Enhancing catalytic activity of multi-enzyme in vitro through substrate channeling effect is promis-ing yet challenging.Herein,conjugated microporous polymers(CMPs)-scaffolded integrated en-zyme cascade systems(I-ECSs...Enhancing catalytic activity of multi-enzyme in vitro through substrate channeling effect is promis-ing yet challenging.Herein,conjugated microporous polymers(CMPs)-scaffolded integrated en-zyme cascade systems(I-ECSs)are constructed through co-entrapping glucose oxidase(GOx)and horseradish peroxidase(HRP),in which hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)) is the intermediate product.The interplay of low-resistance mass transfer pathway and appropriate pore wall-H_(2)O_(2) interactions facilitates the directed transfer of H_(2)O_(2),resulting in 2.4-fold and 5.0-fold elevation in catalytic activ-ity compared to free ECSs and separated ECSs,respectively.The substrate channeling effect could be regulated by altering the mass ratio of GOx to HRP.Besides,I-ECSs demonstrate excellent stabili-ties in harsh environments and multiple recycling.展开更多
Rationale: Endotoxin contamination in conventionally purified water poses serious risks to hemodialysis patients, leading to complications such as inflammation and sepsis. Addressing these risks is essential for enhan...Rationale: Endotoxin contamination in conventionally purified water poses serious risks to hemodialysis patients, leading to complications such as inflammation and sepsis. Addressing these risks is essential for enhancing patient safety and meeting global dialysis water quality standards. Advanced filtration technologies, such as titanium dioxide (TiO₂)-based nanoparticle filters, offer a promising approach to improve water purification processes in renal care. Objectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a TiO₂-based nanoparticle microporous filtration system for hemodialysis water purification. The objectives included analyzing the system’s performance in reducing chemical contaminants (calcium, magnesium, aluminum, and lead) and microbiological contaminants (total viable count [TVC] and endotoxin units [EU]) across multiple renal centers. Methods: Water samples from three renal centers (RC1, RC2, and RC3) were analyzed pre- and post-filtration. TiO₂ nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol-gel method and characterized via Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM/EDX). The microporous filter, fabricated with TiO₂ nanoparticles, silicon dioxide, and polyethylene glycol (PEG), was tested for its ability to remove contaminants. Analytical techniques included spectroscopy for chemical analysis and microbiological assays for contaminant quantification. Results: Post-treatment analysis revealed significant reductions in chemical contaminants, with removal efficiencies averaging 78% for calcium, 80% for magnesium, 81% for aluminum, and 76.6% for lead across all centers. Microbiological contamination was also substantially reduced, with 78–80% removal of TVC and 76–84.6% reduction in EU levels. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of hydroxyl groups critical for adsorption, while SEM/EDX characterization revealed a crystalline structure with a particle size of 1.45 nm, pore size of 4.11 μm, filter height of 2.56 mm, and bulk density of 0.58 g/cm³. Conclusion: The TiO₂-based nanoparticle filtration system demonstrated high efficacy in removing chemical and microbiological contaminants, significantly improving water quality for hemodialysis. These results highlight its potential as a practical solution for renal centers, especially in resource-constrained settings. Further studies are needed to evaluate its long-term performance and feasibility for widespread adoption. Recommendation: Renal centers should consider adopting TiO2-based nanoparticle filters to address persistent water quality challenges. Pilot implementations across diverse settings can provide insights into operational feasibility. Additional research should explore scalability, maintenance requirements, and cost-effectiveness to optimize integration into healthcare systems. Significance Statement: This study introduces a practical and innovative solution to improve hemodialysis water purification. By effectively reducing both chemical and microbiological contaminants, the TiO2-based filtration system has the potential to enhance patient safety and outcomes, particularly in settings where maintaining high water quality standards remains challenging.展开更多
Three-dimensional(3D)bioprinting provides a rapid and efficient method for fabricating customized bioprinted tissues that replicate the complex architecture of native tissues.However,in 3D bioprinting,the need for den...Three-dimensional(3D)bioprinting provides a rapid and efficient method for fabricating customized bioprinted tissues that replicate the complex architecture of native tissues.However,in 3D bioprinting,the need for dense biomaterial networks to ensure mechanical strength and structural fidelity often restricts the spreading,migration,and proliferation of encapsulated cells,as well as the transport of materials.This review summarizes effective strategies for manufacturing microporous bioprinted tissues via 3D bioprinting.The term“microporous”refers to interconnected,micrometer-sized pore-like structures within the internal materials of bioprinted tissues,including the microstructure of a single extruded fiber in extrusion printing.This differs from the macroscopic pore structure formed between fibers composed of print tracks or computer-aided design presets.These micropores play a crucial role in advancing biomanufacturing and 3D bioprinting by providing space for cell adhesion and proliferation while facilitating the timely transport of nutrients and metabolic waste essential for cell growth.Additionally,microporous bioprinted tissues offer the mechanical support needed for cell seeding and serve as sites for extracellular matrix deposition.As microporous 3D bioprinting continues to advance,it has the potential to address unresolved challenges in fields such as organ transplantation,tissue regeneration,and tissue replacement.展开更多
The construction of monodisperse microporous organic microspheres is deemed a challenging issue,primarily due to the difficulty in achieving both high microporosity and uniformity within the microspheres.In this study...The construction of monodisperse microporous organic microspheres is deemed a challenging issue,primarily due to the difficulty in achieving both high microporosity and uniformity within the microspheres.In this study,a series of fluorinated monodisperse microporous microspheres are fabricated by solvothermal precipitation polymerization.The resulting fluorous methacrylate-based microspheres achieved higher than 400 m^(2)/g surface area,along with a yield of over 90%for the microspheres.Through comprehensive characterization and simulation methods,we discovered that the introduction of fluorous methacrylate monomers at high loading levels is the key factor contributing to the formation of the microporosity within the microspheres.The controlled temperature profile was found to be advantageous for achieving a high yield of microspheres and increased uniformity.Two-dimensional assemblies of these fluorinated microsphere arrays exhibited superhydrophobicity,superolephilicity,and water sliding angles below 10°.Furthermore,a three-dimensional assembly of the fluorinated microporous microsphere in a chromatographic column demonstrated significant improvement in the separation of Engelhardt agent compared to commercial columns.Our work offers a novel approach to constructing fluorinated monodisperse microporous microspheres for advanced applications.展开更多
Exploration of efficient and stable photocatalysts to mimic natural leaves for the conversion of atmospheric CO_(2)into hydrocarbons utilizing solar light is very important but remains a major challenge.Herein,we repo...Exploration of efficient and stable photocatalysts to mimic natural leaves for the conversion of atmospheric CO_(2)into hydrocarbons utilizing solar light is very important but remains a major challenge.Herein,we report the design of four novel metal-salen-incorporated conjugated microporous polymers as robust artificial leaves for photoreduction of atmospheric CO_(2)with gaseous water.Owing to the rich nitrogen and oxygen moieties in the polymeric frameworks,they show a maximum CO_(2)adsorption capacity of 46.1 cm3 g^(−1)and adsorption selectivity for CO_(2)/N_(2)of up to 82 at 273 K.Under air atmosphere and simulated solar light(100mWcm^(−2)),TEPT-Zn shows an excellent CO yield of 304.96μmol h^(−1)g^(−1)with a selectivity of approximately 100%,which represents one of the best results in terms of organic photocatalysts for gas-phase CO_(2)photoreduction so far.Furthermore,only small degradation in the CO yield is observed even after 120-h continuous illumination.More importantly,a good CO yield of 152.52μmol g^(−1)was achieved by directly exposing the photocatalytic reaction of TEPT-Zn in an outdoor environment for 3 h(25-28℃,52.3±7.9mWcm^(−2)).This work provides an avenue for the continued development of advanced polymers toward gas-phase photoconversion of CO_(2)from air.展开更多
Homogeneous films with tailored microporous structures are crucial for several applications;however,fabricating such films presents significant challenges.This is primarily because most microporous materials have crys...Homogeneous films with tailored microporous structures are crucial for several applications;however,fabricating such films presents significant challenges.This is primarily because most microporous materials have crystal sizes in the nanoand micrometer ranges,which inevitably generates intergranular spaces in the films,thereby complicating the fabrication of these thin films.In this study,functionalized metal–organic polyhedra(MOPs)are used as discrete microporous units and assembled into homogenous microporous films.The generation of intergranular spaces is avoided while controlling packing parameters and film thicknesses.Initially,the MOP units,influenced by van der Waals forces between carbon chains of functionalized adipic acids,display an affinity to form spindle-shaped blocks and islands.As the MOP concentration increases,these structures self-assembled into a hexagonally packed structure with an in-plane orientation and a maximum stacking of two layers of MOPs.By contrast,un-functionalized MOPs form a disordered film structure owing to random agglomeration.Evidently,functionalized adipic acid influences the orientation of the MOP network films with uniformly distributed micropores,effectively preventing the formation of intergranular spaces.Additionally,formaldehyde adsorption and desorption experiments revealed that the MOP network films possess superior adsorption and desorption capacities.The proposed approach signifies a breakthrough in the fabrication of homogenous microporous films.展开更多
Microporous organic networks(MONs)are attractive adsorbents for use in sample pretreatment owning to their unique structure and properties.However,methods for constructing functional MONs are still limited because the...Microporous organic networks(MONs)are attractive adsorbents for use in sample pretreatment owning to their unique structure and properties.However,methods for constructing functional MONs are still limited because the lack of monomers via direct synthesis and their complex procedures via postmodification.To address this issue,a facile one-pot in situ doping strategy was proposed herein for synthesis a novel phenylboronic acid-functionalized magnetic cyclodextrin-based microporous organic network([PBA]_(3/4)-MCD-MON-0.04).[PBA]_(3/4)MCD-MON-0.04 was used for the selective and efficient extraction of sulfonylurea herbicides(SUHs)from complex food and environmental water samples via the synergistic hydrogen bonding,host-vip,hydrophobic andπ-πinteractions and the specific B-N coordination.[PBA]_(3/4)-MCD-MON-0.04 had a large surface area,high saturation magnetism,good reusability,and remarkable stability.A rapid,sensitive,and selective method was proposed for monitoring SUHs from diverse matrices.This study provides a new strategy for synthesizing novel and multifunctional magnetic CD-MONs-based adsorbents and reveals the considerable potential of CD-MONs in sample pretreatment.展开更多
Flexible microporous metal rubber(FMP-MR)is widely used in national defense applications,yet its mechanical behavior under high-speed impact conditions remains insufficiently explored.In this study,dynamic and static ...Flexible microporous metal rubber(FMP-MR)is widely used in national defense applications,yet its mechanical behavior under high-speed impact conditions remains insufficiently explored.In this study,dynamic and static experiments were conducted to systematically investigate the mechanical response of metal-wrapped microporous materials under impact loading that spanned 10~6 orders of magnitude.By combining a high-precision numerical model with a spatial contact point search algorithm,the spatio–temporal contact characteristics of the complex network structure in FMP-MR were systematically analyzed.Furthermore,the mapping mechanism from turn topology and mesoscopic friction behavior to macroscopic mechanical properties was comprehensively explored.The results showed that compared with quasi-static loading,FMP-MR under high-speed impact exhibited higher energy absorption efficiency due to high-strain-rate inertia effect.Therefore,the peak stress increased by 141%,and the maximum energy dissipation increased by 300%.Consequently,the theory of dynamic friction locking effect was innovatively proposed.The theory explains that the close synergistic effect of sliding friction and plastic dissipation promoted by the stable interturn-locked embedded structure is the essential reason for the excellent dynamic mechanical properties of FMP-MR under dynamic loading conditions.Briefly,based on the in-depth investigation of the mechanical response and energy dissipation mechanism of FMP-MR under impact loads,this study provides a solid theoretical basis for further expanding the application range of FMP-MR and optimizing its performance.展开更多
Traditional magnesia-based refractories face challenges such as high thermal conductivity and poor slag penetration resistance,which contradict the energy efficiency requirements of modern metallurgy.In this study,mic...Traditional magnesia-based refractories face challenges such as high thermal conductivity and poor slag penetration resistance,which contradict the energy efficiency requirements of modern metallurgy.In this study,microporous magnesia was prepared using low-grade magnesite via the one-step sintering method.The microstructure and properties of microporous magnesia prepared by high-silicon and high-calcium magnesites calcined at various temperatures were compared.The pore structure and phase evolution were analyzed,the effect of which on the properties of lightweight magnesia-based dry vibration mix was discussed.The results indicated that within high-silicon magnesite,SiO_(2) initially reacted with Mgo to form Mg_(2)Si0_(4),which gradually reacted with Cao impurities as the temperature increased transforming into a Mgo-Cao-SiO_(2) ternary liquid phase and uniformly permeated along the grain boundaries.Due to the bridging effect of strip-like Cao in high-calcium magnesite,the reorganization and sintering of Mgo grains at high temperatures were inhibited,resulting in the presence of a significant number of elongated pores within the magnesia after calcination at various temperatures,which was detrimental to the mechanical properties and slag resistance.The microporous Mg0 prepared by high-silicon magnesite at 1700°C exhibited the superior physical properties.The microporous Mgo aggregates had a stronger interlocking force with the matrix,resulting in a greater bonding strength.Moreover,the micropores not only effectively reduced the thermal conductivity but also facilitated the supersaturated precipitation of molten slag,hindering further penetration.Compared to the dry vibration mix prepared by fused Mgo,the lightweight magnesia-based dry vibration mix prepared with the high-silicon magnesite exhibited higher mechanical strength(~40%increase)and thermal insulation performance(0.870 W·(m·K)at 1000 C),and improved slag resistance.展开更多
Microporous MgO–MgAl_(2)O_(4)refractory aggregates were prepared using calcined MgO powder andα-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder as raw materials.The influence ofα-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder addition on the microstructures and...Microporous MgO–MgAl_(2)O_(4)refractory aggregates were prepared using calcined MgO powder andα-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder as raw materials.The influence ofα-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder addition on the microstructures and properties of the aggregates was investigated.The results indicated that the addition ofα-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder to MgO powder not only promoted more pores in the MgO powder to being enclosed,but also caused the pores among the MgO powder to become micronano scale by the formation of continuous microporous MgAl_(2)O_(4)bonding layers,which reduced the thermal conductivity of the aggregates.Furthermore,the microporous MgAl_(2)O_(4)can induce crack deflection and generate crack branching when subjected to thermal shock,thus improving the thermal shock resistance of the microporous aggregates.The sample with 12.1 wt.%α-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder addition exhibited the best comprehensive properties,with a bulk density of 3.44 g/cm^(3),a median pore size of 120.7 nm,a high flexural strength of 82.7 MPa,a high retention rate of flexural strength of 87.7%,and a thermal conductivity of 8.4 W/(m K)at 800°C.Compared to commercial fused magnesia and sintered magnesia,the thermal conductivity decreased by 47.2%and 18.4%at 800°C,respectively.展开更多
With the pressing concern of the climate change,hydrogen will undoubtedly play an essential role in the future to accelerate the way out from fossil fuel-based economy.In this case,the role of membrane-based separatio...With the pressing concern of the climate change,hydrogen will undoubtedly play an essential role in the future to accelerate the way out from fossil fuel-based economy.In this case,the role of membrane-based separation cannot be neglected since,compared with other conventional process,membrane-based process is more effective and consumes less energy.Regarding this,metal-based membranes,particularly palladium,are usually employed for hydrogen separation because of its high selectivity.However,with the advancement of various microporous materials,the status quo of the metal-based membranes could be challenged since,compared with the metal-based membranes,they could offer better hydrogen separation performance and could also be cheaper to be produced.In this article,the advancement of membranes fabricated from five main microporous materials,namely silica-based membranes,zeolite membranes,carbon-based membranes,metal organic frameworks/covalent organic frameworks(MOF/COF)membranes and microporous polymeric membranes,for hydrogen separation from light gases are extensively discussed.Their performances are then summarized to give further insights regarding the pathway that should be taken to direct the research direction in the future.展开更多
Surface modification of microporous bone scaffolds using nanoparticles has been broadly studied in bone tissue engineering.Aiming at improving vascularized bone regeneration(VBR),zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8...Surface modification of microporous bone scaffolds using nanoparticles has been broadly studied in bone tissue engineering.Aiming at improving vascularized bone regeneration(VBR),zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)was encapsulated with dimethyloxallyl glycine(DMOG)and the drug-carrying nanoparticles(D@Z)could be uniformly coated onto the surface of the bone scaffold.The osteogenic and angiogenic actions of D@Z are closely correlated with the amount of slowly released DMOG,and in general,exhibited a favorable association.Then,the D7.5@Z group,which showed the greatest capacity to induce in vitro osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling,was utilized for surface modification of the bone scaffold.Biological processes including phosphate-containing compound metabolic process,cell differentiation,cell proliferation and cell motility might contribute to enhanced ability to induce VBR by the coated scaffold and signaling pathways such as Rap1,Ras,phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K-AKT)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)signaling pathways participated in these processes.Finally,as depicted by in vitro real time-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR),Western blot(WB)and in vivo cranial bone defect model,the microporous scaffold coated with nano-D7.5@Z greatly promoted VBR.To conclude,nano-D@Z has significant promise for practical application in modification of microporous bone scaffolds to enhance VBR,and DMOG loading quantity has a beneficial influence on D@Z to improve osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.展开更多
Waste resource utilization of petroleum coke is crucial for achieving global carbon emission reduction.Herein,a series of N-doped microporous carbons were fabricated from petroleum coke using a one-pot synthesis metho...Waste resource utilization of petroleum coke is crucial for achieving global carbon emission reduction.Herein,a series of N-doped microporous carbons were fabricated from petroleum coke using a one-pot synthesis method.The as-prepared samples had a large specific surface area(up to 2512 m^(2)/g),a moderate-high N content(up to 4.82 at.%),and high population(55%)of ultra-micropores(<0.7 nm).Regulating the N content and ultra-microporosity led to efficient CO_(2)adsorption and separation.At ambient pressure,the optimal N-doped petroleum coke-based microporous carbon exhibited the highest CO_(2)uptake of 4.25 mmol/g at 25℃ and 6.57 mmol/g at 0℃.These values are comparable or even better than those of numerous previously reported adsorbents prepared by multistep synthesis,primarily due to the existence of ultra-micropores.The sample exhibited excellent CO_(2)/N_(2)selectivity at 25℃ owing to the abundant basic pyridinic and pyrrolic N species;and showed superior CO_(2)adsorption-desorption cycling performance,which was maintained at 97% after 10 cycles at 25℃.Moreover,petroleum coke-based microporous carbon,with a considerably high specific surface area and hierarchical pore structure,exhibited excellent electrochemical performance over the N-doped sample,maintaining a favorable specific capacitance of 233.25F/g at 0.5 A/g in 6 mol/L KOH aqueous electrolyte.This study provides insight into the influence of N-doping on the porous properties of petroleum coke-based carbon.Furthermore,the as-prepared carbons were found to be promising adsorbents for CO_(2)adsorption,CO_(2)/N_(2)separation and electrochemical application.展开更多
Ensuring the consistency of electrode structure in proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells is highly desired yet challenging because of wide-existing and unguided cracks in the microporous layer(MPL). The first thing is t...Ensuring the consistency of electrode structure in proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells is highly desired yet challenging because of wide-existing and unguided cracks in the microporous layer(MPL). The first thing is to evaluate the homogeneity of MPL with cracks quantitatively. This paper proposes the homogeneity index of a full-scale MPL with an area of 50 cm~2, which is yet to be reported in the literature to our knowledge. Besides, the effects of the carbon material and surfactant on the ink and resulting MPL structure have been studied. The ink with a high network development degree produces an MPL with low crack density, but the ink with high PDI produces an MPL with low crack homogeneity. The polarity of the surfactant and the non-polarity of polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) are not mutually soluble,resulting in the heterogeneous PTFE distribution. The findings of this study provide guidelines for MPL fabrication.展开更多
Due to the mechanical stability of PP layer,the PP/HDPE double-layer microporous mem brane could be prepared at a higher heat-setting temperatu re than that of PE monolayer membrane.In this work,the effects of heat-se...Due to the mechanical stability of PP layer,the PP/HDPE double-layer microporous mem brane could be prepared at a higher heat-setting temperatu re than that of PE monolayer membrane.In this work,the effects of heat-setting temperature on the pore structure and properties of PP/HDPE dou ble-layer membrane were studied.With the increase of heat-setting temperature from 120℃to 130℃,the length of connecting bridge crystal and crystallinity in the PE layer increase due to the melting of thin lamellae and the stability of connecting bridge structure during heat-setting.The corresponding air permeability,po rosity,wetta bility of liquid electrolyte and mechanical property of the heat-set microporous membrane increase,exhibiting better electrochemical performance.However,when the heat-setting temperature is further increased to 140℃,higher than the melting point of PE resin,some pores are closed since the lamellae and connecting bridges melt and shrink during heat-setting,resulting in a decrease of air permeability and porosity.In contrast,there is negligible change in the PP layer within the above heat-setting temperature region.This study successfully builds the relationship between the stable pore structure and property of microporous membrane during heat-setting,which is helpful to guide the production of high-pe rformance PP/PE/PP lithium batteries separator.展开更多
Reticulated ceramic foam filters provide an effective way to purify molten steel by removing non-metallic inclusions.We proposed a novel strategy to improve the purification performance of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic fi...Reticulated ceramic foam filters provide an effective way to purify molten steel by removing non-metallic inclusions.We proposed a novel strategy to improve the purification performance of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filters by using microporous corundum-spinel raw materials to replace dense raw materials.Three kinds of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filters fabricated from dense α-Al_(2)O_(3) micro-powder or microporous corundum-spinel powder were selected to carry out the immersion tests with molten steel.On the one hand,the higher surface roughness of the filter skeleton prepared from microporous raw materials increased the adsorption capacity of skeleton surface on inclusions in molten steel.On the other hand,the higher apparent porosity and larger pore size of the filter skeleton were more beneficial to the penetration of molten steel in the micropores of skeleton.The reaction process at the solid-liquid interface also improved the wettability of the interface between skeleton and molten steel,resulting in a larger penetration depth and a better adsorption effect on the inclusions.In summary,the novel Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filter prepared with microporous corundum-spinel powder and addition of 5 wt.% nano-Al_(2)O_(3) powder reduced the total oxygen content of the steel from 40.2×10^(-4) to 12.7×10^(-4) wt.% by 68.4% and the Al content from 0.46 to 0.18 wt.% by 60.9% after immersion test,presenting the most excellent purification performance on molten steel.展开更多
Lignin-derived hard carbon shows potential as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to its high carbon content and aromatic structure,but its limited reversible adsorption sites and low conductivity hind...Lignin-derived hard carbon shows potential as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to its high carbon content and aromatic structure,but its limited reversible adsorption sites and low conductivity hinder performance.This study introduces a self-activation strategy to optimize carbon layer stacking and surface functional groups in microporous carbon,significantly enhancing sodium storage capacity and rate performance.By utilizing oxygen-containing functional groups in organic solvent lignin,we induce micropore formation during pyrolysis,effectively regulating graphite domains and closed pores structures without disrupting carbon layer growth.Unstacked graphene layers serve as efficient electron transport channels and expose additional adsorption sites,simultaneously increasing sodium storage capacity and intrinsic conductivity.The resultant S-OLHC demonstrates a remarkable sodium storage capacity of 358 mA h/g at 0.05 A/g after 200 cycles and maintains 231 mA h/g after 1000 cycles at 2 A/g.This strategy eliminates the need for additional pore-forming agents,offering a simpler,more efficient,and environmentally friendly approach compared to traditional activation methods.This work advances the rational design of high-performance biomass-derived hard carbon for SIBs by leveraging inherent structural characteristics and provides a sustainable low-carbon strategy for lignin valorization in renewable energy storage.展开更多
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have hugely latent advantages in large-scale energy storage due to its innate safety,reasonable price,and sustainability.However,most AZIB cathode materials suffer from short cycling l...Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have hugely latent advantages in large-scale energy storage due to its innate safety,reasonable price,and sustainability.However,most AZIB cathode materials suffer from short cycling life and poor rate performance.Herein,a bipolar donor-acceptor(D-A)conjugated microporous polymer(PTZ-BDTB),consisting of electron-withdrawing benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-4,8-dio ne(BDTB)units and electron-donating phenothiazine(PTZ)units,is developed as the cathode material of aqueous zinc dual-ion batteries(AZDIBs).The D-A type structure design could reduce the band gap,thus promoting electron transfer in the polymer framework.Therefore,the PTZ-BDTB cathode in a30 mol/kg(m)ZnCl_(2)water-in-salt electrolyte exhibits a high reversible capacity of 202 mA h g^(-1)at0.05 A g^(-1)with excellent rate performance(109 mA h g^(-1)at 15 A g^(-1)),which is far superior to its counterpart polymers PPTZ and PB-BDTB.Impressively,PTZ-BDTB shows ultra-stable cycle performance with capacity retention ratios of 76.2%after 460 cycles at 0.05 A g^(-1)and 96%after 27000 cycles at 5 A g^(-1).PTZBDTB also exhibits a low self-discharge ability with capacity retention about 76.4%after resting the battery for 28 days.These results demonstrate that D-A type structural design is a promising strategy for constructing high performance cathode materials for AZDIBs.展开更多
Single-atom catalysts(SACs)are promising for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)on account of their excellent catalytic activity and maximum utilization of atoms.However,due to the complicated preparation processes and exp...Single-atom catalysts(SACs)are promising for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)on account of their excellent catalytic activity and maximum utilization of atoms.However,due to the complicated preparation processes and expensive reagents used,the cost of SACs is usually too high to put into practical application.The development of cost-effective and sustainable SACs remains a great challenge.Herein,a low-cost method employing biomass is designed to prepare efficient single-atom Fe-N-C catalysts(SA-Fe-N-C).Benefiting from the confinement effect of porous carbon support and the coordination effect of glucose,SA-Fe-N-C is derived from cheap flour by the two-step pyrolysis.Atomically dispersed Fe atoms exist in the form of Fe-N_(x),which acts as active sites for ORR.The catalyst shows outstanding activity with a half-wave potential(E_(1/2))of 0.86 V,which is better than that of Pt/C(0.84 V).Additionally,the catalyst also exhibits superior stability.The ORR catalyzed by SA-Fe-N-C proceeds via an efficient 4e transfer pathway.The high performance of SA-Fe-N-C also benefits from its porous structure,extremely high specific surface area(1450.1 m^(2)/g),and abundant micropores,which are conducive to increasing the density of active sites and fully exposing them.This work provides a cost-effective strategy to synthesize SACs from cheap biomass,achieving a balance between performance and cost.展开更多
Na-ion batteries(NIBs)have attracted considerable attention in recent years owing to the high abundance and low cost of Na.It is well known that S doping can improve the electrochemical performance of carbon materials...Na-ion batteries(NIBs)have attracted considerable attention in recent years owing to the high abundance and low cost of Na.It is well known that S doping can improve the electrochemical performance of carbon materials for NIBs.However,the current methods for S doping in carbons normally involve toxic precursors or rigorous conditions.In this work,we report a creative and facile strategy for preparing S-doped porous carbons(SCs)via the pyrolysis of conjugated microporous polymers(CMPs).Briefly,thiophene-based CMPs served as the precursors and doping sources simultaneously.Simple direct carbonization of CMPs produced S-doped carbon materials with highly porous structures.When used as an anode for NIBs,the SCs exhibited a high reversible capacity of 440 mAh g?1 at 50 mA g?1 after 100 cycles,superior rate capability,and excellent cycling stability(297 mAh g?1 after 1000 cycles at 500 mA g?1),outperforming most S-doped carbon materials reported thus far.The excellent performance of the SCs is attributed to the expanded lattice distance after S doping.Furthermore,we employed ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to investigate the electrochemical reaction mechanism of the SCs during sodiation-desodiation,which can highlight the role of doped S for Na-ion storage.展开更多
文摘Enhancing catalytic activity of multi-enzyme in vitro through substrate channeling effect is promis-ing yet challenging.Herein,conjugated microporous polymers(CMPs)-scaffolded integrated en-zyme cascade systems(I-ECSs)are constructed through co-entrapping glucose oxidase(GOx)and horseradish peroxidase(HRP),in which hydrogen peroxide(H_(2)O_(2)) is the intermediate product.The interplay of low-resistance mass transfer pathway and appropriate pore wall-H_(2)O_(2) interactions facilitates the directed transfer of H_(2)O_(2),resulting in 2.4-fold and 5.0-fold elevation in catalytic activ-ity compared to free ECSs and separated ECSs,respectively.The substrate channeling effect could be regulated by altering the mass ratio of GOx to HRP.Besides,I-ECSs demonstrate excellent stabili-ties in harsh environments and multiple recycling.
文摘Rationale: Endotoxin contamination in conventionally purified water poses serious risks to hemodialysis patients, leading to complications such as inflammation and sepsis. Addressing these risks is essential for enhancing patient safety and meeting global dialysis water quality standards. Advanced filtration technologies, such as titanium dioxide (TiO₂)-based nanoparticle filters, offer a promising approach to improve water purification processes in renal care. Objectives: This study aimed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of a TiO₂-based nanoparticle microporous filtration system for hemodialysis water purification. The objectives included analyzing the system’s performance in reducing chemical contaminants (calcium, magnesium, aluminum, and lead) and microbiological contaminants (total viable count [TVC] and endotoxin units [EU]) across multiple renal centers. Methods: Water samples from three renal centers (RC1, RC2, and RC3) were analyzed pre- and post-filtration. TiO₂ nanoparticles were synthesized using the sol-gel method and characterized via Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (SEM/EDX). The microporous filter, fabricated with TiO₂ nanoparticles, silicon dioxide, and polyethylene glycol (PEG), was tested for its ability to remove contaminants. Analytical techniques included spectroscopy for chemical analysis and microbiological assays for contaminant quantification. Results: Post-treatment analysis revealed significant reductions in chemical contaminants, with removal efficiencies averaging 78% for calcium, 80% for magnesium, 81% for aluminum, and 76.6% for lead across all centers. Microbiological contamination was also substantially reduced, with 78–80% removal of TVC and 76–84.6% reduction in EU levels. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of hydroxyl groups critical for adsorption, while SEM/EDX characterization revealed a crystalline structure with a particle size of 1.45 nm, pore size of 4.11 μm, filter height of 2.56 mm, and bulk density of 0.58 g/cm³. Conclusion: The TiO₂-based nanoparticle filtration system demonstrated high efficacy in removing chemical and microbiological contaminants, significantly improving water quality for hemodialysis. These results highlight its potential as a practical solution for renal centers, especially in resource-constrained settings. Further studies are needed to evaluate its long-term performance and feasibility for widespread adoption. Recommendation: Renal centers should consider adopting TiO2-based nanoparticle filters to address persistent water quality challenges. Pilot implementations across diverse settings can provide insights into operational feasibility. Additional research should explore scalability, maintenance requirements, and cost-effectiveness to optimize integration into healthcare systems. Significance Statement: This study introduces a practical and innovative solution to improve hemodialysis water purification. By effectively reducing both chemical and microbiological contaminants, the TiO2-based filtration system has the potential to enhance patient safety and outcomes, particularly in settings where maintaining high water quality standards remains challenging.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82302786 and 82172394)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Nos.BX20230245 and 2023M742478)+4 种基金the Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2023YFH0068)the Sichuan Province Innovative Talent Funding Project for Postdoctoral Fellows(No.BX202203)the Sichuan University Postdoctoral Interdisciplinary Innovation Fund(No.JCXK2226)1·3·5 Project for Disciplines of Excellence,West China Hospital,Sichuan University(No.ZYGD23033)the Postdoctoral Research Fund of West China Hospital,Sichuan University(No.2023HXBH012).
文摘Three-dimensional(3D)bioprinting provides a rapid and efficient method for fabricating customized bioprinted tissues that replicate the complex architecture of native tissues.However,in 3D bioprinting,the need for dense biomaterial networks to ensure mechanical strength and structural fidelity often restricts the spreading,migration,and proliferation of encapsulated cells,as well as the transport of materials.This review summarizes effective strategies for manufacturing microporous bioprinted tissues via 3D bioprinting.The term“microporous”refers to interconnected,micrometer-sized pore-like structures within the internal materials of bioprinted tissues,including the microstructure of a single extruded fiber in extrusion printing.This differs from the macroscopic pore structure formed between fibers composed of print tracks or computer-aided design presets.These micropores play a crucial role in advancing biomanufacturing and 3D bioprinting by providing space for cell adhesion and proliferation while facilitating the timely transport of nutrients and metabolic waste essential for cell growth.Additionally,microporous bioprinted tissues offer the mechanical support needed for cell seeding and serve as sites for extracellular matrix deposition.As microporous 3D bioprinting continues to advance,it has the potential to address unresolved challenges in fields such as organ transplantation,tissue regeneration,and tissue replacement.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(No.ZR2022MB033)Science and Technology Bureau of Jinan City(No.2021GXRC105)University of Jinan Disciplinary Cross-Convergence Construction Project 2023(No.XKJC-202302)。
文摘The construction of monodisperse microporous organic microspheres is deemed a challenging issue,primarily due to the difficulty in achieving both high microporosity and uniformity within the microspheres.In this study,a series of fluorinated monodisperse microporous microspheres are fabricated by solvothermal precipitation polymerization.The resulting fluorous methacrylate-based microspheres achieved higher than 400 m^(2)/g surface area,along with a yield of over 90%for the microspheres.Through comprehensive characterization and simulation methods,we discovered that the introduction of fluorous methacrylate monomers at high loading levels is the key factor contributing to the formation of the microporosity within the microspheres.The controlled temperature profile was found to be advantageous for achieving a high yield of microspheres and increased uniformity.Two-dimensional assemblies of these fluorinated microsphere arrays exhibited superhydrophobicity,superolephilicity,and water sliding angles below 10°.Furthermore,a three-dimensional assembly of the fluorinated microporous microsphere in a chromatographic column demonstrated significant improvement in the separation of Engelhardt agent compared to commercial columns.Our work offers a novel approach to constructing fluorinated monodisperse microporous microspheres for advanced applications.
基金Research Foundation for Advanced Talents of East China University of Technology,Grant/Award Number:DHBK201927Excellent Youth Foundation of Jiangxi Scientific Committee,Grant/Award Number:20232ACB213012+2 种基金National Science Foundation for Young Scientists of China,Grant/Award Number:21905122National Science Foundation for Young Scientists,Grant/Award Number:21905147Jiangxi Talent Program,Grant/Award Number:DHSQT32022005.
文摘Exploration of efficient and stable photocatalysts to mimic natural leaves for the conversion of atmospheric CO_(2)into hydrocarbons utilizing solar light is very important but remains a major challenge.Herein,we report the design of four novel metal-salen-incorporated conjugated microporous polymers as robust artificial leaves for photoreduction of atmospheric CO_(2)with gaseous water.Owing to the rich nitrogen and oxygen moieties in the polymeric frameworks,they show a maximum CO_(2)adsorption capacity of 46.1 cm3 g^(−1)and adsorption selectivity for CO_(2)/N_(2)of up to 82 at 273 K.Under air atmosphere and simulated solar light(100mWcm^(−2)),TEPT-Zn shows an excellent CO yield of 304.96μmol h^(−1)g^(−1)with a selectivity of approximately 100%,which represents one of the best results in terms of organic photocatalysts for gas-phase CO_(2)photoreduction so far.Furthermore,only small degradation in the CO yield is observed even after 120-h continuous illumination.More importantly,a good CO yield of 152.52μmol g^(−1)was achieved by directly exposing the photocatalytic reaction of TEPT-Zn in an outdoor environment for 3 h(25-28℃,52.3±7.9mWcm^(−2)).This work provides an avenue for the continued development of advanced polymers toward gas-phase photoconversion of CO_(2)from air.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korean Government(MSIT)(Nos.NRF-2021R1C1C2012825,2022R1A2B5B01001826,2022R1A5A2021216,and No.RS-2023-00218255)。
文摘Homogeneous films with tailored microporous structures are crucial for several applications;however,fabricating such films presents significant challenges.This is primarily because most microporous materials have crystal sizes in the nanoand micrometer ranges,which inevitably generates intergranular spaces in the films,thereby complicating the fabrication of these thin films.In this study,functionalized metal–organic polyhedra(MOPs)are used as discrete microporous units and assembled into homogenous microporous films.The generation of intergranular spaces is avoided while controlling packing parameters and film thicknesses.Initially,the MOP units,influenced by van der Waals forces between carbon chains of functionalized adipic acids,display an affinity to form spindle-shaped blocks and islands.As the MOP concentration increases,these structures self-assembled into a hexagonally packed structure with an in-plane orientation and a maximum stacking of two layers of MOPs.By contrast,un-functionalized MOPs form a disordered film structure owing to random agglomeration.Evidently,functionalized adipic acid influences the orientation of the MOP network films with uniformly distributed micropores,effectively preventing the formation of intergranular spaces.Additionally,formaldehyde adsorption and desorption experiments revealed that the MOP network films possess superior adsorption and desorption capacities.The proposed approach signifies a breakthrough in the fabrication of homogenous microporous films.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22174071 and 22206114)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.ZR2022YQ08 and ZR2022QB085)+2 种基金the Innovation Team of Shandong Higher School Youth Innovation Technology Program(No.2023KJ344)the Academic Promotion Program(No.2019LJ003)Joint Innovation Team for Clinical&Basic Research(No.202401)of Shandong First Medical University。
文摘Microporous organic networks(MONs)are attractive adsorbents for use in sample pretreatment owning to their unique structure and properties.However,methods for constructing functional MONs are still limited because the lack of monomers via direct synthesis and their complex procedures via postmodification.To address this issue,a facile one-pot in situ doping strategy was proposed herein for synthesis a novel phenylboronic acid-functionalized magnetic cyclodextrin-based microporous organic network([PBA]_(3/4)-MCD-MON-0.04).[PBA]_(3/4)MCD-MON-0.04 was used for the selective and efficient extraction of sulfonylurea herbicides(SUHs)from complex food and environmental water samples via the synergistic hydrogen bonding,host-vip,hydrophobic andπ-πinteractions and the specific B-N coordination.[PBA]_(3/4)-MCD-MON-0.04 had a large surface area,high saturation magnetism,good reusability,and remarkable stability.A rapid,sensitive,and selective method was proposed for monitoring SUHs from diverse matrices.This study provides a new strategy for synthesizing novel and multifunctional magnetic CD-MONs-based adsorbents and reveals the considerable potential of CD-MONs in sample pretreatment.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China-NSAF(Grant No.U2330202)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52175162 and 51805086)+1 种基金Fujian Provincial Technological Innovation Key Research and Industrialization Projects(Grant Nos.2023XQ005 and 2024XQ010)The National Independent Innovation Demonstration Platform Project of Fujian Province(2024QZFX07)。
文摘Flexible microporous metal rubber(FMP-MR)is widely used in national defense applications,yet its mechanical behavior under high-speed impact conditions remains insufficiently explored.In this study,dynamic and static experiments were conducted to systematically investigate the mechanical response of metal-wrapped microporous materials under impact loading that spanned 10~6 orders of magnitude.By combining a high-precision numerical model with a spatial contact point search algorithm,the spatio–temporal contact characteristics of the complex network structure in FMP-MR were systematically analyzed.Furthermore,the mapping mechanism from turn topology and mesoscopic friction behavior to macroscopic mechanical properties was comprehensively explored.The results showed that compared with quasi-static loading,FMP-MR under high-speed impact exhibited higher energy absorption efficiency due to high-strain-rate inertia effect.Therefore,the peak stress increased by 141%,and the maximum energy dissipation increased by 300%.Consequently,the theory of dynamic friction locking effect was innovatively proposed.The theory explains that the close synergistic effect of sliding friction and plastic dissipation promoted by the stable interturn-locked embedded structure is the essential reason for the excellent dynamic mechanical properties of FMP-MR under dynamic loading conditions.Briefly,based on the in-depth investigation of the mechanical response and energy dissipation mechanism of FMP-MR under impact loads,this study provides a solid theoretical basis for further expanding the application range of FMP-MR and optimizing its performance.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(52302027,52272022 and 52472032).
文摘Traditional magnesia-based refractories face challenges such as high thermal conductivity and poor slag penetration resistance,which contradict the energy efficiency requirements of modern metallurgy.In this study,microporous magnesia was prepared using low-grade magnesite via the one-step sintering method.The microstructure and properties of microporous magnesia prepared by high-silicon and high-calcium magnesites calcined at various temperatures were compared.The pore structure and phase evolution were analyzed,the effect of which on the properties of lightweight magnesia-based dry vibration mix was discussed.The results indicated that within high-silicon magnesite,SiO_(2) initially reacted with Mgo to form Mg_(2)Si0_(4),which gradually reacted with Cao impurities as the temperature increased transforming into a Mgo-Cao-SiO_(2) ternary liquid phase and uniformly permeated along the grain boundaries.Due to the bridging effect of strip-like Cao in high-calcium magnesite,the reorganization and sintering of Mgo grains at high temperatures were inhibited,resulting in the presence of a significant number of elongated pores within the magnesia after calcination at various temperatures,which was detrimental to the mechanical properties and slag resistance.The microporous Mg0 prepared by high-silicon magnesite at 1700°C exhibited the superior physical properties.The microporous Mgo aggregates had a stronger interlocking force with the matrix,resulting in a greater bonding strength.Moreover,the micropores not only effectively reduced the thermal conductivity but also facilitated the supersaturated precipitation of molten slag,hindering further penetration.Compared to the dry vibration mix prepared by fused Mgo,the lightweight magnesia-based dry vibration mix prepared with the high-silicon magnesite exhibited higher mechanical strength(~40%increase)and thermal insulation performance(0.870 W·(m·K)at 1000 C),and improved slag resistance.
基金financially supported by the Key Projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2058)the Innovation Group Project of Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province(2025AFA016).
文摘Microporous MgO–MgAl_(2)O_(4)refractory aggregates were prepared using calcined MgO powder andα-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder as raw materials.The influence ofα-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder addition on the microstructures and properties of the aggregates was investigated.The results indicated that the addition ofα-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder to MgO powder not only promoted more pores in the MgO powder to being enclosed,but also caused the pores among the MgO powder to become micronano scale by the formation of continuous microporous MgAl_(2)O_(4)bonding layers,which reduced the thermal conductivity of the aggregates.Furthermore,the microporous MgAl_(2)O_(4)can induce crack deflection and generate crack branching when subjected to thermal shock,thus improving the thermal shock resistance of the microporous aggregates.The sample with 12.1 wt.%α-Al_(2)O_(3)micro-powder addition exhibited the best comprehensive properties,with a bulk density of 3.44 g/cm^(3),a median pore size of 120.7 nm,a high flexural strength of 82.7 MPa,a high retention rate of flexural strength of 87.7%,and a thermal conductivity of 8.4 W/(m K)at 800°C.Compared to commercial fused magnesia and sintered magnesia,the thermal conductivity decreased by 47.2%and 18.4%at 800°C,respectively.
基金funding from the Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship(Ref-3.3-GBR-1219268-HFST-P)。
文摘With the pressing concern of the climate change,hydrogen will undoubtedly play an essential role in the future to accelerate the way out from fossil fuel-based economy.In this case,the role of membrane-based separation cannot be neglected since,compared with other conventional process,membrane-based process is more effective and consumes less energy.Regarding this,metal-based membranes,particularly palladium,are usually employed for hydrogen separation because of its high selectivity.However,with the advancement of various microporous materials,the status quo of the metal-based membranes could be challenged since,compared with the metal-based membranes,they could offer better hydrogen separation performance and could also be cheaper to be produced.In this article,the advancement of membranes fabricated from five main microporous materials,namely silica-based membranes,zeolite membranes,carbon-based membranes,metal organic frameworks/covalent organic frameworks(MOF/COF)membranes and microporous polymeric membranes,for hydrogen separation from light gases are extensively discussed.Their performances are then summarized to give further insights regarding the pathway that should be taken to direct the research direction in the future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82201128,82271034)Special Funding for Post-doctoral Research Projects in Sichuan Province(No.TB2022045)+2 种基金Sichuan Province Science and Technology Plan Projects(No.23NSFSC1723)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M722250)Research and Development Program(West China Hospital of Stomatology Sichuan University)(Nos.RD-02–2022012,RD-03–202107)。
文摘Surface modification of microporous bone scaffolds using nanoparticles has been broadly studied in bone tissue engineering.Aiming at improving vascularized bone regeneration(VBR),zeolitic imidazolate framework-8(ZIF-8)was encapsulated with dimethyloxallyl glycine(DMOG)and the drug-carrying nanoparticles(D@Z)could be uniformly coated onto the surface of the bone scaffold.The osteogenic and angiogenic actions of D@Z are closely correlated with the amount of slowly released DMOG,and in general,exhibited a favorable association.Then,the D7.5@Z group,which showed the greatest capacity to induce in vitro osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling,was utilized for surface modification of the bone scaffold.Biological processes including phosphate-containing compound metabolic process,cell differentiation,cell proliferation and cell motility might contribute to enhanced ability to induce VBR by the coated scaffold and signaling pathways such as Rap1,Ras,phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase/protein kinase B(PI3K-AKT)and vascular endothelial growth factor(VEGF)signaling pathways participated in these processes.Finally,as depicted by in vitro real time-polymerase chain reaction(RT-PCR),Western blot(WB)and in vivo cranial bone defect model,the microporous scaffold coated with nano-D7.5@Z greatly promoted VBR.To conclude,nano-D@Z has significant promise for practical application in modification of microporous bone scaffolds to enhance VBR,and DMOG loading quantity has a beneficial influence on D@Z to improve osteogenesis-angiogenesis coupling.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Program of Guangzhou,China(No.202002020020)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51808227,51878292)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2020ZYGXZR015)。
文摘Waste resource utilization of petroleum coke is crucial for achieving global carbon emission reduction.Herein,a series of N-doped microporous carbons were fabricated from petroleum coke using a one-pot synthesis method.The as-prepared samples had a large specific surface area(up to 2512 m^(2)/g),a moderate-high N content(up to 4.82 at.%),and high population(55%)of ultra-micropores(<0.7 nm).Regulating the N content and ultra-microporosity led to efficient CO_(2)adsorption and separation.At ambient pressure,the optimal N-doped petroleum coke-based microporous carbon exhibited the highest CO_(2)uptake of 4.25 mmol/g at 25℃ and 6.57 mmol/g at 0℃.These values are comparable or even better than those of numerous previously reported adsorbents prepared by multistep synthesis,primarily due to the existence of ultra-micropores.The sample exhibited excellent CO_(2)/N_(2)selectivity at 25℃ owing to the abundant basic pyridinic and pyrrolic N species;and showed superior CO_(2)adsorption-desorption cycling performance,which was maintained at 97% after 10 cycles at 25℃.Moreover,petroleum coke-based microporous carbon,with a considerably high specific surface area and hierarchical pore structure,exhibited excellent electrochemical performance over the N-doped sample,maintaining a favorable specific capacitance of 233.25F/g at 0.5 A/g in 6 mol/L KOH aqueous electrolyte.This study provides insight into the influence of N-doping on the porous properties of petroleum coke-based carbon.Furthermore,the as-prepared carbons were found to be promising adsorbents for CO_(2)adsorption,CO_(2)/N_(2)separation and electrochemical application.
基金supported by China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents (BX20230121)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2023M741163)Shanghai Super Postdoctoral Incentive Program (2023741)。
文摘Ensuring the consistency of electrode structure in proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells is highly desired yet challenging because of wide-existing and unguided cracks in the microporous layer(MPL). The first thing is to evaluate the homogeneity of MPL with cracks quantitatively. This paper proposes the homogeneity index of a full-scale MPL with an area of 50 cm~2, which is yet to be reported in the literature to our knowledge. Besides, the effects of the carbon material and surfactant on the ink and resulting MPL structure have been studied. The ink with a high network development degree produces an MPL with low crack density, but the ink with high PDI produces an MPL with low crack homogeneity. The polarity of the surfactant and the non-polarity of polytetrafluoroethylene(PTFE) are not mutually soluble,resulting in the heterogeneous PTFE distribution. The findings of this study provide guidelines for MPL fabrication.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52173033,51773044 and51603047)Research and Development Plan for Key Areas in Guangdong Province(No.2019B090914002)+3 种基金Guangdong Province Science and Technology Plan Project(No.2016A010103030)the Project of Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2021A1515011914)Foshan Science and Technology Innovation Project(No.FS0AA-KJ919-4402-0145)Commissioned development project by Lanzhou Chemical Research Center of Petro China(No.kywx-23-010,2022DJ6315)。
文摘Due to the mechanical stability of PP layer,the PP/HDPE double-layer microporous mem brane could be prepared at a higher heat-setting temperatu re than that of PE monolayer membrane.In this work,the effects of heat-setting temperature on the pore structure and properties of PP/HDPE dou ble-layer membrane were studied.With the increase of heat-setting temperature from 120℃to 130℃,the length of connecting bridge crystal and crystallinity in the PE layer increase due to the melting of thin lamellae and the stability of connecting bridge structure during heat-setting.The corresponding air permeability,po rosity,wetta bility of liquid electrolyte and mechanical property of the heat-set microporous membrane increase,exhibiting better electrochemical performance.However,when the heat-setting temperature is further increased to 140℃,higher than the melting point of PE resin,some pores are closed since the lamellae and connecting bridges melt and shrink during heat-setting,resulting in a decrease of air permeability and porosity.In contrast,there is negligible change in the PP layer within the above heat-setting temperature region.This study successfully builds the relationship between the stable pore structure and property of microporous membrane during heat-setting,which is helpful to guide the production of high-pe rformance PP/PE/PP lithium batteries separator.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51974214).
文摘Reticulated ceramic foam filters provide an effective way to purify molten steel by removing non-metallic inclusions.We proposed a novel strategy to improve the purification performance of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filters by using microporous corundum-spinel raw materials to replace dense raw materials.Three kinds of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filters fabricated from dense α-Al_(2)O_(3) micro-powder or microporous corundum-spinel powder were selected to carry out the immersion tests with molten steel.On the one hand,the higher surface roughness of the filter skeleton prepared from microporous raw materials increased the adsorption capacity of skeleton surface on inclusions in molten steel.On the other hand,the higher apparent porosity and larger pore size of the filter skeleton were more beneficial to the penetration of molten steel in the micropores of skeleton.The reaction process at the solid-liquid interface also improved the wettability of the interface between skeleton and molten steel,resulting in a larger penetration depth and a better adsorption effect on the inclusions.In summary,the novel Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic filter prepared with microporous corundum-spinel powder and addition of 5 wt.% nano-Al_(2)O_(3) powder reduced the total oxygen content of the steel from 40.2×10^(-4) to 12.7×10^(-4) wt.% by 68.4% and the Al content from 0.46 to 0.18 wt.% by 60.9% after immersion test,presenting the most excellent purification performance on molten steel.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278155,U23A6005)。
文摘Lignin-derived hard carbon shows potential as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to its high carbon content and aromatic structure,but its limited reversible adsorption sites and low conductivity hinder performance.This study introduces a self-activation strategy to optimize carbon layer stacking and surface functional groups in microporous carbon,significantly enhancing sodium storage capacity and rate performance.By utilizing oxygen-containing functional groups in organic solvent lignin,we induce micropore formation during pyrolysis,effectively regulating graphite domains and closed pores structures without disrupting carbon layer growth.Unstacked graphene layers serve as efficient electron transport channels and expose additional adsorption sites,simultaneously increasing sodium storage capacity and intrinsic conductivity.The resultant S-OLHC demonstrates a remarkable sodium storage capacity of 358 mA h/g at 0.05 A/g after 200 cycles and maintains 231 mA h/g after 1000 cycles at 2 A/g.This strategy eliminates the need for additional pore-forming agents,offering a simpler,more efficient,and environmentally friendly approach compared to traditional activation methods.This work advances the rational design of high-performance biomass-derived hard carbon for SIBs by leveraging inherent structural characteristics and provides a sustainable low-carbon strategy for lignin valorization in renewable energy storage.
基金financial supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22175110&22375076,52103264)the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2024AFA031)the Key Research and Development Program of Wuhan(2024010802030157)。
文摘Aqueous zinc-ion batteries(AZIBs)have hugely latent advantages in large-scale energy storage due to its innate safety,reasonable price,and sustainability.However,most AZIB cathode materials suffer from short cycling life and poor rate performance.Herein,a bipolar donor-acceptor(D-A)conjugated microporous polymer(PTZ-BDTB),consisting of electron-withdrawing benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b']dithiophene-4,8-dio ne(BDTB)units and electron-donating phenothiazine(PTZ)units,is developed as the cathode material of aqueous zinc dual-ion batteries(AZDIBs).The D-A type structure design could reduce the band gap,thus promoting electron transfer in the polymer framework.Therefore,the PTZ-BDTB cathode in a30 mol/kg(m)ZnCl_(2)water-in-salt electrolyte exhibits a high reversible capacity of 202 mA h g^(-1)at0.05 A g^(-1)with excellent rate performance(109 mA h g^(-1)at 15 A g^(-1)),which is far superior to its counterpart polymers PPTZ and PB-BDTB.Impressively,PTZ-BDTB shows ultra-stable cycle performance with capacity retention ratios of 76.2%after 460 cycles at 0.05 A g^(-1)and 96%after 27000 cycles at 5 A g^(-1).PTZBDTB also exhibits a low self-discharge ability with capacity retention about 76.4%after resting the battery for 28 days.These results demonstrate that D-A type structural design is a promising strategy for constructing high performance cathode materials for AZDIBs.
基金Project(52174338)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects(2022JJ20086,2021JJ30796)supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China+1 种基金Project(2023CXQD005)supported by the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Programme,ChinaProject(23B0841)supported by the Education Department of Hunan Provincial Government,China。
文摘Single-atom catalysts(SACs)are promising for oxygen reduction reaction(ORR)on account of their excellent catalytic activity and maximum utilization of atoms.However,due to the complicated preparation processes and expensive reagents used,the cost of SACs is usually too high to put into practical application.The development of cost-effective and sustainable SACs remains a great challenge.Herein,a low-cost method employing biomass is designed to prepare efficient single-atom Fe-N-C catalysts(SA-Fe-N-C).Benefiting from the confinement effect of porous carbon support and the coordination effect of glucose,SA-Fe-N-C is derived from cheap flour by the two-step pyrolysis.Atomically dispersed Fe atoms exist in the form of Fe-N_(x),which acts as active sites for ORR.The catalyst shows outstanding activity with a half-wave potential(E_(1/2))of 0.86 V,which is better than that of Pt/C(0.84 V).Additionally,the catalyst also exhibits superior stability.The ORR catalyzed by SA-Fe-N-C proceeds via an efficient 4e transfer pathway.The high performance of SA-Fe-N-C also benefits from its porous structure,extremely high specific surface area(1450.1 m^(2)/g),and abundant micropores,which are conducive to increasing the density of active sites and fully exposing them.This work provides a cost-effective strategy to synthesize SACs from cheap biomass,achieving a balance between performance and cost.
基金Financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51702056 and 51772135)the Ministry of Education of China(6141A02022516)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2017M622902 and 2019T120790).
文摘Na-ion batteries(NIBs)have attracted considerable attention in recent years owing to the high abundance and low cost of Na.It is well known that S doping can improve the electrochemical performance of carbon materials for NIBs.However,the current methods for S doping in carbons normally involve toxic precursors or rigorous conditions.In this work,we report a creative and facile strategy for preparing S-doped porous carbons(SCs)via the pyrolysis of conjugated microporous polymers(CMPs).Briefly,thiophene-based CMPs served as the precursors and doping sources simultaneously.Simple direct carbonization of CMPs produced S-doped carbon materials with highly porous structures.When used as an anode for NIBs,the SCs exhibited a high reversible capacity of 440 mAh g?1 at 50 mA g?1 after 100 cycles,superior rate capability,and excellent cycling stability(297 mAh g?1 after 1000 cycles at 500 mA g?1),outperforming most S-doped carbon materials reported thus far.The excellent performance of the SCs is attributed to the expanded lattice distance after S doping.Furthermore,we employed ex situ X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to investigate the electrochemical reaction mechanism of the SCs during sodiation-desodiation,which can highlight the role of doped S for Na-ion storage.
