COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2025
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IF 5.4
Zheyi Zhang,Qian Wei,Fen Jiao
The efficient recovery of fine-grained lepidolite remains a critical challenge in lithium resource extraction. This study proposes a flotation method leveraging mineral dissolution, focusing on the action mechanisms of Li⁺, Al³⁺, and Si⁴⁺ ions released from lepidolite and feldspar surfaces in alkaline environments. Flotation tests confirm that dissolved ions increase the flotation recovery of lepidolite from 45.24 % to 81.34 %. Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Zeta potential, laser particle size measurement, and high-speed photography demonstrate that selectively released ions induce selective particle aggregation by regulating mineral surface potentials, thereby increasing the apparent particle size. Surface tension and foam property tests show that dissolved ions reduce the surface tension of the collector solution, optimize foam stability, and enhance mineralization efficiency. This study elucidates the pivotal role of dissolved ions in fine-grained lepidolite flotation and provides new insights into interface regulation strategies for the flotation of fine silicate minerals.
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INFRARED PHYSICS & TECHNOLOGY
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2025
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IF 3.4
Tingzhen Chen,Quanjiang Lv,Siwei Liu,Haigang Hou,Guiwu Liu,Junlin Liu,Guanjun Qiao
The advancement of infrared-visible compatible stealth materials is pivotal for strengthening national defense security and driving the next frontier in stealth material technologies. Here, we propose a modification strategy for Al/porous SiO 2 (Al/p-SiO 2 ) composite films by incorporating Ag particles to modulate their spectral response, thereby achieving infrared-visible compatible stealth. The most outstanding Al/p-SiO 2 /Ag-20 exhibits excellent thermal stability, with emissivity of 0.27 in the mid-wave infrared (3-5 μm) and 0.19 in the long-wave infrared (8-14 μm) bands. In addition, compared with Al/p-SiO 2 , its visible reflectivity is reduced by 0.35, reaching as low as 0.38 (380-780 nm). To meet diverse application requirements, flexible and patterned Al/p-SiO 2 /Ag-20 composite film was fabricated, exhibiting excellent stealth performance, particularly suitable for wearable devices and fabrics. It is worth mentioning that the fabrication of Al/p-SiO 2 /Ag composite films only requires a simple, low-cost and scalable process, which provides a solid foundation for large-scale application of infrared-visible compatible stealth materials.
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JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
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2025
·Vol. 60
·期 21
·8720-8733
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IF 3.9
Zhang Wen-hua,Yi Bing,He Wen-xin,Ma Xiu-jia,Jia Yun-bo,Li Shi-qi,Guo Cai-wen,Wang Xue-wei
Industrial catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) of water electrolysis are key to realizing green and clean hydrogen production. In this study, multivariate transition metal hydroxide catalysts with high-entropy structure were prepared, which exhibited optimized electrocatalytic performance and stability for water splitting in alkaline media. Using copper foam as the substrate, samples are obtained through the step-by-step combination and tuning of the multi-components. The electrochemical performance test results show that the optimized FeCoCuMoMnOOH catalyst exhibits an exceptional catalytic effect for the OER with an overpotential of 227 mV at a current density of 100 mA/cm 2 , much superior to the performance of FeCoCuOOH and FeCoCuMoOOH. In the 30-h timed current method test, the performance of the FeCoCuMoMnOOH catalyst is essentially non-decaying and shows good stability. The XPS results indicate that the metal components are stably combined to exist as a mixture of metal phases in the samples, which exerts a beneficial synergistic effect and offers more active sites. Meanwhile, Mn as an electron donor can increase the electron density and optimize the electron transport structure, which is conducive to the electrochemical reaction rate. This work sheds light on presenting an effective strategy for constructing multi-element high-entropy combinations with modulated component ratios, which provides a new idea for designing efficient and stable transition metal hydroxyl oxide catalysts. Graphical abstract
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SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
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2025
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IF 4.6
Donghan Wang,Xiangzhi Meng,Yabing Shan,Shiyu Zhu,Ziwen Lin,Fei Shen,Juan Hou
The monitoring of heavy metal ions, especially mercury (Hg 2+ ), has become increasingly important due to their high toxicity, environmental persistence, and severe risks to human health. Herein, aluminum-doped carbon dots (Al-CDs) were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal process using glutathione and AlCl 3 ·6H 2 O as precursors. The resulting Al-CDs emitted strong and stable fluorescence, achieving a high quantum yield of 55.17%. The fluorescence of Al-CDs was efficiently and selectively quenched by Hg 2+ , enabling highly sensitive detection with a low limit of detection of 0.018 μM. This sensing method displayed remarkable selectivity toward Hg 2+ over other ions and biomolecules. For application in real water samples, this method delivered successful outcomes with high recovery rates. To support on-site detection, a smartphone-based sensing system and portable fluorescent test strips were developed, offering a convenient, low-cost, and user-friendly approach for mercury monitoring. This study demonstrates great potential of Al-CDs as efficient fluorescent probes for environmental analysis and offers a practical strategy for the facile and visual detection of toxic heavy metal ions.
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2020
·Vol. 8
·期 46
·24579-24589
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IF 11.301
Yongkang Han,Jinmei Xu,Wei Wang,Fu Long,Qunting Qu,Yan Wang,Honghe Zheng
Interfacial modification is one of the most important technologies to improve the overall electrochemical properties of Ni-rich cathodes. Herein, a novel strategy of in situ planting of an electrolyte film-forming additive on a single crystal NCM811 surface is proposed by consuming the residual lithium to develop a functional Al(Li)BOB nano-layer. Different from traditional physical coating, this approach cleverly consumed the undesirable residual lithium on the NCM811 surface. The in situ grown 30–50 nm Al(Li)BOB layer on the single crystal NCM811 cathode surface contributes to its much enhanced electrochemical performances. At a high operating voltage (charge voltage limit of 4.5 V vs. Li/Li+), the capacity retention is greatly increased from 57.0% to 83.5% after 295 cycles. Meanwhile, the incorporation of aluminum is effective in improving the thermal stability of the Ni-rich cathode. The novel interfacial strategy by in situ implanting of an electrolyte additive is of important significance for solving the critical interfacial issue for Ni-rich cathode materials.
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电化学
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能源存储
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锂离子电池
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界面工程
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纳米材料
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固态化学
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Zijun Hu,Liang Huang,Xiaotang Gan,Yan Han,Jun Chu,Zhiping Song
Rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs) are one of the most promising “post-lithium” battery technologies, but the electrochemical performance is still far from expectation due to the sluggish reaction kinetics of divalent Mg2+ ions. Herein, we report a low-cost, high-performance Mg–organic battery based on the combination of a fluorinated alkoxyaluminate electrolyte and a carbonyl polymer cathode material. First, the one-pot synthesized Mg[Al(HFIP)4]2 (HFIP = hexafluoro-2-propanol) is proved superior to the Mg[B(HFIP)4]2 analogue in both Mg anode compatibility and electrochemical window, as the electrolyte salt in the G2–DME (G2 = diethylene glycol dimethyl ether; DME = 1,2-dimethoxyethane) mixture solvent. Second, a simple wet grinding method is proposed to effectively improve the dispersion uniformity of the poly(benzoquinone-pyrrole) (PBQPy) active material in the cathode. Third, the elaborate Mg–PBQPy battery exhibits superior electrochemical performance within 0.4–3.0 V, including a high reversible capacity of 197 mA h g–1, a high average discharge voltage of 1.6 V, and a high capacity retention of 71% after 500 cycles. Finally, based on various electrochemical analysis and ex situ characterization results, we propose a general microscopic structure evolution model to reveal the electrochemical behaviors of carbonyl polymer cathode in RMBs, including the swelling of polymer active material, trapping of Mg2+ ions, and reversible redox reaction.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2021
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IF 5.316
Wenwu Zhou,Jianyong Ye,Sheng Zhuo,Danxia Yu,Ping Fang,Rong Peng,Yue Liu,Weifan Chen
The pigments with high near-infrared (NIR) reflectance hold great promise toward both fundamental types of researches and applications for the realization of comfortable indoor-temperature by mitigating urban heat island effect. However, the facile yet simple method for the NIR reflective pigments with bright color and non-toxic feature remains a huge challenge, limiting their practical application. Herein, we proposed a mild and universal method of solution combustion for constructing the non-toxic and NIR reflective yellow-green pigments of Al-doped Y 3 Fe 5 O 12 . The Y 3 Fe 4 AlO 12 pigment presented a high NIR reflectance of 87.66%, and an outstanding acid/alkali resistance. Moreover, the pigment had an impressive color performance (L* = 78.72, a* = − 4.05, b* = 40.04). Besides, the practical near-infrared reflection performance revealed that the transient surface temperature of the Y 3 Fe 4 AlO 12 pigment was 7.6 °C lower than that of the pigment with similar color on the market. This research supplied high NIR reflecting pigments of Y 3 Fe 5−x Al x O 12 as promising coatings for roofs and exterior walls of buildings, acting as a favorable solution for urban heat island effect.
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Materials Research Express
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2019
·Vol. 6
·期 8
·086472
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IF 1.449
Zhengjun Shen,Yannan Zhang,Xiaohua Yu
The interfacial microstructure of an Al-based coating on a Ti alloy surface has been designed by using phase diagrams and advanced first-principles calculations. Samples were characterized by x-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, high resolution transmission electron microscopy and energy-dispersive spectrometry. The results show that the stability sequence of the Ti–Al intermetallics was Ti3Al > TiAl > TiAl2 > TiAl3. The TiAl3 transition layer with a strong self-healing property was obtained easily by metallurgical reaction of Al and Ti. The Al atoms in TiAl3 combined rapidly with the O atoms to form a new Al2O3 protective layer in air. This work provides theoretical support for the thermal processing of Ti alloys.
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SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
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2025
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IF 6.3
Zhiqiang Zhu,Qi Xu,Xiang Li,Shengdi Zhang,Chunxi Hai,Yuan Zhou
Ca-looping-driven thermochemical energy storage (TCES) materials are highly promising options for next-generation concentrated solar power (CSP) applications. However, the heat storage performance of pure Ca-based materials largely deteriorates after repeated cycles, reducing the operational lifespan of CSP plants. To improve the cycling stability of TCES materials, a sol–gel-based strategy is developed that introduces Al and Ce into CaCO 3 powders. After 50 cycles, the conversion rates of CaCO 3 -based composites exceed 80 % and the heat storage densities reach 1600 kJ/kg, with the composite with a Ca:Al:Ce molar ratio of 100:10:2.5 exhibiting exceptional stability. This high performance is attributed to oxygen vacancies generated by Ce 3+ and the porous structure preserved by Al 3+ throughout the cycling process. Furthermore, the adsorption energies of the CaO-based composites (pertaining to the (002) plane) are calculated using density functional theory. The results showed that the N-10 M ratio can decrease the adsorption energy of CaO for CO 2 from −1.5006 to −1.6718 eV and shorten the bond length between C CO2 and O CaO from 1.41 to 1.38 Å. Furthermore, PDOS curves of C and O on N-10 exhibit a significant shift toward lower energy regions. These results demonstrate that the addition of Al and Ce can enhance the CO 2 -capture capacity. Alongside presenting a new doping strategy, this study elucidates the microscopic physical mechanism by which Al and Ce improve the properties of CaO-based materials, offering valuable guidance for developing high-performance TCES materials for CSP applications.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2018
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Xiaopeng Han,Ying Huang,Qiao Gao,Rui Fan,Xuanyi Peng
NT@Cu and Ag@GF supported the aluminum (Al) composites had been synthesized by vacuum gas pressure infiltration and their microstructure, Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), thermal and mechanical properties were investigated. Cu particles encapsulated with NT had been designed to improve the dispersion of NT and form a carbon conductive network. The chemical plating process was used to enhance the wettability between graphite flakes (GF) and Al matrix and eliminate the harmful interfacial reactions. The composites of NT3 had displayed excellent in-plane thermal conductivity (TC) of 378.48 W/mK and stable CTE in high temperature application environment. What's more, the bending strength had been enhanced to approximately 85.15 Mpa. In this study, the innovative way can be applied to fabricate NT@Cu/Ag@GF/Al composites.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2020
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IF 10.652
Gangyong Li,Mingyin Kou,Jiguo Tu,Yiwa Luo,Mingyong Wang,Shuqiang Jiao
Transition metal selenides (TMSs) are promising candidates for positive electrodes of rechargeable Al batteries (RABs) owing to their appealing merits of high specific capacity and relatively low-cost. However, TMSs suffer from fast capacity fading. To tackle the dramatic capacity loss in TMS positive electrode, herein, we design a coordination adsorption strategy into RABs using CuSe as a conversion-type positive electrode material , with significantly enhanced cycling stability and rate capability. Ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and electron microscopy measurements unveil that both Cu and Se species experience reversible redox reaction during the charge/discharge processes and the fast capacity-deterioration is due to the dissolution of electroactive Cu and Se species into the electrolyte. Theoretical calculations reveal that the suppressed shuttle effects can be attributed to the presence of strong coordination interaction between nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide and the soluble active Cu and Se species. Consequently, such delicately engineered RABs exhibit an excellent cycling stability of 216.1 mA h g −1 after 500 cycles at 500 mA g −1 with an outstanding rate performance. This study offers an alternative approach to restrain the shuttle effects of active species for achieving advanced RAB system, with the potential importance far beyond the battery chemistry.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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Peize Lyu,Wenzhao Sun,Bo Yang,Wanqi Chen,Ruolan Tang,Haile Yan,Zongbin Li,Song Li,Liang Zuo
Magnéli-phase Ti 4 O 7 exhibits broadband photothermal conversion but suffers from rapid oxidation to optically inactive TiO 2 , severely restricting its deployment in high-temperature solar-thermal systems. Here, we demonstrate that Al doping provides an effective dual-function strategy to simultaneously enhance the oxidation resistance and optical stability of Ti 4 O 7 while maintaining its intrinsic photothermal performance. Al-doped Ti 4 O 7 powders (0–10 at. %) were synthesized via hydrogen reduction, and their structural evolution, oxidation kinetics, and spectral responses were systematically evaluated under controlled oxidative environments (300–500 °C, 2–10 h). Al 3+ incorporation induces lattice distortion and electronic localization, which increase oxygen migration barriers and suppress electron-assisted oxidation. During annealing, Al–O–Ti species progressively transform into Al–O–Al–enriched surface layers, forming a robust diffusion barrier that significantly retards the Ti 4 O 7 → TiO 2 conversion. As a result, the 10 at. % Al-doped sample retains a high solar absorptance of 95.8% after 400 °C/10 h oxidation, outperforming undoped Ti 4 O 7 (92.2%). Moreover, controlled oxidation produces Ti 4 O 7 @TiO 2 core–shell structures with statistically enhanced near-infrared absorption arising from multiple interfacial reflections and scattering–induced phase accumulation. Kinetic analysis confirms reduced oxidation rates and increased activation barriers across the full temperature window. These results establish Al-doped Ti 4 O 7 as a durable, thermally stable photothermal material suitable for solar selective absorbing coatings, concentrated solar power receivers, and other high-temperature chemical engineering processes requiring long-term optical and structural robustness.
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