core-shell nanospheres demonstrated distinct photocatalytic activity and adsorption capacity in response to the dye methylene blue (MB) in aqueous solution, and the degradation efficiency of MB is up to 99% under UV irradiation for 20 min after catalysts were reused for 5 cycles and stored for two months. Therefore, it is reasonable to believe that the ZnO@N-NpC core-shell heterostructures are new-type nanomaterials for photodegradation of the organic pollutants from wastewater.
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2022
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Xingmao Zhang,Hang Wang,Mingming Gao,Pengfei Zhao,Wenli Xia,Ruile Yang,Yichao Huang,Lin Wang,Mingxu Liu,Tong Wei,Lu Wang,Ruxin Yao,Xiang Li,Zhuangjun Fan
The development of photocatalysts for efficient tetracycline (TC) degradation under visible light is urgently needed yet remains a great challenge. Most semiconductor photocatalysts with low specific surface area are easy to agglomerate in solution and unfavorable for enriching pollutants. Herein, we present the preparation of pomegranate-shaped zinc oxide@zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZnO@ZIF-8) by in situ growth of ZIF-8 on a petal-shaped ZnO template that enhances the adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of TC . ZnO@ZIF-8 exhibits an excellent photostability and a TC photodegradation efficiency of 91% under visible light (λ > 420 nm) in 50 min at room temperature, which can be recycled over five times without any loss of activity. Moreover, the plausible photocatalysis reaction mechanism and the degradation intermediates are elucidated with the aid of three-dimensional excitation−emission matrix spectra and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry system. This study offers new insights into the design of antibiotic degradation photocatalysts and the development of photocatalysts with broad-spectrum responses for efficient TC elimination.
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环境化学
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光催化
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