Journal of Power Sources Advances
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2020
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IF 0
Qiuhong Wang,Walid A. Daoud
Flow battery is a promising energy storage technology for facilitating utilization of renewable resources. While new types of flow batteries have been explored toward high energy density, hampering the power density due to high electrolyte viscosity and sluggish reaction kinetics. Discovery of an aqueous electrolyte with multi-electron transfer reaction is thus favorable for both high energy and power densities due to its multiple charge stored at the same concentration. Both criteria are crucial to improve the flexibility of cell design and widen the application potential. Herein, bismuth is pioneered as negative electrolyte (negolyte) for hybrid flow battery owing to its three-electron reaction and the significantly increased solubility in methanesulfonic acid. In conjunction with cerium electrolyte, a volumetric energy density of 90 Wh L −1 is achieved and simultaneously a high power density of 295 mW cm −2 at 90% state-of-charge is demonstrated using low-cost carbon electrode. Furthermore, a high volumetric capacity of 120 Ah L −1 is reached via adopting graphite felt, which is 100% of the theoretical specific capacity of 1.5 M bismuth negolyte.
研究领域:
电化学储能
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能源材料
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功能材料
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应用电化学
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可再生能源存储
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2022
·Vol. 43
·期 9
·2443-2452
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IF 12.92
Yaojia Cheng,Haoqiang Song,Jingkun Yu,Jiangwei Chang,Geoffrey I.N. Waterhouse,Zhiyong Tang,Bai Yang,Siyu Lu
The sluggish kinetics of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) hinders the commercialization of Zn-air batteries (ZABs). Manipulating the electronic structure of electrocatalysts to optimize the adsorption energy of oxygen-containing intermediates during the 4e − ORR offers a practical route toward improving ORR kinetics. Herein, we designed a novel ORR electrocatalyst containing Co single atoms and nanoparticles supported by carbon dots-derived carbon nanoflowers (Co SAs/NPs CNF). Co SAs/NPs CNF possessed a very high ORR activity ( E 1/2 of the Co SAs/NPs CNF catalyst is 0.83 V ( vs. RHE)), and outstanding catalytic performance and stability when used as the air-electrode catalyst in rechargeable ZABs (152.32 mW cm −2 , 1000.58 mWh g Zn −1 , and over 1300 cycles at a current density of 5 mA cm −2 ). The Co SAs and Co NPs cooperated to improve electron and proton transfer processes during ORR. Theoretical calculations revealed that the presence of adjacent Co NPs optimized the electronic structure of the isolated Co-N 4 sites, significantly lowering the energy barriers for the rate-determining step in ORR (adsorption of *OOH) and thereby delivering outstanding ORR performance. This work reveals that the combination of supported single-atom sites and metal nanoparticles can be highly beneficial for ORR electrocatalysis , outperforming catalysts containing only Co SAs or Co NPs.
研究领域:
电化学
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纳米材料科学
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能源化学
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催化化学
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先进电池技术
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TETRAHEDRON
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2014
·Vol. 70
·期 47
·9033-9040
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IF 2.817
Tao Liu,Meng-Meng Liu,Xiao-Wen Zheng,Chong-Yang Du,Xiang-Yang Cui,Lu Wang,Ling-Li Han,Zhang-Yu Yu
The redox reactions of p -hydroquinone and pyrocatechol undergo a two-proton-two-electron process in aqueous solution. We calculated their redox potentials at the B3LYP/6-311+G(d,p) level, and verified the values by employing cyclic voltammetry experiments. Then we selected seven substituent groups (–F, –Cl, –OH, –COOH, –CN, –NH 2 , and –NO 2 groups) to systematically investigate the substituent effect , including the sort, position, and number of the substituent, on the redox potentials of p -hydroquinone and pyrocatechol. The calculated results show that –NH 2 and –OH groups can decrease the redox potentials, while –F, –Cl, –COOH, –CN, and –NO 2 groups increase the potential values of p -hydroquinone and pyrocatechol. The calculations can accurately predict the substituent effects on the redox potentials of pyrocatechol and p -hydroquinone. We would expect that the accurate calculation results for the model systems could be applied in the prediction of electrode potentials of other molecules.
研究领域:
物理有机化学
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电化学
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计算化学
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分子设计
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生物电化学
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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2019
·Vol. 27
·期 12
·3053-3059
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IF 1.911
Nianjun Kang,Dongbo Xu,Weidong Shi
In recent years, the excessive use of antibiotics has become a serious problem for human health. BiVO 4 regarded as one of the most promising visible-light-driven photocatalysts was used to degrade the antibiotics. In this paper, we fabricated Bi/BiVO 4 plasmonic photocatalysts which enhanced the photocatalytic activity of BiVO 4 for degradation of tetracycline (TC) antibiotic. The Bi/BiVO 4 photocatalysts were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy . In addition, the photocatalytic experiment results show that the 0.04-Bi/BiVO 4 sample has the best photocatalytic activity for 2 times than the pure BiVO 4 photocatalyst. The cycle experiments, after four repetitions of the experiments, showed the sample still maintained a high photocatalytic activity. Finally, the photocatalytic reaction mechanism was also studied by free radical capture experiments and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy .
研究领域:
环境化学
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材料科学
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光催化
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纳米材料
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环境污染治理
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药物降解
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POLYMERS FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
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2016
·Vol. 27
·期 11
·1501-1507
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IF 1.823
Zhubo Liu,Bing Zhou,A.V. Rogachev,M.A. Yarmolenko
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) composite coatings doped copper acetate and polyurethane (PU) were prepared on rubber substrate by low-energy electron beam dispersion technique. The effects of dopant and glow discharge treatment on the surface morphology, structure and tribological properties of the coatings were investigated. The results showed that Cu–PTFE composite coatings form uniform surface and dense column structure with spherical aggregations under glow discharge treatment. PU coating shows the large size of protuberance structure but PU–PTFE coating presents spherical structure. Both of the coatings become relative dense and smooth after discharge treatment, and Cu–PU–PTFE composite coatings possess a smoother surface and lower polar component of surface energy. Cu doping weakens the crystallinity and ordering degree of composite coatings, but glow discharge increases the ordering degree and branched structure of C―H groups. Friction experiment indicated that Cu fails to improve the wear resistance of PTFE coatings but glow discharge treatment can do it. Cu–PU–PTFE coatings after discharge treatment have the higher wear resistance and lower coefficient of friction. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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材料科学
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表面工程
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高分子材料
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摩擦学
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等离子体物理
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涂层技术
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CATALYSIS
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2021
·Vol. 42
·期 10
·1798-1807
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IF 8.271
Xiangyong Zhang,Tianying Liu,Ting Guo,Xueying Han,Zongyun Mu,Qiang Chen,Jiangmin Jiang,Jing Yan,Jiaren Yuan,Dezhi Wang,Zhuangzhi Wu,Zongkui Kou
Controllably mounting foreign atoms on the surfaces of earth-abundant electrocatalysts strongly improve their surface electronic properties for optimizing the catalytic performance of surficial sites to an unusual level, and provides a good platform to gain deep insights into catalytic reactions . The present work describes, employing ultrafine W 2 C nanoislands (average size: 2.3 nm) monodispersed on the N, P dual-doped carbon frameworks as a model system, how to regulate the atomic phosphorous-mounting effect on the surfaces of W 2 C to derive an active and stable P-mounting W 2 C (WCP) catalyst for both acidic and alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Since in situ phosphorus substitution into carbon sites of preformed W 2 C nanoislands gradually proceeds from surfaces to solids, so that using a proper amount of phosphorus sources can readily control the surface mounting level to avoid the mass P-doping into the bulk. By this way, the activity per active site of WCP catalyst with robust stability can be optimized to 0.07 and 0.56 H 2 s −1 at –200 mV overpotential in acid and base, respectively, which reach up to the several-fold of pure-phase W 2 C (0.01 and 0.05 H 2 s −1 ). Theoretical investigations suggest that compared with solid P doping, the P mounting on W 2 C surface can more remarkably enhance its metallicity and decrease the hydrogen release barrier. This finding disclosed a key correlation between surface foreign atom-mounting and catalytic activity , and suggested a logical extension to other earth-abundant catalysts for various catalytic reactions .
研究领域:
材料化学
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电催化
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纳米材料
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能源科学
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表面科学
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理论计算
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Science China-Materials
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2021
·Vol. 65
·期 3
·721-731
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IF 8.273
Xu Hui,Jin Meng,Geng Jing,Zhang Shengbo,Zhang Haimin
The decentralized production of H 2 O 2 via a two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e − ORR) has emerged as a promising alternative to the energy-intensive anthraquinone (AQ) process. However, its practical application requires 2e − ORR electrocatalysts with high activity and selectivity. Herein, we report the synthesis of metallic Ni nanoparticles anchored on bacterial cellulose-derived carbon fibers (Ni-NPs/BCCF) via a facile impregnation-pyrolysis method as efficient electrocatalysts for 2e − ORR to H 2 O 2 . By tuning the amount of Ni precursor, the best electrocatalytic performance toward 2e − ORR was achieved for Ni-NPs/BCCF-20.7, affording a high H 2 O 2 selectivity of ∼90% and an onset potential of 0.75 V vs. reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) in an alkaline electrolyte. Ni-NPs/BCCF-20.7 achieved the largest H 2 O 2 yield rate of 162.7 ± 13.7 mmol g cat −1 h −1 and the highest Faradaic efficiency of 93.9% ± 4.2% at 0.2 and 0.5 V vs. RHE from the bulk ORR system, respectively. Theoretical calculations revealed the more favorable “end-on” adsorption configuration of molecular oxygen on the exposed Ni(111) plane, which can effectively suppress the O-O bond dissociation, resulting in high selectivity for H 2 O 2 generation.
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材料化学
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电化学
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纳米催化
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能源科学
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环境工程
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
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2019
·Vol. 31
·期 1
·542-547
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IF 2.195
Zhang Xiuyun,Zhao Yunyun,Ling Qia,Zhu Guisheng,Zhou Xiujuan,Deng Jianqiu,Yan Dongliang,Liu Laijun,Xu Huarui,Yu Aibing
Amorphous Li–Si–Ti–P–O (LSTP) thin film electrolyte was successfully prepared by radio frequency magnetron sputtering using Li 1.4 Si 0.4 Ti 1.6 (PO 4 ) 3 powder targets and stainless steel sheet as substrate. The effects of sputtering power on the structure, morphology, ionic conductivity, and electronic conductivity of the LSTP thin film electrolyte were investigated. The results showed that the LSTP thin film electrolyte obtained with sputtering power kept at 160 W, displayed uniform particles compacted in arrangement, proper stoichiometric ratio to the powder target as well as sufficient Li-ion for diffusion. Hence, it held a considerable ionic conductivity of 4.12 × 10 −6 S cm −1 and a high σ ion / σ ele ratio about 8 magnitudes, indicating that it can be used as film electrolyte in all-solid-state lithium batteries.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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固态离子学
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薄膜技术
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能源材料
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RSC Advances
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2018
·Vol. 8
·期 66
·38003-38012
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IF 2.936
Xiuqiong Chen,Huiqiong Yan,Wei Sun,Guangying Chen,Changjiang Yu,Wen Feng,Qiang Lin
To achieve the dispersion of the hydrophobic graphene (GR), the amphiphilic alginate caprylamide (ACA) was synthesized to fabricate electroactive Nafion/Mb–ACA–GR/CILE for the accurate determination of trichloroacetic acid (TCA). SEM observation, FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopic analysis indicated that ACA could tightly immobilize Mb and GR on the electrode surface by constructing biointerfaces, which not only provided Mb a suitable microenvironment to maintain its biological activity, but also shortened the distances between the active centers of Mb with carbon ionic liquid electrode (CILE), thus promoting the electron transfer rate. The electrochemical characterization of Nafion/Mb–ACA–GR/CILE showed that the direct electron transfer of Mb was realized on the modified electrode, which was attributed to the high electrical conductivity and excellent electrocatalytic activity of GR and good biocompatibility of ACA. Moreover, Nafion/Mb–ACA–GR/CILE exhibited good electrocatalytic activity towards TCA with the linear range from 2.5 to 47.3 mmol L−1 and lower KMapp value of 8.3 mmol L−1. Moreover, the modified electrode also revealed good stability, reproducibility and accurate detection of tap-water, exhibiting great potential for the applications as the third-generation electrochemical biosensors.
研究领域:
生物医学工程
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电化学传感
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纳米生物技术
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分子生物学
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分析化学
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生物传感器
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EES Catalysis
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2023
·Vol. 1
·期 3
·312-321
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IF 0
Yiqiao Wang,Siyuan Pan,Huan Li,Dewang Li,Yong Guo,Sijia Chi,Chuannan Geng,Shichao Wu,Quan-Hong Yang
Despite lithium–air batteries having unprecedented theoretical energy supremacy, rambling Li2O2 growth typically impedes O2 diffusion and electron transfer, causing low capacity, poor charging kinetics and short cycle life. Herein, we propose synergistic catalysis in the cathode by engineering the crystal facet of Fe2O3 nanoplates and introducing a visible light-excited photochemical effect. The growth of Li2O2 is regulated with a uniform distribution, mitigating local product aggregation and thus reducing the barriers of O2 diffusion and electron transfer. The improved reaction kinetics lead to ∼420% capacity improvement, low charge potential, superior rate performance, and long-term stability (300 cycles) in actual air. We reveal a mechanism that photoelectrons around each catalyst node and the resultant homogeneous internal electric field increase charge transfer, decrease soluble intermediates, and enable high electrochemical reversibility of amorphous Li2O2 with an ordered process. This study provides inspiring insights for future research into controlling product ordering in Li–air batteries.
研究领域:
电化学
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纳米材料科学
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能源化学
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催化化学
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电池技术
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SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
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2021
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IF 3.407
Wenbo Jiang,Kongsen Hu,Nan Lv,Zhiwei Lyu
Existing piezoelectric sensing materials usually rely on top and bottom planar electrodes to achieve the assembly of piezoelectric sensors , restricting their application due to the limitation of flexibility and miniaturization as well as time-consuming and costly multi-steps preparation. Here, we report a simple strategy to synchronously construct piezoelectric elements and nanoresistance networks via fabricating single PAN/PANI/PVP piezoelectric-conductive nanofibers (NFs) by electrospinning. By virtue of PAN as piezoelectric elements and PANI/PVP as nanoresistance networks, the flexible PAN/PANI/PVP piezoelectric-conductive NFs as an integrated sensing system can timely collect and output voltage based on Wheatstone bridge principle. The pressure sensing potential of flexible PAN/PANI/PVP integrated nanofibers membrane (INFM) is systematically explored and evaluated. The valid contact and adhesion of piezoelectric elements and nanoresistance networks improve effective polarization and collection of induced charges, enhancing piezoelectric output performance. Moreover, it enables the INFM to perceive tiny force with high-precision sensitivity (667 mV N −1 ) down to approximately 0.05 N while retaining a linear relationship. Thus, our research opens a simple route to design integrated sensing materials with nanoscale , high-sensitivity, lightweight and low-cost, making them attractive candidates in the potential application in micro-/nanoscale sensors and wearable electronics .
研究领域:
生物医学工程
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纳米医学
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柔性电子学
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传感器技术
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可穿戴设备
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功能材料
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微纳系统
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International Journal of Refrigeration
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2019
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IF 3.177
Qing Cheng,Wang Pei
As different liquid desiccants show different dehumidification and operation characteristics, the comprehensive performance comparison between two liquid desiccants (LiCl and LiBr aqueous solutions) was conducted in this paper. The electronic conductivity of the LiBr aqueous solution was experimentally investigated and the electronic conductivity model of the LiBr solution was acquired. Compared with the LiCl solution, the LiBr solution has higher electronic conductivity within the concentration range of 20–40% and the temperature range of 20–60 °C, which means the ED regenerator using LiBr solution has lower electric resistance. The increase of the liquid desiccant concentration is beneficial to the moisture removal rate but harmful to the whole system COP and dehumidification efficiency, while the effect of the liquid desiccant temperature is opposite. Within the liquid desiccant temperature range of 20–30 °C, the whole system COP varies among 1 and 2.8 for the LiCl solution with the concentration of 38% at the exit of the ED regenerator, and it is among 2.5 and 5.8 for the LiBr solution with the concentration of 55% after regeneration. Using the LiCl solution can give the system the better dehumidification potential, while using LiBr solution can help the system to acquire the better whole performance and economy.
研究领域:
热能工程
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暖通空调
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化学工程
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能源利用
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环境控制技术
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