Carbon Letters
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2023
·Vol. 33
·期 7
·2029-2039
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IF 4.5
Lou Jie,Fu Qiuping,Yu Lei,Yuan Hui,Zhao Jie,Wei Xinde,Wang Tong,Mo Changli
An environmentally friendly and low-cost chitosan-containing polysaccharide (CP) composite ZIF-8/CP was designed and prepared based on the difficulty of separating the traditional adsorbent from the water phase. ZIF-8/CP was synthesized through in-situ growth approach. The physical, chemical and structure properties of ZIF-8/CP were determined through a series of characterization methods, including SEM, FT-IR and PXRD. The effects of touch time, pH, temperature, and co-existing ions on adsorption were assessed. In addition, kinetics, isotherms of adsorption and thermodynamics were examined. The data of isotherms for adsorption indicated that the adsorption of ZIF-8/CP on MG was similar to the Langmuir model, with a maximum adsorption capacity of 1428.57 mg/g. Moreover, the kinetic parameters were consistent with the pseudo-2nd-order equation. Thermodynamic studies (Δ G < 0, Δ H > 0) demonstrated a heat-absorbing and spontaneous adsorption process. Our study reveals that ZIF-8/CP has good adsorption properties and environmental properties.
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环境科学
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材料科学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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IF 8.3
Yimeng Sun,Yifan Zhou,Liping Chen,Dandan Wang,Haiyan Liu,Weihai Ni,Xinjian Feng
Oxidase enzyme-based electrochemical bioassays have garnered considerable interest due to their specificity and high efficiency. However, in traditional solid–liquid diphase enzyme electrode systems, the low solubility of oxygen and its slow mass transfer rate limit the oxidase catalytic reaction kinetics, thereby affecting the bioassay performance, including the detection accuracy, sensitivity, and linear dynamic range. ZIF-8 nanoparticles (NPs) possess hydrophobic and high-porosity characteristics, enabling them to serve as oxygen nanocarriers. In this work, we constructed a solid–liquid–air triphase enzyme electrode by encapsulating ZIF-8 NPs within an oxidase network. Hydrophobic ZIF-8 NPs can provide a rapid and sufficient supply of oxygen for the oxidase-catalyzed reactions, which enhances and stabilizes the kinetics of oxidase-catalyzed reactions. This approach eliminates the issue of “oxygen deficiency” at the traditional solid–liquid diphase interface. Consequently, the triphase enzyme electrode exhibits a 12-fold higher linear detection range than the diphase system and possesses good detection accuracy in electrolytes even with fluctuating oxygen levels. This work proposes a novel approach to construct triphase reaction systems for addressing the gas deficiency problem in heterogeneous catalysis.
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生物化学
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分析化学
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Discover Applied Sciences
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2025
·Vol. 7
·期 7
·728
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IF 0
Lan Tian,Ding Xiaofan,Xiao Songtao,Yuan Zhongwei,Yan Taihong,Chen Qi,Li Tianchi,Zheng Weifang
Developing effective iodine capture technologies is critical for both nuclear safety and environmental protection. This study investigates the iodine adsorption properties of ZIF-8, a metal–organic framework (MOF). ZIF-8 samples with varying particle sizes (∼50 nm, 90 nm, 150 nm, and 8 μm) were synthesized and tested for iodine vapor adsorption at 80 °C. Iodine uptake continuously increased with time, reaching ~ 3500 mg/g after 24 h without reaching equilibrium, with no significant dependence on particle size. Structural changes in ZIF-8 were observed, as iodine accumulation led to the breakdown of the framework into an amorphous gel-like substance, representing a previously unreported phase transformation. SEM and XRD characterization confirmed the collapse of the crystalline structure after iodine loading. These results indicate that iodine adsorption in ZIF-8 involves strong chemisorption in addition to physical uptake, causing irreversible framework transformations. This work highlights the influence of particle size and provides important insights for using ZIF-8 in effective radioactive iodine capture.
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材料科学
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环境化学
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核安全
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吸附科学
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金属有机框架化学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2021
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IF 13.273
Zhiwen Lei,Jinlai Shen,Jun Wang,Qi Qiu,Guangzhao Zhang,Shang-Sen Chi,Hongli Xu,Shuai Li,Weide Zhang,Yusheng Zhao,Yonghong Deng,Chaoyang Wang
The stable structure, high porosity and surface functionality endow metal organic frameworks (MOFs) nanoparticles as excellent nanofillers for high-performance poly (ethyleneoxide)-based solid polymer electrolytes (PEO SPEs). However, the agglomeration of MOFs severely limits their potential applications. Herein, a novel zeolitic imidazolate framework-90 nanofiller grafted with imidazole ionic liquid containing siloxane groups (ZIF-90-g-IL) is prepared by dehydration condensation reaction, which enables the uniform distribution of the nanofiller in PEO SPEs. The resulting composite PEO SPE with ZIF-90-g-IL nanofillers delivers higher ionic conductivity of 1.17 × 10 -4 S/cm at 30 °C and lithium ion transference number of 0.44, wider electrochemical stability window of 4.8 V, and stronger ability to inhibit lithium dendrite growth than the PEO SPE with unmodified ZIF-90. The strong interaction of ZIF-90-g-IL with PEO is caused by the chelation of quaternary ammonium cations of ionic liquid groups on the ZIF-90-g-IL surface with oxygen containing a lone pair of electrons of PEO, resulting in a uniform distribution of the nanofillers in PEO. The LFP||Li half cells with the PEO/ZIF-90-g-IL SPE exhibit good cycling performance with 71% capacity retention (101 mAh g −1 ) after 500 cycles at 2C under 60 °C, and show excellent cycling performance with 97.4% capacity retention (148 mAh g −1 ) after 30 cycles at 0.1C under 30 °C. The composite SPE is also used for high-voltage NCM811||Li half cells. The capacity retention is 63% (99 mAh g −1 ) after 100 cycles at 0.1C under 60 °C. The results imply ZIF-90-g-IL as effective nanofillers for SPEs showing a great potential application in all solid-state lithium metal batteries.
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2025
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IF 19
Qingtao Liu,Weihao Liu,Xin Wan,Weiwei Chen,Xiaozhi Liu,Xiaofang Liu,Jiaxiang Shang,Jungang Miao,Dong Su,Xin Sun,Jianglan Shui
Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) is widely used as precursor for carbon-supported single-metal-atom catalysts (M–N–C), but typically yields amorphous carbon with poor stability in proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Traditional methods would lose active site density while increasing the graphitization degree. Here, this study reports that ultra-small nano ZIF-8 can produce graphene-nanostacks-based Fe–N–C that has improvements on both activity and stability. First, anti-sintering nanoporous ZIF-8 (nano-ZIF8) particles are synthesized with unit size of 8 nm (the smallest so far) using a destruction-reconstruction strategy. In situ microscopy reveals that the volatilization of Zn has a decisive effect on the graphitization degree of ZIF-8 and such process is size-dependent. Nano-ZIF8 particles have completed Zn volatilization before graphitization process beginning, leading to graphene nanostacks. These nanostacks preferentially host edge-type FeN 4 sites, which have doubled intrinsic activity and much improved stability compared with conventional Fe−N−C. In PEMFC, the catalyst achieves an activity of 48.5 mA cm − 2 @0.9V iR -free , meeting the US Department of Energy 2025 activity target. In addition, quantitative analysis of active site density is conducted in PEMFC for the first time using nitrite stripping voltammetry. The unique graphitization behavior of nano-ZIF8 paves a new avenue for advancing M–N–C catalysts.
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JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 3.2
Le Chen,An Xie,Nan Zhang,Jianjun Yin,Qun Chen,Mingyang He,Zhihui Zhang
Zeolitic-Imidazolate Framework 8 (ZIF-8), a porous crystalline absorbent, could be synthesized from the coordination reaction of zinc ions and 2-methylimidazole (2-mIM). ZIF-8 has a large specific surface area and a high adsorption capacity for n -hexane ( n HEX). However, ZIF-8 suffers from low selectivity for both linear and mono-chain alkanes. Therefore, ZIF-8 was modified through 2-mIM ligand being partly replaced by 2-nitroimidazole (2-nIM) through Vapor-Phase post-synthesis modification. The modified materials were denoted as ZIF-8-2-nIM-X (X = 24h, 48h, 72h). ZIF-8-2-nIM-X has a higher specific surface area and better thermal stability than ZIF-8. Further thermodynamic and kinetic calculations show that the affinity of hexane isomers on ZIF-8-2-nIM-X is spontaneous physical adsorption combined with an exothermic process. In contrast, kinetic studies show that the adsorption of hexane isomers on ZIF-8-2-nIM-X is a pseudo-second-order kinetic model. The batch and dynamic adsorption and separation properties of ZIF-8-2-nIM-X for hexane isomers were studied. The results of the one-component vapor adsorption equilibrium experiment show that ZIF-8-2-nIM-72h has the best adsorption separation coefficient at 293 K. The adsorption capacity of n HEX and 3-methylpentane (3MP) were 211.63 mg/g and 33.91 mg/g, respectively. Compared with ZIF-8 (selectivity coefficient: 1.08), the adsorption selectivity coefficient of the modified material is greatly improved. The adsorption selectivity coefficient of n HEX/3MP is 6.24 (ZIF-8-2-nIM-72h).
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物理化学
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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IF 13.2
Qian Wang,Xinyuan Zheng,Meiling Ge,Rong Chen,Fangpei Ma,Jianming Pan,Fu Yang
Maintaining the long-term stability of flexible polymer-immobilized lipase remains a significant challenge in enzyme catalysis. The deformation of the polymer during the process often damages the lipase, severely limiting its practical application. In this work, we in situ constructed rigid Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIF-8) in porous hydrophobic polymer PVIm as “rigid and flexible” composite PVIm/ZIF-8 through a self-assemble strategy. The implanted rigid ZIF-8 improves the network stability of the hydrophobic polymer PVIm. Additionally, it acts as a co-factor, leveraging defective Zn sites to immobilize lipase through bonding with its amino acid moieties. This approach represents a typical two-birds-with-one-stone strategy. The optimal biocatalyst CalA@PVIm/ZIF-8(0.3) affords the highest yield of biodiesel of 82 % with a TON of 136.6 g (biodiesel) /g (CalA) from waste cooking oil under 30 °C and 24 h. Compared to CalA@PVIm/ZIF-8(0.3), the TON of free CalA is only 25 % of that value. Compared to the ZIF-8-free CalA@PVIm, CalA@PVIm/ZIF-8(0.3) exhibits near 1.2 folds enhancement of performance, further unveiling the co-factor role of ZIF-8 in the reaction. More importantly, this incorporation of ZIF-8 makes the resulted CalA@PVIm/ZIF-8(0.3) afford at least 44 days operation period and retains 83 % original activity after 16 running recycles, superior to almost all the reported immobilized lipase researches, far outperforming that (24.1 % activity after 16 cycles) of CalA@PVIm. The wide flexibility in various biodiesel synthesis can be further demonstrated, affording the practical application value of developed catalyst.
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生物化学
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SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
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2022
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IF 10.753
Yanying He,Qizi Fu,Xiaopei Li,Linmiao Yin,Dongbo Wang,Yiwen Liu
Photocatalysis has been considered a promising method for environmental purification. However, powder nanomaterials are not suitable for large-scale application due to the limit of low recyclability and energy-intensive operation. Integrating and depositing powder photocatalysts on monolithic substrates may solve these issues. In this study, a ZIF-8 photocatalyst membrane and its derived product (ZnS photocatalyst membrane) was constructed by a facile in-situ treatment of cellulose-based substrate (take filter paper as an example). Both the two nanomaterials were confirmed to be tightly anchored to filter paper with the aid of chemical interaction. Under visible light irradiation, excellent dynamic-flow photocatalytic removal efficiencies of methylene blue (MB) degradation (97% within 80 min, k = 0.042 ± 0.002 min −1 ) and Cr(VI) reduction (100% within 60 min, k = 0.116 ± 0.007 min −1 ) were achieved by the prepared ZIF-8 photocatalyst membrane and its derived ZnS photocatalyst, respectively. Considering the high MB adsorption capacity and facile regeneration process of ZIF-8 photocatalyst membrane, the adsorption-degradation strategy was promising for its universal applications. The MB degradation pathway and photocatalytic mechanisms were also explored. Ultimately, a comprehensive discussion on the advantages and implications of prepared photocatalyst membranes for photocatalytic water treatment was rationally proposed. This study provided a promising method for water decontamination and demonstrated the significant superiority of monolithic membrane for photocatalytic water treatment.
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NANOTECHNOLOGY
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2021
·Vol. 33
·期 6
·065409
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IF 3.874
Wenwen Zhang,Ximeng Zhao,Weixing Niu,Hang Yu,Tongtao Wan,Guihua Liu,Dongsheng Zhang,Yanji Wang
The slow kinetic of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) hampers the practical application of energy conversion devices, such as fuel cells, metal-air batteries. Here, an efficient ORR electrocatalyst consists of Co, Ni co-decorated nitrogen-doped double shell hollow carbon cage (Ni–Co@NHC) was fabricated by pyrolyzing Ni-doped polydopamine wrapped ZIF-67. During the preparation, polydopamine served as a protective layer can effectively prevent the aggregation of Co and Ni nanoparticles during the pyrolysis process, and at the same time forming a carbon layer to grow a double layer carbon cage. This unique hollow structure endows the catalyst with a high specific surface area as well as more exposed active sites. Also benefited from the synergistic effect between Ni and Co nanoparticles, the Ni–Co@NHC catalyst leads to an outstanding ORR performance of half-wave potential (E1/2, 0.862 V), outperforms that of commercial Pt/C catalyst. Additionally, when Ni–Co@NHC was used in the cathode for the zinc-air battery, the cell exhibits high power density (108 mW cm−2) and high specific capacity (806 mAh g−1) at 20 mA cm−2 outperforming Pt/C. This work offers a promising design strategy for the development of high-performance ORR electrocatalysts.
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材料科学
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电化学
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能源转换技术
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POLYMER
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2025
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IF 4.5
Zongjie Li,Yihan Lu,Tengfei Li,Yongyao Xiao,Yafang Li
Recently, significant attention has been directed towards piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs), serving as nanoscale devices for energy harvesting, in the realm of providing power to wearable electronics. However, the limited power output of PENGs has significantly impeded their widespread application. To address this issue, the present study successfully developed a ZIF-8 functionalized polyacrylonitrile/tetrabutylammonium hexafluorophosphate nanofiber membrane (ZIF-8@PAN/TBAHP-NM) with the aim of enhancing the energy harvesting efficiency of PENGs. The process entails the in-situ growth of ZIF-8 crystals onto the surfaces of PAN/TBAHP nanofibers. The experimental results show that the proportion of the planar zigzag conformation within the nanofiber membrane rises to 71.61 % upon the addition of TBAHP to pure PAN. Furthermore, the incorporation of ZIF-8 nanoparticles led to an increase in the proportion of the planar zigzag conformation to 79.60 %, thereby significantly enhancing the electromechanical energy conversion efficiency. The resultant PENGs exhibited a current output of approximately 2.5 μA and a voltage output of 14.8 V, marking an enhancement of 7.3 times and 4.9 times, respectively, compared to pure PAN nanofiber membranes. During a 5000-s durability test, the device maintained a stable electrical signal output, demonstrating robust durability. Additionally, simulations encompassing actions like walking, running, and jumping have further demonstrated the superior performance of piezoelectric nanosensors in tracking human motion, thereby laying the groundwork for advancements in the field of wearable electronics.
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纳米技术
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能量收集
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可穿戴电子设备
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材料科学
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传感器
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ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
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2025
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IF 19
Shenzhen Cong,Si Sun,Yijing Zhang,Ming Wang,Zhehua Jia,Youhua Zhao,Huan Pang
Metal–organic framework (MOF) membranes offer a wide range of applications, including simultaneous hydrogen generation and decarbonization. The permselectivity of gas molecules can be considerably increased by optimizing the oriented of MOF membranes, and it is possible to construct MOF membranes with high permeance and high selectivity. Here, chelation-assisted interfacial growth is used to prepare ZIF-L membranes for H 2 /CO 2 separation. The growth rate of the ZIF-L crystal plane is regulated by optimizing the interface Zn 2+ diffusion, and a ZIF-L membrane with preferred orientation is constructed for efficient separation of H 2 /CO 2 . The optimized ZIF-L membrane has an H 2 permeance of over 2000 GPU, and the H 2 /CO 2 selectivity exceeds 30. Additionally, the prepared ZIF-L membrane exhibits outstanding operating stability and tolerance, making it a promising candidate for industrial applications.
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材料科学
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化学工程
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膜技术
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气体分离
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纳米技术
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DESALINATION
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2022
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IF 11.211
Yu-yu Yao,Ting Wang,Li-guang Wu,Hua-li Chen
To improve the flux, anti-fouling and dye separation performance of PES-based membranes, PES mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) blended with ZIF-8@Ti 3 C 2 T x composites were fabricated via a facile one-pot microemulsion strategy. The introduction of hydrophilic components in the microemulsion into the PES matrix enhanced the pore structures and surface polarity of the resulting MMMs, causing them to exhibit high permeation and anti-fouling performance compared to both neat PES and MMMs with ZIF-8. The optimal membrane flux and anti-fouling performance were found to be 280 L·m −2 ·h −1 and 91 % (bovine serum albumin rejection), respectively, at 3 % microemulsion content. The well-distributed ZIF-8@Ti 3 C 2 T x composites in the MMMs interact with dye molecules, which strengthens the dye retention from high-salinity wastewater. Further, the pore size of the MMMs was positively correlated with the flux but negatively correlated with dye retention. In particular, the M-3 membrane exhibited high flux (140 L·m −2 ·h −1 ) and up to 98 % dye rejection in high-salinity wastewater, but its rejection of salt ions was <5 %. In addition, the dye rejection recovery rate of M-3 after each washing exceeded 93 % over 5 fouling/backwashing cycles. These results strongly suggest that MMMs incorporated with ZIF-8@Ti 3 C 2 T x composites have promising application prospects for removing trace dye pollutants from high-salinity wastewater.
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