Yanrui Zhao, Chunyan Cao, Ni Zhang, Fanghua Liang, Huilong Dong, Honggang He, Shanshan Li, Yu Feng, Ruiqing Li, Wenyan Gu, Bin Fei, Mingzheng Ge
{"title":"Multifunctional electrolyte additives enabled adaptable interface toward stabilizing Zn metal anodes","authors":"Yanrui Zhao, Chunyan Cao, Ni Zhang, Fanghua Liang, Huilong Dong, Honggang He, Shanshan Li, Yu Feng, Ruiqing Li, Wenyan Gu, Bin Fei, Mingzheng Ge","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158737","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158737","url":null,"abstract":"H<sub>2</sub> evolution, Zn dendrites formation, and side reactions have severely hindered the practical applications of aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Herein, a multifunctional leucine additive is introduced into ZnSO<sub>4</sub> electrolyte to create adaptable interfaces. The polar groups make leucine preferentially adsorb on Zn metal surface, inducing Zn<sup>2+</sup> uniform deposition to suppress Zn dendrites growth, while the hydrophobic groups prevent Zn metal contacting from water, inhibiting water-related side reactions. Meanwhile, the zwitterionic amino and carboxyl segments can dynamically adjust the pH changes with a stable interfacial microenvironment, thereby inhibiting side reactions. Besides, the high affinity of leucine to Zn<sup>2+</sup> regulated the solvated structure and facilitated forming inorganic ZnS layer on Zn metal, reducing the Zn-ions desolvation energy barrier and enhancing Zn-ions plating kinetics. As a proof of concept, the symmetric cells with leucine additives exhibit an extended cycling lifetime of 2700 h at 1.0 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>/1.0 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup> when compared to bare ZnSO<sub>4</sub> electrolyte (200 h). Moreover, the full cells pairing with VO<sub>2</sub> cathodes displayed superior long-term cycling stability with 91 % capacity retention after 1800 cycles, which can work as flexible energy storage systems to power electronic watch.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hongjung Kim, Yuna Song, Minkyu Kim, Yunji Jeong, Moonsu Kim, Gibaek Lee
{"title":"Enhanced alkali–metal ion storage performance of bimetallic selenide/N-doped carbon core–shell anodes","authors":"Hongjung Kim, Yuna Song, Minkyu Kim, Yunji Jeong, Moonsu Kim, Gibaek Lee","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158750","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158750","url":null,"abstract":"In this research, we developed a ZnSe@Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se heterojunction embedded in N-doped carbon (NC), derived from a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF), for use in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The material, ZnSeNC@Co<sub>0.85</sub>SeNC, exhibited excellent cycling and rate performance, achieving capacities of 944.1 mAh/g at 1.0 A/g and 277.6 mAh/g at 10 A/g. Full-cell tests demonstrated its effectiveness, with a specific capacity of approximately 80 mAh/g, coulombic efficiency near 99 %, and capacity retention of 64 %, corresponding to power and energy densities of 97.2 W kg<sup>−1</sup> and 224 Wh kg<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. We explored the capacity enhancement mechanisms, identifying factors such as activation of crystalline Se, formation of a Se-rich solid-electrolyte interface, and capacitive contributions from reduced metal particles. Computational studies indicated that these improvements were linked to the heterojunction interface of ZnSe, Co<sub>0.85</sub>Se, and NC. Additionally, the material’s potential for potassium-ion battery (PIB) applications was assessed, delivering 274.8 mAh/g at 1.0 A/g. This work not only advances our understanding of transition-metal selenides (TMSe) in battery applications but also proposes design strategies for TMSe-based materials for both LIB and PIB anodes.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142849230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xinze Zhang, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Hongjia Ren, Saima Batool, Awais Ahmad, Renqian Tao, Munirah D. Albaqami, Shaukat Khan, Xin Wang, Weihua Han
{"title":"Optimization of Ti3C2Tx performance through synergistic enhancement of GeOx/MXenes heterostructures for ammonium-ion storage","authors":"Xinze Zhang, Muhammad Sufyan Javed, Hongjia Ren, Saima Batool, Awais Ahmad, Renqian Tao, Munirah D. Albaqami, Shaukat Khan, Xin Wang, Weihua Han","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158582","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158582","url":null,"abstract":"Aqueous energy storage systems with non-metallic ion charge carriers, ammonium (NH<sub>4</sub><sup>+</sup>) ions, are most promising compared to metal-ion batteries, owing to their high safety and performance, as well as their sustainability. Here, we first report the germanium oxides (GeO<em><sub>x</sub></em>) coupled with Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<em><sub>x</sub></em> MXenes nanosheets (denoted as GeO<em><sub>x</sub></em>@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<em><sub>x</sub></em>) composite cathode material for ammonium-ion hybrid supercapacitor (AHSC). This research focused on addressing the limitations of conventional cathode materials while examining the intercalation behaviour of ammonium ions within the GeO<em><sub>x</sub></em>@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<em><sub>x</sub></em> framework. GeO<em><sub>x</sub></em> and Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<em><sub>x</sub></em> were integrated through a precise synthesis process, leading to defect engineering within the composite material. This approach enhanced the structural stability, increased the specific surface area, and improved ion transport properties. The postmortem <em>ex</em>-situ XRD, XPS and TEM investigations show that GeO<em><sub>x</sub></em>@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<em><sub>x</sub></em> maintained its structural integrity and electrochemical stability during the charge/discharge process. The assembled GeO<em><sub>x</sub></em>@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<em><sub>x</sub></em>//AC-AHSC device exhibits high specific capacitance, excellent rate capability, and remarkable cycling stability. The device exhibits a high energy density of 51.4 Wh/kg at a power density of 800.6 W/kg, which is superior to many existing MXene-based devices. These findings highlight the promise of GeO<em><sub>x</sub></em>@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<em><sub>x</sub></em> composites as candidates for high-performance, environmentally friendly energy storage solutions.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"30 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142849226","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Non-covalent in situ self-assembly of fruit peel waste into eco-friendly pectocellulosic bioplastics with high strength, flexibility and processability properties","authors":"Shikai Zhang, Houshen Li, Bowen Zhang, Shiyun Ai, Yang Shan, Shenghua Ding","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158697","url":null,"abstract":"Converting fruit peel wastes into degradable bioplastics has brought dawn to solve the severe plastic pollution and inefficient organic food waste management. However, it remains a challenge to convert peel wastes into bioplastics without decomposing their biocomponents. Furthermore, most of the bioplastics currently being researched have poor performance, especially in terms of trade-offing high strength, toughness, and good processability. Here, we utilize a noncovalent-mediated design to convert peel waste into pectocellulosic bioplastic that features the <em>in situ</em> ordered self-assembly of cellulose and pectin in the peel into a structure similar to a carboxylic acid dimer <em>via</em> hydrogen bonding. Benefiting from efficient energy dissipation mechanisms and reversible hydrogen bonding interactions, pectocellulosic bioplastics exhibit excellent mechanical properties (superior to most petrochemical-based and bio-based plastic materials), and can be molded into 2D/3D shapes or reprocessed into new plastics, realizing a combination of high strength (50.5 MPa), toughness (5.1 MJ/m<sup>3</sup>) and good processability. These bioplastics also combine biosafety (48 h cell viability > 85 %), biodegradability, and durability. Based on these characteristics, these pectocellulosic bioplastics can be considered as a candidate for petrochemical plastics, particularly suitable for some sensitive applications such as food inner packaging. Excitingly, the universality of this strategy in a variety of peel wastes has been verified. This work highlights the transformative potential of converting peel waste into valuable materials, providing a sustainable solution to plastic pollution and organic waste management.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"114 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840837","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Production of liposome loaded with nicotinamide mononucleotide using taylor-couette reactor","authors":"Isu Kim, Beom Soo Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158703","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158703","url":null,"abstract":"Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) is recognized for its potential in resisting age-related diseases, metabolic disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions. However, challenges persevere in ensuring NMN’s stability, bioavailability, and efficient delivery to target tissues. This study targeted to overcome these challenges by preparing NMN-loaded liposomes using a Taylor-Couette reactor, a novel approach offering precise control over flow conditions and enhancing reproducibility and scalability. The average size of liposomes decreased from 184.9 nm to 125.2 nm as the rotation speed increased from 600 to 1500 rpm. Based on average zeta potential values, stable liposomes were prepared at 750–1500 rpm. These liposomes were preserved more than 80 % for 180 days. Ex vivo tests using Franz cell diffusion confirmed the efficiency of NMN-loaded liposomes in permeating the skin. The cumulative release percentage of liposomes over porcine skin was 96.8 % in 12 h. Overall, this study proposes valuable intuitions into the preparation and depiction of NMN-loaded liposomes using novel approaches, offering auspicious prospects for biomedical applications.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840805","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Polymer nanocomposites with a “hilly-like” SiO2/Au interlayer towards excellent high-temperature energy storage performance","authors":"Linwei Zhu, Jintao Tian, Zengliang Ren, Shuimiao Xia, Zelong Chang, Peng Yin, Davoud Dastan, Zhicheng Shi","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158708","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158708","url":null,"abstract":"Film capacitors based on polymer dielectrics are key components in pulsed power systems. But they always suffer from severe deterioration in energy storage performance at high temperatures because of accelerated carrier transfer and thermal runaway. Incorporating ceramic fillers into polymer is one of the most promising strategies to suppress the high-temperature carrier transfer. However, poor compatibility between ceramic and polymer always leads to agglomeration. Herein, SiO<sub>2</sub> microspheres and Au nanoparticles are homogeneously embedded into the polymer films, forming a unique nanocomposite with a hilly-like SiO<sub>2</sub>/Au nanolayer. Benefiting from the wide bandgap of SiO<sub>2</sub> microspheres and Coulomb-blockade effect of Au nanoparticles, the high-temperature charge transport is effectively suppressed. As a result, the poly(vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene) film embedded with a hilly-like SiO<sub>2</sub>/Au nanolayer exhibits significant enhancements of 252 %, 145 %, and 220 % at 50 ℃, 80 ℃, and 100 ℃ in energy density. It is further demonstrated that, the SiO<sub>2</sub>/Au nanolayer can also be employed to enhance the high-temperature energy performances of polyetherimide. The SiO<sub>2</sub>/Au/polyetherimide composite film achieves a high discharged energy density (6.16 J cm<sup>−3</sup>) for the <em>η</em> of 80 % at 600 MV m<sup>−1</sup> and 150 ℃. This work offers an innovative and effective strategy to address the long-standing filler agglomeration challenge in organic/inorganic nanocomposites, which is not only of great significance for polymer based dielectric composites, but is also illuminating for the design of other nanocomposites.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"7 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840845","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Qingru Zhou, Zhouyu Huang, Tianqi Yang, Haiyuan Zhang, Xiayin Yao, Wenkui Zhang, Hui Huang, Yang Xia, Xinyong Tao, Jun Zhang
{"title":"Sulfone electrolyte based quasi-solid-state high-voltage lithium metal batteries enabled by component design and interfacial engineering","authors":"Qingru Zhou, Zhouyu Huang, Tianqi Yang, Haiyuan Zhang, Xiayin Yao, Wenkui Zhang, Hui Huang, Yang Xia, Xinyong Tao, Jun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158719","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158719","url":null,"abstract":"Sulfone-based electrolyte (SL) as a novel type electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has attracted increasing attention due to its exceptional high-voltage stability and flame retardancy. However, the polar thionyl groups in sulfone lead to continuous reaction with lithium (Li) metal, and high viscosity of sulfone could decrease its Li<sup>+</sup> ionic conductivity, which obstructs further application of SL in Li metal batteries (LMBs). Herein, the methylenebisacrylamide (MBA) crosslinked SL, fluorinated ethylene carbonate (FEC) based quasi-solid-state electrolyte (MSFE) was designed to address above problems. By introducing FEC to passivate metallic Li and 1H,1H,5H-octafluoropentyl-1,1,2,2-tetrafluoroethyl ether (OTE) as diluent to decrease viscosity of electrolyte, MSFE exhibits a high ionic conductivity of 1.77 × 10<sup>−3</sup> S cm<sup>−1</sup> and wide electrochemical stability window up to 5.6 V. Therefore, LiCoO<sub>2</sub>/MSFE/Li (LCO/MSFE/Li) batteries show a high capacity retention of 95.7 % after 100 cycles under 0.2C. Moreover, formation mechanism and kinetic evolution of the hybrid EEI is revealed via density functional theory (DFT) calculations and <em>in-situ</em> galvanostatic electrochemical impendence spectra (IS-GEIS) coupled with distribution relax time (DRT) technology. Well-formed hybrid EEI prevents the structural degradation of LCO materials and induces uniform deposition of Li-ion to inhibit formation of Li dendrites. This work provides a new insight towards high energy density in-situ polymerized solid LMBs.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840835","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yong Zhang, Xuan Liu, Yujia Liu, Jiaqi Feng, Kexing Jiang
{"title":"Efficient uranium(VI) separation based on a layered 2D Ti3C2Tx/hydroxyapatite hybrid membrane","authors":"Yong Zhang, Xuan Liu, Yujia Liu, Jiaqi Feng, Kexing Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158707","url":null,"abstract":"Lamellar membranes made from 2D materials have garnered significant attention as advanced separation materials for wastewater treatment, particularly for wastewater containing uranium (U(VI)). Nevertheless, it is still a great challenge to obtain assembled lamellar membranes with both high flux and retention rate from 2D materials. In this work, a method of in-situ loading hydroxyapatite nanoparticles onto MXene nanosheets and vacuum filtration to form a novel Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> MXene/hydroxyapatite (MXene/HAP, MXHP) membrane had been developed for separating U(VI) from wastewater. From the characterization results, the MXHP membrane displayed an increasing trend of interfacial pores and interlayer channels for comparison to the pure MXene membrane, which could notably improve water permeability of MXHP membrane. Based on membrane separation experiments, the MXHP-2 membrane achieved a flux of 515.5 L/(m<sup>2</sup>·h·bar) and a U(VI) retention rate of 98.2 % in the treatment of U(VI)-containing wastewater. Additionally, the MXHP-2 membrane exhibited strong recyclability with a high U(VI) retention rate of 85.3 % after five cycles. The U(VI) separation mechanism of MXHP-2 was photocatalytic reduction assisted dissolution-deposition. The above results could provide valuable insights for developing new composite membranes with high throughput and high uranium retention rate.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840843","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Highly hydrogenated, solvent-resistant, low-temperature conductive nitrile rubber for multifunctional sensors","authors":"Xuehan Gao, Xuan Wang, Wenyu Pan, Muqun Wang, Xiaofei Xu, Zequan Li, Shuangliang Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158735","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158735","url":null,"abstract":"Hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR), known for its high performance, is widely used in seals for the automotive and aerospace industries. However, developing HNBR that combines high hydrogenation, excellent solvent resistance, and superior low-temperature performance remains a challenge. This study introduces a novel two-step process of “graft modification and catalytic hydrogenation” to enhance nitrile rubber (NBR) emulsions. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate (HEA) flexible monomer was grafted onto the rubber molecular chain, and the introduced ester group and hydroxyl group (–OH) enhanced the compatibility and low temperature resistance (−20 °C) of the latex system. We achieved hydrogenation rates of up to 99 % by precisely controlling intermediate formation during catalytic hydrogenation. This approach synergistically enhances the mechanical and solvent resistance of HNBR by combining hydrogen bonding from grafting and covalent cross-linking from hydrogenation. The resulting HNBR-HEA achieves a tensile strength of 7.2 MPa, which is 550 % higher than that of unmodified NBR, and the swelling resistance in toluene is reduced to 207 % with a high crosslinking density of 92.07 × 10<sup>−3</sup> mol/cm<sup>3</sup>. Additionally, when blended with polyaniline (PANI), HNBR-HEA exhibited impressive mechanical strength (3.3 MPa) and high electrical conductivity (0.97 S m<sup>−1</sup>), making it suitable for electroluminescent devices, wearable sensors, and Morse code-based emotional expression systems. This study not only presents an innovative method for enhancing rubber properties but also a promising approach for developing multifunctional flexible electronics.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"39 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chaojie Shen, Xiaoyong Qiu, Peipei Zhang, Jing Liu, Zekai Zhang, Bowen Dong, Hanlian Liu, Chuanzhen Huang, Jun Huang, Xin Cui
{"title":"A supramolecular polydimethysiloxane-based coating with tunable surface topography for photothermal-enhanced sterilization, self-healing and anti/de-icing","authors":"Chaojie Shen, Xiaoyong Qiu, Peipei Zhang, Jing Liu, Zekai Zhang, Bowen Dong, Hanlian Liu, Chuanzhen Huang, Jun Huang, Xin Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.cej.2024.158709","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.158709","url":null,"abstract":"Supramolecular polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based materials have been receiving enormous research attention owing to their distinct properties such as intrinsic hydrophobicity, low toxicity and self-healing ability, which are in great demand in various applications. However, it remains challenging to endow them with multiple functions and maintain or even enhance their original attributes simultaneously. Here, a novel polymer coating is designed and fabricated by incorporating photothermal ferrosoferric oxide nanoparticles (Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub> NPs) with a supramolecular PDMS network dynamically crosslinked via intramolecular imine bonding and intermolecular hydrogen bonding. Under the superior photothermal effect induced by near-infrared (NIR) light, the prepared coating exhibits significantly improved sterilization, self-healing and anti/de-icing capabilities, and specifically, the sterilization efficiency can reach up to 99.4 %, the deep cut can heal completely within 50 s, the ice-free state can be expected to sustain permanently, and the accreted ice can be fully melted within 2 min. Moreover, the surface topography of this thermoplastic coating can be customized through a facile template-based secondary processing for adaptive wettability even superhydrophobicity (water contact angle ∼155.9°, sliding angle ∼4°), which could further amplify its anti-icing and other properties. Our work opens a new path to develop versatile polymer coatings for diverse applications.","PeriodicalId":270,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142840839","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}