Large-scale deployment of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))removal technology is an essential step to cope with global warming and achieve carbon neutrality.Direct air capture(DAC)has recently received increasing attention given...Large-scale deployment of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))removal technology is an essential step to cope with global warming and achieve carbon neutrality.Direct air capture(DAC)has recently received increasing attention given the high flexibility to remove CO_(2)from discrete sources.Porous materials with adjustable pore characteristics are promising sorbents with low or no latent heat of vaporization.This review article has summarized the recent development of porous sorbents for DAC,with a focus of pore engineering strategy and adsorption mechanism.Physisorbents such as zeolites,porous carbons,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and amine-modified chemisorbents have been discussed and their challenges in practical application have been analyzed.At last,future directions have been proposed,and it is expected to inspire collaborations from chemistry,environment,material science and engineering communities.展开更多
Carbon capture is an important strategy and is implemented to achieve the goals of CO_(2)reduction and carbon neutrality.As a high energy-efficient technology,membrane-based separation plays a crucial role in CO_(2)ca...Carbon capture is an important strategy and is implemented to achieve the goals of CO_(2)reduction and carbon neutrality.As a high energy-efficient technology,membrane-based separation plays a crucial role in CO_(2)capture.It is urgently needed for membrane-based CO_(2)capture to develop the high-performance membrane materials with high permeability,selectivity,and stability.Herein,ultrapermeable carbon molecular sieve(CMS)membranes are fabricated by py roly zing a finely-engineered benzoxazole-containing copolyimide precursor for efficient CO_(2)capture.The microstructure of CMS membrane has been optimized by initially engineering the precursor-chemistry and subsequently tuning the pyrolysis process.Deep insights into the structure-property relationship of CMSs are provided in detail by a combination of experimental characterization and molecular simulations.We demonstrate that the intrinsically high free volume environment of the precursor,coupled with the steric hindrance of thermostable contorted fragments,promotes the formation of loosely packed and ultramicroporous carbon structures within the resultant CMS membrane,thereby enabling efficient CO_(2)discrimination via size sieving and affinity.The membrane achieves an ultrahigh CO_(2)permeability,good selectivity,and excellent stability.After one month of long-term operation,the CO_(2)permeability in the mixed gas is maintained at 11,800 Barrer,with a CO_(2)/N_(2)selectivity exceeding 60.This study provides insights into the relationship between precursor-chemistry and CMS performance,and our ultrapermeable CMS membrane,which is scalable using thin film manufacturing,holds great potential for industrial CO_(2)capture.展开更多
Present industrial decarbonization technologies require an active CO_(2)-concentration system,often based on lime reaction or amine binding reactions,which is energy intensive and carries a high CO_(2)-footprint.Here ...Present industrial decarbonization technologies require an active CO_(2)-concentration system,often based on lime reaction or amine binding reactions,which is energy intensive and carries a high CO_(2)-footprint.Here instead,an effective process without active CO_(2)concentration is demonstrated in a new process-termed IC2CNT(Insulationdiffusion facilitated CO_(2) to Carbon Nanomaterial Technology)decarbonization process.Molten carbonates such as Li_(2)CO_(3)(mp 723℃)are highly insoluble to industrial feed gas principal components(N2,O_(2),and H2O).However,CO_(2) can readily dissolve and react in molten carbonates.We have recently characterized high CO_(2) diffusion rates through porous aluminosilicate and calcium-magnesium silicate thermal insulations.Here,the CO_(2) in ambient feed gas passes through these membranes into molten Li_(2)CO_(3).The membrane also concurrently insulates the feed gas from the hot molten carbonate chamber,obviating the need to heat the(non-CO_(2))majority of the feed gas to high temperature.In this insulation facilitated decarbonization process CO_(2)is split by electrolysis in the molten carbonate producing sequestered,high-purity carbon nanomaterials(such as CNTs)and O_(2).展开更多
Currently,the solid adsorbents with porous structure have been widely applied in CO_(2)capture.However,the unmodified MgO-ZrO_(2)adsorbents appeared to be low adsorption capacity of CO_(2).The solid adsorbent material...Currently,the solid adsorbents with porous structure have been widely applied in CO_(2)capture.However,the unmodified MgO-ZrO_(2)adsorbents appeared to be low adsorption capacity of CO_(2).The solid adsorbent materials were successfully synthesized by loading TEPA onto the pore MgO/ZrO_(2)carriers in the paper.The pore structure and surface characteristic of the samples were analyzed by using XRD,BET,FT-IR and SEM.The adsorbent materials exhibited microcrystalline state,and the crystallinity of all samples gradually decreased as the increase of TEPA content.The pore structure analysis indicated that the modification of MgO-ZrO_(2)adsorbents with TEPA led to the decrease of the specific surface areas,but the narrow micro-mesopore size distributions ranging from 1.8-12 nm in the adsorbents still were maintained.FT-IR spectrum results further verified the successful loading of TEPA.The adsorption capacity of the adsorbents for CO_(2)were tested by using an adsorption apparatus equipped with gas chromatography.The results indicated that when the TEPA loading reached 50%,the sample exhibited the maximum adsorption value for CO_(2),reaching 4.07 mmol/g under the operation condition of 75℃and atmospheric pressure.This result could be assigned to not only the base active sites but also the coexistence of both micropore and mesopore in the adsorbent.After three cycles tests for CO_(2)capture,the adsorption value of the sample for CO_(2)can also reached 95%of its original adsorption capacity,which verified the excellent cyclic operation stability.展开更多
The technology for green and macro-conversion of solid waste biomass to prepare high-quality activated carbon demands urgent development.This study proposes a technique for synthesizing carbon adsorbents using trace K...The technology for green and macro-conversion of solid waste biomass to prepare high-quality activated carbon demands urgent development.This study proposes a technique for synthesizing carbon adsorbents using trace KOH-catalyzed CO_(2) activation.Comprehensive investigations were conducted on three aspects:physicochemical structure evolution of biochar,mechanistic understanding of trace KOH-facilitated CO_(2) activation processes,and application characteristics for CO_(2) adsorption.Results demonstrate that biochar activated by trace KOH(<10%)and CO_(2) achieves comparable specific surface area(1244.09 m^(2)/g)to that obtained with 100%KOH activation(1425.10 m^(2)/g).The pore structure characteristics(specific surface area and pore volume)are governed by CO and CH4 generated through K-salt catalyzed reactions between CO_(2) and biochar.The optimal CO_(2) adsorption capacities of KBC adsorbent reached 4.70 mmol/g(0℃)and 7.25 mmol/g(25℃),representing the maximum values among comparable carbon adsorbents.The 5%KBC-CO_(2) sample exhibited CO_(2) adsorption capacities of 3.19 and 5.01 mmol/g under respective conditions,attaining current average performance levels.Notably,CO_(2)/N_(2) selectivity(85∶15,volume ratio)reached 64.71 at 0.02 bar with robust cycling stability.Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that oxygen-containing functional groups accelerate CO_(2) adsorption kinetics and enhance micropore storage capacity.This technical route offers simplicity,environmental compatibility,and scalability,providing critical references for large-scale preparation of high-quality carbon materials.展开更多
Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction is a promising technology for addressing global energy and environmental crises. However, its practical application faces two critical challenges: the complex and energy-inten...Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction is a promising technology for addressing global energy and environmental crises. However, its practical application faces two critical challenges: the complex and energy-intensive process of separat-ing mixed reduction products and the economic viability of the carbon sources (reactants) used. To tackle these challenges simultaneously, solid-state electrolyte (SSE) reactors are emerging as a promising solution. In this review, we focus on the feasibility of applying SSE for tandem electrochemical CO_(2) capture and conversion. The configurations and fundamental principles of SSE reactors are first discussed, followed by an introduction to its applications in these two specific areas, along with case studies on the implementation of tandem electrolysis. In comparison to conventional H-type cell, flow cell and membrane electrode assembly cell reactors, SSE reactors incorporate gas diffusion electrodes and utilize a solid electro-lyte layer positioned between an anion exchange membrane (AEM) and a cation exchange membrane (CEM). A key inno-vation of this design is the sandwiched SSE layer, which enhances efficient ion transport and facilitates continuous product extraction through a stream of deionized water or humidified nitrogen, effectively separating ion conduction from product collection. During electrolysis, driven by an electric field and concentration gradient, electrochemically generated ions (e.g., HCOO- and CH3COO-) migrate through the AEM into the SSE layer, while protons produced from water oxidation at the anode traverse the CEM into the central chamber to maintain charge balance. Targeted products like HCOOH can form in the middle layer through ionic recombination and are efficiently carried away by the flowing medium through the porous SSE layer, in the absence of electrolyte salt impurities. As CO_(2)RR can generate a series of liquid products, advancements in catalyst discovery over the past several years have facilitated the industrial application of SSE for more efficient chemicals production. Also noteworthy, the cathode reduction reaction can readily consume protons from water, creating a highly al-kaline local environment. SSE reactors are thereby employed to capture acidic CO_(2), forming CO_(3)^(2-) from various gas sources including flue gases. Driven by the electric field, the formed CO_(3)^(2-) can traverse through the AEM and react with protons originating from the anode, thereby regenerating CO_(2). This CO_(2) can then be collected and utilized as a low-cost feedstock for downstream CO_(2) electrolysis. Based on this principle, several cell configurations have been proposed to enhance CO_(2) capture from diverse gas sources. Through the collaboration of two SSE units, tandem electrochemical CO_(2) capture and con-version has been successfully implemented. Finally, we offer insights into the future development of SSE reactors for prac-tical applications aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. We recommend that greater attention be focused on specific aspects, including the fundamental physicochemical properties of the SSE layer, the electrochemical engineering perspective related to ion and species fluxes and selectivity, and the systematic pairing of consecutive CO_(2) capture and conversion units. These efforts aim to further enhance the practical application of SSE reactors within the broader electrochemistry community.展开更多
The objective of this study is to propose an optimal plant design for blue hydrogen production aboard a liquefiednatural gas(LNG)carrier.This investigation focuses on integrating two distinct processes—steam methaner...The objective of this study is to propose an optimal plant design for blue hydrogen production aboard a liquefiednatural gas(LNG)carrier.This investigation focuses on integrating two distinct processes—steam methanereforming(SMR)and ship-based carbon capture(SBCC).The first refers to the common practice used to obtainhydrogen from methane(often derived from natural gas),where steam reacts with methane to produce hydrogenand carbon dioxide(CO_(2)).The second refers to capturing the CO_(2) generated during the SMR process on boardships.By capturing and storing the carbon emissions,the process significantly reduces its environmental impact,making the hydrogen production“blue,”as opposed to“grey”(which involves CO_(2) emissions without capture).For the SMR process,the analysis reveals that increasing the reformer temperature enhances both the processperformance and CO_(2) emissions.Conversely,a higher steam-to-carbon(s/c)ratio reduces hydrogen yield,therebydecreasing thermal efficiency.The study also shows that preheating the air and boil-off gas(BOG)before theyenter the combustion chamber boosts overall efficiency and curtails CO_(2) emissions.In the SBCC process,puremonoethanolamine(MEA)is employed to capture the CO_(2) generated by the exhaust gases from the SMR process.The results indicate that with a 90%CO_(2) capture rate,the associated heat consumption amounts to 4.6 MJ perkilogram of CO_(2) captured.This combined approach offers a viable pathway to produce blue hydrogen on LNGcarriers while significantly reducing the carbon footprint.展开更多
Point source CO_(2) capture(PSCC)is crucial for decarbonizing various industrial sectors,while direct air capture(DAC)holds promise for removing CO_(2) directly from the air.Sorbents play a critical role in both techn...Point source CO_(2) capture(PSCC)is crucial for decarbonizing various industrial sectors,while direct air capture(DAC)holds promise for removing CO_(2) directly from the air.Sorbents play a critical role in both technologies,with their performances,efficiency,cost,etc.,largely depending on which type is used(physical or chemical).Solid amine sorbents(SAS)employed in the chemical adsorption of CO_(2) are suitable for both PSCC and DAC.SAS offer significant advantages over liquid amines such as monoethanolamine(MEA),due to their ability to perform cyclic adsorption–desorption with much lower energy requirement.The environmental concern associated with MEA can be mitigated by SAS.Support materials have a significantly important role in stabilizing amine and enhancing stability and kinetics;varieties of support materials have been screened at a laboratory scale.One promising support material is a silica gel(SG),which is commercially available and attractive for designing cost-effective sorbents for large-scale CO_(2) capture.Various impregnation methods such as physical adsorption and covalent functionalization have been employed to functionalize silica surfaces with amines.This review provided a comprehensive critical analysis of SG-based SAS for CO_(2) capture.We discussed and evaluated them in terms of their adsorption capacity,adsorption,and desorption conditions,and the kinetics involved in these processes.Finally,we proposed a few recommendations for further development of low-cost,lower carbon footprint SAS for large-scale deployment of CO_(2) capture technology.展开更多
In order to promote the utilization level of new energy resources for local and efficient consumption,this paper introduces the biogas(BG)fermentation technology into the integrated energy system(IES).This initiative ...In order to promote the utilization level of new energy resources for local and efficient consumption,this paper introduces the biogas(BG)fermentation technology into the integrated energy system(IES).This initiative is to study the collaborative and optimal scheduling of IES with wind power(WP),photovoltaic(PV),and BG,while integrating carbon capture system(CCS)and power-to-gas(P2G)system.Firstly,the framework of collaborative operation of IES for BG-CCS-P2G is constructed.Secondly,the flexible scheduling resources of the source and load sides are fully exploited,and the collaborative operation mode of CCS-P2G is proposed to establish a model of IES with WP,PV,and BG multi-energy flow coupling.Then,with the objective of minimizing the intra-day operating cost and the constraints of system energy balance and equipment operating limits,the IES withWP,PV,and BG collaborative optimal scheduling model is established.Finally,taking into account the uncertainty of the output of WP and PV generation,the proposed optimal scheduling model is solved by CPLEX,and its validity is verified by setting several scenarios.The results show that the proposed collaborative operation mode and optimal scheduling model can realize the efficient,low-carbon,and economic operation of the IES with WP,PV,and BG and significantly enhance the utilization of new energy for local consumption.展开更多
Direct air capture(DAC)is a negative carbon emission technology that faces challenges in scalability and practical deployment due to its exorbitant costs.Hou et al.(2017)integrated DAC technology with fertilization.A ...Direct air capture(DAC)is a negative carbon emission technology that faces challenges in scalability and practical deployment due to its exorbitant costs.Hou et al.(2017)integrated DAC technology with fertilization.A multi-bed desorption system driven by water provides a competitive and sustainable carbon source for indoor agriculture.展开更多
Due to the greenhouse effect caused by carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emission,much attention has been paid for the removal of CO_(2).Porous liquids(PLs),as new type of liquid materials,have obvious advantages in mass and heat...Due to the greenhouse effect caused by carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emission,much attention has been paid for the removal of CO_(2).Porous liquids(PLs),as new type of liquid materials,have obvious advantages in mass and heat transfer,which are widely used in gas adsorption and sep-aration.Metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)with merits like large surface area,inherent porous structure and adjustable topology have been considered as one of the best candidates for PLs construction.This review presents the state-of-the-art status on the fabrication strategy of MOFs-based PLs and their CO_(2) absorption and utilization performance,and the positive effects of porosity and functional modification on the absorption-desorption property,selectivity of target product,and regeneration ability are well summarized.Finally,the challenges and prospects for MOFs-based PLs in the optimization of preparation,the coupling of multiple removal techniques,the in situ characterization methods,the regeneration and cycle stability,the environmental impact as well as expansion of application are proposed.展开更多
An innovative strategy was proposed by integration of membrane contactor(MC)with biphasic solvent for efficient CO_(2) capture from flue gas.The accessible fly ash-based ceramic membrane(CM)underwent hydrophobic modif...An innovative strategy was proposed by integration of membrane contactor(MC)with biphasic solvent for efficient CO_(2) capture from flue gas.The accessible fly ash-based ceramic membrane(CM)underwent hydrophobic modification through silane grafting,followed by fluoroalkylsilane decoration,to prepare the superhydrophobic membrane(CSCM).The CSCM significantly improved resistance to wetting by the biphasic solvent,consisting of amine(DETA)and sulfolane(TMS).Morphological characterizations and chemical analysis revealed the notable enhancements in pore structure and hydrophobic chemical groups for the modified membrane.Predictions of wetting/bubbling behavior based on static wetting theory referred the liquid entry pressure(LEP)of CSCM increased by 20 kPa compared to pristine CM.Compared with traditional amine solvents,the biphasic solvent presented the expected phase separation.Performance experiments demonstrated that the CO_(2) capture efficiency of the biphasic solvent increased by 7%,and the electrical energy required for desorption decreased by 32%.The 60-h continuous testing and supplemental characterization of used membrane confirmed the excellent adaptability and durability of the CSCMs.This study provides a potential approach for accessing hydrophobic ceramic membranes and biphasic solvents for industrial CO_(2) capture.展开更多
The biphasic solvent is a promising solution to reduce regeneration energy consumption in CO_(2) capture.However,most current biphasic solvents suffer from high viscosity and poor desorption of the rich phase.To the i...The biphasic solvent is a promising solution to reduce regeneration energy consumption in CO_(2) capture.However,most current biphasic solvents suffer from high viscosity and poor desorption of the rich phase.To the issues,a novel pentamethyldiethylenetriamine(PMDETA)-2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol(AMP)/diethylenetriamine(DETA)-sulfolane biphasic solvent was developed.The mechanism of AMP affecting CO_(2) recycling capacity was analyzed.By adjusting the ratio of AMP and DETA,the absorption and desorption performance were balanced,and the recycling capacity and renewable energy consumption of the absorbent were improved.For the P_(2.4)A_(0.8)D_(0.8)S_(2) biphasic solvent,the CO_(2) loading of the rich phase was 5.87 mol/L,and the proportion of the rich phase volume ratio was 35%,which surpasses most reported biphasic solvents.The viscosity of the absorbent significantly decreased from 527.00 mPa·s to 92.26 mPa·s,attributed to the beneficial effect of AMP.Thermodynamic analysis showed that the biphasic solvent produced a lower regeneration energy consumption of 1.70 GJ/t CO_(2),which was 57%lower than that of monoethanolamine(MEA).Overall,the PMDETA-AMP/DETA-sulfolane biphasic solvent exhibited cycle capacity,which provided new insights for the designing of biphasic solvent.展开更多
Underwater target detection in forward-looking sonar(FLS)images is a challenging but promising endeavor.The existing neural-based methods yield notable progress but there remains room for improvement due to overlookin...Underwater target detection in forward-looking sonar(FLS)images is a challenging but promising endeavor.The existing neural-based methods yield notable progress but there remains room for improvement due to overlooking the unique characteristics of underwater environments.Considering the problems of low imaging resolution,complex background environment,and large changes in target imaging of underwater sonar images,this paper specifically designs a sonar images target detection Network based on Progressive sensitivity capture,named ProNet.It progressively captures the sensitive regions in the current image where potential effective targets may exist.Guided by this basic idea,the primary technical innovation of this paper is the introduction of a foundational module structure for constructing a sonar target detection backbone network.This structure employs a multi-subspace mixed convolution module that initially maps sonar images into different subspaces and extracts local contextual features using varying convolutional receptive fields within these heterogeneous subspaces.Subsequently,a Scale-aware aggregation module effectively aggregates the heterogeneous features extracted from different subspaces.Finally,the multi-scale attention structure further enhances the relational perception of the aggregated features.We evaluated ProNet on three FLS datasets of varying scenes,and experimental results indicate that ProNet outperforms the current state-of-the-art sonar image and general target detectors.展开更多
Zeolitic imidazole frameworks(ZIFs)are a class of three-dimensional(3D)skeletalmaterials with zeolitic topology composed of metal ions and imidazolium ligands,which combine the advantages of zeolites and metal-organic...Zeolitic imidazole frameworks(ZIFs)are a class of three-dimensional(3D)skeletalmaterials with zeolitic topology composed of metal ions and imidazolium ligands,which combine the advantages of zeolites and metal-organic frameworks.ZIFs are widely used for adsorption of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))from flue gas due to its excellent hydrophobicity,chemical stability,thermal stability and gas adsorption properties.This study focuses on the effects of structures of ZIFs on CO_(2)capture and separation from the viewpoints of topologies,pore channels,ligand functional groups and composite structures.On this basis,the mechanisms of CO_(2)adsorption and selective separation are reviewed,as well as the challenges such as hydrophobicity,thermal and chemical stability faced by ZIFs in practical applications.展开更多
Selective dinitrogen(N_(2))capture from coalbed methane(CBM)is significant in chemical industries,but it remains a challenge because of similar physicochemical properties of N_(2) and CH_(4).Herein,the adsorption of t...Selective dinitrogen(N_(2))capture from coalbed methane(CBM)is significant in chemical industries,but it remains a challenge because of similar physicochemical properties of N_(2) and CH_(4).Herein,the adsorption of them on the 2D porphyrin sheets doped with various 3d transition metal ions(marked as MPor,M=Sc,Ti,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Zn)were comparatively investigated by using density functional theory to screen a suitable adsorbent for CBM separation.Though systematical comparison of adsorption energies of gas molecules and Gibbs free energy change the N_(2) desorption process on all MPor surfaces,FePor is confirmed to be a promising adsorbent because of its undemanding regeneration conditions and modest chemical bonding state with N_(2) molecule.Further mechanism analysis reveals that the charge transferred from lone pair of N_(2) molecule to d_(z2)orbital of Fe ion and back-donated from d_(xz)and d_(yz)orbitals of Fe ion to the unoccupiedπ*orbital of N_(2) molecule.Such hybridization of orbitals improves the selective adsorption of N_(2) from CBM.展开更多
Integrating the CO_(2)capture process with the CO_(2)electrochemical reduction process into a single system can eliminate the need for storage and transportation following CO_(2)capture.This integrated process offers ...Integrating the CO_(2)capture process with the CO_(2)electrochemical reduction process into a single system can eliminate the need for storage and transportation following CO_(2)capture.This integrated process offers several advantages over multi-step cascade processes,including reduced costs and enhanced CO_(2)utilization.However,the integrated CO_(2)capture and electrochemical reduction(CCER)process encounters several challenges,including the low CO_(2)adsorption performance of the gas diffusion electrode(GDE)and catalyst,as well as the poor activity and selectivity of the catalyst for the electrochemical reduction of CO_(2).This review aims to systematically summarize the fundamentals of the CCER process.Based on an in-depth understanding of the CO_(2)mass transfer,adsorption,and electrochemical reduction processes,GDE design strategies based on the modulation of wettability and structure are discussed to enhance the CO_(2)capture capability at the GDE level.At the catalyst level,catalyst design strategies based on the introduction of CO_(2)capture sites and the construction of CO_(2)mass transfer channels were analyzed,and catalyst design strategies for enhanced CO_(2)capture were proposed.This review summarizes the most common catalysts for CO_(2)electrochemical reduction,such as Ni-based,Bi-based,and Cubased catalysts,and analyzes their design strategies based on reaction pathways for generating specific products.Finally,the problems and challenges of the CCER process are summarized and proposed,which provide ideas for the further application of this technology in the future.展开更多
Due to the significant impact of carbon dioxide on global ecology,more efforts have been put into the exploration on CO_(2)capture and utilization.Porous organic framework materials,as a kind of materials with high po...Due to the significant impact of carbon dioxide on global ecology,more efforts have been put into the exploration on CO_(2)capture and utilization.Porous organic framework materials,as a kind of materials with high porosity and designable structure,have been considered as effective host materials for adsorbing carbon dioxide or separating it from other gases.This review gives a deep insight into the applications of metal-organic frameworks,covalent-organic frameworks,and other porous frameworks on CO_(2)capture,focusing on the enhanced capture performances originated from their high surface area with abundant porous structure,functional groups with specific heteroatoms modification,or other building unit interactions.Besides,the main challenges associated with porous frameworks for CO_(2)capture and proposed strategies to address these obstacles,including the structural design strategy or the capture mechanism exploration,have been demonstrated and emphasized.This review can contribute to further investigation on porous frameworks for gas capture and separation with enhanced performance and efficiency.展开更多
Rapid and accurate detection of infectious virus particles, not just viral nucleic acid, is essential to avoid unnecessary quarantine and effectively control the spread of viral diseases such as coronavirus disease 20...Rapid and accurate detection of infectious virus particles, not just viral nucleic acid, is essential to avoid unnecessary quarantine and effectively control the spread of viral diseases such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was the most widely used detection technique during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, it cannot discriminate between intact infectious viruses and surface-distorted, non-infectious virus particles or naked viral RNA. In this study, we present a strategy for the specific detection of infectious coronaviruses by combining viral receptor capture and reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP). We successfully applied this strategy to detect infectious virus particles of the SARS-CoV-2 surrogate virus and the human coronavirus NL63 (HCoV-NL63). Virus particles were first captured on ELISA plates coated with the recombinant human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) receptor. Viral RNA was then extracted from the particles and detected by RT-LAMP using virus-specific primers. In our experimental setting, the proposed method had a minimum detection limit (LOD) of 90 PFU/mL, sensitivity of 96.2%, and specificity of 100%. Our study provides a proof-of-concept that viral receptor capture combined with RT-LAMP can differentiate infectious coronaviruses from non-infectious virions or naked viral RNA. This paves the way for this virus detection strategy to become a mainstream tool for the management, prevention and control of epidemic coronavirus diseases.展开更多
Neutron capture event imaging is a novel technique that has the potential to substantially enhance the resolution of existing imaging systems.This study provides a measurement method for neutron capture event distribu...Neutron capture event imaging is a novel technique that has the potential to substantially enhance the resolution of existing imaging systems.This study provides a measurement method for neutron capture event distribution along with multiple reconstruction methods for super-resolution imaging.The proposed technology reduces the point-spread function of an imag-ing system through single-neutron detection and event reconstruction,thereby significantly improving imaging resolution.A single-neutron detection experiment was conducted using a highly practical and efficient^(6)LiF-ZnS scintillation screen of a cold neutron imaging device in the research reactor.In milliseconds of exposure time,a large number of weak light clusters and their distribution in the scintillation screen were recorded frame by frame,to complete single-neutron detection.Several reconstruction algorithms were proposed for the calculations.The location of neutron capture was calculated using several processing methods such as noise removal,filtering,spot segmentation,contour analysis,and local positioning.The proposed algorithm achieved a higher imaging resolution and faster reconstruction speed,and single-neutron super-resolution imaging was realized by combining single-neutron detection experiments and reconstruction calculations.The results show that the resolution of the 100μm thick^(6)LiF-ZnS scintillation screen can be improved from 125 to 40 microns.This indicates that the proposed single-neutron detection and calculation method is effective and can significantly improve imaging resolution.展开更多
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22278011,22225803,22038001 and 22108007)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.Z230023)+1 种基金The Science&Technology Project of Beijing Municipal Education Committee(No.KZ201810005004)Beijing Nova Program(No.Z211100002121094)。
文摘Large-scale deployment of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))removal technology is an essential step to cope with global warming and achieve carbon neutrality.Direct air capture(DAC)has recently received increasing attention given the high flexibility to remove CO_(2)from discrete sources.Porous materials with adjustable pore characteristics are promising sorbents with low or no latent heat of vaporization.This review article has summarized the recent development of porous sorbents for DAC,with a focus of pore engineering strategy and adsorption mechanism.Physisorbents such as zeolites,porous carbons,metal-organic frameworks(MOFs),and amine-modified chemisorbents have been discussed and their challenges in practical application have been analyzed.At last,future directions have been proposed,and it is expected to inspire collaborations from chemistry,environment,material science and engineering communities.
基金financial support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB3801200)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278051,22178044,22308043)CNPC Innovation Found(2022DQ02-0608)。
文摘Carbon capture is an important strategy and is implemented to achieve the goals of CO_(2)reduction and carbon neutrality.As a high energy-efficient technology,membrane-based separation plays a crucial role in CO_(2)capture.It is urgently needed for membrane-based CO_(2)capture to develop the high-performance membrane materials with high permeability,selectivity,and stability.Herein,ultrapermeable carbon molecular sieve(CMS)membranes are fabricated by py roly zing a finely-engineered benzoxazole-containing copolyimide precursor for efficient CO_(2)capture.The microstructure of CMS membrane has been optimized by initially engineering the precursor-chemistry and subsequently tuning the pyrolysis process.Deep insights into the structure-property relationship of CMSs are provided in detail by a combination of experimental characterization and molecular simulations.We demonstrate that the intrinsically high free volume environment of the precursor,coupled with the steric hindrance of thermostable contorted fragments,promotes the formation of loosely packed and ultramicroporous carbon structures within the resultant CMS membrane,thereby enabling efficient CO_(2)discrimination via size sieving and affinity.The membrane achieves an ultrahigh CO_(2)permeability,good selectivity,and excellent stability.After one month of long-term operation,the CO_(2)permeability in the mixed gas is maintained at 11,800 Barrer,with a CO_(2)/N_(2)selectivity exceeding 60.This study provides insights into the relationship between precursor-chemistry and CMS performance,and our ultrapermeable CMS membrane,which is scalable using thin film manufacturing,holds great potential for industrial CO_(2)capture.
文摘Present industrial decarbonization technologies require an active CO_(2)-concentration system,often based on lime reaction or amine binding reactions,which is energy intensive and carries a high CO_(2)-footprint.Here instead,an effective process without active CO_(2)concentration is demonstrated in a new process-termed IC2CNT(Insulationdiffusion facilitated CO_(2) to Carbon Nanomaterial Technology)decarbonization process.Molten carbonates such as Li_(2)CO_(3)(mp 723℃)are highly insoluble to industrial feed gas principal components(N2,O_(2),and H2O).However,CO_(2) can readily dissolve and react in molten carbonates.We have recently characterized high CO_(2) diffusion rates through porous aluminosilicate and calcium-magnesium silicate thermal insulations.Here,the CO_(2) in ambient feed gas passes through these membranes into molten Li_(2)CO_(3).The membrane also concurrently insulates the feed gas from the hot molten carbonate chamber,obviating the need to heat the(non-CO_(2))majority of the feed gas to high temperature.In this insulation facilitated decarbonization process CO_(2)is split by electrolysis in the molten carbonate producing sequestered,high-purity carbon nanomaterials(such as CNTs)and O_(2).
基金supported by Shanxi Provincial Key Research and Development Project(202102090301026)Graduate Education Innovation Project of Taiyuan University of Science and Technology(SY2023024)。
文摘Currently,the solid adsorbents with porous structure have been widely applied in CO_(2)capture.However,the unmodified MgO-ZrO_(2)adsorbents appeared to be low adsorption capacity of CO_(2).The solid adsorbent materials were successfully synthesized by loading TEPA onto the pore MgO/ZrO_(2)carriers in the paper.The pore structure and surface characteristic of the samples were analyzed by using XRD,BET,FT-IR and SEM.The adsorbent materials exhibited microcrystalline state,and the crystallinity of all samples gradually decreased as the increase of TEPA content.The pore structure analysis indicated that the modification of MgO-ZrO_(2)adsorbents with TEPA led to the decrease of the specific surface areas,but the narrow micro-mesopore size distributions ranging from 1.8-12 nm in the adsorbents still were maintained.FT-IR spectrum results further verified the successful loading of TEPA.The adsorption capacity of the adsorbents for CO_(2)were tested by using an adsorption apparatus equipped with gas chromatography.The results indicated that when the TEPA loading reached 50%,the sample exhibited the maximum adsorption value for CO_(2),reaching 4.07 mmol/g under the operation condition of 75℃and atmospheric pressure.This result could be assigned to not only the base active sites but also the coexistence of both micropore and mesopore in the adsorbent.After three cycles tests for CO_(2)capture,the adsorption value of the sample for CO_(2)can also reached 95%of its original adsorption capacity,which verified the excellent cyclic operation stability.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52376103,542B2081).
文摘The technology for green and macro-conversion of solid waste biomass to prepare high-quality activated carbon demands urgent development.This study proposes a technique for synthesizing carbon adsorbents using trace KOH-catalyzed CO_(2) activation.Comprehensive investigations were conducted on three aspects:physicochemical structure evolution of biochar,mechanistic understanding of trace KOH-facilitated CO_(2) activation processes,and application characteristics for CO_(2) adsorption.Results demonstrate that biochar activated by trace KOH(<10%)and CO_(2) achieves comparable specific surface area(1244.09 m^(2)/g)to that obtained with 100%KOH activation(1425.10 m^(2)/g).The pore structure characteristics(specific surface area and pore volume)are governed by CO and CH4 generated through K-salt catalyzed reactions between CO_(2) and biochar.The optimal CO_(2) adsorption capacities of KBC adsorbent reached 4.70 mmol/g(0℃)and 7.25 mmol/g(25℃),representing the maximum values among comparable carbon adsorbents.The 5%KBC-CO_(2) sample exhibited CO_(2) adsorption capacities of 3.19 and 5.01 mmol/g under respective conditions,attaining current average performance levels.Notably,CO_(2)/N_(2) selectivity(85∶15,volume ratio)reached 64.71 at 0.02 bar with robust cycling stability.Molecular dynamics simulations revealed that oxygen-containing functional groups accelerate CO_(2) adsorption kinetics and enhance micropore storage capacity.This technical route offers simplicity,environmental compatibility,and scalability,providing critical references for large-scale preparation of high-quality carbon materials.
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2022YFB4102000 and 2022YFA1505100)the NSFC(22472038)the Shanghai Science and Technology Innovation Action Plan(22dz1205500).
文摘Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction is a promising technology for addressing global energy and environmental crises. However, its practical application faces two critical challenges: the complex and energy-intensive process of separat-ing mixed reduction products and the economic viability of the carbon sources (reactants) used. To tackle these challenges simultaneously, solid-state electrolyte (SSE) reactors are emerging as a promising solution. In this review, we focus on the feasibility of applying SSE for tandem electrochemical CO_(2) capture and conversion. The configurations and fundamental principles of SSE reactors are first discussed, followed by an introduction to its applications in these two specific areas, along with case studies on the implementation of tandem electrolysis. In comparison to conventional H-type cell, flow cell and membrane electrode assembly cell reactors, SSE reactors incorporate gas diffusion electrodes and utilize a solid electro-lyte layer positioned between an anion exchange membrane (AEM) and a cation exchange membrane (CEM). A key inno-vation of this design is the sandwiched SSE layer, which enhances efficient ion transport and facilitates continuous product extraction through a stream of deionized water or humidified nitrogen, effectively separating ion conduction from product collection. During electrolysis, driven by an electric field and concentration gradient, electrochemically generated ions (e.g., HCOO- and CH3COO-) migrate through the AEM into the SSE layer, while protons produced from water oxidation at the anode traverse the CEM into the central chamber to maintain charge balance. Targeted products like HCOOH can form in the middle layer through ionic recombination and are efficiently carried away by the flowing medium through the porous SSE layer, in the absence of electrolyte salt impurities. As CO_(2)RR can generate a series of liquid products, advancements in catalyst discovery over the past several years have facilitated the industrial application of SSE for more efficient chemicals production. Also noteworthy, the cathode reduction reaction can readily consume protons from water, creating a highly al-kaline local environment. SSE reactors are thereby employed to capture acidic CO_(2), forming CO_(3)^(2-) from various gas sources including flue gases. Driven by the electric field, the formed CO_(3)^(2-) can traverse through the AEM and react with protons originating from the anode, thereby regenerating CO_(2). This CO_(2) can then be collected and utilized as a low-cost feedstock for downstream CO_(2) electrolysis. Based on this principle, several cell configurations have been proposed to enhance CO_(2) capture from diverse gas sources. Through the collaboration of two SSE units, tandem electrochemical CO_(2) capture and con-version has been successfully implemented. Finally, we offer insights into the future development of SSE reactors for prac-tical applications aimed at achieving carbon neutrality. We recommend that greater attention be focused on specific aspects, including the fundamental physicochemical properties of the SSE layer, the electrochemical engineering perspective related to ion and species fluxes and selectivity, and the systematic pairing of consecutive CO_(2) capture and conversion units. These efforts aim to further enhance the practical application of SSE reactors within the broader electrochemistry community.
文摘The objective of this study is to propose an optimal plant design for blue hydrogen production aboard a liquefiednatural gas(LNG)carrier.This investigation focuses on integrating two distinct processes—steam methanereforming(SMR)and ship-based carbon capture(SBCC).The first refers to the common practice used to obtainhydrogen from methane(often derived from natural gas),where steam reacts with methane to produce hydrogenand carbon dioxide(CO_(2)).The second refers to capturing the CO_(2) generated during the SMR process on boardships.By capturing and storing the carbon emissions,the process significantly reduces its environmental impact,making the hydrogen production“blue,”as opposed to“grey”(which involves CO_(2) emissions without capture).For the SMR process,the analysis reveals that increasing the reformer temperature enhances both the processperformance and CO_(2) emissions.Conversely,a higher steam-to-carbon(s/c)ratio reduces hydrogen yield,therebydecreasing thermal efficiency.The study also shows that preheating the air and boil-off gas(BOG)before theyenter the combustion chamber boosts overall efficiency and curtails CO_(2) emissions.In the SBCC process,puremonoethanolamine(MEA)is employed to capture the CO_(2) generated by the exhaust gases from the SMR process.The results indicate that with a 90%CO_(2) capture rate,the associated heat consumption amounts to 4.6 MJ perkilogram of CO_(2) captured.This combined approach offers a viable pathway to produce blue hydrogen on LNGcarriers while significantly reducing the carbon footprint.
基金financial support from Business Finland 8205/31/2022the Magnus Ehrnrooth Foundation for financial support.
文摘Point source CO_(2) capture(PSCC)is crucial for decarbonizing various industrial sectors,while direct air capture(DAC)holds promise for removing CO_(2) directly from the air.Sorbents play a critical role in both technologies,with their performances,efficiency,cost,etc.,largely depending on which type is used(physical or chemical).Solid amine sorbents(SAS)employed in the chemical adsorption of CO_(2) are suitable for both PSCC and DAC.SAS offer significant advantages over liquid amines such as monoethanolamine(MEA),due to their ability to perform cyclic adsorption–desorption with much lower energy requirement.The environmental concern associated with MEA can be mitigated by SAS.Support materials have a significantly important role in stabilizing amine and enhancing stability and kinetics;varieties of support materials have been screened at a laboratory scale.One promising support material is a silica gel(SG),which is commercially available and attractive for designing cost-effective sorbents for large-scale CO_(2) capture.Various impregnation methods such as physical adsorption and covalent functionalization have been employed to functionalize silica surfaces with amines.This review provided a comprehensive critical analysis of SG-based SAS for CO_(2) capture.We discussed and evaluated them in terms of their adsorption capacity,adsorption,and desorption conditions,and the kinetics involved in these processes.Finally,we proposed a few recommendations for further development of low-cost,lower carbon footprint SAS for large-scale deployment of CO_(2) capture technology.
文摘In order to promote the utilization level of new energy resources for local and efficient consumption,this paper introduces the biogas(BG)fermentation technology into the integrated energy system(IES).This initiative is to study the collaborative and optimal scheduling of IES with wind power(WP),photovoltaic(PV),and BG,while integrating carbon capture system(CCS)and power-to-gas(P2G)system.Firstly,the framework of collaborative operation of IES for BG-CCS-P2G is constructed.Secondly,the flexible scheduling resources of the source and load sides are fully exploited,and the collaborative operation mode of CCS-P2G is proposed to establish a model of IES with WP,PV,and BG multi-energy flow coupling.Then,with the objective of minimizing the intra-day operating cost and the constraints of system energy balance and equipment operating limits,the IES withWP,PV,and BG collaborative optimal scheduling model is established.Finally,taking into account the uncertainty of the output of WP and PV generation,the proposed optimal scheduling model is solved by CPLEX,and its validity is verified by setting several scenarios.The results show that the proposed collaborative operation mode and optimal scheduling model can realize the efficient,low-carbon,and economic operation of the IES with WP,PV,and BG and significantly enhance the utilization of new energy for local consumption.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52276022).
文摘Direct air capture(DAC)is a negative carbon emission technology that faces challenges in scalability and practical deployment due to its exorbitant costs.Hou et al.(2017)integrated DAC technology with fertilization.A multi-bed desorption system driven by water provides a competitive and sustainable carbon source for indoor agriculture.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China(22106007 and U23A20120)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(8244060)+2 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M730143)R&D Program of BeijingMunicipal Education Commission(KZ202210005011)Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(B2021208033).
文摘Due to the greenhouse effect caused by carbon dioxide(CO_(2))emission,much attention has been paid for the removal of CO_(2).Porous liquids(PLs),as new type of liquid materials,have obvious advantages in mass and heat transfer,which are widely used in gas adsorption and sep-aration.Metal–organic frameworks(MOFs)with merits like large surface area,inherent porous structure and adjustable topology have been considered as one of the best candidates for PLs construction.This review presents the state-of-the-art status on the fabrication strategy of MOFs-based PLs and their CO_(2) absorption and utilization performance,and the positive effects of porosity and functional modification on the absorption-desorption property,selectivity of target product,and regeneration ability are well summarized.Finally,the challenges and prospects for MOFs-based PLs in the optimization of preparation,the coupling of multiple removal techniques,the in situ characterization methods,the regeneration and cycle stability,the environmental impact as well as expansion of application are proposed.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFF0614301,2023YFC3707004,and 2018YFB0604302)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.2022MS041)+1 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22106084)Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program(2023Z02JMP001).
文摘An innovative strategy was proposed by integration of membrane contactor(MC)with biphasic solvent for efficient CO_(2) capture from flue gas.The accessible fly ash-based ceramic membrane(CM)underwent hydrophobic modification through silane grafting,followed by fluoroalkylsilane decoration,to prepare the superhydrophobic membrane(CSCM).The CSCM significantly improved resistance to wetting by the biphasic solvent,consisting of amine(DETA)and sulfolane(TMS).Morphological characterizations and chemical analysis revealed the notable enhancements in pore structure and hydrophobic chemical groups for the modified membrane.Predictions of wetting/bubbling behavior based on static wetting theory referred the liquid entry pressure(LEP)of CSCM increased by 20 kPa compared to pristine CM.Compared with traditional amine solvents,the biphasic solvent presented the expected phase separation.Performance experiments demonstrated that the CO_(2) capture efficiency of the biphasic solvent increased by 7%,and the electrical energy required for desorption decreased by 32%.The 60-h continuous testing and supplemental characterization of used membrane confirmed the excellent adaptability and durability of the CSCMs.This study provides a potential approach for accessing hydrophobic ceramic membranes and biphasic solvents for industrial CO_(2) capture.
基金supported by the Key R&D Program of Yunnan Province(No.202303AC100008)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52100133)the Major Science and Technology-Special Plan“Unveiling and Leading”Project of Shanxi Province(No.202201050201011).
文摘The biphasic solvent is a promising solution to reduce regeneration energy consumption in CO_(2) capture.However,most current biphasic solvents suffer from high viscosity and poor desorption of the rich phase.To the issues,a novel pentamethyldiethylenetriamine(PMDETA)-2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol(AMP)/diethylenetriamine(DETA)-sulfolane biphasic solvent was developed.The mechanism of AMP affecting CO_(2) recycling capacity was analyzed.By adjusting the ratio of AMP and DETA,the absorption and desorption performance were balanced,and the recycling capacity and renewable energy consumption of the absorbent were improved.For the P_(2.4)A_(0.8)D_(0.8)S_(2) biphasic solvent,the CO_(2) loading of the rich phase was 5.87 mol/L,and the proportion of the rich phase volume ratio was 35%,which surpasses most reported biphasic solvents.The viscosity of the absorbent significantly decreased from 527.00 mPa·s to 92.26 mPa·s,attributed to the beneficial effect of AMP.Thermodynamic analysis showed that the biphasic solvent produced a lower regeneration energy consumption of 1.70 GJ/t CO_(2),which was 57%lower than that of monoethanolamine(MEA).Overall,the PMDETA-AMP/DETA-sulfolane biphasic solvent exhibited cycle capacity,which provided new insights for the designing of biphasic solvent.
基金supported in part by Youth Innovation Promotion Association,Chinese Academy of Sciences under Grant 2022022in part by South China Sea Nova project of Hainan Province under Grant NHXXRCXM202340in part by the Scientific Research Foundation Project of Hainan Acoustics Laboratory under grant ZKNZ2024001.
文摘Underwater target detection in forward-looking sonar(FLS)images is a challenging but promising endeavor.The existing neural-based methods yield notable progress but there remains room for improvement due to overlooking the unique characteristics of underwater environments.Considering the problems of low imaging resolution,complex background environment,and large changes in target imaging of underwater sonar images,this paper specifically designs a sonar images target detection Network based on Progressive sensitivity capture,named ProNet.It progressively captures the sensitive regions in the current image where potential effective targets may exist.Guided by this basic idea,the primary technical innovation of this paper is the introduction of a foundational module structure for constructing a sonar target detection backbone network.This structure employs a multi-subspace mixed convolution module that initially maps sonar images into different subspaces and extracts local contextual features using varying convolutional receptive fields within these heterogeneous subspaces.Subsequently,a Scale-aware aggregation module effectively aggregates the heterogeneous features extracted from different subspaces.Finally,the multi-scale attention structure further enhances the relational perception of the aggregated features.We evaluated ProNet on three FLS datasets of varying scenes,and experimental results indicate that ProNet outperforms the current state-of-the-art sonar image and general target detectors.
基金supported by the Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(Nos.20210302124003 and 20210302124015)the Scientific and Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi(No.2021L032)+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52103307)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M742575)the General Program of Shanxi Province(No.202203021211150).
文摘Zeolitic imidazole frameworks(ZIFs)are a class of three-dimensional(3D)skeletalmaterials with zeolitic topology composed of metal ions and imidazolium ligands,which combine the advantages of zeolites and metal-organic frameworks.ZIFs are widely used for adsorption of carbon dioxide(CO_(2))from flue gas due to its excellent hydrophobicity,chemical stability,thermal stability and gas adsorption properties.This study focuses on the effects of structures of ZIFs on CO_(2)capture and separation from the viewpoints of topologies,pore channels,ligand functional groups and composite structures.On this basis,the mechanisms of CO_(2)adsorption and selective separation are reviewed,as well as the challenges such as hydrophobicity,thermal and chemical stability faced by ZIFs in practical applications.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52476170 and 51906232)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province of China(Nos.202303021211156,202203021212140)Project of Science and Technology Innovation Team of Shanxi Province(No.202204051002023)。
文摘Selective dinitrogen(N_(2))capture from coalbed methane(CBM)is significant in chemical industries,but it remains a challenge because of similar physicochemical properties of N_(2) and CH_(4).Herein,the adsorption of them on the 2D porphyrin sheets doped with various 3d transition metal ions(marked as MPor,M=Sc,Ti,V,Cr,Mn,Fe,Co,Ni,Cu,Zn)were comparatively investigated by using density functional theory to screen a suitable adsorbent for CBM separation.Though systematical comparison of adsorption energies of gas molecules and Gibbs free energy change the N_(2) desorption process on all MPor surfaces,FePor is confirmed to be a promising adsorbent because of its undemanding regeneration conditions and modest chemical bonding state with N_(2) molecule.Further mechanism analysis reveals that the charge transferred from lone pair of N_(2) molecule to d_(z2)orbital of Fe ion and back-donated from d_(xz)and d_(yz)orbitals of Fe ion to the unoccupiedπ*orbital of N_(2) molecule.Such hybridization of orbitals improves the selective adsorption of N_(2) from CBM.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U23A20573,U23A20140)the Hebei Natural Science Foundation(B202420809,B2024208088)+2 种基金S&T Program of Hebei(242Q4301Z,22373709D)Project of Basic Research at Universities in Shijiazhuang(241790977A)Huang jin tai plan project of Hebei provincial department of education(HJZD202512)。
文摘Integrating the CO_(2)capture process with the CO_(2)electrochemical reduction process into a single system can eliminate the need for storage and transportation following CO_(2)capture.This integrated process offers several advantages over multi-step cascade processes,including reduced costs and enhanced CO_(2)utilization.However,the integrated CO_(2)capture and electrochemical reduction(CCER)process encounters several challenges,including the low CO_(2)adsorption performance of the gas diffusion electrode(GDE)and catalyst,as well as the poor activity and selectivity of the catalyst for the electrochemical reduction of CO_(2).This review aims to systematically summarize the fundamentals of the CCER process.Based on an in-depth understanding of the CO_(2)mass transfer,adsorption,and electrochemical reduction processes,GDE design strategies based on the modulation of wettability and structure are discussed to enhance the CO_(2)capture capability at the GDE level.At the catalyst level,catalyst design strategies based on the introduction of CO_(2)capture sites and the construction of CO_(2)mass transfer channels were analyzed,and catalyst design strategies for enhanced CO_(2)capture were proposed.This review summarizes the most common catalysts for CO_(2)electrochemical reduction,such as Ni-based,Bi-based,and Cubased catalysts,and analyzes their design strategies based on reaction pathways for generating specific products.Finally,the problems and challenges of the CCER process are summarized and proposed,which provide ideas for the further application of this technology in the future.
基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(23ZR1422600)the Innovative research team of high-level local university in Shanghai for their financial support.
文摘Due to the significant impact of carbon dioxide on global ecology,more efforts have been put into the exploration on CO_(2)capture and utilization.Porous organic framework materials,as a kind of materials with high porosity and designable structure,have been considered as effective host materials for adsorbing carbon dioxide or separating it from other gases.This review gives a deep insight into the applications of metal-organic frameworks,covalent-organic frameworks,and other porous frameworks on CO_(2)capture,focusing on the enhanced capture performances originated from their high surface area with abundant porous structure,functional groups with specific heteroatoms modification,or other building unit interactions.Besides,the main challenges associated with porous frameworks for CO_(2)capture and proposed strategies to address these obstacles,including the structural design strategy or the capture mechanism exploration,have been demonstrated and emphasized.This review can contribute to further investigation on porous frameworks for gas capture and separation with enhanced performance and efficiency.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32470160)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFC2300100,GZNL2023A01008)+2 种基金the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(#JSGG20200225150431472,JSGG20210901145403012,and JSGG20220301090005007)the“Pearl River Talent Plan”Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team Project of Guangdong Province(2016LJ06Y540 and 2019ZT08Y464)the Science and Technology Program of Guangdong Province,China(2021B1212040017).
文摘Rapid and accurate detection of infectious virus particles, not just viral nucleic acid, is essential to avoid unnecessary quarantine and effectively control the spread of viral diseases such as coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). Real-time quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was the most widely used detection technique during the COVID-19 outbreak. However, it cannot discriminate between intact infectious viruses and surface-distorted, non-infectious virus particles or naked viral RNA. In this study, we present a strategy for the specific detection of infectious coronaviruses by combining viral receptor capture and reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP). We successfully applied this strategy to detect infectious virus particles of the SARS-CoV-2 surrogate virus and the human coronavirus NL63 (HCoV-NL63). Virus particles were first captured on ELISA plates coated with the recombinant human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) receptor. Viral RNA was then extracted from the particles and detected by RT-LAMP using virus-specific primers. In our experimental setting, the proposed method had a minimum detection limit (LOD) of 90 PFU/mL, sensitivity of 96.2%, and specificity of 100%. Our study provides a proof-of-concept that viral receptor capture combined with RT-LAMP can differentiate infectious coronaviruses from non-infectious virions or naked viral RNA. This paves the way for this virus detection strategy to become a mainstream tool for the management, prevention and control of epidemic coronavirus diseases.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12205271,12075217,U20B2011,and 51978218)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2019ZDZX0010)the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFA1604002).
文摘Neutron capture event imaging is a novel technique that has the potential to substantially enhance the resolution of existing imaging systems.This study provides a measurement method for neutron capture event distribution along with multiple reconstruction methods for super-resolution imaging.The proposed technology reduces the point-spread function of an imag-ing system through single-neutron detection and event reconstruction,thereby significantly improving imaging resolution.A single-neutron detection experiment was conducted using a highly practical and efficient^(6)LiF-ZnS scintillation screen of a cold neutron imaging device in the research reactor.In milliseconds of exposure time,a large number of weak light clusters and their distribution in the scintillation screen were recorded frame by frame,to complete single-neutron detection.Several reconstruction algorithms were proposed for the calculations.The location of neutron capture was calculated using several processing methods such as noise removal,filtering,spot segmentation,contour analysis,and local positioning.The proposed algorithm achieved a higher imaging resolution and faster reconstruction speed,and single-neutron super-resolution imaging was realized by combining single-neutron detection experiments and reconstruction calculations.The results show that the resolution of the 100μm thick^(6)LiF-ZnS scintillation screen can be improved from 125 to 40 microns.This indicates that the proposed single-neutron detection and calculation method is effective and can significantly improve imaging resolution.
