A novel hierarchical porous metal-organic framework(MOF)-based hollow carbon nanofiber mat(CNFM)was prepared through a facile electrospinning process followed by carbonization.Two immiscible polymers,polyacrylonitrile...A novel hierarchical porous metal-organic framework(MOF)-based hollow carbon nanofiber mat(CNFM)was prepared through a facile electrospinning process followed by carbonization.Two immiscible polymers,polyacrylonitrile/polymethyl methacrylate(PAN/PMMA),and porous zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)particles were selected as components for the electrospinning suspension.The resulting PPZ-CNFM-1–2–2(PAN:PMMA:ZIF8=1:2:2,mass ratio)exhibited a hollow tubular structure with uniformly distributed dense hollow-spheres on the tube walls.The obtained CNFM possessed a high Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area(SBET)of 1696 m2/g and total pore volume of 2.74 cm^(3)/g,which are comparable to those achieved by traditional physical or chemical activation methods.This MOF-based CNFM demonstrated excellent adsorption performance towards ciprofloxacin(CIP),exhibiting a high static adsorption capacity of approximately 600 mg/g and achieving adsorption equilibrium withing only 1 h.The exceptional adsorption capacity can be attributed to its high SBET and abundant pores that accommodate CIP molecules,while the rapid adsorption rate is facilitated by the presence of hollow-sphere and hollow tubular structures in the carbon nanofibers.Furthermore,the study revealed the significant contributions of pore-filling effect during the adsorption process.Fixed-bed experiments confirmed that this MOF-based hollow CNFM holds great potential for large-scale applications in purifying CIP-contaminated water.展开更多
随着全球人口快速增长以及工业化快速发展,淡水资源越来越短缺。海水淡化被认为是很有前途的技术,但传统的海水淡化技术不可避免地消耗化石燃料,因此,太阳能作为清洁能源驱动界面水蒸发受到广泛关注。文章以聚丙烯腈(PAN)作为输水材料...随着全球人口快速增长以及工业化快速发展,淡水资源越来越短缺。海水淡化被认为是很有前途的技术,但传统的海水淡化技术不可避免地消耗化石燃料,因此,太阳能作为清洁能源驱动界面水蒸发受到广泛关注。文章以聚丙烯腈(PAN)作为输水材料、碳纳米管(CNT)作为光热材料,通过制备不同工艺参数的静电纺纳米纤维膜,揭示不同静电纺丝工艺参数对太阳能蒸发器光热性能的影响。实验表明,当纺丝时间为60 min、纺丝电压为19 k V、CNT质量分数为2.0%时,制备的PAN/CNT纤维膜展现出最佳蒸发性能。在这一参数组合下,静电纺纳米纤维膜在模拟太阳光照射下的水蒸发速率达到了最高值。展开更多
Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always...Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always struggle to balance mechanical properties and thermal insulation,resulting in their inability to meet the demands for both washing resistance and personal protection.Herein,inspired by the natural spring-like structures of cucumber tendrils,a superelastic and washable micro/nanofibrous sponge(MNFS)based on biomimetic helical fibers is directly prepared utilizing multiple-jet electrospinning technology for high-performance thermal insulation.By regulating the conductivity of polyvinylidene fluoride solution,multiple-jet ejection and multiple-stage whipping of jets are achieved,and further control of phase separation rates enables the rapid solidification of jets to form spring-like helical fibers,which are directly entangled to assemble MNFS.The resulting MNFS exhibits superelasticity that can withstand large tensile strain(200%),1000 cyclic tensile or compression deformations,and retain good resilience even in liquid nitrogen(-196℃).Furthermore,the MNFS shows efficient thermal insulation with low thermal conductivity(24.85 mW m^(-1)K^(-1)),close to the value of dry air,and remains structural stability even after cyclic washing.This work offers new possibilities for advanced fibrous sponges in transportation,environmental,and energy applications.展开更多
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen,China(No.3502Z20227238)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22276181 and 52300143)+3 种基金the Science and Technology Planning project of Fujian Province,China(Nos.2022H0045 and 2023I0035)the Youth Innovation Promotion Associ-ation CAS(No.2019307)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M723082)the Youth Science and Technology Innovation Pro-gram of Xiamen Ocean and Fisheries Development Special Funds(No.23ZHZB032QCA20).
文摘A novel hierarchical porous metal-organic framework(MOF)-based hollow carbon nanofiber mat(CNFM)was prepared through a facile electrospinning process followed by carbonization.Two immiscible polymers,polyacrylonitrile/polymethyl methacrylate(PAN/PMMA),and porous zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)particles were selected as components for the electrospinning suspension.The resulting PPZ-CNFM-1–2–2(PAN:PMMA:ZIF8=1:2:2,mass ratio)exhibited a hollow tubular structure with uniformly distributed dense hollow-spheres on the tube walls.The obtained CNFM possessed a high Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area(SBET)of 1696 m2/g and total pore volume of 2.74 cm^(3)/g,which are comparable to those achieved by traditional physical or chemical activation methods.This MOF-based CNFM demonstrated excellent adsorption performance towards ciprofloxacin(CIP),exhibiting a high static adsorption capacity of approximately 600 mg/g and achieving adsorption equilibrium withing only 1 h.The exceptional adsorption capacity can be attributed to its high SBET and abundant pores that accommodate CIP molecules,while the rapid adsorption rate is facilitated by the presence of hollow-sphere and hollow tubular structures in the carbon nanofibers.Furthermore,the study revealed the significant contributions of pore-filling effect during the adsorption process.Fixed-bed experiments confirmed that this MOF-based hollow CNFM holds great potential for large-scale applications in purifying CIP-contaminated water.
文摘随着全球人口快速增长以及工业化快速发展,淡水资源越来越短缺。海水淡化被认为是很有前途的技术,但传统的海水淡化技术不可避免地消耗化石燃料,因此,太阳能作为清洁能源驱动界面水蒸发受到广泛关注。文章以聚丙烯腈(PAN)作为输水材料、碳纳米管(CNT)作为光热材料,通过制备不同工艺参数的静电纺纳米纤维膜,揭示不同静电纺丝工艺参数对太阳能蒸发器光热性能的影响。实验表明,当纺丝时间为60 min、纺丝电压为19 k V、CNT质量分数为2.0%时,制备的PAN/CNT纤维膜展现出最佳蒸发性能。在这一参数组合下,静电纺纳米纤维膜在模拟太阳光照射下的水蒸发速率达到了最高值。
基金supported by Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.2022QNRC001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273053)the Chenguang Program of Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.21CGA41)。
文摘Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always struggle to balance mechanical properties and thermal insulation,resulting in their inability to meet the demands for both washing resistance and personal protection.Herein,inspired by the natural spring-like structures of cucumber tendrils,a superelastic and washable micro/nanofibrous sponge(MNFS)based on biomimetic helical fibers is directly prepared utilizing multiple-jet electrospinning technology for high-performance thermal insulation.By regulating the conductivity of polyvinylidene fluoride solution,multiple-jet ejection and multiple-stage whipping of jets are achieved,and further control of phase separation rates enables the rapid solidification of jets to form spring-like helical fibers,which are directly entangled to assemble MNFS.The resulting MNFS exhibits superelasticity that can withstand large tensile strain(200%),1000 cyclic tensile or compression deformations,and retain good resilience even in liquid nitrogen(-196℃).Furthermore,the MNFS shows efficient thermal insulation with low thermal conductivity(24.85 mW m^(-1)K^(-1)),close to the value of dry air,and remains structural stability even after cyclic washing.This work offers new possibilities for advanced fibrous sponges in transportation,environmental,and energy applications.
