Self-reducing bifunctional Ni-W/SBA-15 catalyst for cellulose hydrogenolysis to low carbon polyols

A series of self-reducing bifunctional Ni-W/SBA-15 catalysts were synthesized using biomass-based carbon source as the reducing agent without conventional further reduction step. The self-reducing catalysts were performed on the hydrogenolysis of cellulose to low carbon polyols. The effects of calcination temperature and metallic loading contents for cellulose hydrogenolysis reaction were investigated detailedly.The optimal calcination temperature was found to be 673 K by TG analysis. The active metal nanoparticles with a better dispersion were observed using SEM and element mapping technology. The yield of low carbon polyols using the catalyst with the receipt of 10%Ni-15%W/SBA-15-673 K can reach as high as68.14%, of which the ethylene glycol(EG) accounts for 61.04%.

Fabrication of immobilized nickel nanoclusters decorated by CxNy species for cellulose conversion to C2,3 oxygenated compounds:Rational design via typical C-and N-sources

Production of chemicals and fuels from microcrystalline cellulose has inspired scholars’ attention. Deactivation of metallic catalysts including acid leaching and hydrothermal aggregation is still one of the core issues in these systems. To address these problems, we designed and fabricated a series of Ni-W/SiO2 catalysts, which were decorated by CxNy species using C-and N- sources and applied in cellulose conversion to C2,3 oxygenated compounds. The Ni-W/SiO2@CxNy catalysts, underwent complexing and selfassembling process, exhibited special heterojunctions, accompanying strong interactions mainly among Ni phase and CxNy layers. Catalytic results showed that the heterojunctions and outer CxNy layers extensively enhanced productions of hydroxyacetone(HDA) and ethylene glycol(EG) and promoted the hydrothermal stability through prospering in concentration of Lewis pairs from Ni–N—N structure and immobilizing the metallic nanoclusters. 48.25% of EG was yielded under 5.0 MPa H2 pressurized 240 ℃ water for 2.0 h. The Lewis pair further improved the formation of HDA with 20.92% yield. High hydrothermal stability of NiW/SiO2@CxNy catalyst was proved according to the recycling results and trace leaching concentration of Ni and W. This construction of metallic catalysts exploited a new strategy to manufacture extraordinary durability of metallic nanoclusters for cellulose conversion under harsh reaction conditions.

Separation of methyl linolenate and its analogues by functional mixture of imidazolium based ionic liquid-organic solvent-cuprous salt

Methyl linolenate was separated from its analogues by a new extraction system constructed by solvent,imidazolium based ionic liquids and cuprous salt. Firstly, the effect of ionic liquid on the dissolution of CuCl in acetonitrile, N,N-dimethylformamide(DMF), methanol and water was evaluated by visual observation.[C4Mim][Cl]can improve the dissolution of CuCl in acetonitrile. Then, for the new system as acetonitrile-ILs-CuCl, extraction equilibrium, distribution ratio and selectivity of methyl linolenate and its analogues were determined by gas chromatography analysis and the mass balance. The extraction time, IL structures and CuCl concentrations were investigated. Distribution ratio decreased slightly, but selectivity increased significantly with the addition of CuCl,[C4Mim][Cl] or [C4Vim][NTF2] into acetonitrile.[C4Vim][NTF2] had higher selectivity than [C4Mim][Cl].But the selectivity of the system combining CuCl with [C4Vim][NTF2] was much lower than with [C4 Mim][Cl].For the CuCl-[C4Mim][Cl]-acetonitrile, the extraction efficiency was better than CuCl-acetonitrile, increasing Cu^+ concentration effectively improved the separation selectivity when ratio of CuCl/[C4Mim][Cl] was less than 1. Compared with previous aqueous AgNO3 extractions, the method of using CuCl is a much cheaper and practical way to enrich unsaturated fatty acid.

Hydrodynamic cavitation as an efficient method for the formation of sub-100 nm O/W emulsions with high stability

Hydrodynamic cavitation,a newly developed process intensification technique,has demonstrated immense potential for intensifying diverse physical and chemical processes.In this study,hydrodynamic cavitation was explored as an efficient method for the formation of sub-100 nm oil-in-water(O/W) emulsions with high stability.O/W emulsion with an average droplet size of 27 nm was successfully prepared.The average droplet size of O/W emulsions decreased with the increase of the inlet pressure,number of cavitation passes and surfactant concentration.The formed emulsion exhibited admirable physical stability during 8 months.Moreover,the hydrodynamic cavitation method can be generalized to fabricate large varieties of O/W emulsions,which showed great potential for large-scale formation of O/W emulsions with lower energy consumption.

Application of silver-based dihydric alcohol to the extraction of methyl linolenate with high extractability and stability replacing ionic liquids

A novel silver-based dihydric alcohol extractant was substituted for ionic liquids to enrich methyl linolenate(C18-3)from tallow seed oil methyl ester in this study.The interactions among dihydric alcohol,Ag(I)and C18-3 were explored by FT-IR spectroscopy.The effects of dihydric alcohol structure,carrier Ag(I)concentration,temperature and initial feed concentration on extraction yield and selectivity were reported.The good extraction performance was achieved by 1,4-butanediol containing AgBF4.The complexation of Ag(I)with C18-3 was dominant in extraction operation rather than physical partition.Furthermore,a multi-step reverse extraction method was proposed to obtain C18-3 product and regenerate the extractant.1-Hexene as the stripping phase can facilitate C18-3 reverse extraction.The content of C18-3 in the product was up to 93.36%,and the yield was 73.76%.This work opened a new route for the utilization of the dihydric alcohol properties to manipulate the carrier efficiency for extracting unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters at a lower cost.

Clinical application of 3D reconstruction in pancreatic surgery: a narrative review

Progress in medicine requires not only innovation and development in the medical field but also the integration of the technology of other fields into the medical field. As an important technological advancement, three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction transforms traditional two-dimensional images into 3D images that are more consistent with the physiological habits of human eyes. It has been applied to the bones, heart, liver, and maxillofacial area, promoting the progress of medical technology and surgeons. This article introduces the progress of 3D reconstruction technology in the clinical application of pancreatic surgery, from the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative perspectives, as well as the education of young surgeons. It also puts forward new ideas for the further development of pancreatic surgery.

Clinical application of 3D reconstruction in pancreatic surgery:a narrative review

Progress in medicine requires not only innovation and development in the medical field but also the integration of the technology of other fields into the medical field.As an important technological advancement,three-dimensional(3D)reconstruction transforms traditional two-dimensional images into 3D images that are more consistent with the physiological habits of human eyes.It has been applied to the bones,heart,liver,and maxillofacial area,promoting the progress of medical technology and surgeons.This paper introduces the progress of 3D reconstruction technology in the clinical application of pancreatic surgery,from the preoperative,intraoperative,and postoperative perspectives,as well as the education of young surgeons.It also puts forward new ideas for the further development of pancreatic surgery.