The world is currently facing the challenges of global warming and climate change. Numerous efforts have been taken to mitigate CO2 emission, among which is the use of solid sorbents for CO2 capture. In this work, Li4...The world is currently facing the challenges of global warming and climate change. Numerous efforts have been taken to mitigate CO2 emission, among which is the use of solid sorbents for CO2 capture. In this work, Li4SiO4 was synthesised via a sol-gel method using lithium nitrate （LiNO3） and tetraethylorthosilicate （SiC8H20O4） as precursors. A parametric study of Li：Si molar ratio （1-5）, calcination temperature （600-800℃） and calcination time （1-8 h） were conducted during sorbent synthesis. Calcination temperature （700-800℃） and carbonation temperature （500-700℃） during CO2 sorption activity were also varied to confirm the optimum operating temperature. Sorbent with the highest CO2 sorption capacity was finally introduced to several cyclic tests to study the durability of the sorbent through 10 cycles of CO2 sorption-desorption test. The results showed that the calcination temperature of 800℃ and carbonation temperature of 700℃ were the best operating temperatures, with CO2 sorption capacity of 7.95 mmol CO2·（g sorbent）^-1 （93% of the theoretical yield）. Throughout the ten cyclic processes, CO2 sorption capacity of the sorbent had dropped approximately 16.2% from the first to the tenth cycle, which was a reasonable decline. Thus, it was concluded that Li4SiO4 is a potential CO2 solid sorbent for high temperature CO2 capture activity.展开更多
The effect of calcination temperature on the catalytic activity for the dimethyl ether （DME） carbonylation into methyl acetate （MA） was investigated over mordenite supported copper （Cu/HMOR） prepared by ion-exch...The effect of calcination temperature on the catalytic activity for the dimethyl ether （DME） carbonylation into methyl acetate （MA） was investigated over mordenite supported copper （Cu/HMOR） prepared by ion-exchange process. The results showed that the catalytic activity was obviously affected by the calcination temperature. The maximal DME conversion of 97.2% and the MA selectivity of 97.9% were obtained over the Cu/HMOR calcined at 430 ℃ under conditions of 210 ℃, 1.5 MPa, and GSHV of 4883 h^-1. The obtained Cu/HMOR catalysts were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, N2 absorption, NH3 temperature program desorption, CO temperature program desorption, and Raman techniques. Proper calcination temperature was effective to promote copper ions migration and diffusion, and led the support HMOR to possess more acid activity sites, which exhibited the complete decomposing of copper nitrate, large surface area and optimum micropore structure, more amount of CO adsorption site and proper amount of weak acid centers.展开更多
SiO2-supported Ni-Mo bimetallic phosphides were prepared by temperature-programmed reduction （TPR） method from the phosphate precur- sors calcined at different temperatures. Their properties were characterized by me...SiO2-supported Ni-Mo bimetallic phosphides were prepared by temperature-programmed reduction （TPR） method from the phosphate precur- sors calcined at different temperatures. Their properties were characterized by means of ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy （UV-Vis DRS）, H2 temperature-programmed reduction （H2-TPR）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, CO chemisorption, H2 and NH3 temperature-programmed desorptions （H2-TPD and NH3-TPD）. Their catalytic performances for the deoxygena- tion of methyl laurate were tested in a fixed-bed reactor. When the precursors were calcined at 400 and 500 ℃, respectively, NiMoP2 phase could be formed apart from Ni2P and MoP phases in the prepared C400 and C500 catalysts. However, when the precursors were calcined at 600, 700 and 800 ℃, respectively, only Ni2P and MoP phases could be detected in the prepared C600, C700 and C800 catalysts. Also, in C400, C500 and C600 catalysts, Mo atoms were found to be entered in the lattice of Ni2P phase, but the entering extent became less with the increase of calcination temperature. As the calcination temperature of the precursor increased, the interaction between Ni and Mo in the prepared catalysts decreased, and the phosphide crystallite size tended to increase, subsequently leading to the decrease in the surface metal site density and the acid amount. C600 catalyst showed the highest activity among the tested ones for the deoxygenation of methyl laurate. As the calcination temperature of the precursor increased, the selectivity to C12 hydrocarbons decreased while the selectivity to C11 hydrocarbons tended to increase. This can be mainly attributed to the decreased Ni-Mo interaction and the increased phosphide particle size. In sum, the structure and performance of Ni-Mo bimetallic phosphide catalyst can be tuned by the calcination temperature of precursor.展开更多
High-plastic clays with significant volume change due to moisture variations present critical challenges to civil engineering structures.Limestone calcined clay cement(LC3),an innovative and sustainable hydraulic bind...High-plastic clays with significant volume change due to moisture variations present critical challenges to civil engineering structures.Limestone calcined clay cement(LC3),an innovative and sustainable hydraulic binder,demonstrates significant potential for improving the engineering characteristics of such soils.Nevertheless,the impact of LC3 on the physico-mechanical characteristics of treated soil under a cyclic wet-dry environment remains unclear.This study for the first time investigates LC3's impact on the long-term durability of treated high-plastic clays through comprehensive macro-micro testing including physical,mechanical,mineralogical,and microstructural investigations with an emphasis on wet-dry cycles.The results revealed that LC3 treatment exhibits significant resistance to wet-dry cycles by completely mitigating the swelling potential,and a considerable reduction in plasticity resulting in enhanced workability.The compressibility and shear strength parameters have been significantly improved to several orders of magnitude.However,after six wet-dry cycles,a slight to modest reduction is observed,but overall durability remains superior to untreated soil.Cohesive and structural bonding ratios quantitatively assessed the impact of wet-dry cycles emphasizing the advantage of LC3 treatment.According to mineralogical and microstructural evaluation,the mechanism behind the adverse effects of wet-dry cycles on the compressibility and strength behavior of LC3-treated soil is mainly attributed to:(1)weakening of CSH/C(A)SH and ettringite(AFt)phases by exhibiting lower peak intensities;and(2)larger pore spaces due to repeated wet-dry cycles.These findings highlight LC3's performance in enhancing the long-term behavior and resilience of treated soils in real-world scenarios,providing durable solutions for infrastructure challenges.展开更多
To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region,silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material.The correlation between silica fume content and the lining life requir...To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region,silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material.The correlation between silica fume content and the lining life requires immediate investigation.In view of this phenomenon,the durability of unit lining concrete is predicted by analyzing three key indicators:carbonation depth,relative dynamic elastic modulus,and residual quality.This prediction is achieved by integrating the Entropy Weight Method,Grey theory life prediction model and BP artificial neural networks using data from tests and predictions of these indicators.Then,the Entropy Weight-Grey theory-BP Network Model is compared with other methods to analyze the predicted life.Finally,verify the sci-entificity of this model,and the optimum silica fume content of unit concrete lining is verified.The results showed,1)The addition of silica fume will accelerate the carbonization of unit concrete lining,and slow down the freeze-thaw cycle and sulfate erosion.2)The utilization of artificial neural networks is essential for enhancing the realism of the data,as it emphasizes the significance of silica fume content.3)Silica fume content of 10%results in the longest life and is the most suitable for lining construction.4)A comparison between single-factor and multi-factor predictions indicates that the multi-factor approach yields a longer maximum life.This improvement can be attributed to the inclusion of additional factors,such as freeze-thaw cycles and carbonation,which enhance the predicted life when employing these methods.In conclusion,the Entropy Weight-Grey Theory-BP Network life prediction Model is well-suited for tunnel lining in the alpine sulfate area of northwest China.展开更多
TiO2 fibers were prepared via alternatively introducing water vapor and Ti precursor carried by N2 to an APCVD （chemical vapor deposition under atmospheric pressure） reactor at ≤200 ℃. Activated carbon fibers （A...TiO2 fibers were prepared via alternatively introducing water vapor and Ti precursor carried by N2 to an APCVD （chemical vapor deposition under atmospheric pressure） reactor at ≤200 ℃. Activated carbon fibers （ACFs） were used as templates for deposition and later removed by calcinations. The obtained catalysts were characterized by scanning electron micros- copy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, Brunauer, Emmett and Teller （BET） and X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis The pores within TiO2 fibers included micro-range and meso-range, e.g., 7 nm, and the specific surface areas for TiO2 fibers were 141 m^2/g and 148 m^2/g for samples deposited at 100 ℃ and 200℃ （using ACFI700 as template）, respectively. The deposition temperature significantly influenced TiO2 morphology. The special advantages of this technique for preparing porous nano-material include no consumption of organic solvent in the process and easy control of deposition conditions and speeds.展开更多
Aceh in Indonesia is rich inmarine resources and abundant fishery products such as oyster.Traditionally,fishermen only harvest oysters and discard the shells,which can cause pollution and environmental contamination.W...Aceh in Indonesia is rich inmarine resources and abundant fishery products such as oyster.Traditionally,fishermen only harvest oysters and discard the shells,which can cause pollution and environmental contamination.Waste Oyster Shells(WOS)contain a high percentage of calcium carbonate(CaCO_(3))that experiences thermal decomposition at high temperature,following the reaction CaCO_(3)→CaO+CO_(2)(ΔT=825℃).At temperature>900℃,dead-burned lime is formed,which severely influences CaO reactivity.However,the optimum temperature for producing high CaO content is still uncertain.Therefore,this study aimed to determine the optimum calcination temperature to produce high CaO content,assess initial setting time of WOS paste,and identify the best compressive strength of paste.For the experiment,WOS was used as a partial cement replacement(with a size of 0.075 mm)in paste at a proportion of 5%and calcined at temperature of 700℃,800℃,900℃,and 1000℃.The specimens used were an ebonite ring(dimensions:70 mm bottom diameter,60 mm top diameter,and 40 mm height)and a cube(dimensions:5 cm×5 cm×5 cm).The experiment was conducted following the ASTM(American Society for Testing andMaterials)standards and optimumcompressive strength values were analyzed using ANOVA(Analysis of Variance)and Response Surface Methodology(RSM)through the Design Expert software.The results showed that WOS calcined at 1000℃ increased CaO content by approximately 57.40%.Furthermore,the initial setting time test of 5%WOS paste at 1000℃ showed a more uniform binding performance compared to conventional cement paste,with an initial setting time of 75 min and a penetration depth of 15 mm.In line with the analysis,optimum compressive strength of 71.028 MPa with a desirability value of 0.986 was achieved at 5%cement replacement and calcination temperature of 786.44℃.展开更多
Cobalt-free nickel-manganese binary materials are one of the most promising cathode candidates for lithium-ion batteries due to the low reserves, high price,political and ecological unfriendliness of cobalt. The prepa...Cobalt-free nickel-manganese binary materials are one of the most promising cathode candidates for lithium-ion batteries due to the low reserves, high price,political and ecological unfriendliness of cobalt. The preparation of high-performance Ni-Mn bimetallic materials through controlled synthesis conditions holds significant importance for industrial applications. In this work,through systematic modulation of calcination temperatures and nickel ratios, we have effectively addressed critical challenges in binary layered cathodes, including cationic disordering, detrimental H2-H3 phase transitions, and severe interfacial side reactions. The electrochemical performance and thermal stability tests demonstrate that the medium-nickel cathode calcined at 850℃(NM64) exhibit superior comprehensive performance, including moderate discharge capacity(181.34 mAh g^(-1)at 1C), enhanced thermal stability and cycling stability(90% capacity retention after 100 cycles), excellent rate performance(125 mAh g^(-1)at high rate of 10C). Moreover, a 10 kg sample was prepared further verified its commercial application prospects. The soft-pack battery with commercial graphite anode and NM64-850 cathode achieve a discharge capacity of 171.0 mAh g^(-1)and retains 86.5% capacity after 180 cycles. The optimized integration of nickel content and calcination temperature endows binary cathodes with balanced electrochemical performance,enabling commercial viability.展开更多
The iron and steel industries generate large amounts of unavoidable CO_(2)emissions as well as considerable quantities of slags.More than one-half of the emitted CO_(2)is produced in blast furnaces during ironmaking,a...The iron and steel industries generate large amounts of unavoidable CO_(2)emissions as well as considerable quantities of slags.More than one-half of the emitted CO_(2)is produced in blast furnaces during ironmaking,and thus it is meaningful to use blast furnace slags to capture CO_(2)while addressing the byproducts and flue gas of ironmaking.Mineral carbonation of slags is a promising route to achieve carbon neutrality and effective slag utilization.To exploit slag more effectively and capture CO_(2)in flue gas,an in-depth investigation into the carbonation of blast furnace slags generated with different cooling methods was conducted.The effects of the solid–liquid ratio and introduced CO_(2)concentration on carbonation were determined.The CO_(2)uptake capacity of air-cooled slag(0.04 g/g)was greater than that of water-quenched slag.The CO_(2)uptake capacities of the two slags were comparable with those of slags in previous works,indicating the potential of the two slags for CO_(2)sequestration and utilization even with low-energy input and this fact suggests that this process is feasible.展开更多
Countries around the world have been making efforts to reduce pollutant emissions. However, the response of global black carbon(BC) aging to emission changes remains unclear. Using the Community Atmosphere Model versi...Countries around the world have been making efforts to reduce pollutant emissions. However, the response of global black carbon(BC) aging to emission changes remains unclear. Using the Community Atmosphere Model version 6 with a machine-learning-integrated four-mode version of the Modal Aerosol Module, we quantify global BC aging responses to emission reductions for 2011–2018 and for 2050 and 2100 under carbon neutrality. During 2011–18, global trends in BC aging degree(mass ratio of coatings to BC, R_(BC)) exhibited marked regional disparities, with a significant increase in China(5.4% yr^(-1)), which contrasts with minimal changes in the USA, Europe, and India. The divergence is attributed to opposing trends in secondary organic aerosol(SOA) and sulfate coatings, driven by regional changes in the emission ratios of corresponding coating precursors to BC(volatile organic compounds-VOCs/BC and SO_(2)/BC). Projections under carbon neutrality reveal that R_(BC) will increase globally by 47%(118%) in 2050(2100), with strong convergent increases expected across major source regions. The R_(BC) increase, primarily driven by enhanced SOA coatings due to sharper BC reductions relative to VOCs, will enhance the global BC mass absorption cross-section(MAC) by 11%(17%) in 2050(2100).Consequently, although the global BC burden will decline sharply by 60%(76%), the enhanced MAC partially offsets the magnitude of the decline in the BC direct radiative effect, resulting in the moderation of global BC DRE decreases to 88%(92%) of the BC burden reductions in 2050(2100). This study highlights the globally enhanced BC aging and light absorption capacity under carbon neutrality, thereby partly offsetting the impact of BC direct emission reductions on future changes in BC radiative effects globally.展开更多
The effects of calcination temperature and mechanical ball milling on the physicochemical properties of electrolytic manganese residue(EMR),mineral phase transition,pozzolanic activity,and pore structure were studied....The effects of calcination temperature and mechanical ball milling on the physicochemical properties of electrolytic manganese residue(EMR),mineral phase transition,pozzolanic activity,and pore structure were studied.The experimental results show that the strength activity index(SAI)of 20%EMR mixed mortar at 28 days is 90.54%,95.40%,and 90.73%,respectively,after pretreatment with EMR at 800℃calcined for 3,5,and 8 min.This is mainly attributed to the high temperature decomposition of gypsum dihydrate to form activated calcium oxide.In addition,high temperature and mechanical force destroys the Si-O chemical bond and promotes the formation of calcium silicate gel structure.Due to the existence of a large number of gypsum phases in EMR mixed mortar,a large number of ettringite,C-S-H,aluminosilicate,C-A-S-H,and AFm are formed,which strongly verifies the volcanic activity of EMR.The leaching test shows that high temperature calcination has a significant effect on the stabilization of NH_(3)-N.However,the curing effect of Mn^(2+)is significant only in the calcination at 1000℃,but both Mn^(2+)and NH_(3)-N in the calcined EMR are higher than the emission standard.The encapsulation effect of EMR composite mortar provided by hydration products,and the buffering capacity of the Si-Al system for solidification of heavy metals and strong alkalis are conducive to the stability of Mn^(2+)and NH_(3)-N.After the EMR mixed mortar is aged for 3 days,Mn and NH_(3)-N are completely lower than the emission standard.In general,the EMR mixed mortar can meet the requirements for green building use.展开更多
A CuSiAlO_(x)catalyst was prepared through infrared-heating calcination and employed to catalyze vapor furfural(FFR)hydrogenation in a fixed-bed reactor.Its catalytic performance was systematically evaluated and compa...A CuSiAlO_(x)catalyst was prepared through infrared-heating calcination and employed to catalyze vapor furfural(FFR)hydrogenation in a fixed-bed reactor.Its catalytic performance was systematically evaluated and compared to that of a catalyst derived from the same precursor but calcined using an electric oven.The hydrogenation tests were performed at temperatures varying in 140~180℃,H_(2)/FFR(mol/mol)ratios in 4:1~8:1,and liquid hourly space velocity(LHSVs)in 0.6~1.0 h^(-1).The catalyst CuSiAlO_(x)-IH(prepared by infrared-heating calcination)demonstrated higher FFR conversion than CuSiAlO_(x)-EH(prepared by electric-oven heating)did.Under the conditions of a H_(2)/FFR ratio of 6:1,a temperature of 140℃,and an LHSV of 0.6 h^(-1),the CuSiAlO_(x)-IH catalyst achieved a 99.70%FFR conversion and 95.72%selectivity to furfur alcohol(FOL)in a continuous test for 18 h.This time duration with good stability was twice longer than that enabled by CuSiAlO_(x)-EH.Characterization of the fresh,reduced,and spent catalysts revealed that the catalyst CuSiAlO_(x)-IH,compared to CuSiAlO_(x)-EH,possessed more Cu defects,a higher BET surface area,a smaller average size,and the narrower size distribution of active-species particles.These structural advantages thus rendered the CuSiAlO_(x)-IH catalyst superior in its catalysis of the FFR hydrogenation reactions.展开更多
Cement production,while essential for global infrastructure,contributes significantly to carbon dioxide emissions,accounting for approximately 7%of total emissions.To mitigate these environmental impacts,flash calcina...Cement production,while essential for global infrastructure,contributes significantly to carbon dioxide emissions,accounting for approximately 7%of total emissions.To mitigate these environmental impacts,flash calcination of kaolinitic clays has been investigated as a sustainable alternative.This technique involves the rapid heating of clays,enabling their use as supplementary cementitious materials.The primary objective of this study was to modify the color of calcined clay in various atmospheres(oxidizing,inert,and reducing)to achieve a grayish tone similar to commercial cement while preserving its reactive properties.The experimental procedure employed a tubular reactor with precise control of gas flows(atmospheric air,nitrogen,and a carbon monoxide–nitrogen mixture).Physicochemical characterization of the raw clay was conducted before calcination,with analyses repeated on the calcined clays following experimentation.Results indicated that clay calcined in an oxidizing atmosphere acquired a reddish hue,attributed to the oxidation of iron in hematite.The Clay exhibited a pinkish tone in an inert atmosphere,while calcination in a reducing atmosphere yielded the desired grayish color.Regarding pozzolanic activity,clays calcined in oxidizing and inert atmospheres displayed robust strength,ranging from 82%to 87%.Calcination in a reducing atmosphere resulted in slightly lower strength,around 74%,likely due to the clay’s chemical composition and the calcination process,which affects compound formation and material reactivity.展开更多
Catalytic oxidation of soot is of great importance for emission control on diesel vehicles.In this work,a highly active Cs/Co/Ce-Sn catalyst was investigated for soot oxidation,and it was unexpectedly found that high-...Catalytic oxidation of soot is of great importance for emission control on diesel vehicles.In this work,a highly active Cs/Co/Ce-Sn catalyst was investigated for soot oxidation,and it was unexpectedly found that high-temperature calcination greatly improved the activity of the catalyst.When the calcination temperature was increased from 500℃ to 750℃,T_(50) decreased from 456.9℃ to 389.8℃ in a NO/O_(2)/H_(2)O/N_(2) atmosphere.Characterization results revealed that high-temperature calcination can promote the ability to transfer negative charge density from Cs to other metal cations in Cs/Co/Ce-Sn,which will facilitate the production of more oxygen defects and the generation of more surface-active oxygen species.Surfaceactive oxygen species are beneficial to the oxidation of NO to NO_(2),leading to the high yield of NO_(2) exploitation.Therefore,the Cs/Co/Ce-Sn catalyst calcined at 750℃ demonstrated higher activity than that calcined at 500℃.This work provides a pathway to prepare high efficiency catalysts for the removal of soot and significant insight into the effects of calcination on soot oxidation catalysts.展开更多
Activated carbons (ACs) calcined at 400˚C, 500˚C, and 600˚C (AC-400, AC-500, and AC-600) were prepared using palm nut shells from Gabon as raw material and zinc chloride (ZnCl2) as a chemical activating agent. Prepare...Activated carbons (ACs) calcined at 400˚C, 500˚C, and 600˚C (AC-400, AC-500, and AC-600) were prepared using palm nut shells from Gabon as raw material and zinc chloride (ZnCl2) as a chemical activating agent. Prepared ACs were characterized by physisorption of nitrogen (N2), determination of diode and methylene blue numbers for studies of porosity and by quantification and determination of surface functional groups and pH at point of zero charge (pHpzc) respectively, for studies of chemical properties of prepared ACs. Then, effects of calcination temperature (Tcal) on porosity and chemical properties of prepared ACs were studied. The results obtained showed that when the calcination temperature increases from 500˚C to 600˚C, the porosity and chemical properties of prepared ACs are modified. Indeed, the methylene blue and iodine numbers determined for activated carbons AC-400 (460 and 7.94 mg·g−1, respectively) and AC-500 (680 and 8.90 mg·g−1, respectively) are higher than those obtained for AC-600 (360 and 5.75 mg·g−1, respectively). Compared to the AC-500 adsorbent, specific surface areas (SBET) and microporous volume losses for AC-600 were estimated to 44.7% and 45.8%, respectively. Moreover, in our experimental conditions, the effect of Tcal on the quantities of acidic and basic functional groups on the surface of the ACs appears negligible. In addition, results of the pHpzc of prepared ACs showed that as Tcal increases, the pH of the adsorbents increases and tends towards neutrality. Indeed, a stronger acidity was determined on AC-400 (pHpzc = 5.60) compared to those on AC-500 and AC-600 (pHpzc = 6.85 and 6.70, respectively). Also according to the results of porosity and chemical characterizations, adsorption being a surface phenomenon, 500˚C appears to be the optimal calcination temperature for the preparation of activated carbons from palm nut shells in our experimental conditions.展开更多
A hybrid process consisting of flotation and magnetic separation has been developed to concentrate multi-phase rare earth minerals associated with a carbonatite ore that contains a significant amount of niobium. The d...A hybrid process consisting of flotation and magnetic separation has been developed to concentrate multi-phase rare earth minerals associated with a carbonatite ore that contains a significant amount of niobium. The deposit is known to contain at least 15 different rare earth minerals identified as silicocarbonatite, magnesiocarbonatite, ferrocarbonatites, calciocarbonatite, REE/Nb ferrocarbonatite, phosphates and niobates. Although no collector exists to float all the different rare earth minerals, the hydroxamic acid-based collectors have shown adequate efficiency in floating most of these minerals. 92% recovery of total rare earth oxide (TREO) and niobium in 45% mass was possible at d<sub>80</sub> of <65 microns grind size. It was also possible to reduce the mass pull to 28%, but TREO and Nb’s recovery dropped to 85%. Calcination of the concentrate followed by quenching and fine grinding to <25 μm allowed upgrading the flotation concentrate by magnetic separation. It was demonstrated that at least 87% TREO and 85% Nb could be recovered in 16% of the feed mass. The paper discusses the overall concept of the flowsheet and the experimental strategies that led to this process.展开更多
Biological nitrogen fixation(BNF)and photosynthetic carbon fixation underpin food production and climate mitigation,yet natural systems are constrained by oxygen sensitivity,high energy demand,and inefficient catalyst...Biological nitrogen fixation(BNF)and photosynthetic carbon fixation underpin food production and climate mitigation,yet natural systems are constrained by oxygen sensitivity,high energy demand,and inefficient catalysts.This review synthesizes advances that recast these processes as engineering targets and proposes a conceptual roadmap that bridges synthetic symbioses with the synthetic biology of enzymes and pathways.For BNF,progress spans cross-kingdom strategies—from refactoring nif gene sets and targeting nitrogenase assembly to eukaryotic organelles,to engineering plant-associated diazotrophs,rhizosphere control circuits,and emerging nodule-like microenvironments.For carbon assimilation,new-to-nature CO_(2)-fixation modules and photorespiratory bypasses illustrate how pathway redesign and alternative carboxylases can circumvent key Calvin–Benson–Bassham limitations,and expanding photosynthetic light capture offers additional leverage.Across these domains,we extract common design principles:(i)nitrogenase output is increasingly governed by carbon/energy supply and electron delivery as much as by oxygen protection;(ii)robust function requires compartment-aware enzyme–chassis coordination,substrate channeling,and dynamic regulation using sensors and control circuits;and(iii)scalable implementation may benefit from distributing metabolic labor across engineered consortia rather than forcing all functions into a single host.We discuss enabling technologies—including AI-guided protein design and directed evolution,cell-free prototyping,chassis toolkits,and materials/bioelectrochemical interfaces—that can accelerate design–build–test–learn cycles and reduce barriers to deployment.Together,these insights define a path toward integrated nitrogen and carbon fixation systems for low-emission agriculture and biomanufacturing.展开更多
Precipitation was carried out to obtain manganese carbonate by adding a precipitating agent, sodium carbonate (NaCO<sub>3</sub>). This was followed by calcination of the manganese carbonate (MnCO<sub>...Precipitation was carried out to obtain manganese carbonate by adding a precipitating agent, sodium carbonate (NaCO<sub>3</sub>). This was followed by calcination of the manganese carbonate (MnCO<sub>3</sub>) to obtain manganese dioxide (MnO<sub>2</sub>). For precipitation tests, a pH ranging from 8 to 10, a time of one to two hours, and a temperature of 25°C and 50°C are the parameters that are considered. The calcination of MnCO<sub>3</sub> is carried out under the following conditions: time (1, 2, 3, and 4 hours) and temperature (370°C, 420°C, and 470°C). It should be noted that the temperature range selected for the calcination tests is based on thermodynamic data obtained using the HSC CHEMISTRY software. The results obtained show an effective recovery of manganese at 25°C, in one hour, with a pH of 8.5 with a precipitation yield and manganese content in the precipitate around 98.43% and 24.21%, respectively. During calcination tests, results show an increase in mass loss, for a constant calcination time, as temperature increases. On the other hand, increasing the calcination time at a given temperature causes an increase in mass loss. However, a significant decrease in mass loss is noted at 3 hours of calcination. The highest mass loss is obtained at a temperature of 470°C after 4 hours of calcination.展开更多
In view of the volume instability of steel slag aggregate leading to the quality problem of expansion damage in asphalt road construction,the 4.75-9.5 mm steel slag particles were treated by autoclaved carbonation tec...In view of the volume instability of steel slag aggregate leading to the quality problem of expansion damage in asphalt road construction,the 4.75-9.5 mm steel slag particles were treated by autoclaved carbonation technology,and the effects of the carbonation system(temperature and time)on the autoclaved pulverization rate,f-CaO content,and the relationship between them for the carbonated steel slag were investigated.In addition,the microstructure of the carbonated steel slag was analyzed by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer(SEM-EDS),metallographic microscope and X-ray fluorescence imaging spectrometer(XRF).The experimental results indicate that,under the initial CO_(2)pressure of 1.0 MPa,increasing the carbonation temperature leads to the increase in the crystal plane spacing of Ca(OH)_(2)that was generated by the hydration of minerals in steel slag,and promotes the transformation of carbonated CaCO_(3)from the orthorhombic system to the hexagonal system,resulting in the increase of the crystal planes spacing of them,meantime,accelerates the decomposition of RO phases and also the outward migration of Ca^(2+),Fe^(2+),and Mn^(2+)ions to cover and coat on the Si^(4+),Al^(3+)ions,and impels the formation of hydroxides such as Fe(OH)_(3)and the formation of carbonates such as Ca(Mg)CO_(3),FeCO_(3)and MnCO_(3).Carbonation at the temperature of 90℃for 3 h can reach the center of 4.75-9.5 mm steel slag particles.Meanwhile,the increase of temperature can promote the mineral reaction in steel slag,resulting in the fuzzy interface between mineral phases,increase of burrs,dispersion,crossover,reduction of grain size,and rearrangement of mineral particles.展开更多
With global industrialization and the excessive use of fossil fuels,greenhouse gas emissions have substantially increased,particularly the concentrations of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),which have had profound impacts on gl...With global industrialization and the excessive use of fossil fuels,greenhouse gas emissions have substantially increased,particularly the concentrations of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),which have had profound impacts on global warming and extreme climate events.As a key technology to combat climate change,mineral carbonation has been widely recognized as an effective technique for CO_(2)sequestration and utilization.In recent years,seawater-based solutions(including desalination brine and seawater-based wastewater)have become a research hotspot in mineral carbonation due to their strong alkalinity,high content of Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+),and lower costs compared to chemical solvents.This article comprehensively reviews the CO_(2)mineral carbonation mechanisms based on seawater-based solutions,highlighting recent research achievements and potential development trends in capturing CO_(2)through the pH swing method,modified Solvay process,chemical precipitation method,and chemical absorption method.By comparing the use of seawater-based solutions for mineral carbonation with traditional techniques,this study evaluates its advantages and the challenges it may face in practical applications,aiming to provide a more accurate assessment of the impact and future development of this technology.展开更多
基金fully sponsored by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia and Universiti Sains Malaysia through LRGS-USM Nano MITe Grant (203/PJKIMIA/6720009)
文摘The world is currently facing the challenges of global warming and climate change. Numerous efforts have been taken to mitigate CO2 emission, among which is the use of solid sorbents for CO2 capture. In this work, Li4SiO4 was synthesised via a sol-gel method using lithium nitrate （LiNO3） and tetraethylorthosilicate （SiC8H20O4） as precursors. A parametric study of Li：Si molar ratio （1-5）, calcination temperature （600-800℃） and calcination time （1-8 h） were conducted during sorbent synthesis. Calcination temperature （700-800℃） and carbonation temperature （500-700℃） during CO2 sorption activity were also varied to confirm the optimum operating temperature. Sorbent with the highest CO2 sorption capacity was finally introduced to several cyclic tests to study the durability of the sorbent through 10 cycles of CO2 sorption-desorption test. The results showed that the calcination temperature of 800℃ and carbonation temperature of 700℃ were the best operating temperatures, with CO2 sorption capacity of 7.95 mmol CO2·（g sorbent）^-1 （93% of the theoretical yield）. Throughout the ten cyclic processes, CO2 sorption capacity of the sorbent had dropped approximately 16.2% from the first to the tenth cycle, which was a reasonable decline. Thus, it was concluded that Li4SiO4 is a potential CO2 solid sorbent for high temperature CO2 capture activity.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.51006110 and No.51276183） and the National Natural Research Foundation of China/Japan Science and Technology Agency （No.51161140331）.
文摘The effect of calcination temperature on the catalytic activity for the dimethyl ether （DME） carbonylation into methyl acetate （MA） was investigated over mordenite supported copper （Cu/HMOR） prepared by ion-exchange process. The results showed that the catalytic activity was obviously affected by the calcination temperature. The maximal DME conversion of 97.2% and the MA selectivity of 97.9% were obtained over the Cu/HMOR calcined at 430 ℃ under conditions of 210 ℃, 1.5 MPa, and GSHV of 4883 h^-1. The obtained Cu/HMOR catalysts were characterized by powder X-ray diffraction, N2 absorption, NH3 temperature program desorption, CO temperature program desorption, and Raman techniques. Proper calcination temperature was effective to promote copper ions migration and diffusion, and led the support HMOR to possess more acid activity sites, which exhibited the complete decomposing of copper nitrate, large surface area and optimum micropore structure, more amount of CO adsorption site and proper amount of weak acid centers.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21176177)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin(No.12JCYBJC13200)State Key Laboratory of Catalytic Materials and Reaction Engineering(RIPP,SINOPEC)
文摘SiO2-supported Ni-Mo bimetallic phosphides were prepared by temperature-programmed reduction （TPR） method from the phosphate precur- sors calcined at different temperatures. Their properties were characterized by means of ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy （UV-Vis DRS）, H2 temperature-programmed reduction （H2-TPR）, X-ray diffraction （XRD）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, CO chemisorption, H2 and NH3 temperature-programmed desorptions （H2-TPD and NH3-TPD）. Their catalytic performances for the deoxygena- tion of methyl laurate were tested in a fixed-bed reactor. When the precursors were calcined at 400 and 500 ℃, respectively, NiMoP2 phase could be formed apart from Ni2P and MoP phases in the prepared C400 and C500 catalysts. However, when the precursors were calcined at 600, 700 and 800 ℃, respectively, only Ni2P and MoP phases could be detected in the prepared C600, C700 and C800 catalysts. Also, in C400, C500 and C600 catalysts, Mo atoms were found to be entered in the lattice of Ni2P phase, but the entering extent became less with the increase of calcination temperature. As the calcination temperature of the precursor increased, the interaction between Ni and Mo in the prepared catalysts decreased, and the phosphide crystallite size tended to increase, subsequently leading to the decrease in the surface metal site density and the acid amount. C600 catalyst showed the highest activity among the tested ones for the deoxygenation of methyl laurate. As the calcination temperature of the precursor increased, the selectivity to C12 hydrocarbons decreased while the selectivity to C11 hydrocarbons tended to increase. This can be mainly attributed to the decreased Ni-Mo interaction and the increased phosphide particle size. In sum, the structure and performance of Ni-Mo bimetallic phosphide catalyst can be tuned by the calcination temperature of precursor.
基金The financial support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42030714)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2019YFC1509900)is greatly acknowledged.
文摘High-plastic clays with significant volume change due to moisture variations present critical challenges to civil engineering structures.Limestone calcined clay cement(LC3),an innovative and sustainable hydraulic binder,demonstrates significant potential for improving the engineering characteristics of such soils.Nevertheless,the impact of LC3 on the physico-mechanical characteristics of treated soil under a cyclic wet-dry environment remains unclear.This study for the first time investigates LC3's impact on the long-term durability of treated high-plastic clays through comprehensive macro-micro testing including physical,mechanical,mineralogical,and microstructural investigations with an emphasis on wet-dry cycles.The results revealed that LC3 treatment exhibits significant resistance to wet-dry cycles by completely mitigating the swelling potential,and a considerable reduction in plasticity resulting in enhanced workability.The compressibility and shear strength parameters have been significantly improved to several orders of magnitude.However,after six wet-dry cycles,a slight to modest reduction is observed,but overall durability remains superior to untreated soil.Cohesive and structural bonding ratios quantitatively assessed the impact of wet-dry cycles emphasizing the advantage of LC3 treatment.According to mineralogical and microstructural evaluation,the mechanism behind the adverse effects of wet-dry cycles on the compressibility and strength behavior of LC3-treated soil is mainly attributed to:(1)weakening of CSH/C(A)SH and ettringite(AFt)phases by exhibiting lower peak intensities;and(2)larger pore spaces due to repeated wet-dry cycles.These findings highlight LC3's performance in enhancing the long-term behavior and resilience of treated soils in real-world scenarios,providing durable solutions for infrastructure challenges.
基金funded by the Technology Funding Scheme of China Construction Second Engineering Bureau LTD(2020ZX150002)the National Natural Science Foundation Project of China(12262018).
文摘To address the challenges posed by tunnel construction in the alpine region,silica fume mixed concrete is commonly used as a construction material.The correlation between silica fume content and the lining life requires immediate investigation.In view of this phenomenon,the durability of unit lining concrete is predicted by analyzing three key indicators:carbonation depth,relative dynamic elastic modulus,and residual quality.This prediction is achieved by integrating the Entropy Weight Method,Grey theory life prediction model and BP artificial neural networks using data from tests and predictions of these indicators.Then,the Entropy Weight-Grey theory-BP Network Model is compared with other methods to analyze the predicted life.Finally,verify the sci-entificity of this model,and the optimum silica fume content of unit concrete lining is verified.The results showed,1)The addition of silica fume will accelerate the carbonization of unit concrete lining,and slow down the freeze-thaw cycle and sulfate erosion.2)The utilization of artificial neural networks is essential for enhancing the realism of the data,as it emphasizes the significance of silica fume content.3)Silica fume content of 10%results in the longest life and is the most suitable for lining construction.4)A comparison between single-factor and multi-factor predictions indicates that the multi-factor approach yields a longer maximum life.This improvement can be attributed to the inclusion of additional factors,such as freeze-thaw cycles and carbonation,which enhance the predicted life when employing these methods.In conclusion,the Entropy Weight-Grey Theory-BP Network life prediction Model is well-suited for tunnel lining in the alpine sulfate area of northwest China.
基金Project (No. 20477006) supported by the National Natural ScienceFoundation of China
文摘TiO2 fibers were prepared via alternatively introducing water vapor and Ti precursor carried by N2 to an APCVD （chemical vapor deposition under atmospheric pressure） reactor at ≤200 ℃. Activated carbon fibers （ACFs） were used as templates for deposition and later removed by calcinations. The obtained catalysts were characterized by scanning electron micros- copy （SEM）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM）, Brunauer, Emmett and Teller （BET） and X-ray diffraction （XRD） analysis The pores within TiO2 fibers included micro-range and meso-range, e.g., 7 nm, and the specific surface areas for TiO2 fibers were 141 m^2/g and 148 m^2/g for samples deposited at 100 ℃ and 200℃ （using ACFI700 as template）, respectively. The deposition temperature significantly influenced TiO2 morphology. The special advantages of this technique for preparing porous nano-material include no consumption of organic solvent in the process and easy control of deposition conditions and speeds.
文摘Aceh in Indonesia is rich inmarine resources and abundant fishery products such as oyster.Traditionally,fishermen only harvest oysters and discard the shells,which can cause pollution and environmental contamination.Waste Oyster Shells(WOS)contain a high percentage of calcium carbonate(CaCO_(3))that experiences thermal decomposition at high temperature,following the reaction CaCO_(3)→CaO+CO_(2)(ΔT=825℃).At temperature>900℃,dead-burned lime is formed,which severely influences CaO reactivity.However,the optimum temperature for producing high CaO content is still uncertain.Therefore,this study aimed to determine the optimum calcination temperature to produce high CaO content,assess initial setting time of WOS paste,and identify the best compressive strength of paste.For the experiment,WOS was used as a partial cement replacement(with a size of 0.075 mm)in paste at a proportion of 5%and calcined at temperature of 700℃,800℃,900℃,and 1000℃.The specimens used were an ebonite ring(dimensions:70 mm bottom diameter,60 mm top diameter,and 40 mm height)and a cube(dimensions:5 cm×5 cm×5 cm).The experiment was conducted following the ASTM(American Society for Testing andMaterials)standards and optimumcompressive strength values were analyzed using ANOVA(Analysis of Variance)and Response Surface Methodology(RSM)through the Design Expert software.The results showed that WOS calcined at 1000℃ increased CaO content by approximately 57.40%.Furthermore,the initial setting time test of 5%WOS paste at 1000℃ showed a more uniform binding performance compared to conventional cement paste,with an initial setting time of 75 min and a penetration depth of 15 mm.In line with the analysis,optimum compressive strength of 71.028 MPa with a desirability value of 0.986 was achieved at 5%cement replacement and calcination temperature of 786.44℃.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52074113,22005091 and 22005092)Shanxi Province Transformation Program of Scientific and Technological Achievements(No.202304021301032)+8 种基金the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(No.202403021211075)Hunan University Outstanding Youth Science Foundation(No.531118040319)The science and technology innovation Program of Hunan Province(No.2021RC3055)Changsha Municipal Natural Science Foundation(No.43184)the CITIC Metals Ningbo Energy Co.Ltd.(No.H202191380246)Chongqing Talents:Exceptional Young Talents Project(No.CQYC202105015)Shenzhen Virtual University Park Basic Research Project of Free exploration(No.2021Szvup036)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB2402400)Shenzhen Virtual University Park Basic Research Project of Free exploration(No.2021Szvup036)
文摘Cobalt-free nickel-manganese binary materials are one of the most promising cathode candidates for lithium-ion batteries due to the low reserves, high price,political and ecological unfriendliness of cobalt. The preparation of high-performance Ni-Mn bimetallic materials through controlled synthesis conditions holds significant importance for industrial applications. In this work,through systematic modulation of calcination temperatures and nickel ratios, we have effectively addressed critical challenges in binary layered cathodes, including cationic disordering, detrimental H2-H3 phase transitions, and severe interfacial side reactions. The electrochemical performance and thermal stability tests demonstrate that the medium-nickel cathode calcined at 850℃(NM64) exhibit superior comprehensive performance, including moderate discharge capacity(181.34 mAh g^(-1)at 1C), enhanced thermal stability and cycling stability(90% capacity retention after 100 cycles), excellent rate performance(125 mAh g^(-1)at high rate of 10C). Moreover, a 10 kg sample was prepared further verified its commercial application prospects. The soft-pack battery with commercial graphite anode and NM64-850 cathode achieve a discharge capacity of 171.0 mAh g^(-1)and retains 86.5% capacity after 180 cycles. The optimized integration of nickel content and calcination temperature endows binary cathodes with balanced electrochemical performance,enabling commercial viability.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development(SATREPS)。
文摘The iron and steel industries generate large amounts of unavoidable CO_(2)emissions as well as considerable quantities of slags.More than one-half of the emitted CO_(2)is produced in blast furnaces during ironmaking,and thus it is meaningful to use blast furnace slags to capture CO_(2)while addressing the byproducts and flue gas of ironmaking.Mineral carbonation of slags is a promising route to achieve carbon neutrality and effective slag utilization.To exploit slag more effectively and capture CO_(2)in flue gas,an in-depth investigation into the carbonation of blast furnace slags generated with different cooling methods was conducted.The effects of the solid–liquid ratio and introduced CO_(2)concentration on carbonation were determined.The CO_(2)uptake capacity of air-cooled slag(0.04 g/g)was greater than that of water-quenched slag.The CO_(2)uptake capacities of the two slags were comparable with those of slags in previous works,indicating the potential of the two slags for CO_(2)sequestration and utilization even with low-energy input and this fact suggests that this process is feasible.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (42505149,41925023,U2342223,42105069,and 91744208)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2025M770303)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (14380230)the Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent,and Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Climate Change。
文摘Countries around the world have been making efforts to reduce pollutant emissions. However, the response of global black carbon(BC) aging to emission changes remains unclear. Using the Community Atmosphere Model version 6 with a machine-learning-integrated four-mode version of the Modal Aerosol Module, we quantify global BC aging responses to emission reductions for 2011–2018 and for 2050 and 2100 under carbon neutrality. During 2011–18, global trends in BC aging degree(mass ratio of coatings to BC, R_(BC)) exhibited marked regional disparities, with a significant increase in China(5.4% yr^(-1)), which contrasts with minimal changes in the USA, Europe, and India. The divergence is attributed to opposing trends in secondary organic aerosol(SOA) and sulfate coatings, driven by regional changes in the emission ratios of corresponding coating precursors to BC(volatile organic compounds-VOCs/BC and SO_(2)/BC). Projections under carbon neutrality reveal that R_(BC) will increase globally by 47%(118%) in 2050(2100), with strong convergent increases expected across major source regions. The R_(BC) increase, primarily driven by enhanced SOA coatings due to sharper BC reductions relative to VOCs, will enhance the global BC mass absorption cross-section(MAC) by 11%(17%) in 2050(2100).Consequently, although the global BC burden will decline sharply by 60%(76%), the enhanced MAC partially offsets the magnitude of the decline in the BC direct radiative effect, resulting in the moderation of global BC DRE decreases to 88%(92%) of the BC burden reductions in 2050(2100). This study highlights the globally enhanced BC aging and light absorption capacity under carbon neutrality, thereby partly offsetting the impact of BC direct emission reductions on future changes in BC radiative effects globally.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52178216)the Gansu Provincial Science and Technology Programme(No.23JRRA813)。
文摘The effects of calcination temperature and mechanical ball milling on the physicochemical properties of electrolytic manganese residue(EMR),mineral phase transition,pozzolanic activity,and pore structure were studied.The experimental results show that the strength activity index(SAI)of 20%EMR mixed mortar at 28 days is 90.54%,95.40%,and 90.73%,respectively,after pretreatment with EMR at 800℃calcined for 3,5,and 8 min.This is mainly attributed to the high temperature decomposition of gypsum dihydrate to form activated calcium oxide.In addition,high temperature and mechanical force destroys the Si-O chemical bond and promotes the formation of calcium silicate gel structure.Due to the existence of a large number of gypsum phases in EMR mixed mortar,a large number of ettringite,C-S-H,aluminosilicate,C-A-S-H,and AFm are formed,which strongly verifies the volcanic activity of EMR.The leaching test shows that high temperature calcination has a significant effect on the stabilization of NH_(3)-N.However,the curing effect of Mn^(2+)is significant only in the calcination at 1000℃,but both Mn^(2+)and NH_(3)-N in the calcined EMR are higher than the emission standard.The encapsulation effect of EMR composite mortar provided by hydration products,and the buffering capacity of the Si-Al system for solidification of heavy metals and strong alkalis are conducive to the stability of Mn^(2+)and NH_(3)-N.After the EMR mixed mortar is aged for 3 days,Mn and NH_(3)-N are completely lower than the emission standard.In general,the EMR mixed mortar can meet the requirements for green building use.
基金supported by Youth Fund of National Natural Science Foundation of China(NO.22108175)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning province(2021-NLTS-12-09)+2 种基金Liaoning Innovation Talents Program in University(Liao[2020]389)Liaoning Revitalization Tal-ents Program(XLYC1907029)Shenyang Young and Middle-aged Sci-ence&Technology Talents Program(RC210365).
文摘A CuSiAlO_(x)catalyst was prepared through infrared-heating calcination and employed to catalyze vapor furfural(FFR)hydrogenation in a fixed-bed reactor.Its catalytic performance was systematically evaluated and compared to that of a catalyst derived from the same precursor but calcined using an electric oven.The hydrogenation tests were performed at temperatures varying in 140~180℃,H_(2)/FFR(mol/mol)ratios in 4:1~8:1,and liquid hourly space velocity(LHSVs)in 0.6~1.0 h^(-1).The catalyst CuSiAlO_(x)-IH(prepared by infrared-heating calcination)demonstrated higher FFR conversion than CuSiAlO_(x)-EH(prepared by electric-oven heating)did.Under the conditions of a H_(2)/FFR ratio of 6:1,a temperature of 140℃,and an LHSV of 0.6 h^(-1),the CuSiAlO_(x)-IH catalyst achieved a 99.70%FFR conversion and 95.72%selectivity to furfur alcohol(FOL)in a continuous test for 18 h.This time duration with good stability was twice longer than that enabled by CuSiAlO_(x)-EH.Characterization of the fresh,reduced,and spent catalysts revealed that the catalyst CuSiAlO_(x)-IH,compared to CuSiAlO_(x)-EH,possessed more Cu defects,a higher BET surface area,a smaller average size,and the narrower size distribution of active-species particles.These structural advantages thus rendered the CuSiAlO_(x)-IH catalyst superior in its catalysis of the FFR hydrogenation reactions.
基金financial support for the research and for the publication costs of the articlesupported by Santa Catarina State Research Support Foundation(FAPESC)National Council for Scientific and Technological Development(CNPq no 302903/2023-2).
文摘Cement production,while essential for global infrastructure,contributes significantly to carbon dioxide emissions,accounting for approximately 7%of total emissions.To mitigate these environmental impacts,flash calcination of kaolinitic clays has been investigated as a sustainable alternative.This technique involves the rapid heating of clays,enabling their use as supplementary cementitious materials.The primary objective of this study was to modify the color of calcined clay in various atmospheres(oxidizing,inert,and reducing)to achieve a grayish tone similar to commercial cement while preserving its reactive properties.The experimental procedure employed a tubular reactor with precise control of gas flows(atmospheric air,nitrogen,and a carbon monoxide–nitrogen mixture).Physicochemical characterization of the raw clay was conducted before calcination,with analyses repeated on the calcined clays following experimentation.Results indicated that clay calcined in an oxidizing atmosphere acquired a reddish hue,attributed to the oxidation of iron in hematite.The Clay exhibited a pinkish tone in an inert atmosphere,while calcination in a reducing atmosphere yielded the desired grayish color.Regarding pozzolanic activity,clays calcined in oxidizing and inert atmospheres displayed robust strength,ranging from 82%to 87%.Calcination in a reducing atmosphere resulted in slightly lower strength,around 74%,likely due to the clay’s chemical composition and the calcination process,which affects compound formation and material reactivity.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22206183,52225004)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFC3701804)+1 种基金the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.XDA23010201)the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.2022309)。
文摘Catalytic oxidation of soot is of great importance for emission control on diesel vehicles.In this work,a highly active Cs/Co/Ce-Sn catalyst was investigated for soot oxidation,and it was unexpectedly found that high-temperature calcination greatly improved the activity of the catalyst.When the calcination temperature was increased from 500℃ to 750℃,T_(50) decreased from 456.9℃ to 389.8℃ in a NO/O_(2)/H_(2)O/N_(2) atmosphere.Characterization results revealed that high-temperature calcination can promote the ability to transfer negative charge density from Cs to other metal cations in Cs/Co/Ce-Sn,which will facilitate the production of more oxygen defects and the generation of more surface-active oxygen species.Surfaceactive oxygen species are beneficial to the oxidation of NO to NO_(2),leading to the high yield of NO_(2) exploitation.Therefore,the Cs/Co/Ce-Sn catalyst calcined at 750℃ demonstrated higher activity than that calcined at 500℃.This work provides a pathway to prepare high efficiency catalysts for the removal of soot and significant insight into the effects of calcination on soot oxidation catalysts.
文摘Activated carbons (ACs) calcined at 400˚C, 500˚C, and 600˚C (AC-400, AC-500, and AC-600) were prepared using palm nut shells from Gabon as raw material and zinc chloride (ZnCl2) as a chemical activating agent. Prepared ACs were characterized by physisorption of nitrogen (N2), determination of diode and methylene blue numbers for studies of porosity and by quantification and determination of surface functional groups and pH at point of zero charge (pHpzc) respectively, for studies of chemical properties of prepared ACs. Then, effects of calcination temperature (Tcal) on porosity and chemical properties of prepared ACs were studied. The results obtained showed that when the calcination temperature increases from 500˚C to 600˚C, the porosity and chemical properties of prepared ACs are modified. Indeed, the methylene blue and iodine numbers determined for activated carbons AC-400 (460 and 7.94 mg·g−1, respectively) and AC-500 (680 and 8.90 mg·g−1, respectively) are higher than those obtained for AC-600 (360 and 5.75 mg·g−1, respectively). Compared to the AC-500 adsorbent, specific surface areas (SBET) and microporous volume losses for AC-600 were estimated to 44.7% and 45.8%, respectively. Moreover, in our experimental conditions, the effect of Tcal on the quantities of acidic and basic functional groups on the surface of the ACs appears negligible. In addition, results of the pHpzc of prepared ACs showed that as Tcal increases, the pH of the adsorbents increases and tends towards neutrality. Indeed, a stronger acidity was determined on AC-400 (pHpzc = 5.60) compared to those on AC-500 and AC-600 (pHpzc = 6.85 and 6.70, respectively). Also according to the results of porosity and chemical characterizations, adsorption being a surface phenomenon, 500˚C appears to be the optimal calcination temperature for the preparation of activated carbons from palm nut shells in our experimental conditions.
文摘A hybrid process consisting of flotation and magnetic separation has been developed to concentrate multi-phase rare earth minerals associated with a carbonatite ore that contains a significant amount of niobium. The deposit is known to contain at least 15 different rare earth minerals identified as silicocarbonatite, magnesiocarbonatite, ferrocarbonatites, calciocarbonatite, REE/Nb ferrocarbonatite, phosphates and niobates. Although no collector exists to float all the different rare earth minerals, the hydroxamic acid-based collectors have shown adequate efficiency in floating most of these minerals. 92% recovery of total rare earth oxide (TREO) and niobium in 45% mass was possible at d<sub>80</sub> of <65 microns grind size. It was also possible to reduce the mass pull to 28%, but TREO and Nb’s recovery dropped to 85%. Calcination of the concentrate followed by quenching and fine grinding to <25 μm allowed upgrading the flotation concentrate by magnetic separation. It was demonstrated that at least 87% TREO and 85% Nb could be recovered in 16% of the feed mass. The paper discusses the overall concept of the flowsheet and the experimental strategies that led to this process.
基金supported by the funds of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2019YFA0904700)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32471477)to Cheng Qi.
文摘Biological nitrogen fixation(BNF)and photosynthetic carbon fixation underpin food production and climate mitigation,yet natural systems are constrained by oxygen sensitivity,high energy demand,and inefficient catalysts.This review synthesizes advances that recast these processes as engineering targets and proposes a conceptual roadmap that bridges synthetic symbioses with the synthetic biology of enzymes and pathways.For BNF,progress spans cross-kingdom strategies—from refactoring nif gene sets and targeting nitrogenase assembly to eukaryotic organelles,to engineering plant-associated diazotrophs,rhizosphere control circuits,and emerging nodule-like microenvironments.For carbon assimilation,new-to-nature CO_(2)-fixation modules and photorespiratory bypasses illustrate how pathway redesign and alternative carboxylases can circumvent key Calvin–Benson–Bassham limitations,and expanding photosynthetic light capture offers additional leverage.Across these domains,we extract common design principles:(i)nitrogenase output is increasingly governed by carbon/energy supply and electron delivery as much as by oxygen protection;(ii)robust function requires compartment-aware enzyme–chassis coordination,substrate channeling,and dynamic regulation using sensors and control circuits;and(iii)scalable implementation may benefit from distributing metabolic labor across engineered consortia rather than forcing all functions into a single host.We discuss enabling technologies—including AI-guided protein design and directed evolution,cell-free prototyping,chassis toolkits,and materials/bioelectrochemical interfaces—that can accelerate design–build–test–learn cycles and reduce barriers to deployment.Together,these insights define a path toward integrated nitrogen and carbon fixation systems for low-emission agriculture and biomanufacturing.
文摘Precipitation was carried out to obtain manganese carbonate by adding a precipitating agent, sodium carbonate (NaCO<sub>3</sub>). This was followed by calcination of the manganese carbonate (MnCO<sub>3</sub>) to obtain manganese dioxide (MnO<sub>2</sub>). For precipitation tests, a pH ranging from 8 to 10, a time of one to two hours, and a temperature of 25°C and 50°C are the parameters that are considered. The calcination of MnCO<sub>3</sub> is carried out under the following conditions: time (1, 2, 3, and 4 hours) and temperature (370°C, 420°C, and 470°C). It should be noted that the temperature range selected for the calcination tests is based on thermodynamic data obtained using the HSC CHEMISTRY software. The results obtained show an effective recovery of manganese at 25°C, in one hour, with a pH of 8.5 with a precipitation yield and manganese content in the precipitate around 98.43% and 24.21%, respectively. During calcination tests, results show an increase in mass loss, for a constant calcination time, as temperature increases. On the other hand, increasing the calcination time at a given temperature causes an increase in mass loss. However, a significant decrease in mass loss is noted at 3 hours of calcination. The highest mass loss is obtained at a temperature of 470°C after 4 hours of calcination.
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(No.E2020209010)the Science and Technology Plan Project of Tangshan(No.19150225E)the Key R&D Projects of North China University of Science and Technology(No.ZD-ST-202301)。
文摘In view of the volume instability of steel slag aggregate leading to the quality problem of expansion damage in asphalt road construction,the 4.75-9.5 mm steel slag particles were treated by autoclaved carbonation technology,and the effects of the carbonation system(temperature and time)on the autoclaved pulverization rate,f-CaO content,and the relationship between them for the carbonated steel slag were investigated.In addition,the microstructure of the carbonated steel slag was analyzed by X-ray diffractometer(XRD),scanning electron microscope and energy dispersive spectrometer(SEM-EDS),metallographic microscope and X-ray fluorescence imaging spectrometer(XRF).The experimental results indicate that,under the initial CO_(2)pressure of 1.0 MPa,increasing the carbonation temperature leads to the increase in the crystal plane spacing of Ca(OH)_(2)that was generated by the hydration of minerals in steel slag,and promotes the transformation of carbonated CaCO_(3)from the orthorhombic system to the hexagonal system,resulting in the increase of the crystal planes spacing of them,meantime,accelerates the decomposition of RO phases and also the outward migration of Ca^(2+),Fe^(2+),and Mn^(2+)ions to cover and coat on the Si^(4+),Al^(3+)ions,and impels the formation of hydroxides such as Fe(OH)_(3)and the formation of carbonates such as Ca(Mg)CO_(3),FeCO_(3)and MnCO_(3).Carbonation at the temperature of 90℃for 3 h can reach the center of 4.75-9.5 mm steel slag particles.Meanwhile,the increase of temperature can promote the mineral reaction in steel slag,resulting in the fuzzy interface between mineral phases,increase of burrs,dispersion,crossover,reduction of grain size,and rearrangement of mineral particles.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China under contract Nos 42406040 and 42476204the Shandong Provincial Postdoctoral Foundation Project(Innovation Project)under contract No.SDCX-ZG-202400181+2 种基金the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF under contract No.GZC20232705the Qingdao Postdoctoral Applied Research Project under contract No.QDBSH20240101018the Laoshan Laboratory under contract Nos LSKJ202204001 and LSKJ202205001.
文摘With global industrialization and the excessive use of fossil fuels,greenhouse gas emissions have substantially increased,particularly the concentrations of carbon dioxide(CO_(2)),which have had profound impacts on global warming and extreme climate events.As a key technology to combat climate change,mineral carbonation has been widely recognized as an effective technique for CO_(2)sequestration and utilization.In recent years,seawater-based solutions(including desalination brine and seawater-based wastewater)have become a research hotspot in mineral carbonation due to their strong alkalinity,high content of Ca^(2+)and Mg^(2+),and lower costs compared to chemical solvents.This article comprehensively reviews the CO_(2)mineral carbonation mechanisms based on seawater-based solutions,highlighting recent research achievements and potential development trends in capturing CO_(2)through the pH swing method,modified Solvay process,chemical precipitation method,and chemical absorption method.By comparing the use of seawater-based solutions for mineral carbonation with traditional techniques,this study evaluates its advantages and the challenges it may face in practical applications,aiming to provide a more accurate assessment of the impact and future development of this technology.
