To address the issues of the greenhouse effect and energy dilemma,it is a global hot topic on converting CO_(2)to valuable chemicals and useable fuels.In this review,firstly,we shortly summarize different CO_(2)conver...To address the issues of the greenhouse effect and energy dilemma,it is a global hot topic on converting CO_(2)to valuable chemicals and useable fuels.In this review,firstly,we shortly summarize different CO_(2)conversion methods including thermal catalysis,biocatalysis,electrocatalysis,photocatalysis,and plasma catalysis.Then,a comprehensive overview of the currently explored plasma driven CO_(2)conversion is presented,such as microwave discharge plasma,gliding arc discharge plasma,radiofrequency inductively coupled plasma,and dielectric barrier discharge plasma,with an emphasis on their experimental setups,achievements and limitations.Furthermore,the activation of CO_(2)conversion via the synergistic effect between the plasma and photocatalyst is discussed in detail.Finally,the associated challenges and future development trends for plasma catalytic CO_(2)conversion are briefly concluded.展开更多
With the same level of measurement accuracy,more portable and miniaturized measurement systems will have greater advantages,providing users with more flexible and convenient measurement solutions.Here,we introduce a n...With the same level of measurement accuracy,more portable and miniaturized measurement systems will have greater advantages,providing users with more flexible and convenient measurement solutions.Here,we introduce a new type of digital image correlation(DIC)system that incorporates a binocular meta-lens,featuring a simple and compact configuration.Meta-lens is one of the promising flat optical imaging devices that are ultra-thin,customizable,and well-suited for use in confined spaces.We evaluated this binocular meta-lens based DIC(BM-DIC)system through classic in-plane and out-of-plane translation tests,followed by a bending test on a helicopter wing model to capture 3D displacement and deformation fields.For in-plane translations,the system achieved high precision with a standard deviation(σ)below 2μm.Despite a small baseline of 4 mm,the system maintained aσof approximately 32μm for out-of-plane translations.Comparative analysis with conventional dual-camera stereo DIC systems showed that the BM-DIC system maintains an acceptable relative error margin of about 1%in measured strain fields despite a 75-fold reduction in baseline length.This research demonstrates the integration of DIC techniques with advanced meta-lens technology,indicating substantial potential to enhance the capabilities of DIC technology in experimental solid mechanics.展开更多
Catalytic ozonation is an effective wastewater purification process.However,the low ozone mass transfer in packed bubble columns leads to low ozone utilization efficiency(OUE),poor organic degradation performance,and ...Catalytic ozonation is an effective wastewater purification process.However,the low ozone mass transfer in packed bubble columns leads to low ozone utilization efficiency(OUE),poor organic degradation performance,and high energy consumption.Therefore,there is an urgent need to develop efficient supported catalysts that can enhancemass transfer and performance.However,the reaction mechanism of the support on ozone mass transfer remains unclear,which hinders the development of catalytic ozonation applications.In this study,lava rocks(LR)-supported catalysts,specifically CuMn_(2)O_(4)@LR and MnO_(2)–Co_(3)O_(4)@LR,were proposed for catalytic ozonation of IBP degradation due to their superior catalytic activity,stability,and high OUE.Addition of CuMn_(2)O_(4)@LR or MnO_(2)–Co_(3)O_(4)@LR increased IBP removal efficiency from 85%to 91%or 88%,and reduced energy consumption from 2.86 to 2.14 kWh/m^(3)or 2.60 kWh/m^(3),respectively.This improvement was attributed to LRsupported catalysts enhancing mass transfer and promoting O3 decomposition to generate•OH and•O_(2)^(−),leading to IBP degradation.Furthermore,this study investigated the effects of ozone dose,supporter sizes,and catalyst components on ozone-liquid mass transfer.The results revealed that the size of the supporter influenced stacked porosity and consequently affected ozone mass transfer.Larger-sized LR(kLa=0.172 min^(−1))exhibited better mass transfer compared to smaller-sized supports.Based on these findings,it was concluded that both CuMn_(2)O_(4)@LR and MnO_(2)–Co_(3)O_(4)@LR are potential catalysts for catalytic ozonation in residual IBP degradation of pharmaceutical wastewater,and LR showed good credibility as a catalyst supporter.Understanding the effects of supporters and active components on ozone mass transfer provides a fundamental principle for designing supported catalysts in catalytic ozonation applications.展开更多
Membrane fouling is a bottleneck issue that hindered the further application of ultrafiltration technology.To alleviate membrane fouling,coagulation-ultrafiltration(C-UF)process using polyaluminum chloride(PACl)and PA...Membrane fouling is a bottleneck issue that hindered the further application of ultrafiltration technology.To alleviate membrane fouling,coagulation-ultrafiltration(C-UF)process using polyaluminum chloride(PACl)and PACl-Al_(13)with high proportion of Al_(13)O_(4)(OH)_(24)^(7+)as coagulants,respectively,were investigated at various pH conditions.Results indicated that an increase in solution pH contributed to larger floc size and looser floc structure for both PACl and PACl-Al_(13).It was conducive to the formation of more porous cake,as evidenced by mean pore area and pore area distribution of cake,leading to lower reversible fouling.Furthermore,humic acid(HA)removal presented a trend of first increasing and then decreasing with the increase of pH.The optimal HA removal was achieved at pH 6 regardless of coagulant type,suggesting that the slightest irreversible fouling should be occurred at this point.Interestingly,the irreversible fouling with PACl coagulant achieved a minimum value at pH 9,while the minimal irreversible fouling with PACl-Al_(13)was observed at pH 6.We speculated that the cake formed by PACl could further intercept HA prior to UF process at alkaline pH.Furthermore,compared with PACl,PACl-Al_(13)had a stronger charge neutralization ability,thus contributing to more compact floc structure and higher HA removal at various pH conditions.By UF fractionation measurement,higher HA removal for PACl-Al_(13)was due to higher removal of HA with molecular weight less than 50 kDa.展开更多
The measurement of the combustion characteristics of a single biomass particle is essential for studying massive biofuel energy conversion process;however,it is challenging due to the small physical scale of the bioma...The measurement of the combustion characteristics of a single biomass particle is essential for studying massive biofuel energy conversion process;however,it is challenging due to the small physical scale of the biomass particle flame.In this work,we report an investigation of the combustion behavior of single lignin and single cellulose particle through CO_(2)absorption spectroscopy and high-speed photography.The biomass samples are prepared with an initial diameter of about 1.0 mm and are ignited on a heating plate placed inside a multi-pass absorption cell.The shape and size transformation of single biomass particle are recorded through high-speed photography,and the combustion temperature and CO_(2)column densities are measured through laser absorption spectroscopy at 4.172µm.We find that the maximum combustion temperatures are 1662±38 K and 1569±26 K for lignin and cellulose particle,respectively.Besides,we find that CO_(2)generation precedes the generation of visible volatile flame for cellulose particle.While for lignin particle,the CO_(2)generation is found to be almost at the same time as its volatile combustion stage begins.The measurement technique and results presented in this work are of practical interest for biomass combustion studies and arc meaningful for the development of biomass thermal conversion mode.展开更多
目的探讨肥胖因素在腰椎后路椎间融合术治疗双节段腰椎退行性疾病中的影响。方法选取2015年1月~2018年12月本院骨科行腰椎后路椎间融合术的双节段腰椎椎间盘退变性疾病患者154例。按照体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)分成三组:BMI<2...目的探讨肥胖因素在腰椎后路椎间融合术治疗双节段腰椎退行性疾病中的影响。方法选取2015年1月~2018年12月本院骨科行腰椎后路椎间融合术的双节段腰椎椎间盘退变性疾病患者154例。按照体质量指数(body mass index,BMI)分成三组:BMI<25 kg/m^(2)纳入正常组,BMI在25.0~29.9 kg/m^(2)纳入超重组,BMI≥30 kg/m^(2)纳入肥胖组。所有患者随访至少1年,比较围手术期指标、VAS评分和ODI指数、植骨融合情况、术后并发症等。结果肥胖组、超重组手术时间显著高于正常组(P<0.05),肥胖组住院时间、并发症发生率显著高于正常组、超重组(P<0.05);三组患者术后3个月、6个月、末次随访时的VAS评分和ODI指数均较术前有显著改善(P<0.05),但组间比较无显著差异(P>0.05);三组的最终融合率接近,无统计学差异(P>0.05)。结论肥胖患者行双节段腰椎后路椎体融合术,其手术时间、住院时间均有增加,术后并发症发生率偏高,但对总体疗效并无显著影响。展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22072010)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing Municipality(Grant No.CSTB2024NSCQLZX0101)+2 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(Grant No.cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0181)Science and Technology Research Program of Chongqing Municipal Education Commission(Grant No.KJQN202300629)Institute for Advanced Sciences(Grant No.E011A2022325).
文摘To address the issues of the greenhouse effect and energy dilemma,it is a global hot topic on converting CO_(2)to valuable chemicals and useable fuels.In this review,firstly,we shortly summarize different CO_(2)conversion methods including thermal catalysis,biocatalysis,electrocatalysis,photocatalysis,and plasma catalysis.Then,a comprehensive overview of the currently explored plasma driven CO_(2)conversion is presented,such as microwave discharge plasma,gliding arc discharge plasma,radiofrequency inductively coupled plasma,and dielectric barrier discharge plasma,with an emphasis on their experimental setups,achievements and limitations.Furthermore,the activation of CO_(2)conversion via the synergistic effect between the plasma and photocatalyst is discussed in detail.Finally,the associated challenges and future development trends for plasma catalytic CO_(2)conversion are briefly concluded.
基金financial support from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China(Project No.C5031-22G,CityU11310522,CityU11300123)City University of Hong Kong(Project No.9610628)+5 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(12172222,12302368,22227901)National Science and Technology Major Project of China(J2019-V-0004-0095)Science Center for Gas Turbine Project(2023-B-V-002-001)Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(20230046057018)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M742231)Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(GZC20231561。
文摘With the same level of measurement accuracy,more portable and miniaturized measurement systems will have greater advantages,providing users with more flexible and convenient measurement solutions.Here,we introduce a new type of digital image correlation(DIC)system that incorporates a binocular meta-lens,featuring a simple and compact configuration.Meta-lens is one of the promising flat optical imaging devices that are ultra-thin,customizable,and well-suited for use in confined spaces.We evaluated this binocular meta-lens based DIC(BM-DIC)system through classic in-plane and out-of-plane translation tests,followed by a bending test on a helicopter wing model to capture 3D displacement and deformation fields.For in-plane translations,the system achieved high precision with a standard deviation(σ)below 2μm.Despite a small baseline of 4 mm,the system maintained aσof approximately 32μm for out-of-plane translations.Comparative analysis with conventional dual-camera stereo DIC systems showed that the BM-DIC system maintains an acceptable relative error margin of about 1%in measured strain fields despite a 75-fold reduction in baseline length.This research demonstrates the integration of DIC techniques with advanced meta-lens technology,indicating substantial potential to enhance the capabilities of DIC technology in experimental solid mechanics.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFE0100800)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22076012,52100002,52200035,and 51878047)+4 种基金the Beijing Forestry University Outstanding Young Talent Cultivation Project(No.2019JQ03008)the Yangtze River Joint Research Phase II Program(Nos.2022-LHYJ-02-0510-02,and 2022-LHYJ-02-0502-02-06)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resources and Environment(No.HC202328)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.BLX202153)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M700448).
文摘Catalytic ozonation is an effective wastewater purification process.However,the low ozone mass transfer in packed bubble columns leads to low ozone utilization efficiency(OUE),poor organic degradation performance,and high energy consumption.Therefore,there is an urgent need to develop efficient supported catalysts that can enhancemass transfer and performance.However,the reaction mechanism of the support on ozone mass transfer remains unclear,which hinders the development of catalytic ozonation applications.In this study,lava rocks(LR)-supported catalysts,specifically CuMn_(2)O_(4)@LR and MnO_(2)–Co_(3)O_(4)@LR,were proposed for catalytic ozonation of IBP degradation due to their superior catalytic activity,stability,and high OUE.Addition of CuMn_(2)O_(4)@LR or MnO_(2)–Co_(3)O_(4)@LR increased IBP removal efficiency from 85%to 91%or 88%,and reduced energy consumption from 2.86 to 2.14 kWh/m^(3)or 2.60 kWh/m^(3),respectively.This improvement was attributed to LRsupported catalysts enhancing mass transfer and promoting O3 decomposition to generate•OH and•O_(2)^(−),leading to IBP degradation.Furthermore,this study investigated the effects of ozone dose,supporter sizes,and catalyst components on ozone-liquid mass transfer.The results revealed that the size of the supporter influenced stacked porosity and consequently affected ozone mass transfer.Larger-sized LR(kLa=0.172 min^(−1))exhibited better mass transfer compared to smaller-sized supports.Based on these findings,it was concluded that both CuMn_(2)O_(4)@LR and MnO_(2)–Co_(3)O_(4)@LR are potential catalysts for catalytic ozonation in residual IBP degradation of pharmaceutical wastewater,and LR showed good credibility as a catalyst supporter.Understanding the effects of supporters and active components on ozone mass transfer provides a fundamental principle for designing supported catalysts in catalytic ozonation applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52100002,52200035,22076012 and51878047)the Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Urban Water Resource and Environment(No.QA202014)+4 种基金the Yangtze River Joint Research Phase II Program(No.2022-LHYJ-02-0510-02)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFE0100800)the Beijing Forestry University Outstanding Young Talent Cultivation Project(No.2019JQ03008)the Beijing Municipal Education Commission through the Innovative Transdisciplinary Program“Ecological Restoration Engineering”(No.GJJXK210102)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2021M700448).
文摘Membrane fouling is a bottleneck issue that hindered the further application of ultrafiltration technology.To alleviate membrane fouling,coagulation-ultrafiltration(C-UF)process using polyaluminum chloride(PACl)and PACl-Al_(13)with high proportion of Al_(13)O_(4)(OH)_(24)^(7+)as coagulants,respectively,were investigated at various pH conditions.Results indicated that an increase in solution pH contributed to larger floc size and looser floc structure for both PACl and PACl-Al_(13).It was conducive to the formation of more porous cake,as evidenced by mean pore area and pore area distribution of cake,leading to lower reversible fouling.Furthermore,humic acid(HA)removal presented a trend of first increasing and then decreasing with the increase of pH.The optimal HA removal was achieved at pH 6 regardless of coagulant type,suggesting that the slightest irreversible fouling should be occurred at this point.Interestingly,the irreversible fouling with PACl coagulant achieved a minimum value at pH 9,while the minimal irreversible fouling with PACl-Al_(13)was observed at pH 6.We speculated that the cake formed by PACl could further intercept HA prior to UF process at alkaline pH.Furthermore,compared with PACl,PACl-Al_(13)had a stronger charge neutralization ability,thus contributing to more compact floc structure and higher HA removal at various pH conditions.By UF fractionation measurement,higher HA removal for PACl-Al_(13)was due to higher removal of HA with molecular weight less than 50 kDa.
基金surpported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52206222,No.22227901)Aero Engine and Gas Turbine Basic Science Centre Project(P2023-B-V-002-001).
文摘The measurement of the combustion characteristics of a single biomass particle is essential for studying massive biofuel energy conversion process;however,it is challenging due to the small physical scale of the biomass particle flame.In this work,we report an investigation of the combustion behavior of single lignin and single cellulose particle through CO_(2)absorption spectroscopy and high-speed photography.The biomass samples are prepared with an initial diameter of about 1.0 mm and are ignited on a heating plate placed inside a multi-pass absorption cell.The shape and size transformation of single biomass particle are recorded through high-speed photography,and the combustion temperature and CO_(2)column densities are measured through laser absorption spectroscopy at 4.172µm.We find that the maximum combustion temperatures are 1662±38 K and 1569±26 K for lignin and cellulose particle,respectively.Besides,we find that CO_(2)generation precedes the generation of visible volatile flame for cellulose particle.While for lignin particle,the CO_(2)generation is found to be almost at the same time as its volatile combustion stage begins.The measurement technique and results presented in this work are of practical interest for biomass combustion studies and arc meaningful for the development of biomass thermal conversion mode.
