COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2025
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Yulan Xu,Minxian Wu,Xianxian Zhang,Wenchang Wang,Naotoshi Mitsuzaki,Zhidong Chen
Electrodeposition is a simple and rapid method for the preparation of thin-film materials, allowing catalytic materials to be directly deposited onto substrates, thereby eliminating the need for binders. Compared with bulk materials, two-dimensional thin films possess a higher specific surface area. The incorporation of Ga in Sn-based alloy materials can effectively expose active sites, thereby enhancing the catalytic performance for CO 2 electroreduction. Doping with rare-earth elements such as cerium can induce the formation of oxygen vacancies and defect sites, or modulate the electronic structure of the catalyst surface. These modifications enable independent regulation of the adsorption energy of various intermediates, effectively lowering reaction energy barriers and improving catalytic efficiency. In this work, Ga-Sn-Ce electrodes were synthesized via electrodeposition in a deep eutectic solvent composed of choline chloride and urea, and subsequently applied to CO 2 reduction. The GaSnCe0.6 electrode exhibited excellent selectivity toward formic acid at −0.99 V vs. the reversible hydrogen electrode, achieving a Faradaic efficiency of 92 %. Compared with previously reported Ga-Sn alloys, the introduction of Ce resulted in a positive shift of 250–270 mV in the optimal reduction potential for formic acid production from CO 2 .
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2025
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Yang Chen,Diwen Zhou,Yongli Chang,Hongqiao Lin,Yunzhao Xu,Yong Zhang,Ding Yuan,Lizhi Wu,Yu Tang,Chengyi Dai,Xingang Li,Qinhong Wei,Li Tan
CO 2 hydrogenation to CH 3 OH is of great significance for achieving carbon neutrality. Here, we show a urea-assisted grinding strategy for synthesizing Cu-Zn-Ce ternary catalysts (CZC-G) with optimized interfacial synergy, achieving superior performance in CO 2 hydrogenation to methanol. The CZC-G catalyst demonstrated exceptional methanol selectivity (96.8%) and a space-time yield of 73.6 g MeOH ·kg cat –1 ·h –1 under optimized conditions. Long-term stability tests confirmed no obvious deactivation over 100 h of continuous operation. Structural and mechanistic analyses revealed that the urea-assisted grinding method promotes the formation of Cu/Zn-O v -Ce ternary interfaces and inhibits the reduction of ZnO, enabling synergistic interactions for efficient CO 2 activation and selective stabilization of formate intermediates (HCOO*), which are critical for methanol synthesis. In-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectra and X-ray absorption spectroscopy studies elucidated the reaction pathway dominated by the formate mechanism, while suppressing the reverse water-gas shift reaction. This work underscores the critical role of synthetic methodologies in engineering interfacial structures, offering a strategy for designing high-performance catalysts for sustainable CO 2 resource utilization.
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MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2024
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Yanli Deng,Lutong Li,Long Wang,Na Wu,Huihui Jin,Feng Gao,Zhihui Zeng
W-type ferrites possessing low cost and high chemical stability, show high potential in electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption field. However, due to the low dielectric loss, developing high EMW absorption performance of W-type ferrites remains desired. Here, rare earth (RE) cerium (Ce)-doped W-type barium ferrites (Ba 1-y Ce y Ni 2 Fe 15.4 O 27 , y=0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6) are prepared by a sol-gel approach. The influences of Ce doping are detailed analyzed. Ce ions with unpaired 4f electrons and strong spin-orbit coupling of angular momentum enhance the dielectric and magnetic properties of ferrites. Ba 0.7 Ce 0.3 Ni 2 Fe 15.4 O 27 achieves the minimum reflection loss (RL min ) value of -52 dB while Ba 0.6 Ce 0.4 Ni 2 Fe 15.4 O 27 showcases the widest effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of 1.36 GHz associated with the RL min reaching -38 dB, significantly outperforming the undoped ferrites. This work thus demonstrates a high-efficiency utilization of Ce for enhancing the EMW absorption performance of widely employed W-type barium ferrites, efficiently advancing the application field of RE elements.
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CATALYSIS TODAY
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2024
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Yanan Jiang,Huayu Sun,Yuzhen Fang,Cuijuan Zhang,Yuan Liu
The sintering issue of Ni nanoparticles seriously limits the practical application of the Ni-based catalysts for CO 2 methanation. This work demonstrates that the La- and Ce- dual-promoted Ni/ZrO 2 shows better durability at 600 ºC and 60000 mL g cat −1 h −1 over 200 h compared with the La- or Ce- single-promoted. The composition and microstructure characterization indicates that the dispersion and sintering resistance of Ni nanoparticles is enhanced with the dual-promoted catalysts. Both depth profile of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and density functional theory calculation show that in the La- and Ce- dual-promoted Ni/ZrO 2 , the reduced dissolution of Ce into ZrO 2 lattice and the spread of La on ZrO 2 surface by forming a La 2 O 3 -CeO 2 solid solution improves the dispersion and stability of Ni nanoparticles. This work provides a facile strategy to mitigate the sintering of Ni nanoparticles and thus improve the stability of Ni-based catalysts for CO 2 methanation.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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Yuan Liu,Junxia Wang,Jin Wang,Die Liu,Kunqi Liu,Long Kang,Tongmin Zhang
Composite ceramics, which integrate the advantages of multiple crystal structures, are considered promising candidates for nuclear waste forms capable of simultaneously immobilizing various radionuclides. In this study, a series of 0.4Sr 0.5 Zr 2 (PO 4 ) 3 –0.6Ce 1- x Nd x PO 4 composite ceramics were designed to co-immobilize the simulated fission product Sr and actinide surrogates Ce and Nd. These composite ceramics exhibited homogeneous phase distribution and high densification. Among them, the irradiation-induced damage in the representative sample, 0.4Sr 0.5 Zr 2 (PO 4 ) 3 –0.6Ce 0.6 Nd 0.4 PO 4 composite ceramic, was systematically evaluated under both He 2+ and Xe 20+ irradiation. After He 2+ irradiation, the crystallinity of the irradiated layer was retained despite the disruption of Raman-active bonding groups by point defects. Notably, the Ce 0.6 Nd 0.4 PO 4 phase exhibited significantly higher resistance to He 2+ irradiation than the Sr 0.5 Zr 2 (PO 4 ) 3 phase, as confirmed by GIXRD patterns and geometric phase analysis (GPA). Furthermore, fragmentation of Ce 0.6 Nd 0.4 PO 4 grains was observed, which was attributed to defect accumulation, the thermal spike effect, and the thermal expansion mismatch. Following Xe 20+ irradiation, the irradiated layer of the composite ceramic exhibited reduced crystallinity without complete amorphization, while the Raman-active bonding groups remained largely intact. Additionally, pore formation at grain boundaries was likely caused by the segregation and accumulation of irradiation-induced defects.
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2025
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Zhixin Zhu,Lulu Jin,Qiaoxuan Wang,Haifei Shi,Ke Cheng,Zhengwei Mao
There is a desperate need for precise nanomedications to treat ischemic cerebral injury. Yet, the drawbacks of poor delivery efficiency and off-target toxicity in pathologic parenchyma for traditional antioxidants against ischemic stroke result in inadequate brain accumulation. M13 bacteriophages are highly phagocytosed by M1-polarized microglia and can be carried toward the neuroinflammatory sites. Here, a bio-active, inhalable, Ce 0.9 Zr 0.1 O 2 -backpacked-M13 phage (abbreviated as CZM) is developed and demonstrates how M13 bacteriophages are taken up by different phenotypes’ microglia. With the M1 microglia's proliferating and migrating, CZM can be extensively and specifically delivered to the site of the ischemic core and penumbra, where the surviving nerve cells need to be shielded from secondary oxidative stress and inflammatory cascade initiated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). With non-invasive administration, CZM effectively alleviates oxidative damage and apoptosis of neurons by eliminating ROS generated by hyperactive M1-polarized microglia. Here, a secure and effective strategy for the targeted therapy of neuroinflammatory maladies is offered by this research.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2025
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Mei Li,Zhixiang Shan,Rugeng Liu,Meng Zhang,Wei Han
The electrochemical investigation of Ce(III) was carried out on W, Sn film and liquid Sn electrodes in LiF-LiCl eutectic by a variety of electrochemical methods. It was determined that Ce(III) was reduced to metallic Ce on W electrode via a one-step three-electron transfer, which was a reversible process controlled by diffusion. The diffusion coefficient of Ce(Ⅲ) in LiF-LiCl eutectic was estimated by CV and CP, while the diffusion activation energy was calculated to be 20.86 kJ mol −1 and 20.95 kJ mol −1 , respectively. The electrochemical behavior of Ce(Ⅲ) was studied on Sn film electrode by CV and OCP. Eight alloy compounds Ce x Sn were obtained due to the underpotential deposition of Ce on the pre-deposited Sn film electrode. The activities of Ce in Ce x Sn and standard Gibbs formation energies of Ce x Sn were evaluated, respectively. Moreover, on Sn film electrode, the electrochemical extraction of Ce was performed at −1.5 V. XRD, SEM and EDS results exhibited the formation of CeSn 3 and Ce 2 Sn 5 . On liquid Sn electrode, the reduction current of Ce appeared at about −1.2 V and reached a peak at about −1.4 V. The electrochemical extracting Ce was also conducted on liquid Sn electrode at −1.3 V and CeSn 3 was obtained. The extraction rates and efficiencies of Ce on liquid Sn electrode were estimated using ICP-AES at different durations. It was found that as the extraction proceeded, the extraction rate decreased, while the extraction efficiency increased. The extraction efficiency reached over 98 % after electrolysis for 10 h.
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ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2025
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Yuan Qin,Huimei Liang,Jia Wu,Zheyang Chi,Shulin Zhao,Fanggui Ye
Natural enzyme cascades, including the same and different kinds of enzymes, have been widely used in biosensing. However, it is still a challenge for nanozymes, the mimics of natural enzymes, to achieve biosensing with different types of enzyme-like activities based on cascade reactions, such as hydrolase and oxidoreductase. Considering the characteristics of the multienzyme-like activity of some nanozymes, as a proof of concept, this study demonstrates a Cu/Ce-MOF-808 nanozyme as a self-cascade catalyst with hydrolase-like and catechol oxidase-like activities. Taking organophosphorus pesticides as an example, we constructed a self-cascade catalytic reaction for the one-step colorimetric detection of isocarbophos. Specifically, the hydrolase-like activity of Cu/Ce-MOF-808 can hydrolyze isocarbophos to produce colorless isopropyl salicylate, which is further oxidized by the catechol oxidase-like activity of Cu/Ce-MOF-808 and complexed with 4-aminoantipyrine (4-AAP) to produce red quinoneimine under neutral conditions with illumination. Thus, a colorimetric strategy for sensitive isocarbophos analysis is developed, with a linear range of 0.90–400.00 μg·mL–1 and a detection limit of 0.42 μg·mL–1. This research presents a new approach to the design and synthesis of nanozymes and has great application potential in the field of nanozyme cascade biosensing.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2021
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Yong Zhang,Yutao Zhang,Caihong Wu,Yiting Yang,Qiang Li,Yongnan Chen
To improve the high-temperature oxidation resistance and electrical conductivity of ferritic stainless steels , protective Ce-doped NiMn 2 O 4 spinel coatings were fabricated on the surface of SUS430 steel by electrophoretic deposition (EPD). The phase structure and microstructure of Ce-doped NiMn 2 O 4 in both powder and coating forms were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The high-temperature oxidation of the NiMn 2 O 4 spinel coating before and after Ce doping in the air at 800 °C for 168 h was studied by weight gain experiments. The area-specific resistance (ASR) of coatings was measured by a standard four-probe method. It was found that the Ce-doped NiMn 2 O 4 spinel powder displayed a stable structure, high crystallinity, fine grain size, and decreased agglomeration when the Ce content was fixed at 0.05 mol∙L −1 . The oxidation kinetics of NiMn 2 O 4 -coated SUS430 steel before and after Ce doping obeyed a parabolic law with parabolic rate constants of 4.58 × 10 −15 g 2 cm −4 s −1 and 1.83 × 10 −15 g 2 cm −4 s −1 , respectively. When oxidized at 800 °C for 50 h, the ASR value of the coated samples before and after Ce doping stabilized at about 15.2 mΩ∙cm 2 and 14.5 mΩ∙cm 2 , respectively. This work demonstrated that the Ce-doped NiMn 2 O 4 spinel coating improved the high-temperature oxidation resistance and the electrical conductivity of metal interconnects.
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CATALYSIS LETTERS
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2021
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Bie Xuan,Jiao Kunling,Gong Chunqin,Qu Baozhong,Liu Daokuan,Ma Shuangchen
To develop highly efficient NH 3 -SCR catalysts with a wide temperature range, catalysts based on MnAlO x and Cerium elements loading with various mixing ratios were prepared for selective catalytic reduction of NO by NH 3 . The special role of cerium was demonstrated by the surface structure characteristics and unique catalytic performance, involving the surface-active sites and compositions analysis. Interestingly, the strengthening of Mn 1.2 Al 0.8 Ce a O x on both acid sites, especially medium acids and strong acids, were clearly manifested. Meanwhile, the strong interaction between MnAlOx and CeO 2 enabled favorable electron transfers from MnOx to CeO 2 while generating more oxygen vacancies and active oxygen species, consequently accelerating the redox cycle. The results illustrate that the NOx conversion and the selectivity of N 2 can be improved with more medium acids tuned by appropriate Ce adding. However, an opposite effect will appear by excessive addition. In addition, the reaction mechanisms at different acid sites are revealed. Our findings, therefore, provide a strategy for the rational design of moderate-temperature NH 3 -SCR catalysts through adding-induced component engineering of composite materials. Graphic Abstract Mn 1.2 Al 0.8 Ce a O x Catalysts with different surface features were fabricated by an environment-friendly method. The strong interaction between MnAlOx and CeO 2 was systematically illustrated. Meanwhile, the importance of medium acids was convincingly revealed. And the reaction mechanisms at different acid sites were demonstrated. These provide a strategy for the rational design of moderate-temperature NH 3 -SCR catalysts through adding-induced component engineering of composite materials.
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Molecular Catalysis
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2025
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Dan Chen,Kan Li,Hanyue Bao,Ming Zhai,Zhong Wang,Xiaozhi Wang
In this paper, a series of Ce@Mn core-shell catalysts were synthesized via a two-step hydrothermal method. Hydrothermal temperature significantly influenced the structure formation of catalysts. The Ce@Mn-150 catalyst, synthesized at 150 °C exhibited a well-defined core-shell structure. Moreover, it converted approximately 35 % of HCHO into CO 2 and H 2 O at ambient temperature, and achieved 90 % conversion of HCHO at 90 °C. Through structural characterization of the catalysts, distinct morphological differences were observed across all samples. The Ce@Mn-150 catalyst, which demonstrated the optimal catalytic activity, exhibited the most complete core-shell structure. The formation of the core-shell structure promoted the generation of Ce-Mn interfacial effects, which in turn modulated the interactions between Ce and Mn species . Elemental valence state characterization revealed that the well-defined core-shell structure facilitated the generation of Mn 3+ and Ce 3+ species, along with enhanced concentrations of surface-adsorbed oxygen (O ads ) and oxygen vacancies (O v ), which collectively enhanced HCHO adsorption and activation. H 2 -TPR results indicated that the core-shell structure enhanced the low-temperature reducibility of the catalyst and preserved abundant oxygen vacancies. This study revealed the influence of core-shell structures and intermetallic interactions at the core-shell interface on the catalytic performance of the catalyst, providing insights for designing efficient non-noble metal catalysts for HCHO removal.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2026
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Wei-jia Li,Zhi-bo Zhang,Wan-jin Yan,Zhi Chen,Cong-ming Tang,Li Chang
Adsorption technology is essential for water remediation and resource recovery to reduce environmental pollution. Although Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) exhibit outstanding adsorption capabilities, their high preparation cost hinders their wide application. Alternatively, chitosan (CS) hydrogels offer wastewater treatment at an affordable cost. Herein, polyethyleneimine-modified CS hydrogel coated with MOF (Ce-BTC/CS-PEI) was prepared as a high-capacity sorbent for methyl orange (MO) sequestration. A comprehensive characterization of the Ce-BTC/CS-PEI composite was carried out, involving morphological and elemental analysis (SEM-EDS), crystal phase identification (XRD), surface area and porosity measurements (BET), surface charge evaluation (zeta potential), molecular structure determination (FTIR), and surface chemical state analysis (XPS). The increased interfacial contact area and the positively charged zeta potential of Ce-BTC/CS-PEI enabled efficient adsorption of MO in MO/methylene blue mixtures. The experimental data demonstrated strong agreement with the Langmuir equilibrium isotherm and second-order rate equations. Ce-BTC/CS-PEI demonstrated exceptional uptake performance, reaching 819.67 mg·g −1 after 18 h. Thermodynamic analysis showed that adsorption was a natural exothermic procedure. After four cycles, the material retained 70% of its adsorption efficiency. Therefore, Ce-BTC/CS-PEI exhibits excellent capability as an excellent, ecologically friendly, and inexpensive adsorbent for selective MO removal.
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