Recent advances on the electrocatalytic oxidation of biomass-derived aldehydes
May 2025
The escalating demand for sustainable and environmentally benign chemical processes has driven the exploration of biomass as an alternative to non-renewable resources. Electrocatalytic upgrading of...
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Copper silicate nanoneedle arrays on reduced graphene oxide like “shelter forest” guiding Zn gradient deposition
May 2025
With the sustainable and efficient development of aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs), the research on addressing the issues of the adaptability and durability of zinc anodes has been hot-topic and is...
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Biomass-derived single atom catalysts with phosphorus-coordinated Fe-N3P configuration for efficient oxygen reduction reaction
May 2025
Exploiting non-precious metal catalysts with excellent oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) performance for energy devices is paramount essential for the green and sustainable society development. Herein,...
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Regulating WOx coordination environment improves proton transfer for catalytic amine regeneration in CO2 capture
May 2025
Catalyst-aided regeneration is a promising method for reducing the high regeneration energy consumption of amine-based CO2 capture technologies. However, the intrinsic relationship between the properties...
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Antibiotics-heavy metals combined pollution in agricultural soils: Sources, fate, risks, and countermeasures
May 2025
Agricultural soil is related to food security and human health, antibiotics and heavy metals (HMs), as two typical pollutants, possess a high coexistence rate in the environmental medium, which is extremely...
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Study on the effect of controlled disproportionation pore-forming and relative vacuum mechanism on the reduction rate of continuous magnesium smelting process
May 2025
Compared with the vacuum continuous magnesium smelting process (RVCMS), its excellent energy saving and emission reduction performance provides a feasible method for green magnesium smelting. In the...
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Electronic structure modulation of high entropy materials for advanced electrocatalysis
May 2025
High-entropy materials (HEMs) have managed to make their mark in the field of electrocatalysis. The flexibly adjustable component, unique configuration and proprietary core effect endow HEMs with excellent...
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Cooperative α-C–H activation enabled quantitative and partial photooxidation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
May 2025
Photocatalytic activation of C–H bonds is versatile but challenging for undergoing oriented conversion processes. Herein, a spatially site-isolated heterojunction (ZS-Vs/ZIS) of ZnIn2S4 with strong...
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Dual-bonded polyethyleneimine network with electron-withdrawing groups at α, β-sites for ultra-stable and low-energy CO2 capture in harsh environments
May 2025
As an innovative approach to addressing climate change, significant efforts have been dedicated to the development of amine sorbents for CO2 capture. However, the high energy requirements and limited...
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Lamellar COF solid-state electrolytes for robust ambient-temperature lithium-ion transfer enhanced by PEI-driven channel alignment
May 2025
Ionic covalent organic framework (COF) lamellar membranes are the alternative materials as promising Li+ conductors for all-solid-state lithium batteries. However, COF lamellar membrane suffers from...
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Boosting charge transfer of BiOBr/AgBr S-scheme heterojunctions via interface Br atom co-sharing for enhanced visible-light photocatalytic activity
May 2025
Efficient interfacial charge transfer and robust interfacial interactions are crucial for achieving the superior spatial separation of carriers and developing efficient heterojunction photocatalysts....
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Mechano-driven chemical reactions
May 2025
Traditional chemical processes often generate substantial waste, leading to significant pollution of water, air, and soil. Developing eco-friendly chemical methods is crucial for economic and environmental...
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Coupling adsorption and in-situ Fenton-like oxidation by iron-containing low-grade attapulgite clay towards organic pollutant removal: From batch experiment to continuous operation
May 2025
Coupling adsorption and in-situ Fenton-like oxidation process was developed for Methylene blue (MB) using refined iron-containing low-grade attapulgite (ATP) clay, and the removal mechanism was investigated....
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Eco-friendly and facile nanomanufacturing of amorphous Co-Ce-Fe trimetallic molybdates composites for accelerated anodic oxygen evolution in alkaline water electrolysis: Evaluation of active sites performance
May 2025
Currently, endeavors to scale up the production of amorphous catalysts are still impeded by intricate synthesis conditions. Here, we have prepared a series of metal-based molybdate via one-step coprecipitation...
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Solvent-free synthesis of highly dispersed zinc-doped porous carbons as efficient dibenzothiophene adsorbents
May 2025
Designing efficient adsorbents for the deep removal of refractory dibenzothiophene (DBT) from fuel oil is vital for addressing environmental issues such as acid rain. Herein, zinc gluconate and urea-derived...
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Advancements in catalytic hydrogenation of nitrocyclohexane to cyclohexanone oxime
Available online 19 May 2025
Cyclohexanone oxime serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of caprolactam, which is an essential precursor for manufacturing nylon fibers, high-performance engineering plastics, and specialized...
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CO2 and ethylene vinyl acetate co-modification of solid waste-based filling materials: an integrated approach for carbon capture and recycling
Available online 17 May 2025
To improve the rigidity and flexibility of conventional grouting materials, one visionary approach is to replace Portland cement with a composite cementitious system containing circulating fluidized...
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Preparation, Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of Novel Anode Materials Based on Magnesium-Air Batteries
Available online 17 May 2025
Magnesium-air (Mg-air) batteries have emerged as a promising sustainable energy storage technology, offering exceptional theoretical energy density, low cost, and environmental compatibility. Despite...
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Sulfonated Covalent Organic Framework Modified Separator Enables Long-span and High-capacity Zinc-Iodine Batteries
Available online 13 May 2025
Compared with the most advanced lithium-ion batteries, aqueous zinc-iodine batteries (Zn–I2 batteries) have higher theoretical capacity and energy density, thus attracting much attention in energy storage....
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High-Performance Moisture-Driven Power Generators Based on In-Situ Confined Polymerized Ionic Liquid Membranes
Available online 13 May 2025
Harvesting energy from humid air to generate electricity represents a promising strategy for sustainable power generation. However, achieving high output and long-term stability in moisture-driven power...
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1T-MoS2 nanosheets with enlarged interlayer spacing vertically bonded on rGO for high-performance lithium-ion capacitors
Available online 13 May 2025
1T-MoS2 nanosheets, with metallic conductivity and high capacity, hold great potential for lithium-ion capacitors (LICs), but suffer from sluggish reaction kinetics due to dense stacking. Herein, 1T-MoS2...
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Multi-scale Nanofiber Filter-based TENG for Sustainable Enhanced PM0.3 Filtration and Self-powered Respiratory Monitoring
Available online 12 May 2025
Advanced healthcare monitors for air pollution applications pose a significant challenge in achieving a balance between high-performance filtration and multifunctional smart integration. Electrospinning...
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Superhydrophobic ceramic membrane coupled with a biphasic solvent for efficient CO2 capture
April 2025
An innovative strategy was proposed by integration of membrane contactor (MC) with biphasic solvent for efficient CO2 capture from flue gas. The accessible fly ash-based ceramic membrane (CM) underwent...
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