With the acceleration of industrialization,the pollution problem of sulfur dioxide(SO_(2))emitted from coal-fired power plants has become increasingly severe.Although wet flue gas desulfurization(FGD)technology can re...With the acceleration of industrialization,the pollution problem of sulfur dioxide(SO_(2))emitted from coal-fired power plants has become increasingly severe.Although wet flue gas desulfurization(FGD)technology can remove about 95%of SO_(2),its high energy consumption and the corrosion risk of downstream equipment caused by residual SO_(2)(500–3000 ppm)still need to be addressed[1].Previous porous materials(such as MOFs)achieve selective adsorption of SO_(2) through open metal sites,M–OH sites or functional organic groups,but the problem of CO_(2) co-adsorption limits their practical application[2].In recent years,hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks(HOFs)have emerged as a research hotspot due to their reversible hydrogen-bonding networks and flexible structures[3],but their stability under extreme conditions and efficient separation performance still need to be improved[4].展开更多
Bismuth(Bi)anodes have been widely investigated for potential application in sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their ultrahigh theoretical volumetric capacity(3800 mAh cm^(-3))and suitable sodiation potential(0.5-0.7 V...Bismuth(Bi)anodes have been widely investigated for potential application in sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their ultrahigh theoretical volumetric capacity(3800 mAh cm^(-3))and suitable sodiation potential(0.5-0.7 V).Unfortunately,either Bi or Bi-based compounds still face tricky challenges of unsatisfying reversible capacity(<350 mAh g^(-1))and inferior initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE,<70%).Herein,a controllable trace-sulfurization strategy is proposed to address these challenges by developing a yolkshell Bi/Bi_(2)S_(3)heterostructure encapsulated within S-doped carbon shells(TS-Bi/C).This approach strategically incorporates a trace amount of high-capacity Bi_(2)S_(3)phase with metallic Bi,consequently building regional Bi/Bi_(2)S_(3)heterointerfaces for enhancing interfacial charge transfer and sodium storage reversibility.Moreover,a thin and homogeneous solid electrolyte film(~5 nm)was formed on the surface of TS-Bi/C during the initial discharge-charge process.These merits result in an approximate 30%increase in ICE of TS-Bi/C(87.4%)compared to pure Bi/C(57,6%)when employed as anodes in SIBs,together with boosted discharge capacity of 462.3 mAh g^(-1)at 0.1 A g^(-1)and high rate capability of 382.4 mAh g^(-1)at 10 A g^(-1).Importantly,as compared to both Bi/C and Bi_(2)S_(3)/C counterparts,TS-Bi/C can deliver superior volumetric capacity as high as 1553 mAh cm^(-3)owing to its considerable tap density of 3.43 g cm^(-3).展开更多
Massive amounts of low-grade tin middlings have been produced from tin tailings,in which arsenic and tin are worthy to be recycled.Owing to high sulfur content in these tin middlings,a novel self-sulfurization roastin...Massive amounts of low-grade tin middlings have been produced from tin tailings,in which arsenic and tin are worthy to be recycled.Owing to high sulfur content in these tin middlings,a novel self-sulfurization roasting was proposed to transform,separate and recover arsenic and tin in this research.There was no extra curing agent to be added,which decreased the formation of pollutant S-containing gas.The self-sulfurization process involved a two-stage roasting of reduction followed by sulfurization.First in reduction roasting,FeAsS decomposed to FeS and As and the As then transformed to As_(4)(g)and As_(4)S_(4)(g),via which the arsenic was separated and recovered.The arsenic content in the first residue could be decreased to 0.72 wt.%.Accompanied with it,the FeS was firstly oxidized to Fe_(1−x)S and then to SO_(2)(g)by the coexisted Fe_(2)O_(3),and finally reduced and combined with the independent Fe_(2)O_(3)to form Fe_(1−x)S.In the followed sulfurization roasting,the Fe_(1−x)S sulfurized SnO_(2)to SnS(g),due to which tin could be recovered and its content in the second residue decreased to 0.01 wt.%.This study provided an efficient method to separate and recover arsenic and tin from low-grade tin middlings.展开更多
The oxysulfide La3NbS2O5 was synthesized by sulfurization using H2S and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-...The oxysulfide La3NbS2O5 was synthesized by sulfurization using H2S and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The relationship between the sulfurization conditions and the photocatalytic activities for H2 evolution was investigated. Sulfurization method allowed for synthesis of La3NbS2O5 at much lower temperatures and significantly shortened reaction time of 1 h compared with conventional solid-state techniques. The particle morphologies were regular platelike with sizes of 0.1-0.6μm and smooth surfaces. The highest activity for H2 evolution was obtained at 1073 K for 1 h, which was about 1.83 times that of La3NbS2O5 prepared by solid-state method.展开更多
To lower the cost of bauxite electrolysis desulfurization using NaOH solution as the supporting electrolyte, effects of electrolyte recycling on bauxite electrolysis desulfurization were investigated. The results in...To lower the cost of bauxite electrolysis desulfurization using NaOH solution as the supporting electrolyte, effects of electrolyte recycling on bauxite electrolysis desulfurization were investigated. The results indicate that electrode corrosion, cell voltage, the desulfurization rate and the pH value of the electrolyte have no obvious changes with the increase of cycle times. Additionally, there were some transitive valence S-containing ions in electrolyte after the electrolysis, such as SO3^2-,S2O3^2- . However, most of the sulfur in bauxite was eventually oxidized into SO4^2- into the electrolyte, and these S-containing ions did not affect the recycling utilization for electrolyte.展开更多
Desulfurization performance with low binary basicity refining slag in 72 grade tire cord steel was calculated using FactSage and it is found that sulfur content in steel decreases with the increase of basicity of slag...Desulfurization performance with low binary basicity refining slag in 72 grade tire cord steel was calculated using FactSage and it is found that sulfur content in steel decreases with the increase of basicity of slag, MgO content in slag and slag/steel ratio while sulfur partition ratio between slag and steel increases gradually with the increase of basicity of slag as well as MgO content. Experiments were carried out and the results are of great agreements with theoretical calculation. Then industrial application tests were performed in a domestic plant and good results were achieved. Sulfur content in steel decreases gradually during refining process, as a result, sulfur content in the billets is controlled in the range of 0.007 1%-0.008 1%. Sulfur content in steel refined with slag basicity of 1.21 is lower than that of 1.02, while the plasticity of oxide compound inclusions is a little better controlled in low basicity heats. Using refining slag with basicity of 1.0-1.2 and MgO content of 5%-10% and reducing the slag takeover of LD are favorable for improving the desulfurization performance and the plasticity of inclusions during the industrial production.展开更多
Despite the significance of hydrogen bonding in deep eutectic solvents(DESs) for desulfurization processes, little is understood about the relationship between the DES composition, hydrogen-bonding strength, and oxi...Despite the significance of hydrogen bonding in deep eutectic solvents(DESs) for desulfurization processes, little is understood about the relationship between the DES composition, hydrogen-bonding strength, and oxidative desulfurization activity. In this study, a new family of caprolactam-based acidic DESs was prepared with different molar ratios of caprolactam and oxalic acid. The prepared DESs were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, 1 H nuclear magnetic resonance, and thermogravimetric analyses. These DESs were employed for oxidative desulfurization reactions and the desulfurization efficiency was found to vary regularly with the DES composition. The factors influencing the removal of dibenzothiophene were systematically investigated and the desulfurization efficiency of the caprolactam-based acidic DESs reached as high as 98% under optimal conditions. The removal of different sulfur compounds followed the order: dibenzothiophene 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene benzothiophene. The combined experimental data and characterization results revealed that the oxidative desulfurization efficiency of the system was influenced by the hydrogen bonding interactions with the DES, which can be optimized by adjusting the DES composition. These findings regarding hydrogen bonding in DESs provide new insight for better understanding of the mechanism of diesel deep desulfurization processes.展开更多
In this work,the growth of copper sulfide crystal onto azurite surfaces during sulfurization and its response to flotation are investigated.Filed emission scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectrosc...In this work,the growth of copper sulfide crystal onto azurite surfaces during sulfurization and its response to flotation are investigated.Filed emission scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(FESEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) studies confirmed that the sulfurization of azurite is not limited to the mineral surface,but rather penetrates into the bulk to form covellite crystal(synCuS),creating favorable conditions for the stable adsorption of xanthate and greatly promoting the azurite flotation.Additionally,as demonstrated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry(TOF-SIMS) analyses,a redox reaction occurred during this process,and Cu(Ⅱ) onto the mineral surface was reduced to Cu(Ⅰ).Correspondingly,reduced S^(2-) was oxidized to(S_(2))^(2-),(S_n)^(-2),and even to deeper oxidation state S~0,(S_(x)O_(y))^(n-) and SO_(4)^(2-).Excess sodium sulfide strengthens copper sulfide to form onto the azurite surface,and provides enough raw material for crystal copper sulfide to grow,resulting in the formation of "flake-like" covellite with a better crystallinity.However,the floatability of azurite decreased dramatically under this condition,because the generated massive colloidal copper sulfide in flotation pulp deteriorates the flotation environment,resulting in a decreased effective adsorption of collector onto azurite surfaces.展开更多
In this study,the role of(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)during the sulfurization of azurite and its response to flotation were investigated.The flotation results showed that adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization decreased...In this study,the role of(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)during the sulfurization of azurite and its response to flotation were investigated.The flotation results showed that adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization decreased the formation of colloid in flotation pulp,and the floatability of the suppressed azurite caused by excess sodium sulfide was restored.After adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization,the formation of Cu(NH_(3))_(n) ^(2+)intermediate products changed the path of the sulfurization reaction,which slowed the direct impact of HSon the azurite surface.The nucleation rate was reduced,and the growth of copper sulfide crystal was improved.Covellite(syn,CuS)with larger crystal grains was formed on the azurite surface,thereby enhancing the mechanical stability of copper sulfide products onto the mineral surface.Therefore,the generated copper sulfide colloid significantly reduced,ultimately promoting the effective adsorption of xanthate on the azurite surface.展开更多
Bauxite is the main raw material of the alumina industry.However,high-sulfur bauxite constitutes a relatively large proportion of bauxite resource in China.Excessive sulfur impurities in bauxite have significant impac...Bauxite is the main raw material of the alumina industry.However,high-sulfur bauxite constitutes a relatively large proportion of bauxite resource in China.Excessive sulfur impurities in bauxite have significant impact on the Bayer process,such as corrosion of equipment and pipelines,increased consumption of alkali,and difficulties in sedimentation of red mud particles after digestion.As the mainstreams of bauxite desulfurization technologies,the bauxite pre-desulfurization(roasting,electrochemistry,biology,flotation,etc)and Bayer process desulfurization(oxidation and precipitation)need to be fully understood for the further improvement of desulfurization performance.Here,an in-depth review on their mechanisms and advantages/disadvantages is presented.展开更多
The formation behaviors of terbium sesquisulfide(Tb_2S_3)and holmium sesquisulfide(Ho_2S_3)synthesized via the sulfurization of their oxide powders using CS_2 gas in the range of temperature 673 to 1323 K were investi...The formation behaviors of terbium sesquisulfide(Tb_2S_3)and holmium sesquisulfide(Ho_2S_3)synthesized via the sulfurization of their oxide powders using CS_2 gas in the range of temperature 673 to 1323 K were investigated. In the sulfurization of Tb_4O_7 powder, Tb_2O_3 and Tb_2O_2S were formed in the initial stage of reaction, and α-Tb_2S_3 was finally formed at higher temperature. For long sulfurization time of 8 h, single-phase α-Tb_2S_3 could be synthesized at 1323 K. In the sulfurization of Ho_2O_3 powder using CS_2 gas, only Ho_2O_2S was formed as an intermediate product. At a sulfurization temperature above 873 K, Ho_2O_2S was formed in the initial stage of reaction, and single-phase δ-Ho_2S_3 was formed at 1323 K for 8 h instead of Ho_2O_2S. Furthermore, the influence of the addition of carbon black to the sulfurization of Ho_2O_3 powder using CS_2 gas was investigated, and the result implied that the reactions were accelerated slightly by the addition of carbon black.展开更多
Thiobacillus denitrificans, a kind of autotrophic facultative bacteria, can oxidize sulfide into elemental sulfur or sulfate when nitrate was adopted as its electron accepter and carbon dioxide as its carbon resource ...Thiobacillus denitrificans, a kind of autotrophic facultative bacteria, can oxidize sulfide into elemental sulfur or sulfate when nitrate was adopted as its electron accepter and carbon dioxide as its carbon resource under anoxic or anaerobic environment. In this way, nitrate is converted into nitrogen. In addition, ThiobaciWus denitrificans can accumulate sulfur extracellularly. In this study, in a process of simultaneous desulfurization and denitrification, a strain of Thiobacillus denitriificans is employed as sulfur-producer in the treatment of wastewater containing sulfide and nitrate. The key factors affecting this process are investigated through batch tests. The experimental results indicate that the sulfide concentration and the ratio of sulfide to nitrate (S2-/NO3-) in the influent are the key factors, and their suitable values are suggested to be 5/3 and no more than 300mg·L-1, respectively, in order to achieve high conversion of sulfur.展开更多
The reactive adsorption behavior of thiophene on the reduced Ni/ZnO sample was investigated by a combination of theoretical and experimental study.It is widely accepted that Ni is responsible for the sulfur-removal of...The reactive adsorption behavior of thiophene on the reduced Ni/ZnO sample was investigated by a combination of theoretical and experimental study.It is widely accepted that Ni is responsible for the sulfur-removal of thiophene to release S-free hydrocarbons.Such surface reaction was simulated by DFT method.It is demonstrated that thiophene is mainly adsorbed as p-complexation mode over metallic Ni.During desulfurization,the Se Ni bond is formed and the Ce S bond is thus split without pre-hydrogenation,resulting in the formation of Ni_(3)S_(2)phase and S-free C4 olefin which can be further saturated in the presence of H_(2).The S-transfer between Ni_(3)S_(2)and ZnO was monitored by in-situ XRD and STEM with EDS mapping.Two essential features were identified for efficient S-transfer,namely,1)the H_(2)atmosphere,and 2)the two phases are presented with close contact.Based on the acquired information,a general scenario of sulfur trail has been proposed for the desulfurization of thiophene on Ni/ZnO.展开更多
An environmentally friendly and resource-conserving route to the clean production of electrolytic manganese was developed,in which the electrolytic manganese residue(EMR)was initially calcined for cement buffering;the...An environmentally friendly and resource-conserving route to the clean production of electrolytic manganese was developed,in which the electrolytic manganese residue(EMR)was initially calcined for cement buffering;then the generated SO2-containing flue gas was managed using manganese oxide ore and anolyte(MOOA)desulfurization;at last,the desulfurized slurry was introduced to the electrolytic manganese production(EMP).Results showed that 4.0 wt%coke addition reduced the sulfur of calcined EMR to 0.9%,thereby satisfying the cement-buffer requirement.Pilot-scale desulfurization showed that about 7.5 vol%of high SO2 containing flue gas can be cleaned to less than 0.1 vol%through a five-stage countercurrent MOOA desulfurization.The desulfurized slurry had 42.44 g·L-Mn2+and 1.92 g·L-1 S2 O62-,which was suitable for electrowinning after purification,and the purity of manganese product was 99.93%,satisfy the National Standard of China YB/T051-2015.This new integrated technology fulfilled 99.7%of sulfur reutilization from the EMR and 94.1%was effectively used to the EMP.The MOOA desulfurization linked the EMP a closed cycle without any pollutant discharge,which promoted the cleaner production of EMP industry.展开更多
The chalcogenides of platinum-group metals(PGMs)have been known to be present in minerals and the intermediate products of refining.Over recent years,their applications in various fields,including catalysis,have been ...The chalcogenides of platinum-group metals(PGMs)have been known to be present in minerals and the intermediate products of refining.Over recent years,their applications in various fields,including catalysis,have been explored.Given that certain PGM chalcogenides behave as compound semiconductors,they can be used as materials for photodetectors.In this study,RuS_(2),featuring a bandgap suitable for near-infrared photodetectors,was prepared by forming Ru on a SiO_(2)/Si substrate via the atomic layer deposition method using[Ru(TMM)(CO)_(3)]as the precursor.Annealing was conducted at 800℃ for 1 h under H_(2)S flow.High-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis clearly confirmed that the as-deposited hexagonal close-packed(hcp)Ru transformed to cubic RuS_(2) after post-annealing.The surface morphologies,chemical states,and electrical and optical properties of RuS_(2) were investigated.The influence of the metallic Ru surface morphology prior to sulfurization on the reaction between Ru and H_(2)S was also discussed.To evaluate the potential of using RuS_(2) as a photodetector,a photodetector was fabricated by forming electrodes on RuS_(2) to measure its photocurrent under near-infrared light.Thus,RuS_(2) was proven to exhibit a short response time(59μs)and generate a photocurrent of 84 nA under near-infrared light at 940 nm.展开更多
Iron sulfide minerals are widely distributed, of which characteristics had the identification significance of formation environment. Previously, there were more research on iron sulfide minerals under hydrothermal con...Iron sulfide minerals are widely distributed, of which characteristics had the identification significance of formation environment. Previously, there were more research on iron sulfide minerals under hydrothermal condition, and few studies under volcanism formation condition. To simulate volcanic mineralization, the study of different temperature from 250 to 410℃ , different iron sulfur ratio from Fe:S=2∶1 to 1∶8, and two different sources of iron, reduced iron powder (Fe) and ferrous sulfide (FeS), on iron sulfide mineral evolution was investigated under thermal sulfurization condition. By using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and other methods, the morphology, composition and structural characteristics of the products were observed and analyzed.展开更多
The thermodynamic characteristics of desulfurization reaction (CaO)+[S]=(CaS)+[O] is analyzed based on the detailed composition of liquid steel and slag of Steel Plate Hot Commercial (SPHC) in Jiuquan Iron & Steel...The thermodynamic characteristics of desulfurization reaction (CaO)+[S]=(CaS)+[O] is analyzed based on the detailed composition of liquid steel and slag of Steel Plate Hot Commercial (SPHC) in Jiuquan Iron & Steel Corporation(JISC), where the activities of CaO, CaS and Al2O3 in molten slag are calculated by thermodynamic software FactSage for a more accurate result. The critical values of [O%]/[S%] for desulfurization at different temperature is are obtained, typically 0.09 at 1873K, which shows directly that it should deoxidize adequately for obtaining a favorable desulfurization condition. In addition, the thermodynamic analysis indicates that the actual dissolved O is much higher than that of equilibrium calculation which shows Al-O reaction in LF is far away from equilibrium, but it is perfect agreement with the computing results when taking the activity of Al2O3 as 1 that due to the inclusion component in LF is mainly Al2O3. Besides, with the temperature rise, the sulfur partition ratio increases softly meanwhile the reaction between Al and O is limited to a great degree resulting in the increase a dissolved oxygen in liquid steel that decreases the sulfur partition ratio seriously. As a result, the sulfur partition ratio appears to decrease with temperature increase in Al killed steel.展开更多
Hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)is an industrial exhausted gas that is highly toxic to humans and the environment.Combining desulfurization and fabrication of cathode materials for lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)can solve this...Hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)is an industrial exhausted gas that is highly toxic to humans and the environment.Combining desulfurization and fabrication of cathode materials for lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)can solve this issue with a double benefit.Herein,the amino-functionalized lotus root-like carbon nanofibers(NH_(2)-PLCNFs)are prepared by the amination of electrospinning carbon nanofibers under dielectric barrier discharge plasma.Selective catalytic oxidation of H_(2)S to elemental sulfur(S)is achieved over the metalfree NH_(2)-PLCNFs catalyst,and the obtained composite S@NH_(2)-PLCNFs is further used as cathode in LSBs.NH_(2)-PLCNFs enable efficient desulfurization(removal capacity as high as 3.46 g H_(2)S g^(−1) catalyst)and strongly covalent stabilization of S on modified carbon nanofibers.LSBs equipped with S@NH_(2)-PLCNFs deliver a high specific capacity of 705.8 mA h g^(−1) at 1 C after 1000 cycles based on the spatial confinement and the covalent stabilization of electroactive materials on amino-functionalized porous carbon matrix.It is revealed that S@NH_(2)-PLCNFs obtained by this kind of chemical vapor deposition leads to a more homogeneous S distribution and superior electrochemical performance to the sample S/NH_(2)-PLCNF-M prepared by the traditional molten infusion.This work opens a new avenue for the combination of environment protection and energy storage.展开更多
Steel and slag samples were taken at the start and the end of LF refining for steel plate cold common (SPCC), in the compact strip production (CSP) process, and at the same time, the temperature and oxygen activit...Steel and slag samples were taken at the start and the end of LF refining for steel plate cold common (SPCC), in the compact strip production (CSP) process, and at the same time, the temperature and oxygen activity a[o] were measured by using an oxygen sensor. Furthermore, inclusions in steel samples were monitored by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). It was confirmed that a [o] in liq- uid steel was in equilibrium with inclusion rather than with top slag during LF refining. Desulfurization was related to deoxidation since a[o] at slag-steel interface was clarified to be very close to that in liquid steel under the specific con- dition in LF with intense stirring by argon blowing and refined by highly basic low oxidizing slag for Al-killed steel. Sulfur partition ratio (Ls) was very sensitive to a[o]. Since a[o] increased rapidly with temperature rise, it not only offset promotion to desulfurization reaction with temperature rise but decreased Ls. For Al-killed steel, the.modifica- tion of Al2O3 for lowering the activity of Al2O3 in inclusion was believed to be favorable for both deoxidation and desulfurization during LF refining.展开更多
Gas-liquid contactors equipped with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or polypropylene (PP) hydrophobic membranes were applied for removal of sulfur dioxide from refinery gas. Pure water, NaOH solution and MDEA were ...Gas-liquid contactors equipped with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or polypropylene (PP) hydrophobic membranes were applied for removal of sulfur dioxide from refinery gas. Pure water, NaOH solution and MDEA were adopted as the absorbents. The performance of the two kinds of membranes for separation of SO2 was evaluated in terms of the concentration of absorbent solution, the concentration of SO2, and the feed flow rate. The efficiency for removal of SO2 increased with an increasing absorbent concentration. Upon increasing the concentration of SO2 and the feed flow rate, the desulfurization efficiency was decreased.展开更多
基金the support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22205207 and 22378369).
文摘With the acceleration of industrialization,the pollution problem of sulfur dioxide(SO_(2))emitted from coal-fired power plants has become increasingly severe.Although wet flue gas desulfurization(FGD)technology can remove about 95%of SO_(2),its high energy consumption and the corrosion risk of downstream equipment caused by residual SO_(2)(500–3000 ppm)still need to be addressed[1].Previous porous materials(such as MOFs)achieve selective adsorption of SO_(2) through open metal sites,M–OH sites or functional organic groups,but the problem of CO_(2) co-adsorption limits their practical application[2].In recent years,hydrogen-bonded organic frameworks(HOFs)have emerged as a research hotspot due to their reversible hydrogen-bonding networks and flexible structures[3],but their stability under extreme conditions and efficient separation performance still need to be improved[4].
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21878192 and 51904193)the Science and Technology Cooperation Special Fund of Sichuan University and Zigong City(2022CDZG-9 and 2023CDZG-5)。
文摘Bismuth(Bi)anodes have been widely investigated for potential application in sodium-ion batteries(SIBs)due to their ultrahigh theoretical volumetric capacity(3800 mAh cm^(-3))and suitable sodiation potential(0.5-0.7 V).Unfortunately,either Bi or Bi-based compounds still face tricky challenges of unsatisfying reversible capacity(<350 mAh g^(-1))and inferior initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE,<70%).Herein,a controllable trace-sulfurization strategy is proposed to address these challenges by developing a yolkshell Bi/Bi_(2)S_(3)heterostructure encapsulated within S-doped carbon shells(TS-Bi/C).This approach strategically incorporates a trace amount of high-capacity Bi_(2)S_(3)phase with metallic Bi,consequently building regional Bi/Bi_(2)S_(3)heterointerfaces for enhancing interfacial charge transfer and sodium storage reversibility.Moreover,a thin and homogeneous solid electrolyte film(~5 nm)was formed on the surface of TS-Bi/C during the initial discharge-charge process.These merits result in an approximate 30%increase in ICE of TS-Bi/C(87.4%)compared to pure Bi/C(57,6%)when employed as anodes in SIBs,together with boosted discharge capacity of 462.3 mAh g^(-1)at 0.1 A g^(-1)and high rate capability of 382.4 mAh g^(-1)at 10 A g^(-1).Importantly,as compared to both Bi/C and Bi_(2)S_(3)/C counterparts,TS-Bi/C can deliver superior volumetric capacity as high as 1553 mAh cm^(-3)owing to its considerable tap density of 3.43 g cm^(-3).
基金Project(52174384)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(LZB2021003)supported by Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,China。
文摘Massive amounts of low-grade tin middlings have been produced from tin tailings,in which arsenic and tin are worthy to be recycled.Owing to high sulfur content in these tin middlings,a novel self-sulfurization roasting was proposed to transform,separate and recover arsenic and tin in this research.There was no extra curing agent to be added,which decreased the formation of pollutant S-containing gas.The self-sulfurization process involved a two-stage roasting of reduction followed by sulfurization.First in reduction roasting,FeAsS decomposed to FeS and As and the As then transformed to As_(4)(g)and As_(4)S_(4)(g),via which the arsenic was separated and recovered.The arsenic content in the first residue could be decreased to 0.72 wt.%.Accompanied with it,the FeS was firstly oxidized to Fe_(1−x)S and then to SO_(2)(g)by the coexisted Fe_(2)O_(3),and finally reduced and combined with the independent Fe_(2)O_(3)to form Fe_(1−x)S.In the followed sulfurization roasting,the Fe_(1−x)S sulfurized SnO_(2)to SnS(g),due to which tin could be recovered and its content in the second residue decreased to 0.01 wt.%.This study provided an efficient method to separate and recover arsenic and tin from low-grade tin middlings.
基金Projects(11JJ3020,10JJ9015)supported by Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject supported by the Construct Program of the Key Discipline in Hunan Province,China
文摘The oxysulfide La3NbS2O5 was synthesized by sulfurization using H2S and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). The relationship between the sulfurization conditions and the photocatalytic activities for H2 evolution was investigated. Sulfurization method allowed for synthesis of La3NbS2O5 at much lower temperatures and significantly shortened reaction time of 1 h compared with conventional solid-state techniques. The particle morphologies were regular platelike with sizes of 0.1-0.6μm and smooth surfaces. The highest activity for H2 evolution was obtained at 1073 K for 1 h, which was about 1.83 times that of La3NbS2O5 prepared by solid-state method.
基金Projects(51004090,51474198)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(KF13-03)supported by State Key Laboratory of Advanced Metallurgy University of Science and Technology BeijingProject(2015036)supported by Youth Innovation Promotion Association,Chinese Academy of Sciences
文摘To lower the cost of bauxite electrolysis desulfurization using NaOH solution as the supporting electrolyte, effects of electrolyte recycling on bauxite electrolysis desulfurization were investigated. The results indicate that electrode corrosion, cell voltage, the desulfurization rate and the pH value of the electrolyte have no obvious changes with the increase of cycle times. Additionally, there were some transitive valence S-containing ions in electrolyte after the electrolysis, such as SO3^2-,S2O3^2- . However, most of the sulfur in bauxite was eventually oxidized into SO4^2- into the electrolyte, and these S-containing ions did not affect the recycling utilization for electrolyte.
基金Item Sponsored by National Key Basic Research and Development Program of China(2010CB30806)Central South University Postdoctoral Funded Project of China(120961)
文摘Desulfurization performance with low binary basicity refining slag in 72 grade tire cord steel was calculated using FactSage and it is found that sulfur content in steel decreases with the increase of basicity of slag, MgO content in slag and slag/steel ratio while sulfur partition ratio between slag and steel increases gradually with the increase of basicity of slag as well as MgO content. Experiments were carried out and the results are of great agreements with theoretical calculation. Then industrial application tests were performed in a domestic plant and good results were achieved. Sulfur content in steel decreases gradually during refining process, as a result, sulfur content in the billets is controlled in the range of 0.007 1%-0.008 1%. Sulfur content in steel refined with slag basicity of 1.21 is lower than that of 1.02, while the plasticity of oxide compound inclusions is a little better controlled in low basicity heats. Using refining slag with basicity of 1.0-1.2 and MgO content of 5%-10% and reducing the slag takeover of LD are favorable for improving the desulfurization performance and the plasticity of inclusions during the industrial production.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21676230,21373177)~~
文摘Despite the significance of hydrogen bonding in deep eutectic solvents(DESs) for desulfurization processes, little is understood about the relationship between the DES composition, hydrogen-bonding strength, and oxidative desulfurization activity. In this study, a new family of caprolactam-based acidic DESs was prepared with different molar ratios of caprolactam and oxalic acid. The prepared DESs were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, 1 H nuclear magnetic resonance, and thermogravimetric analyses. These DESs were employed for oxidative desulfurization reactions and the desulfurization efficiency was found to vary regularly with the DES composition. The factors influencing the removal of dibenzothiophene were systematically investigated and the desulfurization efficiency of the caprolactam-based acidic DESs reached as high as 98% under optimal conditions. The removal of different sulfur compounds followed the order: dibenzothiophene 4,6-dimethyldibenzothiophene benzothiophene. The combined experimental data and characterization results revealed that the oxidative desulfurization efficiency of the system was influenced by the hydrogen bonding interactions with the DES, which can be optimized by adjusting the DES composition. These findings regarding hydrogen bonding in DESs provide new insight for better understanding of the mechanism of diesel deep desulfurization processes.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 52074138)Basic research project of Yunnan Province (No. 202001AS070030)Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing (BGRIMM-KJSKL2020-03)。
文摘In this work,the growth of copper sulfide crystal onto azurite surfaces during sulfurization and its response to flotation are investigated.Filed emission scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(FESEM) and X-ray diffraction(XRD) studies confirmed that the sulfurization of azurite is not limited to the mineral surface,but rather penetrates into the bulk to form covellite crystal(synCuS),creating favorable conditions for the stable adsorption of xanthate and greatly promoting the azurite flotation.Additionally,as demonstrated by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS) and time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry(TOF-SIMS) analyses,a redox reaction occurred during this process,and Cu(Ⅱ) onto the mineral surface was reduced to Cu(Ⅰ).Correspondingly,reduced S^(2-) was oxidized to(S_(2))^(2-),(S_n)^(-2),and even to deeper oxidation state S~0,(S_(x)O_(y))^(n-) and SO_(4)^(2-).Excess sodium sulfide strengthens copper sulfide to form onto the azurite surface,and provides enough raw material for crystal copper sulfide to grow,resulting in the formation of "flake-like" covellite with a better crystallinity.However,the floatability of azurite decreased dramatically under this condition,because the generated massive colloidal copper sulfide in flotation pulp deteriorates the flotation environment,resulting in a decreased effective adsorption of collector onto azurite surfaces.
基金This research project was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52074138)Basic research project of Yunnan Province(No.202001AS070030)Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Mineral Processing(No.BGRIMM-KJSKL-2020-03).
文摘In this study,the role of(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)during the sulfurization of azurite and its response to flotation were investigated.The flotation results showed that adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization decreased the formation of colloid in flotation pulp,and the floatability of the suppressed azurite caused by excess sodium sulfide was restored.After adding(NH_(4))_(2)SO_(4)prior to sulfurization,the formation of Cu(NH_(3))_(n) ^(2+)intermediate products changed the path of the sulfurization reaction,which slowed the direct impact of HSon the azurite surface.The nucleation rate was reduced,and the growth of copper sulfide crystal was improved.Covellite(syn,CuS)with larger crystal grains was formed on the azurite surface,thereby enhancing the mechanical stability of copper sulfide products onto the mineral surface.Therefore,the generated copper sulfide colloid significantly reduced,ultimately promoting the effective adsorption of xanthate on the azurite surface.
基金supported by the Henan Polytechnic University Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars,China (No. J2021-1)Foundation for University Key Teacher by Henan Province,China (No. 2020GGJS051)+2 种基金Key Project of Science and Technology Research of Education Department of Henan Province,China (No. 20A440004)Foundation for University Key Teacher by Henan Polytechnic University,China (No. 2017XQG-12)Henan Key Laboratory of Coal Green Conversion,Henan Polytechnic University,China (No. CGCF202009)
文摘Bauxite is the main raw material of the alumina industry.However,high-sulfur bauxite constitutes a relatively large proportion of bauxite resource in China.Excessive sulfur impurities in bauxite have significant impact on the Bayer process,such as corrosion of equipment and pipelines,increased consumption of alkali,and difficulties in sedimentation of red mud particles after digestion.As the mainstreams of bauxite desulfurization technologies,the bauxite pre-desulfurization(roasting,electrochemistry,biology,flotation,etc)and Bayer process desulfurization(oxidation and precipitation)need to be fully understood for the further improvement of desulfurization performance.Here,an in-depth review on their mechanisms and advantages/disadvantages is presented.
文摘The formation behaviors of terbium sesquisulfide(Tb_2S_3)and holmium sesquisulfide(Ho_2S_3)synthesized via the sulfurization of their oxide powders using CS_2 gas in the range of temperature 673 to 1323 K were investigated. In the sulfurization of Tb_4O_7 powder, Tb_2O_3 and Tb_2O_2S were formed in the initial stage of reaction, and α-Tb_2S_3 was finally formed at higher temperature. For long sulfurization time of 8 h, single-phase α-Tb_2S_3 could be synthesized at 1323 K. In the sulfurization of Ho_2O_3 powder using CS_2 gas, only Ho_2O_2S was formed as an intermediate product. At a sulfurization temperature above 873 K, Ho_2O_2S was formed in the initial stage of reaction, and single-phase δ-Ho_2S_3 was formed at 1323 K for 8 h instead of Ho_2O_2S. Furthermore, the influence of the addition of carbon black to the sulfurization of Ho_2O_3 powder using CS_2 gas was investigated, and the result implied that the reactions were accelerated slightly by the addition of carbon black.
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文摘Thiobacillus denitrificans, a kind of autotrophic facultative bacteria, can oxidize sulfide into elemental sulfur or sulfate when nitrate was adopted as its electron accepter and carbon dioxide as its carbon resource under anoxic or anaerobic environment. In this way, nitrate is converted into nitrogen. In addition, ThiobaciWus denitrificans can accumulate sulfur extracellularly. In this study, in a process of simultaneous desulfurization and denitrification, a strain of Thiobacillus denitriificans is employed as sulfur-producer in the treatment of wastewater containing sulfide and nitrate. The key factors affecting this process are investigated through batch tests. The experimental results indicate that the sulfide concentration and the ratio of sulfide to nitrate (S2-/NO3-) in the influent are the key factors, and their suitable values are suggested to be 5/3 and no more than 300mg·L-1, respectively, in order to achieve high conversion of sulfur.
基金financially supported by research grant from Sinopec(Fund No.118016-8)。
文摘The reactive adsorption behavior of thiophene on the reduced Ni/ZnO sample was investigated by a combination of theoretical and experimental study.It is widely accepted that Ni is responsible for the sulfur-removal of thiophene to release S-free hydrocarbons.Such surface reaction was simulated by DFT method.It is demonstrated that thiophene is mainly adsorbed as p-complexation mode over metallic Ni.During desulfurization,the Se Ni bond is formed and the Ce S bond is thus split without pre-hydrogenation,resulting in the formation of Ni_(3)S_(2)phase and S-free C4 olefin which can be further saturated in the presence of H_(2).The S-transfer between Ni_(3)S_(2)and ZnO was monitored by in-situ XRD and STEM with EDS mapping.Two essential features were identified for efficient S-transfer,namely,1)the H_(2)atmosphere,and 2)the two phases are presented with close contact.Based on the acquired information,a general scenario of sulfur trail has been proposed for the desulfurization of thiophene on Ni/ZnO.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFC0213405)。
文摘An environmentally friendly and resource-conserving route to the clean production of electrolytic manganese was developed,in which the electrolytic manganese residue(EMR)was initially calcined for cement buffering;then the generated SO2-containing flue gas was managed using manganese oxide ore and anolyte(MOOA)desulfurization;at last,the desulfurized slurry was introduced to the electrolytic manganese production(EMP).Results showed that 4.0 wt%coke addition reduced the sulfur of calcined EMR to 0.9%,thereby satisfying the cement-buffer requirement.Pilot-scale desulfurization showed that about 7.5 vol%of high SO2 containing flue gas can be cleaned to less than 0.1 vol%through a five-stage countercurrent MOOA desulfurization.The desulfurized slurry had 42.44 g·L-Mn2+and 1.92 g·L-1 S2 O62-,which was suitable for electrowinning after purification,and the purity of manganese product was 99.93%,satisfy the National Standard of China YB/T051-2015.This new integrated technology fulfilled 99.7%of sulfur reutilization from the EMR and 94.1%was effectively used to the EMP.The MOOA desulfurization linked the EMP a closed cycle without any pollutant discharge,which promoted the cleaner production of EMP industry.
基金supported by TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K.Also by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(No.NRF-2021R1I1A1A01057933)。
文摘The chalcogenides of platinum-group metals(PGMs)have been known to be present in minerals and the intermediate products of refining.Over recent years,their applications in various fields,including catalysis,have been explored.Given that certain PGM chalcogenides behave as compound semiconductors,they can be used as materials for photodetectors.In this study,RuS_(2),featuring a bandgap suitable for near-infrared photodetectors,was prepared by forming Ru on a SiO_(2)/Si substrate via the atomic layer deposition method using[Ru(TMM)(CO)_(3)]as the precursor.Annealing was conducted at 800℃ for 1 h under H_(2)S flow.High-resolution transmission electron microscopy(HRTEM)and X-ray diffraction(XRD)analysis clearly confirmed that the as-deposited hexagonal close-packed(hcp)Ru transformed to cubic RuS_(2) after post-annealing.The surface morphologies,chemical states,and electrical and optical properties of RuS_(2) were investigated.The influence of the metallic Ru surface morphology prior to sulfurization on the reaction between Ru and H_(2)S was also discussed.To evaluate the potential of using RuS_(2) as a photodetector,a photodetector was fabricated by forming electrodes on RuS_(2) to measure its photocurrent under near-infrared light.Thus,RuS_(2) was proven to exhibit a short response time(59μs)and generate a photocurrent of 84 nA under near-infrared light at 940 nm.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation (Grant No.:40872045 41172047)The Opening Project of Key Laboratory of Solid Waste Treatment and Resource Recycle (SWUST), Ministry of Education (12zxgk01)
文摘Iron sulfide minerals are widely distributed, of which characteristics had the identification significance of formation environment. Previously, there were more research on iron sulfide minerals under hydrothermal condition, and few studies under volcanism formation condition. To simulate volcanic mineralization, the study of different temperature from 250 to 410℃ , different iron sulfur ratio from Fe:S=2∶1 to 1∶8, and two different sources of iron, reduced iron powder (Fe) and ferrous sulfide (FeS), on iron sulfide mineral evolution was investigated under thermal sulfurization condition. By using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and other methods, the morphology, composition and structural characteristics of the products were observed and analyzed.
文摘The thermodynamic characteristics of desulfurization reaction (CaO)+[S]=(CaS)+[O] is analyzed based on the detailed composition of liquid steel and slag of Steel Plate Hot Commercial (SPHC) in Jiuquan Iron & Steel Corporation(JISC), where the activities of CaO, CaS and Al2O3 in molten slag are calculated by thermodynamic software FactSage for a more accurate result. The critical values of [O%]/[S%] for desulfurization at different temperature is are obtained, typically 0.09 at 1873K, which shows directly that it should deoxidize adequately for obtaining a favorable desulfurization condition. In addition, the thermodynamic analysis indicates that the actual dissolved O is much higher than that of equilibrium calculation which shows Al-O reaction in LF is far away from equilibrium, but it is perfect agreement with the computing results when taking the activity of Al2O3 as 1 that due to the inclusion component in LF is mainly Al2O3. Besides, with the temperature rise, the sulfur partition ratio increases softly meanwhile the reaction between Al and O is limited to a great degree resulting in the increase a dissolved oxygen in liquid steel that decreases the sulfur partition ratio seriously. As a result, the sulfur partition ratio appears to decrease with temperature increase in Al killed steel.
基金financial support from projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22179017,52172038).
文摘Hydrogen sulfide(H_(2)S)is an industrial exhausted gas that is highly toxic to humans and the environment.Combining desulfurization and fabrication of cathode materials for lithium-sulfur batteries(LSBs)can solve this issue with a double benefit.Herein,the amino-functionalized lotus root-like carbon nanofibers(NH_(2)-PLCNFs)are prepared by the amination of electrospinning carbon nanofibers under dielectric barrier discharge plasma.Selective catalytic oxidation of H_(2)S to elemental sulfur(S)is achieved over the metalfree NH_(2)-PLCNFs catalyst,and the obtained composite S@NH_(2)-PLCNFs is further used as cathode in LSBs.NH_(2)-PLCNFs enable efficient desulfurization(removal capacity as high as 3.46 g H_(2)S g^(−1) catalyst)and strongly covalent stabilization of S on modified carbon nanofibers.LSBs equipped with S@NH_(2)-PLCNFs deliver a high specific capacity of 705.8 mA h g^(−1) at 1 C after 1000 cycles based on the spatial confinement and the covalent stabilization of electroactive materials on amino-functionalized porous carbon matrix.It is revealed that S@NH_(2)-PLCNFs obtained by this kind of chemical vapor deposition leads to a more homogeneous S distribution and superior electrochemical performance to the sample S/NH_(2)-PLCNF-M prepared by the traditional molten infusion.This work opens a new avenue for the combination of environment protection and energy storage.
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文摘Steel and slag samples were taken at the start and the end of LF refining for steel plate cold common (SPCC), in the compact strip production (CSP) process, and at the same time, the temperature and oxygen activity a[o] were measured by using an oxygen sensor. Furthermore, inclusions in steel samples were monitored by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). It was confirmed that a [o] in liq- uid steel was in equilibrium with inclusion rather than with top slag during LF refining. Desulfurization was related to deoxidation since a[o] at slag-steel interface was clarified to be very close to that in liquid steel under the specific con- dition in LF with intense stirring by argon blowing and refined by highly basic low oxidizing slag for Al-killed steel. Sulfur partition ratio (Ls) was very sensitive to a[o]. Since a[o] increased rapidly with temperature rise, it not only offset promotion to desulfurization reaction with temperature rise but decreased Ls. For Al-killed steel, the.modifica- tion of Al2O3 for lowering the activity of Al2O3 in inclusion was believed to be favorable for both deoxidation and desulfurization during LF refining.
基金supported by the Suzhou Science and Technology Program.
文摘Gas-liquid contactors equipped with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or polypropylene (PP) hydrophobic membranes were applied for removal of sulfur dioxide from refinery gas. Pure water, NaOH solution and MDEA were adopted as the absorbents. The performance of the two kinds of membranes for separation of SO2 was evaluated in terms of the concentration of absorbent solution, the concentration of SO2, and the feed flow rate. The efficiency for removal of SO2 increased with an increasing absorbent concentration. Upon increasing the concentration of SO2 and the feed flow rate, the desulfurization efficiency was decreased.