In the present work,a Pd/graphene/cordierite(Pd/Gr/Cor)composite was prepared as a monolithic catalyst for low-temperature combustion of toluene.We mainly focused on understanding the role of graphene coating through ...In the present work,a Pd/graphene/cordierite(Pd/Gr/Cor)composite was prepared as a monolithic catalyst for low-temperature combustion of toluene.We mainly focused on understanding the role of graphene coating through investigation of catalytic performance and adsorption behavior of the composite.Compared with the traditional Pd/Cor catalyst without graphene coating,Pd/Gr/Cor catalyst delivered much higher activity and stability for toluene catalytic combustion in both dry and moist conditions.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and hydrophobic characterizations indicated that graphene coating can considerably improve the dispersity of Pd nanoparticles and enhance the hydrophobicity of the cordierite support.The adsorption behavior of the above two catalysts,including adsorption isothermal,adsorption kinetics,and adsorption thermodynamics were carefully investigated.The simulation results indicated that a large amount of toluene was adsorbed on graphene surface through relatively weak interaction,whereas only a relatively small amount of toluene was adsorbed on Pd surface with strong affinity.The adsorption thermal calculation indicated that the adsorption of toluene on graphene was a process with reduced entropy,indicating highly-ordered assembly of toluene molecular on graphene.It is the significant concentration and affinity gap between graphene and Pd that ensures a simultaneously and rapid transfer of toluene during the reaction process.展开更多
The hydrothermal reaction of Na2MoO4 . 2H(2)O, V2O5 and en in water gave rise to a graphite-shaped vanadate [H3O](2)V3O8 1, which is doped with molybdenum. Compound 1 crystallizes in tetragonal system, space group P4b...The hydrothermal reaction of Na2MoO4 . 2H(2)O, V2O5 and en in water gave rise to a graphite-shaped vanadate [H3O](2)V3O8 1, which is doped with molybdenum. Compound 1 crystallizes in tetragonal system, space group P4bm, H6O10V2.9Mo0.1, M-r = 323.37, a = 8.904(1), c = 5.573(1)Angstrom, V = 441.8(1)Angstrom (3), Z = 2, D-c = 2.431 g.cm(-3), mu = 3.137 mm(-1), F(000) = 314, the final R = 0.0477, wR = 0.0993 for 260 observed reflections. Its two-dimensional framework is built up by corner-shared ((VO4)-O-V) tetrahedra and ((VO5)-O-IV) square pyramids with all of the terminal oxygen atoms toward the same orientation and further connected inta three-dimensional framework through hydrogen bonding between the protoned water molecules.展开更多
Based on density functional theory calculations,the full hydrolysis of per NH3BH3 molecule to produce three hydrogen molecules on single Pt atoms supported on oxidized graphene(Pt1/Gr-O)is investigated.It is suggested...Based on density functional theory calculations,the full hydrolysis of per NH3BH3 molecule to produce three hydrogen molecules on single Pt atoms supported on oxidized graphene(Pt1/Gr-O)is investigated.It is suggested that the first hydrogen molecule is produced by the combination of two hydrogen atoms from two successive B-H bonds breaking.Then one H2O molecule attacks the left*BHNH3 group(*represents adsorbed state)to form*BH(H2O)NH3 and the elongated O-H bond is easily broken to produce*BH(OH)NH3.The second H2O molecule attacks*BH(OH)NH3 to form*BH(OH)(H2O)NH3 and the breaking of O-H bond pointing to the plane of Pt1/Gr-O results in the desorption of BH(OH)2NH3.The second hydrogen molecule is produced from two hydrogen atoms coming from two H2O molecules and Pt1/Gr-O is recovered after the releasing of hydrogen molecule.The third hydrogen molecule is generated by the further hydrolysis of BH(OH)2NH3 in water solution.The rate-limiting step of the whole process is the combination of one H2O molecule and*BHNH3 with an energy barrier of 16.1 kcal/mol.Thus,Pt1/Gr-O is suggested to be a promising catalyst for hydrolysis of NH3BH3 at room temperature.展开更多
Functionalized graphene nano-sheets(FGN) of 0.01%-0.05%(mass fraction) were added to produce FGN-cement composites in the form of mortars. Flow properties, mechanical properties and microstructure of the cementitious ...Functionalized graphene nano-sheets(FGN) of 0.01%-0.05%(mass fraction) were added to produce FGN-cement composites in the form of mortars. Flow properties, mechanical properties and microstructure of the cementitious material were then investigated. The results indicate that the addition of FGN decreases the fluidity slightly and improves mechanical properties of cement-based composites significantly. The highest strength is obtained with FGN content of 0.02% where the flexural strength and compressive strength at 28 days are 12.917 MPa and 52.42 MPa, respectively. Besides, scanning electron micrographs show that FGN can regulate formation of massive compact cross-linking structures and thermo gravimetric analysis indicates that FGN can accelerate the hydration reaction to increase the function of the composite effectively.展开更多
In this work, the authors thermodynamic equilibrium calculations developed a computer program in MATLAB of vapor-liquid multicomponent phases below the language for aqueous speciation and critical temperature of wat...In this work, the authors thermodynamic equilibrium calculations developed a computer program in MATLAB of vapor-liquid multicomponent phases below the language for aqueous speciation and critical temperature of water (647 K) and pressures up to 2 kilobar with two computational routines. The first routine calculates the aqueous speciation from the equations of mass balance, charge balance and mass action, forming a system of N equations and N unknowns describing the aqueous phase with N unknown chemical species, which is solved with Newton-Raphson method using the Debye-Hiickel and Bdotactivity coefficients that solved simultaneously with Henry's Law, the Soave-Redlich-Kwong equation of state and a Poynting correction term, calculate chemical potentials and composition of the phases of the system, which are used at the Ratchford-Rice flash routine that iteratively recalculates the distribution of gases in liquid, until convergence. The chemical composition data of gas and brine phases of production wells at standard conditions for 1998 and 2007 of the Los Humeros geothermal field are modeled in the described manner, deducing that fluids inside the pipes of the reservoir are corrosive and cause the precipitation of newly formed minerals such as iron and calcium sulfates and silica, at reservoir conditions.展开更多
In this study, the authors carried out the systemic analysis of water quality of Lake Patzcuaro in relationship with the climate change during a period of 85 years. The statistical comparison (medians, "t" Student ...In this study, the authors carried out the systemic analysis of water quality of Lake Patzcuaro in relationship with the climate change during a period of 85 years. The statistical comparison (medians, "t" Student test, regressions and correlations) for the precipitation, evaporation, observed temperature, minimum and maximum for the periods 1969-1988 (pre-impact) and 1988-2007 (post-impact) was realized. The "t" Student test for water quality during the period of 1981-2011, as well as, the regression analysis and multiple linear correlation of water quality from 2006 to 2011 were applied in joint way of the Cluster and Principal Component to observe the effects of climate change on water quality and vulnerability of Lake Patzcuaro. The comparative analysis of the meteorological data for 1921-1960 and 1973-2007 by the KOppen classification showed a climate change. The comparative Box Plots diagrams for 1973-1989 and 1989-2007, as well as, the "t" Student test, linear regression and correlation indicated significant changes in time for precipitation, evaporation, observed temperature, minimum and maximum (P ≤ 0.05). The correlation and regression analysis indicated significant positive trends for turbidity, conductivity, total phosphorus, aluminum, oils and grease, in contrast with Secchi disk depth, transparency, Redox potential and dissolved oxygen concentration. The "t" Student test showed significant differences between 1981 and 2011 for transparency, hardness, alkalinity, conductivity, nitrite, and phosphate. Cluster and Principal Components of the physicochemical and biological of 2006-2011 confirmed the vulnerability of the system by human growth and climate change influence.展开更多
Insect's nutrient composition may provide a good source of macro- and micro-nutrients with nutraceutical functions that could help people from semirural areas, such as Ixcaquixtla, located southeast of the Puebla Sta...Insect's nutrient composition may provide a good source of macro- and micro-nutrients with nutraceutical functions that could help people from semirural areas, such as Ixcaquixtla, located southeast of the Puebla State, Mexico. The aim of this study was to assess macro- and micro-nutrients in Cuetlas (Arsenura armada C.) larvae and inform local people about the nutraceutical benefits that those insects could provide. Cuetlas larvae samples were collected from Jonote tree on August, 2014 to analyze minerals and macro-nutrient of raw larvae according to AOAC (1995) techniques. Results showed that Cuetlas larvae contained 56.93% proteins, 14.76% lipids, 2.95% minerals, 2.13% fiber and 23.23% soluble carbohydrates. Cuetlas larvae have a good amount of proteins, essential macromolecules for human life as well as essential fatty acids that are important sources of fuel for brain cells and in particular for cardiac and skeletal muscle, minerals, not determined individually, which are important for metabolism processes, fiber for digestive processes and soluble carbohydrates as energy source.展开更多
Catalytic degradation of cellulose to chemicals is an attracting topic today for the conver- sion of biomass, and the development of novel catalysts is a key point. Since metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) possess unif...Catalytic degradation of cellulose to chemicals is an attracting topic today for the conver- sion of biomass, and the development of novel catalysts is a key point. Since metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) possess uniform, continuous, and permeable channels, they are valu- able candidate as catalysts. Here, a new 3D MOF/graphene catalyst was prepared by in situ growth of the zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8) nanoparticles inside the pore of an as-formed 3D reduced graphene oxide (rGO) hydrogel. The ZIF-8/rGO nanocomposite owns both micropores and mesopores with large specific surface area and plenty of acids sites, which is an idea catalyst for biomass degradation. Cellulose was dissolved in allmline aqueous solution at first, and then it was degraded efficiently over the new catalyst under hydrothermal condition. The conversion reaches 100% while the main products are formic acid with a maximum yield of 93.66%. In addition, the catalyst can be reused with high activity.展开更多
A highly stable zinc metal anode modified with a fluorinated graphite nanosheets(FGNSs)coating was designed.The porous structure of the coating layer effectively hinders lateral mass transfer of Zn ions and suppresses...A highly stable zinc metal anode modified with a fluorinated graphite nanosheets(FGNSs)coating was designed.The porous structure of the coating layer effectively hinders lateral mass transfer of Zn ions and suppresses dendrite growth.Moreover,the high electronegativity exhibited by fluorine atoms creates an almost superhydrophobic solid-liquid interface,thereby reducing the interaction between solvent water and the zinc substrate.Consequently,this leads to a significant inhibition of hydrogen evolution corrosion and other side reactions.The modified anode demonstrates exceptional cycling stability,as symmetric cells exhibit sustained cycling for over 1400 h at a current density of 5 mA/cm^(2).Moreover,the full cells with NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)cathode exhibit an impressive capacity retention rate of 92.2%after undergoing 1000 cycles.展开更多
Ultrathin graphitic carbon nitride nanoplatelets (UGCNPs) are synthesized by a facile manner via an efficient and eco-friendly ball milling approach. The obtained UGCNPs are 2-6 nm in size and 0.35-0.7 nm in thickne...Ultrathin graphitic carbon nitride nanoplatelets (UGCNPs) are synthesized by a facile manner via an efficient and eco-friendly ball milling approach. The obtained UGCNPs are 2-6 nm in size and 0.35-0.7 nm in thickness, with improved specific surface area over that of bulk graphitic carbon nitride. Photochemical experiments show that the UGCNPs are highly active in visible-light water splitting, with a hydrogen evolution rate of 1,365 μmol·h^-1·g^-1, which is 13.7-fold greater than that of their bulk counterparts. The notable improvement in the hydrogen evolution rate observed with UGCNPs under visible light is due to the synergistic effects derived from the increased specific surface area, reduced thickness, and a negative shift in the conduction band concomitant with the exfoliation of bulk graphitic carbon nitride into UGCNPs. In addition to metal- free visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production, the UGCNPs find attractive applications in biomedical imaging and optoelectronics because of their superior luminescence characteristics.展开更多
Vascular networks inside organs provide the means for metabolic exchange and adequate nutrition.Similarly,vascular or nutrient networks are needed when building tissue constructs>500μm in vitro due to the hydrogel...Vascular networks inside organs provide the means for metabolic exchange and adequate nutrition.Similarly,vascular or nutrient networks are needed when building tissue constructs>500μm in vitro due to the hydrogel compact pore size of bioinks.As the hydrogel used in bioinks is rather soft,it is a great challenge to reconstruct effective vascular networks.Recently,coaxial 3 D bioprinting was developed to print tissue constructs directly using hollow hydrogel fibers,which can be treated as built-in microchannels for nutrient delivery.Furthermore,vascular networks could be printed directly through coaxial 3 D bioprinting.This review summarizes recent advances in coaxial bioprinting for the fabrication of complex vascularized tissue constructs including methods,the effectiveness of varying strategies,and the use of sacrificial bioink.The limitations and challenges of coaxial 3 D bioprinting are also summarized.展开更多
The development of efficient materials for high extraction of uranium(UO22+) from seawater is critical for nuclear energy. Poly(amidoxime)-reduced graphene oxide(PAO/rGO) composites with excellent adsorption capabilit...The development of efficient materials for high extraction of uranium(UO22+) from seawater is critical for nuclear energy. Poly(amidoxime)-reduced graphene oxide(PAO/rGO) composites with excellent adsorption capability for UO22+ were synthesized by in situ polymerization of acrylonitrile monomers on GO surfaces, followed by amidoximation treatment with hydroxylamine. The adsorption capacities of PAO/rGO composites for UO22+ reached as high as 872 mg/g at pH 4.0. The excellent tolerance of these composites for high salinity and their regeneration-reuse properties can be applied in the nuclear-fuel industry by high extraction of trace UO22+ ions from seawater.展开更多
Layered double hydroxides(LDHs)are a class of two-dimensional(2D)clay compounds that consist of positively charged host layers and exchangeable interlayer anions.The stability of their assemblies in aqueous environmen...Layered double hydroxides(LDHs)are a class of two-dimensional(2D)clay compounds that consist of positively charged host layers and exchangeable interlayer anions.The stability of their assemblies in aqueous environment is a challenge due to the extremely high hydrophilicity,which limits their use in membrane-based technologies.Here,we propose a graphene oxide(GO)armour protection strategy to substantially improve the stability of LDH membranes in aqueous solution.The sandwich structured GO/LDH/GO membranes(GLGMs)possess a negative-positive-negative charge heterojunction in the vertical direction that effectively blocks the transport of both cations and anions,i.e.,NaCl,but allows the permeation of water molecules.Following this mechanism,the GLGMs are used for desalination in a forward osmosis mode.A high rejection rate of over 95.2% for NaCl and water flux of over 2.1 Lm^(-2)h^(-1) are achieved with simulated seawater.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21276284,21676303,21706292)~~
文摘In the present work,a Pd/graphene/cordierite(Pd/Gr/Cor)composite was prepared as a monolithic catalyst for low-temperature combustion of toluene.We mainly focused on understanding the role of graphene coating through investigation of catalytic performance and adsorption behavior of the composite.Compared with the traditional Pd/Cor catalyst without graphene coating,Pd/Gr/Cor catalyst delivered much higher activity and stability for toluene catalytic combustion in both dry and moist conditions.Transmission electron microscopy(TEM)and hydrophobic characterizations indicated that graphene coating can considerably improve the dispersity of Pd nanoparticles and enhance the hydrophobicity of the cordierite support.The adsorption behavior of the above two catalysts,including adsorption isothermal,adsorption kinetics,and adsorption thermodynamics were carefully investigated.The simulation results indicated that a large amount of toluene was adsorbed on graphene surface through relatively weak interaction,whereas only a relatively small amount of toluene was adsorbed on Pd surface with strong affinity.The adsorption thermal calculation indicated that the adsorption of toluene on graphene was a process with reduced entropy,indicating highly-ordered assembly of toluene molecular on graphene.It is the significant concentration and affinity gap between graphene and Pd that ensures a simultaneously and rapid transfer of toluene during the reaction process.
基金the State Education Ministry the State Personal Ministry+1 种基金 National Natural Science Foundation of China (20073048) the NSF of Fujian and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘The hydrothermal reaction of Na2MoO4 . 2H(2)O, V2O5 and en in water gave rise to a graphite-shaped vanadate [H3O](2)V3O8 1, which is doped with molybdenum. Compound 1 crystallizes in tetragonal system, space group P4bm, H6O10V2.9Mo0.1, M-r = 323.37, a = 8.904(1), c = 5.573(1)Angstrom, V = 441.8(1)Angstrom (3), Z = 2, D-c = 2.431 g.cm(-3), mu = 3.137 mm(-1), F(000) = 314, the final R = 0.0477, wR = 0.0993 for 260 observed reflections. Its two-dimensional framework is built up by corner-shared ((VO4)-O-V) tetrahedra and ((VO5)-O-IV) square pyramids with all of the terminal oxygen atoms toward the same orientation and further connected inta three-dimensional framework through hydrogen bonding between the protoned water molecules.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.21473167 and No.21688102)the National Key Research and Development Program of China (No.2016YFA0200604)+1 种基金the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (WK3430000005,WK2340000065)the China Scholarship Council (CSC) (No.201706345015)
文摘Based on density functional theory calculations,the full hydrolysis of per NH3BH3 molecule to produce three hydrogen molecules on single Pt atoms supported on oxidized graphene(Pt1/Gr-O)is investigated.It is suggested that the first hydrogen molecule is produced by the combination of two hydrogen atoms from two successive B-H bonds breaking.Then one H2O molecule attacks the left*BHNH3 group(*represents adsorbed state)to form*BH(H2O)NH3 and the elongated O-H bond is easily broken to produce*BH(OH)NH3.The second H2O molecule attacks*BH(OH)NH3 to form*BH(OH)(H2O)NH3 and the breaking of O-H bond pointing to the plane of Pt1/Gr-O results in the desorption of BH(OH)2NH3.The second hydrogen molecule is produced from two hydrogen atoms coming from two H2O molecules and Pt1/Gr-O is recovered after the releasing of hydrogen molecule.The third hydrogen molecule is generated by the further hydrolysis of BH(OH)2NH3 in water solution.The rate-limiting step of the whole process is the combination of one H2O molecule and*BHNH3 with an energy barrier of 16.1 kcal/mol.Thus,Pt1/Gr-O is suggested to be a promising catalyst for hydrolysis of NH3BH3 at room temperature.
基金Project(51102035)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Functionalized graphene nano-sheets(FGN) of 0.01%-0.05%(mass fraction) were added to produce FGN-cement composites in the form of mortars. Flow properties, mechanical properties and microstructure of the cementitious material were then investigated. The results indicate that the addition of FGN decreases the fluidity slightly and improves mechanical properties of cement-based composites significantly. The highest strength is obtained with FGN content of 0.02% where the flexural strength and compressive strength at 28 days are 12.917 MPa and 52.42 MPa, respectively. Besides, scanning electron micrographs show that FGN can regulate formation of massive compact cross-linking structures and thermo gravimetric analysis indicates that FGN can accelerate the hydration reaction to increase the function of the composite effectively.
文摘In this work, the authors thermodynamic equilibrium calculations developed a computer program in MATLAB of vapor-liquid multicomponent phases below the language for aqueous speciation and critical temperature of water (647 K) and pressures up to 2 kilobar with two computational routines. The first routine calculates the aqueous speciation from the equations of mass balance, charge balance and mass action, forming a system of N equations and N unknowns describing the aqueous phase with N unknown chemical species, which is solved with Newton-Raphson method using the Debye-Hiickel and Bdotactivity coefficients that solved simultaneously with Henry's Law, the Soave-Redlich-Kwong equation of state and a Poynting correction term, calculate chemical potentials and composition of the phases of the system, which are used at the Ratchford-Rice flash routine that iteratively recalculates the distribution of gases in liquid, until convergence. The chemical composition data of gas and brine phases of production wells at standard conditions for 1998 and 2007 of the Los Humeros geothermal field are modeled in the described manner, deducing that fluids inside the pipes of the reservoir are corrosive and cause the precipitation of newly formed minerals such as iron and calcium sulfates and silica, at reservoir conditions.
文摘In this study, the authors carried out the systemic analysis of water quality of Lake Patzcuaro in relationship with the climate change during a period of 85 years. The statistical comparison (medians, "t" Student test, regressions and correlations) for the precipitation, evaporation, observed temperature, minimum and maximum for the periods 1969-1988 (pre-impact) and 1988-2007 (post-impact) was realized. The "t" Student test for water quality during the period of 1981-2011, as well as, the regression analysis and multiple linear correlation of water quality from 2006 to 2011 were applied in joint way of the Cluster and Principal Component to observe the effects of climate change on water quality and vulnerability of Lake Patzcuaro. The comparative analysis of the meteorological data for 1921-1960 and 1973-2007 by the KOppen classification showed a climate change. The comparative Box Plots diagrams for 1973-1989 and 1989-2007, as well as, the "t" Student test, linear regression and correlation indicated significant changes in time for precipitation, evaporation, observed temperature, minimum and maximum (P ≤ 0.05). The correlation and regression analysis indicated significant positive trends for turbidity, conductivity, total phosphorus, aluminum, oils and grease, in contrast with Secchi disk depth, transparency, Redox potential and dissolved oxygen concentration. The "t" Student test showed significant differences between 1981 and 2011 for transparency, hardness, alkalinity, conductivity, nitrite, and phosphate. Cluster and Principal Components of the physicochemical and biological of 2006-2011 confirmed the vulnerability of the system by human growth and climate change influence.
文摘Insect's nutrient composition may provide a good source of macro- and micro-nutrients with nutraceutical functions that could help people from semirural areas, such as Ixcaquixtla, located southeast of the Puebla State, Mexico. The aim of this study was to assess macro- and micro-nutrients in Cuetlas (Arsenura armada C.) larvae and inform local people about the nutraceutical benefits that those insects could provide. Cuetlas larvae samples were collected from Jonote tree on August, 2014 to analyze minerals and macro-nutrient of raw larvae according to AOAC (1995) techniques. Results showed that Cuetlas larvae contained 56.93% proteins, 14.76% lipids, 2.95% minerals, 2.13% fiber and 23.23% soluble carbohydrates. Cuetlas larvae have a good amount of proteins, essential macromolecules for human life as well as essential fatty acids that are important sources of fuel for brain cells and in particular for cardiac and skeletal muscle, minerals, not determined individually, which are important for metabolism processes, fiber for digestive processes and soluble carbohydrates as energy source.
文摘Catalytic degradation of cellulose to chemicals is an attracting topic today for the conver- sion of biomass, and the development of novel catalysts is a key point. Since metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) possess uniform, continuous, and permeable channels, they are valu- able candidate as catalysts. Here, a new 3D MOF/graphene catalyst was prepared by in situ growth of the zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8) nanoparticles inside the pore of an as-formed 3D reduced graphene oxide (rGO) hydrogel. The ZIF-8/rGO nanocomposite owns both micropores and mesopores with large specific surface area and plenty of acids sites, which is an idea catalyst for biomass degradation. Cellulose was dissolved in allmline aqueous solution at first, and then it was degraded efficiently over the new catalyst under hydrothermal condition. The conversion reaches 100% while the main products are formic acid with a maximum yield of 93.66%. In addition, the catalyst can be reused with high activity.
基金supported by Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by CAST,China(No.2023QNRC001)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China(No.2022RC1078)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province,China(No.2023JJ10060)the Scientific Research Fund of Hunan Provincial Education Department,China(No.23A0003)。
文摘A highly stable zinc metal anode modified with a fluorinated graphite nanosheets(FGNSs)coating was designed.The porous structure of the coating layer effectively hinders lateral mass transfer of Zn ions and suppresses dendrite growth.Moreover,the high electronegativity exhibited by fluorine atoms creates an almost superhydrophobic solid-liquid interface,thereby reducing the interaction between solvent water and the zinc substrate.Consequently,this leads to a significant inhibition of hydrogen evolution corrosion and other side reactions.The modified anode demonstrates exceptional cycling stability,as symmetric cells exhibit sustained cycling for over 1400 h at a current density of 5 mA/cm^(2).Moreover,the full cells with NH_(4)V_(4)O_(10)cathode exhibit an impressive capacity retention rate of 92.2%after undergoing 1000 cycles.
基金This project is sponsored by NSFC (Nos. 21325415, 21174019, 21301018, 51161120361), National Basic Research Program of China (2011CB013000), Basic Research Foundation of Beijing Institute of Technology (20121942008), Fok Ying Tong Education Foundation (No. 131043), the 111 Project B07012, Beijing Natural Science Foundation (2152028) and the Beijing Key Laboratory for Chemical Power Source and Green Catalysis under the contract no. 2013CX02031.
文摘Ultrathin graphitic carbon nitride nanoplatelets (UGCNPs) are synthesized by a facile manner via an efficient and eco-friendly ball milling approach. The obtained UGCNPs are 2-6 nm in size and 0.35-0.7 nm in thickness, with improved specific surface area over that of bulk graphitic carbon nitride. Photochemical experiments show that the UGCNPs are highly active in visible-light water splitting, with a hydrogen evolution rate of 1,365 μmol·h^-1·g^-1, which is 13.7-fold greater than that of their bulk counterparts. The notable improvement in the hydrogen evolution rate observed with UGCNPs under visible light is due to the synergistic effects derived from the increased specific surface area, reduced thickness, and a negative shift in the conduction band concomitant with the exfoliation of bulk graphitic carbon nitride into UGCNPs. In addition to metal- free visible-light-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production, the UGCNPs find attractive applications in biomedical imaging and optoelectronics because of their superior luminescence characteristics.
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2018YFA0703000)the Science Fund for Creative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51521064)。
文摘Vascular networks inside organs provide the means for metabolic exchange and adequate nutrition.Similarly,vascular or nutrient networks are needed when building tissue constructs>500μm in vitro due to the hydrogel compact pore size of bioinks.As the hydrogel used in bioinks is rather soft,it is a great challenge to reconstruct effective vascular networks.Recently,coaxial 3 D bioprinting was developed to print tissue constructs directly using hollow hydrogel fibers,which can be treated as built-in microchannels for nutrient delivery.Furthermore,vascular networks could be printed directly through coaxial 3 D bioprinting.This review summarizes recent advances in coaxial bioprinting for the fabrication of complex vascularized tissue constructs including methods,the effectiveness of varying strategies,and the use of sacrificial bioink.The limitations and challenges of coaxial 3 D bioprinting are also summarized.
基金supported by the Chinese National Fusion Project for ITER(2013GB110005)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91326202,21207136,21272236,21225730)+1 种基金the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,the Collaborative Innovation Center of Radiation Medicine of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions,Hefei Center for Physical Science and Technology(2012FXZY005)the Science Foundation of Institute of Plasma Physics(DSJJ-13-YY01)
文摘The development of efficient materials for high extraction of uranium(UO22+) from seawater is critical for nuclear energy. Poly(amidoxime)-reduced graphene oxide(PAO/rGO) composites with excellent adsorption capability for UO22+ were synthesized by in situ polymerization of acrylonitrile monomers on GO surfaces, followed by amidoximation treatment with hydroxylamine. The adsorption capacities of PAO/rGO composites for UO22+ reached as high as 872 mg/g at pH 4.0. The excellent tolerance of these composites for high salinity and their regeneration-reuse properties can be applied in the nuclear-fuel industry by high extraction of trace UO22+ ions from seawater.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21975268)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2019M660413)。
文摘Layered double hydroxides(LDHs)are a class of two-dimensional(2D)clay compounds that consist of positively charged host layers and exchangeable interlayer anions.The stability of their assemblies in aqueous environment is a challenge due to the extremely high hydrophilicity,which limits their use in membrane-based technologies.Here,we propose a graphene oxide(GO)armour protection strategy to substantially improve the stability of LDH membranes in aqueous solution.The sandwich structured GO/LDH/GO membranes(GLGMs)possess a negative-positive-negative charge heterojunction in the vertical direction that effectively blocks the transport of both cations and anions,i.e.,NaCl,but allows the permeation of water molecules.Following this mechanism,the GLGMs are used for desalination in a forward osmosis mode.A high rejection rate of over 95.2% for NaCl and water flux of over 2.1 Lm^(-2)h^(-1) are achieved with simulated seawater.