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Liang W, Zhang X, Wang L, Wen C, Tian L, Li Z, Chen X, Wu W. Designing biomimetic two-dimensional channels for uranium separation from seawater. Chem Sci 2024; 15:10455-10463. [PMID: 38994416 PMCID: PMC11234859 DOI: 10.1039/d4sc02801e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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Efficient separation of uranium from seawater stands as a pivotal challenge. This study unveils an approach focusing on the ingenious design of biomimetic two-dimensional (2D) membranes tailored explicitly for this purpose. Leveraging the unique interplay of DNA strands housing U aptamers, pH-responsive i-motifs, and poly A(10) segments ingeniously embedded within graphene oxide membranes, a distinctive biomimetic 2D channel is engineered. The strategic integration of these bio-inspired elements enables dynamic adjustment of interlayer spacing, augmenting both the permeability of the membrane and the selectivity of the aptamer for uranyl ions. During the separation process, the encounter between uranyl ions and the enhanced aptamer within the interlayers initiates a crucial interaction, triggering a specific concentration polarization mechanism. This mechanism stands as the cornerstone for achieving a highly selective separation of uranyl ions from the vast and complex matrix of seawater. The membrane exhibits excellent performance in real seawater, with a rejection rate of uranyl ions of ≈100% and sustained selectivity of uranyl ions over ten cycles. Importantly, the selectivity of uranium and vanadium can reach 14.66. The significance of this research lies not only in the effective separation of uranyl ions but also in showcasing the broader applicability of 2D membrane design in chemical engineering.
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- Wenbin Liang
- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
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- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
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- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
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- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
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- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
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- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qinghai Nationalities University Xining 810007 China
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- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
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- MOE Frontiers Science Center for Rare Isotopes, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
- School of Nuclear Science and Technology, Lanzhou University Lanzhou 730000 China
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Castro-Muñoz R. Composite 2D Material-Based Pervaporation Membranes for Liquid Separation: A Review. Molecules 2024; 29:2829. [PMID: 38930894 PMCID: PMC11206894 DOI: 10.3390/molecules29122829] [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: 05/13/2024] [Revised: 06/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/12/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Today, chemistry and nanotechnology cover molecular separations in liquid and gas states by aiding in the design of new nano-sized materials. In this regard, the synthesis and application of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials are current fields of research in which structurally defined 2D materials are being used in membrane separation either in self-standing membranes or composites with polymer phases. For instance, pervaporation (PV), as a highly selective technology for liquid separation, benefits from using 2D materials to selectively transport water or other solvent molecules. Therefore, this review paper offers an interesting update in revising the ongoing progress of PV membranes using 2D materials in several applications, including solvent purification (the removal of water from organic systems), organics removal (the removal of organic molecules diluted in water systems), and desalination (selective water transport from seawater). In general, recent reports from the past 3 years have been discussed and analyzed. Attention has been devoted to the proposed strategies and fabrication of membranes for the inclusion of 2D materials into polymer phases. Finally, the future trends and current research gaps are declared for the scientists in the field.
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- Roberto Castro-Muñoz
- Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Gdansk University of Technology, 11/12 Narutowicza St., 80-233 Gdansk, Poland
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AK N, Kumar S. Integration of 2D Nanoporous Membranes in Microfluidic Devices. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:22305-22312. [PMID: 38799317 PMCID: PMC11112725 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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2D material-based membranes have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation separation technology due to their exceptional permeability and selectivity. Integration of these membranes into microfluidic devices has offered significant potential for improving the efficiency, throughput, and precision. However, designing compact and reliable microfluidic devices with membranes has many challenges, including complexities in membrane integration, analyte measurement, and contamination issues. Addressing these challenges is critical for unlocking the full potential of membrane-integrated devices. This paper proposes a systematic procedure for integrating membranes into a microfluidic device by creating a pore in the middle layer. Furthermore, an ion transport experiment is carried out across various stacked graphene and poly carbonate track etch membranes in an Ostemer-based device. The resulting device is capable of facilitating the concurrent measurement, a task that is cumbersome in standard macroscopic diffusion cells. The transparency and compactness of the microfluidic device allowed for the in situ and real-time optical characterization of analytes. The integration of microfluidic devices with 2D nanoporous membranes has enabled the incorporation of several analytical modalities, resulting in a highly versatile platform with numerous applications.
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Rathinam Thiruppathi Venkadajapathy V, Sivaperumal S. Tailoring functional two-dimensional nanohybrids: A comprehensive approach for enhancing photocatalytic remediation. ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY 2024; 275:116221. [PMID: 38547728 DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116221] [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: 10/18/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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Photocatalysis is gaining prominence as a viable alternative to conventional biohazard treatment technologies. Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have become crucial for fabricating novel photocatalysts due to their nanosheet architectures, large surface areas, and remarkable physicochemical properties. Furthermore, a variety of applications are possible with 2D nanomaterials, either in combination with other functional nanoparticles or by utilizing their inherent properties. Henceforth, the review commences its exploration into the synthesis of these materials, delving into their inherent properties and assessing their biocompatibility. Subsequently, an overview of mechanisms involved in the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants and the processes related to antimicrobial action is presented. As an integral part of our review, we conduct a systematic analysis of existing challenges and various types of 2D nanohybrid materials tailored for applications in the photocatalytic degradation of contaminants and the inactivation of pathogens through photocatalysis. This investigation will aid to contribute to the formulation of decision-making criteria and design principles for the next generation of 2D nanohybrid materials. Additionally, it is crucial to emphasize that further research is imperative for advancing our understanding of 2D nanohybrid materials.
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Zhou S, Guan K, Li Z, Xu P, Fang S, Zhang A, Wang Z, He S, Nakagawa K, Matsuyama H. Nanochannel Stability of Chemically Converted Graphene Oxide Membranes. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2311237. [PMID: 38593376 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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Chemically converted graphene oxide laminate membranes, which exhibit stable interlayered nanochannels in aqueous environments, are receiving increasing attention owing to their potential for selective water and ion permeation. However, how the molecular properties of conversion agents influence the stabilization of nanochannels and how effectively nanochannels are stabilized have rarely been studied. In this study, mono-, di-, and tri-saccharide molecules of glucose (Glu), maltose (Glu2), and maltotriose (Glu3) are utilized, respectively, to chemically modify graphene oxide (GO). The aim is to create nanochannels with different levels of stability and investigate how these functional conversion agents affect the separation performance. The effects of the property differences between different conversion agents on nanochannel stabilization are demonstrated. An agent with efficient chemical reduction of GO and limited intercalation in the resulting nanochannel ensures satisfactory nanochannel stability during desalination. The stabilized membrane nanochannel exhibits a permeance of 0.69 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 and excellent Na2SO4 rejection of 96.42%. Furthermore, this optimized membrane nanochannel demonstrates enhanced stability under varying external conditions compared to the original GO. This study provides useful information for the design of chemical conversion agents for GO nanochannel stabilization and the development of nanochannel membranes for precise separation.
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- Siyu Zhou
- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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- Research Center for Membrane and Film Technology, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
- Department of Chemical Science and Engineering, Kobe University, 1-1 Rokkodai, Nada, Kobe, 657-8501, Japan
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Luo W, Wang C, Li X, Liu J, Hou D, Zhang X, Huang G, Lu X, Li Y, Zhou T. Advancements in defect engineering of two-dimensional nanomaterial-based membranes for enhanced gas separation. Chem Commun (Camb) 2024; 60:3745-3763. [PMID: 38525977 DOI: 10.1039/d4cc00201f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024]
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The advent of two-dimensional nanomaterials, a revolutionary class of materials, is marked by their atomic-scale thickness, superior aspect ratios, robust mechanical attributes, and exceptional chemical stability. These materials, producible on a large scale, are emerging as the forefront candidates in the domain of membrane-based gas separation. The concept of defect engineering in 2D nanomaterials has introduced a novel approach in their application for membrane separation, offering an effective technique to augment the performance of these membranes. Nonetheless, the development of customized microstructures in gas separation membranes via defect engineering remains nascent. Hence, this review is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for the application of defect engineering in 2D nanomaterial-based membranes. It delves into the most recent developments in this field, encompassing the synthesis methodologies of defective 2D nanomaterials and the mechanisms underlying gas transport. Special emphasis is placed on the utilization of defect-engineered 2D nanomaterial-based membranes in gas capture applications. Furthermore, the paper encapsulates the burgeoning challenges and prospective advancements in this area. In essence, defect engineering emerges as a promising avenue for enhancing the efficacy of 2D nanomaterial-based membranes in gas separation, offering significant potential for advancements in membrane-based gas separation technologies.
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- Wenjia Luo
- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Baiyin Nonferrous Group Company Limited Copper Company, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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- Northwest Research Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Baiyin 730900, P. R. China. wjluo94.@126.com
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Baysal T, Güvensoy-Morkoyun A, Tantekin-Ersolmaz ŞB, Velioğlu S. Methanol recovery: potential of nanolaminate organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:3393-3416. [PMID: 38230534 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr05611b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Researchers have made a significant breakthrough by merging the energy-saving attribute of organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) with the remarkable solvent permeance and solute rejection of two-dimensional (2D) laminated membranes. This innovative approach brings forth a new era of sustainable and cost-effective separation techniques, presenting a promising solution to the issue of industrial solvents contaminating the environment. This development paves the way for new opportunities in building a sustainable future. Specifically, our mini-review has cast a spotlight on the separation and recovery of methanol-a solvent abundantly used in industrial processes. We systematically evaluated a diverse array of free-standing 2D nanolaminate OSN membranes. The analysis encompasses the assessment of pure methanol permeance, solute rejection capabilities, and the simultaneous evaluation of methanol permeance and solute rejection performance. Notably, this study sheds light on the considerable potential of 2D laminated OSN membranes in revolutionizing separation processes for the industrial use of methanol.
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- Tuğba Baysal
- Institute of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, 41400, Türkiye.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Türkiye.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Türkiye.
- Synthetic Fuels & Chemicals Technology Center (SENTEK), Istanbul Technical University, Maslak, Istanbul, 34469, Türkiye
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- Institute of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, 41400, Türkiye.
- Nanotechnology Research and Application Center (NUAM), Gebze Technical University, Gebze, Kocaeli, 41400, Türkiye
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Guo L, Liu Y, Zeng H, Zhang S, Song R, Yang J, Han X, Wang Y, Wang L. Covalently Functionalized Nanopores for Highly Selective Separation of Monovalent Ions. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307242. [PMID: 37717168 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Biological ion channels possess prominent ion transport performances attributed to their critical chemical groups across the continuous nanoscale filters. However, it is still a challenge to imitate these sophisticated performances in artificial nanoscale systems. Herein, this work develops the strategy to fabricate functionalized graphene nanopores in pioneer based on the synergistic regulation of the pore size and chemical properties of atomically thin confined structure through decoupling etching combined with in situ covalent modification. The modified graphene nanopores possess asymmetric ion transport behaviors and efficient monovalent metal ions sieving (K+ /Li+ selectivity ≈48.6). Meanwhile, it also allows preferential transport for cations, the resulting membranes exhibit a K+ /Cl- selectivity of 76 and a H+ /Cl- selectivity of 59.3. The synergistic effects of steric hindrance and electrostatic interactions imposing a higher energy barrier for Cl- or Li+ across nanopores lead to ultra-selective H+ or K+ transport. Further, the functionalized graphene nanopores generate a power density of 25.3 W m-2 and a conversion efficiency of 33.9%, showing potential application prospects in energy conversion. The theoretical studies quantitatively match well with the experimental results. The feasible preparation of functionalized graphene nanopores paves the way toward direct investigation on ion transport mechanism and advanced design in devices.
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- Liping Guo
- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies and Center for Nanochemistry, Beijing Science and Engineering Center for Nanocarbons, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Graphene Institute, Beijing, 100095, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies and Center for Nanochemistry, Beijing Science and Engineering Center for Nanocarbons, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Graphene Institute, Beijing, 100095, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, 100871, China
- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies and Center for Nanochemistry, Beijing Science and Engineering Center for Nanocarbons, Peking University, Beijing, 100871, China
- Beijing Graphene Institute, Beijing, 100095, China
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Nalge DR, Karmakar T, Bhattacharya S, Balasubramanian KB. Thermodynamic Window for Size-Controlled Pore Formation in Graphene for Large-Scale Molecular Sieves. J Phys Chem Lett 2023; 14:9758-9765. [PMID: 37882468 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.3c02186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Nanopores in graphene monolayers are a promising option for molecular separation applications, such as desalination and carbon capture. Graphene's atomic thickness allows for an optimal balance between molecular selectivity and permeability, while its chemical stability and robust mechanical properties make it appealing for a wide range of commercial applications. However, scaling to large areas with controlled pore size distribution is an open challenge in ultrathin membranes. Here, using first-principles calculations, we identify a suitable thermodynamic window in a chemical vapor deposition system for directly growing graphene monolayers with a controlled pore size distribution. As an example, our calculations show that a postgrowth annealing step with a supersaturation range of 19.7-25 kJ/mol at 1000 K results in the creation of a controllable pore density at graphene grain boundaries, with pore sizes falling within the range of 5-8 Å. Such pores isolate hydrated Cl ions from water molecules, effectively desalinating seawater. Thus, it allows the design of targeted synthesis of large-scale 2D layers for membrane applications.
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- Divij Ramesh Nalge
- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi Main Rd, IIT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi,Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi Main Rd, IIT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi Main Rd, IIT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi,Delhi 110016, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, IIT Delhi Main Rd, IIT Campus, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, Delhi 110016, India
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Smržová D, Slušná MŠ, Peter J, Beneš H, Tolasz J, Georgievski OP, Maříková M, Ecorchard P. The effects of formation and functionalization of graphene-based membranes on their gas and water vapor permeation properties. Heliyon 2023; 9:e21417. [PMID: 37942160 PMCID: PMC10628697 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023] Open
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The gas and water vapor permeabilities of graphene-based membranes can be affected by the presence of different functional groups directly bound to the graphene network. In this work, one type of carboxylated graphene oxide (GO-COOH) and two types of graphene oxide synthesized i) under strong oxidative conditions directly from graphite (GO-1) and ii) under mild oxidative conditions from exfoliated graphene (GO-2) were used as precursors of self-standing membranes prepared with thicknesses in the range of 12-55 μm via slow-vacuum filtration preparation method. It was observed that the permeabilities for all tested gases decreased in order GO-2 > GO-1 > GO-COOH and depended on both the arrangement of graphene sheets and their functionalization. The GO-1 membrane with a high content of oxygen-containing groups showed the best performance for water vapor permeability. The GO-2 membrane with a thickness of 43 μm exhibited a disordered GO sheet morphology and, therefore, unique gas-separation performance towards H2/CO2 gas pair, showing high hydrogen permeability while keeping extremely high H2/CO2 ideal selectivity that exceeds the Robeson 2008 upper bound of polymer membranes.
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- Darina Smržová
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 250 68 Husinec- Řež, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 250 68 Husinec- Řež, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského nám. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského nám. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 250 68 Husinec- Řež, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Heyrovského nám. 2, 162 06 Prague 6, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 250 68 Husinec- Řež, Czech Republic
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, 250 68 Husinec- Řež, Czech Republic
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Massoumılari Ş, Velioǧlu S. Can MXene be the Effective Nanomaterial Family for the Membrane and Adsorption Technologies to Reach a Sustainable Green World? ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:29859-29909. [PMID: 37636908 PMCID: PMC10448662 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c01182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Environmental pollution has intensified and accelerated due to a steady increase in the number of industries, and exploring methods to remove hazardous contaminants, which can be typically divided into inorganic and organic compounds, have become inevitable. Therefore, the development of efficacious technology for the separation processes is of paramount importance to ensure the environmental remediation. Membrane and adsorption technologies garnered attention, especially with the use of novel and high performing nanomaterials, which provide a target-specific solution. Specifically, widespread use of MXene nanomaterials in membrane and adsorption technologies has emerged due to their intriguing characteristics, combined with outstanding separation performance. In this review, we demonstrated the intrinsic properties of the MXene family for several separation applications, namely, gas separation, solvent dehydration, dye removal, separation of oil-in-water emulsions, heavy metal ion removal, removal of radionuclides, desalination, and other prominent separation applications. We highlighted the recent advancements used to tune separation potential of the MXene family such as the manipulation of surface chemistry, delamination or intercalation methods, and fabrication of composite or nanocomposite materials. Moreover, we focused on the aspects of stability, fouling, regenerability, and swelling, which deserve special attention when the MXene family is implemented in membrane and adsorption-based separation applications.
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- Şirin Massoumılari
- Institute
of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Institute
of Nanotechnology, Gebze Technical University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
- Nanotechnology
Research and Application Center, Gebze Technical
University, Gebze 41400, Kocaeli, Turkey
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Tawalbeh M, Mohammed S, Al-Othman A, Yusuf M, Mofijur M, Kamyab H. MXenes and MXene-based materials for removal of pharmaceutical compounds from wastewater: Critical review. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 228:115919. [PMID: 37072081 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.115919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2023] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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The rapid increase in the global population and its ever-rising standards of living are imposing a huge burden on global resources. Apart from the rising energy needs, the demand for freshwater is correspondingly increasing. A population of around 3.8 billion people will face water scarcity by 2030, as per the reports of the World Water Council. This may be due to global climate change and the deficiency in the treatment of wastewater. Conventional wastewater treatment technologies fail to completely remove several emerging contaminants, especially those containing pharmaceutical compounds. Hence, leading to an increase in the concentration of harmful chemicals in the human food chain and the proliferation of several diseases. MXenes are transition metal carbide/nitride ceramics that primarily structure the leading 2D material group. MXenes act as novel nanomaterials for wastewater treatment due to their high surface area, excellent adsorption properties, and unique physicochemical properties, such as high electrical conductivity and hydrophilicity. MXenes are highly hydrophilic and covered with active functional groups (i.e., hydroxyl, oxygen, fluorine, etc.), which makes them efficient adsorbents for a wide range of species and promising candidates for environmental remediation and water treatment. This work concludes that the scaling up process of MXene-based materials for water treatment is currently of high cost. The up-to-date applications are still limited because MXenes are currently produced mainly in the laboratory with limited yield. It is recommended to direct research efforts towards lower synthesis cost procedures coupled with the use of more environmentally friendly materials to avoid secondary contamination.
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- Muhammad Tawalbeh
- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Sustainable Energy & Power Systems Research Centre, RISE, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, American University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 26666, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Institute of Hydrocarbon Recovery (IHR), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak, 32610, Malaysia.
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- Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia; Mechanical Engineering Department, Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Al Khobar, 31952, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, UTE University, Calle Rumipamba S/N and Bourgeois, Quito, Ecuador; Department of Biomaterials, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, 600 077, India; Process Systems Engineering Centre (PROSPECT), Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
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Zhang Y, Zhang G, Li B, Wu L. Non-Stop Switching Separation of Superfine Solid/Liquid Dispersed Phases in Oil and Water Systems Using Polymer-Assisted Framework Fiber Membranes. SMALL METHODS 2023; 7:e2201455. [PMID: 36908003 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Fabricating filtration membranes with wide applicability and high efficiency is always a challenge in the precise separation of small colloidal particles under mild conditions. For this purpose, a strategy mixing supramolecular framework fiber with polymer is adopted. The fibrous assembly in the gel state provides uniform nanopores for both channel and interception and controlled wettability for lyophilic/lyophobic switching. The used polymer fills the gaps between fiber assemblies and improves the mechanical property. The composite membrane shows both under-oil superhydrophobic and underwater superoleophobic nature, which allows the conversions via in situ modulation of joystick solvents. Based on surface wetting and size-sieving, ultrafine hard nanoparticles dispersing in both hydrophobic organic solvents and water are selectively sieved. In addition, on-demand separation of water-in-oil and oil-in-water microemulsions without and with surfactants as systems containing soft droplets are realized. The smallest cut-off size of ≈3 nm is achieved for both hard and soft emulsions, while separation efficiency maintains during sustained in situ reversible switches.
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- Yue Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Supramolecular Structure and Materials, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun, 130012, P. R. China
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Wang Y, Chai J, Li Y, Li Q, Du J, Chen Z, Wang L, Tang B. Strategies to mitigate the shuttle effect in room temperature sodium-sulfur batteries: improving cathode materials. Dalton Trans 2023; 52:2548-2560. [PMID: 36752364 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt00008g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries (RT-Na/S batteries) with high reversible capacity (1675 mA h g-1) and excellent energy density (1274 W h kg-1) based on abundant resources of the metal Na have become a research hotspot recently. However, the intermediate product sodium polysulfides (NaPSs) generated during the charge-discharge process are easily dissolved in the ether electrolyte and transferred from the sulfur cathode to the metallic sodium surface, resulting in rapid capacity decay (shuttle effect), which seriously affects the practical application of RT-Na/S batteries. Herein, the mechanism and recent research progress in suppressing the shuttle effect of the sulfur cathode in RT-Na/S batteries are summarized. Strategies such as carbon-based materials physically fixing NaPSs, polar materials absorbing NaPSs to reduce their dissolution, and catalytic materials accelerating the transformation of NaPSs into final products are provided. Challenges and insights into high-performance sulfur electrodes for optimizing RT-Na/S batteries are discussed.
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- Yiting Wang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University of Engineering Science, Shanghai 201620, PR China.
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Raza S, Ghasali E, Orooji Y, Lin H, Karaman C, Dragoi EN, Erk N. Two dimensional (2D) materials and biomaterials for water desalination; structure, properties, and recent advances. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 219:114998. [PMID: 36481367 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2022.114998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/03/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND An efficient solution to the global freshwater dilemma is desalination. MXene, Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2), Graphene Oxide, Hexagonal Boron Nitride, and Phosphorene are just a few examples of two-dimensional (2D) materials that have shown considerable promise in the development of 2D materials for water desalination. However, other promising materials for desalinating water are biomaterials. The benefits of bio-materials are their wide distribution, lack of toxicity, and superior capacity for water desalination. METHODS For the rational use of water and the advancement of sustainable development, it is of the utmost importance to research 2D-dimensional materials and biomaterials that are effective for water desalination. The scientific community has concentrated on wastewater remediation using bio-derived materials, such as nanocellulose, chitosan, bio-char, bark, and activated charcoal generated from plant sources, among the various endeavors to enhance access to clean water. Moreover, the 2D-materials and biomaterials may have ushered in a new age in the production of desalination materials and created a promising future. RESULTS The present review article focuses on and reviews the progress of 2D materials and biomaterials for water desalination. Their properties, surface, and structure, combined with water desalination applications, are highlighted. Further, the practicability and potential future directions of 2D materials and biomaterials are proposed. Thus, the current work provides information and discernments for developing novel 2D materials and biomaterials for wastewater desalination. Moreover, it aims to promote the contribution and advancement of materials for water desalination, fabrication, and industrial production.
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- Saleem Raza
- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China; College of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, 321004, Zhejiang, PR China
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- Departmen of Electricity and Energy, Akdeniz University, Antalya, 07070, Turkey; School of Engineering, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon.
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- "Cristofor Simionescu" Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Environmental Protection, "Gheorghe Asachi" Technical University, Bld. D. Mangeron No 73, 700050, Iasi, Romania.
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- Ankara University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, 06560, Ankara, Turkey
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Li Y, Liu Z, Li S, Nian P, Xu N, Luo H, Wei Y. Highly permeable and stable hyperbranched polyethyleneimine crosslinked AgNP@Ti3C2Tx MXene membranes for nanofiltration. J Memb Sci 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2023.121376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Recent Advanced Development of Acid-Resistant Thin-Film Composite Nanofiltration Membrane Preparation and Separation Performance in Acidic Environments. SEPARATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/separations10010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Membrane filtration technology has attracted extensive attention in academia and industry due to its advantages of eco-friendliness related to environmental protection and high efficiency. Polyamide thin-film composite nanofiltration (PA TFC NF) membranes have been widely used due to their high separation performance. Non-acid-resistant PA TFC NF membranes face tremendous challenges in an acidic environment. Novel and relatively acid-resistant polysulfonamide-based and triazine-based TFC NF membranes have been developed, but these have a serious trade-off in terms of permeability and selectivity. Hence, how to improve acid resistance of TFC NF membranes and their separation performance in acidic environments is a pivotal issue for the design and preparation of these membranes. This review first highlights current strategies for improving the acid resistance of PA TFC NF membranes by regulating the composition and structure of the separation layer of the membrane performed by manipulating and optimizing the construction method and then summarizes the separation performances of these acid-resistant TFC NF membranes in acidic environments, as studied in recent years.
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Yu Y, Zhang X, Lu P, He D, Shen L, Li Y. Enhanced Separation Performance of Polyamide Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes with Interlayer by Constructed Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials: A Critical Review. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12121250. [PMID: 36557157 PMCID: PMC9784344 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12121250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Thin-film composite (TFC) polyamide (PA) membrane has been widely applied in nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, and forward osmosis, including a PA rejection layer by interfacial polymerization on a porous support layer. However, the separation performance of TFC membrane is constrained by the trade-off relationship between permeability and selectivity. Although thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membrane can enhance the permeability, due to the existence of functionalized nanoparticles in the PA rejection layer, the introduction of nanoparticles leads to the problems of the poor interface compatibility and the nanoparticles agglomeration. These issues often lead to the defect of PA rejection layers and reduction in selectivity. In this review, we summarize a new class of structures of TFN membranes with functionalized interlayers (TFNi), which promises to overcome the problems associated with TFN membranes. Recently, functionalized two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have received more attention in the assembly materials of membranes. The reported TFNi membranes with 2D interlayers exhibit the remarkable enhancement on the permeability, due to the shorter transport path by the "gutter mechanism" of 2D interlayers. Meanwhile, the functionalized 2D interlayers can affect the diffusion of two-phase monomers during the interfacial polymerization, resulting in the defect-free and highly crosslinked PA rejection layer. Thus, the 2D interlayers enabled TFNi membranes to potentially overcome the longstanding trade-off between membrane permeability and selectivity. This paper provides a critical review on the emerging 2D nanomaterials as the functionalized interlayers of TFNi membranes. The characteristics, function, modification, and advantages of these 2D interlayers are summarized. Several perspectives are provided in terms of the critical challenges for 2D interlayers, managing the trade-off between permeability, selectivity, and cost. The future research directions of TFNi membranes with 2D interlayers are proposed.
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- Yifei Yu
- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo 315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo 315211, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo 315211, China
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- Hymater Co., Ltd., 777 Qingfeng Road, Ningbo 315000, China
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- Ningbo Shuiyi Membrane Technology Development Co., Ltd., 368 Xingci One Road, Ningbo 315336, China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Ningbo University, 818 Fenghua Road, Ningbo 315211, China
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Fabrication of antifouling two-dimensional MoS2 layered PVDF membrane: Experimental and density functional theory calculation. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Clarizia G, Bernardo P. Polyether Block Amide as Host Matrix for Nanocomposite Membranes Applied to Different Sensitive Fields. MEMBRANES 2022; 12:membranes12111096. [PMID: 36363651 PMCID: PMC9693152 DOI: 10.3390/membranes12111096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The cornerstones of sustainable development require the treatment of wastes or contaminated streams allowing the separation and recycling of useful substances by a more rational use of energy sources. Separation technologies play a prominent role, especially when conducted by inherently environmentally friendly systems such as membrane operations. However, high-performance materials are more and more needed to improve the separative performance of polymeric materials nanocomposites are ideally suited to develop advanced membranes by combining organic polymers with suitable fillers having superior properties. In this area, polyether block amide copolymers (Pebax) are increasingly adopted as host matrices due to their distinctive properties in terms of being lightweight and easy to process, having good resistance to most chemicals, flexibility and high strength. In this light, the present review seeks to provide a comprehensive examination of the progress in the development of Pebax-based nanocomposite films for their application in several sensitive fields, that are challenging and at the same time attractive, including olefin/paraffin separation, pervaporation, water treatment, flexible films for electronics, electromagnetic shielding, antimicrobial surfaces, wound dressing and self-venting packaging. It covers a wide range of materials used as fillers and analyzes the properties of the derived nanocomposites and their performance. The general principles from the choice of the material to the approaches for the heterogeneous phase compatibilization as well as for the performance improvement were also surveyed. From a detailed analysis of the current studies, the most effective strategies to overcome some intrinsic limitations of these nanocomposites are highlighted, providing guidelines for the correlated research.
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Hu Q, Zhu C, Yan W, Wang Y, Cui S, Chen X, Liu B. Coordination-Assistant Chiral Agent Anchoring on Amphiphilic Graphitic Phase Carbon Nitride Membrane for Multiple Molecular Separation. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:50235-50245. [PMID: 36315245 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c15795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Membranes composed of two-dimensional (2D) materials suffer from low stability and structural swelling and are usually restricted to applications in aqueous systems. Among various 2D materials, graphitic phase carbon nitride (GCN, g-C3N4) has shown great application potential owing to its structural tunability. Herein, we develop a coordination-assisted strategy to regulate the GCN layer spacing and chemical environment via copper ion (Cu2+) coordination-assisted intercalation of enantiopure (1S,2S)-(-)-1,2-diphenyl-1,2-ethanediamine (DPE) between GCN nanosheets. The obtained GCN-Cu-DPE membrane is continuous and intact, free of cracks and pinholes, stable under acidic and alkaline conditions, and exhibits water permeability above 215 L m-2 h-1 bar-1 and a high rejection rate to dye molecules. The membrane is amphiphilicity and thus allows both polar solvent (water) and nonpolar solvent (hexane) to freely pass through. Remarkably, the permeation rate is proportional to the viscosity of the solvent. Benefiting from the chiral space between nanosheets, the GCN-Cu-DPE membrane shows selective permeation of aspartic acid racemate in aqueous systems and limonene racemate in the organic phase. Our work demonstrates a general and promising strategy for chiral membrane fabrication toward high-value-added chiral separation, especially in the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Qing Hu
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui230026, China
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Ihsanullah I, Bilal M. Potential of MXene-based membranes in water treatment and desalination: A critical review. CHEMOSPHERE 2022; 303:135234. [PMID: 35679979 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.135234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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MXenes have emerged as wonderful materials that earned enormous attention in the last decade for applications in various fields. The potential of MXenes in the development of novel membranes has been explored recently by many researchers. This review critically assessed the recent advances in applications of MXene-based materials for the development of novel membranes. The synthesis routes of the MXene-based membranes are discussed, and the applications of developed membranes in water treatment and desalination are elaborated in detail. MXene-based membranes have demonstrated excellent potential in water treatment and desalination for the removal of dyes, metal ions, and salts from water. These membranes have unveiled exceptional antifouling potential and were proven to be a good choice to be employed in oil/water (O/W) separation. Besides impressive progress, numerous barriers restrict the practical applications of these membranes. The challenges related to synthesis routes of MXenes and MXene-based membranes, their stability and reusability potential, and the development of membranes on large scale are highlighted. Finally, recommendations for future work are suggested to overcome these limitations in future.
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- Ihsanullah Ihsanullah
- Center for Environment and Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, 25120, Pakistan
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A Review of Advancing Two-Dimensional Material Membranes for Ultrafast and Highly Selective Liquid Separation. NANOMATERIALS 2022; 12:nano12122103. [PMID: 35745442 PMCID: PMC9229763 DOI: 10.3390/nano12122103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Membrane-based nanotechnology possesses high separation efficiency, low economic and energy consumption, continuous operation modes and environmental benefits, and has been utilized in various separation fields. Two-dimensional nanomaterials (2DNMs) with unique atomic thickness have rapidly emerged as ideal building blocks to develop high-performance separation membranes. By rationally tailoring and precisely controlling the nanochannels and/or nanoporous apertures of 2DNMs, 2DNM-based membranes are capable of exhibiting unprecedentedly high permeation and selectivity properties. In this review, the latest breakthroughs in using 2DNM-based membranes as nanosheets and laminar membranes are summarized, including their fabrication, structure design, transport behavior, separation mechanisms, and applications in liquid separations. Examples of advanced 2D material (graphene family, 2D TMDs, MXenes, metal–organic frameworks, and covalent organic framework nanosheets) membrane designs with remarkably perm-selective properties are highlighted. Additionally, the development of strategies used to functionalize membranes with 2DNMs are discussed. Finally, current technical challenges and emerging research directions of advancing 2DNM membranes for liquid separation are shared.
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Tan S, Zhang D, Nguyen MT, Shutthanandan V, Varga T, Rousseau R, Johnson GE, Glezakou VA, Prabhakaran V. Tuning the Charge and Hydrophobicity of Graphene Oxide Membranes by Functionalization with Ionic Liquids at Epoxide Sites. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:19031-19042. [PMID: 35420797 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c02366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Functionalization of graphene oxide (GO) membranes is generally achieved using carboxyl groups as binding sites for ligands. Herein, by taking advantage of the ability of imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) to undergo an epoxide ring-opening reaction, a new approach of GO modification was established, in which ILs were bonded to the abundant epoxides on GO without sacrificing the carboxyl groups. Computational methods confirmed this unique configuration of ILs on GO, which enabled the dispersion of IL/GO flakes in water for facile casting into laminate membranes. Compared with neat GO, the ILs in IL/GO membranes served as spacers that substantially reduced the multi-valent cation mobility, simultaneously facilitated ion desolvation, and increased the water flux across the membrane. Our studies found that the higher separation efficiency of IL/GO membranes may be attributed to the synergistic modification of the hydrophobicity and surface charge. Specifically, the protonated nitrogen of the imidazolium cations altered the surface charge of GO, thereby generating electrostatic repulsion that enhanced the selectivity of cation rejection. On the other hand, the increased length of the alkyl chains bound to the imidazolium rings was found to increase the hydrophobicity of GO, which, in turn, aided the fine-tuning of the water desolvation/transport dynamics at the GO/IL interface to achieve a high water flux. Additionally, the water retention was reduced on the hydrophobic planes, which inhibited GO swelling during aqueous separations. Molecular dynamics simulations revealed increased water diffusivity when ILs were intercalated within GO layers. We establish that without requiring a high energy input, functionalization of GO membranes with ILs may be a promising approach to achieve efficient ion separation and critical material recovery.
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- Shuai Tan
- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Earth and Biological Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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Zhang X. Selective separation membranes for fractionating organics and salts for industrial wastewater treatment: Design strategies and process assessment. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.120052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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Zhang Z, Yin C, Shi X, Yang G, Wang Y. Masking covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with loose polyamide networks for precise nanofiltration. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Zhang M, Feng X. Fabrication Strategies of Conjugated Microporous Polymer Membranes for Molecular Separation. ACTA CHIMICA SINICA 2022. [DOI: 10.6023/a21110505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Castro-Muñoz R. MXene: A two-dimensional material in selective water separation via pervaporation. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Yu G, Shangguan X, Wang Z, Rong H, Wang K, Zhang Y, Shao T, Zou X. Seed assisted synthesis of anionic metal organic framework membrane for selective and permeable hydrogen separation. Inorg Chem Front 2022. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qi01600h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Hydrogen selective metal organic framework (MOF) membranes with excellent performances are still in high demand. Here, we are developing an anionic MOF material of CPM-5 into a membrane for H2...
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Saini H, Srinivasan N, Šedajová V, Majumder M, Dubal DP, Otyepka M, Zbořil R, Kurra N, Fischer RA, Jayaramulu K. Emerging MXene@Metal-Organic Framework Hybrids: Design Strategies toward Versatile Applications. ACS NANO 2021; 15:18742-18776. [PMID: 34793674 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c06402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Rapid progress on developing smart materials and design of hybrids is motivated by pressing challenges associated with energy crisis and environmental remediation. While emergence of versatile classes of nanomaterials has been fascinating, the real excitement lies in the design of hybrid materials with tunable properties. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are the key materials for gas sorption and electrochemical applications, but their sustainability is challenged by limited chemical stability, poor electrical conductivity, and intricate, inaccessible pores. Despite tremendous efforts towards improving the stability of MOF materials, little progress has made researchers inclined toward developing hybrid materials. MXenes, a family of two-dimensional transition-metal carbides, nitrides and carbonitrides, are known for their compositional versatility and formation of a range of structures with rich surface chemistry. Hybridization of MOFs with functional layered MXene materials may be beneficial if the host structure provides appropriate interactions for stabilizing and improving the desired properties. Recent efforts have focused on integrating Ti3C2Tx and V2CTx MXenes with MOFs to result in hybrid materials with augmented electrochemical and physicochemical properties, widening the scope for emerging applications. This review discusses the potential design strategies of MXene@MOF hybrids, attributes of tunable properties in the resulting hybrids, and their applications in water treatment, sensing, electrochemical energy storage, smart textiles, and electrocatalysis. Comprehensive discussions on the recent efforts on rapidly evolving MXene@MOF materials for various applications and potential future directions are highlighted.
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- Haneesh Saini
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 181221, India
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram 695551, India
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 181221, India
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- Centre for Materials Science, School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 2 George Street, Brisbane, Queensland 4001, Australia
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- IT4Innovations, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 70800 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- Regional Centre of Advanced Technologies and Materials, Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN), Palacký University Olomouc, Šlechtitelů 27, 783 71 Olomouc, Czech Republic
- Nanotechnology Centre, CEET, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, 17. listopadu 2172/15, 70800 Ostrava-Poruba, Czech Republic
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- School of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Thiruvananthapuram, Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram 695551, India
- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, 502284 Sangareddy, Telangana, India
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- Chair of Inorganic and Metal-Organic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Catalysis Research Centre, Technical University of Munich, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology, Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir 181221, India
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Liu X, Zhang L, Cui X, Zhang Q, Hu W, Du J, Zeng H, Xu Q. 2D Material Nanofiltration Membranes: From Fundamental Understandings to Rational Design. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:e2102493. [PMID: 34668340 PMCID: PMC8655186 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202102493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2021] [Revised: 08/07/2021] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Since the discovery of 2D materials, 2D material nanofiltration (NF) membranes have attracted great attention and are being developed with a tremendously fast pace, due to their energy efficiency and cost effectiveness for water purification. The most attractive aspect for 2D material NF membranes is that, anomalous water and ion permeation phenomena have been constantly observed because of the presence of the severely confined nanocapillaries (<2 nm) in the membrane, leading to its great potential in achieving superior overall performance, e.g., high water flux, high rejection rates of ions, and high resistance to swelling. Hence, fundamental understandings of such water and ion transport behaviors are of great significance for the continuous development of 2D material NF membranes. In this work, the microscopic understandings developed up to date on 2D material NF membranes regarding the abnormal transport phenomena are reviewed, including ultrafast water and ion permeation rates with the magnitude several orders higher than that predicted by conventional diffusion behavior, ion dehydration, ionic Coulomb blockade, ion-ion correlations, etc. The state-of-the-art structural designs for 2D material NF membranes are also reviewed. Discussion and future perspectives are provided highlighting the rational design of 2D material membrane structures in the future.
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- Xiaopeng Liu
- College of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- School of Chemical EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
- Institutes of Advanced TechnologyZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450052P. R. China
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- Institutes of Advanced TechnologyZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450052P. R. China
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- School of Metallurgy & EnvironmentCentral South UniversityChangshaHunan410083China
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical and Materials EngineeringUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaT6G 1H9Canada
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- College of Materials Science and EngineeringZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450001P. R. China
- Institutes of Advanced TechnologyZhengzhou UniversityZhengzhou450052P. R. China
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Pan J, Liu L, Tao Y, Zhao L, Yu X, Wu B, Zhao X, Liu L. Green Fabrication of Tertrabutylammonium Styrene Sulfonate Cation-Exchange Membranes via a Solvent-Free Photopolymerization Strategy. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03274] [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]
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- Jiefeng Pan
- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Environment-friendly Polymer Materials, Anhui University, Hefei 230601, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. China
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Designing highly selective and stable water transport channel through graphene oxide membranes functionalized with polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane for ethanol dehydration. J Memb Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Jiang J, Wang Y, Wang D, Zhang W, Li Y. Synthesis, Structures of
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†. CHINESE J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cjoc.202100356] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Jingjing Jiang
- Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu 210023 China
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- Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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- State Key Laboratory of Coordination Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Nanjing University Nanjing Jiangsu 210023 China
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- Department of Chemistry Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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Khandelwal N, Darbha GK. A decade of exploring MXenes as aquatic cleaners: Covering a broad range of contaminants, current challenges and future trends. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 279:130587. [PMID: 33901892 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.130587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Clean water, the elixir of life, is of tremendous importance in achieving environmental sustainability and the balanced functioning of our ecosystem. Coupled with population growth, several anthropogenic activities and environmental catastrophes have together contributed to an alarming increase in the concentration of toxic pollutants in water bodies. Diversified physiochemical conditions of water matrices, ranging from mining drainage to seawater, is the critical challenge in designing adsorbents. MXenes, a new class of 2D layered materials, are transition metal nitrides, carbides, carbonitrides or borides formed through selective etching process. MXenes are known to have high surface area and activity with biological compatibility and chemical stability and therefore are promising adsorbents and have been explored for a broad range of contaminants. This review starts with a brief about environmental contaminants followed by synthesis and modifications of MXenes. It then revolves around their so far explored adsorbing and degradation properties for different contaminants ranging from toxic metals, inorganic ions, and radionuclides to various organic pollutants, including dyes, pharmaceuticals, aromatic hydrocarbons, and pesticides, etc. Finally, we have discussed associated toxicity, secondary contamination, future trends, and challenges in ascertaining scalability and wide-range applicability of MXenes in natural environmental conditions to make them a warrior of water sustainability.
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- Nitin Khandelwal
- Environmental Nanoscience Laboratory, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, Mohanpur, West Bengal, India, 741246
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- Environmental Nanoscience Laboratory, Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, Mohanpur, West Bengal, India, 741246; Centre for Climate and Environmental Studies, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Kolkata, Mohanpur, West Bengal, 741246, India.
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Shahzad A, Oh JM, Azam M, Iqbal J, Hussain S, Miran W, Rasool K. Advances in the Synthesis and Application of Anti-Fouling Membranes Using Two-Dimensional Nanomaterials. MEMBRANES 2021; 11:605. [PMID: 34436368 PMCID: PMC8402026 DOI: 10.3390/membranes11080605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2021] [Revised: 07/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This article provides a comprehensive review of the recent progress in the application of advanced two-dimensional nanomaterials (2DNMs) in membranes fabrication and application for water purification. The membranes fouling, its types, and anti-fouling mechanisms of different 2DNMs containing membrane systems are also discussed. The developments in membrane synthesis and modification using 2DNMs, especially graphene and graphene family materials, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), MXenes, and others are critically reviewed. Further, the application potential of next-generation 2DNMs-based membranes in water/wastewater treatment systems is surveyed. Finally, the current problems and future opportunities of applying 2DNMs for anti-fouling membranes are also debated.
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- Asif Shahzad
- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Korea; (A.S.); (J.-M.O.)
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- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul 04620, Korea; (A.S.); (J.-M.O.)
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- Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology, University of Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan;
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- College of Natural and Health Sciences, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi 144534, United Arab Emirates;
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- Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Government College University, Faisalabad 38000, Pakistan;
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- International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics, National Institute for Materials Science, Tsukuba 305-0044, Japan
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- Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar Foundation, Doha 5824, Qatar
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Wang Z, Wang X, Chen Q, Wang X, Huang X, Huang W. Core@shell and lateral heterostructures composed of SnS and NbS 2. NANOSCALE 2021; 13:5489-5496. [PMID: 33687419 DOI: 10.1039/d0nr08415h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The spatial arrangement of heterostructures based on two-dimensional layered materials is important in controlling their electronic and optoelectronic properties. In this contribution, by controlling the reaction kinetics and thus the nucleation and growth sequence of p-type SnS and metallic NbS2, controllable preparation of both SnS@NbS2 core@shell and SnS/NbS2 lateral heterostructures was realized. The SnS@NbS2 core@shell heterostructures were further applied in photodetectors, and interestingly, a negative photoresponse was observed due to the Seebeck effect exerted on the NbS2 shell. Compared with the pure metallic NbS2, the SnS@NbS2 core@shell heterostructures showed a 15 times increased signal-to-noise ratio and much improved photocurrent stability, largely due to the charge and heat transfer between the SnS core and NbS2 shell.
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- Zhiwei Wang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China. and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China. and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China. and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Xi'an Institute of Flexible Electronics (IFE) and Xi'an Institute of Biomedical Materials & Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi'an 710072, China. and Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing Tech University (Nanjing Tech), 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China.
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Bu M, Feng Y, Li Q, Wang Y, Feng S, Zhang K, Jiang Y, Fan L, Kang Z, Sun D. A binary all-nanoporous composite membrane constructed via vapor phase transformation for high-permeance gas separation. Inorg Chem Front 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d1qi00847a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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A COF with a large pore size was incorporated into a MOF matrix to construct an all-nanoporous composite membrane for high-permeance gas separation.
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- Mengqi Bu
- College of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR. China
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- College of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR. China
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- Petrochemical Research Institute, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- Petrochemical Research Institute, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), Beijing, 100083, PR China
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- College of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR. China
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- College of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR. China
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- College of Science, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong 266580, PR. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong, 266580, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong, 266580, PR China
- State Key Laboratory of Structural Chemistry, Fujian Institute of Research on the Structure of Matter, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350002, PR China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao, Shandong, 266580, PR China
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Yang Q, Yang T, Gao W, Qi Y, Guo B, Zhong W, Jiang J, Xu M. An MXene-based aerogel with cobalt nanoparticles as an efficient sulfur host for room-temperature Na–S batteries. Inorg Chem Front 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/d0qi00939c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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A network-like MG-Co composite with adsorption and catalysis for Na2Sx is synthesized as a S host for room temperature Na–S batteries, exhibiting excellent electrochemical performance.
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- Qiuju Yang
- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University)
- Ministry of Education
- School of Materials and Energy
- Southwest University
- Chongqing 400715
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