JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
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2025
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IF 3.1
Mumtaz Nighat,Li Yanchun,Artiaga Ramón,Guo Qian,Mumtaz Amina
A major challenge in polymer composite research is accurately predicting thermal degradation behavior under different heating conditions while effectively distinguishing primary polymer decomposition from filler-related mass loss. This study introduces a novel approach by employing a logistic derivative function fitting method, which allows for the clear separation of magnesium hydroxide (MH) dehydration from the main degradation of linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE). Understanding the thermal stability of LLDPE composites is crucial for enhancing fire safety and long-term durability in industrial applications. This study investigates the effect of MH and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) on the thermal degradation of LLDPE under a nitrogen atmosphere, using non-isothermal thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Pure LLDPE (PE), LLDPE/MH (mPE), and LLDPE/MH/MWCNTs (mcPE) composites were tested at four heating rates (5, 10, 15, and 20 K min –1 ). The degradation kinetics were analyzed using ASTM E698 and Ozawa–Flynn–Wall classical methods, alongside a logistic-based model that enhances the accuracy of degradation predictions. The results revealed that while the main degradation process of LLDPE remains largely unchanged, secondary degradation reactions were effectively suppressed by the fillers. Additionally, the logistic model allowed for accurate estimation of degradation behavior at untested heating rates. This methodology provides a powerful tool for optimizing polymer composite formulations, particularly in cable insulation and fire-retardant coatings, where enhanced thermal stability is essential for safety and material longevity.
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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2023
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Lei Zhou,Xiangyu Xi,Haidong Li,Han Song,Qiong Mei,Yuankun Yang,Shu Chen,Qunwei Dai,Faqin Dong
Vanadium contamination has gained increasing attention around the world and it is urgent to develop feasible approach to tackle this growing pollution (e.g., vanadate). Herein, density functional theory (DFT) calculations combined with batch experiments were used to systematically evaluate the capacity of Mg(OH) 2 to adsorb vanadate , by investigating the impacts of different exposed facet and surface OH defect on the structure configurations, adsorption energy and the efficiency of vanadate adsorption. DFT calculations suggested that although the capacity of vanadate adsorption on the facets of Mg(OH) 2 would be obviously influenced by the formation of various coordination complex (e.g., monodentate, bidentate and tridentate) on each facet, the capacity for these facets of Mg(OH) 2 towards vanadate adsorption followed the order: (100) > (001). Moreover, such a vanadate adsorption was further enhanced by the presence of surface OH defect, owing to altered densities of states (DOS) of the adsorption site. Batch experiments verified the defect-rich Mg(OH) 2 was favorable to adsorb vanadate, and both (001) and (100) facet play the great roles. This molecular-level understanding of the facet-dependent and defect-enhanced adsorption behavior of Mg(OH) 2 toward vanadate provides a useful insight into designing and applying effective adsorbents for the removal of heavy metal oxyanions.
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Frontiers in Chemistry
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2018
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IF 4.155
Li Yinong,Tian Chen,Liu Weizhen,Xu Si,Xu Yunyun,Cui Rongxin,Lin Zhang
Nano-Mg(OH)2 is attracting great attention as adsorbent for pre-concentration and recovery of rare earth elements (REEs) from low-concentration solution, due to its superior removal efficiency for REEs and environmental friendliness. However, the nanoparticles also cause some severe problems during application, including aggregation, blockage in fixed-bed column, as well as the difficulties in separation and reuse. Herein, in order to avoid the mentioned problems, a carbon cloth (CC) supported nano-Mg(OH)2 (nano-Mg(OH)2@CC) was synthesized by electrodeposition. The X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy analysis demonstrated that the interlaced nano-sheet of Mg(OH)2 grew firmly and uniformly on the surface of carbon cloth fibers. Batch adsorption experiments of Eu(III) indicated that the nano-Mg(OH)2@CC composite maintained the excellent adsorption performance of nano-Mg(OH)2 toward Eu(III). After adsorption, the Eu containing composite was calcined under nitrogen atmosphere. The content of Eu2O3 in the calcined material was as high as 99.66%. Fixed-bed column experiments indicated that no blockage for Mg(OH)2@CC composite was observed during the treatment, while the complete blockage of occurred to nano-Mg(OH)2 at an effluent volume of 240 mL. Moreover, the removal efficiency of Mg(OH)2@CC was still higher than 90% until 4,200 mL of effluent volume. This work provides a promising method for feasible application of nanoadsorbents in fixed-bed process to recycle low-concentration REEs from wastewater.
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Advanced Energy Materials
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 32
·2201600
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IF 29.698
Zhenyu Chen,Chao Hao,Bowen Yan,Qiuyan Chen,Huiyan Feng,Xiaoqing Mao,Jianmei Cen,Zhi Qun Tian,Panagiotis Tsiakaras,Pei Kang Shen
Traditional calcination usually causes sintering of Pt, which diminishes Pt exposure in proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) electrodes. In the present work, a facile self-confined method for synthesizing highly dispersed PtCo-alloy on Co, N co-doped mesoporous carbon (PCN-MC) is developed via a dual-template strategy. Owing to the co-confined effect of Zn in the bimetallic zeolite-based imidazolate framework (ZIF) and Mg(OH) 2 template, ultra-fine 2.7 nm PtCo-alloy with 2–3 atomic-layer Pt-skin nanoparticles are obtained. By adjusting the Co/Zn feeding-ratio in the bimetallic ZIF at 8/7, the alloying degree and nanoparticle size are optimized to achieve an outstanding oxygen reduction reaction activity with a high mass activity (MA) of 0.956 A mg Pt −1 in 0.1 m HClO 4 , about 7.5-fold of that of commercial Pt/C. Furthermore, notable durability is also achieved with 81% retention of the initial MA after 30k cycles conducted between 0.6–1.0 V (versus reversible hydrogen electrode). These features are also verified by a H 2 –Air fuel cell test with an excellent combination of mass activity, power density, and durability. This strategy provides a feasible route for the large-scale synthesis of highly-dispersed PtCo-alloy catalysts.
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CHEMOSPHERE
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2021
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Xin-Yu Wang,Yang Hao,Hong-Bo Zhao,Yuan-Ru Guo,Qing-Jiang Pan
The interfacial chemistry of nanocomposite materials is of overarching importance in the separation and purification science; moreover, its understanding helps to guide synthesis, clarify structure-property relationship and unearth novel applications. However, the composites feature rather complicated local structures and hydrogen bonds are often involved in the interface and the vicinity of active sites. In this regard, density functional theory first-principle calculations associated with experimental study have synergistically examined two-dimensional (2D) magnesium hydroxide material with different layers and their adsorption toward cellobiose. Hydrogen bonds are found responsible for the interfacial coupling, which make it vital to cover the dispersion correction in the calculation. The average adsorption energy ranges from −0.29 to −0.35 eV, falling well within the range of reported hydrogen-bonding strength. On the basis of calculated structural/interfacial properties and experimental findings, the 2D Mg(OH) 2 in terms of three-layer model was unraveled to substitute toxic Cd 2+ ion and sorb radioactive UO 2 2+ that is coordinated by water and hydroxyl groups. These reactions are thermodynamically feasible. The ion-exchanging mechanism was proposed for cadmium removal and the outer-sphere adsorption one for uranium extraction.
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Scientific Reports
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2017
·Vol. 7
·期 1
·1-11
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IF 4.259
Shi Yong-juan,Pei Jia,Zhang Jian,Niu Jia-lin,Zhang Hua,Guo Sheng-rong,Li Zhong-hua,Yuan Guang-yin
A strategy of suppressing the fast degradation behaviour of Mg-based biomaterials by the introduction of one of Mg degradation products Mg(OH) 2 was proposed according to the following degradation mechanism, Mg + 2H 2 O ⇋ Mg(OH) 2 + H 2 ↑. Specifically, Mg(OH) 2 submicron particles were mixed into poly (L-lactic acid) (PLLA) to synthesize a composite coating onto hydrofluoric acid-pretreated Mg-Nd-Zn-Zr alloy. The in vitro degradation investigations showed that the addition of Mg(OH) 2 particles not only slowed down the corrosion of Mg matrix, but also retarded the formation of gas pockets underneath the polymer coating. Correspondingly, cytocompatibility results exhibited significant improvement of proliferation of endothelial cells, and further insights was gained into the mechanisms how the introduction of Mg(OH) 2 particles into PLLA coating affected the magnesium alloy degradation and cytocompatibility. The present study provided a promising surface modification strategy to tailor the degradation behaviour of Mg-based biomaterials.
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POLYMER COMPOSITES
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2025
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Heping Zhang,Wenpu Zhang,Mingwei Hu,Yiqi Tang,Gongcheng Xu,Xinghui Hou,Ying Zhou
Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) has been widely used in various industries for its excellent flexibility and corrosion resistance. However, its high flammability poses significant safety risks, necessitating the incorporation of flame-retardants to improve its fire resistance. This study focuses on the wet surface modification of magnesium hydroxide (MH) using n-octyl triethoxysilane (OTES). The hydrolysis products of OTES react with the OH on the MH surface to form Si O Mg bonds, thereby enhancing the surface hydrophobicity and compatibility with EVA. MMH was incorporated into EVA, and the resulting composites were characterized using XRD, SEM, TG, BET, FT-IR, and XPS. The optimal modification conditions were achieved with an OTES dosage of 3 wt% at 45 °C for 60 min, yielding a contact angle of 142°, an activation index of 98.12%, and an oil absorption rate of 43 mL/100 g. The EVA/MMH composites demonstrated superior thermal stability and flame retardancy compared to unmodified EVA. Specifically, the limiting oxygen index (LOI) of EVA/MMH-55 reached 34.9%, and it achieved a UL-94 V-0 rating, indicating excellent self-extinguishing properties. This study provides a novel approach for the surface modification of MH, offering a practical solution to enhance the flame retardancy and thermal stability of EVA composites. Highlights Hydrophobic MMH is obtained by wet surface coating modification of MH by OTES. Contact angle of MMH is 142° under optimal modification conditions (60 min, 45 °C and 3 wt%) The chemical reaction process between OTES and the MH surface has been analyzed, revealing the mechanism by which the Si OH groups on OTES react with the OH groups on the MH surface to form Si O Mg bonds, which intertwine to form a hydrophobic layer. The specific surface area of MMH is reduced, and it has good compatibility with EVA resin. The LOI of EVA/MMH-55 is 34.9%, making it a nonflammable material.
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C-Journal of Carbon Research
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2025
·Vol. 11
·期 2
·32
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IF 2.9
Ran An,Jinyue Liu,Haomiao Ma,Yuqing Yan,Yuanru Guo,Qingjiang Pan,Shujun Li
To address the need for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing the sustainable utilization of non-fossil resources, a one-step calcination strategy has been developed to fabricate hierarchical carbon aerogels from balsa wood. The resulting wood-derived carbon aerogels (WCA) were functionalized with Mg(OH)2to boost their environmental remediation potential. Comprehensive characterization using XRD, FT-IR, XPS, and SEM confirmed that the optimized WCA/Mg(OH)2composite (WCAMg) retained a three-dimensional hierarchical porous structure, and Mg(OH)2nanosheets were attached to it. The adsorption performance of WCAMg composites towards Cd2+was systematically investigated through controlled experiments, which focused on three critical variables (Mg(OH)2loading content, initial Cd2+concentration and solution ionic strength). The functionalized WCAMg demonstrated a maximum Cd2+adsorption capacity of 351.1 mg g−1—a tenfold improvement over pristine WCA. Combined with exceptional adsorption efficiency, this biomass-derived composite offers an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for heavy metal ion remediation. Its scalable fabrication from renewable resources aligns with sustainable water treatment objectives, presenting the advantage of pollution mitigation.
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Nanomaterials
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2022
·Vol. 12
·期 21
·3771
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Shizhuo Wang,Jikang Jiang,Minyan Gu,Yuanbo Song,Jiang Zhao,Zheng Shen,Xuefei Zhou,Yalei Zhang
To substitute fossil resources, it is necessary to investigate the conversion of biomass into 1,2-propanediol (1,2-PDO) as a high-value-added chemical. The Pt/deAl-Beta@Mg(OH)2catalytic system is designed to obtain a higher 1,2-PDO production yield. The optimal yield of 1,2-PDO is 34.1%. The unique shell-core structure of the catalyst demonstrates stability, with a catalytic yield of over 30% after three times of use. The primary process path from glucose to 1,2-PDO, glucose-hexitol-1,2-PDO, is speculated by the experiments of intermediate product selectivity. The alkaline catalytic mechanism of the reaction process is elucidated by studying catalyst characterization and analyzing different time courses of products. The introduction of Mg(OH)2improves the target yield by promoting the isomerization from glucose to fructose and retro-aldol condensation (RAC) conversion, with pseudo-yield increases of 76.1% and 42.1%, respectively. By studying the processes of producing lactic acid and 1,2-PDO from glucose, the glucose hydrogenolysis flow chart is improved, which is of great significance for accurately controlling 1,2-PDO production in industrial applications. The metal, acid, and alkali synergistic catalytic system constructed in this paper can provide a theoretical basis and route reference for applying biomass conversion technology in practice.Keywords:1,2-propanediol;alkaline modification;core–shell catalyst
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Journal of Energy Storage
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2025
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Rongjun Wu,Lisheng Deng,Linfa Xiao,Pei Lu,Shusen Lin,Noriyuki Kobayashi,Mitsuhiro Kubota,Chao Wang,Hongyu Huang,Xianglong Luo
Mg(OH) 2 /MgO-based thermochemical energy storage (TCES) has garnered significant interest for its potential in moderate-temperature long-term thermal energy storage, which is crucial for the stable and efficient utilization of solar energy, due to its high energy storage density, low cost, and non-toxicity. However, its practical applications are limited by agglomeration and sintering issues, which decrease the dehydration/hydration rate and reduce durability. This study focuses on designing a MgO-based composite structure by in-situ casting MgO nanoparticles within the pores of nanoporous carbon (NC). The composites were synthesized by a calcination method. Their TCES performances were tested using a thermogravimetric analysis. The NC, with an average pore size of 14.1 nm, effectively confined the growth of MgO particles within its pores, thereby producing MgO particles with small size and uniform dispersion while maintaining a high proportion of MgO in the composite. Consequently, the composite demonstrated the fastest hydration, achieving a 98.7 % conversion ratio, which was 58.9 % higher than that of pure MgO. Meanwhile, the composite exhibited a high dehydration rate and a large heat storage density of 946.5 kJ/kg. Importantly, the composite showed excellent structural stability and exhibited good durability over 60 cycles, with a slight decrease (6.0 %) in heat storage density, whereas pure MgO showed a decrease of 63.1 %. The high energy storage density and superior durability of the developed composite, compared to existing Mg(OH) 2 /MgO-based materials, make it a promising candidate for TCES applications. This study offers a reference for the rational design of TCES materials with agglomeration inhibition and reaction activity.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Yabo Guo,Zhihao Feng,Jiangyi Guo,Lu-Hua Zhang,Fengshou Yu
Electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO 3 RR) is an energy efficient and environmentally friendly technology that removes nitrate compounds from wastewater while producing ammonia as a value-added product. NO 2 − is a crucial intermediate in the electrocatalytic NO 3 RR, and regulating the intermediate adsorption structure is the key to improve the reaction efficiency. However, stabilizing the reaction intermediates by optimizing the catalyst structure remains a great challenge. Herein, We demonstrate copper phthalocyanine (CuPc) anchored on a Mg(OH) 2 -decorated nitrogen-doped carbon composite as an efficient electrocatalyst for NO 3 RR, achieving ambient conditions ammonia synthesis in neutral electrolytes. The incorporation of Mg(OH) 2 induces interfacial electron transfer, creating a charge-redistributed Cu active site that facilitates the adsorption of NO 3 − and reaction intermediates. Moreover, the Mg 2+ sites with negative electrostatic potential (ESP) interact with the oxygen sites exhibiting positive ESP on the critical NO 3 RR intermediate, thereby optimizing the adsorption geometry while enhancing both the stability of the intermediate and its subsequent catalytic conversion. When used for electrochemical NO 3 − reduction reaction (NO 3 RR), the developed CuPc/Mg(OH) 2 /NC exhibits a prominent Faradaic efficiency for NH 3 formation (FE NH3 ) of 98.09 % and NH 3 yield of 12.632 mg h −1 cm −2 .
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH
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2015
·Vol. 30
·期 10
·1639-1647
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IF 1.647
Xueming Liu,Chunge Niu,Xinping Zhen,Jide Wang,Xintai Su
A phase transfer method was developed to prepare Mg(OH)2 nanosheets and a subsequent adsorption–calcination process was followed to obtain lamellar MgO nanostructures. The as-prepared MgO nanosheets also showed a superior adsorption property of Congo red. Transmission electron microscopy and x-ray diffractometer results indicated that the as-obtained Mg(OH)2 was plate-shaped with a hexagonal crystal structure where MgO possessed a lamellar structure with a cubic phase. The maximum adsorption capacities of Mg(OH)2 and MgO were reached up to 1820 and 2650 mg g−1, respectively. The high adsorption capacity might be related to the particle geometry and large surface area (87.97 m2 g−1 for Mg(OH)2 and 132.31 m2 g−1 for MgO). The adsorbents can be easily regenerated for five times without any significant loss in their adsorption property. The adsorption behaviors of the Mg(OH)2 and MgO adsorbents showed that the adsorption kinetics and isotherms were in good agreement with pseudo-second-order rate equation and Freundlich adsorption model.
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