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Wang P, Tao W, Zhou T, Wang J, Zhao C, Zhou G, Yamauchi Y. Nanoarchitectonics in Advanced Membranes for Enhanced Osmotic Energy Harvesting. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2404418. [PMID: 38973652 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2024] [Revised: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/09/2024]
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Osmotic energy, often referred to as "blue energy", is the energy generated from the mixing of solutions with different salt concentrations, offering a vast, renewable, and environmentally friendly energy resource. The efficacy of osmotic power production considerably relies on the performance of the transmembrane process, which depends on ionic conductivity and the capability to differentiate between positive and negative ions. Recent advancements have led to the development of membrane materials featuring precisely tailored ion transport nanochannels, enabling high-efficiency osmotic energy harvesting. In this review, ion diffusion in confined nanochannels and the rational design and optimization of membrane architecture are explored. Furthermore, structural optimization of the membrane to mitigate transport resistance and the concentration polarization effect for enhancing osmotic energy harvesting is highlighted. Finally, an outlook on the challenges that lie ahead is provided, and the potential applications of osmotic energy conversion are outlined. This review offers a comprehensive viewpoint on the evolving prospects of osmotic energy conversion.
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- Peifang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Key Laboratory of Integrated Regulation and Resource Development on Shallow Lake of Ministry of Education, College of Environment, Hohai University, Nanjing, 210098, China
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- Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Department of Materials Process Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8603, Japan
- Department of Plant & Environmental New Resources, College of Life Sciences, Kyung Hee University, 1732 Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17104, South Korea
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Huang D, Zou K, Wu Y, Li K, Zhang Z, Liu T, Chen W, Yan Z, Zhou S, Kong XY, Jiang L, Wen L. TRPM4-Inspired Polymeric Nanochannels with Preferential Cation Transport for High-Efficiency Salinity-Gradient Energy Conversion. J Am Chem Soc 2024. [PMID: 38842082 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c02629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Biological ion channels exhibit switchable cation transport with ultrahigh selectivity for efficient energy conversion, such as Ca2+-activated TRPM4 channels tuned by cation-π interactions, but achieving an analogous highly selective function is challenging in artificial nanochannels. Here, we design a TRPM4-inspired cation-selective nanochannel (CN) assembled by two poly(ether sulfone)s, respectively, with sulfonate acid and indole moieties, which act as cation-selective activators to manage Na+/Cl- selectivity via ionic and cation-π interactions. The cation selectivity of CNs can be activated by Na+, and thereby the Na+ transference number significantly improves from 0.720 to 0.982 (Na+/Cl- selectivity ratio from 2.6 to 54.6) under a 50-fold salinity gradient, surpassing the K+ transference number (0.886) and Li+ transference number (0.900). The TRPM4-inspired nanochannel membrane enabled a maximum output power density of 5.7 W m-2 for salinity-gradient power harvesting. Moreover, a record energy conversion efficiency of up to 46.5% is provided, superior to most nanochannel membranes (below 30%). This work proposes a novel strategy to biomimetic nanochannels for highly selective cation transport and high-efficiency salinity-gradient energy conversion.
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- Dehua Huang
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou Jiangsu 215123, PR China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei Anhui 230026, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou Jiangsu 215123, PR China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei Anhui 230026, PR China
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Xian W, Zhu C, Lai Z, Zuo X, Meng QW, Zheng L, Wang S, Dai Z, Chen F, Ma S, Sun Q. Enhancing Sustainable Energy Conversion Efficiency by Incorporating Photoelectric Responsiveness into Multiporous Ionic Membrane. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2310791. [PMID: 38214692 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202310791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
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The evolution of porous membranes has revitalized their potential application in sustainable osmotic-energy conversion. However, the performance of multiporous membranes deviates significantly from the linear extrapolation of single-pore membranes, primarily due to the occurrence of ion-concentration polarization (ICP). This study proposes a robust strategy to overcome this challenge by incorporating photoelectric responsiveness into permselective membranes. By introducing light-induced electric fields within the membrane, the transport of ions is accelerated, leading to a reduction in the diffusion boundary layer and effectively mitigating the detrimental effects of ICP. The developed photoelectric-responsive covalent-organic-framework membranes exhibit an impressive output power density of 69.6 W m-2 under illumination, surpassing the commercial viability threshold by ≈14-fold. This research uncovers a previously unexplored benefit of integrating optical electric conversion with reverse electrodialysis, thereby enhancing energy conversion efficiency.
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- Weipeng Xian
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, 1508 W Mulberry, St Denton, TX, 76201, USA
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310028, China
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Key Laboratory of Surface & Interface Science of Polymer Materials of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, Hangzhou, 310028, China
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- Department of Chemistry, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310028, China
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- Department of Chemistry, University of North Texas, 1508 W Mulberry, St Denton, TX, 76201, USA
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- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Zhu C, Xu L, Liu Y, Liu J, Wang J, Sun H, Lan YQ, Wang C. Polyoxometalate-based plasmonic electron sponge membrane for nanofluidic osmotic energy conversion. Nat Commun 2024; 15:4213. [PMID: 38760369 PMCID: PMC11101624 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48613-6] [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: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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Nanofluidic membranes have demonstrated great potential in harvesting osmotic energy. However, the output power densities are usually hampered by insufficient membrane permselectivity. Herein, we design a polyoxometalates (POMs)-based nanofluidic plasmonic electron sponge membrane (PESM) for highly efficient osmotic energy conversion. Under light irradiation, hot electrons are generated on Au NPs surface and then transferred and stored in POMs electron sponges, while hot holes are consumed by water. The stored hot electrons in POMs increase the charge density and hydrophilicity of PESM, resulting in significantly improved permselectivity for high-performance osmotic energy conversion. In addition, the unique ionic current rectification (ICR) property of the prepared nanofluidic PESM inhibits ion concentration polarization effectively, which could further improve its permselectivity. Under light with 500-fold NaCl gradient, the maximum output power density of the prepared PESM reaches 70.4 W m-2, which is further enhanced even to 102.1 W m-2 by changing the ligand to P5W30. This work highlights the crucial roles of plasmonic electron sponge for tailoring the surface charge, modulating ion transport dynamics, and improving the performance of nanofluidic osmotic energy conversion.
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- Chengcheng Zhu
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Environment, Jiangsu Engineering Lab of Water and Soil Eco-remediation, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
- School of Chemistry, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of New Power Batteries, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
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Awati A, Yang R, Shi T, Zhou S, Zhang X, Zeng H, Lv Y, Liang K, Xie L, Zhu D, Liu M, Kong B. Interfacial Super-Assembly of Vacancy Engineered Ultrathin-Nanosheets Toward Nanochannels for Smart Ion Transport and Salinity Gradient Power Conversion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024:e202407491. [PMID: 38735853 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202407491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Ion-selective nanochannel membranes assembled from two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets hold immense promise for power conversion using salinity gradient. However, they face challenges stemming from insufficient surface charge density, which impairs both permselectivity and durability. Herein, we present a novel vacancy-engineered, oxygen-deficient NiCo layered double hydroxide (NiCoLDH)/cellulose nanofibers-wrapped carbon nanotubes (VOLDH/CNF-CNT) composite membrane. This membrane, featuring abundant angstrom-scale, cation-selective nanochannels, is designed and fabricated through a synergistic combination of vacancy engineering and interfacial super-assembly. The composite membrane shows interlayer free-spacing of ~3.62 Å, which validates the membrane size exclusion selectivity. This strategy, validated by DFT calculations and experimental data, improves hydrophilicity and surface charge density, leading to the strong interaction with K+ ions to benefit the low ion transport resistance and exceptional charge selectivity. When employed in an artificial river water|seawater salinity gradient power generator, it delivers a high-power density of 5.35 W/m2 with long-term durability (20,000s), which is almost 400 % higher than that of the pristine NiCoLDH membrane. Furthermore, it displays both pH- and temperature-sensitive ion transport behavior, offering additional opportunities for optimization. This work establishes a basis for high-performance salinity gradient power conversion and underscores the potential of vacancy engineering and super-assembly in customizing 2D nanomaterials for diverse advanced nanofluidic energy devices.
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- Abuduheiremu Awati
- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- College of Chemical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering, Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia
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- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi An Shi, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Shanghai Key Lab of Chemical Assessment and Sustainability, School of Chemical Science and Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
- Yiwu Research Institute, Fudan University, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, P. R. China
- Shandong Research Institute, Fudan University, Jinan, Shandong, 250103, P. R. China
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Chen C, Meng L, Cao L, Zhang D, An S, Liu L, Wang J, Li G, Pan T, Shen J, Chen Z, Shi Z, Lai Z, Han Y. Phase Engineering of Zirconium MOFs Enables Efficient Osmotic Energy Conversion: Structural Evolution Unveiled by Direct Imaging. J Am Chem Soc 2024; 146:11855-11865. [PMID: 38634945 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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Creating structural defects in a controlled manner within metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) poses a significant challenge for synthesis, and concurrently, identifying the types and distributions of these defects is also a formidable task for characterization. In this study, we demonstrate that by employing 2-sulfonylterephthalic acid as the ligand for synthesizing Zr (or Hf)-based MOFs, a crystal phase transformation from the common fcu topology to the rare jmt topology can be easily facilitated using a straightforward mixed-solvent strategy. The jmt phase, characterized by an extensively open framework, can be considered a derivative of the fcu phase, generated through the introduction of missing-cluster defects. We have explicitly identified both MOF phases, their intermediate states, and the novel core-shell structures they form using ultralow-dose high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. In addition to facilitating phase engineering, the incorporation of sulfonic groups in MOFs imparts ionic selectivity, making them applicable for osmotic energy harvesting through mixed matrix membrane fabrication. The membrane containing the jmt-phase MOF exhibits an exceptionally high peak power density of 10.08 W m-2 under a 50-fold salinity gradient (NaCl: 0.5 M|0.01 M), which surpasses the threshold of 5 W m-2 for commercial applications and can be attributed to the combination of large pore size, extensive porosity, and abundant sulfonic groups in this novel MOF material.
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- Cailing Chen
- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Pharmacy, Changchun University of Chinese Medicine, Changchun 130017, China
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Multi-Scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Multi-Scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Multi-Scale Porous Materials Center, Institute of Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Stoddart Institute of Molecular Science, Department of Chemistry, State Key Laboratory of Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Materials, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Preparative Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Advanced Membranes and Porous Materials Center, Physical Sciences and Engineering Division, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Thuwal 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
- School of Emergent Soft Matter, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, China
- Center for Electron Microscopy, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 511442, China
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Liu X, Li X, Chu X, Zhang B, Zhang J, Hambsch M, Mannsfeld SCB, Borrelli M, Löffler M, Pohl D, Liu Y, Zhang Z, Feng X. Giant Blue Energy Harvesting in Two-Dimensional Polymer Membranes with Spatially Aligned Charges. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2310791. [PMID: 38299804 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202310791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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Blue energy between seawater and river water is attracting increasing interest, as one of the sustainable and renewable energy resources that can be harvested from water. Within the reverse electrodialysis applied in blue energy conversion, novel membranes with nanoscale confinement that function as selective ion transport mediums are currently in high demand for realizing higher power density. The primary challenge lies in constructing well-defined nanochannels that allow for low-energy barrier transport. This work proposes a concept for nanofluidic channels with a simultaneous dual electrostatic effect that can enhance both ion selectivity and flux. To actualize this, this work has synthesized propidium iodide-based two-dimensional polymer (PI-2DP) membranes possessing both skeleton charge and intrinsic space charge, which are spatially aligned along the ion transport pathway. The dual charge design of PI-2DP significantly enhances the electrostatic interaction between the translocating anions and the cationic polymer framework, and a high anion selectivity coefficient (≈0.8) is reached. When mixing standard artificial seawater and river water, this work achieves a considerable power density of 48.4 W m-2, outperforming most state-of-the-art nanofluidic membranes. Moreover, when applied between the Mediterranean Sea and the Elbe River, an output power density of 42.2 W m-2 is achieved by the PI-2DP. This nanofluidic membrane design with dual-layer charges will inspire more innovative development of ion-selective channels for blue energy conversion that will contribute to global energy consumption.
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- Xiaohui Liu
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, 06120, Halle (Saale), Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) Maria-Reiche-Strasse 2, 01109, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Dresden Center for Nanoanalysis, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Dresden Center for Nanoanalysis, Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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- Physical Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Zellescher Weg 19, 01069, Dresden, Germany
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, 230026, China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, 215123, China
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Faculty of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, 01062, Dresden, Germany
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Tang J, Wang Y, Yang H, Zhang Q, Wang C, Li L, Zheng Z, Jin Y, Wang H, Gu Y, Zuo T. All-natural 2D nanofluidics as highly-efficient osmotic energy generators. Nat Commun 2024; 15:3649. [PMID: 38684671 PMCID: PMC11058229 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47915-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Two-dimensional nanofluidics based on naturally abundant clay are good candidates for harvesting osmotic energy between the sea and river from the perspective of commercialization and environmental sustainability. However, clay-based nanofluidics outputting long-term considerable osmotic power remains extremely challenging to achieve due to the lack of surface charge and mechanical strength. Here, a two-dimensional all-natural nanofluidic (2D-NNF) is developed as a robust and highly efficient osmotic energy generator based on an interlocking configuration of stacked montmorillonite nanosheets (from natural clay) and their intercalated cellulose nanofibers (from natural wood). The generated nano-confined interlamellar channels with abundant surface and space negative charges facilitate selective and fast hopping transport of cations in the 2D-NNF. This contributes to an osmotic power output of ~8.61 W m-2 by mixing artificial seawater and river water, higher than other reported state-of-the-art 2D nanofluidics. According to detailed life cycle assessments (LCA), the 2D-NNF demonstrates great advantages in resource consumption (1/14), greenhouse gas emissions (1/9), and production costs (1/13) compared with the mainstream 2D nanofluidics, promising good sustainability for large-scale and highly-efficient osmotic power generation.
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- Jiadong Tang
- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Advanced Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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- Institute of Circular Economy, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China.
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- Institute of Circular Economy, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, PR China
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Liu P, Kong XY, Jiang L, Wen L. Ion transport in nanofluidics under external fields. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2972-3001. [PMID: 38345093 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00367a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Nanofluidic channels with tailored ion transport dynamics are usually used as channels for ion transport, to enable high-performance ion regulation behaviors. The rational construction of nanofluidics and the introduction of external fields are of vital significance to the advancement and development of these ion transport properties. Focusing on the recent advances of nanofluidics, in this review, various dimensional nanomaterials and their derived homogeneous/heterogeneous nanofluidics are first briefly introduced. Then we discuss the basic principles and properties of ion transport in nanofluidics. As the major part of this review, we focus on recent progress in ion transport in nanofluidics regulated by external physical fields (electric field, light, heat, pressure, etc.) and chemical fields (pH, concentration gradient, chemical reaction, etc.), and reveal the advantages and ion regulation mechanisms of each type. Moreover, the representative applications of these nanofluidic channels in sensing, ionic devices, energy conversion, and other areas are summarized. Finally, the major challenges that need to be addressed in this research field and the future perspective of nanofluidics development and practical applications are briefly illustrated.
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- Pei Liu
- Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, P. R. China
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China
- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China.
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui 230026, P. R. China
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215123, P. R. China
- Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, P. R. China
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Lei D, Zhang Z, Jiang L. Bioinspired 2D nanofluidic membranes for energy applications. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:2300-2325. [PMID: 38284167 DOI: 10.1039/d3cs00382e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Bioinspired two-dimensional (2D) nanofluidic membranes have been explored for the creation of high-performance ion transport systems that can mimic the delicate transport functions of living organisms. Advanced energy devices made from these membranes show excellent energy storage and conversion capabilities. Further research and development in this area are essential to unlock the full potential of energy devices and facilitate the development of high-performance equipment toward real-world applications and a sustainable future. However, there has been minimal review and summarization of 2D nanofluidic membranes in recent years. Thus, it is necessary to carry out an extensive review to provide a survey library for researchers in related fields. In this review, the classification and the raw materials that are used to construct 2D nanofluidic membranes are first presented. Second, the top-down and bottom-up methods for constructing 2D membranes are introduced. Next, the applications of bioinspired 2D membranes in osmotic energy, hydraulic energy, mechanical energy, photoelectric conversion, lithium batteries, and flow batteries are discussed in detail. Finally, the opportunities and challenges that 2D nanofluidic membranes are likely to face in the future are envisioned. This review aims to provide a broad knowledge base for constructing high-performance bioinspired 2D nanofluidic membranes for advanced energy applications.
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- Dandan Lei
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, 215123, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, 215123, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, University of Science and Technology of China, 230026, Hefei, Anhui, China.
- Suzhou Institute for Advanced Research, University of Science and Technology of China, 215123, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, China
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Fan K, Zhou S, Xie L, Jia S, Zhao L, Liu X, Liang K, Jiang L, Kong B. Interfacial Assembly of 2D Graphene-Derived Ion Channels for Water-Based Green Energy Conversion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2307849. [PMID: 37873917 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202307849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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The utilization of sustained and green energy is believed to alleviate increasing menace of global environmental concerns and energy dilemma. Interfacial assembly of 2D graphene-derived ion channels (2D-GDICs) with tunable ion/fluid transport behavior enables efficient harvesting of renewable green energy from ubiquitous water, especially for osmotic energy harvesting. In this review, various interfacial assembly strategies for fabricating diverse 2D-GDICs are summarized and their ion transport properties are discussed. This review analyzes how particular structure and charge density/distribution of 2D-GDIC can be modulated to minimize internal resistance of ion/fluid transport and enhance energy conversion efficiency, and highlights stimuli-responsive functions and stability of 2D-GDIC and further examines the possibility of integrating 2D-GDIC with other energy conversion systems. Notably, the presented preparation and applications of 2D-GDIC also inspire and guide other 2D materials to fabricate sophisticated ion channels for targeted applications. Finally, potential challenges in this field is analyzed and a prospect to future developments toward high-performance or large-scale real-word applications is offered.
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- Kun Fan
- College of Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- College of Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Electrical Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- College of Polymer Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Polymer Material and Engineering, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, 2052, Australia
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- Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
- Shandong Research Institute, Fudan University, Shandong, 250103, China
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Shi J, Sun X, Zhang Y, Niu S, Wang Z, Wu Z, An M, Chen L, Li J. Molecular self-assembled cellulose enabling durable, scalable, high-power osmotic energy harvesting. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 327:121656. [PMID: 38171677 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121656] [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: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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In recent years, renewable cellulose-based ion exchange membranes have emerged as promising candidates for capturing green, abundant osmotic energy. However, the low power density and structural/performance instability are challenging for such cellulose membranes. Herein, cellulose-molecule self-assembly engineering (CMA) is developed to construct environmentally friendly, durable, scalable cellulose membranes (CMA membranes). Such a strategy enables CMA membranes with ideal nanochannels (∼7 nm) and tailored channel lengths, which support excellent ion selectivity and ion fluxes toward high-performance osmotic energy harvesting. Finite element simulations also verified the function of tailored nanochannel length on osmotic energy conversion. Correspondingly, our CMA membrane shows a high-power density of 2.27 W/m2 at a 50-fold KCl gradient and super high voltage of 1.32 V with 30-pair CMA membranes (testing area of 22.2 cm2). In addition, the CMA membrane demonstrates long-term structural and dimensional integrity in saline solution, due to their high wet strength (4.2 MPa for N-CMA membrane and 0.5 MPa for P-CMA membrane), and correspondingly generates ultrastable yet high power density more than 100 days. The self-assembly engineering of cellulose molecules constructs high-performance ion-selective membranes with environmentally friendly, scalable, high wet strength and stability advantages, which guide sustainable nanofluidic applications beyond the blue energy.
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- Jianping Shi
- College of Material Engineering, National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- College of Material Engineering, National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Material Engineering, National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China
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- College of Material Engineering, National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi'an, 710021, China.
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- College of Material Engineering, National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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- College of Material Engineering, National Forestry and Grassland Administration Key Laboratory of Plant Fiber Functional Materials, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou 350002, China.
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He Y, Huang Z, Xie L, Zhang X, Hu X, Liang K, Jiang L, Zhou S, Kong B. 2D Ordered Mesoporous Lamellar Hetero-Nanochannels with Asymmetric Wettability for Controllable Ion Transport. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306910. [PMID: 37926698 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306910] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Heterogeneous membranes play a crucial role in osmotic energy conversion by effectively reducing concentration polarization. However, most heterogeneous membranes mitigate concentration polarization through an asymmetric charge distribution, resulting in compromised ion selectivity. Herein, hetero-nanochannels with asymmetric wettability composed of 2D mesoporous carbon and graphene oxide are constructed. The asymmetric wettability of the membrane endows it with the ability to suppress the concentration polarization without degrading the ion selectivity, as well as achieving a diode-like ion transport feature. As a result, enhanced osmotic energy harvesting is achieved with a power density of 6.41 W m-2 . This represents a substantial enhancement of 102.80-137.85% when compared to homogeneous 2D membranes, surpassing the performance of the majority of reported 2D membranes. Importantly, the membrane can be further used for high-performance ionic power harvesting by regulating ion transport, exceeding previously reported data by 89.1%.
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- Yanjun He
- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
- The Key Laboratory of Biomedical Information Engineering of Ministry of Education, School of Life Science and Technology, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Shanghai Key Lab of Molecular Catalysis and Innovative Materials, Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemistry for Energy Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, P. R. China
- Yiwu Research Institute of Fudan University, Yiwu, Zhejiang, 322000, P. R. China
- Shandong Research Institute, Fudan University, Jinan, Shandong, 250103, P. R. China
- Shandong Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Functional Materials, Zibo, Shandong, 255000, P. R. China
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Liu C, Ye C, Zhang T, Tang J, Mao K, Chen L, Xue L, Sun J, Zhang W, Wang X, Xiong P, Wang G, Zhu J. Bio-inspired Double Angstrom-Scale Confinement in Ti-deficient Ti 0.87 O 2 Nanosheet Membranes for Ultrahigh-performance Osmotic Power Generation. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202315947. [PMID: 38059770 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202315947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2023] [Revised: 11/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/08/2023]
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Osmotic power, a clean energy source, can be harvested from the salinity difference between seawater and river water. However, the output power densities are hampered by the trade-off between ion selectivity and ion permeability. Here we propose an effective strategy of double angstrom-scale confinement (DAC) to design ion-permselective channels with enhanced ion selectivity and permeability simultaneously. The fabricated DAC-Ti0.87 O2 membranes possess both Ti atomic vacancies and an interlayer free spacing of ≈2.2 Å, which not only generates a profitable confinement effect for Na+ ions to enable high ion selectivity but also induces a strong interaction with Na+ ions to benefit high ion permeability. Consequently, when applied to osmotic power generation, the DAC-Ti0.87 O2 membranes achieved an ultrahigh power density of 17.8 W m-2 by mixing 0.5/0.01 M NaCl solution and up to 114.2 W m-2 with a 500-fold salinity gradient, far exceeding all the reported macroscopic-scale membranes. This work highlights the potential of the construction of DAC ion-permselective channels for two-dimensional materials in high-performance nanofluidic energy systems.
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- Chao Liu
- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Computational Science and Material Design, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Academy for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies & Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Computational Science and Material Design, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518055, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2007, Australia
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- Key Laboratory for Soft Chemistry and Functional Materials of Ministry Education, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing, 210094, China
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Liu Y, Zhang S, Song R, Zeng H, Wang L. Preanchoring Enabled Directional Modification of Atomically Thin Membrane for High-Performance Osmotic Energy Generation. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:26-34. [PMID: 38117701 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c03041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Salinity gradient energy is an environmentally friendly energy source that possesses potential to meet the growing global energy demand. Although covalently modified nanoporous graphene membranes are prospective candidates to break the trade-off between ion selectivity and permeability, the random reaction sites and inevitable defects during modification reduce the reaction efficiency and energy conversion performance. Here, we developed a preanchoring method to achieve directional modification near the graphene nanopores periphery. Numerical simulation revealed that the improved surface charge density around nanopores results in exceptional K+/Cl- selectivity and osmotic energy conversion performance, which agreed well with experimental results. Ionic transport measurements showed that the directionally modified graphene membranes achieved an outstanding power density of 81.6 W m-2 with an energy conversion efficiency of 35.4% under a 100-fold salinity gradient, outperforming state-of-the-art graphene-based nanoporous membranes. This work provided a facile approach for precise modification of nanoporous graphene membranes and opened up new ways for osmotic power harvesting.
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- Yuancheng Liu
- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, 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
- 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, China 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
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- National Key Laboratory of Advanced Micro and Nano Manufacture Technology, School of Integrated Circuits, Peking University, 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
- 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, China 100095, China
- Beijing Advanced Innovation Center for Integrated Circuits, Beijing, China 100871, China
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Zhang J, Su L, Liu Z, Tang J, Zhang L, Li Z, Zhou D, Sun Z, Xi K, Lu P, Deng G. A responsive hydrogel modulates innate immune cascade fibrosis to promote ocular surface reconstruction after chemical injury. J Control Release 2024; 365:1124-1138. [PMID: 38123070 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2023.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/16/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Following an ocular chemical injury, the release of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) triggers an innate immune cascade fibrotic effect involving macrophages (Mø), which limits corneal repair. However, the interplay and mechanisms between NETs and macrophages, as well as the coordination between the innate immunity and corneal repair, remain challenging issues. Using a co-culture system, we report that chemical stimulation exacerbates the accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within the polymorphonuclear neutrophils, leading to NET formation and the activation of M2 macrophages, ultimately inducing pathological fibrosis of the ocular surface through the IL-10/STAT3/TGF-β1/Smad2 axis. Inspired by the locally formed acidic microenvironment mediated by innate acute inflammatory stimulation, we further integrate sericin with oxidized chitosan nanoparticles loaded with black phosphorus quantum dots (BPQDs) using Schiff base chemistry to construct a functional pH-responsive hydrogel. Following corneal injury, the hydrogel selectively releases BPQDs in response to the acidic environment, inhibiting the innate immune cascade fibrosis triggered by the PMN-ROS-NETs. Thus, corneal pathological fibrosis is alleviated and reshaping of the ocular surface takes place. These results represent a refinement of the mechanism of inherent immune effector cell interactions, and provide new research ideas for the construction of nano biomaterials that regulate pathological fibrosis.
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- Jun Zhang
- Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Lanlin North Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213000, China; Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 708 Renmin Road, SuZhou, Jiangsu 215000, China.
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- Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, The Affiliated Suzhou Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, 26 Daoqian Street, SuZhou, Jiangsu 215000, China
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- Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Lanlin North Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 708 Renmin Road, SuZhou, Jiangsu 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 708 Renmin Road, SuZhou, Jiangsu 215000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 708 Renmin Road, SuZhou, Jiangsu 215000, China
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- Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Lanlin North Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213000, China
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- Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Lanlin North Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213000, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Institute, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 708 Renmin Road, SuZhou, Jiangsu 215000, China.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 708 Renmin Road, SuZhou, Jiangsu 215000, China.
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- Changzhou Third People's Hospital, Changzhou Medical Center, Nanjing Medical University, 300 Lanlin North Road, Changzhou, Jiangsu 213000, China.
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Du X, Liu J, Han Z, Chen J, Wang L, Zhang X, Guo Y, Liu X, Zhou J, Jia P. Efficient photo-driven ion pump through slightly reduced vertical graphene oxide membranes. Dalton Trans 2023; 53:215-222. [PMID: 38032350 DOI: 10.1039/d3dt02303f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Solar energy can be harvested using biological light-driven ion pumps for the sustainability of life. It remains a significant challenge to develop high-performance artificial light-driven ion pumps for solar energy harvesting in all solid-state materials. Here, we exploit the benefits of short channel lengths and efficient light absorption to demonstrate efficient photo-driven ion transport in slightly reduced vertical graphene oxide membranes (GOMs). Remarkably, this photo-driven ion pump exhibits excellent ability, countering a 10-fold electrolyte concentration gradient. We propose a plausible mechanism where light illumination enhances the electric potential of ion channels on GOMs triggered by the separation of photoexcited charge carriers between the sp2 and sp3 carbon clusters. This results in the establishment of an electric potential difference across the effective ion channels composed of sp3 carbon clusters, thus driving the directional transport of cations from the illuminated side to the non-illuminated side. The promising results of this study provide new possibilities for the application of vertical 2D nanofluidic membranes in areas such as artificial photosynthesis, light harvesting, and water treatment.
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- Xinyi Du
- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- School of Sciences, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- Testing and Analysis Center, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- College of Material Engineering, North China Institute of Aerospace Engineering, Langfang 065000, P. R. China
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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- Hebei Key Laboratory of Inorganic Nanomaterials, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hebei Normal University, Shijiazhuang 050024, P. R. China.
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Kim S, Choi H, Kim B, Lim G, Kim T, Lee M, Ra H, Yeom J, Kim M, Kim E, Hwang J, Lee JS, Shim W. Extreme Ion-Transport Inorganic 2D Membranes for Nanofluidic Applications. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2206354. [PMID: 36112951 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Inorganic 2D materials offer a new approach to controlling mass diffusion at the nanoscale. Controlling ion transport in nanofluidics is key to energy conversion, energy storage, water purification, and numerous other applications wherein persistent challenges for efficient separation must be addressed. The recent development of 2D membranes in the emerging field of energy harvesting, water desalination, and proton/Li-ion production in the context of green energy and environmental technology is herein discussed. The fundamental mechanisms, 2D membrane fabrication, and challenges toward practical applications are highlighted. Finally, the fundamental issues of thermodynamics and kinetics are outlined along with potential membrane designs that must be resolved to bridge the gap between lab-scale experiments and production levels.
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- Sungsoon Kim
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- IT Materials Division, Advanced Materials Company, LG Chem R&D Campus, Daejeon, 34122, Republic of Korea
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- Separator Division, Advanced Materials Company, LG Chem R&D Campus, Daejeon, 34122, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for Multi-Dimensional Materials, Yonsei University, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
- Center for NanoMedicine, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea
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Rastgar M, Moradi K, Burroughs C, Hemmati A, Hoek E, Sadrzadeh M. Harvesting Blue Energy Based on Salinity and Temperature Gradient: Challenges, Solutions, and Opportunities. Chem Rev 2023; 123:10156-10205. [PMID: 37523591 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Greenhouse gas emissions associated with power generation from fossil fuel combustion account for 25% of global emissions and, thus, contribute greatly to climate change. Renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, have reached a mature stage, with costs aligning with those of fossil fuel-derived power but suffer from the challenge of intermittency due to the variability of wind and sunlight. This study aims to explore the viability of salinity gradient power, or "blue energy", as a clean, renewable source of uninterrupted, base-load power generation. Harnessing the salinity gradient energy from river estuaries worldwide could meet a substantial portion of the global electricity demand (approximately 7%). Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) and reverse electrodialysis (RED) are more prominent technologies for blue energy harvesting, whereas thermo-osmotic energy conversion (TOEC) is emerging with new promise. This review scrutinizes the obstacles encountered in developing osmotic power generation using membrane-based methods and presents potential solutions to overcome challenges in practical applications. While certain strategies have shown promise in addressing some of these obstacles, further research is still required to enhance the energy efficiency and feasibility of membrane-based processes, enabling their large-scale implementation in osmotic energy harvesting.
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- Masoud Rastgar
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Engineering Laboratory, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, 12-263 Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Engineering Laboratory, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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- Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, California 90095-1593, United States
- Energy Storage & Distributed Resources Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Advanced Water Research Lab (AWRL), University of Alberta, 10-367 Donadeo Innovation Center for Engineering, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada
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Yao B, Hussain S, Ye Z, Peng X. Electrodeposited MOFs Membrane with In Situ Incorporation of Charged Molecules for Osmotic Energy Harvesting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207559. [PMID: 36725315 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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Ion-selective membranes are considered as the promising candidates for osmotic energy harvesting. However, the fabrication of highly perm-selective membrane is the major challenge. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with well-defined nanochannels along functional charged groups show great importance to tackle this problem. Here, a series of dense sodium polystyrene sulfonate (PSS) incorporated MOFs composite membranes (PSS@MOFs) on a porous anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) membrane via in situ anodic electrodeposition process are developed. Benefiting to the novel structural design of the confined Ag layer, PSS@MOFs dense composite membrane with less defects formed. The sulfonated nanochannels of the PSS@MOFs composite membrane provided rapid and selective transport of cations due to the enhanced electrostatic interaction between the permeating ions and MOFs. While osmotic energy conversion, 860 nm thick negatively charged PSS@MOFs composite membrane achieves an ultrahigh cation transfer number of 0.993 and energy conversion efficiency of 48.8% at a 100-fold salinity gradient. Moreover, a large output power of 2.90 µW has been achieved with an ultra-low internal resistance of 999 Ω, employing an effective area of 12.56 mm2 . This work presents a promising strategy to construct a high-performance MOFs-based osmotic energy harvesting system for practical applications.
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- Bing Yao
- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment, MOE, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment, MOE, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment, MOE, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Optoelectronic and Nanomaterials, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou, 325006, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials, School of Materials Science and Engineering, ERC of Membrane and Water Treatment, MOE, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, P. R. China
- Wenzhou Key Laboratory of Novel Optoelectronic and Nanomaterials, Institute of Wenzhou, Zhejiang University, Wenzhou, 325006, P. R. China
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Cheng B, Zhong Y, Qiu Y, Vaikuntanathan S, Park J. Giant Gateable Osmotic Power Generation from a Goldilocks Two-Dimensional Polymer. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:5261-5269. [PMID: 36848619 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c12853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/01/2023]
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Generating electricity from a salinity gradient, known as osmotic power, provides a sustainable energy source, but it requires precise nanoscale control of membranes for maximum performance. Here, we report an ultrathin membrane, where molecule-specific short-range interactions enable giant gateable osmotic power with a record high power density (2 kW/m2 for 1 M∥1 mM KCl). Our membranes are charge-neutral two-dimensional polymers synthesized from molecular building blocks and operate in a Goldilocks regime that simultaneously maintains high ionic conductivity and permselectivity. Molecular dynamics simulations quantitatively confirm that the functionalized nanopores are small enough for high selectivity through short-range ion-membrane interactions and large enough for fast cross-membrane transport. The short-range mechanism further enables reversible gateable operation, as demonstrated by polarity switching of osmotic power with additional gating ions.
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- Baorui Cheng
- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States.,James Franck Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States.,James Franck Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States.,Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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Zheng DC, Hsu JP. Enhancing the osmotic energy conversion of a nanoporous membrane: influence of pore density, pH, and temperature. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2023; 25:6089-6101. [PMID: 36752071 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp05831f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Salinity gradient power, which converts Gibbs free energy of mixing to electric energy through an ion-selective pore, has great potential. Towards practical use, developing membrane-scaled nanoporous materials is desirable and necessary. Unfortunately, the presence of a significant ion concentration polarization (ICP) lowers appreciably the power harvested, especially at a high pore density. To alleviate this problem, we suggest applying an extra pressure difference ΔP across a membrane containing multiple nanopores, taking account of the associated power consumption. The results gathered reveal that the application of a negative pressure difference can improve the power harvested due to the enhanced selectivity. In addition, if the pore density of a membrane is high, raising its pore length is necessary to make the energy harvested economic. For example, if the pore length is 2000 nm and the pore density is 2.5 × 109 pores per cm2, an increment in the power density of 213 mW m-2 can be obtained by applying ΔP = -1 bar at pH 11 and 323 K, where a net positive power density can be retrieved. The performance of the system considered under various conditions is examined in detail, along with associated mechanisms.
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- Ding-Cheng Zheng
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan.
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He M, Guan M, Zhan R, Zhou K, Fu H, Wang X, Zhong F, Ding M, Jia C. Two-Dimensional Materials Applied in Membranes of Redox Flow Battery. Chem Asian J 2023; 18:e202201152. [PMID: 36534005 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202201152] [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: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are one of the most promising techniques to store and convert green and renewable energy, benefiting from their advantages of high safety, flexible design and long lifespan. Membranes with fast and selective ions transport are required for the advances of RFBs. Remarkably, two-dimensional (2D) materials with high mechanical and chemical stability, strict size exclusion and abundantly modifiable functional groups, have attracted extensive attentions in the applications of energy fields. Herein, the improvements and perspectives of 2D materials working for ionic transportation and sieving in RFBs membranes are presented. The characteristics of various materials and their advantages and disadvantages in the applications of RFBs membranes particularly are focused. This review is expected to provide a guidance for the design of membranes based on 2D materials for RFBs.
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- Murong He
- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China
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- Huzhou Power Supply Company of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company Ltd., Huzhou, 313000, P. R. China
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- Huzhou Power Supply Company of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company Ltd., Huzhou, 313000, P. R. China.,Huzhou Electric Power Design Institute Company Ltd., Huzhou, 313000, P. R. China
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- Huzhou Power Supply Company of State Grid Zhejiang Electric Power Company Ltd., Huzhou, 313000, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China
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- Institute of Energy Storage Technology, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China.,College of Materials Science and Engineering, Changsha University of Science & Technology, Changsha, 410114, P. R. China
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Safaei J, Gao Y, Hosseinpour M, Zhang X, Sun Y, Tang X, Zhang Z, Wang S, Guo X, Wang Y, Chen Z, Zhou D, Kang F, Jiang L, Wang G. Vacancy Engineering for High-Efficiency Nanofluidic Osmotic Energy Generation. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:2669-2678. [PMID: 36651291 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c12936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Two-dimensional (2D) nanofluidic membranes have shown great promise in harvesting osmotic energy from the salinity difference between seawater and fresh water. However, the output power densities are strongly hampered by insufficient membrane permselectivity. Herein, we demonstrate that vacancy engineering is an effective strategy to enhance the permselectivity of 2D nanofluidic membranes to achieve high-efficiency osmotic energy generation. Phosphorus vacancies were facilely created on NbOPO4 (NbP) nanosheets, which remarkably enlarged their negative surface charge. As verified by both experimental and theoretical investigations, the vacancy-introduced NbP (V-NbP) exhibited fast transmembrane ion migration and high ionic selectivity originating from the improved electrostatic affinity of cations. When applied in a natural river water|seawater osmotic power generator, the macroscopic-scale V-NbP membrane delivered a record-high power density of 10.7 W m-2, far exceeding the commercial benchmark of 5.0 W m-2. This work endows the remarkable potential of vacancy engineering for 2D materials in nanofluidic energy devices.
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- Javad Safaei
- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales2007, Australia
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong518055, People's Republic of China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales2007, Australia
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, 225002Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- College of Physical Science and Technology, Yangzhou University, 225002Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales2007, Australia
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales2007, Australia
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong518055, People's Republic of China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong518055, People's Republic of China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong518055, People's Republic of China
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- Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University, Shenzhen, Guangdong518055, People's Republic of China
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- Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, China
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- Centre for Clean Energy Technology, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales2007, Australia
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Wang J, Zhou H, Li S, Wang L. Selective Ion Transport in Two-Dimensional Lamellar Nanochannel Membranes. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2023; 62:e202218321. [PMID: 36718075 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202218321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Precise and ultrafast ion sieving is highly desirable for many applications in environment-, energy-, and resource-related fields. The development of a permselective lamellar membrane constructed from parallel stacked two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets opened a new avenue for the development of next-generation separation technology because of the unprecedented diversity of the designable interior nanochannels. In this Review, we first discuss the construction of homo- and heterolaminar nanoarchitectures from the starting materials to the emerging preparation strategies. We then explore the property-performance relationships, with a particular emphasis on the effects of physical structural features, chemical properties, and external environment stimuli on ion transport behavior under nanoconfinement. We also present existing and potential applications of 2D membranes in desalination, ion recovery, and energy conversion. Finally, we discuss the challenges and outline research directions in this promising field.
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- Jin Wang
- Key Laboratory of Membrane Separation of Shaanxi Province,Research Institute of Membrane Separation Technology of Shaanxi Province, School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Membrane Separation of Shaanxi Province,Research Institute of Membrane Separation Technology of Shaanxi Province, School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Membrane Separation of Shaanxi Province,Research Institute of Membrane Separation Technology of Shaanxi Province, School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Membrane Separation of Shaanxi Province,Research Institute of Membrane Separation Technology of Shaanxi Province, School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi'an, 710000, China
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Yan PP, Chen XC, Liang ZX, Fang YP, Yao J, Lu CX, Cai Y, Jiang L. Two-Dimensional Nanofluidic Membranes with Intercalated In-Plane Shortcuts for High-Performance Blue Energy Harvesting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205003. [PMID: 36424182 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Two-dimensional nanofluidic membranes offer great opportunities for developing efficient and robust devices for ionic/water-nexus energy harvesting. However, low counterion concentration and long pathway through limited ionic flux restrict their output performance. Herein, it is demonstrated that rapid diffusion kinetics can be realized in two-dimensional nanofluidic membranes by introducing in-plane holes across nanosheets, which not only increase counterion concentration but also shorten pathway length through the membranes. Thus, the holey membranes exhibited an enhanced performance relative to the pristine ones in terms of osmotic energy conversion. In particular, a biomimetic multilayered membrane sequentially assembled from pristine and holey sections offers an optimized combination of selectivity and permeability, therefore generating a power density up to 6.78 W m-2 by mixing seawater and river water, superior to the majority of the state-of-the-art lamellar nanofluidic membranes. This work highlights the importance of channel morphologies and presents a general strategy for effectively improving ion transport through lamellar membranes for high-performance nanofluidic devices.
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- Pan-Ping Yan
- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, P. R. China
- College of Biological, Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Jiaxing University, 314001, Jiaxing, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interface Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science & Engineering, Zhejiang Sci-Tech University, 310018, Hangzhou, P. R. China
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- Laboratory of Bio-inspired Smart Interface Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 100190, Beijing, P. R. China
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Li Z, Cai F, Tang J, Xu Y, Guo K, Xu Z, Feng Y, Xi K, Gu Y, Chen L. Oxygen metabolism-balanced engineered hydrogel microspheres promote the regeneration of the nucleus pulposus by inhibiting acid-sensitive complexes. Bioact Mater 2022; 24:346-360. [PMID: 36632505 PMCID: PMC9822967 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2022.12.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is commonly caused by imbalanced oxygen metabolism-triggered inflammation. Overcoming the shortcomings of antioxidants in IVDD treatment, including instability and the lack of targeting, remains challenging. Microfluidic and surface modification technologies were combined to graft chitosan nanoparticles encapsulated with strong reductive black phosphorus quantum dots (BPQDs) onto GelMA microspheres via amide bonds to construct oxygen metabolism-balanced engineered hydrogel microspheres (GM@CS-BP), which attenuate extracellular acidosis in nucleus pulposus (NP), block the inflammatory cascade, reduce matrix metalloproteinase expression (MMP), and remodel the extracellular matrix (ECM) in intervertebral discs (IVDs). The GM@CS-BP microspheres reduce H2O2 intensity by 229%. Chemical grafting and electrostatic attraction increase the encapsulation rate of BPQDs by 167% and maintain stable release for 21 days, demonstrating the antioxidant properties and sustained modulation of the BPQDs. After the GM@CS-BP treatment, western blotting revealed decreased acid-sensitive ion channel-3 and inflammatory factors. Histological staining in an 8-week IVDD model confirmed the regeneration of NP. GM@CS-BP microspheres therefore maintain a balance between ECM synthesis and degradation by regulating the positive feedback between imbalanced oxygen metabolism in IVDs and inflammation. This study provides an in-depth interpretation of the mechanisms underlying the antioxidation of BPQDs and a new approach for IVDD treatment.
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- Ziang Li
- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, 99 Huaihai West Road, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, 221000, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Orthopedics, the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Orthopedic Institute, Soochow University, 188 Shizi Road, Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, PR China
- Corresponding author.
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Cao L, Chen IC, Liu X, Li Z, Zhou Z, Lai Z. An Ionic Diode Covalent Organic Framework Membrane for Efficient Osmotic Energy Conversion. ACS NANO 2022; 16:18910-18920. [PMID: 36283039 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c07813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Heterogeneous membranes that exhibit an ionic diode effect are promising candidates for osmotic energy conversion. However, existing heterogeneous membranes lack molecular-level designed ion channels, thereby limiting their power densities. Here, we demonstrate ionic diode covalent organic framework (COF) membranes with well-defined ion channels, asymmetric geometry and surface charge polarity as high-performance osmotic power generators. The COF diode membranes are comprised of heterojunctions combining a positively charged ultrathin COF layer and a negatively charged COF layer supported by a porous COF nanofiber scaffold, exhibiting an ionic diode effect that effectuates fast unidirectional ion diffusion and anion selectivity. Density functional theory calculations reveal that the differentiated interactions between anions and COF channels contributed to superior I- transport over other anions. Consequently, the COF diode membranes achieved high output power densities of 19.2 and 210.1 W m-2 under a 50-fold NaCl and NaI gradient, respectively, outperforming state-of-the-art heterogeneous membranes. This work suggests the great potential of COF diode membranes for anion transport and energy-related applications.
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- Li Cao
- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Dartoomi H, Khatibi M, Ashrafizadeh SN. Importance of nanochannels shape on blue energy generation in soft nanochannels. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Ding L, Zheng M, Xiao D, Zhao Z, Xue J, Zhang S, Caro J, Wang H. Bioinspired Ti
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- Li Ding
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy School of Environment and Science Gold Coast Campus Griffith University Gold Coast 4222 Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering South China University of Technology Guangzhou 510640 China
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- Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy School of Environment and Science Gold Coast Campus Griffith University Gold Coast 4222 Australia
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry Leibniz University Hannover Callinstraße 3A 30167 Hannover Germany
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Membrane Materials and Engineering Department of Chemical Engineering Tsinghua University Beijing 100084 China
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Tailoring of electrocatalyst interactions at interfacial level to benchmark the oxygen reduction reaction. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Ding L, Xiao D, Zhao Z, Wei Y, Xue J, Wang H. Ultrathin and Ultrastrong Kevlar Aramid Nanofiber Membranes for Highly Stable Osmotic Energy Conversion. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2022; 9:e2202869. [PMID: 35780505 PMCID: PMC9443462 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202202869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2022] [Revised: 06/05/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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An ion-selective membrane can directly convert the osmotic energy to electricity through reverse electrodialysis. However, developing an advanced membrane that simultaneously possesses high power density, excellent mechanical strength, and convenient large-scale production for practical osmotic energy conversion, remains challenging. Here, the fabrication of ultrathin and ultrastrong Kevlar aramid nanofiber (KANF) membranes with interconnected three-dimensional (3D) nanofluidic channels via a simple blade coating method is reported. The negatively charged 3D nanochannels show typical surface-charge-governed nanofluidic ion transport and exhibit excellent cation selectivity. When applied to osmotic energy conversion, the power density of the KANF membrane-based generator reaches 4.8 W m-2 (seawater/river water) and can be further increased to 13.8 W m-2 at 328 K, which are higher than most of the state-of-the-art membranes. Importantly, a 4-µm-thickness KANF membrane shows ultrahigh tensile strength (565 MPa) and Young's modulus (25 GPa). This generator also exhibits ultralong stability over 120 days, showing great potential in practical energy conversions.
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- Li Ding
- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyGuangzhou510640P. R. China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory for Membrane Materials and EngineeringDepartment of Chemical EngineeringTsinghua UniversityBeijing100084P. R. China
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Wang Q, Qu Z, Zhang X, Chen L. Electronic-Level Insight into Interfacial Effects and Their Induced Anisotropic Ion Diffusion and Ion Selectivity in Nanochannels. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:37608-37619. [PMID: 35917159 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c06687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Osmotic energy conversion features directional ion migration in selective nanochannels, dominated by interfacial effects, temperature, and concentration. Current efforts emphasize membrane modification for superior reliability and durability, whereas the origin and implication of interfacial effects are unclear. This work performs ab initio molecular dynamics simulations for hydrated ion-graphene oxide interfaces by regulating the temperature and concentration. The interfacial effects associated with their induced anisotropic ion diffusion and ion selectivity are revealed. The scientific essence of the interfacial effects is an electron transfer triggered by hydrated ion-functional group interactions. The interfacial effects are clarified to include dynamic solvation structures, interfacial H-bonds, and chemical reactions. Ions possess incomplete hydration shells, and their arrangements vary from ordered to disordered to overlapped. Interfacial H-bonds restrict hydrated ions by constraining water molecules, whereas continuous reactions provide lateral pathways to generate anisotropy. Cation selectivity is further clarified by negative surface charges from hydroxyl deprotonation. Besides, temperature rise induces disordered hydrated ions as well as frequent and violent reactions, enhancing ion diffusion, selectivity, and anisotropy; excessive concentrations produce overlapped hydrated ions, more H-bonds, and inferior reactions, weakening ion diffusion, selectivity, and anisotropy. Finally, the bottom-up concept for osmotic energy conversion is summarized, and elevated temperature combined with low concentration is found to boost ion diffusion and ion selectivity synergistically. This work provides an in-depth understanding of interfacial phenomena and ion behaviors in nanochannels.
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- Qiang Wang
- MOE Key Laboratory of Thermal-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Thermal-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Thermal-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Thermal-Fluid Science and Engineering, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710049, China
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Hao J, Ma S, Hou Y, Wang W, Dai X, Sui X. Concise and efficient asymmetric homogeneous Janus membrane for high-performance osmotic energy conversion based on oppositely charged montmorillonite. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.140581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Qian Y, Liu D, Yang G, Wang L, Liu Y, Chen C, Wang X, Lei W. Boosting Osmotic Energy Conversion of Graphene Oxide Membranes via Self-Exfoliation Behavior in Nano-Confinement Spaces. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:13764-13772. [PMID: 35866599 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c04663] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Introducing alien intercalations to sub-nanometer scale nanochannels is one desirable strategy to optimize the ion transportation of two-dimensional nanomaterial membranes for improving osmotic energy harvest (OEH). Diverse intercalating agents have been previously utilized to realize this goal in OEH, but with modest performance, complex operations, and physicochemical uncertainty gain. Here, we employ the self-exfoliation behavior of oxidative fragments (OFs) from graphene oxide basal plane under an alkaline environment to encapsulate detached OFs in nanochannels for breaking a trade-off between permeability and selectivity, boosting power density from 1.8 to 4.9 W m-2 with a cation selectivity of 0.9 and revealing a negligible decline in power density and trade-off during a long-term operation test (∼168 h). The strategy of membrane design, employing the intrinsically self-exfoliated OFs to decorate the nanochannels, provides an alternative and facile approach for ion separation, OEH, and other nano-fluidic applications.
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- Yijun Qian
- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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- Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Locked Bag 20000, Geelong, Victoria 3220, Australia
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Cation-selective two-dimensional polyimine membranes for high-performance osmotic energy conversion. Nat Commun 2022; 13:3935. [PMID: 35803906 PMCID: PMC9270359 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-022-31523-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Two-dimensional (2D) membranes are emerging candidates for osmotic energy conversion. However, the trade-off between ion selectivity and conductivity remains the key bottleneck. Here we demonstrate a fully crystalline imine-based 2D polymer (2DPI) membrane capable of combining excellent ionic conductivity and high selectivity for osmotic energy conversion. The 2DPI can preferentially transport cations with Na+ selectivity coefficient of 0.98 (Na+/Cl- selectivity ratio ~84) and K+ selectivity coefficient of 0.93 (K+/Cl- ratio ~29). Moreover, the nanometer-scale thickness (~70 nm) generates a substantially high ionic flux, contributing to a record power density of up to ~53 W m-2, which is superior to most of nanoporous 2D membranes (0.8~35 W m-2). Density functional theory unveils that the oxygen and imine nitrogen can both function as the active sites depending on the ionization state of hydroxyl groups, and the enhanced interaction of Na+ versus K+ with 2DPI plays a significant role in directing the ion selectivity.
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Ding L, Zheng M, Xiao D, Zhao Z, Xue J, Zhang S, Caro J, Wang H. Bioinspired Ti3C2Tx MXene‐Based Ionic Diode Membrane for High‐Efficient Osmotic Energy Conversion. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202206152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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- Li Ding
- South China University of Technology School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Griffith University Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science AUSTRALIA
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- South China University of Technology School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- South China University of Technology School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- South China University of Technology School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering CHINA
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- Griffith University Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, School of Environment and Science AUSTRALIA
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- Leibniz University Hannover Institute Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry Callinstr. 3A 30167 Hannover GERMANY
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- Tsinghua University Department of Chemical Engineering CHINA
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Cao L, Chen IC, Chen C, Shinde DB, Liu X, Li Z, Zhou Z, Zhang Y, Han Y, Lai Z. Giant Osmotic Energy Conversion through Vertical-Aligned Ion-Permselective Nanochannels in Covalent Organic Framework Membranes. J Am Chem Soc 2022; 144:12400-12409. [PMID: 35762206 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c04223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Nanofluidic membranes have been demonstrated as promising candidates for osmotic energy harvesting. However, it remains a long-standing challenge to fabricate high-efficiency ion-permselective membranes with well-defined channel architectures. Here, we demonstrate high-performance osmotic energy conversion membranes based on oriented two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with ultrashort vertically aligned nanofluidic channels that enabled efficient and selective ion transport. Experiments combined with molecular dynamics simulations revealed that exquisite control over channel orientation, charge polarity, and charge density contributed to high ion selectivity and permeability. When applied to osmotic energy conversion, a pair of 100 nm thick oppositely charged COF membranes achieved an ultrahigh output power density of 43.2 W m-2 at a 50-fold salinity gradient and up to 228.9 W m-2 for the Dead Sea and river water system. The achieved power density outperforms the state-of-the-art nanofluidic membranes, suggesting the great potential of oriented COF membranes in the fields of advanced membrane technology and energy conversion.
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- Li Cao
- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, 4700 King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal 23955-6900, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Zhang C, Xiao T, Lu B, He J, Wang Y, Zhai J. Large-Area Covalent Organic Polymers Membrane via Sol-Gel Approach for Harvesting the Salinity Gradient Energy. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2107600. [PMID: 35324064 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202107600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Many materials with nanofluidic channels are exploited to achieve salinity gradient energy conversion. However, most materials are fragile, difficult to process, or only prepared into a limited size, which greatly restricts their practical application in the future. Herein, a covalent organic polymers membrane with high mechanical property and stability is fabricated, which can keep integrity in harsh conditions for up to 1 month. In addition, by using the sol-gel approach, a large-area membrane with an area of 26 × 26 cm is expediently fabricated in lab conditions. When the membrane is applied to salinity gradient energy conversion, the maximum output power density is up to 6.21 W m-2 . This work provides a simple method for the fabrication of large-area membrane for salinity gradient energy conversion in future real-world applications.
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- Caili Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- School of Energy and Power Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-Inspired Smart Interfacial Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, P. R. China
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Hao J, Wang W, Zhao J, Che H, Chen L, Sui X. Construction and application of bioinspired nanochannels based on two-dimensional materials. CHINESE CHEM LETT 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cclet.2021.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Cao L, Liu X, Shinde DB, Chen C, Chen I, Li Z, Zhou Z, Yang Z, Han Y, Lai Z. Oriented Two‐Dimensional Covalent Organic Framework Membranes with High Ion Flux and Smart Gating Nanofluidic Transport. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202113141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Li Cao
- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry North Dakota State University Fargo ND 58102 USA
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Thuwal 23955-6900 Saudi Arabia
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Xiao T, Lu B, Liu Z, Zhang Q, Zhai J, Diao X. Action-potential-inspired osmotic power generation nanochannels. J Memb Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2021.119999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Chen W, Dong T, Xiang Y, Qian Y, Zhao X, Xin W, Kong XY, Jiang L, Wen L. Ionic Crosslinking-Induced Nanochannels: Nanophase Separation for Ion Transport Promotion. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2108410. [PMID: 34750892 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202108410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Charge-governed ion transport is crucial to numerous industries, and the advanced membrane is the essential component. In nature, the efficient and selective ion transport is mainly governed by the charged ion channels located in cell membrane, indicating the architecture with functional differentiation. Inspired by this architecture, a membrane by ionic crosslinking sulfonated poly(arylene ether ketone) and imidazolium-functionalized poly(arylene ether sulfone) is designed and fabricated to make full use of the charges. This ionic crosslinking is designed to realize nanophase separation to aggregate the ion pathways in the membrane, which results in excellent ion selectivity and high ion conductivity. With the excellent ion transport behavior, ionic crosslinking membrane shows great potential in osmotic energy conversion, which maximum power density can be up to 16.72 W m-2 . This design of ionic crosslinking-induced nanophase separation offers a roadmap for ion transport promotion.
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- Weipeng Chen
- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- Shanxi Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Science and Technology, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an, 710072, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, P. R. China
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Shi H, Fu S, Liu Y, Neumann C, Wang M, Dong H, Kot P, Bonn M, Wang HI, Turchanin A, Schmidt OG, Shaygan Nia A, Yang S, Feng X. Molecularly Engineered Black Phosphorus Heterostructures with Improved Ambient Stability and Enhanced Charge Carrier Mobility. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2105694. [PMID: 34561906 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Overcoming the intrinsic instability and preserving unique electronic properties are key challenges for the practical applications of black phosphorus (BP) under ambient conditions. Here, it is demonstrated that molecular heterostructures of BP and hexaazatriphenylene derivatives (BP/HATs) enable improved environmental stability and charge transport properties. The strong interfacial coupling and charge transfer between the HATs and the BP lattice decrease the surface electron density and protect BP sheets from oxidation, resulting in an excellent ambient lifetime of up to 21 d. Importantly, HATs increase the charge scattering time of BP, contributing to an improved carrier mobility of 97 cm2 V-1 s-1 , almost three times of the pristine BP films, based on noninvasive THz spectroscopic studies. The film mobility is an order of magnitude larger than previously reported values in exfoliated 2D materials. The strategy opens up new avenues for versatile applications of BP sheets and provides an effective method for tuning the physicochemical properties of other air-sensitive 2D semiconductors.
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- Huanhuan Shi
- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Department of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Mommsenstrasse 4, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, Mainz, 55128, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Department of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Mommsenstrasse 4, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Lessingstrasse 10, Jena, 07743, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Department of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Mommsenstrasse 4, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- Institute for Integrative Nanosciences, Leibniz IFW Dresden, Helmholtzstr. 20, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Heisenbergstr. 1, Stuttgart, 70569, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, Mainz, 55128, Germany
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- Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, Ackermannweg 10, Mainz, 55128, Germany
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- Institute of Physical Chemistry and Center for Energy and Environmental Chemistry Jena (CEEC Jena), Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Lessingstrasse 10, Jena, 07743, Germany
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- Institute for Integrative Nanosciences, Leibniz IFW Dresden, Helmholtzstr. 20, Dresden, 01069, Germany
- Research Center for Materials, Architectures and Integration of Nanomembranes (MAIN), Technische Universität Chemnitz, Rosenbergstrasse 6, Chemnitz, 09126, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Department of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Mommsenstrasse 4, Dresden, 01069, Germany
- Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics, Weinberg 2, Halle, 06120, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Department of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Mommsenstrasse 4, Dresden, 01069, Germany
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- Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed) and Department of Chemistry and Food Chemistry, Technische Universität Dresden, Mommsenstrasse 4, Dresden, 01069, Germany
- Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics, Weinberg 2, Halle, 06120, Germany
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Cao L, Liu X, Shinde DB, Chen C, Chen IC, Li Z, Zhou Z, Yang Z, Han Y, Lai Z. Oriented Two-Dimensional Covalent Organic Framework Membranes with High Ion Flux and Smart Gating Nanofluidic Transport. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 61:e202113141. [PMID: 34816574 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202113141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Nanofluidic ion transport holds high promise in bio-sensing and energy conversion applications. However, smart nanofluidic devices with high ion flux and modulable ion transport capabilities remain to be realised. Herein, we demonstrate smart nanofluidic devices based on oriented two-dimensional covalent organic framework (2D COF) membranes with vertically aligned nanochannel arrays that achieved a 2-3 orders of magnitude higher ion flux compared with that of conventional single-channel nanofluidic devices. The surface-charge-governed ion conductance is dominant for electrolyte concentration up to 0.01 M. Moreover, owing to the customisable pH-responsivity of imine and phenol hydroxyl groups, the COF-DT membranes attained an actively modulable ion transport with a high pH-gating on/off ratio of ≈100. The customisable structure and rich chemistry of COF materials will offer a promising platform for manufacturing nanofluidic devices with modifiable ion/molecular transport features.
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- Li Cao
- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND, 58102, USA
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Physical Science and Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Thuwal, 23955-6900, Saudi Arabia
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Xin W, Jiang L, Wen L. Two-Dimensional Nanofluidic Membranes toward Harvesting Salinity Gradient Power. Acc Chem Res 2021; 54:4154-4165. [PMID: 34719227 DOI: 10.1021/acs.accounts.1c00431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The salinity gradient between seawater and river water has been identified as a promising, clean, renewable, and sustainable energy source that can be converted into electricity using ion-selective membranes in a reverse electrodialysis (RED) configuration. However, the major hindrance to current salinity gradient power (SGP) conversion is its poor energy efficiency due to the use of low-performance membrane processes, which affords power for neither miniaturized devices nor industrial-level applications. Nanofluidics, which combines strong confinement and surface charge effects at the nanoscale, contributes to novel transport properties, including excellent ion selectivity and high ion throughput; thus, nanofluidics may lead to technological breakthroughs and act as an emerging platform for harnessing SGP. Recently, two-dimensional (2D) materials have provided impressive energy extraction performance and further insight into fundamental transport mechanisms and theoretical feasibility. To reach the commercialization benchmark and real-world applications, an array of nanopores and channels that can be scaled up to industrial sizes is in high demand; additionally, it remains challenging to develop macroscale nanofluidic membranes that meet the "selectivity versus throughput" dual requirement. In the first section, we start with our understanding of the underlying mechanism of ion-channel interactions and transport characteristics in nanofluidic channel systems from the microscale to the macroscale. We review our recent efforts in this field by constructing a heterojunction with asymmetric ion transport behavior that generates rectification of the ion flux and creates an osmotic diode, which is composed of two nanofluidic layers with opposite polar charges and different chemical compositions. Another efficient way to improve the performance of the system is introducing charged functional materials intercalated into laminar 2D nanosheets. The intercalated nanofluidic material can be explained by two classical models to account for the synergistic effects that (i) improve the stability and mechanical properties of 2D materials with a fixed interlayer spacing and (ii) provide space charge for modulating ion diffusion; both of these effects contribute to its considerable energy conversion performance. Further, layer-by-layer membranes are superior to traditional membranes consisting of a simple stack because they retain their repulsion effect toward co-ions, largely strengthening the efficiency of ion separation and conversion. In particular, we highlight our views on the role of the 2D phase structure (e.g., semiconductor 2H phase and metallic 1T phase) in which the two phases differ from each other in physical and chemical properties, including ionic conductance, surface charge, and wetting, thereby presenting a state-of-the-art avenue for controlling ion transport. In view of the nature of 2D materials, we also report improved osmotic energy harvesting by exploiting the photoinduced heat gradient and electrons that increase ion mobility and surface charge, respectively. Finally, we point out specific research topics in which a combined project can certainly come into the limelight. For example, we discuss the combination of SGP with desalination systems and water splitting. We expect that this Account will stimulate further efforts toward functionalized 2D nanoporous materials and facilitate interdisciplinary efforts in chemistry, material engineering, environmental science, and nanotechnology.
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- Weiwen Xin
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Laucirica G, Toimil-Molares ME, Trautmann C, Marmisollé W, Azzaroni O. Nanofluidic osmotic power generators - advanced nanoporous membranes and nanochannels for blue energy harvesting. Chem Sci 2021; 12:12874-12910. [PMID: 34745520 PMCID: PMC8513907 DOI: 10.1039/d1sc03581a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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The increase of energy demand added to the concern for environmental pollution linked to energy generation based on the combustion of fossil fuels has motivated the study and development of new sustainable ways for energy harvesting. Among the different alternatives, the opportunity to generate energy by exploiting the osmotic pressure difference between water sources of different salinities has attracted considerable attention. It is well-known that this objective can be accomplished by employing ion-selective dense membranes. However, so far, the current state of this technology has shown limited performance which hinders its real application. In this context, advanced nanostructured membranes (nanoporous membranes) with high ion flux and selectivity enabling the enhancement of the output power are perceived as a promising strategy to overcome the existing barriers in this technology. While the utilization of nanoporous membranes for osmotic power generation is a relatively new field and therefore, its application for large-scale production is still uncertain, there have been major developments at the laboratory scale in recent years that demonstrate its huge potential. In this review, we introduce a comprehensive analysis of the main fundamental concepts behind osmotic energy generation and how the utilization of nanoporous membranes with tailored ion transport can be a key to the development of high-efficiency blue energy harvesting systems. Also, the document discusses experimental issues related to the different ways to fabricate this new generation of membranes and the different experimental set-ups for the energy-conversion measurements. We highlight the importance of optimizing the experimental variables through the detailed analysis of the influence on the energy capability of geometrical features related to the nanoporous membranes, surface charge density, concentration gradient, temperature, building block integration, and others. Finally, we summarize some representative studies in up-scaled membranes and discuss the main challenges and perspectives of this emerging field.
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- Gregorio Laucirica
- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET CC 16 Suc. 4 1900 La Plata Argentina http://softmatter.quimica.unlp.edu.ar www.twitter.com/softmatterlab
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- GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung 64291 Darmstadt Germany
- Technische Universität Darmstadt, Materialwissenschaft 64287 Darmstadt Germany
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET CC 16 Suc. 4 1900 La Plata Argentina http://softmatter.quimica.unlp.edu.ar www.twitter.com/softmatterlab
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- Instituto de Investigaciones Fisicoquímicas Teóricas y Aplicadas (INIFTA), Departamento de Química, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, CONICET CC 16 Suc. 4 1900 La Plata Argentina http://softmatter.quimica.unlp.edu.ar www.twitter.com/softmatterlab
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Hsu WS, Preet A, Lin TY, Lin TE. Miniaturized Salinity Gradient Energy Harvesting Devices. Molecules 2021; 26:molecules26185469. [PMID: 34576940 PMCID: PMC8466105 DOI: 10.3390/molecules26185469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2021] [Revised: 08/28/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Harvesting salinity gradient energy, also known as "osmotic energy" or "blue energy", generated from the free energy mixing of seawater and fresh river water provides a renewable and sustainable alternative for circumventing the recent upsurge in global energy consumption. The osmotic pressure resulting from mixing water streams with different salinities can be converted into electrical energy driven by a potential difference or ionic gradients. Reversed-electrodialysis (RED) has become more prominent among the conventional membrane-based separation methodologies due to its higher energy efficiency and lesser susceptibility to membrane fouling than pressure-retarded osmosis (PRO). However, the ion-exchange membranes used for RED systems often encounter limitations while adapting to a real-world system due to their limited pore sizes and internal resistance. The worldwide demand for clean energy production has reinvigorated the interest in salinity gradient energy conversion. In addition to the large energy conversion devices, the miniaturized devices used for powering a portable or wearable micro-device have attracted much attention. This review provides insights into developing miniaturized salinity gradient energy harvesting devices and recent advances in the membranes designed for optimized osmotic power extraction. Furthermore, we present various applications utilizing the salinity gradient energy conversion.
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- Wei-Shan Hsu
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan; (W.-S.H.); or (A.P.)
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan; (W.-S.H.); or (A.P.)
- Chemical Biology and Molecular Biophysics Program, Taiwan International Graduate Program, Institute of Biological Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Nankang, Taipei 115, Taiwan
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Institute of Traditional Medicine, College of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan;
- Program in Molecular Medicine, College of Life Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
- Biomedical Industry Ph.D. Program, College of Life Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 11221, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 30010, Taiwan; (W.-S.H.); or (A.P.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +886-(03)-573-1750
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Bian G, Pan N, Luan Z, Sui X, Fan W, Xia Y, Sui K, Jiang L. Anti‐Swelling Gradient Polyelectrolyte Hydrogel Membranes as High‐Performance Osmotic Energy Generators. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202108549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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- Guoshuai Bian
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles College of Materials Science and Engineering Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles Institute of Marine Biobased Materials Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles College of Materials Science and Engineering Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles Institute of Marine Biobased Materials Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles College of Materials Science and Engineering Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles Institute of Marine Biobased Materials Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles College of Materials Science and Engineering Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles Institute of Marine Biobased Materials Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles College of Materials Science and Engineering Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles Institute of Marine Biobased Materials Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles College of Materials Science and Engineering Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles Institute of Marine Biobased Materials Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles College of Materials Science and Engineering Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles Institute of Marine Biobased Materials Qingdao University Qingdao 266071 P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100190 P. R. China
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Bian G, Pan N, Luan Z, Sui X, Fan W, Xia Y, Sui K, Jiang L. Anti-Swelling Gradient Polyelectrolyte Hydrogel Membranes as High-Performance Osmotic Energy Generators. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2021; 60:20294-20300. [PMID: 34265152 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202108549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Emerging asymmetric ionic membranes consisting of two different porous membranes show great superiority in harvesting clean and renewable osmotic energy. The main barriers constraining their applications are incompatible interfaces and a low interfacial ionic transport efficiency, which are detrimental to the long-term stability and improvement of the power density. Here, continuous-gradient all-polysaccharide polyelectrolyte hydrogel membranes prepared by ultrafast reaction/diffusion have been demonstrated to enable high-performance osmotic energy conversion. Besides an inherent high ion conductivity and excellent ion selectivity, the anti-swelling polyelectrolyte gradient membranes preserve the ionic diode effect of the asymmetric membranes to facilitate one-way ion diffusion but circumvent adverse interfacial effects. In consequence, they can present ultrahigh power densities of 7.87 W m-2 by mixing seawater and river water, far superior to state-of-the-art membranes.
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- Guoshuai Bian
- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Bio-fibers and Eco-textiles, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Shandong Collaborative Innovation Center of Marine Biobased Fibers and Ecological textiles, Institute of Marine Biobased Materials, Qingdao University, Qingdao, 266071, P. R. China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China
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