Resource Utilization of the Electrolytic Manganese Residue in Unfired Bricks: Pretreatment, Strength Enhancement, and Microwave Absorption Properties.

The long-term accumulation of electrolytic manganese residue leads to pollution issues related to NH -N and Mn. Although various methods exist to address the pollution caused by NH -N and Mn, existing hazard-free treatment methods do not consider the subsequent utilization of the electrolytic manganese residue. Meanwhile, resource recovery methods face challenges due to the complex salt structures present in electrolytic manganese residue.

Single-step laser-printed integrated sulfur cathode toward high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries.

Lithium-sulfur batteries are expected to supersede existing lithium-ion batteries due to the high theoretical energy density of sulfur cathodes (positive electrodes). Unfortunately, inefficient redox reactions and the "shuttle effect" hinder their commercial development. Assembling high-performance nanostructured sulfur host materials into a sulfur cathode presents a viable solution.

Bis(2-butoxyethyl) Ether-Promoted O-Mediated Oxidation of Alkyl Aromatics to Ketones under Clean Conditions.

Conventional oxidation processes for alkyl aromatics to ketones employ oxidants that tend to generate harmful byproducts and cause severe equipment corrosion, ultimately creating critical environmental problems. Thus, in this study, a practical, efficient, and green method was developed for the synthesis of aromatic ketones by applying a bis(2-butoxyethyl) ether/O system under external catalyst-, additive-, and base-free conditions. This O-mediated oxidation system can tolerate various functional groups and is suitable for large-scale synthesis.

Separators Modified with Ultrathin Montmorillonite/Polymer Nanocoatings Achieve Dendrite-Free Lithium Deposition at High Current Densities.

Fatal dendritic growth in lithium metal batteries is closely related to the composition and thickness of the modified separator. Herein, an ultrathin nanocoating composed of monolayer montmorillonite (MMT), poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) on a polypropylene separator is prepared. The MMT was exfoliated into monolayers (only 0.

The resistance of hydrogenotrophic methanogenic microorganisms to ofloxacin in sludge anaerobic digestion process.

Ofloxacin (OFL) is a commonly used antibiotic that can enter wastewater treatment plants and be adsorbed by the sludge, resulting in a high OFL concentration in sludge and affecting the subsequent sludge anaerobic digestion process. However, the micro mechanisms involved in this process have not been thoroughly studied. Therefore, this study focuses on the effect of OFL on the sludge anaerobic digestion of sludge to provide such support.

A multimode biosensor based on prussian blue nanoparticles loaded with gold nanoclusters for the detection of aflatoxin B1.

Herein, a novel fluorescent/colorimetric/photothermal biosensor is proposed for aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) detection in food based on Prussian blue nanoparticles (PBNPs) (∼50 nm), gold nanoclusters (AuNCs), and an aptamer (Apt) within three hours. Briefly, a multifunctional compound, namely PBNPs-PEI@AuNCs, was synthesized from PBNPs as the loading carrier, polyethyleneimine (PEI) as the cross-linking agent, and AuNCs directly combined on the surface of PBNPs. The AFB1 Apt was then modified on the PBNPs-PEI@AuNCs to form a PBNPs-PEI@AuNCs-Apt probe, whereby when AFB1 is present, AFB1 is specifically captured by the probe.

Halloysite-derived mesoporous silica with high ionic conductivity improves Li-S battery performance.

The slow Li transport rate in the thick sulfur cathode of the Li-S battery affects its capacity and cycling performance. Herein, Fe-doped highly ordered mesoporous silica material (Fe-HSBA-15) as a sulfur carrier of the Li-S battery shows high ion conductivity (1.10 mS cm) and Li transference number (0.

Selective Separation of Chalcopyrite from Pyrite Using Sodium Humate: Flotation Behavior and Adsorption Mechanism.

Flotation separation of chalcopyrite from pyrite using lime or cyanides as depressants results in serious problems, such as the blockage of pipelines and environmental pollution. Eco-friendly organics are a future trend for beneficiation plants. In this research, the eco-friendly organic depressant sodium humate (SH) was chosen as a depressant to separate chalcopyrite from pyrite by flotation.

Design of Nb-doped high-nickel layered ternary cathode material and its structure stability.

LiNiCoMnO(NCM811) is one of the most promising cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion batteries, but there are still problems such as rapid capacity decay during charge and discharge and poor cycle performance. Elemental doping can significantly improve the electrochemical performance of high nickel ternary cathode materials. In this work, Nb-doped NCM811 cathode material was successfully synthesized.

Utilization and Mechanisms of Tannic Acid as a Depressant for Chalcopyrite and Pyrite Separation.

Current flotation practices using lime or cyanide as depressants in chalcopyrite and pyrite separation have significant disadvantages, such as substantial reagent consumption, high slurry pH, and environmental hazards. This work aimed to explore the utilization and mechanisms of tannic acid (TA) as an eco-friendly alternative to lime or cyanide in chalcopyrite-pyrite separation. Flotation results showed that TA selectively depressed pyrite yet allowed chalcopyrite to float at neutral or alkaline pH.

Na and Cl co-doping modified LiNiCoMnOas cathode for lithium-ion battery.

In recent years, ternary nickel-rich layered oxides have gradually replaced traditional binary cathode materials in the lithium-ion battery market due to their advantages of high energy density and environmental protection. However, their structural instability of cathode materials has seriously affected the cycle performance of the battery. In order to optimize the internal structure of LiNiCoMnO(NCM523), the modified LiNiCoMnOwas prepared bydoping Na and Cl wet grinding solid phase method.

External Catalyst- and Additive-Free Photo-Oxidation of Aromatic Alcohols to Carboxylic Acids or Ketones Using Air/O.

We present an environment-friendly and highly efficient method for the oxidation of aromatic alcohols to carboxylic acids or ketones in air via light irradiation under external catalyst-, additive-, and base-free conditions. The photoreaction system exhibits a wide substrate scope and the potential for large-scale applications. Most of the desired products are easily obtained via recrystallization and separation from low-boiling reaction medium acetone in good yields, and the products can be subsequent directly transformed without further purification.

Migration of Alkaline Constituents and Restoration Evaluation in Bauxite Residue Disposal Areas.

Bauxite residue is a highly alkaline waste from alumina refining, and is mainly disposed by stacking with high environmental risks. Here, the migration of alkaline constituents and the restoration evaluation with phosphogypsum were discussed by soil column experiments to investigate the alkaline regulation in bauxite residue disposal areas (BRDAs). The pH, free alkali, exchangeable sodium in the top layer (0-25 cm depth) covered with BR and phosphogypsum mixtures were reduced from 10.

Noble-metal-free CdZnS-Ni(OH) for high efficiency visible light photocatalytic hydrogen production.

Heterogeneously structured materials with supported precious metals, such as Pd, Pt, and Ru, as co-catalysts are important catalysts for efficient photocatalytic water splitting. However, the high costs and low reserves of precious metals have been an obstacle to their application in hydrogen production. In this work, the noble-metal-free CdZnS solid solution was designed and synthesized with an optimized molar ratio of Cd/Zn for the best visible light photocatalytic performance.

Effects and Mechanisms of Grinding Media on the Flotation Behavior of Scheelite.

Grinding, an essential procedure for size reduction and fresh surface exposure of mineral particles, plays an important role in mineral flotation. The grinding media are the key factors for effective grinding and thus for successful flotation. In this study, ceramic ball (CB) and cast iron ball (CIB), two representative grinding media, were chosen to investigate the effects and mechanisms of grinding media on the flotation behavior of scheelite.

The method for integrating dual-color fluorescence colocalization and single molecule photobleaching technology on the theophylline sensing platform.

• Smart usage of single molecule photobleaching technology and dual-color fluorescence colocalization is of critical importance for exploiting the sensing platform. Here, we provide the detailed protocols related to the article "A split aptamer sensing platform for highly sensitive detection of theophylline based on dual-color fluorescence colocalization and single molecule photobleaching" (published online by Biosensors and Bioelectronics) (Liu et al., 2020).

Ultra-Thin AlPO Layer Coated LiNiCoMnO Cathodes With Enhanced High-Voltage and High-Temperature Performance for Lithium-Ion Half/Full Batteries.

Side-reactions in LiNiCo Mn O (0≤ +≤1) cathode materials are one kind of the problems that would deteriorate the surface structure and the electrochemical stabilities of the cathodes, especially when they are working at high cut-off voltages and high temperatures. In this study, an ultrathin (~10 nm) AlPO coating layer was fabricated through a two-step "feeding" process on LiNiCoMnO (NCM) cathode materials. The structure and chemical composition of the AlPO coating were studied by XRD, SEM, TEM, and XPS characterizations.

Oil price shocks, economic policy uncertainty and industrial economic growth in China.

This paper combines a Granger causality test and a VAR model to investigate the relationships among oil price shocks, global economic policy uncertainty (GEPU), and China's industrial economic growth. Based on monthly data from 2000 to 2017, we reveal that GEPU and world oil prices jointly Granger cause China's industrial economic growth; world oil prices have a positive effect on China's industrial economic growth, while GEPU has a negative effect. Further analyses investigate the asymmetry effect of oil prices and find that the negative component shows a more significant impact on China's industrial economic growth.

Review on carbon dots in food safety applications.

As a new class of promising fluorescent carbon nanomaterials, carbon dots (CDs) have been well developed in recent years for their excellent fluorescent properties, simple synthetic approaches, good biocompatibility and various detection applications, which can be expected to replace the tradition semi-quantum dots. This review aims presents the current progress in the development of CDs with an emphasis on fluorescent properties, synthetic approaches and applications in food safety. First, the fluorescent properties of CDs are briefly introduced.

General Fabrication of Boride, Carbide, and Nitride Nanocrystals via a Metal-Hydrolysis-Assisted Process.

Metal boride, carbide, and nitride materials are useful owing to their wide variety of interesting chemical and physical properties. However, the synthesis of these materials with nano or mesoscale sizes is challenging due to the usually required high temperatures and long reaction durations. To our knowledge, the exploration of a number of simultaneous chemical reactions through rapid synthesis still remains a great challenge.