JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
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2018
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IF 6.578
Miao Guo,Shuhao Wang,Kaifeng Gu,Xiaoxiao Song,Yong Zhou,Congjie Gao
Performance enhancement of the TFC membrane depends on the fine design of the functional layer. In this study, a gradient cross-linking strategy has been successfully applied to fabricate an ultra-thin gradient cross-linked PVA (GC-PVA) functional layer with the aid of surfactant on a polysulfone (PSF) support membrane. Such a strategy was accomplished by impregnating the crosslinker (Trimesic acid) on the porous support membrane prior to PVA coating. As confirmed by XPS and EDX studies, the GC-PVA membrane features a gradient cross-linked structure, where the bottom surface is densely cross-linked while the top is only slightly cross-linked. Overall, the lowest thickness achieved by the gradient-crosslinked ultrathin functional layer was 75.4 nm. This strategy significantly improved water flux compared with the conventional fully cross-linked PVA membranes while similar salt rejections can be maintained. In addition, the impact of key fabrication parameters, such as the concentration of PVA, surfactant, crosslinker, and the post-treatment temperature has been systematically studied. The optimized membrane had a significantly high water flux of 72.9 L m −2 h −1 at 0.2 MPa and showed rejection rates of 38.2% and 90.7% towards NaCl, Na 2 SO 4 aqueous solution (500 mg/L), respectively.
研究领域:
材料科学
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膜分离技术
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高分子化学
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纳米功能材料
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环境工程
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高影响因子
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
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2024
·Vol. 61
·期 8
·1701-1704
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IF 4.3
Hao-Xing Xu,Ze-Run Zhao,Xiao Wang
This study demonstrates that metal-doped-clay (MDC) can be a selective platform for ribose produced from formaldehyde under abiotic conditions. Ribose exhibits superior retention compared with other carbohydrates on naturally occurring minerals on the early Earth in the presence of divalent cations. This finding offers an insight into the necessity of the emergence of ribose as the backbone of extant RNA.
研究领域:
化学生物学
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分子进化
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前生命化学
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地球生物学
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生物无机化学
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高影响因子
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2019
·Vol. 45
·期 8
·10633-10639
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IF 3.45
Guorong Hu,Zhichen Xue,Zhongyuan Luo,Zhongdong Peng,Yanbing Cao,Weigang Wang,Yuexi Zeng,Yong Huang,Yong Tao,Tianfan Li,Zhiyong Zhang,Ke Du
The Li-rich cathode material for long cycle performance and long-term storage performance is a challenge for next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to the rapid capacity degradation over cycling and the formation of residual lithium on the surface during long-term storage. Herein, an elevated performance of Li 1.2 Mn 0.54 Ni 0.13 Co 0.13 O 2 materials via CeO 2 inlay is reported, which was prepared from Li 1.2 Mn 0.54 Ni 0.13 Co 0.13 O 2 by sol-gel inlay with CeO 2 . It was proved by scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy that cerium oxide cladding not only covered the surface of the material but also diffused into the interior of the material change crystal structure. Cerium oxide on the cladding not only reduces the material's contact with water and carbon dioxide in the air, but also prevents the material from being corroded by electrolyte during electrochemical test. The position of the transition metal atom is replaced Ce atoms, which increases the unit cell volume and the stability of the Li-rich material during the cycling. The results show that the storage property and the electrochemical cycling property of the material have been improved obviously. The CeO 2 inlaid lithium rich material discharged 204.6 mAh/g for the first time at the current of 1C, and 164.4 mAh/g after 150 charge and discharge cycles with corresponding capacity retention rate of 80.35%, compared with the retention rate of 57.26% for pristine Li-rich material capacity. After being stored in humid air for 40 days, the CeO 2 inlaid lithium-rich material showed better electrochemical performance than the pristine one. It is powerfully demonstrated that the CeO 2 inlay strategy here holds huge promise for surface modification of electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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锂离子电池
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能源存储
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无机非金属材料
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高影响因子
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2020
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IF 5.065
Jianwei Bai,Xiaofei Ma,Cen Gong,Yiming Chen,Huijun Yan,Kewei Wang,Jun Wang
Traditional adsorption resin prepared by a low efficiency method has a low porosity and surface area , which limits the adsorption performance of the resin. Therefore, a novel porous resin was developed by structural design of the resins through post- modification with HPA and a post-crosslinked method. The novel porous post-modification resin was successfully prepared by the multistep method. Meanwhile, the high surface area and abundant micropores in HCR-AO can improve the adsorption rate by accelerating the diffusion of uranium in the external diffusion stage. The removal capacity of HCR-AO increased 366% for HCR and 120% for PSD-AO at the same initial concentration. HCR-AO takes less time to reach equilibrium than PSD-AO and HCR. Excitingly, the adsorption amount of the material dropped only slightly even after 8 cycles. The short equilibrium time and outstanding removal efficiency makes it a novel candidate for further extraction of U (VI) from seawater .
研究领域:
环境化学
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核化学
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材料科学
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吸附分离
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海洋资源提取
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高影响因子
Journal of Energy Chemistry
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2016
·Vol. 26
·期 3
·481-487
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IF 2.322
Zhen Zhang,Pengfei Zhou,Huanju Meng,Chengcheng Chen,Fangyi Cheng,Zhanliang Tao,Jun Chen
LiNi 0.915 Co 0.075 Al 0.01 O 2 (NCA) with Zr(OH) 4 coating is demonstrated as high performance cathode material for lithium ion batteries (LIBs). The coated materials are synthesized via a simple dry coating method of NCA with Zr(OH) 4 powders, and then characterized with scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Experimental results show that amorphous Zr(OH) 4 powders have been successfully coated on the surface of spherical NCA particles, exhibiting improved electrochemical performance . 0.50 wt% Zr(OH) 4 coated NCA delivers a capacity of 197.6 mAh/g at the first cycle and 154.3 mAh/g after 100 cycles with a capacity retention of 78.1% at 1 C rate. In comparison, the pure NCA shows a capacity of 194.6 mAh/g at the first cycle and 142.5 mAh/g after 100 cycles with a capacity retention of 73.2% at 1 C rate. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) results show that the coated material exhibits a lower resistance, indicating that the coating layer can efficiently suppress transition metals dissolution and decrease the side reactions at the surface between the electrode and electrolyte. Therefore, surface coating with amorphous Zr(OH) 4 is a simple and useful method to enhance the electrochemical performance of NCA-based materials for the cathode of LIBs.
研究领域:
电化学
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材料科学
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能源存储
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电池技术
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无机非金属材料
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固态化学
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高影响因子
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
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2019
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IF 4.561
Yanting Wang,Youmin Sun,Shengying Gong,Zhengqing Cai,Jie Fu
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are one of the main nano-contaminants and their entry into the environment may pose a threat to the aquatic ecosystems . Meanwhile, AgNPs have an important impact on geological processes . In this paper, we studied the influence of AgNPs on the sedimentation of suspended sediments . Results showed the settling rate of sediments increased from 13.06 to 20.08 h −1 in the presence of 0.2 mg/L AgNPs. The morphology characterization indicated the average particle size of sediments increased from 34.74 to 42.87 μm after interacting with AgNPs, resulting in the acceleration of settlement on the basis of Stokes' law. The chemical analysis detected 43–57% of AgNPs were incorporated onto sediments, which was the dominant reason for the increased sediments size and settling rate. The influences of various water quality parameters, e.g., pH, ionic strength , temperature, humic acid and surfactant , on the sediments settlement and interaction with AgNPs were comprehensively studied. Elevating the solution pH, ionic strength, temperature, contents of humic acid and anionic/nonionic surfactants would suppress the settling of suspended sediments , whereas cationic surfactant showed a promoting effect on sediments settlement. In addition, the settling experiments were conducted in collected lake water and seawater , and results showed the real water matrices hindered the sediments settlement and interaction with AgNPs.
研究领域:
环境科学
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地球化学
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水体生态学
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纳米毒理学
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沉积学
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高影响因子
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2016
·Vol. 42
·期 6
·7767-7773
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IF 2.758
Shuangbing Li,Jixiao Wang,Song Zhao,Wei Cai,Zhi Wang,Shichang Wang
The unmodified and 3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl methacrylate (TPM) modified silica nanoparticles were synthesized via the modified Stöber method. The structure and chemical composition of silica nanoparticles were determined by scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) characterization, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results demonstrate that silica nanoparticles with the diameter of 90 nm and amorphous state are successfully modified by TPM. The rheological test results demonstrated that surface modification of nanoparticles and medium exerted great influence on the rheological properties of silica particle suspension. Under high shear rate of about 250 s −1 , the viscosity of suspension comprising unmodified silica nanoparticles and deionized water , TPM-modified silica nanoparticles and deionized water, TPM-modified silica nanoparticles and polyethylene glycol , is about 0.4 Pa.s, 0.1 Pa.s and 30 Pa.s, respectively. The results are significant for preparing homogenous and stable silica nanoparticle suspension, and meaningful for ceramic processing .
研究领域:
材料科学
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纳米技术
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陶瓷加工
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胶体化学
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高分子材料
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高影响因子
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
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2021
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IF 6.498
Xiulei Fan,Zixuan Ma,Yefeng Zou,Jiaqiang Liu,Jun Hou
In recent years, tire wear particles (TWP), as the significant proportion of microplastics (MPs), has adsorbed much attention due to its widespread presence in aquatic ecosystem . Compared with typical MPs, TWP exists significant differences in composition, additives, characteristics and so on. With TWP and polypropylene (PP) as target MPs, Cd 2+ and Pb 2+ as target pollutants, the adsorption-desorption characteristics of heavy metal ions on original and aged MPs were studied. Compare with the PP, the S BET of TWP increased more significantly after the UV ageing process. Meanwhile, the zeta potential of TWP increased from −8.01 to −14.6 mV and PP from −5.36 to −9.52 mV, and the surface of the TWP were more negatively-charged. In addition, the hydrophilicity of MPs enhanced due to the increased oxygen-containing functional groups after ageing process. Compared with PP, the physicochemical properties of TWP changed more obviously during UV ageing processes. The adsorption results showed that the pseudo-second-order model could better describe the adsorption processes of Cd 2+ and Pb 2+ on MPs. Meanwhile, the orders of adsorption capacity of MPs for Cd 2+ and Pb 2+ were aged TWP > aged PP > original TWP > original PP. The phenomenon of adsorption confirmed that TWP had better vector effects for heavy metal ions than PP, and the ageing processes could enhance the adsorption capacity of MPs. Moreover, the desorption results demonstrated that, compared with PP, the TWP (with higher adsorption capacity) also had the better desorption capacity for heavy metal ions in simulated gastric fluid. Compared with PP, the TWP might cause a more serious hazard to aquatic environment and organisms. These investigations would contribute to assessing the potential environmental and biological risk of TWP, especially considering the effect of the ageing process.
研究领域:
环境科学
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生态毒理学
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微塑料污染
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水生生态系统
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环境化学
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高影响因子
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 6.3
Yaoliang Huang,Yunru Zhang,Guizhi Yuan,Dingshan Ruan,Xinlong Zhang,Weijian Liu,Zhongshuai Zhang,Xiaoyuan Yu
Ni/Mn-based layered oxides have been widely studied for sodium ion battery cathode because of high capacity and simple preparation. However, its application has been restricted owing to unstable structure and poor cycling performance. Herein, the multi-element doped hexagonal sheet Ni/Mn-based layered oxide with ZrO 2 surface modification O3-NaNi 0.3 Mn 0.5-x Fe 0.1 Cu 0.1 Zr x O 2 @ZrO 2 (NFMCZ-x) cathode materials have been successfully synthesize by high temperature calcination method accompanied by ball milling activation. XRD refinement results show Zr 4+ substitution of Mn 3+ can increase interlayer distance of sodium layer. Benefiting from the synergetic effect of multi-element doping and ZrO 2 surface modification, the optimized NFMCZ-0.03 sample exhibits a higher discharge capacity of 178 mAh/g at 0.1C and good capacity retention (77 % after 50 cycles at 2C). Furthermore, NFMCZ-0.03 has an excellent air stability with a capacity retention rate of 86 % during 50 cycles at 1C after being exposed in the air for 20 days. The ex-situ XRD results of NMFC at different charge/discharge voltages show Zr 4+ doping can suppress O3 + P3′'–O3′-O3 + P3′' phase transition during charge/discharge process. These results confirm that synergistic effect of multi-doping combined with surface modification can improve electrochemical performance of layered oxides cathodes, which provides a research idea for development of Ni/Mn-based layered oxides cathodes for sodium-ion batteries.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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能源存储
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无机化学
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固态化学
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高影响因子
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
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2019
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IF 5.383
Tao Zhang,Zhiyuan Ling
Architecture construction of electrode is one key factor for hydrogen generation from electrochemical water splitting. To enhance the efficiency of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) at high current density , the architecture construction must be designed skillfully to prevent the surface blanketed by gas bubbles. In this work, we developed a three-level hierarchical surface with cluster-like nickel (Ni) nanowire array. The contact angle measurement indicates the surface having excellent hydrophilicity . The OER performance characterization reveals that after the surface is loaded with NiFe-based catalyst the Ni nanowire array electrode can deliver 500 mA cm −2 at an overpotential of 297 mV in 1 M KOH solution and can survive for over 24 h under 500 mA cm −2 operation. All the results demonstrate that the cluster-like nanowire array is beneficial for the spatial pathway separation for electrolyte supply and gas bubbles departure and the enhancement of OER efficiency.
研究领域:
材料科学
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电化学
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能源材料
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纳米技术
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催化化学
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高影响因子
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2019
·Vol. 43
·期 24
·9628-9633
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IF 3.069
Alam Venugopal Narendra Kumar,Shuli Yin,Ziqiang Wang,Xiaoqian Qian,Dandan Yang,You Xu,Xiaonian Li,Hongjing Wang,Liang Wang
The shape-controlled synthesis of bimetallic Pt-based nanoarchitectonics has attracted considerable interest due to their remarkable electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR). In this work, we report a direct method for the fabrication of unique bimetallic AuPt nanobrick spherical nanoarchitectonics (AuPt NSNs) in aqueous solution. Benefiting from their rugged surfaces and bimetallic compositions, AuPt NSNs exhibit excellent electrocatalytic performance for the ORR. The proposed method is very useful for the fabrication of metallic nanoarchitectonics with rugged surfaces.
研究领域:
纳米材料学
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电化学
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催化化学
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材料科学
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能源化学
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高影响因子
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2020
·Vol. 46
·期 7
·9289-9296
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IF 3.83
Mohamed S. Selim,Ping Jing Mo,Yu Ping Zhang,Zhifeng Hao,Hongli Wen
Ceramic one-dimensional particles are fascinating nanomaterials for sustainable future industries. Nanorods of γ-Al 2 O 3 with single crystallinity and 10 nm diameter regime were newly developed through solvothermal procedure between AlCl 3 ·6H 2 O, NaOH, and sodium dodecylbenzene sulfonate at 200 °C for 24 h. Controlling the pH values, reaction time, temperature, and effect of surfactant during the solvothermal reaction was studied to control the morphology and structure of nanorods. The solvothermal procedure for preparing γ-AlOOH nanorods followed lamellar growth, assembly, and ripening routes. The γ-AlOOH nanorods were converted to γ-Al 2 O 3 through calcination reaction at 500 °C for 3 h. The produced γ-Al 2 O 3 nanorods were 10 nm average width, 100–200 nm average length, and exposed with [101] orientation and a linear structure. FTIR, HRTEM , FESEM, XRD , and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy methods were used for characterizing the prepared nanomaterials . New features and applied fields are predictable for the designed γ-AlOOH and γ-Al 2 O 3 nanorods.
研究领域:
无机化学
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纳米材料科学
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溶剂热合成
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陶瓷纳米材料
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材料化学
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高影响因子
危险品化学品经营许可证（带存储）