Nano-particle capture is a key process in filtration, separation, and biomedical applications. Here we explored the mechanisms of soft particle capture using nanofiber networks. We identified possible states of the ca...Nano-particle capture is a key process in filtration, separation, and biomedical applications. Here we explored the mechanisms of soft particle capture using nanofiber networks. We identified possible states of the capture process, which are defined by their structural and material parameters. By performing numerical analysis, we provided a phase diagram in the parametric space of the network structure and interracial adhesion. The work provides a conceptual model for rational design of synthetic materials in related applications that focus on the protection against or removal of virus, as well as other soft particles.展开更多
Aerosol particle pollution has become an increasing serious environmental problem,and urban vegetation plays a long-lasting and positive role in mitigating it.This study compared the particle capture abilities of tree...Aerosol particle pollution has become an increasing serious environmental problem,and urban vegetation plays a long-lasting and positive role in mitigating it.This study compared the particle capture abilities of trees,shrubs,and herbs,and examined the compositions and influence of aerosol particles accumulated on leaf functional traits.Retained particles primarily contained Ca^(2+),K^(+),SO_(4)^(2-),NO_(3)^(-)and NH_(4)^(+),indicating their anthropogenic origins.The leathery-leaved tree Osmanthus fragrans and the papery-leaved herb Alternanthera sessilis demonstrated the higher competence in particle accumulation than other plants,and leaf morphologic structures(e.g.,leaf grooves,trichomes,waxy layers,and stomata characteristics)were closely associated with particle capture by plant species.Particle retention negatively impacted stomata,impeding photosynthesis,and reducing transpiration.In response to particle accumulation,plants tended to decrease specific leaf area and adjust stomatal conductance.Both growth form and leaf texture significantly influenced the particle capture abilities of different plant species.The substantial contribution of plants,particularly herbs in the lower vegetation strata,to particle removal should not be overlooked.Vegetation with a tree-shrub-herb configuration excels at particle capture,offering potential advantages in mitigating particle pollution and enhancing ecological benefits.展开更多
Particulate matter(PM)is a significant danger to both environment and human health.Despite the development of a series of air filters,they do not work well in harsh environment such as high tem-perature,high humidity ...Particulate matter(PM)is a significant danger to both environment and human health.Despite the development of a series of air filters,they do not work well in harsh environment such as high tem-perature,high humidity or long-time filtration.To make a three-dimensional(3D)particle capture de-vice,a sacrificial template approach was used to manufacture polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)sponge,and then zeolite imidazole framework-8(ZIF-8)was grown in situ on the 3D network of PDMS sponge.The removal efficiency of PM_(2.5)or PM10 is greater than 99.8%because of the high specific surface area and porous network structure of PDMS sponge,as well as the large number of metal sites of ZIF-8.In addition,the sponge filter has long-term filtration stability and still achieves excellent performance after 65 h of filtration.The composite sponge can adapt to harsh environments such as high temperature(250℃)and high humidity(90%RH).Composite sponge filter has a regular shape,and it may be customized to any shape as required.This study provides a new idea for designing 3D high-efficiency air filters that can adapt to harsh environments.展开更多
基金supported by the Boeing Company,the National Natural Science Foundation of China (11222217 and 11002079)Tsinghua University Initiative Scientific Research Program (2011Z02174)the Tsinghua National Laboratory for Information Science and Technology of China
文摘Nano-particle capture is a key process in filtration, separation, and biomedical applications. Here we explored the mechanisms of soft particle capture using nanofiber networks. We identified possible states of the capture process, which are defined by their structural and material parameters. By performing numerical analysis, we provided a phase diagram in the parametric space of the network structure and interracial adhesion. The work provides a conceptual model for rational design of synthetic materials in related applications that focus on the protection against or removal of virus, as well as other soft particles.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31700475).
文摘Aerosol particle pollution has become an increasing serious environmental problem,and urban vegetation plays a long-lasting and positive role in mitigating it.This study compared the particle capture abilities of trees,shrubs,and herbs,and examined the compositions and influence of aerosol particles accumulated on leaf functional traits.Retained particles primarily contained Ca^(2+),K^(+),SO_(4)^(2-),NO_(3)^(-)and NH_(4)^(+),indicating their anthropogenic origins.The leathery-leaved tree Osmanthus fragrans and the papery-leaved herb Alternanthera sessilis demonstrated the higher competence in particle accumulation than other plants,and leaf morphologic structures(e.g.,leaf grooves,trichomes,waxy layers,and stomata characteristics)were closely associated with particle capture by plant species.Particle retention negatively impacted stomata,impeding photosynthesis,and reducing transpiration.In response to particle accumulation,plants tended to decrease specific leaf area and adjust stomatal conductance.Both growth form and leaf texture significantly influenced the particle capture abilities of different plant species.The substantial contribution of plants,particularly herbs in the lower vegetation strata,to particle removal should not be overlooked.Vegetation with a tree-shrub-herb configuration excels at particle capture,offering potential advantages in mitigating particle pollution and enhancing ecological benefits.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant Nos.22075046,51972063)Natural Science Funds for Distinguished Young Scholar of Fujian Province(grant No.2020j06038)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(grant No.2019j01256)111 Project(grant No.D17005).
文摘Particulate matter(PM)is a significant danger to both environment and human health.Despite the development of a series of air filters,they do not work well in harsh environment such as high tem-perature,high humidity or long-time filtration.To make a three-dimensional(3D)particle capture de-vice,a sacrificial template approach was used to manufacture polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)sponge,and then zeolite imidazole framework-8(ZIF-8)was grown in situ on the 3D network of PDMS sponge.The removal efficiency of PM_(2.5)or PM10 is greater than 99.8%because of the high specific surface area and porous network structure of PDMS sponge,as well as the large number of metal sites of ZIF-8.In addition,the sponge filter has long-term filtration stability and still achieves excellent performance after 65 h of filtration.The composite sponge can adapt to harsh environments such as high temperature(250℃)and high humidity(90%RH).Composite sponge filter has a regular shape,and it may be customized to any shape as required.This study provides a new idea for designing 3D high-efficiency air filters that can adapt to harsh environments.
