Low-value,renewable,carbon-rich resources,with different biomass feedstocks and their derivatives as typical examples,represent virtually inexhaustive carbon sources and carbon-related energy on Earth.Upon conversion ...Low-value,renewable,carbon-rich resources,with different biomass feedstocks and their derivatives as typical examples,represent virtually inexhaustive carbon sources and carbon-related energy on Earth.Upon conversion to higher-value forms(referred to as“up-carbonization”here),these abundant feedstocks provide viable opportunities for energy-rich fuels and sustainable platform chemicals production.However,many of the current methods for such up-carbonization still lack sufficient energy,cost,and material efficiency,which affect their economics and carbon-emissions footprint.With external electricity precisely delivered,discharge plasmas enable many stubborn reactions to occur under mild conditions,by creating locally intensified and highly reactive environments.This technology emerges as a novel,versatile technology platform for integrated or stand-alone conversion of carbon-rich resources.The plasma-based processes are compatible for integration with increasingly abundant and cost-effective renewable electricity,making the whole conversion carbon-neutral and further paving the plasma-electrified upcarbonization to be performance-,environment-,and economics-viable.Despite the chief interest in this emerging area,no review article brings together the state-of-the-art results from diverse disciplines and underlies basic mechanisms and chemistry underpinned.As such,this review aims to fill this gap and provide basic guidelines for future research and transformation,by providing an overview of the application of plasma techniques for carbon-rich resource conversion,with particular focus on the perspective of discharge plasmas,the fundamentals of why plasmas are particularly suited for upcarbonization,and featured examples of plasma-enabled resource valorization.With parallels drawn and specificity highlighted,we also discuss the technique shortcomings,current challenges,and research needs for future work.展开更多
Semiconductors and the associated methodologies applied to electrochemistry have recently grown as an emerging field in energy materials and technologies.For example,semiconductor membranes and heterostructure fuel ce...Semiconductors and the associated methodologies applied to electrochemistry have recently grown as an emerging field in energy materials and technologies.For example,semiconductor membranes and heterostructure fuel cells are new technological trend,which differ from the traditional fuel cell electrochemistry principle employing three basic functional components:anode,electrolyte,and cathode.The electrolyte is key to the device performance by providing an ionic charge flow pathway between the anode and cathode while preventing electron passage.In contrast,semiconductors and derived heterostructures with electron(hole)conducting materials have demonstrated to be much better ionic conductors than the conventional ionic electrolytes.The energy band structure and alignment,band bending and built-in electric field are all important elements in this context to realize the necessary fuel cell functionalities.This review further extends to semiconductor-based electrochemical energy conversion and storage,describing their fundamentals and working principles,with the intention of advancing the understanding of the roles of semiconductors and energy bands in electrochemical devices for energy conversion and storage,as well as applications to meet emerging demands widely involved in energy applications,such as photocatalysis/water splitting devices,batteries and solar cells.This review provides new ideas and new solutions to problems beyond the conventional electrochemistry and presents new interdisciplinary approaches to develop clean energy conversion and storage technologies.展开更多
Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute(CETRI)was formerly known as the International Test Centre for CO_(2)Capture in the early 2000s.The original focus of the centre was to help lower the carbon intensity of th...Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute(CETRI)was formerly known as the International Test Centre for CO_(2)Capture in the early 2000s.The original focus of the centre was to help lower the carbon intensity of the current energy sources to low-carbon ones in Canada.Currently,CETRI’s mandates have expanded and now include most of the low-carbon and near-carbon-free clean-energy research activities.Areas of research focus include carbon(CO_(2))capture,utilization and storage(CCUS),near-zero-emission hydrogen(H_(2))technologies,and waste-to-renewable fuels and chemicals.CETRI also brings together one of the most dynamic teams of researchers,industry leaders,innovators and educators in the clean and low-carbon energy fields.展开更多
Introduction The Clean Energy Research Centre(CERC)is a multidisciplinary re-search hub dedicated to undertaking world-class clean-energy re-search,training,development and demonstrations.Our‘future today’research a...Introduction The Clean Energy Research Centre(CERC)is a multidisciplinary re-search hub dedicated to undertaking world-class clean-energy re-search,training,development and demonstrations.Our‘future today’research adds to the outstanding research endeavours and sterling reputation of the University of British Columbia(UBC)within Canada and globally.Our goal is to become a world leader and a research-de-velopment-demonstration powerhouse for innovative clean-energy solutions to climate change and sustainability problems.展开更多
China Oil&Gas,as a prominent academic journal in the energy industry,has been dedicated to advancing academic research and industrial development in the oil and gas energy field.As one of the authoritative media o...China Oil&Gas,as a prominent academic journal in the energy industry,has been dedicated to advancing academic research and industrial development in the oil and gas energy field.As one of the authoritative media outlets in the international energy sector,the magazine has long focused on the evolution of the global energy landscape and has organized and participated in several influential academic activities and research projects.展开更多
Compared with other metal anodes such as lithium,sodium and potassium,carbon materials exhibit low redox potential,enhanced safety,significant low-cost advantages and decent electrochemical performance for large-scale...Compared with other metal anodes such as lithium,sodium and potassium,carbon materials exhibit low redox potential,enhanced safety,significant low-cost advantages and decent electrochemical performance for large-scale metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors.Among the various carbon precursors,low-cost coal and coal derivatives are preferred due to their unique carbon structure with high carbon content.A variety of coal-derived carbon materials have been constructed using different strategies and have been investigated for diverse electrochemical energy storage due to their specific microstructures.In the short term,the electrochemical performance of coal-derived carbon materials is normal.However,it is imperative to develop low-cost and high-performance coal-derived carbon materials in order to reduce the cost of energy storage systems.Therefore,this review focuses on the microstructure modulation strategies for coal-based derived carbon materials to further enhance their electrochemical performance through heteroatom doping,defect engineering,interlayer engineering,crystallinity regulation,pore regulation and multi-strategy synergy.In addition,this review summarizes the enhancement mechanisms for modification strategies and analyses their limitations.Furthermore,current challenges and future research directions for the development of high-performance coal-based derived carbon materials are proposed in this review.It is anticipated that through novel modification strategies,coal-derived carbon materials will exhibit electrochemical performance comparable to that of carbon materials prepared from other precursors.展开更多
Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)is a highly successful conductive polymer utilized as an electrode material in energy storage units for portable and wearable electronic de-vices.Neve...Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)is a highly successful conductive polymer utilized as an electrode material in energy storage units for portable and wearable electronic de-vices.Nevertheless,employing PEDOT:PSS in supercapacitors(SC)in its pristine state presents challenges due to its suboptimal electrochemical performance and operational instability.To surmount these limita-tions,PEDOT:PSS has been integrated with carbon-based materials to form flexible electrodes,which ex-hibit physical and chemical stability during SC operation.We developed a streamlined fabrication process for high-performance SC electrodes composed of PEDOT:PSS and carbon quantum dots(CQDs).The CQDs were synthesized under microwave irradiation,yielding green-and red-light emissions.Through optimiz-ing the ratios of CQDs to PEDOT:PSS,the SC electrodes were prepared using a spray-coating technique,marking a significant improvement in device performance with a high volumetric capacitance(104.10 F cm-3),impressive energy density(19.68 Wh cm^(-3)),and excellent cyclic stability,retaining~85% of its original volumetric capacitance after 15,000 repeated GCD cycles.Moreover,the SCs,when utilized as a flexible substrate,demonstrated the ability to maintain up to~85% of their electrochemical performance even after 3,000 bending cycles(at a bending angle of 60°).These attributes render this hybrid composite an ideal candidate for a lightweight smart energy storage component in portable and wearable electronic technologies.展开更多
Microbatteries(MBs)are crucial to power miniaturized devices for the Internet of Things.In the evolutionary journey of MBs,fabrication technology emerges as the cornerstone,guiding the intricacies of their configurati...Microbatteries(MBs)are crucial to power miniaturized devices for the Internet of Things.In the evolutionary journey of MBs,fabrication technology emerges as the cornerstone,guiding the intricacies of their configuration designs,ensuring precision,and facilitating scalability for mass production.Photolithography stands out as an ideal technology,leveraging its unparalleled resolution,exceptional design flexibility,and entrenched position within the mature semiconductor industry.However,comprehensive reviews on its application in MB development remain scarce.This review aims to bridge that gap by thoroughly assessing the recent status and promising prospects of photolithographic microfabrication for MBs.Firstly,we delve into the fundamental principles and step-by-step procedures of photolithography,offering a nuanced understanding of its operational mechanisms and the criteria for photoresist selection.Subsequently,we highlighted the specific roles of photolithography in the fabrication of MBs,including its utilization as a template for creating miniaturized micropatterns,a protective layer during the etching process,a mold for soft lithography,a constituent of MB active component,and a sacrificial layer in the construction of micro-Swiss-roll structure.Finally,the review concludes with a summary of the key challenges and future perspectives of MBs fabricated by photolithography,providing comprehensive insights and sparking research inspiration in this field.展开更多
In recent years,renewable energy sources,which aim to replace rapidly depleting fossil fuels,face challenges due to limited energy storage and conversion technologies.To enhance energy storage and conversion efficienc...In recent years,renewable energy sources,which aim to replace rapidly depleting fossil fuels,face challenges due to limited energy storage and conversion technologies.To enhance energy storage and conversion efficiency,extensive research has been conducted in the academic community on numerous potential materials.Among these materials,metal fluorides have attracted significant attention due to their ionic metal-fluorine bonds and tunable electronic structures,attributed to the highest electronegativity of fluorine in their chemical composition.This makes them promising candidates for future electrochemical applications in various fields.However,metal fluorides encounter various challenges in different application directions.Therefore,we comprehensively review the applications of metal fluorides in the field of energy storage and conversion,aiming to deepen our understanding of their exhibited characteristics in different electrochemical processes.In this paper,we summarize the difficulties and improvement methods encountered in different types of battery applications and several typical electrode optimization strategies in the field of supercapacitors.In the field of water electrolysis,we focus on surface reconstruction and the critical role of fluorine,demonstrating the catalytic performance of metal fluorides from the perspectives of reconstruction mechanism and process analysis.Finally,we provide a summary and outlook for this field,aiming to offer guidance for future breakthroughs in the energy storage and conversion applications of metal fluorides.展开更多
The thermocline energy storage tank(TEST)serves as a crucial component in thermal energy storage systems,utilizing the working fluid that enters through a diffuser to store and harness energy.However,the conventional ...The thermocline energy storage tank(TEST)serves as a crucial component in thermal energy storage systems,utilizing the working fluid that enters through a diffuser to store and harness energy.However,the conventional double-plate radial diffuser is ill-suited for a single-medium TEST’s full tank storage due to its unidirectional fluid inflow.There has been a notable lack of optimization analysis of diffusers.Two innovative tubular diffuser designs with reduced cross-sectional areas have been introduced:the annular-arranged diffuser(AAD)and the cross-arranged diffuser(CAD).To elucidate the impact of diffuser designs on energy storage efficiency,a 3D transient computational fluid dynamics(CFD)model was established to simulate a thermocline formation under two diffuser types.The model was validated against experimental data.Results showed that the thermocline of AAD was 11.39%thinner than that of a traditional double-plate diffuser.In the process of charging and discharging,the time-varying thermocline and factors influencing thermocline thickness were analyzed.Results indicate that in the mixed dominant region,increased turbulent kinetic energy correlates with reduced thermocline thickness.Notably,the AAD’s stable thermocline was 4.23%and 5.41%thinner than the CAD’s during charging and discharging,respectively,making the AAD preferable for engineering applications.The effects of tube diameter and orifice opening angle on temperature stratification performance were also examined.The findings suggest that an inclined impact jet and large-diameter tubes are more conducive to temperature stratification.Moreover,an orifice diameter optimization method was developed,which can decrease the thermocline by 6.78%.展开更多
The whole concept and relative value of nuclear energy is being reassessed against the juxtaposed background of climate change induced by global warming versus the imperatives of international energy security.This res...The whole concept and relative value of nuclear energy is being reassessed against the juxtaposed background of climate change induced by global warming versus the imperatives of international energy security.This research focuses on the new trends and developments of nuclear energy against the guidelines being set for attaining carbon neutrality and the demands for energy security.展开更多
Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are newly developed crystalline substances that are garnering growing interest because of their ultrahigh porosity,crystalline nature,and easy-modified architecture,showing promise in ...Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are newly developed crystalline substances that are garnering growing interest because of their ultrahigh porosity,crystalline nature,and easy-modified architecture,showing promise in the field of photocatalysis.However,it is difficult for pure COFs materials to achieve excellent photocatalytic hydrogen production due to their severe carrier recombination problems.To mitigate this crucial issue,establishing heterojunction is deemed an effective approach.Nonetheless,many of the metal-containing materials that have been used to construct heterojunctions with COFs own a number of drawbacks,including small specific surface area and rare active sites(for inorganic semiconductor materials),wider bandgaps and higher preparation costs(for MOFs).Therefore,it is necessary to choose metal-free materials that are easy to prepare.Red phosphorus(RP),as a semiconductor material without metal components,with suitable bandgap,moderate redox potential,relatively minimal toxicity,is affordable and readily available.Herein,a range of RP/TpPa-1-COF(RP/TP1C)composites have been successfully prepared through solvothermal method.The two-dimensional structure of the two materials causes strong interactions between the materials,and the construction of heterojunctions effectively inhibits the recombination of photogenic charge carriers.As a consequence,the 9%RP/TP1C composite,with the optimal photocatalytic ability,achieves a photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of 6.93 mmol g^(-1) h^(-1),demonstrating a 10.19-fold increase compared to that of bare RP and a 4.08-fold improvement over that of pure TP1C.This article offers a novel and innovative method for the advancement of efficient COF-based photocatalysts.展开更多
Owing to high thermal stability and large reaction enthalpy,Mg H_(2) has high reaction temperatures and sluggish reaction kinetics in the dehydrogenation process,which consumes lots of energy.To achieve hydrogen relea...Owing to high thermal stability and large reaction enthalpy,Mg H_(2) has high reaction temperatures and sluggish reaction kinetics in the dehydrogenation process,which consumes lots of energy.To achieve hydrogen release with low energy consumption,accelerated reaction rate,and high heating uniformity,this paper proposes a novel method of graphite responsive microwave-assisted thermal management with NaTiO_(x)H catalyst.A multi-physics model of the 5 wt%NaTiO_(x)H catalyzed Mg H_(2) reactor integrated with a microwave generator is developed to investigate the reaction,heat and mass transfer process of hydrogen release.It is found that the graphite responsive microwave heating method could improve the temperature uniformity of reaction bed,reduce the energy consumption by at least 10.71%and save the hydrogen release time by 53.49% compared with the traditional electric heating method.Moreover,the hydrogen desorption thermodynamics could be improved with the increase of microwave power.The hydrogen release time is shortened by 19.55%with the increase of 20 W microwave power.Meanwhile,it is also concluded that the microwave excitation frequency of 2.1 GHz and the graphite content of 2 wt%have better heating performance.Therefore,it can be verified that the graphite responsive microwave heating helps to low-energy and accelerated hydrogen release from MgH_(2) hydrogen storage reactor.展开更多
Na metal batteries(SMBs)have emerged as a fascinating choice for large-scale energy storage.However,dendrite formation on Na metal anode has been acknowledged to cause inferior cycling stability and safety issues.Here...Na metal batteries(SMBs)have emerged as a fascinating choice for large-scale energy storage.However,dendrite formation on Na metal anode has been acknowledged to cause inferior cycling stability and safety issues.Herein,we report the design of atomic indium-decorated graphene(In/G)to inhibit the growth of Na dendrites and substantially improve the stability of high-energy-density SMBs.Benefiting from the high-valence In-O-C configuration and evenly distributed sodiophilic sites,the In/G promotes uniform nucleation and in-plane growth of Na on the electrode surface,resulting in the intrinsic suppression of Na dendrites.Remarkably,the In/G@Na||Na batteries exhibit excellent long-term cyclability with 160 h at 8 mA cm^(-2)and ultralow overpotential of 110 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2).The Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)||In/G@Na full batteries show exceptionally high reversible discharge capacity of 61 mAh g^(-1)at an ultrahigh rate of 40 C and extremely low capacity decay rate of only 0.021%per cycle over 300 cycles at 1 C.Therefore,this strategy provides a new direction for the development of next-generation high-energydensity SMBs.展开更多
The latent heat thermal energy storage system with solid-liquid phase-change material(SLPCM-LHTES)as energy storage medium provides outstanding advantages such as system simplicity,stable temperature control,and high ...The latent heat thermal energy storage system with solid-liquid phase-change material(SLPCM-LHTES)as energy storage medium provides outstanding advantages such as system simplicity,stable temperature control,and high energy storage density,showing great potential toward addressing the energy storage problems associated with decentralized,intermittent,and unstable renewable energy sources.Notably,effective heat transfer within the SLPCM-LHTES is crucial for extending its application potential.Therefore,a comprehensive understanding of the heat transfer processes in SLPCM-LHTES from a theoretical perspective is necessary.In this review,we propose a three-stage heat transfer pathway in SLPCM-LHTES,including external heating,interfacial heat transfer,and intrinsic phase transition processes.From the perspective of this three-stage pathway,the theoretical basis of heat transfer processes and typical efficiency enhancement strategies in SLPCM-LHTES are summarized.Moreover,an overview of the typical applications of SLPCM-LHTES in various fields,such as building energy efficiency,textiles and garments,and battery thermal management,is presented.Finally,the remaining challenges and possible avenues of research in this burgeoning field will also be discussed.展开更多
Aqueous Zn-N_(2)batteries with unique configuration are of potential for simultaneous N_(2)electro reduction and electricity generation,in which the electrocatalysts are critical for improving the NH_(3)yield and the ...Aqueous Zn-N_(2)batteries with unique configuration are of potential for simultaneous N_(2)electro reduction and electricity generation,in which the electrocatalysts are critical for improving the NH_(3)yield and the energy efficiency.Herein,a heterostructure Nb_(2)O_(5)/Nb_(2)CT_(x)with abundant exposed Nb active sites and tuned electron density has been synthesized by in situ formation and anchoring of Nb_(2)O_(5) nanoparticles on the surface of Nb_(2)CT_(x)MXene,which shows an enhanced N_(2)adsorption/activation capacity.The heterostructure Nb_(2)O_(5/)Nb_(2)CT_(x)was used as the cathode of Zn-N_(2)battery that can deliver a peak power density of 1.25 mW cm^(-2)in 1.0 M KOH and can continuously produce NH_(3)with a yield of3.62μg h^(-1)mg_(ca)^(t-1).The NH_(3)formed in the battery system can be easily collected as a net product without circulating the electrolyte.Moreover,the Nb_(2)O_(5/)Nb_(2)CT_(x)has a long durability,evidenced by 70 h of operation at-0.4 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode,which is the highest among the MXene-based electrocatalysts reported thus far.This work may provide a new methodology based on Zn-N_(2)battery for sustainable and large-scale NH_(3)production with minimal energy consumption.展开更多
This review provides an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the emerging 2D material borophene,both pristine and modified,emphasizing its unique attributes and potential for sustainable applications.Borophene...This review provides an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the emerging 2D material borophene,both pristine and modified,emphasizing its unique attributes and potential for sustainable applications.Borophene’s distinctive properties include its anisotropic crystal structures that contribute to its exceptional mechanical and electronic properties.The material exhibits superior electrical and thermal conductivity,surpassing many other 2D materials.Borophene’s unique atomic spin arrangements further diversify its potential application for magnetism.Surface and interface engineering,through doping,functionalization,and synthesis of hybridized and nanocomposite borophene-based systems,is crucial for tailoring borophene’s properties to specific applications.This review aims to address this knowledge gap through a comprehensive and critical analysis of different synthetic and functionalisation methods,to enhance surface reactivity by increasing active sites through doping and surface modifications.These approaches optimize diffusion pathways improving accessibility for catalytic reactions,and tailor the electronic density to tune the optical and electronic behavior.Key applications explored include energy systems(batteries,supercapacitors,and hydrogen storage),catalysis for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions,sensors,and optoelectronics for advanced photonic devices.The key to all these applications relies on strategies to introduce heteroatoms for tuning electronic and catalytic properties,employ chemical modifications to enhance stability and leverage borophene’s conductivity and reactivity for advanced photonics.Finally,the review addresses challenges and proposes solutions such as encapsulation,functionalization,and integration with composites to mitigate oxidation sensitivity and overcome scalability barriers,enabling sustainable,commercial-scale applications.展开更多
In this paper,the Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst with 15%Ni content was prepared using cordierite as a matrix,and the catalyst was modified with 10%NaOH to study the methanation performance of biomass gasification...In this paper,the Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst with 15%Ni content was prepared using cordierite as a matrix,and the catalyst was modified with 10%NaOH to study the methanation performance of biomass gasification simulated gas based on alkali-modified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst.BET,TEM,H_(2)-TPR,XRD,CO_(2)-TPD and TG were used to characterize the physicochemical properties of the catalyst before and after modification.The results indicated that the CO conversion rate trends of unmodified and modified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalysts over 2 h were fundamentally consistent.However,the Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts modified for 2 h demonstrated significantly enhanced performance compared to those modified for 1 h.Regarding CH4 selectivity,the modified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) catalyst exhibited markedly better performance than the unmodified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) catalyst,confirming the enhanced methane performance of the alkali-modified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst.Under optimized conditions(H_(2)/CO volume ratio of 3∶1,space velocity of 10000 mL/(g·h),and temperature of 400℃),the methanation performance of the Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst modified for 2 h reached its peak,achieving a CO conversion rate of 97%with 100%CH4 selectivity.展开更多
Lignin-derived oxygenated aromatics,particularly phenols and aromatic ethers obtained through depolymerization,represent promising feedstocks for synthesizing high-density and high-heat-sink aviation fuels via alkylat...Lignin-derived oxygenated aromatics,particularly phenols and aromatic ethers obtained through depolymerization,represent promising feedstocks for synthesizing high-density and high-heat-sink aviation fuels via alkylation-hydrogenation processes.This study systematically evaluates the catalytic performance of various zeolites(Hβ,HZSM-5,MCM-41 and HUSY)in the alkylation reaction of phenol with cyclohexanol.Characterization results demonstrate that HUSY zeolite showed superior catalytic activity compared to other zeolites,attributable to its favorable pore architecture and well-balanced acid site distribution that synergistically facilitate molecular diffusion and catalytic transformations.To further enhance the catalytic properties,HUSY zeolite was modified with citric acid at various concentrations and compared with those treated with NaOH and oxalic acid.The results revealed that citric acid treatment preserved the crystallinity of the zeolite while modulating its acid distribution and pore structure.All modified zeolites enhanced phenol alkylation activity.Notably,the HUSY-0.5M catalyst,which exhibited the highest medium-strong acid to total acid ratio,achieved superior catalytic performance,80.4%conversion of phenol and 99.6%selectivity for alkylation products.The catalyst also exhibited high activity in the alkylation of various lignin-derived compounds,demonstrating its broad applicability.This work provides a new strategy for the valorization of lignin-derived phenols into high-value fuel precursors through alkylation.展开更多
Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The a...Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The applicability and antimicrobial efficacy of these nanomaterials were systematically investigated for metal ion sensing.Experimental evidence demonstrated that the Ag‑CDs exhibited a pronounced fluorescence quenching response toward ferric ions(Fe^(3+)),enabling their quantitative determination via a linear concentration‑dependent relationship.These Ag‑CDs exhibited significant inhibitory effects on biofilm growth and disruption for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Mechanism investigations indicate that Ag‑CDs induced the death of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting their bacterial morphology and structure,triggering the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),and impairing their antioxidant defense system.展开更多
基金support from the National Key R&D Program of China(2020YFD0900900)Science and Technology Planning Project of Zhoushan of China(2022C41001)Zhejiang Ocean University(11135091221)。
文摘Low-value,renewable,carbon-rich resources,with different biomass feedstocks and their derivatives as typical examples,represent virtually inexhaustive carbon sources and carbon-related energy on Earth.Upon conversion to higher-value forms(referred to as“up-carbonization”here),these abundant feedstocks provide viable opportunities for energy-rich fuels and sustainable platform chemicals production.However,many of the current methods for such up-carbonization still lack sufficient energy,cost,and material efficiency,which affect their economics and carbon-emissions footprint.With external electricity precisely delivered,discharge plasmas enable many stubborn reactions to occur under mild conditions,by creating locally intensified and highly reactive environments.This technology emerges as a novel,versatile technology platform for integrated or stand-alone conversion of carbon-rich resources.The plasma-based processes are compatible for integration with increasingly abundant and cost-effective renewable electricity,making the whole conversion carbon-neutral and further paving the plasma-electrified upcarbonization to be performance-,environment-,and economics-viable.Despite the chief interest in this emerging area,no review article brings together the state-of-the-art results from diverse disciplines and underlies basic mechanisms and chemistry underpinned.As such,this review aims to fill this gap and provide basic guidelines for future research and transformation,by providing an overview of the application of plasma techniques for carbon-rich resource conversion,with particular focus on the perspective of discharge plasmas,the fundamentals of why plasmas are particularly suited for upcarbonization,and featured examples of plasma-enabled resource valorization.With parallels drawn and specificity highlighted,we also discuss the technique shortcomings,current challenges,and research needs for future work.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51772080,51672208,51774259,and 51402093)the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province(2021A1515012356 and 2017A030313289)+4 种基金the project foundation from the Ministry of Education of Guangdong Province(2019KTSCX151)Shenzhen Government Plan of Science and Technology(JCYJ20180305125247308)the National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures,Nanjing University,EPSRC(EP/I013229/1)Royal Society and Newton Fund(NAF\R1\191294)Key Program for International S&T Cooperation Projects of Shaanxi Province(2019JZ-20,2019KWZ-03)。
文摘Semiconductors and the associated methodologies applied to electrochemistry have recently grown as an emerging field in energy materials and technologies.For example,semiconductor membranes and heterostructure fuel cells are new technological trend,which differ from the traditional fuel cell electrochemistry principle employing three basic functional components:anode,electrolyte,and cathode.The electrolyte is key to the device performance by providing an ionic charge flow pathway between the anode and cathode while preventing electron passage.In contrast,semiconductors and derived heterostructures with electron(hole)conducting materials have demonstrated to be much better ionic conductors than the conventional ionic electrolytes.The energy band structure and alignment,band bending and built-in electric field are all important elements in this context to realize the necessary fuel cell functionalities.This review further extends to semiconductor-based electrochemical energy conversion and storage,describing their fundamentals and working principles,with the intention of advancing the understanding of the roles of semiconductors and energy bands in electrochemical devices for energy conversion and storage,as well as applications to meet emerging demands widely involved in energy applications,such as photocatalysis/water splitting devices,batteries and solar cells.This review provides new ideas and new solutions to problems beyond the conventional electrochemistry and presents new interdisciplinary approaches to develop clean energy conversion and storage technologies.
文摘Clean Energy Technologies Research Institute(CETRI)was formerly known as the International Test Centre for CO_(2)Capture in the early 2000s.The original focus of the centre was to help lower the carbon intensity of the current energy sources to low-carbon ones in Canada.Currently,CETRI’s mandates have expanded and now include most of the low-carbon and near-carbon-free clean-energy research activities.Areas of research focus include carbon(CO_(2))capture,utilization and storage(CCUS),near-zero-emission hydrogen(H_(2))technologies,and waste-to-renewable fuels and chemicals.CETRI also brings together one of the most dynamic teams of researchers,industry leaders,innovators and educators in the clean and low-carbon energy fields.
文摘Introduction The Clean Energy Research Centre(CERC)is a multidisciplinary re-search hub dedicated to undertaking world-class clean-energy re-search,training,development and demonstrations.Our‘future today’research adds to the outstanding research endeavours and sterling reputation of the University of British Columbia(UBC)within Canada and globally.Our goal is to become a world leader and a research-de-velopment-demonstration powerhouse for innovative clean-energy solutions to climate change and sustainability problems.
文摘China Oil&Gas,as a prominent academic journal in the energy industry,has been dedicated to advancing academic research and industrial development in the oil and gas energy field.As one of the authoritative media outlets in the international energy sector,the magazine has long focused on the evolution of the global energy landscape and has organized and participated in several influential academic activities and research projects.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22271211)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Provincee(Nos.20210302123107 and 202202060301018)Huzhou Key Laboratory of Smart and Clean Energy(No.24CE03).
文摘Compared with other metal anodes such as lithium,sodium and potassium,carbon materials exhibit low redox potential,enhanced safety,significant low-cost advantages and decent electrochemical performance for large-scale metal-ion batteries and supercapacitors.Among the various carbon precursors,low-cost coal and coal derivatives are preferred due to their unique carbon structure with high carbon content.A variety of coal-derived carbon materials have been constructed using different strategies and have been investigated for diverse electrochemical energy storage due to their specific microstructures.In the short term,the electrochemical performance of coal-derived carbon materials is normal.However,it is imperative to develop low-cost and high-performance coal-derived carbon materials in order to reduce the cost of energy storage systems.Therefore,this review focuses on the microstructure modulation strategies for coal-based derived carbon materials to further enhance their electrochemical performance through heteroatom doping,defect engineering,interlayer engineering,crystallinity regulation,pore regulation and multi-strategy synergy.In addition,this review summarizes the enhancement mechanisms for modification strategies and analyses their limitations.Furthermore,current challenges and future research directions for the development of high-performance coal-based derived carbon materials are proposed in this review.It is anticipated that through novel modification strategies,coal-derived carbon materials will exhibit electrochemical performance comparable to that of carbon materials prepared from other precursors.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)through a grant provided by the Korean government(No.NRF-2021R1F1A1063451).
文摘Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrene sulfonate)(PEDOT:PSS)is a highly successful conductive polymer utilized as an electrode material in energy storage units for portable and wearable electronic de-vices.Nevertheless,employing PEDOT:PSS in supercapacitors(SC)in its pristine state presents challenges due to its suboptimal electrochemical performance and operational instability.To surmount these limita-tions,PEDOT:PSS has been integrated with carbon-based materials to form flexible electrodes,which ex-hibit physical and chemical stability during SC operation.We developed a streamlined fabrication process for high-performance SC electrodes composed of PEDOT:PSS and carbon quantum dots(CQDs).The CQDs were synthesized under microwave irradiation,yielding green-and red-light emissions.Through optimiz-ing the ratios of CQDs to PEDOT:PSS,the SC electrodes were prepared using a spray-coating technique,marking a significant improvement in device performance with a high volumetric capacitance(104.10 F cm-3),impressive energy density(19.68 Wh cm^(-3)),and excellent cyclic stability,retaining~85% of its original volumetric capacitance after 15,000 repeated GCD cycles.Moreover,the SCs,when utilized as a flexible substrate,demonstrated the ability to maintain up to~85% of their electrochemical performance even after 3,000 bending cycles(at a bending angle of 60°).These attributes render this hybrid composite an ideal candidate for a lightweight smart energy storage component in portable and wearable electronic technologies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22125903,22439003,22209175)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant 2022YFA1504100,2023YFB4005204)+1 种基金the Energy Revolution S&T Program of Yulin Innovation Institute of Clean Energy(Grant E412010508)the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis(No:2024SKL-A-001)。
文摘Microbatteries(MBs)are crucial to power miniaturized devices for the Internet of Things.In the evolutionary journey of MBs,fabrication technology emerges as the cornerstone,guiding the intricacies of their configuration designs,ensuring precision,and facilitating scalability for mass production.Photolithography stands out as an ideal technology,leveraging its unparalleled resolution,exceptional design flexibility,and entrenched position within the mature semiconductor industry.However,comprehensive reviews on its application in MB development remain scarce.This review aims to bridge that gap by thoroughly assessing the recent status and promising prospects of photolithographic microfabrication for MBs.Firstly,we delve into the fundamental principles and step-by-step procedures of photolithography,offering a nuanced understanding of its operational mechanisms and the criteria for photoresist selection.Subsequently,we highlighted the specific roles of photolithography in the fabrication of MBs,including its utilization as a template for creating miniaturized micropatterns,a protective layer during the etching process,a mold for soft lithography,a constituent of MB active component,and a sacrificial layer in the construction of micro-Swiss-roll structure.Finally,the review concludes with a summary of the key challenges and future perspectives of MBs fabricated by photolithography,providing comprehensive insights and sparking research inspiration in this field.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Number:51073067Scientific and Technological Development Program of Jilin Province,Grant/Award Number:20220201138GX.
文摘In recent years,renewable energy sources,which aim to replace rapidly depleting fossil fuels,face challenges due to limited energy storage and conversion technologies.To enhance energy storage and conversion efficiency,extensive research has been conducted in the academic community on numerous potential materials.Among these materials,metal fluorides have attracted significant attention due to their ionic metal-fluorine bonds and tunable electronic structures,attributed to the highest electronegativity of fluorine in their chemical composition.This makes them promising candidates for future electrochemical applications in various fields.However,metal fluorides encounter various challenges in different application directions.Therefore,we comprehensively review the applications of metal fluorides in the field of energy storage and conversion,aiming to deepen our understanding of their exhibited characteristics in different electrochemical processes.In this paper,we summarize the difficulties and improvement methods encountered in different types of battery applications and several typical electrode optimization strategies in the field of supercapacitors.In the field of water electrolysis,we focus on surface reconstruction and the critical role of fluorine,demonstrating the catalytic performance of metal fluorides from the perspectives of reconstruction mechanism and process analysis.Finally,we provide a summary and outlook for this field,aiming to offer guidance for future breakthroughs in the energy storage and conversion applications of metal fluorides.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52375274)the Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.LD21E050003)+1 种基金the Key R&D Program of Zhejiang Province(No.2023C01229)the Central Government Fund for Regional Science and Technology Development of China(No.2023ZY1033).
文摘The thermocline energy storage tank(TEST)serves as a crucial component in thermal energy storage systems,utilizing the working fluid that enters through a diffuser to store and harness energy.However,the conventional double-plate radial diffuser is ill-suited for a single-medium TEST’s full tank storage due to its unidirectional fluid inflow.There has been a notable lack of optimization analysis of diffusers.Two innovative tubular diffuser designs with reduced cross-sectional areas have been introduced:the annular-arranged diffuser(AAD)and the cross-arranged diffuser(CAD).To elucidate the impact of diffuser designs on energy storage efficiency,a 3D transient computational fluid dynamics(CFD)model was established to simulate a thermocline formation under two diffuser types.The model was validated against experimental data.Results showed that the thermocline of AAD was 11.39%thinner than that of a traditional double-plate diffuser.In the process of charging and discharging,the time-varying thermocline and factors influencing thermocline thickness were analyzed.Results indicate that in the mixed dominant region,increased turbulent kinetic energy correlates with reduced thermocline thickness.Notably,the AAD’s stable thermocline was 4.23%and 5.41%thinner than the CAD’s during charging and discharging,respectively,making the AAD preferable for engineering applications.The effects of tube diameter and orifice opening angle on temperature stratification performance were also examined.The findings suggest that an inclined impact jet and large-diameter tubes are more conducive to temperature stratification.Moreover,an orifice diameter optimization method was developed,which can decrease the thermocline by 6.78%.
文摘The whole concept and relative value of nuclear energy is being reassessed against the juxtaposed background of climate change induced by global warming versus the imperatives of international energy security.This research focuses on the new trends and developments of nuclear energy against the guidelines being set for attaining carbon neutrality and the demands for energy security.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52071171,52202248,22101105)Liaoning Province Centrally Guided Local Science and Technology Development Fund Program(2024JH6/100700010,2024JH6/100700011)+8 种基金Open Project of State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry(2024-35)Open Research Fund of Guangdong Advanced Carbon Materials Co.,Ltd.(Kargen-2024B1001),and Key Research Project of Department of Education of Liaoning Province(LJKZZ20220015)T.M.acknowledged the Australian Research Council(ARC)through Future Fellowship(FT210100298)Discovery Project(DP220100603)Linkage Project(LP210200504,LP220100088,LP230200897)Industrial Transformation Research Hub(IH240100009)schemesthe Australian Government through the Cooperative Research Centres Projects(CRCPXIII000077)the Australian Renewable Energy Agency(ARENA)as part of ARENA's Transformative Research Accelerating Commercialisation Program(TM021)European Commission's Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence(AuSpire)。
文摘Covalent organic frameworks(COFs)are newly developed crystalline substances that are garnering growing interest because of their ultrahigh porosity,crystalline nature,and easy-modified architecture,showing promise in the field of photocatalysis.However,it is difficult for pure COFs materials to achieve excellent photocatalytic hydrogen production due to their severe carrier recombination problems.To mitigate this crucial issue,establishing heterojunction is deemed an effective approach.Nonetheless,many of the metal-containing materials that have been used to construct heterojunctions with COFs own a number of drawbacks,including small specific surface area and rare active sites(for inorganic semiconductor materials),wider bandgaps and higher preparation costs(for MOFs).Therefore,it is necessary to choose metal-free materials that are easy to prepare.Red phosphorus(RP),as a semiconductor material without metal components,with suitable bandgap,moderate redox potential,relatively minimal toxicity,is affordable and readily available.Herein,a range of RP/TpPa-1-COF(RP/TP1C)composites have been successfully prepared through solvothermal method.The two-dimensional structure of the two materials causes strong interactions between the materials,and the construction of heterojunctions effectively inhibits the recombination of photogenic charge carriers.As a consequence,the 9%RP/TP1C composite,with the optimal photocatalytic ability,achieves a photocatalytic H2 evolution rate of 6.93 mmol g^(-1) h^(-1),demonstrating a 10.19-fold increase compared to that of bare RP and a 4.08-fold improvement over that of pure TP1C.This article offers a novel and innovative method for the advancement of efficient COF-based photocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2023YFB3809103)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52176203)+2 种基金the Key R&D Project of Shaanxi Province,China(No.2023KXJ-283)the Key R&D Project of Shaanxi Province,China(No.2024CY2-GJHX-19)the“Young Talent Support Plan”of Xi’an Jiaotong University(No.QB-A-JZB2015004)。
文摘Owing to high thermal stability and large reaction enthalpy,Mg H_(2) has high reaction temperatures and sluggish reaction kinetics in the dehydrogenation process,which consumes lots of energy.To achieve hydrogen release with low energy consumption,accelerated reaction rate,and high heating uniformity,this paper proposes a novel method of graphite responsive microwave-assisted thermal management with NaTiO_(x)H catalyst.A multi-physics model of the 5 wt%NaTiO_(x)H catalyzed Mg H_(2) reactor integrated with a microwave generator is developed to investigate the reaction,heat and mass transfer process of hydrogen release.It is found that the graphite responsive microwave heating method could improve the temperature uniformity of reaction bed,reduce the energy consumption by at least 10.71%and save the hydrogen release time by 53.49% compared with the traditional electric heating method.Moreover,the hydrogen desorption thermodynamics could be improved with the increase of microwave power.The hydrogen release time is shortened by 19.55%with the increase of 20 W microwave power.Meanwhile,it is also concluded that the microwave excitation frequency of 2.1 GHz and the graphite content of 2 wt%have better heating performance.Therefore,it can be verified that the graphite responsive microwave heating helps to low-energy and accelerated hydrogen release from MgH_(2) hydrogen storage reactor.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants 22125903,51925207,22439003)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant 2022YFA1504100,2023YFB4005204)+2 种基金the State Key Laboratory of Catalysis(No:2024SKL-A-001,2024SKL-B-003)the Energy Revolution S&T Program of Yulin Innovation Institute of Clean Energy(Grant E412010508,E411070316,E411100705)DICP(DICP I202324,DICP I202471)。
文摘Na metal batteries(SMBs)have emerged as a fascinating choice for large-scale energy storage.However,dendrite formation on Na metal anode has been acknowledged to cause inferior cycling stability and safety issues.Herein,we report the design of atomic indium-decorated graphene(In/G)to inhibit the growth of Na dendrites and substantially improve the stability of high-energy-density SMBs.Benefiting from the high-valence In-O-C configuration and evenly distributed sodiophilic sites,the In/G promotes uniform nucleation and in-plane growth of Na on the electrode surface,resulting in the intrinsic suppression of Na dendrites.Remarkably,the In/G@Na||Na batteries exhibit excellent long-term cyclability with 160 h at 8 mA cm^(-2)and ultralow overpotential of 110 mV at 10 mA cm^(-2).The Na_(3)V_(2)(PO_(4))_(3)||In/G@Na full batteries show exceptionally high reversible discharge capacity of 61 mAh g^(-1)at an ultrahigh rate of 40 C and extremely low capacity decay rate of only 0.021%per cycle over 300 cycles at 1 C.Therefore,this strategy provides a new direction for the development of next-generation high-energydensity SMBs.
基金financial support was provided by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52476146,52006008,and 52471219)the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2023A1515140059 and 2025A1515011255)+2 种基金the Peking University Third Hospital Haidian transformation project(HDCXZHKC2023210)the National Foreign Expert Individual Human Project(Category H,No.H20240116)the State Key Laboratory of New Ceramic Materials Tsinghua University(No.KFZD202402).
文摘The latent heat thermal energy storage system with solid-liquid phase-change material(SLPCM-LHTES)as energy storage medium provides outstanding advantages such as system simplicity,stable temperature control,and high energy storage density,showing great potential toward addressing the energy storage problems associated with decentralized,intermittent,and unstable renewable energy sources.Notably,effective heat transfer within the SLPCM-LHTES is crucial for extending its application potential.Therefore,a comprehensive understanding of the heat transfer processes in SLPCM-LHTES from a theoretical perspective is necessary.In this review,we propose a three-stage heat transfer pathway in SLPCM-LHTES,including external heating,interfacial heat transfer,and intrinsic phase transition processes.From the perspective of this three-stage pathway,the theoretical basis of heat transfer processes and typical efficiency enhancement strategies in SLPCM-LHTES are summarized.Moreover,an overview of the typical applications of SLPCM-LHTES in various fields,such as building energy efficiency,textiles and garments,and battery thermal management,is presented.Finally,the remaining challenges and possible avenues of research in this burgeoning field will also be discussed.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.U24B20198,22308139,52071171,52202248)the Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2023-MS-140)+8 种基金the Key Research Project of Department of Education of Liaoning Province(LJKZZ20220015)the Australian Research Council(ARC)through Future Fellowship(FT210100298)Discovery Project(DP220100603)Linkage Project(LP210200504,LP220100088,LP230200897)the Industrial Transformation Research Hub(IH240100009)schemesthe Australian Government through the Cooperative Research Centres Projects(CRCPXIII000077)the Australian Renewable Energy Agency(ARENA)as part of ARENA’s Transformative Research Accelerating Commercialisation Program(TM021)European Commission’s Australia-Spain Network for Innovation and Research Excellence(AuSpire)the Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Clean and Efficient Coal Utilization,Taiyuan University of Technology(MJNYSKL202301)。
文摘Aqueous Zn-N_(2)batteries with unique configuration are of potential for simultaneous N_(2)electro reduction and electricity generation,in which the electrocatalysts are critical for improving the NH_(3)yield and the energy efficiency.Herein,a heterostructure Nb_(2)O_(5)/Nb_(2)CT_(x)with abundant exposed Nb active sites and tuned electron density has been synthesized by in situ formation and anchoring of Nb_(2)O_(5) nanoparticles on the surface of Nb_(2)CT_(x)MXene,which shows an enhanced N_(2)adsorption/activation capacity.The heterostructure Nb_(2)O_(5/)Nb_(2)CT_(x)was used as the cathode of Zn-N_(2)battery that can deliver a peak power density of 1.25 mW cm^(-2)in 1.0 M KOH and can continuously produce NH_(3)with a yield of3.62μg h^(-1)mg_(ca)^(t-1).The NH_(3)formed in the battery system can be easily collected as a net product without circulating the electrolyte.Moreover,the Nb_(2)O_(5/)Nb_(2)CT_(x)has a long durability,evidenced by 70 h of operation at-0.4 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode,which is the highest among the MXene-based electrocatalysts reported thus far.This work may provide a new methodology based on Zn-N_(2)battery for sustainable and large-scale NH_(3)production with minimal energy consumption.
基金the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council(EPSRC)for funding the researchUK India Education Research Initiative(UKIERI)for funding support.
文摘This review provides an insightful and comprehensive exploration of the emerging 2D material borophene,both pristine and modified,emphasizing its unique attributes and potential for sustainable applications.Borophene’s distinctive properties include its anisotropic crystal structures that contribute to its exceptional mechanical and electronic properties.The material exhibits superior electrical and thermal conductivity,surpassing many other 2D materials.Borophene’s unique atomic spin arrangements further diversify its potential application for magnetism.Surface and interface engineering,through doping,functionalization,and synthesis of hybridized and nanocomposite borophene-based systems,is crucial for tailoring borophene’s properties to specific applications.This review aims to address this knowledge gap through a comprehensive and critical analysis of different synthetic and functionalisation methods,to enhance surface reactivity by increasing active sites through doping and surface modifications.These approaches optimize diffusion pathways improving accessibility for catalytic reactions,and tailor the electronic density to tune the optical and electronic behavior.Key applications explored include energy systems(batteries,supercapacitors,and hydrogen storage),catalysis for hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions,sensors,and optoelectronics for advanced photonic devices.The key to all these applications relies on strategies to introduce heteroatoms for tuning electronic and catalytic properties,employ chemical modifications to enhance stability and leverage borophene’s conductivity and reactivity for advanced photonics.Finally,the review addresses challenges and proposes solutions such as encapsulation,functionalization,and integration with composites to mitigate oxidation sensitivity and overcome scalability barriers,enabling sustainable,commercial-scale applications.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52506188,52476215)Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province(2024-MS-139,2024JH3/10200047)Scientific Research Program of Department of Education of Liaoning Province(310125042,LJ212410143033。
文摘In this paper,the Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst with 15%Ni content was prepared using cordierite as a matrix,and the catalyst was modified with 10%NaOH to study the methanation performance of biomass gasification simulated gas based on alkali-modified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst.BET,TEM,H_(2)-TPR,XRD,CO_(2)-TPD and TG were used to characterize the physicochemical properties of the catalyst before and after modification.The results indicated that the CO conversion rate trends of unmodified and modified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalysts over 2 h were fundamentally consistent.However,the Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) catalysts modified for 2 h demonstrated significantly enhanced performance compared to those modified for 1 h.Regarding CH4 selectivity,the modified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) catalyst exhibited markedly better performance than the unmodified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) catalyst,confirming the enhanced methane performance of the alkali-modified Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst.Under optimized conditions(H_(2)/CO volume ratio of 3∶1,space velocity of 10000 mL/(g·h),and temperature of 400℃),the methanation performance of the Ni/Al_(2)O_(3) monolithic catalyst modified for 2 h reached its peak,achieving a CO conversion rate of 97%with 100%CH4 selectivity.
基金Supported by National Key Research&Development Program of China (2022YFB4201800)Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (52130610)。
文摘Lignin-derived oxygenated aromatics,particularly phenols and aromatic ethers obtained through depolymerization,represent promising feedstocks for synthesizing high-density and high-heat-sink aviation fuels via alkylation-hydrogenation processes.This study systematically evaluates the catalytic performance of various zeolites(Hβ,HZSM-5,MCM-41 and HUSY)in the alkylation reaction of phenol with cyclohexanol.Characterization results demonstrate that HUSY zeolite showed superior catalytic activity compared to other zeolites,attributable to its favorable pore architecture and well-balanced acid site distribution that synergistically facilitate molecular diffusion and catalytic transformations.To further enhance the catalytic properties,HUSY zeolite was modified with citric acid at various concentrations and compared with those treated with NaOH and oxalic acid.The results revealed that citric acid treatment preserved the crystallinity of the zeolite while modulating its acid distribution and pore structure.All modified zeolites enhanced phenol alkylation activity.Notably,the HUSY-0.5M catalyst,which exhibited the highest medium-strong acid to total acid ratio,achieved superior catalytic performance,80.4%conversion of phenol and 99.6%selectivity for alkylation products.The catalyst also exhibited high activity in the alkylation of various lignin-derived compounds,demonstrating its broad applicability.This work provides a new strategy for the valorization of lignin-derived phenols into high-value fuel precursors through alkylation.
文摘Herein,antibacterial silver‑doped fluorescent carbon dots(Ag‑CDs)were synthesized through a stepwise hydrothermal method,with polyethyleneimine(PEI),citric acid(CA),and silver nitrate(AgNO3)serving as precursors.The applicability and antimicrobial efficacy of these nanomaterials were systematically investigated for metal ion sensing.Experimental evidence demonstrated that the Ag‑CDs exhibited a pronounced fluorescence quenching response toward ferric ions(Fe^(3+)),enabling their quantitative determination via a linear concentration‑dependent relationship.These Ag‑CDs exhibited significant inhibitory effects on biofilm growth and disruption for both Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.Mechanism investigations indicate that Ag‑CDs induced the death of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by disrupting their bacterial morphology and structure,triggering the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species(ROS),and impairing their antioxidant defense system.
