HIGH PERFORMANCE POLYMERS
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2017
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IF 1.179
Jun Song,Zhendong Dai,Jingyu Li,Haichao Zhao,Liping Wang
Boron nitride-hydroxyl (BN–OH) was synthesized with silane coupling agent (KH550) in order to achieve epoxy/BN nanocomposites with excellent thermal, tribological, and mechanical properties. This is an efficient method to improve epoxy nanocomposite properties. These properties were investigated by friction and wear test, thermogravimetric analysis, and dynamic mechanical analysis. The wear mechanisms were studied by scanning electron microscopy. Surface modification of BN–OH with silane coupling agent significantly enhanced its thermal stability. Storage modulus of the nanocomposite with 2% epoxy/BN increased by nearly 300% in comparison with that of pure epoxy. The results exhibit outstanding performance of the epoxy/BN nanocomposites compared with pure epoxy resin.
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化学工程
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RSC Advances
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2020
·Vol. 10
·期 13
·7619-7627
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IF 3.119
Chunmei Xiao,Jianming Lin
The existence of Pb(II) ions in water systems poses significant potential hazards to public health and the environment. In the present study, poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropanesulfonic acid) (PAMPS) brush-modified Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 nanotubes were prepared, and their adsorption efficiency against the Pb(II) ions was investigated. The characterization results of FTIR spectroscopy, TGA, TEM, and XPS indicated the successful grafting of PAMPS on the surface of free Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 NTs, and the prepared PAMPS-g-Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 NTs exhibited a 6–8 nm grafting layer, which could provide abundant binding sites for metal adsorption. During the Pb(II) removal process, a pH-dependent adsorption behavior was observed, and the adsorption processes fitted well with the pseudo-second-order kinetic model and the Langmuir isotherm model. Compared with unmodified Ni3Si2O5(OH)4, the PAMPS-g-Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 NTs exhibited obviously faster adsorption of Pb(II) and higher equilibrium adsorption capacity for the removal of Pb(II). The maximum adsorption capacity calculated via the Langmuir isotherm model was 0.653 mmol g−1 (135.3 mg g−1) at 298 K. In a metal coexisting system, the total adsorption capacity of the NTs was increased; this indicated the potential of the proposed NTs in the removal of Pb(II) from metal coexisting wastewater. This study showed the significant potential of PAMPS-g-Ni3Si2O5(OH)4 NTs in the effective removal of Pb(II).
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环境科学
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JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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2020
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IF 9.038
Xuan Liu,Chang’an Wang,Tao Zhu,Qiang Lv,Defu Che
In this paper, the simultaneous removal of SO 2 and NO x catalyzed by Fe-Mo mixed oxides at varying Mo/Fe atomic ratios was reported for the first time with the aim of reducing H 2 O 2 consumption and elucidating the roles of Fe and Mo species in the catalytic process. Fe-Mo mixed oxides with varying Mo/Fe atomic ratios were synthesized and the catalytic performances were systematically studied. The catalyst with Mo/Fe atomic ratio of 2.0 exhibited the highest activity, with which removal efficiencies of 89.4 % for NO x and 100 % for SO 2 can be attained at extremely low H 2 O 2 dosage. Products analysis revealed that SO 2 was mainly removed via wet scrubber, while the adequate oxidation resulting from OH radicals was the prerequisite for NO x removal. The redox pair of Fe 2+ /Fe 3+ played a significant role in decomposing H 2 O 2 , while Mo species had double effect on catalytic activity. Higher Mo content resulted in abundant oxygen vacancies and stronger surface acidity, which favored OH formation. However, the excessive Mo content involved severe surface Mo enrichment and remarkably reduced the active sites of Fe species. The H 2 O 2 /Fe-Mo catalyst system showed excellent stability and had a promising prospect for simultaneously removing SO 2 and NO x in coal-fired flue gas.
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催化化学
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COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
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2022
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IF 5.518
Yufen Gu,Bobo Guo,Zao Yi,Xianwen Wu,Jiao Zhang,Hua Yang
One decisive factor for the photocatalytic performance of ZnSn(OH) 6 (ZSO) is nanoparticle morphology. However, the mechanism of the well-defined morphology preparation remains unknown, which leads to the systematic investigation of various parameters in the hydrothermal method . Here, shell-like hollow Archimedean ZSO nanocubes were prepared by a hydrothermal method under suitable conditions, with a uniform particle size distribution and superior dispersion. The effects of hydrothermal time, temperature, pH and surfactant on the microscopic morphology and photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye were investigated. The enhanced photodegradation efficiencies ( η ) of MB were 97.7%, 96.3%, 89.6%, and 96.2% for 8 h-ZSO, 120 ℃-ZSO, 2.85-ZSO, and Hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium Bromide-ZSO (CTAB-ZSO), respectively, which strongly depended on the morphology, leading to differences in physicochemical properties, such as bandgap and charge transfer resistance. The results suggested that a single change in hydrothermal time, temperature, pH, or surfactant can effectively improve the microscopic morphology and photocatalytic performance of ZSO, which may pave the way for the ingenious design of other high-performance photocatalysts . A growth mechanism was proposed for shell-like hollow ZSO prepared in an alkaline environment.
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CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
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2019
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IF 6.044
Pengfei Zou,Wen-Hui Lee,Zhiqin Gao,Di Qin,Yuxia Wang,Jiao Liu,Tongyi Sun,Yuanyuan Gao
Novel nanomaterials have been developed for antimicrobial and wound healing applications. Here, we report the preparation of a polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan (PVA/CS) nanofiber with carboxymethyl chitosan nanoparticles (CMCS-OH30 NPs) encapsulating the antibacterial peptide OH-CATH30 (OH-30). The PVA/CS nanofibers containing OH-30 NPs (NP-30-NFs) obtained via electrospinning could achieve a secondary embedded OH-30. The effect of NP-30-NFs on the release of OH-30 was investigated through high-performance liquid chromatography. The antibacterial activities of NP-30-NFs against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus were studied by bacterial plate counting. NP-30-NFs containing different concentrations of NPs were applied to mouse skin wounds to determine their effectiveness in promoting wound healing. Results showed that NP-30-NFs exhibited antibacterial properties and promoted skin wound healing.
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生物材料学
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药剂学
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微生物学
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DALTON TRANSACTIONS
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2021
·Vol. 50
·期 28
·9746-9753
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IF 4.39
Yan He,Tao Yu,Hui Wen,Rui Guo
For the electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline media, there is an urgent need to optimize the adsorption strength of OH*. Here, a flower-like hybrid of Cr-doped FeOOH/Ni(OH)2 was used as an OER catalyst with a low overpotential of 291 mV at 50 mA cm−2. The results showed that faster charge transfer was achieved at the electrode/solution interface during the OER process after the FeOOH/Ni(OH)2 was modified by Cr, which facilitates the rate-determining step of the Volmer reaction. Furthermore, the results of faradaic efficiency and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements confirmed that the synergistic effect between the ternary metal and oxygen vacancies led to excellent OER performance. This work provides a new strategy for the preparation of high-efficiency and low-cost oxygen evolution electrocatalysts.
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电化学
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材料科学
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催化
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能源材料
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ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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2017
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IF 5.951
Yan Gao,Lu Ye,Shuyan Cao,Hu Chen,Yanan Yao,Jian Jiang,Licheng Sun
Perovskite hydroxide CoSn(OH)6 nanoparticles were synthesized and used for the first time in the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 to CO. Under mild reaction conditions and using [Ru(bpy)3](PF6)2 as the photosensitizer, a high photocatalytic efficiency of 19.3 μmol for CO evolution with a high selectivity of 86.46% was obtained. The photocatalytic activity and CO selectivity were further improved by adding weak Brönsted acids, as proton sources, to the system.
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MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
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2023
·Vol. 56
·期 1
·1-15
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IF 3.8
Song Yufeng,Zhang Yi,Shen Siyi,Pan Chenyu,Yan Dongming,Wang Zhiguang,Wang Su,Ruan Shaoqin
This study aims to explore the effects of different Ca(OH) 2 contents on the mechanical performance and corrosion behaviors of steel in Calcium sulfoaluminate (CSA) cement, where compressive strength, corrosion potentials of reinforcements, corrosion current density, pH of pore solution as well as mortar resistivity of CSA/Ca(OH) 2 mortar were researched, and the corrosion behaviors were further interpreted by the clarification of hydration phases through microstructural analyses. The initial results highlighted the positive effects of using adequate Ca(OH) 2 (~ 6%) in CSA mortar in terms of strength, yet its excessive addition could delay the subsequent hydration reaction of CSA. Meanwhile, with an increased quantity of Ca(OH) 2 , the amount of some hydration phases, such as Al(OH) 3 reduced, resulting from their reaction with Ca(OH) 2 . Finally, the corrosion current density increased with the reduced mortar resistivity when the reinforcement in CSA/Ca(OH) 2 system was corroded, and their relationship was also provided in this study.
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建筑材料学
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腐蚀科学
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材料科学
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Surfaces and Interfaces
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2023
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IF 6.2
Fan Xiao,Ming Cao,Yingbo Chen
The synthesis of ultra-thin, uniform and continuous polyamide (PA) membranes is a crucial prerequisite for enhancing their desalination performance. Research has indicated that effectively slowing down the interfacial polymerization (IP) reaction and promoting the interface stability are key strategies for achieving ultra-thin, uniformly nano-structured membranes with excellent performance. Herein, we have demonstrated the successful design of a continuous and uniform PA membrane, ranging from 10 to 20 nm, by utilizing the UiO-66-(OH) 2 n-hexane dispersion as a transition layer to regulate IP reaction and enable efficient water-salt separation. The results showed that the presence of the transition layer facilitated a bidirectional diffusion-contact reaction between the two monomers, resulting in improved interface stability and alleviating the occurrence of severe IP that may lead to heterogeneous membrane structures. As a result, the PA active layers formed through this approach exhibited superior thinness and uniformity compared to those produced via traditional IP methods. Moreover, the transition layer enabled uniform pre-polymerization of UiO-66-(OH) 2 at the reaction interface by pre-exposing it to down-diffusing acyl chloride monomers. This ensured the continuity of membrane structure while creating additional free volume within the membrane. This work presented a scalable method for manufacturing ultra-thin, defect-free, homogeneous, and high-performance nanofiltration membranes.
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材料科学
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膜技术
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化学工程
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GREEN CHEMISTRY
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2024
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IF 9.3
Genyan Hao,Tao Zhao,Qiang Fang,Yunzhen Jia,Dandan Li,Dazhong Zhong,Jinping Li,Qiang Zhao
Exploring Earth-abundant and efficient electrocatalysts to replace Ir and Ru for the acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is essential to reduce the cost of clean hydrogen production. Here, we show that trace amounts of electronegative non-metallic element fluorine (F)-doped Co3O4 nanoneedles improve the activity and stability of Co3O4. The F-doped Co3O4 nanoneedles supported on carbon paper (F-Co3O4/CP) exhibit an overpotential of 350 mV at 10 mA cm−2 for the acidic OER. In addition, their performance remains consistent after continuous operation for 80 h. Detailed investigations reveal that introducing an anion promotes the enrichment of OH on the surface of Co3O4 and prevents acid corrosion, thereby enhancing the intrinsic OER activity and stability. Theoretical calculations further indicate that F doping can effectively improve electron transfer and optimize the energy barrier for the formation of *OOH intermediates, which significantly improves OER performance. This study provides guidance for designing efficient and stable non-noble metal acidic water oxidation catalysts.
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Small
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2024
·Vol. 20
·期 52
·2408373
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IF 13
Xiaotong Zhou,Songliang Liu,Huaifang Teng,Kun Ma,Weixin Miao,Xuejing Cui,Xin Zhou,Luhua Jiang
Reasonable construction of high activity and selectivity electrocatalysts is crucial to achieve efficient ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR). However, the oxidation of ethanol tends to produce CO species that poison the active centers of the EOR electrocatalysts. Herein, a unique amorphous CrO x -protected defect-rich ultrafine Pd nanowires (CrO x -Pd NWs) is developed. On the one hand, the CrO x layer can act as a protective layer to maintain the structure of the nanowire. On the other hand, it can play the role of OH regulator to optimize the adsorption energy barrier of intermediate species in Pd nanowire, thereby enhancing the ability of the catalyst to resist CO poisoning. The CrO x -Pd NWs exhibit excellent EOR performance with 3.64 times higher mass activity and 50 mV lower CO electro-oxidation potential than commercial Pd black. The results show that the CrO x layer promotes the dissociation of H 2 O into OH ads , while the CrO x transfers electrons to neighboring Pd atoms optimizing the electronic configuration of Pd, thus selectively oxidizing ethanol to acetate and preventing the formation of toxic * CO. This work provides an effective strategy for the synthesis of nanowire materials with oxide/metal interfaces and offers new ideas for the design of catalysts that can efficiently drive EOR.
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电催化
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NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
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2020
·Vol. 45
·期 1
·358-364
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IF 3.288
Yin-chuan Wang,Zi-chen Wang,Gui-yong Xiao,Wei-li Xu,Kai Wang,Yan Jiao,Mei-li Qi,Yu-peng Lu
An oleic acid-assisted solvothermal method has been utilized to prepare hydroxyapatite (HA) nanofibers with a high flexibility and aspect ratio. Understanding the role of oleic acid in the synthesis of HA may provide effective routes for the design of advanced biomaterials. The concentration of OH− ions ([OH−]) has a great impact on the reaction system, which in turn affects the nucleation and crystal growth of HA. In this work, the effect of oleic acid on the morphology and structure of the as-prepared products under different concentrations of NaOH was investigated by XRD, FTIR and FE-SEM. The formation process of HA was also explored to better explain the role of oleic acid based on structured characteristics and morphology evolution. These results showed that oleic acid molecules absorbed on the surface of HA would effectively induce a one-dimensional crystal growth, even if the crystal growth habit had been changed under different [OH−]. For [OH−] < 1.50 M, [OH−]-responsive oleic acid and its corresponding behavior as a pH buffer can regulate pH at a relatively constant value. Besides, the flexible ultralong HA nanofibers can be formed at [OH−] = 1.25–1.50 M, while the crystallite size and preferred growth along the c-axis were both improved with an increase in [OH−] added.
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生物医学工程
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