CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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IF 13.2
Cong Wan,Jianwen Zhang,Honglei Zhang,Min Liu,Yiming Li,Zijun Yan,Chengheng Pang,Tao Wu
The catalytic reduction of CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels is a promising strategy for mitigating global carbon emissions. This study explores the synergistic co-reduction of CO₂ and H₂O using nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI) as a dual-function catalyst. Under light irradiation at 300 °C, the CO₂ reduction rate increased by more than 10-fold compared to dark conditions, demonstrating significant photothermal synergy. The study reveals that NZVI undergoes a phase transformation, where Fe₃O₄ functions as a photocatalyst while Fe 0 serves as an electron donor, enabling a unique dual-functionality that facilitates efficient electron transfer. The addition of 10 vol% H₂ stabilizes the reaction, leading to a higher and more consistent CO yield. When investigating the simultaneous reduction of CO₂ and H₂O, we discovered competitive adsorption and reaction pathways that significantly influence product distribution. In-situ diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) and density functional theory (DFT) calculations revealed three distinct mechanistic pathways for CO₂ conversion: direct C O bond cleavage, a carboxylate-mediated pathway and bicarbonate-mediated pathway, with the carboxylate and bicarbonate pathways being uniquely promoted by H and OH from H₂O dissociation. The addition of H₂O into the CO₂ and H₂ reaction significantly enhanced CH₄ generation due to the extra H source from H₂O dissociation. These findings offer valuable insights into the competitive mechanistic pathways of CO₂-H₂O co-reduction and contribute to the design of more efficient iron-based catalysts for sustainable CO₂ conversion and water splitting in energy and environmental applications.
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2024
·Vol. 14
·期 8
·5417-5424
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IF 3.9
Jie Yi,Yajing Yang,Xi-ming Song,Yuxuan Zhang
Azobenzene-containing poly(aryl ether)s are a potential type of photoinduced deformable high-performance polymer. However, research on photoinduced deformation of azobenzene-containing poly(aryl ether)s focuses mainly on poly(aryl ether)s containing azobenzene groups in the main chain. In this paper, the photoinduced deformation of poly(aryl ether)s containing azobenzene groups in the side chain was studied for the first time. Two novel poly(aryl ether)s containing azobenzene groups in the side chain were synthesized, and their photoinduced isomerization behavior and photoinduced deformation behavior were studied. It could be seen that the match of the excitation luminescence to the maximum absorption peak of the azobenzene groups was more compatible, and the photoinduced motion of the polymers was faster. In addition, poly(aryl ether)s containing azobenzene groups in the side chain showed highly stable photoinduced deformation. The results of this work will be helpful for designing polymers which could be controlled by lasers of different wavelengths.
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2025
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IF 11.3
Wei Da,Chi Zhang,Ai-Yong Zhang,Xianhui Yan,Cheng Chen,Lyumeng Ye
Nano zerovalent iron (nZVI) has attracted great interest for the heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysis in environmental remediation due to its high capacity and low cost. However, toxicity and pollution risks arising from the rapid chemical corrosion in the oxygenated aqueous medium largely limit its more practical applications. In this study, the two-dimensionally defective MoS 2 was introduced as the key spatial protector to tailor the electron generation, transfer pathway and utilization efficiency of corrosive charge released from the chemical corrosion of nZVI in aqueous medium during reactions. We rationally designed and controllably prepared the nZVI@MoS 2 hybrid, in which MoS 2 spatially encapsulated nZVI to form the core-shell structure. Fenton-like catalysis on nZVI@MoS 2 produced reactive species to decompose refractory pollutants. Inner nZVI core transferred electrons to PMS through outer MoS 2 shell to activate PMS. Moreover, the MoS 2 shell promoted the Fe(II)/Fe(III) redox-cycling on nZVI and slowed down chemical corrosion of metallic core for superior and sustainable catalysis. Quenching and electron paramagnetic resonance tests indicated the involved hydroxyl radical, sulfate radical, superoxide radical and singlet oxygen with good reusability. Our work provided a new strategy to refine the environmental potential of nZVI benchmark with high industrial importance by two-dimensional transition metal sulfides for the superior environmental Fenton-like catalysis.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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IF 5.6
Xiu Li,Zhanheng Yan,Yanglin Shen,Wanjin Liu,Jun Ding
Oxides with the ABO 3 chemical formula play a crucial role in studying photostriction in inorganic materials. In this study, the photostrictive behavior of ilmenite-type ceramics ATiO 3 (where A = Mg, Fe, Co, Ni, and Mn) was investigated under visible light irradiation. Among the ceramics investigated, CoTiO 3 showed the highest photostriction of approximately 0.1 % under 405, 520, and 650 nm light irradiation. The photostrictive response decreased successively in FeTiO 3 , MnTiO 3 , NiTiO 3 , and MgTiO 3 . Temperature and thermal expansion tests revealed that the deformation of the ceramics caused by the photothermal effect accounted for approximately half of their photostriction. Raman and charge transfer analyses indicated that the photostriction of the ceramics depended significantly on their crystal structure. Thus, the ceramics exhibited distinct photostrictive performances. This study highlights the connection between the crystal structure and photostrictive performance of ilmenite-type ceramics, providing valuable insights into the underlying mechanism of photostriction in inorganic materials.
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Energy Storage Materials
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2025
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Tiantian Liu,Zipeng Wang,Jiangli Luo,Longhui Li,Xinyu Wang,Chuanqi Li,Chen Zhu,Dan Li
Two-dimensional ternary transition metal thiophosphites (MPS 3 ), as an emerging class of anode candidates for sodium ion batteries (SIBs), exhibit tremendous application potential. This study focuses on a series of 2D MPS 3 materials containing different transition metal elements (M = Mn, Fe, Co, and Ni) synthesized by the chemical vapor transport method. In-depth theoretical analysis employing density functional theory combined with crystal orbital Hamilton population reveals that NiPS 3 exhibits the lowest Na + diffusion barrier and the strongest Na + adsorption capability among the four materials. And these exceptional characteristics originate from the distinctive low-spin electronic configuration inherent in NiPS 3 , triggering a pronounced electronic repulsion between bridging Ni and S atoms, consequently diminishing the strength of Ni-S bonds and substantially enhancing the electrochemical reactivity. Furthermore, the S element in NiPS 3 exhibits a highest p-band center energy level in the four samples, resulting in a corresponding decrease in the occupancy of the Na-S antibonding sigma orbital, which in turn strengthens the interaction between S and Na + . This enhanced interaction significantly improves the adsorption capability of NiPS 3 towards Na + , effectively facilitating the charge transfer at the interface. Electrochemical test results indicate that NiPS 3 exhibits the most superior electrochemical performance among the four materials, maintaining a specific capacity of 500.7 mA h g −1 after 1100 cycles at 5 A g −1 . This study, through the profound integration of theory and experiments, fundamentally elucidates and verifies the underlying reasons for the superior properties of NiPS 3 in MPS 3 anodes.
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2025
·Vol. 37
·期 27
·2420505
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IF 26.8
Xin Gao,Kaiming Wang,Kun Zhai,Junxin Yan,Dongdong Yue,Congpu Mu,Zhipeng Yu,Yingchun Cheng,Anmin Nie,Zhongyuan Liu
Emergent magnetism in 2D materials has attracted significant attention due to their intrinsic magnetic order, which persists down to the monolayer limit, and their potential applications in spintronic devices. In particular, domain structure modulation plays a crucial role in 2D magnet-based nano-spintronic devices. However, the fabrication and modulation of the desired domain structure, along with the establishment of reliable electrical write/read operations, remain significant challenges. Herein, a unique structure-shaping way to modulate domain structure is demonstrated via folding a continuous flat Fe 3 GaTe 2 nanosheet. Accompanied by magnetic domain structure transformation, the symmetric butterfly-shaped magnetoresistance (MR) curve changes to an antisymmetric field-dependent magnetoresistance. Notably, the MR exhibits either the same or opposite sign at geometrically equivalent positions, depending on the relative angle of the current flow and domain wall direction. The MR behavior with respect to sweeping field and electrodes position is due to the circulating current in the vicinity of the domain wall. More importantly, this new concept of manipulating domain structure and its associated magneto-transport behavior can inspire novel spintronic devices fabrication and application.
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Sustainability
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2025
·Vol. 17
·期 17
·7862
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IF 3.3
Linling Guo,Zihao Chen,Yutong Guo,Chaoyang Chen,Yan Wang,Xiangping Chen
The sustainable recycling of valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is critical for resource conservation and environmental protection but remains challenging due to the complex coexistence of target and impurity metals. This study systematically investigates the selective leaching behaviors of metals (Co, Li, Cu, Fe, Al) in phosphoric acid media, revealing that lithium could be preferentially extracted in mild acidic conditions (0.8 mol/L H3PO4), while complete dissolution of both Li and Co was achieved in concentrated acid (2.0 mol/L H3PO4). Kinetic analysis demonstrated that metal leaching followed a chemically controlled mechanism, with distinct extraction sequences: Li > Cu~Co > Fe > Al in dilute acid and Cu > Al~Li > Fe > Co in concentrated acid. Furthermore, we developed a closed-loop process wherein oxalic acid simultaneously precipitates Co/Li while regenerating H3PO4, enabling acid reuse with minimal efficiency loss during cyclic leaching. These findings establish a single-step phosphoric acid leaching strategy for selective metal recovery, governed by tunable acid concentration and reaction kinetics, offering a sustainable pathway for LIBs recycling.
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ADVANCED MATERIALS
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2025
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IF 26.8
Xiaohui Ju,Roshan Velluvakandy,Xianghua Wu,Miguel Angel Merlos Rodrigo,Zbyněk Heger,Kamila Bendíčková,Jan Frič,Martin Pumera
Soft microrobots, compared with their rigid counterparts, offer superior adaptability in dynamic and confined biological environments. Here, magnetically-guided liquid metal microrobots composed of gallium-indium alloys embedded with Fe nanoparticles are introduced. The unique combination of magnetic maneuverability, high surface tension, intrinsic radiopacity, and deformability allows liquid metal-based microbots to overcome limitations of both hard microrobots and fragile droplet-based systems. Under magnetic actuation, liquid metal-based magnetic microrobots exhibit controllable rolling and upstream locomotion resembling neutrophil-like navigation, enabling precise maneuvering even against physiological flow. Bridging in vitro with in vivo experiments, quail egg chorioallantoic membrane models are used to demonstrate guided transport of these microrobots through blood vessels, accumulation at tumor xenografts, and migration within subcutaneous tissues. Moreover, their strong X-ray visibility enables real-time fluoroscopic tracking, validated in porcine heart vasculature. Importantly, liquid metal-based magnetic microbots can cross endothelial barriers in a vascular flow-on-a-chip platform, while maintaining endothelial biocompatibility. By integrating deformability, magnetic steerability, and imaging visibility, liquid metal-based microrobots establish a powerful platform for minimally invasive transvascular navigation. This work highlights the potential of liquid metal-based magnetic microrobots for targeted drug delivery, image-guided therapy, and intelligent biomedical interventions.
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