Hollow fiber renewal liquid membrane(HFRLM) method was proposed based on the surface renewal theory for removal of aniline from waste water. The system of aniline + D2 EHPA in kerosene + HCl was used. Aqueous layer di...Hollow fiber renewal liquid membrane(HFRLM) method was proposed based on the surface renewal theory for removal of aniline from waste water. The system of aniline + D2 EHPA in kerosene + HCl was used. Aqueous layer diffusion in the feed phase is the rate-control step, and the influence of lumen side flow rate on the mass transfer is more significant than that on the shell side. The resistance of overall mass transfer is greatly reduced because of the mass transfer intensification in the renewal of liquid membrane on the lumen side. The driving force of mass transfer can be considered as a function of distribution equilibrium, and the overall mass transfer coefficient increases with the increase of p H in the feed solution, HCl concentration and D2 EHPA concentration, and decreases with the increase of initial aniline concentration. A mass transfer model is developed for HFRLM based on the surface renewal theory. The calculated results agree well with experimental results. The HFRLM process is a promising method for aniline wastewater treatment.展开更多
In the process of membrane absorption,spontaneous wetting of hydrophobic microporous membrane causes membrane modification and increases membrane phase mass transfer resistance,which have attracted wide interest.Howev...In the process of membrane absorption,spontaneous wetting of hydrophobic microporous membrane causes membrane modification and increases membrane phase mass transfer resistance,which have attracted wide interest.However,due to the limitations of previous testing methods,the study of the spontaneous membrane wetting process is limited.Herein,we present a method for monitoring spontaneous membrane wetting by measuring its alternating current(AC)impedance.The impedance tests of the PVDF flat membranes and hollow fiber membranes were conducted in a two-electrode system.The results of equivalent circuit fitting indicate that the impedance value of the unwetted membrane is about 1.02×10^(10)Ω,which is close to the theoretical value of 1.4×10^(10)Ω,and this method can quantify the electrochemical impedance value of membranes with different degrees of spontaneous wetting.In addition,a method of impedance test for real-time monitoring of spontaneous wetting was designed.During the experiment,the timeliness and continuity of this method are confirmed with exact judgment under different conditions.In future work,the impedance data will be used to build model to predict the percentage of membrane wetting degree.展开更多
Separation membrane with high flux is generally encouraged in industrial application,because of the tremendous needs for decreasing membrane areas,usage costs and space requirements.The most effective and direct metho...Separation membrane with high flux is generally encouraged in industrial application,because of the tremendous needs for decreasing membrane areas,usage costs and space requirements.The most effective and direct method for obtaining the high flux is to decrease membrane thickness.Polyamide(PA)nanofiltration membrane is conventionally prepared by the direct interfacial polymerization(IP)on substrate surface,and results in a thick PA layer.In this work,we proposed a strategy that constructing triazine-based porous organic polymer(TRZ-POP)as the interlayer to prepare the ultrathin PA nanofiltration membranes.TRZ-POP is firstly deposited on the polyethersulfone substrate,and then the formed TRZ-POP provides more adhesion sites towards PA based on its high specific surface areas.The chemical bonding between terminal amine group of TRZ-POP and the amide group of PA further improves the binding force,and strengthens the stability of PA layer.More importantly,the high porosity of TRZPOP layer causes the higher polymerization of initial PA owning to the stored sufficient amino monomer;and H-bonding interaction between amine groups of TRZ-POP and piperazine(PIP)can astrict the release of PIP.Thus,IP process is controlled,and the thinnest thickness of prepared PA layer is only<15 nm.As expected,PA/TRZ-POP membrane shows a more excellent water flux of 1414 L·m^(-2)·h^(-1)·MPa^(-1)than that of the state-of-the-art nanofiltration membranes,and without sacrificing dye rejection.The build of TRZPOP interlayer develops a new method for obtaining a high-flux nanofiltration membrane.展开更多
Laccase was immobilized on the ceramic-chitosan composite support by using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent. The immobilization conditions and characterization of the immobilized enzyme were investigated. T...Laccase was immobilized on the ceramic-chitosan composite support by using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent. The immobilization conditions and characterization of the immobilized enzyme were investigated. The immobilization of laccase was successfully realized when 3.0 mL of 1.25 mg/mL of laccase at a pH value of 4.0 reacted with 0.15 g of ceramic-chitosan composite support(CCCS) at 4 ℃ for 24 h. The immobilized enzyme exhibited a maximum activity at pH 3.0. The optimal temperatures for immobilized enzyme were 25 ℃ and 50 ℃. The K_m value of immobilized laccase for ABTS was 66.64 μmol/L at a pH value of 3.0 at 25 ℃. Compared with free laccase, the thermal, operating and storage stability of immobilized laccase was improved after the immobilization.展开更多
The increase in energy demand caused by industrialization leads to abundant CO_2 emissions into atmosphere and induces abrupt rise in earth temperature. It is vital to acquire relatively simple and cost-effective tech...The increase in energy demand caused by industrialization leads to abundant CO_2 emissions into atmosphere and induces abrupt rise in earth temperature. It is vital to acquire relatively simple and cost-effective technologies to separate CO_2 from the flue gas and reduce its environmental impact. Solid adsorption is now considered an economic and least interfering way to capture CO_2, in that it can accomplish the goal of small energy penalty and few modifications to power plants. In this regard, we attempt to review the CO_2 adsorption performances of several types of solid adsorbents, including zeolites, clays, activated carbons, alkali metal oxides and carbonates, silica materials, metal–organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and polymerized high internal phase emulsions. These solid adsorbents have been assessed in their CO_2 adsorption capacities along with other important parameters including adsorption kinetics, effect of water, recycling stability and regenerability. In particular,the superior properties of adsorbents enhanced by impregnating or grafting amine groups have been discussed for developing applicable candidates for industrial CO_2 capture.展开更多
The degradation capacity of advanced oxidants generated from oxygen reduction was investigated in model effluent containing chlorobenzene, aniline and benzene through the advanced oxidation processes(AOPs). Intermedia...The degradation capacity of advanced oxidants generated from oxygen reduction was investigated in model effluent containing chlorobenzene, aniline and benzene through the advanced oxidation processes(AOPs). Intermediate products of the degradation process were determined by GC–MS, and they contributed to specify the degradation pathways of monoaromatic compounds. The study particularly focused on the influence of the dosage of the oxidant, pH and the initial concentration of organic compounds on the degradation effectiveness.When the dosage of oxidant was 4 wt% and the pH was 7, the maximum degradation rates of 74.83% chlorobenzene, 70.32% aniline and 37.69% benzene were achieved. Furthermore, microwave was applied to intensify the oxidation process under optimal operation conditions, and the degradation rates were increased to 87.85% chlorobenzene, 89.11% aniline and 39.03% benzene, respectively.展开更多
This study presents a novel technique for the controllable preparation of photoluminescent substrates to enhance the photochemical microfluidic synthesis of vitamin D_3.The dip-coating method to prepare the substrates...This study presents a novel technique for the controllable preparation of photoluminescent substrates to enhance the photochemical microfluidic synthesis of vitamin D_3.The dip-coating method to prepare the substrates was experimentally optimized,and the corresponding emission behaviors were systematically investigated.The substrates were successfully used to enhance the ultraviolet B(UVB) emission of a low-power light source(e.g.,an 8 W lamp),whose UVB emission intensity was increased by approximately 11 times.By virtue of the novel light source,the productivity of a single set of photochemical microreactor with a 12-meter-long channel(0.6 mm i.d.) was increased to 1.83 kg·a^(-1),which was 42% higher than that of a 100 W lamp,and no cooling devices were used.The method is simple and has great potential to replace traditional medium-pressure mercury lamps for UVB-irradiated photochemical reactions.展开更多
This paper investigated the influences of surface properties of carbon support and nickel precursors(nickel nitrate, nickel chloride and nickel acetate) on Ni nanoparticle sizes and catalytic performances for steam re...This paper investigated the influences of surface properties of carbon support and nickel precursors(nickel nitrate, nickel chloride and nickel acetate) on Ni nanoparticle sizes and catalytic performances for steam reforming of toluene. Treatment with nitric acid helped to increase the amount of functional groups on the surface and hydrophilic nature of carbon support, leading to a homogeneous distribution of Ni nanoparticles. The thermal decomposition products of nickel precursor also played an important role, Ni nanoparticles supported on carbon treated with acid using nickel nitrate as the precursor exhibited the smallest mean diameter of 4.5 nm. With the loading amount increased from 6 wt% to 18 wt%, the mean particle size of Ni nanoparticles varied from4.5 nm to 9.1 nm. The as-prepared catalyst showed a high catalytic activity and a good stability for toluene steam reforming: 98.1% conversion of toluene was obtained with the Ni content of 12 wt% and the S/C ratio of3, and the conversion only decreased to 92.0% after 700 min. Because of the high activity, good stability, and low cost, the as-prepared catalyst opens up new opportunities for tar removing.展开更多
Filtration is one of the most effective methods to remove suspended fine particles from air. In filtration processes,pressure drop of compact dust cake causes problems in efficiency and economy, which has received inc...Filtration is one of the most effective methods to remove suspended fine particles from air. In filtration processes,pressure drop of compact dust cake causes problems in efficiency and economy, which has received increasing attention and still remains challenging. In this study, we developed a novel technique to intensify the filtration of fine particles with efficient humidification. Two strategies for humidification, including ultrasonic atomization and steam humidification(controlling of ambient humidity), were employed and proved to be both effective. The regeneration frequency of the filter could be reduced by 55% with ultrasonic atomization, while steam humidification could lead to a 78% reduction in regeneration frequency. The effect of operating conditions on pressure drop and the mass loading during filtration were investigated. The dust cake showed a loose and porous structure with an optimized droplet-to-particle ratio. With the ratio of 1.53 and 0.0282, the maximum mass loading was 552 g·m-2upon the ultrasonic atomization and 720 g·m-2upon the steam humidification. The results show that humidification could slow down the increase of pressure drop during filtration and improve the efficiency of process.展开更多
The recovery or capture of one or more components from gas mixture by membrane separation has become a research focus in recent years.This study investigates the gas-membrane solution equilibrium,for which Henry's...The recovery or capture of one or more components from gas mixture by membrane separation has become a research focus in recent years.This study investigates the gas-membrane solution equilibrium,for which Henry's law is not applicable if the gas phase is a mixture.This problem can be solved by using UNIQUAC model to calculate the activity coefficient of gas dissolved in the membrane.A method was proposed in this study to obtain the gas-membrane interaction parameter for UNIQUAC model.By the experiments of gas permeation through polydimethylsiloxane PDMS membrane,the solubility coefficients of some gases(N2,CO2,CH4) were measured.Through non-linear fitting UNIQUAC model to the experimental results from this study and in literature(H2,O2,C3H8),the gas-membrane interaction parameters for these gases were obtained.Based on these parameters,the activity coefficients of the dissolved gas were calculated by UNIQUAC model,and their values agree well with the experimental data.These results confirm the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method,which makes it possible to better predict gas-membrane solution equilibrium.展开更多
Microfluidic systems provide a powerful platform for preparing,functionalizing,and manipulating nano-/micro-materials.In this review,we summarize the characteristics of state-of-the-art microfluidic techniques and the...Microfluidic systems provide a powerful platform for preparing,functionalizing,and manipulating nano-/micro-materials.In this review,we summarize the characteristics of state-of-the-art microfluidic techniques and their application to processing novel nano-/micro-materials with tunable size,shape,morphology,composition,and properties.A variety of synthesis strategies based on novel microfiuidic devices are presented and compared,including their integration with real-time monitoring,external fields,and automatic feedback control.Novel functional nano-/micro-materials with complex structures have been controllably prepared and post-processed to obtain high-quality products.Strategies for controlling and tuning physical and chemical properties are also examined in terms of the design and function of microfluidic platforms.We provide an outlook on future developments in the processing of nano-/micro-materials by microfluidic technologies.展开更多
In this work,we proposed a novel strategy for the photocatalytic degradation of the target pollutants tetracycline(TC)and methylene blue(MB)using core–shell dual metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)composites.A series of m...In this work,we proposed a novel strategy for the photocatalytic degradation of the target pollutants tetracycline(TC)and methylene blue(MB)using core–shell dual metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)composites.A series of mesoporous composites MIL-53@UiO-66 were synthesized by solvent-thermal synthesis via coating UiO-66 on the surface of MIL-53.The results show that under the same degradation conditions,only 30 and 15 min are needed to degrade 93%of TC and 96%of MB in the photo-Fenton reaction system,respectively.The amorphous shell layer brings stronger adsorption to the catalyst.MIL-53@UiO-66 composites with equalizing Fermi level are formed to promote photon absorption and electron transfer.Meanwhile,the MIL-53@UiO-66 composites with excellent stability will be a promising catalyst for environmental remediation.展开更多
In_(2)O_(3)is an effective electrocatalyst to convert CO_(2)to formic acid(HCOOH),but its inherent poor electrical conductivity limits the efficient charge transfer during the reaction.Additionally,the tendency of In_...In_(2)O_(3)is an effective electrocatalyst to convert CO_(2)to formic acid(HCOOH),but its inherent poor electrical conductivity limits the efficient charge transfer during the reaction.Additionally,the tendency of In_(2)O_(3)particles to agglomerate during synthesis further limits the exposure of active sites.Here we address these issues by leveraging the template effect of graphene oxide and employing InBDC as a self-sacrificing template for the pyrolysis synthesis of In_(2)O_(3)@C.The resulting In_(2)O_(3)@C/rGO-600 material features In_(2)O_(3)@C nanocubes uniformly anchored on a support of reduced graphene oxide(rGO),significantly enhancing the active sites exposure.The conductive rGO network facilitates charge transfer during electrocatalysis,and the presence of oxygen vacancies generated during pyrolysis,combined with the strong electron-donating ability of rGO,enhances the adsorption and activation of CO_(2).In performance evaluation,In_(2)O_(3)@C/rGO-600 exhibits a remarkable HCOOH Faradaic efficiency exceeding 94.0%over a broad potential window of−0.7 to−1.0 V(vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)),with the highest value of 97.9%at−0.9 V(vs.RHE)in a H-cell.Moreover,the material demonstrates an excellent cathodic energy efficiency of 71.6%at−0.7 V(vs.RHE).The study underscores the efficacy of uniformly anchoring metal oxide nanoparticles onto rGO for enhancing the electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction performance of materials.展开更多
We experimentally studied the catalytic performances of a series of Brrnsted-Lewis acidic N-methyl-2-pyrrolidonium metal chlorides （[Hnmp]Cl/MClx, where M=Fe, Zn, A1, or Cu） for the hydrolysis of microcrystalline ce...We experimentally studied the catalytic performances of a series of Brrnsted-Lewis acidic N-methyl-2-pyrrolidonium metal chlorides （[Hnmp]Cl/MClx, where M=Fe, Zn, A1, or Cu） for the hydrolysis of microcrystalline cellulose （MCC） and cotton to produce reducing sugar. A variety of factors, such as temperature, time, ionic liquid （IL） species, IL dosage, and the concentra- tion of the metal chloride were investigated. [Hnmp]Cl/FeCl3 presented the best hydrolysis performance, affording a 98.8% yield of total reducing sugar from MCC （1 h, 100 ℃, 0.1 g MCC, 0.2 g acidic IL, 2.0 g [Bmim]Cl as solvent）, which is better than or comparable to results previously obtained with other -SO3H functionalized acidic ILs. The hydrolysis performances of [Hnmp]Cl/MClx were rationalized using density functional theory calculations, which indicated that interactions between the metal chlorides and the cellulose, including charge-transfer interactions are important in the hydrolysis of cellulose and degra- dation of glucose. This work shows that Bronsted-Lewis acidic ILs are potential catalysts for the hydrolysis of cellulose to produce sugar.展开更多
基金Supported by the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University(NCET-100210)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21076011 and 21276012)
文摘Hollow fiber renewal liquid membrane(HFRLM) method was proposed based on the surface renewal theory for removal of aniline from waste water. The system of aniline + D2 EHPA in kerosene + HCl was used. Aqueous layer diffusion in the feed phase is the rate-control step, and the influence of lumen side flow rate on the mass transfer is more significant than that on the shell side. The resistance of overall mass transfer is greatly reduced because of the mass transfer intensification in the renewal of liquid membrane on the lumen side. The driving force of mass transfer can be considered as a function of distribution equilibrium, and the overall mass transfer coefficient increases with the increase of p H in the feed solution, HCl concentration and D2 EHPA concentration, and decreases with the increase of initial aniline concentration. A mass transfer model is developed for HFRLM based on the surface renewal theory. The calculated results agree well with experimental results. The HFRLM process is a promising method for aniline wastewater treatment.
基金Fanatical support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21576011)and the kind supply of electrochemical workstation from Prof。
文摘In the process of membrane absorption,spontaneous wetting of hydrophobic microporous membrane causes membrane modification and increases membrane phase mass transfer resistance,which have attracted wide interest.However,due to the limitations of previous testing methods,the study of the spontaneous membrane wetting process is limited.Herein,we present a method for monitoring spontaneous membrane wetting by measuring its alternating current(AC)impedance.The impedance tests of the PVDF flat membranes and hollow fiber membranes were conducted in a two-electrode system.The results of equivalent circuit fitting indicate that the impedance value of the unwetted membrane is about 1.02×10^(10)Ω,which is close to the theoretical value of 1.4×10^(10)Ω,and this method can quantify the electrochemical impedance value of membranes with different degrees of spontaneous wetting.In addition,a method of impedance test for real-time monitoring of spontaneous wetting was designed.During the experiment,the timeliness and continuity of this method are confirmed with exact judgment under different conditions.In future work,the impedance data will be used to build model to predict the percentage of membrane wetting degree.
基金funded by National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFC2101202)Bingtuan Science and Technology Program (2022DB025)+3 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation (2222015)Hebei Province Key Research and Development Program (21327316D)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (2021M700011)the long-term subsidy mechanism from the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Education of China。
文摘Separation membrane with high flux is generally encouraged in industrial application,because of the tremendous needs for decreasing membrane areas,usage costs and space requirements.The most effective and direct method for obtaining the high flux is to decrease membrane thickness.Polyamide(PA)nanofiltration membrane is conventionally prepared by the direct interfacial polymerization(IP)on substrate surface,and results in a thick PA layer.In this work,we proposed a strategy that constructing triazine-based porous organic polymer(TRZ-POP)as the interlayer to prepare the ultrathin PA nanofiltration membranes.TRZ-POP is firstly deposited on the polyethersulfone substrate,and then the formed TRZ-POP provides more adhesion sites towards PA based on its high specific surface areas.The chemical bonding between terminal amine group of TRZ-POP and the amide group of PA further improves the binding force,and strengthens the stability of PA layer.More importantly,the high porosity of TRZPOP layer causes the higher polymerization of initial PA owning to the stored sufficient amino monomer;and H-bonding interaction between amine groups of TRZ-POP and piperazine(PIP)can astrict the release of PIP.Thus,IP process is controlled,and the thinnest thickness of prepared PA layer is only<15 nm.As expected,PA/TRZ-POP membrane shows a more excellent water flux of 1414 L·m^(-2)·h^(-1)·MPa^(-1)than that of the state-of-the-art nanofiltration membranes,and without sacrificing dye rejection.The build of TRZPOP interlayer develops a new method for obtaining a high-flux nanofiltration membrane.
文摘Laccase was immobilized on the ceramic-chitosan composite support by using glutaraldehyde as the cross-linking reagent. The immobilization conditions and characterization of the immobilized enzyme were investigated. The immobilization of laccase was successfully realized when 3.0 mL of 1.25 mg/mL of laccase at a pH value of 4.0 reacted with 0.15 g of ceramic-chitosan composite support(CCCS) at 4 ℃ for 24 h. The immobilized enzyme exhibited a maximum activity at pH 3.0. The optimal temperatures for immobilized enzyme were 25 ℃ and 50 ℃. The K_m value of immobilized laccase for ABTS was 66.64 μmol/L at a pH value of 3.0 at 25 ℃. Compared with free laccase, the thermal, operating and storage stability of immobilized laccase was improved after the immobilization.
基金Supported by the National Key Research & Development Program of China(2017YFB0603302)
文摘The increase in energy demand caused by industrialization leads to abundant CO_2 emissions into atmosphere and induces abrupt rise in earth temperature. It is vital to acquire relatively simple and cost-effective technologies to separate CO_2 from the flue gas and reduce its environmental impact. Solid adsorption is now considered an economic and least interfering way to capture CO_2, in that it can accomplish the goal of small energy penalty and few modifications to power plants. In this regard, we attempt to review the CO_2 adsorption performances of several types of solid adsorbents, including zeolites, clays, activated carbons, alkali metal oxides and carbonates, silica materials, metal–organic frameworks, covalent organic frameworks, and polymerized high internal phase emulsions. These solid adsorbents have been assessed in their CO_2 adsorption capacities along with other important parameters including adsorption kinetics, effect of water, recycling stability and regenerability. In particular,the superior properties of adsorbents enhanced by impregnating or grafting amine groups have been discussed for developing applicable candidates for industrial CO_2 capture.
基金Supported by the Key Technologies R&D Program of China(2011BAE111300)
文摘The degradation capacity of advanced oxidants generated from oxygen reduction was investigated in model effluent containing chlorobenzene, aniline and benzene through the advanced oxidation processes(AOPs). Intermediate products of the degradation process were determined by GC–MS, and they contributed to specify the degradation pathways of monoaromatic compounds. The study particularly focused on the influence of the dosage of the oxidant, pH and the initial concentration of organic compounds on the degradation effectiveness.When the dosage of oxidant was 4 wt% and the pH was 7, the maximum degradation rates of 74.83% chlorobenzene, 70.32% aniline and 37.69% benzene were achieved. Furthermore, microwave was applied to intensify the oxidation process under optimal operation conditions, and the degradation rates were increased to 87.85% chlorobenzene, 89.11% aniline and 39.03% benzene, respectively.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21978008, 21606008)the State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering (SKL-ChE-17A02)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (JD2017)。
文摘This study presents a novel technique for the controllable preparation of photoluminescent substrates to enhance the photochemical microfluidic synthesis of vitamin D_3.The dip-coating method to prepare the substrates was experimentally optimized,and the corresponding emission behaviors were systematically investigated.The substrates were successfully used to enhance the ultraviolet B(UVB) emission of a low-power light source(e.g.,an 8 W lamp),whose UVB emission intensity was increased by approximately 11 times.By virtue of the novel light source,the productivity of a single set of photochemical microreactor with a 12-meter-long channel(0.6 mm i.d.) was increased to 1.83 kg·a^(-1),which was 42% higher than that of a 100 W lamp,and no cooling devices were used.The method is simple and has great potential to replace traditional medium-pressure mercury lamps for UVB-irradiated photochemical reactions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21606008,21436002)the National Basic Research Foundation of China(2013CB733600)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(ZY1630,JD1617,buctrc201616,and buctrc201617)
文摘This paper investigated the influences of surface properties of carbon support and nickel precursors(nickel nitrate, nickel chloride and nickel acetate) on Ni nanoparticle sizes and catalytic performances for steam reforming of toluene. Treatment with nitric acid helped to increase the amount of functional groups on the surface and hydrophilic nature of carbon support, leading to a homogeneous distribution of Ni nanoparticles. The thermal decomposition products of nickel precursor also played an important role, Ni nanoparticles supported on carbon treated with acid using nickel nitrate as the precursor exhibited the smallest mean diameter of 4.5 nm. With the loading amount increased from 6 wt% to 18 wt%, the mean particle size of Ni nanoparticles varied from4.5 nm to 9.1 nm. The as-prepared catalyst showed a high catalytic activity and a good stability for toluene steam reforming: 98.1% conversion of toluene was obtained with the Ni content of 12 wt% and the S/C ratio of3, and the conversion only decreased to 92.0% after 700 min. Because of the high activity, good stability, and low cost, the as-prepared catalyst opens up new opportunities for tar removing.
基金Supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China(863 Program)(No.2013AA065003)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21276011)the Ph.D.Programs Foundation of Ministry of Education of China(200800100001)
文摘Filtration is one of the most effective methods to remove suspended fine particles from air. In filtration processes,pressure drop of compact dust cake causes problems in efficiency and economy, which has received increasing attention and still remains challenging. In this study, we developed a novel technique to intensify the filtration of fine particles with efficient humidification. Two strategies for humidification, including ultrasonic atomization and steam humidification(controlling of ambient humidity), were employed and proved to be both effective. The regeneration frequency of the filter could be reduced by 55% with ultrasonic atomization, while steam humidification could lead to a 78% reduction in regeneration frequency. The effect of operating conditions on pressure drop and the mass loading during filtration were investigated. The dust cake showed a loose and porous structure with an optimized droplet-to-particle ratio. With the ratio of 1.53 and 0.0282, the maximum mass loading was 552 g·m-2upon the ultrasonic atomization and 720 g·m-2upon the steam humidification. The results show that humidification could slow down the increase of pressure drop during filtration and improve the efficiency of process.
文摘The recovery or capture of one or more components from gas mixture by membrane separation has become a research focus in recent years.This study investigates the gas-membrane solution equilibrium,for which Henry's law is not applicable if the gas phase is a mixture.This problem can be solved by using UNIQUAC model to calculate the activity coefficient of gas dissolved in the membrane.A method was proposed in this study to obtain the gas-membrane interaction parameter for UNIQUAC model.By the experiments of gas permeation through polydimethylsiloxane PDMS membrane,the solubility coefficients of some gases(N2,CO2,CH4) were measured.Through non-linear fitting UNIQUAC model to the experimental results from this study and in literature(H2,O2,C3H8),the gas-membrane interaction parameters for these gases were obtained.Based on these parameters,the activity coefficients of the dissolved gas were calculated by UNIQUAC model,and their values agree well with the experimental data.These results confirm the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed method,which makes it possible to better predict gas-membrane solution equilibrium.
基金We gratefully ack no wledge the support of the National Nature Science Foundation of China (91334201,21506004,21606008)the State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering (SKL-ChE-16A01, SKL-ChE-17A02).
文摘Microfluidic systems provide a powerful platform for preparing,functionalizing,and manipulating nano-/micro-materials.In this review,we summarize the characteristics of state-of-the-art microfluidic techniques and their application to processing novel nano-/micro-materials with tunable size,shape,morphology,composition,and properties.A variety of synthesis strategies based on novel microfiuidic devices are presented and compared,including their integration with real-time monitoring,external fields,and automatic feedback control.Novel functional nano-/micro-materials with complex structures have been controllably prepared and post-processed to obtain high-quality products.Strategies for controlling and tuning physical and chemical properties are also examined in terms of the design and function of microfluidic platforms.We provide an outlook on future developments in the processing of nano-/micro-materials by microfluidic technologies.
基金the funds awarded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21878017 and 51773012).
文摘In this work,we proposed a novel strategy for the photocatalytic degradation of the target pollutants tetracycline(TC)and methylene blue(MB)using core–shell dual metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)composites.A series of mesoporous composites MIL-53@UiO-66 were synthesized by solvent-thermal synthesis via coating UiO-66 on the surface of MIL-53.The results show that under the same degradation conditions,only 30 and 15 min are needed to degrade 93%of TC and 96%of MB in the photo-Fenton reaction system,respectively.The amorphous shell layer brings stronger adsorption to the catalyst.MIL-53@UiO-66 composites with equalizing Fermi level are formed to promote photon absorption and electron transfer.Meanwhile,the MIL-53@UiO-66 composites with excellent stability will be a promising catalyst for environmental remediation.
基金Joint Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U22B20147).
文摘In_(2)O_(3)is an effective electrocatalyst to convert CO_(2)to formic acid(HCOOH),but its inherent poor electrical conductivity limits the efficient charge transfer during the reaction.Additionally,the tendency of In_(2)O_(3)particles to agglomerate during synthesis further limits the exposure of active sites.Here we address these issues by leveraging the template effect of graphene oxide and employing InBDC as a self-sacrificing template for the pyrolysis synthesis of In_(2)O_(3)@C.The resulting In_(2)O_(3)@C/rGO-600 material features In_(2)O_(3)@C nanocubes uniformly anchored on a support of reduced graphene oxide(rGO),significantly enhancing the active sites exposure.The conductive rGO network facilitates charge transfer during electrocatalysis,and the presence of oxygen vacancies generated during pyrolysis,combined with the strong electron-donating ability of rGO,enhances the adsorption and activation of CO_(2).In performance evaluation,In_(2)O_(3)@C/rGO-600 exhibits a remarkable HCOOH Faradaic efficiency exceeding 94.0%over a broad potential window of−0.7 to−1.0 V(vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)),with the highest value of 97.9%at−0.9 V(vs.RHE)in a H-cell.Moreover,the material demonstrates an excellent cathodic energy efficiency of 71.6%at−0.7 V(vs.RHE).The study underscores the efficacy of uniformly anchoring metal oxide nanoparticles onto rGO for enhancing the electrocatalytic CO_(2)reduction performance of materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21176021, 21276020)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (YS1401)+1 种基金the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2012AA- 101803)the Deanship of Scientific Research at King Saud University for funding the work through the research group project (RG-1436-026)
文摘We experimentally studied the catalytic performances of a series of Brrnsted-Lewis acidic N-methyl-2-pyrrolidonium metal chlorides （[Hnmp]Cl/MClx, where M=Fe, Zn, A1, or Cu） for the hydrolysis of microcrystalline cellulose （MCC） and cotton to produce reducing sugar. A variety of factors, such as temperature, time, ionic liquid （IL） species, IL dosage, and the concentra- tion of the metal chloride were investigated. [Hnmp]Cl/FeCl3 presented the best hydrolysis performance, affording a 98.8% yield of total reducing sugar from MCC （1 h, 100 ℃, 0.1 g MCC, 0.2 g acidic IL, 2.0 g [Bmim]Cl as solvent）, which is better than or comparable to results previously obtained with other -SO3H functionalized acidic ILs. The hydrolysis performances of [Hnmp]Cl/MClx were rationalized using density functional theory calculations, which indicated that interactions between the metal chlorides and the cellulose, including charge-transfer interactions are important in the hydrolysis of cellulose and degra- dation of glucose. This work shows that Bronsted-Lewis acidic ILs are potential catalysts for the hydrolysis of cellulose to produce sugar.
