Copper manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process typically exhibits poor strength-ductility coordination,and the addition of strengthening phases is an effective way to address this issue.To explore the eff...Copper manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process typically exhibits poor strength-ductility coordination,and the addition of strengthening phases is an effective way to address this issue.To explore the effects of strengthening phases on Cu,Cu-carbon nanotubes(CNTs)composites were prepared using LPBF technique with Cu-CNTs mixed powder as the matrix.The formability,microstructure,mechanical properties,electrical conductivity,and thermal properties were studied.The result shows that the prepared composites have high relative density.The addition of CNTs results in inhomogeneous equiaxed grains at the edges of the molten pool and columnar grains at the center.Compared with pure copper,the overall mechanical properties of the composite are improved:tensile strength increases by 52.8%and elongation increases by 146.4%;the electrical and thermal properties are also enhanced:thermal conductivity increases by 10.8%and electrical conductivity increases by 12.7%.展开更多
电控离子交换技术(electrochemically switched ion exchange,ESIX)是将电活性离子交换材料(EXIMs)沉积或涂覆在导电基底上,通过电化学控制导电基底上活性材料氧化还原状态实现目标离子置入与释放,从而实现离子的分离。该技术具有痕量...电控离子交换技术(electrochemically switched ion exchange,ESIX)是将电活性离子交换材料(EXIMs)沉积或涂覆在导电基底上,通过电化学控制导电基底上活性材料氧化还原状态实现目标离子置入与释放,从而实现离子的分离。该技术具有痕量提取、无二次污染、速率可控、高选择性等优点。通过共沉淀法制备Ni Fe Mn LDH,并将其与碳纳米管(CNTs)、聚偏二氟乙烯(PVDF)混合涂覆到石墨板上,制得NiFeMn LDH/CNTs/PVDF膜电极。NiFeMn LDH层板上具有丰富的羟基官能团,可与W(Ⅵ)发生羟基配位;层间的阴离子与W(Ⅵ)进行离子交换,可为W(Ⅵ)提供丰富的活性位点。在ESIX系统中,膜电极对W(Ⅵ)的吸附容量可达122.10 mg·g^(-1),且W(Ⅵ)与Mo(Ⅵ)、Cl^(-)、■分离因子(■)分别为1.25、19.60、35.80,实现了W(Ⅵ)选择性分离。此外,该膜电极具有优异的循环稳定性,为钨的高效分离提供了新的方向。展开更多
The oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a crucial process in Zn-air systems,and the catalyst plays a significant role in this reaction.However,reported catalysts often suffer from poor durability and stability during the...The oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a crucial process in Zn-air systems,and the catalyst plays a significant role in this reaction.However,reported catalysts often suffer from poor durability and stability during the ORR process.Herein,we synthesized La-Fe bimetallic nanoparticles encapsulated in a N-doped porous carbon dodecahedron(La-Fe/NC)originated from ZIF-8 by a simple direct carbonization.The La-Fe/NC catalyst had a numerous mesopores and dendritic outer layer generated by carbon nanotubes(CNTs),forming a high conductivity network that helped to optimize electron transfer and mass transport in the ORR process.The effect of different doping transition metals and metal ratios on the ORR activity of Zn-air batteries was investigated.In alkaline media,the La-Fe/NC showed the highest ORR catalytic activity,with a half-wave potential(E_(1/2))of 0.879 V(vs.RHE,Pt/C 0.845 V).After 5000 cycles,the E_(1/2)of the La-Fe/NC catalyst only decreased by 7 m V,and its performance in stability tests and methanol tolerance tests was superior to Pt/C.When used as the air electrode in a Zn-air battery,the La-Fe/NC catalyst demonstrated an excellent specific capacity of 755 m Ah/g and a peak power density of179.8 m W/cm~2.The results provide important insights for the development of high-performance Zn-air batteries and new directions for the design of ORR catalysts.展开更多
Capacitive deionization(CDI),as an emerging desalination technique,has been intensively explored because of its energy-saving,cost-effectiveness and sustainability.Despite the promise,CDI systems still encounter vario...Capacitive deionization(CDI),as an emerging desalination technique,has been intensively explored because of its energy-saving,cost-effectiveness and sustainability.Despite the promise,CDI systems still encounter various challenges involving active sites,mass transfer and stability that severely limit their further application.So far,there is still much-limited review across material,electrodes and devices to cope with the above challenges.Notably,carbon nanotubes(CNTs),have garnered significant attention owing to their exceptional conductivity,high specific surface area(S_(BET)),unique skeleton role and superior mechanical strength.More importantly,CNTs serve multifunctional roles in CDI systems,including active materials,conductive agents,binders,and even current collectors,while also making for the thick electrode framework construction.Specifically,this review first discusses current challenges in CDI system design.Subsequently,it systemic highlights how CNTs address these issues through material innovation,electrode optimization and device integration.Eventually,a conceptual model for CNT composite self-supporting CDI systems is further proposed,aiming to exploit advanced CDI desalination systems.Overall,this review underscores the pivotal role of CNTs in overcoming technical bottlenecks and driving the practical application of CDI for sustainable water treatment.展开更多
The organic pollutants,such as quaternary ammonium compounds,in high salinity flowback water from shale gas extraction may pose a severe risk to public health.Conventional biological technologies have limited effectiv...The organic pollutants,such as quaternary ammonium compounds,in high salinity flowback water from shale gas extraction may pose a severe risk to public health.Conventional biological technologies have limited effectiveness in the treatment of high-salt wastewaters,whereas electrocatalytic oxidation has shown potential for treating organic pollutants in high-salt flowback water.This study developed a carbon nanotubes(CNTs)doped Ru/Ir oxide coated Ti electrode CNTs-(Ru_(x)Ir_(y)O_(2))/Ti,which exhibited enhanced electrocatalytic performance for the treatment of quaternary ammonium compound in high-salt wastewater compared to the control metal oxide coated Ti anode(Ru_(x)Ir_(y)O_(2))/Ti,with pseudofirst-order reaction rate constant improved from 7.36×10^(-3) to 1.12×10^(-2) min−1.Moreover,the CNTs-(Ru_(x)Ir_(y)O_(2))/Ti anode electrocatalytic oxidation system exhibited excellent cycling stability.Mechanism studies indicated that the CNTs-(Ru_(x)Ir_(y)O_(2))/Ti electrode enhanced singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))generation,which played a major role in pollutant degradation.Furthermore,the formation of high concentrations of HClO and H_(2)O_(2) further facilitated the generation of ^(1)O_(2).This study may provide an efficient and green technology for the treatment of organic pollutants in high-salt shale gas flowback 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
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFB4606400)Supported by Longmen Laboratory Frontier Exploration Topics(LMQYTSKT003)。
文摘Copper manufactured by laser powder bed fusion(LPBF)process typically exhibits poor strength-ductility coordination,and the addition of strengthening phases is an effective way to address this issue.To explore the effects of strengthening phases on Cu,Cu-carbon nanotubes(CNTs)composites were prepared using LPBF technique with Cu-CNTs mixed powder as the matrix.The formability,microstructure,mechanical properties,electrical conductivity,and thermal properties were studied.The result shows that the prepared composites have high relative density.The addition of CNTs results in inhomogeneous equiaxed grains at the edges of the molten pool and columnar grains at the center.Compared with pure copper,the overall mechanical properties of the composite are improved:tensile strength increases by 52.8%and elongation increases by 146.4%;the electrical and thermal properties are also enhanced:thermal conductivity increases by 10.8%and electrical conductivity increases by 12.7%.
文摘电控离子交换技术(electrochemically switched ion exchange,ESIX)是将电活性离子交换材料(EXIMs)沉积或涂覆在导电基底上,通过电化学控制导电基底上活性材料氧化还原状态实现目标离子置入与释放,从而实现离子的分离。该技术具有痕量提取、无二次污染、速率可控、高选择性等优点。通过共沉淀法制备Ni Fe Mn LDH,并将其与碳纳米管(CNTs)、聚偏二氟乙烯(PVDF)混合涂覆到石墨板上,制得NiFeMn LDH/CNTs/PVDF膜电极。NiFeMn LDH层板上具有丰富的羟基官能团,可与W(Ⅵ)发生羟基配位;层间的阴离子与W(Ⅵ)进行离子交换,可为W(Ⅵ)提供丰富的活性位点。在ESIX系统中,膜电极对W(Ⅵ)的吸附容量可达122.10 mg·g^(-1),且W(Ⅵ)与Mo(Ⅵ)、Cl^(-)、■分离因子(■)分别为1.25、19.60、35.80,实现了W(Ⅵ)选择性分离。此外,该膜电极具有优异的循环稳定性,为钨的高效分离提供了新的方向。
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22278291)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province(Nos.202203021211145 and 202303021221257)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development(R&D)Program of China(No.2020YFB1505803)the Key Research and Development(R&D)Projects of Shanxi Province(No.202102070301018)。
文摘The oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)is a crucial process in Zn-air systems,and the catalyst plays a significant role in this reaction.However,reported catalysts often suffer from poor durability and stability during the ORR process.Herein,we synthesized La-Fe bimetallic nanoparticles encapsulated in a N-doped porous carbon dodecahedron(La-Fe/NC)originated from ZIF-8 by a simple direct carbonization.The La-Fe/NC catalyst had a numerous mesopores and dendritic outer layer generated by carbon nanotubes(CNTs),forming a high conductivity network that helped to optimize electron transfer and mass transport in the ORR process.The effect of different doping transition metals and metal ratios on the ORR activity of Zn-air batteries was investigated.In alkaline media,the La-Fe/NC showed the highest ORR catalytic activity,with a half-wave potential(E_(1/2))of 0.879 V(vs.RHE,Pt/C 0.845 V).After 5000 cycles,the E_(1/2)of the La-Fe/NC catalyst only decreased by 7 m V,and its performance in stability tests and methanol tolerance tests was superior to Pt/C.When used as the air electrode in a Zn-air battery,the La-Fe/NC catalyst demonstrated an excellent specific capacity of 755 m Ah/g and a peak power density of179.8 m W/cm~2.The results provide important insights for the development of high-performance Zn-air batteries and new directions for the design of ORR catalysts.
基金financial support of the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grants No.163105819)Nanjing Forestry University High-level Talent Introduction Research Foundation(Grants No.163105774)。
文摘Capacitive deionization(CDI),as an emerging desalination technique,has been intensively explored because of its energy-saving,cost-effectiveness and sustainability.Despite the promise,CDI systems still encounter various challenges involving active sites,mass transfer and stability that severely limit their further application.So far,there is still much-limited review across material,electrodes and devices to cope with the above challenges.Notably,carbon nanotubes(CNTs),have garnered significant attention owing to their exceptional conductivity,high specific surface area(S_(BET)),unique skeleton role and superior mechanical strength.More importantly,CNTs serve multifunctional roles in CDI systems,including active materials,conductive agents,binders,and even current collectors,while also making for the thick electrode framework construction.Specifically,this review first discusses current challenges in CDI system design.Subsequently,it systemic highlights how CNTs address these issues through material innovation,electrode optimization and device integration.Eventually,a conceptual model for CNT composite self-supporting CDI systems is further proposed,aiming to exploit advanced CDI desalination systems.Overall,this review underscores the pivotal role of CNTs in overcoming technical bottlenecks and driving the practical application of CDI for sustainable water treatment.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52200186 and 52070025)Chongqing Natural Science Foundation(No.CSTB2024NSCQ-MSX0407)+1 种基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2019YFC1805502)Chongqing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau(No.2309013519935095).
文摘The organic pollutants,such as quaternary ammonium compounds,in high salinity flowback water from shale gas extraction may pose a severe risk to public health.Conventional biological technologies have limited effectiveness in the treatment of high-salt wastewaters,whereas electrocatalytic oxidation has shown potential for treating organic pollutants in high-salt flowback water.This study developed a carbon nanotubes(CNTs)doped Ru/Ir oxide coated Ti electrode CNTs-(Ru_(x)Ir_(y)O_(2))/Ti,which exhibited enhanced electrocatalytic performance for the treatment of quaternary ammonium compound in high-salt wastewater compared to the control metal oxide coated Ti anode(Ru_(x)Ir_(y)O_(2))/Ti,with pseudofirst-order reaction rate constant improved from 7.36×10^(-3) to 1.12×10^(-2) min−1.Moreover,the CNTs-(Ru_(x)Ir_(y)O_(2))/Ti anode electrocatalytic oxidation system exhibited excellent cycling stability.Mechanism studies indicated that the CNTs-(Ru_(x)Ir_(y)O_(2))/Ti electrode enhanced singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))generation,which played a major role in pollutant degradation.Furthermore,the formation of high concentrations of HClO and H_(2)O_(2) further facilitated the generation of ^(1)O_(2).This study may provide an efficient and green technology for the treatment of organic pollutants in high-salt shale gas flowback 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。
