CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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IF 13.2
Jianying Wang,Xu Luo,Tongzhou Li,Jingchen Na,Wanxiu Pang,Hongjie Zhang,Jinkai Hao,Zhigang Shao
Developing efficient and stable single-atom catalysts (SACs) for acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) offers a promising direction toward achieving economical and sustainable development of proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE). However, their widespread application remains hindered by intrinsic stability challenges. Herein, we engineered an m-Ir SA -CeO 2 catalyst featuring an Ir-O-Ce 4-δ (0 < δ <1) coordination that delivered exceptional efficiency and stability in PEMWE. In this configuration, low-valent Ce species stabilized high-valent Ir active sites through lattice charge compensation, significantly enhancing catalyst activity and durability. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations revealed electron transfer from Ir to Ce through the Ir-O-Ce 4-δ coordination, which optimized oxygen intermediate adsorption in the adsorbate evolution mechanism and reduced the ionic character of Ir O bonds to boost intrinsic activity and structural stability. The m-Ir SA -CeO 2 achieved a 267 mV overpotential with >500 h stability at 10 mA cm −2 in 0.1 M HClO 4 . Furthermore, the PEMWE electrolyzer employing the m-Ir SA -CeO 2 anode catalyst maintained stable operation at 100 mA cm −2 for >1000 h with an ultralow Ir loading of 0.12 mg cm −2 .
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SEPARATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 2.3
Shijie Tang,Jiaxue Li,Hailin Yang,Ming Duan,Shenwen Fang
This study evaluated the thermal and electrical dehydration performance of eight polyether amines with varying molecular weights and HLB values for W/O crude oil emulsion breaking before and after alkylation modification. The experimental results demonstrated that the dehydration rates of polyether amine both before and after modification were less than 30%. However, all polyether amines can enhance the electrical dehydration rate, with the modified polyether amines having higher dehydration rate. Specifically, the modified polyether amine P20-H2.8 achieved a dehydration rate of 64.29% under conditions of 4 kV, 60°C, and a dosage of 200 mg/L, which is 2.25 times higher than that without any chemical agent addition. Interfacial property studies revealed that the modified polyether amines exhibited superior interfacial activity and stronger ability to reduce the elastic modulus of the oil-water interface under the electric field, thereby contributing to their better demulsification performance. Nevertheless, the electrical dehydration rate of the modified polyether amine P20-H2.8 was still much lower than that of conventional block polyether demulsifier, indicating a need for further improvement in interfacial activity. Although the research results of polyether amines are not very good, it expands the research direction of demulsifiers and provides some new insights for demulsifier development.
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Environmental Technology & Innovation
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2025
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IF 7.1
Lei Zheng,Rongzhen Ma,Hong Liu,Changsheng Jiang,Cheng Song
A microfluidic-fluorometric platform integrated with carbon dots was developed for the real-time and sensitive detection of Chromium(VI) (Cr 6 + ). Chitosan and o-Phenylenediamine were used as precursors to synthesize nitrogen-doped carbon dots (OPD-CDs) via a solvothermal method. The OPD-CDs exhibited a monodisperse spherical nanostructure with an average diameter of 3.86 ± 0.09 nm, a quantum yield of 36.77 %, and a surface enriched with amino and carboxyl functional groups. Cr 6+ induced selective fluorescence quenching through a charge transfer mechanism, where electron donation from surface amines suppressed radiative recombination, accompanied by emission red-shift and increased Stokes shift. Furthermore, quenched OPD-CDs was able to restore fluorescence by adding H 2 O 2 . OPD-CDs demonstrated a detection limit of 0.73 μM and a linear range of 0.2–210 μM under the conventional spectrofluorometry. When incorporated into a microfluidic chip, the OPD-CDs integrated platform achieved a rapid response within 1 min, a detection limit of 1.04 μM, and high selectivity against 26 potential interfering ions. Spike-recovery tests in tap and river water samples yielded recoveries of 98.6–104.7 % (RSD ≤ 2.2 %), confirming its practicality for on-site water quality monitoring. This study innovatively merges optoelectronics features of carbon dots with the microfluidic miniaturization, enabling portable and real-time monitoring of Cr 6+ , which highlights critical needs for rapid detection of heavy metals in accidental pollution events and water quality surveillance.
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Journal of Water Process Engineering
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2025
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IF 6.7
Yongzhi Tu,Ziming Zhang,Peien Huang,Jiale Zou,Zhi Xiong,Meiting Zheng,Zhifei Ma,Jianxin Chen
Unlike conventional Fe₃O₄-MnO₂ composites, an architecture-engineered Fe₃O₄-MnO₂ (FM-21) heterostructure was constructed by anchoring Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles onto α-MnO₂ nanorods. Under visible light irradiation, the FM-21/PDS system achieves 96.5 % Orange II degradation within 60 min with a kinetic rate constant of 0.0596 min −1 , significantly outperforming its individual components and dark condition controls. Multiple characterization techniques confirm that the unique interfacial configuration establishes a direct Z-scheme charge transfer pathway, substantially enhancing charge carrier separation efficiency. XPS analysis provides direct evidence that visible light accelerates the co-cycling of Fe 3+ /Fe 2+ and Mn 4+ /Mn 3+ redox pairs, thereby maintaining highly efficient PDS activation. Quenching experiments and EPR analysis further reveal that the synergistic effect between radical and non-radical pathways, which is dominated by singlet oxygen ( 1 O₂) and holes (h + ), drives the degradation process. This mechanism enables the degradation of various pollutants with minimal dependence on their charge characteristics, demonstrating the catalyst's broad applicability. The catalyst also exhibits practical advantages including magnetic separability and stable performance over five consecutive cycles. This study demonstrates that the synthesized FM-21 exhibits significant potential for visible light-enhanced PDS activation in eliminating recalcitrant organic pollutants.
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CARBON
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2025
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Yadong Li,Yajuan Zhang,Liang Lv,Liuyuan Han,Zhen Guo,Han-Pu Liang,Xilong Wang,Yousheng Yin
The rational design of Pt-based alloy electrocatalysts is vital to improve the durability and performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, the instability caused by transition metal leaching and insufficient particle confinement remains a major challenge. Herein, the development of highly dispersed PtFe alloys with rare-earth Gd doping and carbon confinement (PtFeGd x /N–C) by a synergistic strategy of coordination engineering and Gd–O species incorporation is reported. A nitrogen-doped porous carbon support was synthesized via pyrolysis of ZIF-8 precursors containing EDTA-FeNa and Gd(NO 3 ) 3 , yielding uniformly dispersed Gd–Fe oxide domains. Subsequent wet impregnation and in situ alloying with H 2 PtCl 6 generated highly dispersed PtFeGd x nanoparticles. The optimized PtFeGd40/N–C catalyst exhibited a high half-wave potential of 0.94 V and a mass activity of 0.94 A mg Pt −1 , with only 0.5 % activity loss after 100,000 durability cycles. Structural characterizations confirmed strong coordination among Pt, Fe, and Gd, with Gd predominantly present as oxidized species. DFT calculations revealed that Gd and Gd–O doping effectively modulate the Pt d-band center, optimize intermediate adsorption energies, and reduce the reaction barrier to 0.332 eV. This work highlights the synergistic role of rare-earth doping and carbon confinement in enhancing ORR activity and stability, offering a promising strategy for the development of durable Pt-based electrocatalysts for PEMFCs.
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2020
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IF 7.182
Juanjuan Fu,Yinglian Zhu,Fansheng Cheng,Shuangling Zhang,Tiantian Xiu,Yue Hu,Shuo Yang
For preparing stable water-in-oil-in-water emulsion, the role of nanoparticles in stabilizing the interface is very important. In this study, chitosan hydrochloride-carboxymethyl chitosan (CHC-CMC) nanoparticles were prepared considering electrostatic interactions; then the emulsion was prepared and the stability characteristics in presence of NaCl (0–200 mmol/L) and 30 d storage were studied. CHC-CMC nanoparticles (261 nm) were obtained when the CHC: CMC ratio was 1:2. CHC-CMC formation was verified by FT-IR when a new peak appeared at 1580 cm −1 ; W 2 contained 2 wt % CHC-CMC and W 1 contained 1 wt % sodium alginate , the creaming index (81.6 %) was higher for the emulsions than Tween 80 (67.4 %) after 30 d. Confocal laser scanning microscopy confirmed the double microstructures, in contrast to the collapse with Tween 80, because the CHC-CMC nanoparticles were densely adsorbing on the oil-water interface. This indicates that CHC-CMC has a stronger ability to stabilize W 1 /O/W 2 emulsion than Tween 80.
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Advanced Materials Interfaces
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2022
·Vol. 9
·期 9
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IF 6.389
Pengcheng Wang,Changlai Wang,Yang Yang,Shi Chen,Zhiyu Cheng,Minxue Huang,Huigang Tong,Qianwang Chen
Highly active and low-cost anodic hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) catalysts play a significant role in the large-scale application of anion exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs). Herein, a novel anodic HOR electrocatalyst with RuP nanoparticles loaded on N, O codoped porous hollow carbon (RuP/NOC) is prepared. The catalyst exhibits high catalytic activity toward HOR, achieving a kinetic mass activity of 3.25 mA µg –1 PGM at 50 mV, 13 times higher than that of Ru/NOC and even superior to that of Pt/C. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations demonstrate that the transfer of electrons from ruthenium to phosphorus shifts down the d-band center of Ru, weakening the hydroxyl binding energy and decreasing the reaction energy barrier for HOR, thus enhancing the catalytic activity of Ru.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2023
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IF 9.9
Yong Lu,Gaohong Wu,Xiaohui Zhao,Xiaoxu Wang,Wenming Zhang,Zhanyu Li
Due to their high reactivity and theoretical capacity, chalcogen elements have been favored and applied in many battery studies. However, the high surface charge density and high solubility of these elements as electrode materials have hindered their deeper exploration due to the shuttle effect. In this article, organic structural triphenylphosphine is used as a molecular main chain structure, and chalcogen elements O, S, and Se are introduced to combine with P as active sites. This approach not only takes advantage of the beneficial effects of the aromatic ring on the physical and chemical properties of the chalcogen element but also allows for the optimization of its advantages. By utilizing Triphenylphosphine selenide (TP-Se) as the cathode material in aluminum-ion batteries(AIBs), a high-performance Al-organic battery was fabricated, which exhibited a high initial capacity of 180.6 mAh g −1 and stable cycling for up to 1000 cycles. Based on density functional theory (DFT) calculations, TP-Se exhibits a smaller energy gap, which renders it favorable for chemical reactions. Moreover, the calculated results suggest that TP-Se tends to undergo redox reactions with AlCl 2 + . The molecular structure of triphenylphosphine and its combination with Se offers an enticing pathway for designing cathode materials in aluminum-organic batteries.
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MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2017
·Vol. 26
·期 3
·672-679
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IF 1.277
Liu Zhenbao,Wang Xiaohong,Zhang Hang,Zhang Shanshan,Li Yiqian,Liu Yanfei,Peng Dongming
Berberine owns multiple pharmacological activities, especially anti-inflammatory activity. To enhance the anti-inflammatory therapeutic efficiency of berberine, a series of novel 9- O -substituted berberine derivatives ( 5a – 5d ) were synthesized and their anti-inflammatory activities were evaluated. 13 C-NMR, 1 H-NMR, IR and high resolution mass spectrum (HRMS) results indicated that these derivatives were successfully synthesized. The xylene-induced inflammatory mice model demonstrated that these derivatives showed dose-dependent inhibition of ear inflammatory swelling. Comparing to berberine, ibuprofen and naproxen-modified berberine derivatives enhanced anti-inflammatory activities, while aspirin and nicotinic acid-modified berberine derivatives showed lower anti-inflammatory effects at the same dosages. This could be attributed to the enhanced inhibition of secretion of cytokines, including interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor-α, by ibuprofen and naproxen berberine derivatives, while aspirin and nicotinic acid berberine derivatives showed lower inhibition of tumor necrosis factor-α than berberine. These results suggest that ibuprofen and naproxen-modified berberine derivatives are promising new anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2024
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IF 13.3
Haiyang Wang,Hao Zhuang,Chunyan Wu,Bangting Wang,Shijie Zhang,Yao Wang,Li Liu,Lianzhen Yu,Lei Zhang,Su Jing,Zhining Fan
The limited treatment options for colorectal cancer (CRC) and its adverse effects of chemotherapy underscore the urgent need for innovative therapeutic strategies. Focusing on early cellular glycosylation, particularly through the targeting of O-GlcNAcylation with small-molecule inhibitors, emerges as a promising direction. In this study, we developed artificial cell-like nanovesicles with a bilayer membrane structure to encapsulate OSMI-1, a specific inhibitor of O-GlcNAc transferase, aimed at inhibiting CRC progression. To enhance the effectiveness and specificity of the treatment, these self-targeted nanovesicles (T–Se–Lip–OSMI) were reinforced using internal diselenide bridges enabling redox-responsive release within the tumor microenvironment. In vitro assays revealed that T–Se–Lip–OSMI substantially diminished CRC cell proliferation, migration, and invasion. This was further validated using patient-derived organoid models, which highlighted the superior therapeutic efficacy of T–Se–Lip–OSMI over nanovesicles without the diselenide bridge. Subsequent in vivo studies confirmed its targeted delivery and pronounced suppression of tumor growth. Further mechanistic analysis illustrated that the therapeutic effect was mediated through the inhibition of O-GlcNAcylation of the Yes-associated protein (YAP), ultimately preventing the nuclear translocation of YAP and the activation of oncogenic downstream targets. This study leverages the unique properties of the diselenide bridge to enhance stability and functionality of the nanovesicles, offering a novel avenue for targeted CRC treatment.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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IF 9.4
Tingyuan Zhang,Lingxiao Song,Jiahui Yang,Jiajia Wang,Dong Feng,Baojun Ma
Heteroatom doping is a promising strategy for optimizing the photocatalytic activity of semiconductors. However, relying solely on single-element doping often poses challenges in modulating the capabilities of semiconductors. Herein, we adopt a strategy of simultaneously modifying ZnIn 2 S 4 with the double non-metallic elements nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O) to form (N, O)-ZnIn 2 S 4 . Interestingly, (N, O)-ZnIn 2 S 4 exhibits significantly higher hydrophilicity and specific surface area compared to pristine ZnIn 2 S 4 . The contact angle decreases from 24° to 21°, while the specific surface area increases from 56 m 2 /g to 75 m 2 /g. The hydrogen production rate of (N, O)-ZnIn 2 S 4 reaches 400 μmol/h/g, which is 2.52 times higher than that of pristine ZnIn 2 S 4 . Photoelectrochemical characterization reveals that (N, O)-ZnIn 2 S 4 has a lower overpotential, higher photocurrent, lower resistance, reduced fluorescence intensity, and shorter fluorescence lifetime. Additionally, co-catalyst loading boosts the hydrogen production activity of ZnCo 2 S 4 /(N, O)-ZnIn 2 S 4 from 548 μmol/h/g to 810 μmol/h/g, compared to ZnCo 2 S 4 /ZnIn 2 S 4 . This study presents a dual non-metallic modification strategy to enhance semiconductor properties, achieving superior performance in photocatalytic hydrogen production.
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Materials Today Chemistry
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2021
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Y. Ji,W. Luo,Y. Liu,Z. He,N. Cheng,Z. Zhang,X. Qi,J. Zhong,L. Ren
The bottleneck of alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction lies in the kinetically sluggish brought from multistep reaction processes involving water adsorption and dissociation, as well as hydrogen adsorption. In this work, we successfully synthesized o-CoSe 2 /c-CoSe 2 heterostructures anchored on MoSe 2 nanosheets to powerfully promote reaction processes. As an electrocatalyst , it exhibits a low overpotential of 112 mV at 10 mA/cm 2 and a Tafel slope of 96.9 mV/dec for an alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction . Moreover, the as-prepared catalyst can behave as both cathode and anode for overall water splitting , which only requires 1.61 V cell voltage at 10 mA/cm 2 . Significantly, the cell voltage can be further reduced to 1.53 V at 10 mA/cm 2 for water electrolysis under the simulated solar irradiation owing to such a semiconductor-based heterostructure that facilitates the separation of photogenerated charges. Here, the improving overall performance of this ternary electrocatalyst is attributed to the multifunctionality and synergistic interaction of different components in this heterogeneous material . The work provides a novel strategy to design active catalysts simultaneously using electric energy and solar energy for effective water splitting.
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