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Publisher: Wiley
Date: 12-11-2015
Abstract: The synthesis of highly nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon spheres (NMCS) is reported. The large pores of the NMCS were obtained through self-polymerization of dopamine (DA) and spontaneous co-assembly of diblock copolymer micelles. The resultant narrowly dispersed NMCS possess large mesopores (ca. 16 nm) and small particle sizes (ca. 200 nm). The large pores and small dimensions of the N-heteroatom-doped carbon spheres contribute to the mass transportation by reducing and smoothing the diffusion pathways, leading to high electrocatalytic activity.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1039/C4RA07447E
Abstract: Highly flexible vanadium and nitrogen co-doped carbon films were synthesized by electrospinning, delivering an outstanding discharge capacitance of 1380 mA h g −1 at 0.1 A g −1 . The Coulombic efficiency was as high as 63.3% and a capacity retention ratio of 80% was obtained after cycling at 6.4 A g −1 for 500 times.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 16-01-2015
DOI: 10.1021/AM507421Y
Abstract: Coarse-type LiCoO2 is the state-of-the-art cathode material in small-scale lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) however, poor rate performance and cycling stability limit its large-scale applications. Here we report the modification of coarse-type LiCoO2 (LCO) with nanosized lithium lanthanum titanate (Li3xLa2/3-xTiO3, LLTO) through a facile sol-gel process, the electrochemical performance of commercial LiCoO2 is improved effectively, in particular at high rates. The crystalline structure of pristine LiCoO2 is not affected by the introduction of the LLTO phase, while nanosized LLTO particles are likely incorporated into the space of the LiCoO2 layers to form a LCO-LLTO nanocomposite, which separate the LCO layers with the increase of layer spacing to ∼100 nm. The LLTO incorporation through the facile post-treatment effectively reduces the charge-transfer resistance and increases the electrode reactions consequently, the LLTO-incorporated LCO electrode shows higher capacity than LiCoO2 at a higher rate and prolonging cycling stability in both potential ranges of 2.7-4.2 V and 2.7-4.5 V, making it also suitable for high-rate operation. This novel concept is general, which may also be applicable to other electrode materials. It thus introduces a new way for the development of high rate-performance electrodes for LIBs for large scale applications such as electric vehicles and electrochemical energy storage for smart grids.
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2012
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 15-11-2012
DOI: 10.1021/IE301639T
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2014
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 02-01-2018
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 18-10-2014
DOI: 10.1021/EF401473W
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2016
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2016.01.051
Abstract: Metal-free semiconductors offer a new opportunity for environmental photocatalysis toward a potential breakthrough in high photo efficiency with complete prevention of metal leaching. In this study, graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) modified by oxygen functional groups was synthesized by a hydrothermal treatment of pristine GCN at different temperatures with H2O2. Insights into the emerging characteristics of the modified GCN in photocatalysis were obtained by determining the optical properties, band structure, electrochemical activity and pollutant degradation efficiency. It was found that the introduction of GCN with oxygen functional groups can enhance light absorption and accelerate electron transfer so as to improve the photocatalytic reaction efficiency. The photoinduced reactive radicals and the associated photodegradation were investigated by in situ electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR). The reactive radicals, O2(-) and OH, were responsible for organic degradation.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 29-06-2015
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 29-09-2023
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2017
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 19-11-2016
DOI: 10.1002/ESE3.101
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 30-09-2012
DOI: 10.1021/IE200940F
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 13-06-2018
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 16-07-2014
DOI: 10.1039/C4TA02869D
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2016
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2015.10.007
Abstract: Fabrication of Au nanostars (AuNSs) can expand the application range of Au nanoparticles because of their high electron density and localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) on branches. Exploiting this potential requires further refinement of length of the branches and radius of their tips. To this end, we successfully synthesized AuNSs with uniform and sharply-pointed branches by combining benzyldimethylammonium chloride (BDAC) and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) at low BDAC/CTAB ratios. Once mixed with CTAB, BDAC lowers the critical micelle concentration (CMC) for quick formation of the micelles, which provides favorable growth templates for AuNSs formation. Besides, BDAC increases the concentration of Cl(-), which favors Ag(+) in adsorbing on Au facets. This feature is crucial for the yield boosting and synergic shape control of AuNSs regardless of types of Au seeds used. Use of less amounts of seeds as the center of nucleation benefited sharper and longer growth of the branches. AuNSs exhibited excellent enhancement of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) intensities as the result of high electron density localized at the tips however, the enhancement degree varied in accordance with the size of branches. In addition, AuNSs showed high catalytic performance toward the reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) to 4-aminophenol (4-AP). Efficient catalysis over AuNSs originates from their corners, stepped surfaces and high electron density at the tips.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2012
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2012.01.043
Abstract: Solution combustion using urea as a fuel was employed to synthesise Co oxide and Al(2)O(3)-, SiO(2)- and TiO(2)-supported Co oxide catalysts. The catalysts were characterised using several techniques such as N(2) adsorption/desorption, XRD, FTIR, UV-vis diffuse reflectance and SEM-EDX, and their catalytic activity was evaluated in phenol degradation in aqueous solution with sulphate radicals. Solution combustion is a simple and effective method in preparation of supported Co catalysts. Co(3)O(4) was the major Co crystal phase in the s les prepared via the combustion synthesis. Bulk Co(3)O(4) particles were not effective in reaction, but supported Co oxides showed higher activity than unsupported Co oxide. The supports influenced Co dispersion and catalytic activity. Co/TiO(2) exhibited the highest activity, but it deactivated much faster than other two supported catalysts. Co/SiO(2) showed a comparable activity to Co/Al(2)O(3) and the best stability among the three Al(2)O(3)-, SiO(2)- and TiO(2)-supported Co catalysts.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 27-12-2012
DOI: 10.1002/APJ.648
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2013
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 14-07-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2016
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2015
DOI: 10.1039/C5RA02427G
Abstract: This paper reports the first ex le of the synthesis of CaCO 3 @C yolk–shell particles and their application in CO 2 adsorption.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 14-04-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2011
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 05-2016
DOI: 10.1002/APJ.2000
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2018
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Date: 31-07-2012
Abstract: This paper proposes a method, namely MDKS (Kennard-Stone algorithm based on Mahalanobis distance), to ide the data into training and testing subsets for developing artificial neural network (ANN) models. This method is a modified version of the Kennard-Stone (KS) algorithm. With this method, better data splitting, in terms of data representation and enhanced performance of developed ANN models, can be achieved. Compared with standard KS algorithm and another improved KS algorithm (data ision based on joint x - y distances (SPXY) method), the proposed method has also shown a better performance. Therefore, the proposed technique can be used as an advantageous alternative to other existing methods of data splitting for developing ANN models. Care should be taken when dealing with large amount of dataset since they may increase the computational load for MDKS due to its variance-covariance matrix calculations.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1039/C4TA00926F
Abstract: The substitution of B-site cations in BaCo 0.7 Fe 0.3 O 3−δ with tin is effective in improving oxygen permeability and stability of the membrane.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2014
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 28-02-2012
DOI: 10.1021/LA204820A
Abstract: The floatability of water on oil surface was studied. A numerical model was developed from the Young-Laplace equation on three interfaces (water/oil, water/air, and oil/air) to predict the theoretical equilibration conditions. The model was verified successfully with an oil/water system. The stability of the floating droplet depends on the combination of three interface tensions, oil density, and water droplet volume. For practical purposes, however, the equilibrium contact angle has to be greater than 5° so the water droplet can effectively float. This result has significant applications for biodegrading oil wastes.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 23-01-2018
DOI: 10.1002/ER.3974
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 06-03-2017
DOI: 10.1002/ER.3733
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 15-10-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2015
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2014.09.061
Abstract: In the present work, the multiphase Ti(x)Zr(1-x)O2 particles containing cubic-phase ZrO2 were fabricated via co-precipitation route. The mole ratios of Ti and Zr elements were controlled by three levels: Ti/Zr=7/3 (maximum), Ti/Zr=5/5 (medium), and Ti/Zr=3/7 (minimum). The materials prepared were characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) and photoluminescence (PL) spectra. For the maximum usage of solar power with fabricated catalysts, elimination of gaseous toluene was chosen as a model to evaluate the performances under visible light. The results indicated that the degradation efficiency of toluene was about 80% after 6 h reaction using Ti(0.3)Zr(0.7)O2 as the photocatalyst. On the other hand, the multiphase Ti(x)Zr(1-x)O2 (x=0.7 or 0.5) photocatalysts showed significant enhancement in the activity, compared with the commercial TiO2 (Degussa P25). The enhanced performances of Ti(x)Zr(1-x)O2 might be attributed to the lower charge recombination rate of photoinduced electron-hole pairs. In addition, some intermediates (the benzaldehyde and benzoic acid) and final product (CO2) adsorbed on the surface of the particles were also detected by using in situ Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 2011
DOI: 10.1155/2011/924582
Abstract: We studied a hydrophilic, plasticized bionanocomposite system involving sorbitol plasticizer, amylose biopolymer, and montmorillonite (MMT) for the presence of competitive interactions among them at different moisture content. Synchrotron analysis via small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and thermal analysis using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were performed to understand crystalline growth and the distribution of crystalline domains within the s les. The SAXS diffraction patterns showed reduced interhelix spacing in the amylose network indicating strong amylose-sorbitol interactions. Depending on the sorbitol and MMT concentration, these interactions also affected the free moisture content and crystalline domains. Domains of around 95 Å and 312 Å were found in the low-moisture-content s les as compared to a single domain of 95 Å in the high-moisture-content s les. DSC measurements confirmed that the MMT increased the onset and the melting temperature of nanocomposites. Moreover, the results showed that the ternary interactions among sorbitol-amylose-MMT supported the crystalline heterogeneity through secondary nucleation.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2014
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2012
DOI: 10.1039/C2RA20346D
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2014
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 02-09-2016
Abstract: Oxygen ions can be exploited as a charge carrier to effectively realize a new type of anion-intercalation supercapacitor. In this study, to get some useful guidelines for future materials development, we comparatively studied SrCoO3-δ (SC), Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ (BSCF), and Co3O4 as electrodes in supercapacitors with aqueous alkaline electrolyte. The effect of interaction between the electrode materials with the alkaline solution was focused on the structure and specific surface area of the electrode material, and ultimately the electrochemical performance was emphasized. Both BSCF and SC were found to experience cation leaching in alkaline solution, resulting in an increase in the specific surface area of the material, but overleaching caused the damage of perovskite structure of BSCF. Barium leaching was more serious than strontium, and the cation leaching was component dependent. Although high initial capacitance was achieved for BSCF, it was not a good candidate as intercalation-type electrode for supercapacitor because of poor cycling stability from serious Ba(2+) and Sr(2+) leaching. Instead, SC was a favorable electrode candidate for practical use in supercapacitors due to its high capacity and proper cation leaching capacity, which brought beneficial effect on cycling stability. It is suggested that cation leaching effect should be seriously considered in the development of new perovskite materials as electrodes for supercapacitors.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2016
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 21-02-2013
DOI: 10.1021/IE302326H
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 16-02-2016
DOI: 10.1002/APJ.1975
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2015
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 07-08-2015
Abstract: The development of efficient, inexpensive, and stable electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is critical for many electrochemical energy conversion technologies. The prohibitive price and insufficient stability of the state-of-the-art IrO2 electrocatalyst for the OER inhibits its use in practical devices. Here, SrM0.9Ti0.1O3-δ (M = Co, Fe) perovskites with different B-site transition metal elements were investigated as potentially cheaper OER electrocatalysts. They were prepared through a typical sol-gel route, and their catalytic activities for the OER in alkaline medium were comparatively studied using rotating disk electrodes. Both materials show high initial intrinsic activities in alkaline electrolyte for the OER, comparable to the benchmark perovskite-type electrocatalyst Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3-δ (BSCF), but SrCo0.9Ti0.1O3-δ (SCT) possessed more operational stability than SrFe0.9Ti0.1O3-δ (SFT), even better than BSCF and IrO2 catalysts. Based on the X-ray photoelectron spectra analysis of the oxidation states of the surface Co/Fe in both SFT and SCT before and after the OER tests, an explanation for their different operational stabilities was proposed by adopting a reported activity descriptor correlated to the eg occupancy of the 3d electron of the surface transition metal cations in the perovskite oxides. The above results indicate that SCT is a promising alternative electrocatalyst for the OER and can be used in electrochemical devices for water oxidation.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 05-05-2014
Abstract: The potential to use ethanol as a fuel places solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) as a sustainable technology for clean energy delivery because of the renewable features of ethanol versus hydrogen. In this work, we developed a new class of anode catalyst exemplified by Ni+BaZr0.4Ce0.4Y0.2O3 (Ni+BZCY) with a water storage capability to overcome the persistent problem of carbon deposition. Ni+BZCY performed very well in catalytic efficiency, water storage capability and coking resistance tests. A stable and high power output was well maintained with a peak power density of 750 mW cm(-2) at 750 °C. The SOFC with the new robust anode performed for seven days without any sign of performance decay, whereas SOFCs with conventional anodes failed in less than 2 h because of significant carbon deposition. Our findings indicate the potential applications of these water storage cermets as catalysts in hydrocarbon reforming and as anodes for SOFCs that operate directly on hydrocarbons.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2015
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 19-04-2012
DOI: 10.1021/LA3014865
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2014
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 29-05-2014
DOI: 10.1021/ES501175X
Abstract: An advanced NH3 abatement and recycling process that makes great use of the waste heat in flue gas was proposed to solve the problems of ammonia slip, NH3 makeup, and flue gas cooling in the ammonia-based CO2 capture process. The rigorous rate-based model, RateFrac in Aspen Plus, was thermodynamically and kinetically validated by experimental data from open literature and CSIRO pilot trials at Munmorah Power Station, Australia, respectively. After a thorough sensitivity analysis and process improvement, the NH3 recycling efficiency reached as high as 99.87%, and the NH3 exhaust concentration was only 15.4 ppmv. Most importantly, the energy consumption of the NH3 abatement and recycling system was only 59.34 kJ/kg CO2 of electricity. The evaluation of mass balance and temperature steady shows that this NH3 recovery process was technically effective and feasible. This process therefore is a promising prospect toward industrial application.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2014
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 08-07-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2018
Publisher: Hindawi Limited
Date: 2012
DOI: 10.1155/2012/548158
Abstract: Ta/TiO 2 - and Nb/TiO 2 -mixed oxides photocatalysts were prepared by simple impregnation method at different TiO 2 : Nb or Ta mass ratios of 1 : 0.1, 1 : 0.5, and 1 : 1, followed by calcination at 500 ∘ C. The prepared powders have been characterized by XRD, XPS, UV-Vis spectra, and SEM. The photocatalytic activity was evaluated under natural solar light for decolorization and mineralization of azo dye Orange II solution. The results showed that Nb/TiO 2 - and Ta/TiO 2 -mixed oxides have higher activity than the untreated TiO 2 under natural solar light. The maximum activity was observed for Nb/TiO 2 s le (at mass ratio of 1 : 0.1), which is characterized by the smallest crystalline size (17.79 nm). Comparing with the untreated TiO 2 , the solar decolorization and mineralization rates improved by about 140% and 237%, respectively, and the band gap reduced to 2.80 eV. The results suggest that the crystal lattices of TiO 2 powder are locally distorted by incorporating Nb 5+ species into TiO 2 , forming a new band energy structure, which is responsible for the absorption in the visible region. Unlike Ta/TiO 2 , the Nb/TiO 2 -mixed oxides can prevent the grain size growth of the treated TiO 2 , which is important to achieve high solar photoactivity.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2018
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Date: 16-02-2010
Abstract: The control structure problem which has been considered the central issue in modern process control has attracted large research attentions in the last three decades. There are various methods which have been developed but only a handful of them can really provide a practical solution to such an open-ended problem. The concept of partial control structure which has long been adopted in process industries has to a certain extent provided the engineers with sound theoretical foundation upon which this issue can be tackled in a systematic way. One major limitation of partial control preventing its effective adoption to solving this problem is due to its heavy reliance on engineering experiences and process knowledge in finding the dominant variables. In this paper, we propose a novel PCA-based technique to identify the dominant variables, which avoids the need for extensive experience and process knowledge. Various criteria and conditions forming the backbone of the technique are also proposed. The effectiveness of the technique is demonstrated based on its application to the continuous extractive alcoholic fermentation system.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2017
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1039/C3RA47840H
Abstract: A freestanding hierarchical SnO 2 nanorods/graphene composite film electrode fabricated using electrospinning and film casting methods, exhibited enhanced cycling performance.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 16-05-2017
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2013
DOI: 10.1039/C3TA11447C
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2011
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 18-03-2013
DOI: 10.1021/IE300828N
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2013
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 12-2011
DOI: 10.1021/IE100894M
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2014
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2015
DOI: 10.1039/C5TC01008J
Abstract: Mn 0.5 Zn 0.5 Fe 2 O 4 contributes to the enhanced photoelectrochemical properties and photoelectrocatalytic activity of TiO 2 nanotube arrays.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 04-05-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2012
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 19-07-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2014
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 31-07-2015
Abstract: Using a rate-based model, we assessed the technical feasibility and energy performance of an advanced aqueous-ammonia-based postcombustion capture process integrated with a coal-fired power station. The capture process consists of three identical process trains in parallel, each containing a CO2 capture unit, an NH3 recycling unit, a water separation unit, and a CO2 compressor. A sensitivity study of important parameters, such as NH3 concentration, lean CO2 loading, and stripper pressure, was performed to minimize the energy consumption involved in the CO2 capture process. Process modifications of the rich-split process and the interheating process were investigated to further reduce the solvent regeneration energy. The integrated capture system was then evaluated in terms of the mass balance and the energy consumption of each unit. The results show that our advanced ammonia process is technically feasible and energy-competitive, with a low net power-plant efficiency penalty of 7.7%.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2013
DOI: 10.1039/C3TA12960H
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Date: 07-2012
DOI: 10.4028/WWW.SCIENTIFIC.NET/AMR.557-559.739
Abstract: In this work, high quantum yield nanodots were produced by using an organosilane as a coordinating solvent and fabricated the product into solid films. In order to assess the practicality as a material for optoelectronic device, solid state properties were analyzed extensively including UV stability and thermal stability.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2018
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2015
DOI: 10.1039/C5CS00113G
Abstract: Perovskite materials are shown to be active in the applications of photocatalysis- and photovoltaics-related energy conversion and environmental treatment.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2018.07.010
Abstract: Unreliable energy supply and environmental pollution are two major concerns of the human society in this century. Herein, we report a rational approach on preparation of hierarchically-structured cobalt-carbon composites with tunable properties for a number of applications. A facile hydrothermal treatment of cobalt nitrate and sucrose results in the formation of a metallic cobalt-amorphous carbon composite with cobalt nanospheres anchored homogenously on an amorphous carbon substrate. Tuning the calcination conditions in air will generate either a metallic cobalt-cobalt oxide core-shell structure with magnetism or a fully oxidized Co
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2015
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2015.06.008
Abstract: The α-Fe2O3/In2O3 composite hollow microspheres were first synthesized through a well-designed two-step hydrothermal approach with an aim to promote the photocatalytic activity of the pure In2O3. The morphologies, phase structures, and optical properties of the resultant s les were systematically characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, UV-vis diffuse-reflectance, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles acted as visible-light sensitizer, which were well-decorated on the surface of the In2O3 hollow microspheres. Meanwhile, the investigation of photocatalytic performance confirmed that the visible-light induced photocatalytic degradation rate of gaseous toluene was improved after the introduction of α-Fe2O3 component, which was about 1.6 times higher than that of pure In2O3 s le under identical conditions. Furthermore, some intermediates formed during the photocatalytic oxidation process were also indentified by in situ FTIR spectroscopy. The enhanced photocatalytic performance of the α-Fe2O3/In2O3 composites mainly stemmed from the strong visible-light-harvesting ability and the efficient spatial separation of photo-generated electron-hole pairs.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 14-12-2013
DOI: 10.1002/CJCE.20701
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2015
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2015.06.003
Abstract: Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is an emerging metal-free catalyst, and has attracted considerate research interests in photocatalysis. For improving the low photocatalytic activity due to the polymeric nature, a variety of methods have been developed. In this study, polyoxometalate (POMs) functionalized g-C3N4 were synthesized using a facile hydrothermal method as novel photocatalysts. The photocatalysts were characterized by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), N2 sorption isotherms, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and UV-vis diffusion reflectance spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS). The photocatalytic properties were evaluated in photodecomposition of aqueous methylene blue (MB) and phenol under UV-visible light irradiations. Compared to pristine g-C3N4, POMs modified s les demonstrated enhanced efficiencies in photodegradation of MB and phenol. It was suggested that increased specific surface area, porous volume and efficient charge transfer would be responsible for the improved photocatalysis. This study proves the promising role of POMs in modification of novel photocatalysts.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2018
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 20-11-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2014
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 22-02-2018
Abstract: Perovskite oxides are highly promising electrodes for oxygen-ion-intercalation-type supercapacitors owing to their high oxygen vacancy concentration, oxygen diffusion rate, and tap density. Based on the anion intercalation mechanism, the capacitance is contributed by surface redox reactions and oxygen ion intercalation in the bulk materials. A high concentration of oxygen vacancies is needed because it is the main charge carrier. In this study, we propose a B-site cation-ordered Ba
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 25-10-2013
DOI: 10.1002/AIC.14254
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1039/C4RA00555D
Abstract: Typical microbial synthesis relies heavily on microbial alchemy.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2015
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 18-12-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2014
DOI: 10.1016/J.ENZMICTEC.2014.09.003
Abstract: Microbial nano-synthesis has been well established as a green method for the sustainable development of nanotechnology. However, the mechanism of this biotechnology has to be reconsidered with the increasing realization that microorganism culture broth plays a vital role during the synthesis, which may obviate the dependence on microbes. Here, we demonstrate that silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) could be synthesized in several types of microorganism culture broth (an aqueous solution abundant in peptone, yeast extract from Saccharomyces cerevisiae, dextrose and other reducing and stabilizing agents) without any specific living microbe involvement. Light and high pH values of broth were identified as two critical factors in ensuring pure AgNPs formation. In broths containing NaCl at high concentration (0.5wt%), silver chloride was identified as the major intermediate and could be converted to AgNPs via one-pot photoreduction. Our broth alone strategy dramatically simplifies the conventional microbial nano-synthesis process by cutting the use of microorganisms and thus provides a more eco-friendly way for nano-Ag preparation. The fundamental understanding of the microbial synthesis mechanisms and implementing of complete green methods to fabricate technologically important nanomaterials will be further promoted by this study.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2018
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2016
DOI: 10.1039/C6CY01195K
Abstract: This review provides a comprehensive survey and critical comments on the development of photocatalysts with a focus on the metal-free materials.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2010
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 10-2014
DOI: 10.1021/ES503603W
Abstract: In this work, a Ni+BaZr(0.4)Ce(0.4)Y(0.2)O(3-δ) (Ni+BZCY) anode with high water storage capability is used to increase the sulfur tolerance of nickel electrocatalysts for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) with an oxygen-ion conducting Sm(0.2)Ce(0.8)O(1.9) (SDC) electrolyte. Attractive power outputs are still obtained for the cell with a Ni+BZCY anode that operates on hydrogen fuels containing 100-1000 ppm of H2S, while for a similar cell with a Ni+SDC anode, it displays a much reduced performance by introducing only 100 ppm of H2S into hydrogen. Operating on a hydrogen fuel containing 100 ppm of H2S at 600 °C and a fixed current density of 200 mA cm(-2), a stable power output of 148 mW cm(-2) is well maintained for a cell with a Ni+BZCY anode within a test period of 700 min, while it was decreased from an initial value of 137 mW cm(-2) to only 81 mW cm(-2) for a similar cell with a Ni+SDC anode after a test period of only 150 min. After the stability test, a loss of the Ni percolating network and reaction between nickel and sulfur appeared over the Ni+SDC anode, but it is not observed for the Ni+BZCY anode. This result highly promises the use of water-storing BZCY as an anode component to improve sulfur tolerance for SOFCs with an oxygen-ion conducting SDC electrolyte.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 20-10-2010
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 26-09-2014
DOI: 10.1039/C4TA04372C
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2017
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2017.01.038
Abstract: Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1039/C3TA13593D
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 26-12-2017
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 05-01-2018
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 29-06-2012
DOI: 10.1021/IE200544Z
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 05-11-2012
DOI: 10.1021/AM301829U
Abstract: Nanoscaled zerovalent iron (ZVI) encapsulated in carbon spheres (nano-Fe⁰@CS) were prepared via a hydrothermal carbonization method, using glucose and iron(III) nitrate as precursors. The properties of the nano-Fe⁰@CS were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis-differential scanning calorimetry (TGA-DSC), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and nitrogen adsorption/desorption isotherms. Nano-Fe⁰@CS was demonstrated, for the first time, as an effective material in activating Oxone (peroxymonosulfate, PMS) for the oxidation of organic pollutants. It was found that the efficiency of nano-Fe⁰@CS was higher than ZVI particles, iron ions, iron oxides, and a cobalt oxide. The mechanism of the high performance was discussed. The structure of the nano-Fe⁰@CS not only leads to high efficiency in the activation of PMS, but also good stability. This study extended the application of ZVI from reductive destruction of organics to oxidative degradation of organics by providing a green material for environmental remediation.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2014
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1039/C4TA03485F
Abstract: Nano La 0.6 Ca 0.4 Fe 0.8 Ni 0.2 O 3−δ (LCFN)-infiltrated porous Sm 0.2 Ce 0.8 O 1.9 (SDC) composite is a promising electrode material for “symmetrical” SOFCs due to the excellent anode and cathode performance.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 18-09-2012
DOI: 10.1021/AM301372D
Abstract: We discovered that chemically reduced graphene oxide, with an I(D)/I(G) >1.4 (defective to graphite) can effectively activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to produce active sulfate radicals. The produced sulfate radicals (SO(4)(•-)) are powerful oxidizing species with a high oxidative potential (2.5-3.1 vs 2.7 V of hydroxyl radicals), and can effectively decompose various aqueous contaminants. Graphene demonstrated a higher activity than several carbon allotropes, such as activated carbon (AC), graphite powder (GP), graphene oxide (GO), and multiwall carbon nanotube (MWCNT). Kinetic study of graphene catalyzed activation of PMS was carried out. It was shown that graphene catalysis is superior to that on transition metal oxide (Co(3)O(4)) in degradation of phenol, 2,4-dichlorophenol (DCP) and a dye (methylene blue, MB) in water, therefore providing a novel strategy for environmental remediation.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 16-09-2014
DOI: 10.1039/C4CC05544F
Abstract: Here we report a low-cost and facile synthesis approach for carbon-doped mesoporous anatase TiO2 by using Ti(BuO)4 as a source for both Ti and carbon through xerogel carbonization in a hypoxic atmosphere. The resultant mesoporous C-TiO2 with high crystallinity exhibits excellent photocatalytic activities for degradation of methyl orange (MO) and phenol under visible light irradiation.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2201
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 09-03-2016
Abstract: Heteroatom (nitrogen and sulfur)-codoped porous carbons (N-S-PCs) with high surface areas and hierarchically porous structures were successfully synthesized via direct pyrolysis of a mixture of glucose, sodium bicarbonate, and thiourea. The resulting N-S-PCs exhibit excellent adsorption abilities and are highly efficient for potassium persulfate activation when employed as catalysts for the oxidative degradation of sulfachloropyridazine (SCP) solutions. The adsorption capacities of N-S-PC-2 (which contains 4.51 atom % nitrogen and 0.22 atom % sulfur and exhibits SBET of 1608 m(2) g(-1)) are 73, 7, and 3 times higher than those of graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, and commercial single-walled carbon nanotube, respectively. For oxidation, the reaction rate constant of N-S-PC-2 is 0.28 min(-1). This approach not only contributes to the large-scale production and application of high-quality catalysts in water remediation but also provides an innovative strategy for the production of heteroatom-doped PCs for energy applications.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 04-01-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2014
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 08-02-2011
DOI: 10.1002/AIC.12295
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 15-01-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2014
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 28-10-2011
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 27-03-2017
Abstract: A novel shape controlled Cu
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 15-12-2016
Abstract: Direct water oxidation via photocatalysis is a four-electron and multiple-proton process which requires high extra energy input to produce free dioxygen gas, making it exacting, especially under visible light irradiation. To improve the oxygen evolution reaction rates (OERs) and utilize more visible light, flower-like cobalt hydroxide/oxide (Fw-Co(OH)
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2013
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2014
DOI: 10.1039/C3TA13253F
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2019
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2013
DOI: 10.1039/C3TA10538E
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2019
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2017
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2017.04.001
Abstract: Adsorptive removal of a toxic sulfonamide antibiotic, sulfachloropyradazine (SCP), from aqueous solution was studied on several metal organic frameworks, UiO-66 and ZIF-67, for the first time. UiO-66 exhibited a much higher adsorption capacity than ZIF-67, fast kinetics, and easy regeneration for reuse, demonstrating as a promising adsorbent in wastewater treatment processes. The batch adsorption shows an adsorption capacity of SCP at 417mg/g on UiO-66. The kinetic adsorption of SCP on UiO-66 reached equilibrium just in 10min and the kinetics fits accurately with a pseudo 2nd order model. A plausible mechanism was proposed based on pH effect, pK
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2012
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2011.09.060
Abstract: Zirconium-metal organic frameworks (Zr-MOFs) were synthesized with or without ammonium hydroxide as an additive in the synthesis process. It was found that addition of ammonium hydroxide would change the textural structure of Zr-MOF. The BET surface area, pore volume, and crystal size of Zr-MOF were reduced after addition of ammonium hydroxide. However, the crystalline structure and thermal stability were maintained and no functional groups were formed. Adsorption tests showed that Zr-MOF presented much higher CO(2) adsorption than CH(4). Zr-MOF exhibited CO(2) and CH(4) adsorption of 8.1 and 3.6 mmol/g, respectively, at 273 K, 988 kPa. The addition of ammonium hydroxide resulted in the Zr-MOF with a slight lower adsorption of CO(2) and CH(4), however, the selectivity of CO(2)/CH(4) is significantly enhanced.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 07-11-2018
Publisher: IEEE
Date: 02-2013
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 19-10-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2018.07.050
Abstract: A series of MnCeZrO
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2014
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 20-10-2014
DOI: 10.1021/JE500633U
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2013
DOI: 10.1039/C2CY20377D
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2017
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2015
DOI: 10.1039/C5TA02295A
Abstract: The flower-type V 2 O 5 hollow microspheres with assistance of carbon-sphere templates were fabricated and applied to photocatalytic degradation of gaseous o -DCB.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2012
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2011
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2018
DOI: 10.1039/C8CY00082D
Abstract: We reported a facile approach to fabricate Cu 2 O/TiO 2 /rGO heterojunction membranes with superior photocatalytic efficiency and significantly improved photocorrosion resistance.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2021
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2015
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2016
DOI: 10.1039/C6RA20667K
Abstract: The C, N-doped ZnO derived from ZIF-8 via two-step pyrolysis showed excellent performances in photocatalytic dye degradation and oxygen evolution.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 07-06-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2012
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2018
DOI: 10.1039/C8TA00555A
Abstract: Novel WO 3 @CoWO 4 bilayer nanosheets exhibit largely enhanced water oxidation performances compared with WO 3 in electrocatalysis, visible-light photocatalysis and photoelectrochemistry.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2011
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Date: 05-09-2017
Abstract: In this paper, the comparison of turbulence models for fluid flow past single sphere under supercritical conditions is reported. Firstly, Dixon et al.’s models [1], which are under non-supercritical conditions, were used as benchmarks to validate the simulated results. Two turbulence models namely RNG k-ε and SST k-ω models parameters were fine-tuned accordingly in order to obtain almost comparable results generated by Dixon et al.’s models [1]. The simulation works were then extended to simulate flow of supercritical carbon dioxide. The second part of this paper, therefore, presents a comparative study of the turbulence models i. e. standard k-ε , RNG k-ε , realizable k-ε and SST k-ω models. This study emphasises on the predictions and evaluations of the velocity profiles at different flow regimes namely recirculation, recovery and near-wake. Simulations were carried out to determine the velocity profiles at subcritical and supercritical conditions by varying Reynolds numbers (2000 and 20,000), pressures (65 and 80 bar) and temperatures (283.15 and 308.15K). Simulation results indicate that the predicted results are consistent with the literature data. Interesting flow features were identified for all the simulations. The results of this study also reveal that the SST k-ω turbulence model was able to better capture the flow characteristics near-wake of the sphere.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2015
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 25-06-2014
DOI: 10.1021/CS5005739
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 23-01-2015
Abstract: We report a carbon-air battery for power generation based on a solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) integrated with a ceramic CO2-permeable membrane. An anode-supported tubular SOFC functioned as a carbon fuel container as well as an electrochemical device for power generation, while a high-temperature CO2-permeable membrane composed of a CO3(2-) mixture and an O(2-) conducting phase (Sm(0.2)Ce(0.8)O(1.9)) was integrated for in situ separation of CO2 (electrochemical product) from the anode chamber, delivering high fuel-utilization efficiency. After modifying the carbon fuel with a reverse Boudouard reaction catalyst to promote the in situ gasification of carbon to CO, an attractive peak power density of 279.3 mW cm(-2) was achieved for the battery at 850 °C, and a small stack composed of two batteries can be operated continuously for 200 min. This work provides a novel type of electrochemical energy device that has a wide range of application potentials.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2018
DOI: 10.1039/C8TA06921B
Abstract: The activity of Ni, Co, or Mn-based oxygen-evolving catalysts is screened and M-Bi/rGO/ZnO photoanodes are demonstrated for photoelectrochemical water splitting.
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2011
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 29-05-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2018
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 04-02-2015
Abstract: The perovskite SrNb0.1 Co0.7 Fe0.2 O3-δ (SNCF) is a promising OER electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), with remarkable activity and stability in alkaline solutions. This catalyst exhibits a higher intrinsic OER activity, a smaller Tafel slope and better stability than the state-of-the-art precious-metal IrO2 catalyst and the well-known BSCF perovskite. The mass activity and stability are further improved by ball milling. Several factors including the optimized eg orbital filling, good ionic and charge transfer abilities, as well as high OH(-) adsorption and O2 desorption capabilities possibly contribute to the excellent OER activity.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2011
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2017
DOI: 10.1016/J.BIOS.2016.12.021
Abstract: A bio-electrochemical strategy was developed for constructing a simple and sensitive levofloxacin (LEV) sensor based on a single chamber microbial fuel cell (SC-MFC) using FePO
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-01-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2015
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 06-04-2011
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2017
DOI: 10.1039/C6EN00397D
Abstract: Iron carbide nanocrystals encapsulated by nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes demonstrated efficient and robust environmental catalysis for green remediation processes.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2014
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 20-12-2014
DOI: 10.1002/AIC.14312
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2016
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2016.05.026
Abstract: Graphitic carbon nitride (GCN) is a promising metal-free photocatalyst while suffering from low charge mobility induced inefficient photocatalysis. In this work, oxygen doping was employed to enhance the photodegradation of organic pollutants in water on graphitic carbon nitride (GCNO) under visible light. For further absorption extension, four organic dyes (Eosin-Y, Perylene, Nile-red and Coumarin) were adopted to dye-sensitize the GCNO photocatalyst. It was found that O-doping can promote dye sensitization, which was dependent on the type of dyes and influenced the photodegradation efficiencies of methylene blue (MB) and phenol. Nile-red sensitized GCNO presented the best activity in MB degradation under λ>480nm irradiations while Eosin-Y showed the best sensitization performance for phenol degradation under λ>420nm light source. However, dye sensitization was not effective for enhanced pollutant degradation on GCN without O-doping. UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectra (UV-vis DRS), photoluminescence (PL) spectra, and photocurrent analyses were applied to investigate the mechanism of carriers' transfer, which indicated that dye molecules could inject extra electrons into GCNO energy band and the energy dislocation could suppress electron/hole recombination, enhancing photocatalytic performances.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-0010
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2013.06.061
Abstract: Spinel structured Mn3O4, Co3O4 and Fe3O4 nanoparticles were prepared, characterized, and tested in degradation of aqueous phenol in the presence of peroxymonosulfate. It was found that Mn3O4 and Co3O4 nanoparticles are highly effective in heterogeneous activation of peroxymonosulfate to produce sulfate radicals for phenol degradation. The activity shows an order of Mn3O4>Co3O4>Fe3O4. Mn3O4 could fast and completely remove phenol in about 20 min, at the conditions of 25 ppm phenol, 0.4 g/L catalyst, 2 g/L oxone®, and 25 °C. A pseudo first order model would fit to phenol degradation kinetics and activation energies on Mn3O4 and Co3O4 were obtained as 38.5 and 66.2 kJ/mol, respectively. In addition, Mn3O4 exhibited excellent catalytic stability in several runs, demonstrating that Mn3O4 is a promising catalyst alternative to toxic Co3O4 for water treatment.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2012
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 28-02-2014
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2013
DOI: 10.1039/C3NR04484J
Abstract: Flexible V-O-C composite nanofibers were fabricated from solution precursors via electrospinning and were investigated as free-standing and additive-free film electrodes for supercapacitors. Specifically, composite nanofibers (V0, V5, V10 and V20) with different vanadyl acetylacetonate (VO(acac)2) contents of 0, 5, 10 and 20 wt% with respect to polyacrylonitrile (PAN) were prepared. The composite nanofibers were comparatively studied using XRD, Raman spectroscopy, XPS, N2 adsorption-desorption, FE-SEM, TEM and S-TEM. The vanadium element was found to be well-dispersed in the carbon nanofibers, free from the formation of an aggregated crystalline phase, even in the case of V20. A specific surface area of 587.9 m(2) g(-1) was reached for V10 after calcination, which is approximately twice that of the vanadium-free carbon nanofibers (V0, 300.9 m(2) g(-1)). To perform as an electrode for supercapacitors in an aqueous electrolyte, the V10 film delivered a specific capacitance of 463 F g(-1) at 1 A g(-1). V10 was also able to retain a specific capacitance of 380 F g(-1), even at a current density of 10 A g(-1). Additionally, very stable cycling stability was achieved, maintaining an outstanding specific capacitance of 400 F g(-1) at 5 A g(-1) after charge-discharge cycling 5000 times. Thus, V-O-C composite nanofibers are highly attractive electrode materials for flexible, high-power, thin film energy storage devices and applications.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 11-01-2017
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 19-11-2016
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2013
DOI: 10.1039/C3TA12770B
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 22-05-2013
DOI: 10.1021/ES400878C
Abstract: Three one-dimensional MnO2 nanoparticles with different crystallographic phases, α-, β-, and γ-MnO2, were synthesized, characterized, and tested in heterogeneous activation of Oxone for phenol degradation in aqueous solution. The α-, β-, and γ-MnO2 nanostructured materials presented in morphologies of nanowires, nanorods, and nanofibers, respectively. They showed varying activities in activation of Oxone to generate sulfate radicals for phenol degradation depending on surface area and crystalline structure. α-MnO2 nanowires exhibited the highest activity and could degrade phenol in 60 min at phenol concentrations ranging in 25-100 mg/L. It was found that phenol degradation on α-MnO2 followed first order kinetics with an activation energy of 21.9 kJ/mol. The operational parameters, such as MnO2 and Oxone loading, phenol concentration and temperature, were found to influence phenol degradation efficiency. It was also found that α-MnO2 exhibited high stability in recycled tests without losing activity, demonstrating itself to be a superior heterogeneous catalyst to the toxic Co3O4 and Co(2+).
Publisher: Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
Date: 12-2013
DOI: 10.4028/WWW.SCIENTIFIC.NET/AMR.610-613.1242
Abstract: With growing concerns over clean environment and human health, water/wastewater treatment turns towards more restrictive objectives of water quality. In the past decade, a lot of research work has been focused on the water decontamination by magnetic assisted chemical separation (MACS) processes using iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) (mainly magnetite (Fe 3 O 4 ) or maghemite (γ-Fe 2 O 3 )) as magnetic seeds. These particles are generally modified with various functional materials to increase their affinity or degradation capacity toward target compounds. In addition, these materials are relatively easy to be regenerated and recycled via magnetic separation, therefore are considered a great water purification media in practice. This paper offers a literature review of applications of these magnetic NMs in MACS processes for water/wastewater treatment.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 15-02-2012
Abstract: A novel and convenient one-pot electrodeposition approach has been developed for precisely controlled fabrication of large-scale Bi-Ni nanowire and nanocable arrays. Using porous anodic aluminum oxide as a shape-directing template, by simply changing the electrochemical deposition mode, desired Bi-Ni hybrid nanowires and Bi-Ni core-shell nanocables have been obtained in the CV and CC modes, respectively. The structure, morphology, and composition of the as-prepared s les were characterized using X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, elemental mapping, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry.
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2017
DOI: 10.1039/C6EN00633G
Abstract: Singlet oxygen produced during peroxymonosulfate activation by N-graphene dominated the pollutants degradation.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 29-04-2015
Abstract: For practical solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) operated on hydrocarbon fuels, the facile coke formation over Ni-based anodes has become a key factor that limits their widespread application. Modification of the anodes with basic elements may effectively improve their coking resistance in the short term however, the easy loss of basic elements by thermal evaporation at high temperatures is a new emerging problem. Herein, we propose a new design to develop coking-resistant and stable SOFCs using Li(+) -conducting Li0.33 La0.56 TiO3 (LLTO) as an anode component. In the Ni/LLTO composite, any loss of surface lithium can be efficiently compensated by lithium diffused from the LLTO bulk under operation. Therefore, the SOFC with the Ni/LLTO anode catalyst layer yields excellent power outputs and operational stability. Our results suggest that the simple adoption of a Li(+) conductor as a modifier for Ni-based anodes is a practical and easy way to solve the coking problem of SOFCs that operate on hydrocarbons.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2012
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHAZMAT.2012.02.045
Abstract: Activated carbon (AC) and Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 (ZSM5) supported ruthenium oxide catalysts were prepared and tested to degrade aqueous phenol in the presence of peroxymonosulphate. The physicochemical properties of ruthenium oxide based catalysts were characterised by several techniques such as XRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM-EDS (scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy), and N(2) adsorption. It was found that RuO(2)/AC was highly effective in heterogeneous activation of peroxymonosulphate to produce sulphate radicals, presenting higher reaction rate in phenol degradation compared with RuO(2)/ZSM-5. Degradation efficiency of phenol could be achieved at 100% of phenol decomposition and 60% of total organic carbon (TOC) removal in 1h at the conditions of 50ppm phenol, 0.2g catalyst, 1g Oxone(®) in 500mL solution at 25°C using the two catalysts. It was also found that phenol degradation was strongly influenced by catalyst loading, phenol concentration, Oxone(®) concentration and temperature. Kinetic studies proved that a pseudo first order kinetics would fit to phenol decomposition and the activation energies for RuO(2)/AC and RuO(2)/ZSM5 were obtained to be 61.4 and 42.2kJ/mol, respectively.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2018
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2015
DOI: 10.1039/C5TA05659D
Abstract: The enhanced photocatalytic activity of the quantum-BiVO 4 /TiO 2 composite was mainly attributed to the high separation of photo-induced electron–hole pairs and the efficient production of hydroxyl radicals.
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 07-2010
DOI: 10.1002/APJ.458
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2013
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2016
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2015.11.032
Abstract: In this study, we demonstrate for the first time that highly branched gold nanostars (AuNSs) and silica-coated AuNSs (AuNSs@mSiO2) could potentially serve as efficient hydrogenation catalysts. The catalytic activity could be promoted by raising the number of tipped-branches of AuNSs, which reveals that the tips play an important role as active sites. The fabricated sharply-pointed AuNSs benefit the electron transfer from BH4 anions to 4-nitrophenol. Coating AuNSs with mesoporous silica (AuNSs@mSiO2) further enhanced the reduction rate and recyclability, and also contributed to reducing the induction period. The AuNSs@mSiO2 (50-100nm in diameter) are large enough to be catalytically inactive, but they consist of sharply-pointed tips with the radius of 2.6-3.6nm, which are rich in coordinately unsaturated sites similar to those of nanoparticles and clusters. Such features in structure and activity would also extend their application range in heterogeneous catalysis.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 20-02-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2016
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 15-07-2010
DOI: 10.1002/CJCE.20306
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2016
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-09-2014
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 19-04-2011
DOI: 10.1021/IE1021877
Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Date: 2018
DOI: 10.1039/C8DT02263A
Abstract: Molecular tailing of spinel-titania nano-heterojunctions towards efficient solar energy conversion and environmental remediation.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2014
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2014.07.018
Abstract: Magnetic separation is more cost-effective than conventional separation processes in heterogeneous catalysis, especially for ultrafine nanoparticles. Magnetic core/shell nanospheres (MCS, Fe3O4/carbon) were synthesized by a hydrothermal method and their supported manganese oxide nanoparticles (Mn/MCS) were obtained by redox reactions between MCS and potassium permanganate at a low temperature. The materials were analyzed by a variety of characterization techniques such as powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometer (EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and N2 adsorption/desorption. The Mn/MCS catalysts were able to effectively activate Oxone® for phenol degradation in aqueous solutions. Nitrogen treated MCS supported Mn achieved 100% conversion within 120min. Kinetic studies showed that phenol degradation over supported Mn catalysts follows the first order kinetics. It was also found that the catalysts can be easily separated from the aqueous solutions by an external magnetic field. The Oxone® activation mechanism by Mn/MCS catalysts was discussed and sulfate radicals were suggested to be the primary reactive species generated from peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for phenol catalytic oxidation.
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 19-01-2011
DOI: 10.1021/IE101129K
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 05-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2015
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 07-11-2014
DOI: 10.1021/AM505309B
Abstract: In heterogeneous catalysis for water treatment, feasible recovery of nanocatalysts is crucial to make the process cost-effective and environmentally benign. In this study, we applied two strategies, for ex le, magnetic separation and hierarchical structure of solid catalysts, to ensure manganese catalysts are readily separable, meanwhile their catalytic performance was retained by the nanosized structure of MnO2 nanosheets or nanorods. ZnFe2O4 was used as the magnetic core and MnO2 corolla-like sphere consisting of nanosheets, and sea-urchin shaped structure made of nanorods, were fabricated by a hydrothermal method at 100 and 140 °C, respectively. Crystalline structure, morphology and textural property of the materials were investigated. The prepared catalysts were able to effectively activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to generate sulfate radicals for catalytic oxidation of a typical organic pollutant of phenol. After the heterogeneous catalysis, the catalysts were easily recovered by applying an external magnetic field. The effects of temperature and repeated use on the degradation efficiencies were evaluated. The generation and evolution of sulfate radicals and phenol oxidation were studied using both competitive radical tests and electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR).
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 11-2012
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 17-11-2010
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2017
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2016.11.100
Abstract: In this study, binary metal organic frameworks (MOFs) with HKUST-1 and UiO-66 have been synthesized in a one-pot process. The synthesized MOFs were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), N
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 23-09-2016
Abstract: Using a rigorous, rate-based model and a validated economic model, we investigated the technoeconomic performance of an aqueous NH
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2016
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2015
Publisher: Elsevier
Date: 2011
Publisher: World Scientific Pub Co Pte Lt
Date: 04-2013
DOI: 10.1142/S0218127413500673
Abstract: This paper is concerned with the distribution and number of limit cycles for a cubic Hamiltonian system under cubic perturbation. The fact that there exist seven limit cycles is proved. The different distributions of limit cycles are given by using the methods of bifurcation theory and qualitative analysis, and the distributions of seven limit cycles are newly established.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2018
DOI: 10.1016/J.CHEMOSPHERE.2017.12.164
Abstract: Water-stable and active metal organic frameworks (MOFs) are important materials for mitigation of water contaminants via adsorption and catalytic reactions. In this study, a highly water-stable Co-based MOF, namely bio-MOF-11-Co, was synthesized by a simplified benign method. Moreover, it was used as a catalyst in successful activation of peroxymonsulfate for catalytic degradation of sulfachloropyradazine (SCP) and para-hydroxybenzoic acid (p-HBA) as representatives of pharmaceuticals and personal care products, respectively. The bio-MOF-11-Co showed rapid degradation of both p-HBA and SCP and could be reused multiple times without losing the activity by simply water washing. The effects of catalyst and PMS loadings as well as temperature were further studied, showing that high catalyst and PMS loadings as well as temperature produced faster kinetic degradation of p-HBA and SCP. The generation of highly reactive and HO radicals during the degradation was investigated by quenching tests and electron paramagnetic resonance. A plausible degradation mechanism was proposed based on the functionalities in the bio-MOF-11-Co. The availability of electron rich nucleobase adenine reinforced the reaction kinetics by electron donation along with cobalt atoms in the bio-MOF-11-Co structure.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 08-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2016
DOI: 10.1016/J.JCIS.2016.06.032
Abstract: The increasing concerns on toxicity of sulfonamide antibiotics in water require a prompt action to establish efficient wastewater treatment processes for their removal. In this study, adsorptive removal of a model sulfonamide antibiotic, sulfachloropyridazine (SCP), from wastewater is presented for the first time using a metal organic framework (MOF). A high surface area and thermally stable MOF, HKUST-1, was synthesized by a facile method. Batch adsorption studies were systematically carried out using HKUST-1. The high surface area and unsaturated metal sites resulted in a significant adsorption capacity with faster kinetics. Most of the SCP was removed in 15min and the kinetic data were best fitted with the pseudo second order model. Moreover, isothermal data were best fitted with the Langmuir model. The thermodynamic results showed that the adsorption is a spontaneous and endothermic process. The adsorption capacity of HKUST-1 is 384mg/g at 298K which is the highest compared to most of the materials for the antibiotics. The high adsorption capacity is attributed mainly to π-π stacking, hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2010
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 05-06-2015
DOI: 10.1002/AIC.14881
Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS)
Date: 07-2016
Publisher: Wiley
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