The controlled introduction of oxygen vacancies(OVs)in photocatalysts has been demonstrated to be an efficient approach for improving the separation of photogenerated charge carriers,and thus,for enhancing the photoca...The controlled introduction of oxygen vacancies(OVs)in photocatalysts has been demonstrated to be an efficient approach for improving the separation of photogenerated charge carriers,and thus,for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of photocatalysts.In this study,a two‐step calcination method where ZIF‐8 was used as the precursor was explored for the synthesis of ZIF‐8‐derived ZnO nanoparticles with gradient distribution of OVs.Electron paramagnetic resonance measurements indicated that the concentration of OVs in the samples depended on the temperature treatment process.Ultraviolet–visible spectra supported that the two‐step calcined samples presented excellent light‐harvesting ability in the ultraviolet‐to‐visible light range.Moreover,it was determined that the two‐step calcined samples presented superior photocatalytic performance for the removal of NO,and inhibited the generation of NO2.These properties could be attributed to the contribution of the OVs present in the two‐step calcined samples to their photocatalytic performance.The electrons confined by the OVs could be transferred to O2 to generate superoxide radicals,which could oxidize NO to the final product,nitrate.In particular,the NO removal efficiency of Z 350‐400(which was a sample first calcined at 350℃ for 2 h,then at 400℃ for 1 h)was 1.5 and 4.6 times higher than that of Z 400(which was one‐step directly calcined at 400℃)and commercial ZnO,respectively.These findings suggested that OV‐containing metal oxides that derived from metal‐organic framework materials hold great promise as highly efficient photocatalysts for the removal of NO.展开更多
The recovery of indium from waste indium tin oxide (ITO) target has great significance for the economy and environment.Based on our previous study on the optimization of acid leaching technique,the present study foc...The recovery of indium from waste indium tin oxide (ITO) target has great significance for the economy and environment.Based on our previous study on the optimization of acid leaching technique,the present study focuses on tin removal via zinc substitution and indium recovery from a tin-free leach solution.The results show that when the amount of added zinc powder and reaction time increase,the tin removal effect can be improved.The optimal conditions obtained are as follows:additional content of zinc powder from 20 g/L to 25 g/L,reaction temperature of 60 ℃,and reaction time from 3 h to 4 h.Under this condition,the tin removal rate exceeds 98%,and the tin content in the tin removal solution is lower than 0.05 g/L.After tin removal,the substitution time could be reduced from 3-5 d to 1-2 d by neutralizing the residual acid by using alkaline residue and maintaining the pH value less than 2.The indium recovery rate is also improved when this condition is used.The indium content in the tin residue is reduced to lower than 0.1% and the acid-insoluble β-SnO2 could be obtained via the strong nitric acid leaching of the indium-containing tin residue.Indium could be recovered from ITO with a high purity of 99.995% via electrorefining.展开更多
Zinc binding group(ZBG)is the crucial moiety in the chemical structure of any HDAC inhibitor.In the present study,a series of sulphur-containing ZBG were designed and synthesized in the novel HDAC inhibitors to replac...Zinc binding group(ZBG)is the crucial moiety in the chemical structure of any HDAC inhibitor.In the present study,a series of sulphur-containing ZBG were designed and synthesized in the novel HDAC inhibitors to replace the classical ZBGs of SAHA and BML-210,hydroxamic acids and benzamides,respectively.The HDAC inhibitory activity and the structure-activity relationships of these molecules were analyzed.A sulphur-rich group,diethylcarbamo(dithioperoxo)thioate,was finally identified as a novel potent ZBG.Among all the synthesized compounds,4 d was much more potent compared with BML-210,and it showed similar inhibitory effect of SAHA against HDAC isoforms 1 and 2.Therefore,it was chosen as a lead compound.展开更多
文摘The controlled introduction of oxygen vacancies(OVs)in photocatalysts has been demonstrated to be an efficient approach for improving the separation of photogenerated charge carriers,and thus,for enhancing the photocatalytic performance of photocatalysts.In this study,a two‐step calcination method where ZIF‐8 was used as the precursor was explored for the synthesis of ZIF‐8‐derived ZnO nanoparticles with gradient distribution of OVs.Electron paramagnetic resonance measurements indicated that the concentration of OVs in the samples depended on the temperature treatment process.Ultraviolet–visible spectra supported that the two‐step calcined samples presented excellent light‐harvesting ability in the ultraviolet‐to‐visible light range.Moreover,it was determined that the two‐step calcined samples presented superior photocatalytic performance for the removal of NO,and inhibited the generation of NO2.These properties could be attributed to the contribution of the OVs present in the two‐step calcined samples to their photocatalytic performance.The electrons confined by the OVs could be transferred to O2 to generate superoxide radicals,which could oxidize NO to the final product,nitrate.In particular,the NO removal efficiency of Z 350‐400(which was a sample first calcined at 350℃ for 2 h,then at 400℃ for 1 h)was 1.5 and 4.6 times higher than that of Z 400(which was one‐step directly calcined at 400℃)and commercial ZnO,respectively.These findings suggested that OV‐containing metal oxides that derived from metal‐organic framework materials hold great promise as highly efficient photocatalysts for the removal of NO.
基金Project(2012BAE06B01)supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China
文摘The recovery of indium from waste indium tin oxide (ITO) target has great significance for the economy and environment.Based on our previous study on the optimization of acid leaching technique,the present study focuses on tin removal via zinc substitution and indium recovery from a tin-free leach solution.The results show that when the amount of added zinc powder and reaction time increase,the tin removal effect can be improved.The optimal conditions obtained are as follows:additional content of zinc powder from 20 g/L to 25 g/L,reaction temperature of 60 ℃,and reaction time from 3 h to 4 h.Under this condition,the tin removal rate exceeds 98%,and the tin content in the tin removal solution is lower than 0.05 g/L.After tin removal,the substitution time could be reduced from 3-5 d to 1-2 d by neutralizing the residual acid by using alkaline residue and maintaining the pH value less than 2.The indium recovery rate is also improved when this condition is used.The indium content in the tin residue is reduced to lower than 0.1% and the acid-insoluble β-SnO2 could be obtained via the strong nitric acid leaching of the indium-containing tin residue.Indium could be recovered from ITO with a high purity of 99.995% via electrorefining.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.81573272)
文摘Zinc binding group(ZBG)is the crucial moiety in the chemical structure of any HDAC inhibitor.In the present study,a series of sulphur-containing ZBG were designed and synthesized in the novel HDAC inhibitors to replace the classical ZBGs of SAHA and BML-210,hydroxamic acids and benzamides,respectively.The HDAC inhibitory activity and the structure-activity relationships of these molecules were analyzed.A sulphur-rich group,diethylcarbamo(dithioperoxo)thioate,was finally identified as a novel potent ZBG.Among all the synthesized compounds,4 d was much more potent compared with BML-210,and it showed similar inhibitory effect of SAHA against HDAC isoforms 1 and 2.Therefore,it was chosen as a lead compound.