The exceptional electrochemical performance of zinc anodes is frequently impeded by inadequate deposition kinetics and interfacial chemistry.Herein,we introduce the stereoisomerism to inform the balanced selection of ...The exceptional electrochemical performance of zinc anodes is frequently impeded by inadequate deposition kinetics and interfacial chemistry.Herein,we introduce the stereoisomerism to inform the balanced selection of electrolyte additives,taking into account their solvation and adsorption properties,to achieve the optimal deposition behaviors and electrochemical performance.The three-point coplanar adsorption configuration,in comparison to two-point adsorption,effectively mitigates the interference of water molecules and establishes a coplanar templating effect.This approach fosters a uniform distribution of charges,encourages the preferential orientation growth of(002)planes for uniform zinc deposition.Moreover,an appropriate level of solvation ability can modulate the solvation structure without substantially increasing the de-solvation energy barrier,thereby facilitating faster deposition kinetics than what is observed in cases of strong solvation.As a result,Zn//Zn cell can achieve an excellent performance of more than 3470 h at 2 mA cm^(-2)and 1 mAh cm^(-2),and Zn//AC full cell can work for 50000 cycles at 3 A g^(-1).Additionally,under practical conditions(N/P=4.37),the assembled Zn//I2 full cell demonstrates stable lifespan for 710 cycles at 1 A g^(-1).This work showcases the interplay between adsorption configuration of stereoisomeric additives on the cycling.展开更多
Surface coatings and surficial sediments were obtained in four natural waters in Xianghai Wetland in China to study the role of surface coatings and surficial sediments in controlling the transporting and cycling of h...Surface coatings and surficial sediments were obtained in four natural waters in Xianghai Wetland in China to study the role of surface coatings and surficial sediments in controlling the transporting and cycling of heavy metals in aquatic environments. Pb and Cd adsorption to the surface coatings and surficial sediments were measured under controlled laboratory conditions(mineral salts solution with defined speciation, ionic strength 0 05 mol/L, 25℃ and pH 6 0 for surface coatings; and 0 005 mol/L CaCl 2 solution, 25℃ and pH 6 0 for surficial sediments). The Langmuir adsorption isotherm was applied to estimate equilibrium coefficients of Pb and Cd adsorption to the surface coatings and surficial sediments, and the component analyses of surface coatings and surficial sediments were also carried out. Correlation analyses between the maximum adsorption of Pb and Cd(Г max ) and the components in the surface coatings and surficial sediments suggested that there was a statistically significant trend for Pb and Cd adsorption(Г max ) to the surface coatings to increase with increasing in contents of Fe and Mn oxides in the surface coatings and surficial sediments. And the metal adsorption abilities of surface coatings were much stronger than those of surficial sediments, highlighting that in the same water, i.e. at the same pH and initial metal concentrations, the metals(such as lead and cadmium) in supernatant were feasible to be adsorbed by surface coatings than surficial sediments. The more importance of surface coatings than surficial sediments for adsorbing and cycling of heavy metals in aquatic environments was evidenced.展开更多
[ Objective] The research aimed to study the adsorption capability of Fe modifying sepiolite on Cr（Vl）. [ Method] FeCl3 solution with different concentrations was used to modify sepiolite. By static adsorption exper...[ Objective] The research aimed to study the adsorption capability of Fe modifying sepiolite on Cr（Vl）. [ Method] FeCl3 solution with different concentrations was used to modify sepiolite. By static adsorption experiment, the adsorption capability of Fe modifying sepiolite on Cr（VI ） was studied. [Result] Under the condition of initial Cr（VI） concentration of 90 mg/L, 10.0% IMS dosage of 5 g/L, pH of 4.5, adsorption time of 90 min, and temperature of 25 ℃ the equilibrium adsorption quantity of Fe modifying sepiolite was 6.5 mg/g. [Conclusion] The research provided an effective pathway for the application of Fe modifying sepiolite in Cr（VI）-containing wastewater treatment.展开更多
Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries have become prospective candidates for next-generation energy storage owing to the high energy density and low cost.However,the sluggish kinetics of the electrochemical reaction and shutt...Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries have become prospective candidates for next-generation energy storage owing to the high energy density and low cost.However,the sluggish kinetics of the electrochemical reaction and shuttle effect result in a rapid capacity decay.Herein,a titanium nitride nanocrystal/Ndoped graphene(TiN@NG)composite is developed to host elemental sulfur.The TiN nanoparticles decorated on graphene sheets attract Li polysulfides(LiPSx)and catalyze the electrochemical reduction and oxidation of LiPSx in the discharge and charge processes,respectively.These two effects effectively restrain the dissolution of the LiPSx and accelerate the electrochemical reactions,thereby,alleviating the shuttle effect.As a result,the cathode composed of TiN@NG/S delivers a remarkable reversible capacity(1390 mA h g^(-1) at 0.1 C)and excellent cycling performance(730 mA h g^(-1) after 300 cycles).We believe that this work can bring some inspiration for designing high-performance Li-S batteries.展开更多
For ceramic filtering materials, their adsorption capacities, purification efficiencies to remove organic compounds from drinking water, and correlation between adsorption capacities and pore structures were tested an...For ceramic filtering materials, their adsorption capacities, purification efficiencies to remove organic compounds from drinking water, and correlation between adsorption capacities and pore structures were tested and analyzed. The results show that correlation coefficient between the specific surface area and the adsorptive amount of iodine molecule is 0.99; correlation coefficient between the pore volume and the adsorptive value of tannin molecule is 0.92, and correlation coefficient between the most probable diameter and the adsorption parameter is 1.0. A new method of morphology characterization for ceramic filtering materials was developed, which offered a sort of standard for the evaluation on water purification efficiencies and selection of ceramic filtering materials.展开更多
Phosphorus( P) has been recognized as a major limited nutrient responsible for the eutrophication of surface waters. Water treatment residuals( WTRs) are safe by-products of water treatment plants and are cost-efficie...Phosphorus( P) has been recognized as a major limited nutrient responsible for the eutrophication of surface waters. Water treatment residuals( WTRs) are safe by-products of water treatment plants and are cost-efficient adsorbents. In this study, batch experiments and column experiments based on WTRs were employed to study the characteristics of P adsorption and the effects of lowmolecular-weight organic acids( LMWOAs)( citric acid, oxalic acid,and tartaric acid) on P adsorption. Different models of adsorption were used to describe equilibrium and kinetic data. The adsorption data were fitted well by a pseudo-second order kinetic model. The adsorption process was determined to be controlled by three steps of diffusion mechanisms through the intra-particle model.The adsorption equilibrium was well described by the Langmuir,Freundlich,Redlich-Peterson,and Sips isotherm models. Batch and continuous flow experiments indicated that the LMWOAs exhibited inhibitory action,and as pH increased,the inhibitory action became weaker for all the three acids. The effect of LMWOAs concentration was not significant on inhibition. The effects of LMWOAs were closely related to reaction time.展开更多
Developing efficient separation materials for recovering metal resources from aqueous environments is crucial for the sustainable water–food–energy nexus,which addresses the interdependence between energy production...Developing efficient separation materials for recovering metal resources from aqueous environments is crucial for the sustainable water–food–energy nexus,which addresses the interdependence between energy production,water production,and energy consumption.Various material-based separation processes have demonstrated outstanding performance.However,electric energy and chemicals are used to frequently replace the separation materials used in such processes owing to their short life span.This study presents a methodology for designing the self-regenerable fiber(SRF)according to the types of metals through a self-regeneration model.The SRF can semi-permanently recover the metal resources from water through a repetitive adsorption–crystallization–detachment process of metal ions on its surface.The ionic metal resources are adsorbed and crystallized with the counter-anions on the SRF surface.Next,the metal crystals are self-detached from the SRF surface by the collision between the crystals and curvature and non-sticky surface of the SRF.Thus,a module containing the SRF maintains its metal recovery capability even during continuous injection of the metal solution without its replacement.These findings highlight the significance of interfacial engineering and further guide the rational design of energy/environmentally friendly resource recovery modules.展开更多
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(No.2023JJ20064)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52377222).
文摘The exceptional electrochemical performance of zinc anodes is frequently impeded by inadequate deposition kinetics and interfacial chemistry.Herein,we introduce the stereoisomerism to inform the balanced selection of electrolyte additives,taking into account their solvation and adsorption properties,to achieve the optimal deposition behaviors and electrochemical performance.The three-point coplanar adsorption configuration,in comparison to two-point adsorption,effectively mitigates the interference of water molecules and establishes a coplanar templating effect.This approach fosters a uniform distribution of charges,encourages the preferential orientation growth of(002)planes for uniform zinc deposition.Moreover,an appropriate level of solvation ability can modulate the solvation structure without substantially increasing the de-solvation energy barrier,thereby facilitating faster deposition kinetics than what is observed in cases of strong solvation.As a result,Zn//Zn cell can achieve an excellent performance of more than 3470 h at 2 mA cm^(-2)and 1 mAh cm^(-2),and Zn//AC full cell can work for 50000 cycles at 3 A g^(-1).Additionally,under practical conditions(N/P=4.37),the assembled Zn//I2 full cell demonstrates stable lifespan for 710 cycles at 1 A g^(-1).This work showcases the interplay between adsorption configuration of stereoisomeric additives on the cycling.
文摘Surface coatings and surficial sediments were obtained in four natural waters in Xianghai Wetland in China to study the role of surface coatings and surficial sediments in controlling the transporting and cycling of heavy metals in aquatic environments. Pb and Cd adsorption to the surface coatings and surficial sediments were measured under controlled laboratory conditions(mineral salts solution with defined speciation, ionic strength 0 05 mol/L, 25℃ and pH 6 0 for surface coatings; and 0 005 mol/L CaCl 2 solution, 25℃ and pH 6 0 for surficial sediments). The Langmuir adsorption isotherm was applied to estimate equilibrium coefficients of Pb and Cd adsorption to the surface coatings and surficial sediments, and the component analyses of surface coatings and surficial sediments were also carried out. Correlation analyses between the maximum adsorption of Pb and Cd(Г max ) and the components in the surface coatings and surficial sediments suggested that there was a statistically significant trend for Pb and Cd adsorption(Г max ) to the surface coatings to increase with increasing in contents of Fe and Mn oxides in the surface coatings and surficial sediments. And the metal adsorption abilities of surface coatings were much stronger than those of surficial sediments, highlighting that in the same water, i.e. at the same pH and initial metal concentrations, the metals(such as lead and cadmium) in supernatant were feasible to be adsorbed by surface coatings than surficial sediments. The more importance of surface coatings than surficial sediments for adsorbing and cycling of heavy metals in aquatic environments was evidenced.
文摘[ Objective] The research aimed to study the adsorption capability of Fe modifying sepiolite on Cr（Vl）. [ Method] FeCl3 solution with different concentrations was used to modify sepiolite. By static adsorption experiment, the adsorption capability of Fe modifying sepiolite on Cr（VI ） was studied. [Result] Under the condition of initial Cr（VI） concentration of 90 mg/L, 10.0% IMS dosage of 5 g/L, pH of 4.5, adsorption time of 90 min, and temperature of 25 ℃ the equilibrium adsorption quantity of Fe modifying sepiolite was 6.5 mg/g. [Conclusion] The research provided an effective pathway for the application of Fe modifying sepiolite in Cr（VI）-containing wastewater treatment.
基金funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51761145046,21975243,and 51672262)support from the 100 Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences+1 种基金National Program for Support of Top-notch Young ProfessionaliChEM。
文摘Lithium-sulfur(Li-S)batteries have become prospective candidates for next-generation energy storage owing to the high energy density and low cost.However,the sluggish kinetics of the electrochemical reaction and shuttle effect result in a rapid capacity decay.Herein,a titanium nitride nanocrystal/Ndoped graphene(TiN@NG)composite is developed to host elemental sulfur.The TiN nanoparticles decorated on graphene sheets attract Li polysulfides(LiPSx)and catalyze the electrochemical reduction and oxidation of LiPSx in the discharge and charge processes,respectively.These two effects effectively restrain the dissolution of the LiPSx and accelerate the electrochemical reactions,thereby,alleviating the shuttle effect.As a result,the cathode composed of TiN@NG/S delivers a remarkable reversible capacity(1390 mA h g^(-1) at 0.1 C)and excellent cycling performance(730 mA h g^(-1) after 300 cycles).We believe that this work can bring some inspiration for designing high-performance Li-S batteries.
文摘For ceramic filtering materials, their adsorption capacities, purification efficiencies to remove organic compounds from drinking water, and correlation between adsorption capacities and pore structures were tested and analyzed. The results show that correlation coefficient between the specific surface area and the adsorptive amount of iodine molecule is 0.99; correlation coefficient between the pore volume and the adsorptive value of tannin molecule is 0.92, and correlation coefficient between the most probable diameter and the adsorption parameter is 1.0. A new method of morphology characterization for ceramic filtering materials was developed, which offered a sort of standard for the evaluation on water purification efficiencies and selection of ceramic filtering materials.
基金National Water Pollution Control and Management Key Project,China(No.2009ZX07318-008-006)
文摘Phosphorus( P) has been recognized as a major limited nutrient responsible for the eutrophication of surface waters. Water treatment residuals( WTRs) are safe by-products of water treatment plants and are cost-efficient adsorbents. In this study, batch experiments and column experiments based on WTRs were employed to study the characteristics of P adsorption and the effects of lowmolecular-weight organic acids( LMWOAs)( citric acid, oxalic acid,and tartaric acid) on P adsorption. Different models of adsorption were used to describe equilibrium and kinetic data. The adsorption data were fitted well by a pseudo-second order kinetic model. The adsorption process was determined to be controlled by three steps of diffusion mechanisms through the intra-particle model.The adsorption equilibrium was well described by the Langmuir,Freundlich,Redlich-Peterson,and Sips isotherm models. Batch and continuous flow experiments indicated that the LMWOAs exhibited inhibitory action,and as pH increased,the inhibitory action became weaker for all the three acids. The effect of LMWOAs concentration was not significant on inhibition. The effects of LMWOAs were closely related to reaction time.
基金the National R&D program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT)(No.2020M3H4A3106366 and RS-2023-00209565)by an institutional program grant(2E32442)From the Korea Institute of Science and Technology.
文摘Developing efficient separation materials for recovering metal resources from aqueous environments is crucial for the sustainable water–food–energy nexus,which addresses the interdependence between energy production,water production,and energy consumption.Various material-based separation processes have demonstrated outstanding performance.However,electric energy and chemicals are used to frequently replace the separation materials used in such processes owing to their short life span.This study presents a methodology for designing the self-regenerable fiber(SRF)according to the types of metals through a self-regeneration model.The SRF can semi-permanently recover the metal resources from water through a repetitive adsorption–crystallization–detachment process of metal ions on its surface.The ionic metal resources are adsorbed and crystallized with the counter-anions on the SRF surface.Next,the metal crystals are self-detached from the SRF surface by the collision between the crystals and curvature and non-sticky surface of the SRF.Thus,a module containing the SRF maintains its metal recovery capability even during continuous injection of the metal solution without its replacement.These findings highlight the significance of interfacial engineering and further guide the rational design of energy/environmentally friendly resource recovery modules.
