Multidimensional carbon-based polymer/Bi2O2CO3 S-scheme heterojunction boosting carrier separation in efficient photocatalytic seawater purification

S Jia, H Han, B Wang, J Liu, Q Tang, G Liu… - Applied Catalysis B …, 2024 - Elsevier
Photocatalytic decomposition of seawater pollutants using solar energy as driving force has
far-reaching significance. Herein, the multidimensional carbon-based polymer/Bi 2 O 2 CO 3 …

Surface nanodroplets as platforms for small scale chemical engineering

JB You - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Intensification of chemical process by compartmentalization has been a topic of interest as it
may make the process faster and more energy efficient. Performing chemical reactions in …

Concave microlens arrays with tunable curvature for enhanced photodegradation of organic pollutants in water: A non‐contact approach

Q Lu, Y Li, K Kassim, BB Xu, M Gamal El‐Din… - EcoMat, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Solar‐driven photodegradation for water treatment faces challenges such as low energy
conversion rates, high maintenance costs, and over‐sensitivity to the environment. In this …

Determination of Trace Organic Contaminant Concentration via Machine Classification of Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectra

V Jayaprakash, JB You, C Kanike, J Liu… - Environmental …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) has been well explored as a highly
effective characterization technique that is capable of chemical pollutant detection and …

Scalable and Facile Formation of Microlenses on Curved Surfaces Enabling a Highly Customized Sustainable Solar‐Water Nexus

Q Lu, P Khanna, P Chelme-Ayala, BB Xu… - Small …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Solar‐driven water treatment suffers from low efficiency due to the solar energy loss during
the energy conversion, especially in the scale‐up operation. One promising solution is using …

Enhanced electrochemical degradation of aromatic organic pollutants through accelerated electron transfer using Fe-C structured rGO/Fe-NF

R Liu, J Ma, X Zheng, M Zhao, C Zhu, Y Shen - Separation and Purification …, 2024 - Elsevier
The pervasive presence of aromatic organic pollutants, encompassing antibiotics and
chemical raw materials, poses a significant and pressing threat to human health and safety …

Stable Cu (I) single copper atoms supported on porous carbon nitride nanosheets for efficient photocatalytic degradation of antibiotics

XY Xu, XH Liu, HH Gan, DN Lu, XM Jiang, MF Yu… - Rare Metals, 2024 - Springer
Exploration of stable metal single-site supported porous graphitic carbon nitride (PCN)
nanostructures and the development of maximum atom utilization for enhanced …

Solar‐Driven Evaporator With “Starburst Turbine” Design Featuring Directional Salt Crystallization, Antibacterial, and Catalytic Multifunctionality for Efficient Water …

J Yu, L Li, Y Liu, J Wen, S Liu, J Li, J Ning… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Facing the global challenge of water scarcity, solar‐driven desalination is considered a
sustainable technology for obtaining freshwater from seawater. However, issues such as …

Artificial Compound Eye with Tunable Properties for Enhancement in Fluorescence Imaging and Raman Detection

K Kassim, Q Lu, N Maeda, X Wang… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Artificial compound eye (CE) draws inspiration from nature, offering advanced imaging
capabilities and an expansive field of view. In this work, an innovative technique is …

Contact Lenses–TiO2 Nanocomposites for a Sustainable Wastewater Remediation

E Lufrano, G Curcuruto, M Zimbone… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Rising plastic waste from products such as contact lenses underscores the need for
innovative recycling solutions. This study presents a sustainable approach to produce …