1
|
Zhao Z, Wang J, Yu S, Qi Z, Sun Z, Zhang X. Assembled Wood-Polyester Fabric-Hydrogel Janus Evaporator for Sustainable Seawater Desalination. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:48470-48480. [PMID: 39186605 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c08345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
Abstract
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technology is a novel and efficient desalination process that helps alleviate the global shortage of freshwater resources. We developed a Janus evaporator assembled from cotton hydrogel, hydrophilic polyester fabric (PF), and Hydrophobic Wood (PW). By doping graphene oxide and TiO2 as light-absorbing materials within the hydrogel, we achieved a high absorptivity of over 90% across the entire solar spectrum. The hydrophilically modified PF, combined with the PW substrate, provided robust water transport and reduced thermal losses. Subsequent optical path simulations using TracePro74 software verified that the sawtooth light-trapping design of the wood substrate increased multiple light reflections and absorption (compared to a flat structure), enhancing light absorption capabilities. The sawtooth interface also enlarged the evaporation area, further boosting evaporation performance. The cleverly designed evaporator exhibited an evaporation rate of 1.722 kg m-2 h-1 and an efficiency of 83.1% under 1 sun irradiation. Additionally, after applying polydimethylsiloxane to the single surface of the photothermal hydrogel for low surface energy treatment, the resulting Janus structure demonstrated asymmetric wettability that prevented salt ions from accumulating on the irradiated interface. After 8 h of continuous evaporation in saline water (10 wt %), only slight salt crystallization occurred at the edges. The evaporator maintained long-term stability during a 15 day cyclic test, and the produced freshwater fully met the relevant drinking water standards. The components of the evaporator are characterized by simple fabrication, low cost, and eco-friendliness, offering significant application potential in the global context of energy conservation and emission reduction initiatives.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhifang Zhao
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Jiankai Wang
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Shaoxuan Yu
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Zhaorui Qi
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Zhuangzhi Sun
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Xingli Zhang
- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Chen X, Yang M, An L, He J, Lai K, Wang Y. A solar-driven nanocellulose Janus aerogel with excellent floating stability and dual functions of oil-water separation and photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 278:134698. [PMID: 39147337 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 07/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
Abstract
Effective and practical cleanup of viscous crude oil spills is extremely important in real harsh marine environments. Herein, we designed a solar-driven, nanocellulose-based Janus aerogel (Janus-A) with excellent floating stability and dual function of oil-water separation and degradation of aqueous organic pollutants. Janus-A, with its amphiprotic nature, was prepared through polypyrrole (PPy) deposition, freeze-drying, octyltrichlorosilane (OTS) impregnation, TiO2 spraying on the bottom surface, and UV irradiation treatment. The photothermal conversion effect of PPy coating raised the surface temperature of aerogel to 75.8 °C within 6 min under one simulated solar irradiation, which greatly reduced the viscosity of the crude oil and increased the absorption capacity of the aerogel to 36.7 g/g. Benefiting from the balance between the buoyancy generated by the hydrophobic part and water absorption of the hydrophilic part, Janus-A showed excellent floating stability under simulated winds and waves. In addition, Janus-A exhibited high degradation efficiency for organic pollutants in water owing to the synergistic photocatalytic properties of TiO2 and PPy. These excellent performances make Janus-A ideal for integrated water-oil separation and water remediation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xinyue Chen
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, China
| | - Mingyan Yang
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, China; Key Laboratory of Eco-hydrology and Water Security in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Ministry of Water Resources, Chang'an University, China.
| | - Linyu An
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, China
| | - Jing He
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, China
| | - Kunrong Lai
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, China; Key Laboratory of Subsurface Hydrology and Ecological Effect in Arid Region of the Ministry of Education, Chang'an University, China; Key Laboratory of Eco-hydrology and Water Security in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Ministry of Water Resources, Chang'an University, China
| | - Yangyang Wang
- School of Water and Environment, Chang'an University, China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Li M, Wang F, Ouyang S, Liu Y, Hu Z, Wu Y, Qian J, Li Z, Wang L, Ma S. A comprehensive review on preparation and functional application of the wood aerogel with natural cellulose framework. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 275:133340. [PMID: 38925195 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
Abstract
As the traditional aerogel has defects such as poor mechanical properties, complicated preparation process, high energy consumption and non-renewable, wood aerogel as a new generation of aerogel shows unique advantages. With a natural cellulose framework, wood aerogel is a novel nano-porous material exhibiting exceptional properties such as light weight, high porosity, large specific surface area, and low thermal conductivity. Furthermore, its adaptability to further functionalization enables versatile applications across diverse fields. Driven by the imperative for sustainable development, wood aerogel as a renewable and eco-friendly material, has garnered significant attention from researchers. This review introduces preparation methods of wood aerogel based on the top-down strategy and analyzes the factors influencing their key properties intending to obtain wood aerogels with desirable properties. Avenues for realizing its functionality are also explored, and research progress across various domains are surveyed, including oil-water separation, conductivity and energy storage, as well as photothermal conversion. Finally, potential challenges associated with wood aerogel exploitation and utilization are addressed, alongside discussions on future prospects and research directions. The results emphasize the broad research value and future prospects of wood aerogels, which are poised to drive high-value utilization of wood and foster the development of green multifunctional aerogels.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mengdi Li
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Feijie Wang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Shiqiang Ouyang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Yichi Liu
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Zihan Hu
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Yiting Wu
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Jing Qian
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Zhihua Li
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China
| | - Liqiang Wang
- Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Food Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
| | - Shufeng Ma
- School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, China.
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zhang T, Wang X, Dong Y, Li J, Yang XY. Effective separation of water-in-oil emulsions using an under-medium superlyophilic membrane with hierarchical pores. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 465:133305. [PMID: 38141309 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.133305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/25/2023]
Abstract
Separating water-in-oil emulsions is important in terms of environmental protection and resource recovery. To address the challenges posed by the water-oil interface, superwetting materials have been designed to accomplish separation through filtration and adsorption. Superhydrophobic membranes prevent the permeation of water droplets owing to extreme repellence and their size-sieving abilities. However, their use in remediating water-contaminated oil is limited by high oil viscosities. Meanwhile, in-air superhydrophilic sorbents are rarely employed for the separation of water-in-oil emulsions due to the thermodynamic and kinetic limitations of water adsorption in oil. Herein, the integration of an under-medium superlyophilic membrane with the hierarchical porous structure of wood is presented for filtration-driven selective adsorption of water from surfactant-stabilized (10 g/L) water-in-oil emulsions. Compared to filtration through a natural wood membrane or direct adsorption using an under-oil superhydrophilic wood membrane, the under-medium superlyophilic wood membrane demonstrated high separation efficiencies of > 99.95% even when applied to the regeneration of high-viscosity lubricating (6.3 mPa s) and edible (50.5 mPa s) oils, exhibiting viscosity-dependent fluxes and excellent stability. Moreover, the cost of purifying 200 mL of lubricating oil using the modified wood membrane was much lower than the oil's market price and required a low energy consumption of ca. 1.72 kWh. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATION: The ever-growing use of petroleum and industrial/domestic oil products has led to excessive (estimated at a million tons per year) output of waste oils. Because direct discharge of waste oils into the environment causes serious pollution problems, separating water-in-oil emulsions is important in terms of environmental protection and resource recovery. Here filtration-driven water adsorption has been demonstrated to be a feasible method for the remediation of water-contaminated waste oils, even those that are highly viscous.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tianyue Zhang
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion and New Carbon Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947 Peace Avenue, Wuhan 430081, China; State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing & Shenzhen Research Institute & Laoshan Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China; Shenzhen Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Institute, 9 Yuexing Third Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518000, China
| | - Xuejiao Wang
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion and New Carbon Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947 Peace Avenue, Wuhan 430081, China
| | - Ying Dong
- Department of Forensic Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 13 Hangkong Road, Wuhan 430030, China; Shenzhen Huazhong University of Science and Technology Research Institute, 9 Yuexing Third Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518000, China
| | - Jing Li
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Coal Conversion and New Carbon Materials, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, 947 Peace Avenue, Wuhan 430081, China.
| | - Xiao-Yu Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing & Shenzhen Research Institute & Laoshan Laboratory, Wuhan University of Technology, 122 Luoshi Road, Wuhan 430070, China.
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Zheng D, Wang Y, Jia X, Yao W, Wang S, Li Z, Sun C, Tan H, Zhang Y. Developing Prussian blue/wood-derived biochar catalyst for persistent organic pollutant degradation: Preparation, characterization, and mechanism. CHEMOSPHERE 2024; 351:141150. [PMID: 38211784 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Abstract
Biomass-derived biochar shows broad promise for persistent organic pollutants (POPs) degradation and thus establishes a more sustainable homestead. However, effective catalytic performance is still challenging. Herein, an efficient catalyst (Prussian blue decorated wood-derived biochar, PBB) was constructed by introducing Prussian blue (PB) into wood-based biochar to activate peroxymonosulfate (PMS) for removing POPs. After anchoring of PB, the degradation performance of biochar was enhanced (degradation efficiency of methylene blue (MB, 20 mg/L) increased from 52% of biochar to 95% of PBB within 60 min). The PBB presents effective MB degradation performance with a wide pH value (3.0 < pH < 11.0) or co-existing diverse anions (Cl-, NO3-, H2PO4-, and HCO3-). Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) analysis as well as electrochemical tests confirmed that the non-radical pathway (1O2) is the key to biochar activation of PMS, but by restricting PB into the biochar, the radical pathway (SO4•- and •OH), the non-radical pathway (1O2), and direct electron transfer can work together to activate PMS. In addition, the degradation efficiency could remain about 80% after five-time cyclic tests. This work elucidates the role of PB nanoparticles in enhancing biochar catalysts, which can inspire the development of a carbon-neutralized, cost-effective, and effective strategy for POPs removal.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dingyuan Zheng
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Yuning Wang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Xiaoke Jia
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Wenrui Yao
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Shuo Wang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Zehuai Li
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Ce Sun
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Haiyan Tan
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China
| | - Yanhua Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; Engineering Research Center of Advanced Wooden Materials (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Chen J, Ni Y, Gou Y, Zhu T, Sun L, Chen Z, Huang J, Yang D, Lai Y. Hydrophobic organogel sorbent and its coated porous substrates for efficient oil/water emulsion separation and effective spilled oil remediation. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 461:132674. [PMID: 37801974 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2023.132674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/08/2023]
Abstract
Frequent offshore oil leakage accidents and large quantities of oily-wastewater produced in industry and daily life bring huge challenges to global water purification. The adaptability and stability of organogels as adsorbent materials have shown wide application prospects in the field of oil-water separation. Herein, the organogels displayed stable hydrophobic/lipophilic properties with high absorption ability (1200 wt./wt%), efficient sorption of multiple emulsions (>99.0%), and good reusability. More importantly, the organogels were successfully assembled with 2D/3D substrates to achieve excellent sorption capacity (102.5 g/g) and recycling performance (50 cycles). The gel-carbon black assembled on MS (GCB-MS) sorbent with excellent photothermal conversion performance, and can rapidly heat the surface to 70.4 °C under 1.0 sunlight radiation (1.0 kW/m2) and achieved an ultra-high sorption capacity of about 103 g/g for viscous crude oil. Meanwhile, the GCB-MS was combined with a pump to build continuous oil spill cleaning equipment to achieve a super-fast cleanup rate of 6.83 g/min. The developed hydrophobic organogels had been expanded unprecedentedly to realize the comprehensive treatment of oily-wastewater in complex environments, including layered oils, emulsions, and viscous crude oil spill, which provided an effective path for the comprehensive treatment of oily wastewater in complex environments.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiajun Chen
- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362000, PR China; College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China
| | - Yimeng Ni
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China
| | - Yukui Gou
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China
| | - Tianxue Zhu
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China; Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, PR China
| | - Lan Sun
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005, PR China
| | - Zhong Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore
| | - Jianying Huang
- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362000, PR China; College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China; Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, PR China.
| | - Dapeng Yang
- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou 362000, PR China.
| | - Yuekun Lai
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China; Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Chen Z, Weng P, Song Y, Zheng L, Tan Y, Yin X. Loofah-inspired sodium alginate/carboxymethyl cellulose sodium-based porous frame for all-weather super-viscous crude oil adsorption and wastewater treatment in harsh environment. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 323:121450. [PMID: 37940312 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Revised: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
Abstract
Solar-driven viscosity reduction of highly viscous crude oil has emerged as an environmentally friendly method to address large-scale oil spills. However, the challenge lies in the limited availability of sunlight during cloudy days and at night, which hinders the effectiveness of green advanced porous materials. This study developed all-weather-available advanced porous materials in the form of loofah-like structured porous frame composed of 1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctyltriethoxysilane/MXene/carbon nanotubes (CNTs)/sodium alginate (SA)/carboxymethyl cellulose sodium (NaCMC). MXene and CNTs formed a continuous and stable network that enabled PMCSCPs to rapidly reduce crude oil viscosity for all-day based on photothermal and electrothermal conversions. Additionally, loofah-like porous structure and oriented pipeline biomass skeleton endowed PMCSCPs with stable and rapid adsorption capacity and speed. Considering the complexity of the external environment and oily wastewater composition, we verified the separation performance of PMCSCPs for metal ions and dyes and the ice-breaking ability under icy conditions. PMCSCPs provided a novel approach to achieving clean, high-efficiency, all-day remediation of ultra-viscous crude oil. This "Three birds with one stone" approach is expected to be obtained from nature and used on a large scale, replacing conventional porous adsorbent materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhicheng Chen
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
| | - Puxin Weng
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Functional Supramolecular Coordination Materials and Applications, Jinan University, Guangzhou 510632, China
| | - Yiheng Song
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
| | - Long Zheng
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China
| | - Yeqiang Tan
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fiber and Ecological Textile Technology, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China
| | - Xianze Yin
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of New Textile Materials & Advanced Processing Technology, Wuhan Textile University, Wuhan 430200, China; State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fiber and Ecological Textile Technology, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Ding S, Han X, Zhu L, Hu H, Fan L, Wang S. Cleanup of oils and organic solvents from contaminated water by biomass-based aerogel with adjustable compression elasticity. WATER RESEARCH 2023; 232:119684. [PMID: 36758352 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2023.119684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
Abstract
Leakage of oils and organic solvents poses a significant threat to aquatic environments. Here, low-temperature carbonized aerogels with highly porous and anisotropic structures obtained only from biomass-derived materials were proposed to absorb polymorphic oils from contaminated water. Specifically, carbonized aerogels prepared at temperatures of 300 °C and 350 °C exhibited ultra-high absorption capacities (40‒125 g g-1) and oil-water separation efficiencies (> 99%) even in harsh environments, which were attributed to their exceptional properties, including high porosity, abundant macropores, excellent thermal stability, and hydrophobicity. Through citric acid crosslinking and low-temperature carbonization, the aerogels exhibited superior compression elasticity and could be cyclically utilized through simple extrusion while realizing the recovery of oils. Moreover, the outstanding photothermal conversion properties obtained through carbonization contributed to the high temperature and fluidity of the oils surrounding the aerogels, which is crucial for improving the absorption performance of high-viscosity oils. Such absorbent materials are used to separate crude oil from oil-water mixtures, which can achieve maximum absorption of 56 g g-1 and increase the absorption rate (from several days to 10 min) in a low-temperature (4 °C) seawater environment.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shaoqiu Ding
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| | - Xinhong Han
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| | - Lingjun Zhu
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| | - Hanyu Hu
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| | - Liwu Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
| | - Shurong Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Clean Energy Utilization, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Chen J, Sun M, Ni Y, Zhu T, Huang J, Li X, Lai Y. Superhydrophobic polyurethane sponge for efficient water-oil emulsion separation and rapid solar-assisted highly viscous crude oil adsorption and recovery. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2023; 445:130541. [PMID: 36493650 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2022.130541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
Abstract
Rapid and efficient cleaning of oily wastewater and high viscosity crude oil spills is still a global challenge. Conventional three-dimensional porous adsorbents are ineffective for oil-water separation in harsh environment and are restricted to the low fluidity of high viscosity crude oil at room temperature. Increasing temperature can enormously improve the fluidity of viscous crude oil. Herein, the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) /carbon black (CB) -modified polyurethane sponge (PU) were prepared by a simple one-step dip-coating method. PDMS/CB@PU (PCPU) exhibits high adsorption capacity to various oils and organic liquid (28.5-68.7 g/g), strong mechanical properties (500 cycles at 50%), outstanding reusability (100 cycles of adsorption and desorption) and excellent environmental stability due to the special PDMS/CB coating. The maximum surface temperature of PCPU sponge can reach 84.7 ℃ under 1 sunlight irradiation. Therefore, the PCPU sponge can rapidly heat and enhance the fluidity of viscous crude oil, significantly speeding up the viscous oil recovery process with the maximum adsorption capacity of 44.7 g/g. In addition, the PCPU sponge can also combine with the vacuum pump to realize the continuous and rapid repair of viscous oil spills from the seawater surface. In consideration of its simple preparation, cost-effectiveness and high oil absorption ability, this solar-assisted self-heating adsorbent provides a new direction for large-scale cleanup and recycling of viscous crude oil spill on the seawater surface.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jiajun Chen
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China
| | - Ming Sun
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China
| | - Yimeng Ni
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China
| | - Tianxue Zhu
- Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, PR China
| | - Jianying Huang
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China; Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, PR China
| | - Xiao Li
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China
| | - Yuekun Lai
- College of Chemical Engineering, Fuzhou University, Fuzhou 350116, PR China; Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou 362801, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Multifunctional nano-cellulose aerogel for efficient oil-water separation: Vital roles of magnetic exfoliated bentonite and polyethyleneimine. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
|
11
|
Song C, Jin Y, Gu X, Shi J. A solar-driven self-repairing sponge for efficient recovery of crude oil. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.130692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
|
12
|
Yan Y, He M, Zhou P, Zeng X, Huang X, Pi P, Xu S, Wang L, Wen X. Durable superhydrophobic sponge for all-weather cleanup of viscous crude oil by electrothermal and photothermal effects. Sep Purif Technol 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023]
|
13
|
Wu N, Yang Y, Wang C, Wu Q, Pan F, Zhang R, Liu J, Zeng Z. Ultrathin Cellulose Nanofiber Assisted Ambient-Pressure-Dried, Ultralight, Mechanically Robust, Multifunctional MXene Aerogels. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2207969. [PMID: 36281792 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202207969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
Abstract
Ambient-pressure-dried (APD) preparation of transition metal carbide/nitrides (MXene) aerogels is highly desirable yet remains highly challenging. Here, ultrathin, high-strength-to-weight-ratio, renewable cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) are efficiently utilized to assist in the APD preparation of ultralight yet robust, highly conductive, large-area MXene-based aerogels via a facile, energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and scalable freezing-exchanging-drying approach. The strong interactions of large-aspect-ratio CNF and MXene as well as the biomimetic nacre-like microstructure induce high mechanical strength and stability to avoid the structure collapse of aerogels in the APD process. Abundant functional groups of CNFs facilitate the chemical crosslinking of MXene-based aerogels, significantly improving the hydrophobicity, water resistance, and even oxidation stability. The ultrathin, 1D nature of the CNF renders the minimal MXenes' interlayered gaps and numerous heterogeneous interfaces, yielding the excellent conductivity and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding performance of aerogels. The synergies of the MXene, CNF, and abundant pores efficiently improve the EMI shielding performance, photothermal conversion, and absorption of viscous crude oil. This work shows great promises of the APD, multifunctional MXene-based aerogels in electromagnetic protection or compatibility, thermal therapy, and oil-water separation applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Na Wu
- Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Zurich, CH-8093, Switzerland
| | - Yunfei Yang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P.R. China
| | - Changxian Wang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
| | - Qilei Wu
- Science and Technology on Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory, China Ship Development and Design Centre, Wuhan, 430064, P.R. China
| | - Fei Pan
- Department of Chemistry, University of Basel, Mattenstrasse 24a, Basel, BPR 1096, Switzerland
| | - Runa Zhang
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P.R. China
| | - Jiurong Liu
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P.R. China
| | - Zhihui Zeng
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education and School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, P.R. China
| |
Collapse
|