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2024
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Hongda Zhang,Guanghui Xu,Yong Yu
Photocatalytic activation of environmental-friendly and lowcost peracetic acid (PAA) is a “green” strategy for wastewater treatment. Herein, C 2 N 3 , an allotrope of g-C 3 N 4 , was prepared for the first time via a simple calcination. The C 2 N 3 /PAA/Vis system was used to degrade sulfamethoxazole (SMX) and inactivate E. coli . The SMX was completed removed within 70 min, and its degradation rate constant was 10 times that of g-C 3 N 4 /PAA/Vis system. The system showed excellent degradation performance under wastewater simulation experiments. Electrochemical and EPR experiments verified that C 2 N 3 acted as an electron donor under visible light, and its electrons were transferred to O 2 to produce O 2 – . PAA acted as another electron acceptor and accepted electrons to generate 1 O 2 via non-radical pathways. This work reveals that high–efficiency bifurcated electron transport processes enhanced the degradation of contaminants and provides a superior metal–free catalyst/matrix-material for further doping to improve the performance in other applications.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2025
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Lu Chen,Zhengkai Wu,Xueying Cheng,Shuyu Chen,Jiaxin Zhao,Hang Li,Yingna Guo,Qingkun Shang
In this paper, Bi 4 O 5 I 2 /α-Bi 2 O 3 composite photocatalysts were successfully prepared by loading Bi 4 O 5 I 2 nanosheets on the surface of α-Bi 2 O 3 nanorods. The photocatalytic performance was investigated for the degradation of propranolol under visible light. Bi 4 O 5 I 2 /α-Bi 2 O 3 (30) could degrade 95 % of propranolol within 120 min, and the degradation rates of propranolol were 64.3 and 2.68 times that of α-Bi 2 O 3 and Bi 4 O 5 I 2 , respectively. The mineralization degree of propranolol reached 54.7 %, which was also much higher than that of Bi 4 O 5 I 2 and α-Bi 2 O 3 alone. Based on the results of high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS), the possible degradation pathways and products of propranolol were proposed, and the environmental toxicity of the degradation products was evaluated. The formation mechanism of Bi 4 O 5 I 2 /α-Bi 2 O 3 Z-type heterojunction was proposed by investigating the band structure and photoelectric properties of the composite photocatalyst. This work provides a successful example for the construction and application of new heterojunction photocatalysts.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2024
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Mengxia Wang,Xiaran Miao,Feng Guo,Zhiqing Deng,Fenggang Bian,Tiqiao Xiao,Chunhai Chen
The use of renewable bioresources and their nanoforms in developing edible coating materials is considered a promising approach for preserving food freshness. Herein, cellulose nanofibers (CNF) with different morphologies were combined with gelatin to prepare composite preservation film following by brushing over the surface of cherry tomatoes as an edible coating. The gelatin-based composite film containing 0.3 % CNF20 (GC2–0.3) exhibited the lowest water vapor permeability (WVP, 1.97 × 10 −4 barrer), lower oxygen permeability (OP, 2.54 × 10 −2 barrer), higher transparency (Tr = 85.28 %) and excellent mechanical properties (σ = 47.45 MPa, E = 1.84 GPa). When coated on cherry tomatoes, it maintained good luster and freshness, significantly reducing the water loss of cherry tomatoes. The weight loss was only 16 % after 14 days of storage at 25 °C and 30 % humidity, compared to >30 % for the uncoated cherry tomatoes. This work provides a viable strategy for developing sustainable, green fresh-keeping materials that can prolong the storage time of the putrescible food.
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JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
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2024
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Dong-Mei Zhou,Li-Jian Chen,Xu Zhao,Li-Xia Yan,Xiu-Ping Yan
Photocatalysis is considered as an environmentally friendly and sustainable method as it can produce active species to degrade pollutants. However, its applications are hindered by the turbidity of pollutants and the requirements for continuous or repeated in situ irradiation. To avoid the need for continuous in situ irradiation in the photocatalytic process, herein we report the doping of Cu(II) ions into zinc gallate (ZnGa 2 O 4 ) as traps to capture photo-generated electrons. In this way, long lifetime charge release and separation were effectively achieved for the persistent degradation of organic dyes in wastewater. The Cu(II) doped ZnGa 2 O 4 (ZGC) nanoparticles with a small size about 7.7 nm synthesized via a hydrothermal method exhibited a persistent photocatalytic activity with continuous production of reactive oxygen species for at least 96 h without in situ irradiation due to its unique electronic structure and carrier transport path, and enabled to degrade 82.2 % of rhodamine B in 1 h. Further investigation revealed that the doped Cu(II) ions occupied the octahedral sites of ZGC and highly increased the persistent production and availability of active species for the persistent degradation of organic dyes under pre-illuminated conditions.
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PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
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2025
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Yanyi Duan,Jiangjiexing Wu,Aihua Qiao,Xin Guo,Xiaotian Ge,Wei Qi,Anastasia Penkova,Rongxin Su
Marine optical devices face significant biofouling challenges, which compromise their transparency and disrupt their functionality. Existing coatings, typically relying on toxic biocides or dynamic surfaces, harm the marine environment and fail to meet the signal stability required for high-performance equipment. In this study, we introduce a fully bio-based approach to transparent antifouling coatings by developing zwitterionic cellulose nanofibers (ZCNF) modified with lysine, arginine, and histidine. Notably, this innovative modification exhibits enhanced hydrophilicity and antifouling properties compared to unmodified cellulose nanofibers, while also forming a stable antifouling surface, overcoming the key limitations of conventional materials. Laboratory and marine field tests demonstrate the remarkable long-term performance of ZCNF coatings, achieving up to 90 % antifouling efficiency in controlled environments and 80 % in real-world conditions after 150 days. This work provides a sustainable alternative for marine optical coatings, advancing the application of bio-based nanomaterials to address real-world marine challenges.
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2025
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Wang Qingxiang,Niu Zhaoxuan,Cheng Wanli,Yang Ming,Yan Jie,Lu Jiqing,Yu Haijiao,Yue Yiying,Wei Yen,Wang Dong,Zhang Shichao,Ding Bin,Han Guangping
Biomass materials have been widely used in various industries to achieve a carbon-neutral and sustainable society. Here, we show a heterogeneous corn-based precursor strategy that transforms low-value agricultural waste into structural air filters composed of alternating microfibers (2.61 ± 1.11 µm) with grooved surface and nanofibers (0.29 ± 0.18 µm). Utilizing a green solute-solvent system of zein derived from corn and cellulose extracted from corn straw, the process ensures sustainability across raw material sources, fabrication, filtration, and end-of-life degradation. By tailoring relative humidity and incorporating cellulose, an incomplete nonsolvent-induced phase separation is triggered, leading to a corn-based dual-network filter with high filtration performance (>99.99% PM 0.3 removal) and low pressure drop (45 Pa). The life cycle assessment demonstrates that the corn-based filter results in lower carbon emissions and environmental impacts than petroleum-based filters. This work provides a promising pathway toward the development of sustainable and disposable filtration materials.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Ting Zhou,Wenyi Dong,Xuechuan Li,Weigang Liu,Mengke Qiang,Hongjie Wang
High-valent ferric oxide species (HV-Fe(IV)) has been increasingly explored to selectively and efficiently remove pollutants from wastewater owing to its high reduction potential, long lifetime, and valuable resistance to anions. However, the directional production of HV-Fe(IV) and its mechanism remain challenging. Herein, a biochar-based catalyst with monoatomic Fe-trans-N 2 O 2 configuration and rich COOH group (SAFe-NKBC) was rationally constructed via KOH and supramolecular organic framework co-pyrolysis. As a result, the SAFe-NKBC/PMS system exhibited exceptional catalytic performance, achieving rapid sulfamethoxazole degradation (97.4% within 10 min) and TOC removal (73.1%). Mechanistic investigations revealed the cooperative catalytic role of single-atom Fe-trans-N 2 O 2 and COOH in biochar support via surface-confinement effect in boosting peroxymonosulfate activation and directional HV-Fe(IV) generation, mediating spatially coupled electron transfer and promoting selective oxidation pathways. Furthermore, a structure–activity relationship for various para-substituted anilines was systematically established via quantitative structure–activity relationship modeling based on different adsorption and oxidation descriptors. The valid descriptors were confirmed to predict reactivity, offering a molecular-level framework for water purification. Meanwhile, the catalyst demonstrated excellent resistance to matrix interference, long-term stability in flow-through systems, and significantly reduced toxicity of degradation byproducts, underscoring its potential in sustainable and precision-oriented water remediation. This work offered new insights into rational SAC design and reactivity prediction for sustainable water remediation.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Hongwu Liao,Chong Wang,Jiaxian Zheng,Zhuo Chen,Yulin Zhou,Chengning Ye,Xiangfeng Lin,Meng An,Yusuke Yamauchi,Yusuke Asakura,Zhanhui Yuan
Photocatalytic depolymerization of lignin offers a sustainable approach to producing high-value-added aromatic compounds. Recently, carbon nitride has demonstrated notable selectivity for the C C bonds in lignin model compounds. However, limitations of pure carbon nitride include the low mobility of photogenerated electrons and the difficulty in precisely controlling the cleavage pathways and products of C C bonds. In this study, we constructed an S-Scheme heterojunction by in situ loading of Ce ions onto C 3 N 4 to form a CeO 2 /C 3 N 4 composite. This heterojunction achieves efficient lignin depolymerization under blue LED irradiation in an oxygen-rich environment. Comparative analysis indicated that the yield of primary products, benzaldehyde and phenyl formate, increased by 7.8-fold and 7.75-fold, respectively, compared with pure CeO 2 , and by 1.4 and 1.8 times relative to unmodified C 3 N 4 . After optimizing the reaction conditions, dealkalized lignin is applied to the system and successfully depolymerized. Comprehensive characterization and theoretical simulations verify the heterojunction's ability to enhance carrier separation and redox activity, with CeO 2 serving as an active dehydrogenation site that significantly boosts the depolymerization efficiency of lignin model compounds. This photocatalytic strategy presents a valuable step forward in lignin valorization and supports the sustainable utilization of biomass resources.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2025
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Yichao Chen,Ruidong Ming,Jingyi Wang,Zhuohao Bao,Linxin Lu,Zhengliang Du,Yiheng Song,Xianze Yin,Xianjie Wen
Addressing industrial fluorine waste disposal while enhancing fluorinated triboelectric materials constitutes dual critical challenges. By compounding oxygen-free CaF 2 nanoparticles synthesized from solidified fluoride ions with PVDF, this study achieves simultaneous environmental remediation and triboelectric enhancement. The synergistic mechanisms include: (1) Intrinsic negative triboelectric polarity enhancement (work function increased from 4.97 to 5.31 eV); (2) Aggregated state modulation ( β -phase: 76.8 % to 90.8 %; crystallinity: 43.5 % to 48.9 %); (3) Interfacial polarization (>25 % dielectric constant increase at 1 kHz). The 20 wt% CaF 2 /PVDF composite film exhibits 128 V open-circuit voltage, 43 nC transferred charge, and 403.3 mW/m 2 power density - representing 2.79-fold enhancement over pure PVDF. The composite maintains >95 % output stability through 3000 bending cycles and functions effectively as wearable strain sensors for human motion monitoring. This integrated strategy establishes a sustainable paradigm merging waste valorization with high-performance triboelectric material design.
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CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2024
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Dongxiao Wang,Zheng Lan,Yue Li,Ying Huang,Kun Yin,Lixia Yang,Liangjiu Bai,Donglei Wei,Huawei Yang,Hou Chen,Mingchuan Luo
Comprehensive Summary Photocatalytic aerobic oxidative desulfurization (PAODS) is a sustainable alternative technology to traditional, energy-intensive fuel desulfurization methods. Nonetheless, its advancement is hindered by the notable challenge of inadequate electron-hole separation efficiency within the existing catalytic systems. Herein, a Janus 2D/2D heterostructure composed of Co 3 O 4 and CoMoO 4 is reported for the PAODS of thiophenic sulfides. Through a combination of detailed experimental characterizations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations, we elucidate the formation of a type II p-n heterojunction in the catalyst, significantly enhancing electron-hole separation through electric field force and reducing the possibility of electron-hole recombination due to the spatial separation of redox centres. The photocatalyst exhibits exceptional activity and demonstrates an impressive performance of 10.4 mmol·g –1 ·h –1 in the oxidation of dibenzothiophene (DBT). Moreover, the photocatalyst demonstrates profound desulfurization capabilities in real diesel, reinforcing its promising prospects for industrial application. These discoveries provide invaluable insights, both scientifically and practically, towards the development of advanced photocatalysts for PAODS processes.
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ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
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2024
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Xin Yang,Yuxiang Du,Pengjie Jiang,Rui Fu,Lipeng Liu,Changqing Miao,Rongrong Xie,Yinghui Liu,Yaxiong Wang,Huazheng Sai
Aerogel fibers are good thermal insulators, suitable for weaving, and show potential as the next generation of intelligent textiles that can effectively reduce heat consumption for personal thermal management. However, the production of continuous aerogel fibers from biomass with sufficient strength and radial elasticity remains a significant challenge. Herein, continuous gel fibers were produced via wet spinning using agarose (AG) as the matrix, 2,2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNs) as the reinforcing agent, and no other chemical additives by utilizing the gelling properties of AG. Supercritical drying and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) were then used to produce hydrophobic AG-TOCN aerogel fibers (HATAFs). During CVD, the HATAF gel skeleton was covered with an isostructural silica coating. Consequently, the HATAFs can recover from radial compression under 60% strain. Moreover, the HATAFs have low densities (≤0.14 g cm–3), high porosities (≥91.8%), high specific surface areas (≥188 m2 g–1), moderate tensile strengths (≤1.75 MPa), excellent hydrophobicity (water contact angles of >130°), and good thermal insulating properties at different temperatures. Thus, HATAFs are expected to become a new generation of materials for efficient personal thermal management.
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
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2024
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Yuhang Ren,Yu Tian,Yating Lu,Dongyu Nie,Huayi Zhu,Xia Yang
Malathion (MA) is a widely used organophosphorus pesticide globally. Developing efficient photocatalysts is crucial for eliminating MA pollution in water by photocatalytic technology. This study focuses on preparing a series of H-PDI supermolecule/NH 2 -MIL-101(Fe) (PM) materials by amidating NH 2 -MIL-101(Fe) with the more stable H-PDI supermolecule, forming a covalent O C–NH bond. Among these materials, 40 %PM (indicating a mass percentage content of 40 % H-PDI supermolecule in PM) exhibited the best performance for degradation of MA. Under simulated sunlight irradiation of a 10 mg·L 1 MA solution for 180 min, the reaction rate constants of 40 %PM were 5.95 times and 3.13 times higher than those of NH 2 -MIL-101(Fe) and H-PDI supermolecule, respectively. The enhanced performance is attributed to the formation of Z-scheme heterojunctions in the 40 %PM composite lead to fast separation of photogenerated e − and h + . Combining the results of HPLC-MS with Fukui Function, the HOMO, LUMO, and pathway of degradation of MA attracted by 1 O 2 , •OH, and h + were speculated. The pathway involves oxidation, demethylation, P-S bond breakage, decarboxylation, and final conversion to some inorganic molecules. The toxicity of the degradation byproducts were lower than that of MA estimated by Toxicity Estimation Software Tool.
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