This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main cr...This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main criterion to assess the quality and effectiveness of the proposed solutions,as this test was performed to measure the strength of the stabilized clay by varying binders’dosages and curing times.Moreover,the direct shear test(DST)was used to investigate the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the treated soil.Microstructure observations of the natural and treated soil were conducted using scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),and FTIR.Furthermore,toxicity characteristic leaching procedure(TCLP)tests were performed on the treated soil to investigate the leachability of metals.According to the results,using 2.5%of sewage sludge activated by NaOH and Na_(2)SiO_(3)increases the UCS values from 176 kPa to 1.46 MPa after 7 d and 56 d of curing,respectively.The results of the DST indicate that sewage sludge as a precursor increases cohesion and enhances frictional resistance,thereby improving the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the stabilized soil.The SEM micrographs show that alkali-activated sewage sludge increases the integrity and reduces the cavity volumes in the stabilized soil.Moreover,TCLP tests revealed that the solubility of metals in the treated soil alkaliactivated by sewage sludge significantly decreased.This study suggests that using sewage sludge can replace cement and lime in ground improvement,improve the circular economy,and reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects.展开更多
Although transition metal-catalyzed methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization is a great challenge, it has made noticeable progress in recent years. This review specifically describes Pd-catalyzed intermolecular functi...Although transition metal-catalyzed methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization is a great challenge, it has made noticeable progress in recent years. This review specifically describes Pd-catalyzed intermolecular functionalization of unactivated methylene C(sp^(3))—H bonds. A variety of reactions, including arylation, alkylation, alkenylation/alkynylation, acetoxylation, amination, halogenation, borylation, and silylation reactions, have been discussed. Due to the inert properties, methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization reaction usually relies on the use of directing group strategies, which can not only control regioselectivity but also address low reactivity issue. Various directing groups, including strongly coordinating bidentate auxiliaries and weakly coordinating innate functional groups, have proven to be effective for enabling methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization.展开更多
The use of carbon from waste biomass has the potential to eliminate the drawbacks of Li-S batteries and improve their overall performance.Chrome-tanned-leather-shavings(CTLS)are a readily available waste product that ...The use of carbon from waste biomass has the potential to eliminate the drawbacks of Li-S batteries and improve their overall performance.Chrome-tanned-leather-shavings(CTLS)are a readily available waste product that can be transformed into porous carbon.We prepared an ac-tivated carbon by microwave pyrolysis combined with KOH activator using the CTLS as starting materials.The carbon had a specific surface area of 556 m^(2)g^(-1) and a honeycomb-like structure.Two kinds of N-doped activated carbons were then synthesized by thermal decomposition of the activated carbon,either combined with urea,or impregnated with eth-anolamine.Both N-doped activated carbons have an in-creased number of nitrogen and amine surface groups.However,only the urea treatment was effective in improv-ing the initial capacity of the cell(1363 mAh g^(-1)),which is probably linked to the sorption of long-chain polysulfides.This investigation confirms that it is possible to use the thermal de-composition of urea to obtain carbon materials from CTLS for use as the sulfur-host cathode in Li-S batteries and improve their performance.A radial basis function neural network was fitted to provide statistical support for the experimental results,which confirmed the importance of the nitrogen content of the carbons in determining the discharge capacity of the cells.展开更多
Direct enantioselective allylic C—H functionalization has emerged as a powerful strategy for the asymmetric syn-thesis of highly valuable chiral products.Herein,a Rh(III)-catalyzed enantioselective allylic C—H alkyl...Direct enantioselective allylic C—H functionalization has emerged as a powerful strategy for the asymmetric syn-thesis of highly valuable chiral products.Herein,a Rh(III)-catalyzed enantioselective allylic C—H alkylation of unactivated alkenes withα-diazo carbonyl compounds is described,enabling direct access to chiral products with high efficiency(up to 77%yield,92%ee,and>10∶1 B/L(branched/linear)selectivity).This atom-and step-economical protocol directly converts simple,unactivated substrates into valuable enantioenriched products under mild conditions,providing an efficient catalytic system for asymmetric allylic C—H functionalization.展开更多
Anaerobic ammonia oxidation(Anammox)is an economical and sustainablewastewater nitrogen removal technology,and its application in the mainstream process is the inevitable trend of the development of Anammox.However,ho...Anaerobic ammonia oxidation(Anammox)is an economical and sustainablewastewater nitrogen removal technology,and its application in the mainstream process is the inevitable trend of the development of Anammox.However,how to effectively enriching Anammox bacteria from the activated sludge remains challenging and restricts its extensive applications.In this study,the rapid and efficient enrichment of Anammox bacteriawas achieved by raising the reflux ratio and nitrogen loading rate(NLR)using conventional activated sludge as the inoculant.In the screening phase(days 1–90),the reflux ratio was increased to discharge partial floc sludge,resulting in the relative abundance of Candidatus Brocadiaceae increased from0.04%to 22.54%,which effectively reduced thematrix and spatial competition between other microorganisms and Anammox bacteria.On day 90,the stoichiometric ratio of the Anammox process closely approached the theoretical value of 1:1.32:0.26,indicating that the Anammox reaction was the primary nitrogen removal process in the system.In the enrichment phase(days 91–238),the NLR increased from 0.43 to 1.20 kgN/(m^(3)·d)and removal efficiency was 71.89%,resulting in the relative abundance of Candidatus Brocadiaceae increased to 61.27%on day 180.The reactor operated steadily from days 444 to 498,maintaining the nitrogen removal rate(NRR)of 3.00 kgN/(m^(3)·d)and achieving successful sludge granulation with the particle size of 392.4μm.In short,this study provided a simple and efficient approach for enriching Anammox bacteria from the activated sludge,supporting to start an Anammox process efficiently.展开更多
Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the cha...Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the characteristic values,the carbon tetrachloride(CTC)adsorption value has demonstrated relatively stronger correlation with the toluene adsorption capacity on AC sampleswith diverse sources and forms,particularly in exposure to high-concentration toluene.Notably,the relevance of the toluene adsorption capacity to the CTC value could also be extended to a series of other porous adsorbents,which proved the wide applicability of CTC value in characterizing the adsorption behaviors.Based on these results,a mathematical and visual model was then established to predict the toluene adsorption saturation under different conditions(inlet concentration,adsorption time,initial CTC value,etc.)on diverse AC samples,of which the accuracy has later been verified by experimental data.As such,a fast and accurate estimation of the adsorption behaviors over AC samples,and possibly other porous adsorbents,was realized.展开更多
Designing xerogels at the molecular level to overcome volume shrinkage is a promising strategy for carbon xerogels with desirable structure and performance.Here,we design a xerogel with non-shrinkage by introducing Zn...Designing xerogels at the molecular level to overcome volume shrinkage is a promising strategy for carbon xerogels with desirable structure and performance.Here,we design a xerogel with non-shrinkage by introducing ZnCl_(2) into resorcinol-melamine-formaldehyde polymerization.The gel network consisting of micrometer pores and large particles(0.26-1.35μm)is constructed by the coordination of Zn^(2+) with oxygen/nitrogen-containing groups,which is attributed to the structural support of the rigid triazine skeleton with large steric hindrance.Therefore,the reinforced gel network possesses enough strength to withstand capillary forces during atmospheric drying,and special drying and solvent exchange are avoided.The xerogels show non-shrinkage and a short preparation time of 24 h.The resulted activated carbon xerogels with interconnected hierarchically micro-meso-macropores exhibit an optimal specific surface area of 1520 m^(2)/g(through xerogels pyrolysis and the pore-forming of ZnCl_(2)),high adsorption(methylene blue,I-,Cu^(2+),etc.),and repeated adsorption ability.This work provides novel thought for porous nanomaterials with non-shrinkage and desirable structures in adsorption and energy storage.展开更多
Modified activated carbons(AS)were fabricated through the oxidation effect of ammonium persulfate and applied to the dynamic adsorption of different acrylate gas.The pore structures,surface chemical properties and sur...Modified activated carbons(AS)were fabricated through the oxidation effect of ammonium persulfate and applied to the dynamic adsorption of different acrylate gas.The pore structures,surface chemical properties and surface morphology of AS were respectively characterized by N2 adsorption,Boehm titration,X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy(XPS)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)techniques.After modification,the specific surface area increased from 954 to 1154 m^(2)·g^(-1).The contents of oxygen-containing functional groups on the AS surface increase obviously and have a great effect on the adsorption behavior of acrylate gases.According to the results of dynamic adsorption,the adsorption capacities of acrylates are as the following order:methyl acrylate(461.9 mg·g^(-1))>methyl methacrylate(436.9 mg·g^(-1))>butyl acrylate(381.8 mg·g^(-1)),which is attributed to the size adaptability of AS pores and acrylates.The adsorption behavior of AS for acrylate gases conforms to the Bangham model and the Temkin model.展开更多
High electrochemical performance supercapacitors require activated carbon with high specific surface area,suitable pore size distribution and surface properties,and high electrical conductivity as electrode materials,...High electrochemical performance supercapacitors require activated carbon with high specific surface area,suitable pore size distribution and surface properties,and high electrical conductivity as electrode materials,whereas there exists a trade-off relationship between specific surface area and electrical conductivity,which is not well met by a single type of carbon source.To solve this problem,the coal and sargassum are adopted to obtain the coupling product via co-thermal dissolution,followed by carbonization and KOH activation.The effects of mixing mass ratio and activation temperature on the prepared activated carbon(AC)are investigated using single factor experimental method.The experimental results show that AC_(1/3-800)has abundant micropore and mesopore content,good pore structure connectivity,high electrical conductivity and good wettability,and superior electrochemical properties compared with other activated carbons prepared in this experiment.Its total specific surface area is up to 2098.5 m^(2)·g^(-1),the pore volume is up to 1.33 cm^(3)·g^(-1),the content of mespores with diameter of 6-8 nm is significantly increased,and the pore size distribution is wide and uniform.When the current density increases from 0.1 to 10 A·g^(-1),the gravimetric capacitance decreases from 219 to 186 F·g^(-1)with a capacitance retention of 84.9%,the equivalent series resistance is very small,and the rate performance and reversibility of charging and discharging have also been excellent.展开更多
Common activations of sulfite(S(Ⅳ))-based advanced oxidation processes(AOPs)utilized metal ions and oxides as catalysts,which are constrained by challenges in catalyst recovery,inadequate stability,and susceptibility...Common activations of sulfite(S(Ⅳ))-based advanced oxidation processes(AOPs)utilized metal ions and oxides as catalysts,which are constrained by challenges in catalyst recovery,inadequate stability,and susceptibility to secondary pollution in application.Calcium sulfite(CaSO_(3)),one of the byproducts of flue gas desulfurization,is of interest in AOPs because of its ability to slowly release S(Ⅳ),low toxicity,and costeffectiveness.Therefore,a heterogenous activator,molybdenum carbide(Mo_(2)C)was selected to stimulate Ca SO3for typical antibiotic elimination.Benefiting from the dissociation form of HSO_(3^(-))from CaSO_(3)and improved electron transfer of Mo_(2)C at pH 6,the simulated target metronidazole(MTZ)can be removed by 85.65%with rate constant of 0.02424 min^(-1)under near-neutral circumstance.The combining determinations of quenching test,electron spin resonance spectrum,and reactive species probe demonstrated singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))and sulfate radicals played leading role for MTZ decontamination.Characterization and theoretical calculation suggested the alteration of Mo valence state drove the activation of S(Ⅳ),and revealed that dissolved oxygen promoted the adsorption of HSO_(3^(-))on the surface of Mo_(2)C,then facilitating production of^(1)O_(2).The favorable stability and applicability for Mo_(2)C/CaSO_(3)process indicated an applied prospect in actual pharmaceutical wastewater.展开更多
This study applied machine learning methods to predict the durability performance(specifically shrinkage and freeze-thaw resistance)of solid waste-activated cementitious materials.It also offered insights for optimizi...This study applied machine learning methods to predict the durability performance(specifically shrinkage and freeze-thaw resistance)of solid waste-activated cementitious materials.It also offered insights for optimizing material formulations through feature impact analysis.The study collected a total of 130 sets of shrinkage data and 106 sets of freeze-thaw data,establishing various models,including BP,GA-BP,SVM,RF,RBF,and LSTM.The results revealed that the SVM model performed the best on the test dataset.It achieved an R^(2) of 0.9358 for shrinkage prediction,with MAE and RMSE values of 0.4644 and 0.6254,respectively.Regarding freeze-thaw quality loss prediction,the R^(2) was 0.9178,with MAE and RMSE values of 0.3139 and 0.5328,respectively.The study analyzed the impact of different features on the outcomes using the SHAP method,highlighting that the alkaline activator dosage,Al_(2)O_(3),SiO_(2),and water glass modulus were critical factors influencing shrinkage,while CaO,water-cement ratio,water,and Al_(2)O_(3) were crucial for freeze-thaw resistance.By investigating feature interactions through single-factor and two-factor analysis,the study proposed recommendations for optimizing material formulations.This research validated the efficacy of machine learning in predicting the durability of solid waste cementitious materials and offered insights for material optimization through feature impact analysis,thereby laying the groundwork for the development of related materials.展开更多
Control of N-nitrosodimethylamine(NDMA)in drinking water could be achieved by removing its precursors as one practical way.Herein,superfine powdered activated carbons with a diameter of about 1μm(SPACs)were successfu...Control of N-nitrosodimethylamine(NDMA)in drinking water could be achieved by removing its precursors as one practical way.Herein,superfine powdered activated carbons with a diameter of about 1μm(SPACs)were successfully prepared by grinding powdered activated carbon(PAC,D50=24.3μm)and applied to remove model NDMA precursors,i.e.ranitidine(RAN)and nizatidine(NIZ).Results fromgrain diameter experiments demonstrated that the absorption velocity increased dramatically with decreasing particle size,and the maximum increase in k2 was 26.8-folds for RAN and 33.4-folds for NIZ.Moreover,kinetic experiments explained that rapid absorption could be attributed to the acceleration of intraparticle diffusion due to the shortening of the diffusion path.Furthermore,performance comparison experiments suggested that the removal of RAN and NIZ(C_(0)=0.5 mg/L)could reach 61.3%and 60%,respectively,within 5 min,when the dosage of SAPC-1.1(D_(50)=1.1μm)was merely 5 mg/L,while PAC-24.3 could only eliminate 17.5%and 18.6%.The adsorption isotherm was well defined by Langmuir isotherm model,indicating that the adsorption of RAN/NIZ was a monolayer coverage process.The adsorption of RAN or NIZ by SAPC-1.1 and PAC-24.3 was strongly pH dependent,and high adsorption capacity could be observed under the condition of pH>pk_(a)+1.The coexistence of humic acid(HA)had no significant effect on the adsorption performance because RAN/NIZ may be coupled with HA and removed simultaneously.The coexistence of anions had little effect on the adsorption also.This study is expected to provide an alternative strategy for drinking water safety triggered by NDMA.展开更多
In this work,we investigate how activated carbon(AC)derived from olive pomace biomass can be used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries.The biomass-derived activated carbon has the potential to be highly effic...In this work,we investigate how activated carbon(AC)derived from olive pomace biomass can be used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries.The biomass-derived activated carbon has the potential to be highly efficient,deliver high performance,sustainable,and cost-effective in LIBs-related production.The activated carbon is prepared by using H3PO4 as a chemical activation agent,and then calcining the obtained product at 500℃ for different controlled atmospheres under(i)air(AC-Atm),(ii)vacuum(AC-Vac),and(iii)argon(ACArg).The different samples were systematically analyzed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),Highresolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray fluores-cence(XRF),X-ray diffraction(XRD),FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)to assess their properties.The electrochemical properties of the carbonaceous materials were studied by galvano-static cycling,cyclic voltammetry(CV),and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The results showed high specific capacity and stable cycling performance,with capacities of 288,184,and 56 mAh g^(-1) at the current density of 25 mA g^(-1) after 70 cycles for AC-Arg,AC-Vac,and AC-Atm respectively.Furthermore,the CE efficiency was nearly 100%from the first cycles.This study opens up interesting prospects and offers promising oppor-tunities for more efficient recovery of unused olive pomace waste,by integrating it into energy storage appli-cations,particularly sustainable lithium-ion batteries.展开更多
In this study,a string of Cr-Mnco-modified activated coke catalysts(XCryMn1-y/AC)were prepared to investigate toluene and Hg^(0) removal performance.Multifarious characterizations including XRD,TEM,SEM,in situ DRIFTS,...In this study,a string of Cr-Mnco-modified activated coke catalysts(XCryMn1-y/AC)were prepared to investigate toluene and Hg^(0) removal performance.Multifarious characterizations including XRD,TEM,SEM,in situ DRIFTS,BET,XPS and H_(2)-TPR showed that 4%Cr0.5Mn0.5/AC had excellent physicochemical properties and exhibited the best toluene and Hg^(0) removal efficiency at 200℃.By varying the experimental gas components and conditions,it was found that too large weight hourly space velocity would reduce the removal efficiency of toluene and Hg^(0).Although O_(2) promoted the abatement of toluene and Hg^(0),the inhibitory role of H_(2)O and SO_(2) offset the promoting effect of O_(2) to some extent.Toluene significantly inhibited Hg^(0) removal,resulting from that toluene was present at concentrations orders of magnitude greater than mercury’s or the catalyst was more prone to adsorb toluene,while Hg^(0) almost exerted non-existent influence on toluene elimination.The mechanistic analysis showed that the forms of toluene and Hg^(0) removal included both adsorption and oxidation,where the high-valent metal cations and oxygen vacancy clusters promoted the redox cycle of Cr^(3+)+Mn^(3+)/Mn^(4+)+Cr^(6+)+Mn^(2+),which facilitated the conversion and replenishment of reactive oxygen species in the oxidation process,and even the CrMn_(1.5)O_(4) spinel structure could provide a larger catalytic interface,thus enhancing the adsorption/oxidation of toluene and Hg^(0).Therefore,its excellent physicochemical properties make it a costeffective potential industrial catalyst with outstanding synergistic toluene and Hg^(0) removal performance and preeminent resistance to H_(2)O and SO_(2).展开更多
We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing al...We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing alkali-activated sewage sludge(AASS)as a binder for stabilizing the clayey soil.Sewage sludge(SS)in varying proportions of 1.5%,2%,2.5%,3.5%,and 4.5%was utilized to prepare geopolymer binders using sodium and potassium-based alkali activators.Furthermore,unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and direct shear tests were conducted to examine the strength development of clayey soil stabilized with AASS.While the study presented some intriguing results,we have identified critical concerns regarding(i)the selection of SS as a precursor for alkali activation,(ii)technical inconsistencies associated with the compaction characteristics and microstructural analysis,and(iii)the feasibility of the proposed methodology for practical applications.Through our discussion,we seek to highlight these issues and provide constructive feedback to advance the understanding of alkali activation processes and their implications for soil stabilization.展开更多
Styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)modified asphalt(SA)has long found effective applications in road construction materials.When combined with fillers,SBS-modified asphalt has demonstrated promising resistance to fatigue c...Styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)modified asphalt(SA)has long found effective applications in road construction materials.When combined with fillers,SBS-modified asphalt has demonstrated promising resistance to fatigue cracking caused by temperature fluctuations and aging.In this study,molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))and polyphosphoric acid(PPA)were ground in naphthenic oil(NO)and subjected to mechanical activation to create PPAmodified MoS_(2),referred to as OMS-PPA.By blending various ratios of OMS-PPA with SBS-modified asphalt,composite-modified asphalts were successfully developed to enhance their overall properties.To assess the mechanical characteristics and stability of these modified asphalts,various methods were employed,including penetration factor,flow activation energy,fluorescence microscopy,and dynamic shear rheology.Additionally,the short-term aging performance was evaluated using Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy and nanoindentation tests.The results revealed a 3.7%decrease in the penetration-temperature coefficient for SAOMS compared to SA,while 1-SA-OMS-PPA showed an even greater reduction of 7.1%.Furthermore,after short-term aging,carboxyl group generation in SA increased by 5.93%,while SA-OMS exhibited a smaller rise of 1.36%,and 1-SA-OMS-PPA saw an increase of just 0.93%.The study also highlighted significant improvements in the hardness of these materials.The hardness change ratio for SA-OMS decreased by 43.08%,while the ratio for 1-SA-OMS-PPA saw a notable reduction of 65.16% compared to unmodified SA.These findings suggest that OMS-PPA contributed to improvements in temperature sensitivity,particle dispersibility,and resistance to shortterm aging in asphalts.The results hold significant promise for the future development of advanced asphalt-based materials with potential high-value applications in flexible pavements for highways.展开更多
The scintillating photonic glass has the great potential for medicine imaging,nuclear physics,highenergy physics,and national defense.However,the development of the candidate with the high density remains a significan...The scintillating photonic glass has the great potential for medicine imaging,nuclear physics,highenergy physics,and national defense.However,the development of the candidate with the high density remains a significant challenge.Herein,the superdense scintillating glasses derived from the Ce^(3+)-activated Lu_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)binary system were successfully fabricated by the strategy of contactless aerodynamic levitation heating under the N_(2)atmosphere.These glasses are colorless,optical homogeneous,and exhibit superdense density from 6.59 to 7.15 g/cm^(3),representing the highest density among the fast decay glass systems.The materials present excellent radiation-blocking ability,suitable emission wavelength,and fast response,indicating the promise for fast-eve nt X-ray detection.The micro radiation probe was fabricated by connecting the scintillating glass and the optical fiber.The practical application in remote radiation detection is demonstrated and it exhibits excellent linear response and high signalto-noise ratio.The results confirm that the fabricated superdense scintillating glass is promising for application in the field of high-energy radiation detection.展开更多
Cresyl diphenyl phosphate(CDP),an emerging aryl organophosphate ester(OPE),exhibits potential toxic effects and is frequently found in diverse environmental media,thereby raising concerns about environmental pollution...Cresyl diphenyl phosphate(CDP),an emerging aryl organophosphate ester(OPE),exhibits potential toxic effects and is frequently found in diverse environmental media,thereby raising concerns about environmental pollution.Biodegradation demonstrates substantial potential for CDP removal from the environment.This study investigated the biodegradation mechanisms of CDP using anaerobic activated sludge(AnAS).The biodegradation of 1-mg/L CDP followed a first-order kinetic model with a degradation kinetic constant of 0.943 d^(-1),and the addition of different electron acceptors affected the degradation rate.High-resolution mass spectrometry identified seven transformation products(TPs)of CDP.The pathways of CDP degradation in anaerobic conditions were proposed,with carboxylation products being the most dominant intermediate products.The structure of the anaerobic microbial community at different degradation time points in CDP-amended microcosms was examined.The linear discriminant analysis(LDA)of effect size(LEfSe)potentially underscored the pivotal role of Methyloversatilis in CDP biodegradation.Zebrafish embryotoxicity experiments revealed both lethal and morphogenetic impacts of CDP on zebrafish embryos.The survival rate,hatching rate,and body length indicators of zebrafish embryos underscored the detoxification of CDP and its resultant intermediates by AnAS.This study offers new insights into the fate and biodegradation mechanisms of CDP in wastewater treatment plants.展开更多
In this study,supported Pd catalysts were prepared and used as heterogeneous catalysts for the activation of peroxymonosulfate(PMS)which successfully degrade bisphenol F(BPF).Among the supported catalysts(i.e.,Pd/SiO_...In this study,supported Pd catalysts were prepared and used as heterogeneous catalysts for the activation of peroxymonosulfate(PMS)which successfully degrade bisphenol F(BPF).Among the supported catalysts(i.e.,Pd/SiO_(2),Pd/CeO_(2),Pd/TiO_(2)and Pd/Al2O3),Pd/TiO_(2)exhibited the highest catalytic activity due to the high isoelectric point and high Pd0 content.Pd/TiO_(2)prepared by the deposition method leads to high Pd dispersion,which are the key factors for efficient BPF degradation.The influencing factors were investigated during the reaction process and two possible degradation pathways were proposed.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations demonstrate that stronger BPF adsorption and BPF degradation with lower reaction barrier occurs on smaller Pd particles.The catalytic activities are strongly dependent on the structural features of the catalysts.Both experiments and theoretical calculations prove that the reaction is actuated by electron transfer rather than radicals.展开更多
The ACF adsorbent with high Cu loading was treated with dielectric barrier discharge plasma to mitigate the negative effects of high Cu loading and enhance PH_(3)and H_(2)S adsorption and oxidation.Bruno-Emmett-Taylor...The ACF adsorbent with high Cu loading was treated with dielectric barrier discharge plasma to mitigate the negative effects of high Cu loading and enhance PH_(3)and H_(2)S adsorption and oxidation.Bruno-Emmett-Taylor(BET)result showed that the specific surface area of the adsorbent after air plasma modification was almost three times that before modification.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)findings revealed that the amino group was added to the adsorbent's surface,increasing lattice oxygen and chemisorbed oxygen.The adsorbent's large specific surface area,excellent surface active oxygen,and abundance of basic groups facilitate PH_(3)and H_(2)S adsorption and oxidation.The scanning electron microscopy showed that air plasma modification exposed more active components and uniformly dispersed them on the surface of adsorbent,thereby improving the adsorption performance.Activity evaluation results showed that the adsorbent has the best ability to capture PH_(3)and H_(2)S after being modified by air plasma at 4 kV voltage for 10 min.The adsorbent's breakthrough ability at high space velocity(WHSV:60,000 h^(−1))is 190 mg P/g and 146 mg S/g,respectively,which is 74%and 60%greater than that before modification.This is a great improvement over previous studies.In addition,the possible mechanism of adsorbent deactivation was proposed.展开更多
文摘This study investigates the innovative reuse of sewage sludge with eco-friendly alkaline solutes to improve clayey soil without conventional cementitious binders.The unconfined compressive strength(UCS)was the main criterion to assess the quality and effectiveness of the proposed solutions,as this test was performed to measure the strength of the stabilized clay by varying binders’dosages and curing times.Moreover,the direct shear test(DST)was used to investigate the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the treated soil.Microstructure observations of the natural and treated soil were conducted using scanning electron microscope(SEM),energy-dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),and FTIR.Furthermore,toxicity characteristic leaching procedure(TCLP)tests were performed on the treated soil to investigate the leachability of metals.According to the results,using 2.5%of sewage sludge activated by NaOH and Na_(2)SiO_(3)increases the UCS values from 176 kPa to 1.46 MPa after 7 d and 56 d of curing,respectively.The results of the DST indicate that sewage sludge as a precursor increases cohesion and enhances frictional resistance,thereby improving the Mohr-Coulomb parameters of the stabilized soil.The SEM micrographs show that alkali-activated sewage sludge increases the integrity and reduces the cavity volumes in the stabilized soil.Moreover,TCLP tests revealed that the solubility of metals in the treated soil alkaliactivated by sewage sludge significantly decreased.This study suggests that using sewage sludge can replace cement and lime in ground improvement,improve the circular economy,and reduce the carbon footprint of construction projects.
文摘Although transition metal-catalyzed methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization is a great challenge, it has made noticeable progress in recent years. This review specifically describes Pd-catalyzed intermolecular functionalization of unactivated methylene C(sp^(3))—H bonds. A variety of reactions, including arylation, alkylation, alkenylation/alkynylation, acetoxylation, amination, halogenation, borylation, and silylation reactions, have been discussed. Due to the inert properties, methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization reaction usually relies on the use of directing group strategies, which can not only control regioselectivity but also address low reactivity issue. Various directing groups, including strongly coordinating bidentate auxiliaries and weakly coordinating innate functional groups, have proven to be effective for enabling methylene C(sp^(3))—H functionalization.
文摘The use of carbon from waste biomass has the potential to eliminate the drawbacks of Li-S batteries and improve their overall performance.Chrome-tanned-leather-shavings(CTLS)are a readily available waste product that can be transformed into porous carbon.We prepared an ac-tivated carbon by microwave pyrolysis combined with KOH activator using the CTLS as starting materials.The carbon had a specific surface area of 556 m^(2)g^(-1) and a honeycomb-like structure.Two kinds of N-doped activated carbons were then synthesized by thermal decomposition of the activated carbon,either combined with urea,or impregnated with eth-anolamine.Both N-doped activated carbons have an in-creased number of nitrogen and amine surface groups.However,only the urea treatment was effective in improv-ing the initial capacity of the cell(1363 mAh g^(-1)),which is probably linked to the sorption of long-chain polysulfides.This investigation confirms that it is possible to use the thermal de-composition of urea to obtain carbon materials from CTLS for use as the sulfur-host cathode in Li-S batteries and improve their performance.A radial basis function neural network was fitted to provide statistical support for the experimental results,which confirmed the importance of the nitrogen content of the carbons in determining the discharge capacity of the cells.
文摘Direct enantioselective allylic C—H functionalization has emerged as a powerful strategy for the asymmetric syn-thesis of highly valuable chiral products.Herein,a Rh(III)-catalyzed enantioselective allylic C—H alkylation of unactivated alkenes withα-diazo carbonyl compounds is described,enabling direct access to chiral products with high efficiency(up to 77%yield,92%ee,and>10∶1 B/L(branched/linear)selectivity).This atom-and step-economical protocol directly converts simple,unactivated substrates into valuable enantioenriched products under mild conditions,providing an efficient catalytic system for asymmetric allylic C—H functionalization.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52070149)Shaanxi Innovative Research Team for Key Science and Technology(No.2023-CXTD-36)+1 种基金Shaanxi Province Key Program for International S&T Cooperation Projects(No.2024GH-ZDXM-04)the Bureau of Science and Technology of Xi’an City of China(No.23SFSF0011).
文摘Anaerobic ammonia oxidation(Anammox)is an economical and sustainablewastewater nitrogen removal technology,and its application in the mainstream process is the inevitable trend of the development of Anammox.However,how to effectively enriching Anammox bacteria from the activated sludge remains challenging and restricts its extensive applications.In this study,the rapid and efficient enrichment of Anammox bacteriawas achieved by raising the reflux ratio and nitrogen loading rate(NLR)using conventional activated sludge as the inoculant.In the screening phase(days 1–90),the reflux ratio was increased to discharge partial floc sludge,resulting in the relative abundance of Candidatus Brocadiaceae increased from0.04%to 22.54%,which effectively reduced thematrix and spatial competition between other microorganisms and Anammox bacteria.On day 90,the stoichiometric ratio of the Anammox process closely approached the theoretical value of 1:1.32:0.26,indicating that the Anammox reaction was the primary nitrogen removal process in the system.In the enrichment phase(days 91–238),the NLR increased from 0.43 to 1.20 kgN/(m^(3)·d)and removal efficiency was 71.89%,resulting in the relative abundance of Candidatus Brocadiaceae increased to 61.27%on day 180.The reactor operated steadily from days 444 to 498,maintaining the nitrogen removal rate(NRR)of 3.00 kgN/(m^(3)·d)and achieving successful sludge granulation with the particle size of 392.4μm.In short,this study provided a simple and efficient approach for enriching Anammox bacteria from the activated sludge,supporting to start an Anammox process efficiently.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Projects in Zhejiang Province(Nos.2023C03127,2024C03114,2024C03108)the Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22208300,22078294)+2 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province(No.LQ23B060007)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Provincial Universities of Zhejiang(No.RF-A2023004)Zhejiang Provincial Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.ZJ2023145).
文摘Herein,the association between the dynamic adsorption capacity of toluene and several important characteristic values on activated carbon(AC)samples was investigated by multidimensional linear regression.Among the characteristic values,the carbon tetrachloride(CTC)adsorption value has demonstrated relatively stronger correlation with the toluene adsorption capacity on AC sampleswith diverse sources and forms,particularly in exposure to high-concentration toluene.Notably,the relevance of the toluene adsorption capacity to the CTC value could also be extended to a series of other porous adsorbents,which proved the wide applicability of CTC value in characterizing the adsorption behaviors.Based on these results,a mathematical and visual model was then established to predict the toluene adsorption saturation under different conditions(inlet concentration,adsorption time,initial CTC value,etc.)on diverse AC samples,of which the accuracy has later been verified by experimental data.As such,a fast and accurate estimation of the adsorption behaviors over AC samples,and possibly other porous adsorbents,was realized.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB3711501)the Shanghai Industrial Collaborative Innovation Leading Group Office(No.XTCX-KJ-2023-53)+3 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.23D110609)the Open Research Fund of Songshan Lake Materials Laboratory(No.2022SLABFN09)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Paper-making,Qilu University of Technology,Shandong Academy of Sciences(No.GZKF202231)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities and Graduate Student Innovation Fund of Donghua University(No.CUSF-DH-d-2022012).
文摘Designing xerogels at the molecular level to overcome volume shrinkage is a promising strategy for carbon xerogels with desirable structure and performance.Here,we design a xerogel with non-shrinkage by introducing ZnCl_(2) into resorcinol-melamine-formaldehyde polymerization.The gel network consisting of micrometer pores and large particles(0.26-1.35μm)is constructed by the coordination of Zn^(2+) with oxygen/nitrogen-containing groups,which is attributed to the structural support of the rigid triazine skeleton with large steric hindrance.Therefore,the reinforced gel network possesses enough strength to withstand capillary forces during atmospheric drying,and special drying and solvent exchange are avoided.The xerogels show non-shrinkage and a short preparation time of 24 h.The resulted activated carbon xerogels with interconnected hierarchically micro-meso-macropores exhibit an optimal specific surface area of 1520 m^(2)/g(through xerogels pyrolysis and the pore-forming of ZnCl_(2)),high adsorption(methylene blue,I-,Cu^(2+),etc.),and repeated adsorption ability.This work provides novel thought for porous nanomaterials with non-shrinkage and desirable structures in adsorption and energy storage.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51873167)the Self-determined and Innovative Research Funds of WUT(No.2024-CL-B1-02)。
文摘Modified activated carbons(AS)were fabricated through the oxidation effect of ammonium persulfate and applied to the dynamic adsorption of different acrylate gas.The pore structures,surface chemical properties and surface morphology of AS were respectively characterized by N2 adsorption,Boehm titration,X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy(XPS)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)techniques.After modification,the specific surface area increased from 954 to 1154 m^(2)·g^(-1).The contents of oxygen-containing functional groups on the AS surface increase obviously and have a great effect on the adsorption behavior of acrylate gases.According to the results of dynamic adsorption,the adsorption capacities of acrylates are as the following order:methyl acrylate(461.9 mg·g^(-1))>methyl methacrylate(436.9 mg·g^(-1))>butyl acrylate(381.8 mg·g^(-1)),which is attributed to the size adaptability of AS pores and acrylates.The adsorption behavior of AS for acrylate gases conforms to the Bangham model and the Temkin model.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Support Plan for Youth Innovation of Colleges and Universities of Shandong Province of China(2023KJ122)State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company Science and Technology Project(520618240009)Doctoral Research Fund of Shandong Jianzhu University(XNBS1838).
文摘High electrochemical performance supercapacitors require activated carbon with high specific surface area,suitable pore size distribution and surface properties,and high electrical conductivity as electrode materials,whereas there exists a trade-off relationship between specific surface area and electrical conductivity,which is not well met by a single type of carbon source.To solve this problem,the coal and sargassum are adopted to obtain the coupling product via co-thermal dissolution,followed by carbonization and KOH activation.The effects of mixing mass ratio and activation temperature on the prepared activated carbon(AC)are investigated using single factor experimental method.The experimental results show that AC_(1/3-800)has abundant micropore and mesopore content,good pore structure connectivity,high electrical conductivity and good wettability,and superior electrochemical properties compared with other activated carbons prepared in this experiment.Its total specific surface area is up to 2098.5 m^(2)·g^(-1),the pore volume is up to 1.33 cm^(3)·g^(-1),the content of mespores with diameter of 6-8 nm is significantly increased,and the pore size distribution is wide and uniform.When the current density increases from 0.1 to 10 A·g^(-1),the gravimetric capacitance decreases from 219 to 186 F·g^(-1)with a capacitance retention of 84.9%,the equivalent series resistance is very small,and the rate performance and reversibility of charging and discharging have also been excellent.
基金the support received from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51908485)the Central Guidance on Local Science and Technology Development Fund of Hebei Province(Nos.246Z3603G and 226Z3603G)。
文摘Common activations of sulfite(S(Ⅳ))-based advanced oxidation processes(AOPs)utilized metal ions and oxides as catalysts,which are constrained by challenges in catalyst recovery,inadequate stability,and susceptibility to secondary pollution in application.Calcium sulfite(CaSO_(3)),one of the byproducts of flue gas desulfurization,is of interest in AOPs because of its ability to slowly release S(Ⅳ),low toxicity,and costeffectiveness.Therefore,a heterogenous activator,molybdenum carbide(Mo_(2)C)was selected to stimulate Ca SO3for typical antibiotic elimination.Benefiting from the dissociation form of HSO_(3^(-))from CaSO_(3)and improved electron transfer of Mo_(2)C at pH 6,the simulated target metronidazole(MTZ)can be removed by 85.65%with rate constant of 0.02424 min^(-1)under near-neutral circumstance.The combining determinations of quenching test,electron spin resonance spectrum,and reactive species probe demonstrated singlet oxygen(^(1)O_(2))and sulfate radicals played leading role for MTZ decontamination.Characterization and theoretical calculation suggested the alteration of Mo valence state drove the activation of S(Ⅳ),and revealed that dissolved oxygen promoted the adsorption of HSO_(3^(-))on the surface of Mo_(2)C,then facilitating production of^(1)O_(2).The favorable stability and applicability for Mo_(2)C/CaSO_(3)process indicated an applied prospect in actual pharmaceutical wastewater.
文摘This study applied machine learning methods to predict the durability performance(specifically shrinkage and freeze-thaw resistance)of solid waste-activated cementitious materials.It also offered insights for optimizing material formulations through feature impact analysis.The study collected a total of 130 sets of shrinkage data and 106 sets of freeze-thaw data,establishing various models,including BP,GA-BP,SVM,RF,RBF,and LSTM.The results revealed that the SVM model performed the best on the test dataset.It achieved an R^(2) of 0.9358 for shrinkage prediction,with MAE and RMSE values of 0.4644 and 0.6254,respectively.Regarding freeze-thaw quality loss prediction,the R^(2) was 0.9178,with MAE and RMSE values of 0.3139 and 0.5328,respectively.The study analyzed the impact of different features on the outcomes using the SHAP method,highlighting that the alkaline activator dosage,Al_(2)O_(3),SiO_(2),and water glass modulus were critical factors influencing shrinkage,while CaO,water-cement ratio,water,and Al_(2)O_(3) were crucial for freeze-thaw resistance.By investigating feature interactions through single-factor and two-factor analysis,the study proposed recommendations for optimizing material formulations.This research validated the efficacy of machine learning in predicting the durability of solid waste cementitious materials and offered insights for material optimization through feature impact analysis,thereby laying the groundwork for the development of related materials.
基金supported by the Key Technology Research and Development Program of Shandong(No.2020CXGC011406)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22076091)the State Key Joint Laboratory of Environment Simulation and Pollution Control,China(No.21L01ESPC).
文摘Control of N-nitrosodimethylamine(NDMA)in drinking water could be achieved by removing its precursors as one practical way.Herein,superfine powdered activated carbons with a diameter of about 1μm(SPACs)were successfully prepared by grinding powdered activated carbon(PAC,D50=24.3μm)and applied to remove model NDMA precursors,i.e.ranitidine(RAN)and nizatidine(NIZ).Results fromgrain diameter experiments demonstrated that the absorption velocity increased dramatically with decreasing particle size,and the maximum increase in k2 was 26.8-folds for RAN and 33.4-folds for NIZ.Moreover,kinetic experiments explained that rapid absorption could be attributed to the acceleration of intraparticle diffusion due to the shortening of the diffusion path.Furthermore,performance comparison experiments suggested that the removal of RAN and NIZ(C_(0)=0.5 mg/L)could reach 61.3%and 60%,respectively,within 5 min,when the dosage of SAPC-1.1(D_(50)=1.1μm)was merely 5 mg/L,while PAC-24.3 could only eliminate 17.5%and 18.6%.The adsorption isotherm was well defined by Langmuir isotherm model,indicating that the adsorption of RAN/NIZ was a monolayer coverage process.The adsorption of RAN or NIZ by SAPC-1.1 and PAC-24.3 was strongly pH dependent,and high adsorption capacity could be observed under the condition of pH>pk_(a)+1.The coexistence of humic acid(HA)had no significant effect on the adsorption performance because RAN/NIZ may be coupled with HA and removed simultaneously.The coexistence of anions had little effect on the adsorption also.This study is expected to provide an alternative strategy for drinking water safety triggered by NDMA.
文摘In this work,we investigate how activated carbon(AC)derived from olive pomace biomass can be used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries.The biomass-derived activated carbon has the potential to be highly efficient,deliver high performance,sustainable,and cost-effective in LIBs-related production.The activated carbon is prepared by using H3PO4 as a chemical activation agent,and then calcining the obtained product at 500℃ for different controlled atmospheres under(i)air(AC-Atm),(ii)vacuum(AC-Vac),and(iii)argon(ACArg).The different samples were systematically analyzed using scanning electron microscopy(SEM),Highresolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS),X-ray fluores-cence(XRF),X-ray diffraction(XRD),FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy,and thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)to assess their properties.The electrochemical properties of the carbonaceous materials were studied by galvano-static cycling,cyclic voltammetry(CV),and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS).The results showed high specific capacity and stable cycling performance,with capacities of 288,184,and 56 mAh g^(-1) at the current density of 25 mA g^(-1) after 70 cycles for AC-Arg,AC-Vac,and AC-Atm respectively.Furthermore,the CE efficiency was nearly 100%from the first cycles.This study opens up interesting prospects and offers promising oppor-tunities for more efficient recovery of unused olive pomace waste,by integrating it into energy storage appli-cations,particularly sustainable lithium-ion batteries.
基金supported by the Scientific Research Project of Hunan Provincial Department of Education (No.22B0458)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.52270102).
文摘In this study,a string of Cr-Mnco-modified activated coke catalysts(XCryMn1-y/AC)were prepared to investigate toluene and Hg^(0) removal performance.Multifarious characterizations including XRD,TEM,SEM,in situ DRIFTS,BET,XPS and H_(2)-TPR showed that 4%Cr0.5Mn0.5/AC had excellent physicochemical properties and exhibited the best toluene and Hg^(0) removal efficiency at 200℃.By varying the experimental gas components and conditions,it was found that too large weight hourly space velocity would reduce the removal efficiency of toluene and Hg^(0).Although O_(2) promoted the abatement of toluene and Hg^(0),the inhibitory role of H_(2)O and SO_(2) offset the promoting effect of O_(2) to some extent.Toluene significantly inhibited Hg^(0) removal,resulting from that toluene was present at concentrations orders of magnitude greater than mercury’s or the catalyst was more prone to adsorb toluene,while Hg^(0) almost exerted non-existent influence on toluene elimination.The mechanistic analysis showed that the forms of toluene and Hg^(0) removal included both adsorption and oxidation,where the high-valent metal cations and oxygen vacancy clusters promoted the redox cycle of Cr^(3+)+Mn^(3+)/Mn^(4+)+Cr^(6+)+Mn^(2+),which facilitated the conversion and replenishment of reactive oxygen species in the oxidation process,and even the CrMn_(1.5)O_(4) spinel structure could provide a larger catalytic interface,thus enhancing the adsorption/oxidation of toluene and Hg^(0).Therefore,its excellent physicochemical properties make it a costeffective potential industrial catalyst with outstanding synergistic toluene and Hg^(0) removal performance and preeminent resistance to H_(2)O and SO_(2).
文摘We read with great interest the investigations conducted by Pourakbar et al.(2024)on the“Stabilization of clay soil using alkali-activated sewage sludge.”The authors have investigated the feasibility of utilizing alkali-activated sewage sludge(AASS)as a binder for stabilizing the clayey soil.Sewage sludge(SS)in varying proportions of 1.5%,2%,2.5%,3.5%,and 4.5%was utilized to prepare geopolymer binders using sodium and potassium-based alkali activators.Furthermore,unconfined compressive strength(UCS)and direct shear tests were conducted to examine the strength development of clayey soil stabilized with AASS.While the study presented some intriguing results,we have identified critical concerns regarding(i)the selection of SS as a precursor for alkali activation,(ii)technical inconsistencies associated with the compaction characteristics and microstructural analysis,and(iii)the feasibility of the proposed methodology for practical applications.Through our discussion,we seek to highlight these issues and provide constructive feedback to advance the understanding of alkali activation processes and their implications for soil stabilization.
基金financially supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Hubei Province(Nos.2022BCA077 and 2022BCA082).
文摘Styrene-butadiene-styrene(SBS)modified asphalt(SA)has long found effective applications in road construction materials.When combined with fillers,SBS-modified asphalt has demonstrated promising resistance to fatigue cracking caused by temperature fluctuations and aging.In this study,molybdenum disulfide(MoS_(2))and polyphosphoric acid(PPA)were ground in naphthenic oil(NO)and subjected to mechanical activation to create PPAmodified MoS_(2),referred to as OMS-PPA.By blending various ratios of OMS-PPA with SBS-modified asphalt,composite-modified asphalts were successfully developed to enhance their overall properties.To assess the mechanical characteristics and stability of these modified asphalts,various methods were employed,including penetration factor,flow activation energy,fluorescence microscopy,and dynamic shear rheology.Additionally,the short-term aging performance was evaluated using Fourier transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy and nanoindentation tests.The results revealed a 3.7%decrease in the penetration-temperature coefficient for SAOMS compared to SA,while 1-SA-OMS-PPA showed an even greater reduction of 7.1%.Furthermore,after short-term aging,carboxyl group generation in SA increased by 5.93%,while SA-OMS exhibited a smaller rise of 1.36%,and 1-SA-OMS-PPA saw an increase of just 0.93%.The study also highlighted significant improvements in the hardness of these materials.The hardness change ratio for SA-OMS decreased by 43.08%,while the ratio for 1-SA-OMS-PPA saw a notable reduction of 65.16% compared to unmodified SA.These findings suggest that OMS-PPA contributed to improvements in temperature sensitivity,particle dispersibility,and resistance to shortterm aging in asphalts.The results hold significant promise for the future development of advanced asphalt-based materials with potential high-value applications in flexible pavements for highways.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars(62125502)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52302002,62305115)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2024A1515011827)。
文摘The scintillating photonic glass has the great potential for medicine imaging,nuclear physics,highenergy physics,and national defense.However,the development of the candidate with the high density remains a significant challenge.Herein,the superdense scintillating glasses derived from the Ce^(3+)-activated Lu_(2)O_(3)-SiO_(2)binary system were successfully fabricated by the strategy of contactless aerodynamic levitation heating under the N_(2)atmosphere.These glasses are colorless,optical homogeneous,and exhibit superdense density from 6.59 to 7.15 g/cm^(3),representing the highest density among the fast decay glass systems.The materials present excellent radiation-blocking ability,suitable emission wavelength,and fast response,indicating the promise for fast-eve nt X-ray detection.The micro radiation probe was fabricated by connecting the scintillating glass and the optical fiber.The practical application in remote radiation detection is demonstrated and it exhibits excellent linear response and high signalto-noise ratio.The results confirm that the fabricated superdense scintillating glass is promising for application in the field of high-energy radiation detection.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants No.52270155 and 92047201).
文摘Cresyl diphenyl phosphate(CDP),an emerging aryl organophosphate ester(OPE),exhibits potential toxic effects and is frequently found in diverse environmental media,thereby raising concerns about environmental pollution.Biodegradation demonstrates substantial potential for CDP removal from the environment.This study investigated the biodegradation mechanisms of CDP using anaerobic activated sludge(AnAS).The biodegradation of 1-mg/L CDP followed a first-order kinetic model with a degradation kinetic constant of 0.943 d^(-1),and the addition of different electron acceptors affected the degradation rate.High-resolution mass spectrometry identified seven transformation products(TPs)of CDP.The pathways of CDP degradation in anaerobic conditions were proposed,with carboxylation products being the most dominant intermediate products.The structure of the anaerobic microbial community at different degradation time points in CDP-amended microcosms was examined.The linear discriminant analysis(LDA)of effect size(LEfSe)potentially underscored the pivotal role of Methyloversatilis in CDP biodegradation.Zebrafish embryotoxicity experiments revealed both lethal and morphogenetic impacts of CDP on zebrafish embryos.The survival rate,hatching rate,and body length indicators of zebrafish embryos underscored the detoxification of CDP and its resultant intermediates by AnAS.This study offers new insights into the fate and biodegradation mechanisms of CDP in wastewater treatment plants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(No.21978137).
文摘In this study,supported Pd catalysts were prepared and used as heterogeneous catalysts for the activation of peroxymonosulfate(PMS)which successfully degrade bisphenol F(BPF).Among the supported catalysts(i.e.,Pd/SiO_(2),Pd/CeO_(2),Pd/TiO_(2)and Pd/Al2O3),Pd/TiO_(2)exhibited the highest catalytic activity due to the high isoelectric point and high Pd0 content.Pd/TiO_(2)prepared by the deposition method leads to high Pd dispersion,which are the key factors for efficient BPF degradation.The influencing factors were investigated during the reaction process and two possible degradation pathways were proposed.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations demonstrate that stronger BPF adsorption and BPF degradation with lower reaction barrier occurs on smaller Pd particles.The catalytic activities are strongly dependent on the structural features of the catalysts.Both experiments and theoretical calculations prove that the reaction is actuated by electron transfer rather than radicals.
基金supported by Yunnan Major Scientific and Technological Projects(No.202202AG050005)Yunnan Fundamental Research Projects(No.202101BE070001-001).
文摘The ACF adsorbent with high Cu loading was treated with dielectric barrier discharge plasma to mitigate the negative effects of high Cu loading and enhance PH_(3)and H_(2)S adsorption and oxidation.Bruno-Emmett-Taylor(BET)result showed that the specific surface area of the adsorbent after air plasma modification was almost three times that before modification.X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)findings revealed that the amino group was added to the adsorbent's surface,increasing lattice oxygen and chemisorbed oxygen.The adsorbent's large specific surface area,excellent surface active oxygen,and abundance of basic groups facilitate PH_(3)and H_(2)S adsorption and oxidation.The scanning electron microscopy showed that air plasma modification exposed more active components and uniformly dispersed them on the surface of adsorbent,thereby improving the adsorption performance.Activity evaluation results showed that the adsorbent has the best ability to capture PH_(3)and H_(2)S after being modified by air plasma at 4 kV voltage for 10 min.The adsorbent's breakthrough ability at high space velocity(WHSV:60,000 h^(−1))is 190 mg P/g and 146 mg S/g,respectively,which is 74%and 60%greater than that before modification.This is a great improvement over previous studies.In addition,the possible mechanism of adsorbent deactivation was proposed.
