Microbial electrolysis cells(MECs)present an attractive route for energy-saving hydrogen(H2)production along with treatment of various wastewaters,which can convert organic matter into H2 with the assistance of microb...Microbial electrolysis cells(MECs)present an attractive route for energy-saving hydrogen(H2)production along with treatment of various wastewaters,which can convert organic matter into H2 with the assistance of microbial electrocatalysis.However,the development of such renewable technologies for H2 production still faces considerable challenges regarding how to enhance the H2 production rate and to lower the energy and the system cost.In this review,we will focus on the recent research progress of MEC for H2 production.First,we present a brief introduction of MEC technology and the operating mechanism for H2 production.Then,the electrode materials including some typical electrocatalysts for hydrogen production are summarized and discussed.We also highlight how various substrates used in MEC affect the associated performance of hydrogen generation.Finally we presents several key scientific challenges and our perspectives on how to enhance the electrochemical performance.展开更多
The purpose of this paper was to investigate the possibility of treating C. I. Reactive Blue 19 wastewater by electrochemical oxidation via electrogenerated active chlorine, using metallic oxide coatings （dimensional...The purpose of this paper was to investigate the possibility of treating C. I. Reactive Blue 19 wastewater by electrochemical oxidation via electrogenerated active chlorine, using metallic oxide coatings （dimensional stable anode, DSA） as anode. The electrolysis for the simulated wastewater was conducted at a constant current. Absorbances at 592 nm and 255 nm were measured to follow the decolorization of the dye and the degradatin of its aromatic ring. After 4 h of electrolysis under the experimental conditions： current density of 15 A·m^-2, 0.2 mol·L^-1 NaCl, 0.1 mol·L^-1 Na2SO4, 0.1 mmol·L^-1 dye, initial pH=6.4 and T=30℃, 100% decolorization of the dye and about 45% degradation of its aromatic ring were achieved, while no obvious change of total organic carbon was observed. The experimental results suggest that the decolorization of the dye and degradation of its aromatic ring were directly affected by current density, temperature, concentrations of the dye and sodium chloride, while slightly affected by initial pH and sodium sulfate concentration; the decolorization of the dye and degradation of its aromatic ring followed pseudo-first-order kinetics; and indirect electrooxidation, using electrogenerated active chlorine, predominated in the electrochemical oxidation.展开更多
The dissolution of pyrite was studied with Phanerochaete chrysosporium(P.chrysosporium).This fungus resulted in the dissolution of 18%iron and 33%sulfur.The oxidization layer was formed on the pyrite surface,which pro...The dissolution of pyrite was studied with Phanerochaete chrysosporium(P.chrysosporium).This fungus resulted in the dissolution of 18%iron and 33%sulfur.The oxidization layer was formed on the pyrite surface,which probably consisted of iron oxide,iron oxy-hydroxide,iron sulfate,elemental sulfur and mycelia.The electrochemical characteristics of pyrite were studied in the systems without and with P.chrysosporium.P.chrysosporium could accelerate the dissolution of pyrite by decreasing pitting potential and polarization resistance plus improving polarization current,corrosion potential and corrosion current density.The dissolution of pyrite is the combined effect of enzymes,hydrogen peroxide,ferric iron and organic acids.Enzymes attack the chemical bonds by free radicals.Organic acids dissolve pyrite by acidolysis and complexolysis.Enzymes and hydrogen peroxide play an essential role in this process.展开更多
In order to improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel,a titanium layer was prepared on the surface of 316L by laser cladding(LC),followed by plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)to form a porous ceramic coating on ...In order to improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel,a titanium layer was prepared on the surface of 316L by laser cladding(LC),followed by plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)to form a porous ceramic coating on titanium layer.The morphologies,microstructure and compositions of the coated samples were characterized by 3D surface profiler,SEM,EDS,XRD and XPS.The corrosion resistance and bioactivity of the coatings were evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization and immersion test in simulated body fluid(SBF),respectively.The results showed that the porous ceramic coating mainly consisted of anatase and rutile,and highly crystalline HA was also detected.The main elements of the PEO coating are Ca,P,Ti and O.The LC+PEO composite bio-coating has more excellent corrosion resistance than the 316L substrate in simulated body fluid.Furthermore,the composite coating could effectively improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel.展开更多
A catalyst is a substance that alters the rate of a reaction. The process of catalysis is essential to the modem day manufacturing industry, mainly in FCC （Fluid Catalytic Cracking） process units. However, long-term...A catalyst is a substance that alters the rate of a reaction. The process of catalysis is essential to the modem day manufacturing industry, mainly in FCC （Fluid Catalytic Cracking） process units. However, long-term exploitation of oil and gas processing catalysts leads to formation of carbon- and sulfur-containing structures of coke and dense products on the catalyst surface. They block reactive catalyst sites and reduce the catalytic activity. The main advantage of radiation processing by EB （electron beam） and gamma rays is chain cracking reaction in crude oil. Otherwise, under exposure to ionize radiation, considerable structure modification of equilibrium silica-alumina catalyst from FCC process may occur, in addition to the removal of impurities. The conditions applied in the irradiation range （20-150 kGy） of gamma rays and EB were not sufficient to alter the structure of the catalyst, whether for removal of the contaminant nickel, a major contaminant of the FCC catalyst, either to rupture of the crystalline structure either for the future reutilization of chemical elements. ATR-FTIR （Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and EDXRFS （Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry） analysis were used to characterize and evaluate effects of radiation processing on equilibrium catalysts purification. To evaluate and comprehend the reactive catalyst sites, SEM （Scanning Electron Microscopy） and particle size distribution analyses were carried out.展开更多
The population which could not access to electricity was around 1.2 billion in 2010 and is distributed in many low developing countries. With the increase in the population and the economic growth in those countries, ...The population which could not access to electricity was around 1.2 billion in 2010 and is distributed in many low developing countries. With the increase in the population and the economic growth in those countries, waste generation is growing rapid especially for the organic and the plastic, and the uncontrolled waste disposal is becoming more serious issues to manage it. The interest on waste to energy is growing by the above drivers. This research was carried out for aiming to the real world adaption at the minimum cost of the pyrolysis oil from waste biomass in a diesel engine, mainly for electricity generation. The proposal of the appropriate adaptable blend ratio was the major scope rather than the optimization of the engine parameters. For the sake of it, the pyrolysis oil of the waste biomass was produced from a gasification pilot plant in Japan and blended with biodiesel at minimum effort. A small single cylinder diesel engine （direct injection） was used for the experiment with regard to full load power-output, exhaust emissions and fuel consumption.展开更多
To develop low-cost, earth-abundant NiFe- based materials as highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction （OER） electrocatalysts and to probe new catalytic species are still great challenges to now. Here, an in situ f...To develop low-cost, earth-abundant NiFe- based materials as highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction （OER） electrocatalysts and to probe new catalytic species are still great challenges to now. Here, an in situ forma- tion of OER active NiFe2O4-NiOOH nanosheet arrays is demonstrated as a highly efficient OER electrocatalyst by the anodization of Fe203 domains anchored on Ni（OH）2 nanosheet arrays. The as-converted product can deliver the current density of 30 mA cm-2 with a small overpotential of 240 mV, and only requires an overpotential of 410 mV to achieve an amazing huge current density of 3000 mA cm-2. In situ potential-dependent Raman spectroscopy reveals that Ni（OH）2 in the composite is easier to be oxidized to NiOOH than pure Ni（OH）2, and the newly formed NiOOH reacts with the nearby Fe2O3 to produce hybrid NiFe2O4-NiOOH. It is found that the cooperative effect of the in situ formed NiFe2O4 and NiOOH as well as the hydrophilic and aero- phobic electrode surface make main contribution to the outstanding OER activity of the catalyst. This work will bring new perspectives to the recognition of the origin of NiFe composite materials for OER and provide a mild method to synthesize amorphous spinel materials at room temperature.展开更多
Magnesium and its alloys have attracted great attention as biocompatible and degradable biomaterials recent years.But their corrosion rate has been proved to be too high,which limits their biomedical application great...Magnesium and its alloys have attracted great attention as biocompatible and degradable biomaterials recent years.But their corrosion rate has been proved to be too high,which limits their biomedical application greatly.In order to improve the corrosion resistance,nano-fluoridated apatite(FA) coating was prepared on ZK60 magnesium alloy by a simple chemical conversion method.The FA coating showed a needle-like morphology.The polarization curves and EIS plots indicated that the FA coating improved the corrosion potential by 125 mV and doubled the polarization resistance of the magnesium alloy,meanwhile decreasing the corrosion current by two orders of magnitude of the substrate in simulated body fluid.The MTT assay indicated good cytocompatibility of L-929 cells with the fluoridated apatite coated magnesium alloy.展开更多
The decentralized production of H_(2)O_(2) via a twoelectron oxygen reduction reaction(2e^(-)ORR)has emerged as a promising alternative to the energy-intensive anthraquinone(AQ)process.However,its practical applicatio...The decentralized production of H_(2)O_(2) via a twoelectron oxygen reduction reaction(2e^(-)ORR)has emerged as a promising alternative to the energy-intensive anthraquinone(AQ)process.However,its practical application requires 2eORR electrocatalysts with high activity and selectivity.Herein,we report the synthesis of metallic Ni nanoparticles anchored on bacterial cellulose-derived carbon fibers(Ni-NPs/BCCF)via a facile impregnation-pyrolysis method as efficient electrocatalysts for 2 e-ORR to H_(2)O_(2).By tuning the amount of Ni precursor,the best electrocatalytic performance toward 2 eORR was achieved for Ni-NPs/BCCF-20.7,affording a high H_(2)O_(2) selectivity of ~90% and an onset potential of 0.75 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)in an alkaline electrolyte.Ni-NPs/BCCF-20.7 achieved the largest H_(2)O_(2) yield rate of 162.7±13.7 mmol gcat^(-1)h^(-1) and the highest Faradaic efficiency of 93.9%±4.2% at 0.2 and 0.5 V vs.RHE from the bulk ORR system,respectively.Theoretical calculations revealed the more favorable"end-on"adsorption configuration of molecular oxygen on the exposed Ni(111)plane,which can effectively suppress the O-O bond dissociation,resulting in high selectivity for H_(2)O_(2) generation.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.21566025 and No.21875253)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(No.20152ACB21019 and No.20162BCB23044)。
文摘Microbial electrolysis cells(MECs)present an attractive route for energy-saving hydrogen(H2)production along with treatment of various wastewaters,which can convert organic matter into H2 with the assistance of microbial electrocatalysis.However,the development of such renewable technologies for H2 production still faces considerable challenges regarding how to enhance the H2 production rate and to lower the energy and the system cost.In this review,we will focus on the recent research progress of MEC for H2 production.First,we present a brief introduction of MEC technology and the operating mechanism for H2 production.Then,the electrode materials including some typical electrocatalysts for hydrogen production are summarized and discussed.We also highlight how various substrates used in MEC affect the associated performance of hydrogen generation.Finally we presents several key scientific challenges and our perspectives on how to enhance the electrochemical performance.
文摘The purpose of this paper was to investigate the possibility of treating C. I. Reactive Blue 19 wastewater by electrochemical oxidation via electrogenerated active chlorine, using metallic oxide coatings （dimensional stable anode, DSA） as anode. The electrolysis for the simulated wastewater was conducted at a constant current. Absorbances at 592 nm and 255 nm were measured to follow the decolorization of the dye and the degradatin of its aromatic ring. After 4 h of electrolysis under the experimental conditions： current density of 15 A·m^-2, 0.2 mol·L^-1 NaCl, 0.1 mol·L^-1 Na2SO4, 0.1 mmol·L^-1 dye, initial pH=6.4 and T=30℃, 100% decolorization of the dye and about 45% degradation of its aromatic ring were achieved, while no obvious change of total organic carbon was observed. The experimental results suggest that the decolorization of the dye and degradation of its aromatic ring were directly affected by current density, temperature, concentrations of the dye and sodium chloride, while slightly affected by initial pH and sodium sulfate concentration; the decolorization of the dye and degradation of its aromatic ring followed pseudo-first-order kinetics; and indirect electrooxidation, using electrogenerated active chlorine, predominated in the electrochemical oxidation.
基金Project(U1608254)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘The dissolution of pyrite was studied with Phanerochaete chrysosporium(P.chrysosporium).This fungus resulted in the dissolution of 18%iron and 33%sulfur.The oxidization layer was formed on the pyrite surface,which probably consisted of iron oxide,iron oxy-hydroxide,iron sulfate,elemental sulfur and mycelia.The electrochemical characteristics of pyrite were studied in the systems without and with P.chrysosporium.P.chrysosporium could accelerate the dissolution of pyrite by decreasing pitting potential and polarization resistance plus improving polarization current,corrosion potential and corrosion current density.The dissolution of pyrite is the combined effect of enzymes,hydrogen peroxide,ferric iron and organic acids.Enzymes attack the chemical bonds by free radicals.Organic acids dissolve pyrite by acidolysis and complexolysis.Enzymes and hydrogen peroxide play an essential role in this process.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51975533)National Safety Academic Fund, China (No. U2130122)Public Projects of Zhejiang Province, China (Nos. LGJ22E050002, LGJ20E050002)
文摘In order to improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel,a titanium layer was prepared on the surface of 316L by laser cladding(LC),followed by plasma electrolytic oxidation(PEO)to form a porous ceramic coating on titanium layer.The morphologies,microstructure and compositions of the coated samples were characterized by 3D surface profiler,SEM,EDS,XRD and XPS.The corrosion resistance and bioactivity of the coatings were evaluated by potentiodynamic polarization and immersion test in simulated body fluid(SBF),respectively.The results showed that the porous ceramic coating mainly consisted of anatase and rutile,and highly crystalline HA was also detected.The main elements of the PEO coating are Ca,P,Ti and O.The LC+PEO composite bio-coating has more excellent corrosion resistance than the 316L substrate in simulated body fluid.Furthermore,the composite coating could effectively improve the bioactivity of 316L stainless steel.
文摘A catalyst is a substance that alters the rate of a reaction. The process of catalysis is essential to the modem day manufacturing industry, mainly in FCC （Fluid Catalytic Cracking） process units. However, long-term exploitation of oil and gas processing catalysts leads to formation of carbon- and sulfur-containing structures of coke and dense products on the catalyst surface. They block reactive catalyst sites and reduce the catalytic activity. The main advantage of radiation processing by EB （electron beam） and gamma rays is chain cracking reaction in crude oil. Otherwise, under exposure to ionize radiation, considerable structure modification of equilibrium silica-alumina catalyst from FCC process may occur, in addition to the removal of impurities. The conditions applied in the irradiation range （20-150 kGy） of gamma rays and EB were not sufficient to alter the structure of the catalyst, whether for removal of the contaminant nickel, a major contaminant of the FCC catalyst, either to rupture of the crystalline structure either for the future reutilization of chemical elements. ATR-FTIR （Attenuated Total Reflectance-Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and EDXRFS （Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry） analysis were used to characterize and evaluate effects of radiation processing on equilibrium catalysts purification. To evaluate and comprehend the reactive catalyst sites, SEM （Scanning Electron Microscopy） and particle size distribution analyses were carried out.
文摘The population which could not access to electricity was around 1.2 billion in 2010 and is distributed in many low developing countries. With the increase in the population and the economic growth in those countries, waste generation is growing rapid especially for the organic and the plastic, and the uncontrolled waste disposal is becoming more serious issues to manage it. The interest on waste to energy is growing by the above drivers. This research was carried out for aiming to the real world adaption at the minimum cost of the pyrolysis oil from waste biomass in a diesel engine, mainly for electricity generation. The proposal of the appropriate adaptable blend ratio was the major scope rather than the optimization of the engine parameters. For the sake of it, the pyrolysis oil of the waste biomass was produced from a gasification pilot plant in Japan and blended with biodiesel at minimum effort. A small single cylinder diesel engine （direct injection） was used for the experiment with regard to full load power-output, exhaust emissions and fuel consumption.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21422104)the Key Project of Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin City(16JCZDJC30600)
文摘To develop low-cost, earth-abundant NiFe- based materials as highly efficient oxygen evolution reaction （OER） electrocatalysts and to probe new catalytic species are still great challenges to now. Here, an in situ forma- tion of OER active NiFe2O4-NiOOH nanosheet arrays is demonstrated as a highly efficient OER electrocatalyst by the anodization of Fe203 domains anchored on Ni（OH）2 nanosheet arrays. The as-converted product can deliver the current density of 30 mA cm-2 with a small overpotential of 240 mV, and only requires an overpotential of 410 mV to achieve an amazing huge current density of 3000 mA cm-2. In situ potential-dependent Raman spectroscopy reveals that Ni（OH）2 in the composite is easier to be oxidized to NiOOH than pure Ni（OH）2, and the newly formed NiOOH reacts with the nearby Fe2O3 to produce hybrid NiFe2O4-NiOOH. It is found that the cooperative effect of the in situ formed NiFe2O4 and NiOOH as well as the hydrophilic and aero- phobic electrode surface make main contribution to the outstanding OER activity of the catalyst. This work will bring new perspectives to the recognition of the origin of NiFe composite materials for OER and provide a mild method to synthesize amorphous spinel materials at room temperature.
基金supported by the Program for Young Excellent Talents in Tongji University (Grant No. 2009KJ003)"Chen Guang" project(Grant No. 10CG21) supported by Shanghai Municipal Education Commission and Shanghai Education Development Foundation
文摘Magnesium and its alloys have attracted great attention as biocompatible and degradable biomaterials recent years.But their corrosion rate has been proved to be too high,which limits their biomedical application greatly.In order to improve the corrosion resistance,nano-fluoridated apatite(FA) coating was prepared on ZK60 magnesium alloy by a simple chemical conversion method.The FA coating showed a needle-like morphology.The polarization curves and EIS plots indicated that the FA coating improved the corrosion potential by 125 mV and doubled the polarization resistance of the magnesium alloy,meanwhile decreasing the corrosion current by two orders of magnitude of the substrate in simulated body fluid.The MTT assay indicated good cytocompatibility of L-929 cells with the fluoridated apatite coated magnesium alloy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51872292)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(E04BFGCV)the CASHIPS Director’s Fund(YZJJ2021QN18)。
文摘The decentralized production of H_(2)O_(2) via a twoelectron oxygen reduction reaction(2e^(-)ORR)has emerged as a promising alternative to the energy-intensive anthraquinone(AQ)process.However,its practical application requires 2eORR electrocatalysts with high activity and selectivity.Herein,we report the synthesis of metallic Ni nanoparticles anchored on bacterial cellulose-derived carbon fibers(Ni-NPs/BCCF)via a facile impregnation-pyrolysis method as efficient electrocatalysts for 2 e-ORR to H_(2)O_(2).By tuning the amount of Ni precursor,the best electrocatalytic performance toward 2 eORR was achieved for Ni-NPs/BCCF-20.7,affording a high H_(2)O_(2) selectivity of ~90% and an onset potential of 0.75 V vs.reversible hydrogen electrode(RHE)in an alkaline electrolyte.Ni-NPs/BCCF-20.7 achieved the largest H_(2)O_(2) yield rate of 162.7±13.7 mmol gcat^(-1)h^(-1) and the highest Faradaic efficiency of 93.9%±4.2% at 0.2 and 0.5 V vs.RHE from the bulk ORR system,respectively.Theoretical calculations revealed the more favorable"end-on"adsorption configuration of molecular oxygen on the exposed Ni(111)plane,which can effectively suppress the O-O bond dissociation,resulting in high selectivity for H_(2)O_(2) generation.
