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{"title":"Exploring peroxidase mimetic activity of carbon nano-onions for colorimetric detection of H2O2 and glucose","authors":"Zahra Leili ,&nbsp;Saeid Asadpour ,&nbsp;Zeinab Saberi","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Developing sensing methods with nanozymes as alternatives to natural enzymes has gained significant attention from researchers.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this paper, we demonstrated for the first time that carbon nano-onions (CNOs) act as a peroxidase-like mimetic activity towards the oxidation 3,3′,5,5′ tetramethylbenzidine (TMB) in association with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to produce a blue oxide TMB (oxTMB) with maximum absorption at 652 nm. Consequently, CNOs were utilized as a nanozyme for the colorimetric detection of H₂O₂ and glucose. The blue color of ox-TMB faded in the presence of glucose. The influence of various factors including acidity, temperature, time, CNOs and TMB concentrations were studied and optimized.</div></div><div><h3>Significant findings</h3><div>CNOs showed a good peroxidase-like mimetic activity. In this method, the concentration of H₂O₂ was detected in two linear ranges from 3 to 36 (nM) and from 36 to 450 (nM) with a detection limit (LOD) of 1 nM. Additionally, the results indicated that the absorption decreased with glucose concentrations ranging from 2.97 to 190 μM, achieving a LOD of 0.99 μM. The colorimetric possibility of this method was investigated in real plasma samples with recoveries of 95–103 %. Ultimately, the visual functionality of this colorimetric sensor can significantly improve and simplify the on-site detection process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106029"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143479669","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Antimicrobial effect based on activated persulfate using nano-magnetite nanozyme immobilized on the microbial cellulose hydrogel","authors":"Shabnam Ahmadi ,&nbsp;Mohammad Hadi Dehghani ,&nbsp;Abbas Rezaee","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The present study is to investigate the antimicrobial activity of the activated persulfate (PS) using the nanocomposite fabricated by microbial cellulose hydrogel (MCH)/nanomagnetite (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles (NPs) as a nanozyme.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The main reaction parameters including nanocomposite concentration, persulfate concentration and pH values were investigated. Various analysis, such as dynamic light scattering (DLS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and vibrating-sample magnetometry (VSM), were utilized to analyze the nanocomposite and the nanozyme.</div></div><div><h3>Significant findings</h3><div>The obtained results show that the nanocomposite has antimicrobial activity under optimum conditions (temperature: 25 °C, nanozyme concentration: 2 mg/mL, and solution pH: 4.0). Moreover, increasing of the antimicrobial activity of the nanocomposite is observed using 0.25 g/l PS. The nanozyme exhibits the Michaelis constant (<em>K_m</em>) of 0.32 mM and the maximum reaction velocity (<em>V_max</em>) of 0.6 10⁻⁸ mM sec⁻¹ for 3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine (TMB). The reason for the increasing of the antimicrobial activity is due to the generation of higher active oxygen species (ROS), which improve the elimination of the <em>E. coli</em>.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106039"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Natal Plum leaf extract as sustainable corrosion inhibitor for Brass in HNO3 medium: Integrated experimental analysis and computational electronic/atomic-scale simulation","authors":"Abdallah El-Asri ,&nbsp;Moutia Mohamed Rguiti ,&nbsp;Aaziz Jmiai ,&nbsp;Yuanhua Lin ,&nbsp;Souad EL Issami","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106038","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Background Metal corrosion and its protection remain critical areas of research due to the economic and environmental implications of material degradation. Corrosion inhibitors play a vital role in mitigating corrosion and extending the lifespan of metals. In this study, Natal Plum leaves extract (NPLE) was utilized as a green inhibitor for brass corrosion in HNO₃ solution. The eco-friendly nature of NPLE makes it a promising candidate for sustainable corrosion protection.</div><div>Methods The composition of extract phytochemicals was analyzed using gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GCMS–). The inhibition effect of NPLE on the corrosion of brass (Cu_63%-Zn_37%) in HNO₃ solution was evaluated through a combination of experimental and theoretical methods. Gravimetric analysis, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and polarization tests were used to quantify the degree of inhibition and assess the electrochemical behavior. The surface morphology and chemical composition of treated brass were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX). Molecular adsorption mechanisms were explored using density functional theory (DFT) calculations, highlighting the interaction between extracted molecules and the brass surface.</div><div>Significant Findings The results demonstrated that NPLE achieved an inhibition efficiency of ∼98 % at 2.5 g/L after 72 h of exposure, as shown by EIS, which revealed a substantial increase in charge transfer resistance. Polarization tests indicated mixed inhibition effects with slight cathodic prevalence, reducing the corrosion current density from 145.612 μA/cm² (uninhibited) to 10.829 μA/cm² (inhibited). SEM and EDX analyses confirmed the formation of a stable protective film on the brass surface, with improved film stability attributed to the synergy between extracted molecules. DFT calculations revealed that NPLE molecules formed strong bonds with copper atoms, while interactions with zinc were primarily physical, highlighting the extract's efficiency in protecting brass from corrosion.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106038"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143453155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimization and performance enhancement of parabolic trough collectors using hybrid nanofluids and ANN modeling","authors":"Santosh Kumar Singh ,&nbsp;Arun Kumar Tiwari ,&nbsp;Wassila Ajbar","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.105984","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.105984","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Enhancing the performance of renewable energy systems is pivotal to overcoming global energy challenges, with parabolic trough collectors (PTC) emerging as a promising technology for harnessing solar energy. This study focuses on the numerical modeling with various nanofluids of the PTC. Many previously reported studies on hybrid nanofluids have not adequately considered the appropriate Reynolds, Prandtl numbers and temperature, raising concerns about the reliability. This study ensures proper Reynolds numbers and inlet temperature for the investigated heat transfer fluids.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>The model is tested with mono (Al₂O₃, TiO₂) and hybrid (Al₂O₃+TiO₂) nanofluids, with thermal analysis mathematically modelled. ANN and ANNi modeling are applied in to optimize governing parameters for the collector with working fluids.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>Turbulence boosts heat transfer coefficient (HTC), with the hybrid nanofluid exhibiting the highest increase (86.88 %). Energy efficiency peaks at lower temperatures and fluid Reynolds numbers, while exergy efficiency rises with increasing inlet temperature and Reynolds number. The optimal performance of ANN model is achieved with four neurons in the hidden layer and a 6-4-1 architecture, with highest value of R² (0.999513) and lowest RMSE (0.000186). GA optimization shows that lower inlet fluid temperature and Reynolds number enhance thermal efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"169 ","pages":"Article 105984"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143445515","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Selected pharmaceutical pollutant recovery from wastewater by an agro-byproduct Laurus nobilis-based adsorbent: Theoretical and experimental studies","authors":"Benabbou Asmae ,&nbsp;Boucherdoud Ahmed ,&nbsp;Bestani Benaouda ,&nbsp;Yaslam Saleh Gamal Saleh ,&nbsp;Nouredine Benderdouche ,&nbsp;Çoruh Ali ,&nbsp;Joanna Sreńscek-Nazzal ,&nbsp;Beata Michalkiewicz","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Residues generated from essential-oils extraction are steadily increasing, causing a major disposal and environmental problem that must be properly handled and used for environmental remediation.</div></div><div><h3>Method</h3><div>In this study, powdered Laurus nobilis leaves were converted into an efficient adsorbent via simultaneous treatments using CaCl₂ 20% and 40% as an impregnant and pyrolysis in the muffle furnace at 600 °C as a heating step, resulting in CA-20 and CA-40 samples respectively, in order to remove pharmaceutical pollutant from aqueous media.</div></div><div><h3>Significant findings</h3><div>Characterization methods, such as FTIR analysis, pH_zpc, SEM microscopy, Raman, XRD, BET surface area, and available porosity, were explored for physicochemical characteristics of the as-prepared material prior to its use in removing Salicylic acid from simulated wastewater. Effects of conventional parameters were also evaluated through batch experiments (dose of 0.02¹, pH=2, stirring time of 90 min). Among adsorption isotherm models used and based on <em>R²</em> and error analysis values, Sips better describes experimental data from which an adsorption capacity of 45.42 mg/g is reached. The Pseudo-second order (PSO) kinetic model best fits the experimental data, indicating the adsorption process is chemically controlled. Thermodynamics confirms the spontaneous adsorption process (∆G⁰ ranging from -27.633 to -26.024 kJ/mol) and its endothermicity (<em>∆H⁰ =</em> -57.907(kJ/mol). Laurus nobilis leaves residue were successfully and easily converted into an efficient adsorbent and used for lowering concentration of salicylic acid from wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106011"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143437560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Homogenous Electro-Fenton degradation of phenazopyridine in wastewater using a 3D Printed filter-press flowcell: Optimization via response surface methodology","authors":"Soorena Gharibian ,&nbsp;Ferdows Sajedi ,&nbsp;Hossein Hazrati ,&nbsp;Mohammad Rostamizadeh","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106026","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106026","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Most studies on Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) for wastewater treatment focus on small-scale batch reactors, highlighting the need for large-scale continuous systems to remove emerging pollutants like biorecalcitrant pharmaceuticals.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this study, the treatment of synthetic phenazopyridine (PHP) wastewater at a pre-pilot scale by homogeneous electro-Fenton (HEF) process using a continuous filter-press flowcell in full recirculation is presented. Moreover, operational parameters were optimized using a three-level full-factorial central composite design (CCD) method within the framework of a design of experiments (DOE) approach.</div></div><div><h3>Significant findings</h3><div>Results indicated that the HEF process could be well expressed using a quadratic mathematical equation with significant statistical meaning (F-value=18.68 and P-value=0.001). Optimized operational parameters were pH≅3, initial PHP=2 mg L^-1, Fe²⁺=0.72 mg L^-1, and voltage=5 V which led to a predicted and actual PHP removal percent of 74.89 and 75.14±1.2 %. Oxidation of PHP was validated using size-exclusion chromatography analysis. The results of this study pave the way for techno-economic evaluations of continuous pilot HEF process given the successful applicability DOE method for the process optimization and modularity of filter-press flowcells (multiple stacks and reactors in series concept) for the purification of actual pharmaceutical wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106026"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143437556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Recovery of phosphate and removal of Cr(VI) from water by calcium-modified panda manure biochar: Synergistic effect of adsorption and reduction","authors":"Chaoqun Yan ,&nbsp;Dinghua Peng ,&nbsp;Xianghan Chen,&nbsp;Yumei Zhang,&nbsp;Huakang Liu,&nbsp;Heng Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Although phosphate and hexavalent chromium (Cr (VI)) are common pollutants in wastewater, there is still a lack of effective recovery and removal methods. The nutrient and pollution elements represented by phosphate and Cr(VI) in the water bodies of rivers and lakes exceed the standard and need to be treated urgently.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study explores a novel nanocomposite of calcium-modified panda manure compost biochar used to remove Cr(VI) and phosphate from water. Surface characterization methods, including thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Electron scanning microscope coupled with an X-ray spectrometer (SEM-EDS), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) were conducted to clarify the degradation mechanism. Furthermore, the interfacial adsorption of phosphate and Cr(VI) on the surface of the material was studied by molecular dynamics simulation.</div></div><div><h3>Significant findings</h3><div>Recovery of phosphate and removal of Cr(VI) was examined under various experimentations. The results show that biochar pyrolysis at 300 °C exhibits excellent performance, and in the presence of both pollutants, the phosphate recovery efficiency of calcium-modified panda manure compost biochar can reach 90% and the removal efficiency of Cr(VI) can reach 75%. And adsorption process was in accord with the pseudo-second-order kinetics and Temkin adsorption model. Characterization results suggested that the removal of phosphate is mainly dependent on the chemisorption of Ca²⁺ in calcium-modified panda manure compost biochar, and the π-π interaction and -OH redox are the main adsorption mechanisms of Cr(VI). We also found that when the concentration of phosphate was 40 mg/L and Cr(VI) was 5 mg/L, with the increase of time, the recovery rate of phosphate could reach 93.46% and the removal efficiency of Cr(VI) could reach 97.54%. The findings suggest that the further application of calcium-modified panda manure compost biochar in environmental contexts can be optimized by adjusting the initial concentration ratio of phosphate and Cr(VI) ions. This research demonstrates that the assessed material is highly effective for the efficient recovery and removal of phosphate and Cr(VI) from water, thereby enhancing the recycling strategies for panda manure.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106015"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143429380","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study on oil/water separation using ceramic membrane before and after its wear and repair","authors":"Zhaohui Mu ,&nbsp;Yuqiu Song ,&nbsp;Hengyi Wei ,&nbsp;Huitong Ma ,&nbsp;Liyan Wu ,&nbsp;Huan Wang ,&nbsp;Bin Zhan","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106034","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106034","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The amount of industrial and domestic wastewater being generated is continuously increasing with the rapid advancements in society and the economy. Oil/water separation is an important part of wastewater treatment, and the separation membrane plays a crucial role in this process. Ceramic separation membrane are widely used owing to their exceptional corrosion resistance and high-temperature resistance. However, the oil/water separation efficiency and flux are reduced after surface wear of the ceramic membrane.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this study, the recovery in separation flux and efficiency after surface wear of a Silicon Carbide (SiC) ceramic membrane is studied.</div></div><div><h3>Significant Findings</h3><div>The flux of the ceramic membrane separation for <em>n</em>-hexane-in-water emulsion, cyclohexane-in-water emulsion, and petroleum ether-in-water emulsion was 417.20 ± 43.08, 503.18 ± 48.09, and 496.82 ± 29.19 L·m^–2·h^–1, respectively, and the separation efficiency was 97.62 ± 0.16 %, 97.38 ± 0.18 %, and 97.13 ± 0.12 %, respectively. After high-temperature sintering, the worn ceramic membrane formed a new microstructure, and the oil/water separation efficiency and flux increased by 6.66 % and 108.84 L·m^–2·h^–1, respectively. The present study establishes the fundamental basis for the practical implementation of ceramic membranes for oil/water separation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106034"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143437561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hydrochar carbon derived from pistachio shell for simultaneous electrochemical sensing of glucose and lactate in sweat","authors":"Balaji Ramachandran ,&nbsp;Pei-Xuan Hong ,&nbsp;Ying-Chih Liao","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Glucose and lactate are critical biomarkers of human health. Monitoring their concentrations in sweat is essential for diagnosing of various diseases. Due to the low concentration of biomarkers in sweat, developing highly sensitive and selective sensing material is crucial for accurate detection.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Hydrochar carbon (HC) was prepared through hydrothermal carbonization using pistachio shells. Due to the carbonyl and carboxyl functional groups on the surface of HC, the HC-modified screen-printed carbon electrode (HC/SPCE) is anticipated to significantly enhance the properties associated with electrochemical sensing.</div></div><div><h3>Significant findings</h3><div>A biomass-derived HC is for the simultaneous electrochemical detection of glucose and lactate. The HC/SPCE exhibited excellent selectivity, reproducibility, stability, and low LOD for the detection of glucose 0.28 µM and lactate 0.37 µM were established through differential pulse voltammetry (DPV) analysis. Furthermore, HC/SPCE exhibited remarkably in real sweat sample analysis with high recovery of 99.8 %, positioning it as a highly promising sensor candidate for portable and cost-effective on-site detection of crucial sweat biomarkers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106008"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143429381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficient hydrogen production from additive-free formic acid dehydrogenation using Pd nanoparticles on biomass-derived porous carbon","authors":"Samikannu Prabu,&nbsp;Kung-Yuh Chiang","doi":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtice.2025.106007","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div><em>:</em> By converting biomass into CO₂ and using green hydrogen to hydrogenate it, formic acid dehydrogenation (FAD) can produce a desirable, sustainable, and secure hydrogen carrier. However, synthesizing nanostructures on a large scale and economically remains a significant challenge.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div><em>:</em> FAD was value-added using ultrafine, well-dispersed Pd nanoparticles (NPs) (3.61 nm) supported on N-doped hierarchical porous carbon (NHPC-150) catalyst synthesized from disposable bamboo chopsticks (DBCs).</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div><em>:</em> The interface between Pd NPs and NHPC-150 yielded an ultrahigh turnover frequency (TOF) of 23,496 mol_H2 mol_Pd⁻¹ h⁻¹ at 298 K (TOF value calculated for the first catalytic run), significantly boosting heterogeneous hydrogen production catalysis from additive-free FAD. As a result, eight wt.% Pd/NHPC-150 exhibits 100% conversion and 100% selectivity for CO-free FAD, maintaining its performance even 200 days of long-term stability. Furthermore, the synergistic interface between Pd NPs and NHPC-150 sites and the small-size effect of Pd NPs enhanced the catalytic activity and promotion of N-atom. This remarkable activity and stability may clarify and promote further research into high-performance catalysts, advancing the use of FA as a viable hydrogen carrier.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":381,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers","volume":"170 ","pages":"Article 106007"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143429493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}