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ISSN: 2468-0257
CN: 10-1418/TK
p-ISSN: 2096-2797

Efficient construction of SiC membranes to filtrate high-temperature dust-laden gas for environmental sustainability

During the production processes of energy, metallurgy, chemical engineering, and other process industries, substantial high-temperature dust-laden flue gas is generated. Asymmetric silicon carbide (SiC)...

Photothermal dry reforming of methane reaction over (Ni/Ce0.8Zr0.2O2)@SiO2 catalysts: The Ni content regulation

Dry reforming of methane (DRM) converts CH4 and CO2 to syngas. Photothermal DRM, which integrates temperature and light, is a sustainable method for storing solar energy in molecules. However, challenges...

Constructing multiple sites porous organic polymers for highly efficient and reversible adsorption of triiodide ion from water

The utilization of nuclear power will persist as a prominent energy source in the foreseeable future. However, it presents substantial challenges concerning waste disposal and the potential emission...

Advanced microwave synthesis strategies for innovative photocatalyst design

Amidst environmental pollution and the energy crisis, photocatalytic technology has emerged as a potent tool for promoting clean energy and environmental preservation. However, the promotion and widespread...

Limiting cationic mixing and lattice oxygen loss of single-crystalline Ni-rich Co-poor cathodes for high-voltage Li-ion batteries

Developing cost-effective single-crystalline Ni-rich Co-poor cathodes operating at high-voltage is one of the most important ways to achieve higher energy Li-ion batteries. However, the Li/O loss and...

Activation of persulfate using a biochar polyacrylic acid composite loaded with nanoscale zero-valent iron for the in situ remediation of anthracene-contaminated soil

Synthesizing highly efficient, low-toxicity catalysts for the remediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contaminated soils is crucial. Nanoscale zero-valent iron (n-ZVI) is widely used...

MOFs-based porous liquids for CO2 capture and utilization

Due to the greenhouse effect caused by carbon dioxide (CO2) emission, much attention has been paid for the removal of CO2. Porous liquids (PLs), as new type of liquid materials, have obvious advantages...

Hydrothermal liquefaction for preparation of liquid fuels and chemicals: Solvent effects, catalysts regulation and thermochemical conversion processes

Hydrothermal liquefaction technology is an effective method for the resource utilization and energy conversion of biomass under the dual-carbon context, facilitating the conversion of biomass into liquid...

Environmentally benign process for valorization of lignocellulosic bamboo residues with green solvent propylene carbonate

A novel environmentally benign biphasic system composed of propylene carbonate (PC) and aqueous solution of p-toluenesulfonic acid (p-TsOH aq) was designed for the efficient valorization of lignocellulosic...

Multicomponent high-entropy assisted high-rate and air-stable layered cathode for sodium ion batteries

Sodium-based O3-type layered oxide materials are attractive for Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their simple synthesis, affordability, and high capacity. However, challenges remain, including limited...

Heavy metal challenge in NH3-SCR DeNOx catalysts: Poisoning deactivation mechanisms and enhanced resistance strategies

Ammonia selective catalytic reduction (NH3-SCR) is the most widely used technology in the field of industrial flue gas denitrification. However, the presence of heavy metals in flue gas can seriously...

Progress and prospect of transition metal compound cathode materials with stable metal ion storage effect in various battery systems

The field of energy storage devices is primarily dominated by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their mature manufacturing processes and stable performance. However, immature lithium recovery technology...

Advances in Cu-based catalysts for electroreduction of CO2 to C2H4 in flow cells

Global investment in ethylene (C2H4) production via nonpetroleum pathways is rising, highlighting its growing importance in the energy and environmental sectors. The electroreduction of carbon dioxide...

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High-valent cobalt-oxo species mediated selective oxidation of glucose to chemicals in photocatalytic Fenton-like system

Peroxymonosulfate (PMS)-based Fenton-like technologies have been increasingly employed in the upgrading of biomass, but they are commonly limited by the trade-off between conversion and selectivity...

The Need to Consider Regional Supply Chains and Water Usage in H2-Steel Transition

The iron and steel industry is one of the largest contributors to U.S. and global greenhouse gas emissions. Hydrogen can act as a promising reducing agent and clean energy carrier to decarbonize this...

Selective oxidation of high-concentration 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid at room temperature in water by synergic electronic effect of bimetallic RuCo/NC catalyst

Bio-based 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) has the potential to replace petroleum-based terephthalic acid for the synthesis of high-performance polyester materials, demonstrating broad application...

Carbon nitride quantum dots decorated with cyano groups for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production

The photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production by graphitic carbon nitride is a sustainable and environment-benign alternative approach of conventional anthraquinone autoxidation technology,...

Highly efficient photoelectrocatalytic degradation for ciprofloxacin with a new polyoxometalate-based metal–organic hybrid/BiVO4 photoanode

Efficient removal of antibiotics is of great significance for the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems. In this work, a new polyoxometalate-based metal–organic hybrid material [Ag3L0.5(HSiW12O40)]·2C2H5OH·2CH3CN...

Recent progress on photothermal nanomaterials: Design, mechanism, and applications

Photothermal energy conversion represents a cornerstone process in the renewable energy technologies domain, enabling the capture of solar irradiance and its subsequent transformation into thermal energy....

Recent progress in carbon-based composite materials for advanced sodium ion batteries: From storage mechanism to structural design to applications as flexible electrodes

Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are one of the most prospective energy storage devices recently. Carbon materials have been commonly used as anode materials for SIBs because of their wide sources and low...

Cyclic ethers-based solid electrolyte derived from in situ ring-opening polymerization strategy

Although solid-state polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are expected to solve the safety hazards and limited energy density in the energy storage systems, they still encounter an inferior electrode/electrolyte...

Tailor of frustrated Lewis pairs in Ag/CeO2 for producing 4-aminophenol

Catalytic reduction of 4-nitrophenol (4-NP) pollutant to the high-value 4-aminophenol (4-AP) with a clean hydrogen donor holds significant importance yet great challenges owing to the difficult activation...

Construction of imidazole-based ionic liquid modified MoO3-x for enhancing photocatalytic oxidation desulfurization in diesel

Development of clean desulfurization process that combines both efficient and environmentally friendly remains a significant challenge for diesel production. The photocatalytic oxidation desulfurization...

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