Huili Zhang, Yibing Kou, Miao Yang, Margot Vander Elst, Jan Baeyens, Yimin Deng
{"title":"Producing “green” methanol from syngas, derived from anaerobic digestion biogas","authors":"Huili Zhang, Yibing Kou, Miao Yang, Margot Vander Elst, Jan Baeyens, Yimin Deng","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2549-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2549-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>An anaerobic digester of sewage sludge or agro-industrial waste produces biogas and ammonia-rich digestate. Three H<sub>2</sub>-producing processes exist: dry reforming of methane (from biogas), catalytic decomposition of methane (from biogas after CO<sub>2</sub> capture), and catalytic decomposition of ammonia (from digestate). Dry reforming of methane offers the best syngas yield at 700 °C and for a 50–50 vol % CH<sub>4</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> biogas. Catalytic decomposition of methane achieved a H<sub>2</sub> yield of 95%. Finally, the digestate was stripped and NH<sub>3</sub> was further completely decomposed into H<sub>2</sub> and N<sub>2</sub>, for a complete NH<sub>3</sub> conversion at 650 °C. A methanol valorization case study of a wastewater treatment plant of 300000 person equivalents with an anaerobic digester is examined. The methanol production from syngas (H<sub>2</sub>/CO) and H<sub>2</sub> product streams is simulated using Aspen Plus®. This anaerobic digester process will daily generate 4485 m<sup>3</sup> CH<sub>4</sub>, 2415 m<sup>3</sup> CO, and 320 kg NH<sub>3</sub>. The methanol production will be 183 kg·h<sup>−1</sup> (1600 t·y<sup>−1</sup>). The additional H<sub>2</sub> from ammonia’s catalytic decomposition (631 m<sup>3</sup>·d<sup>−1</sup>) can be valorized with excess biogas in the anaerobic digester-associated combined heat and power unit. Due to a significantly higher ammonia concentration in manure, catalytic decomposition of ammonia will produce more H<sub>2</sub> if manure would be co-digested.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143865490","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}
Ronghui Wei, Wenhui Zhang, Yiqing Luo, Yang Yu, Xigang Yuan
{"title":"Optimization design method for biofuel resilient supply chain considering node disruption impacts in a two-stage stochastic programming framework","authors":"Ronghui Wei, Wenhui Zhang, Yiqing Luo, Yang Yu, Xigang Yuan","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2548-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2548-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>As economic globalization accelerates, biofuel supply chain systems are becoming increasingly complex and large-scale, with businesses facing rising uncertainties and an increased risk of disruptions. Designing resilient biofuel supply chains that can withstand these risks while maintaining security and competitiveness has become a major concern and an urgent issue for enterprises. However, due to the lack of effective methods for quantifying and evaluating supply chain disruption risks, existing supply chain design approaches fail to adequately address the problem of mitigating such risks. To address this issue, this paper proposes an improved Node Disruption Impact Index with adjustable parameters, based on cost changes in the supply chain caused by disruptions at different nodes. This index enables the identification of nodes with varying risk levels and provides a means for evaluating disruption impact. The adjustable parameters can be tailored to meet the needs of supply chain enterprises, facilitating a trade-off between economic benefits and supply chain resilience. Furthermore, the paper applies the index to the fluctuation range of node uncertainties and develops a two-stage stochastic programming supply chain optimization model. This model incorporates a mechanism for addressing potential high disruption risks. By applying the model to a biofuel supply chain case in Guangdong Province, the results demonstrate that, when high-risk nodes are interrupted, the proposed model outperforms traditional models in terms of cost and market delivery rate. This confirms the effectiveness of the method in the optimization design of resilient supply chain.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900853","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}
Cheng Lou, Jianhao Zhang, Xianmin Mu, Fanpeng Zeng, Kai Wang
{"title":"Innovative deep learning method for predicting the state of health of lithium-ion batteries based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and attention mechanisms","authors":"Cheng Lou, Jianhao Zhang, Xianmin Mu, Fanpeng Zeng, Kai Wang","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2553-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2553-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy plays a crucial role in monitoring the state of health of lithium-ion batteries. However, effective feature extraction often relies on limited information and prior knowledge. To address this issue, this paper presents an innovative approach that utilizes the gramian angular field method to transform raw electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data into image data that is easily recognizable by convolutional neural networks. Subsequently, the convolutional block attention module is integrated with bidirectional gated recurrent unit for state of health prediction. First, convolutional block attention module is applied to the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy image data to enhance key features while suppressing redundant information, thereby effectively extracting representative battery state features. Subsequently, the extracted features are fed into a bidirectional gated recurrent unit network for time series modeling to capture the dynamic changes in battery state of health. Experimental results show a significant improvement in the accuracy of state of health predictions, highlighting the effectiveness of convolutional block attention module in feature extraction and the advantages of bidirectional gated recurrent unit in time series forecasting. This research provides an attention mechanism-based feature extraction solution for lithium-ion battery health management, demonstrating the extensive application potential of deep learning in battery state monitoring.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143900819","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":"A review on the low temperature water-gas-shift reaction: reaction mechanism, catalyst design, and novel process development","authors":"Jun Li, Xiaonan Wang, Sen Yao, Xiao Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2547-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2547-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The water-gas shift (WGS) reaction plays a pivotal role in various industrial processes, particularly in hydrogen production and carbon monoxide removal. As global energy demands rise and environmental concerns intensify, the development of efficient and sustainable catalysts for the low-temperature WGS (LT-WGS) reaction has gained significant attention. This review focuses on recent advancements in water-gas-shift catalyst design for low-temperature conditions and emerging renewable energy-driven catalytic processes, such as photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, and plasma catalysis for the WGS reaction, which are less commonly explored in existing reviews. We systematically analyze mechanisms studies of LT-WGS, rational catalyst design strategies, and recent frontier advances in the development of highly efficient catalysts. Furthermore, this review provides actionable insights for refining catalyst architectures, enhancing operational efficiency, elucidating reaction pathways, and pioneering hybrid technologies, all contributing to further advancements in this field.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143861179","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":"Influence of a novel biobased coating decorated with UiO-66/BN in persistent flame-retardant hybrids on the fire safety and thermal degradation of epoxy resin","authors":"Zhicong Song, Juntong Zhou, Liping Jin, Yu Guan, Wei Wang, Wenwen Guo","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2545-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2545-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>To increase the fire safety of epoxy resin, this study employed a layer-by-layer self-assembly method to prepare a biologically flame-retardant coating-modified zirconium-based metal-organic framework (chitosan/phytic acid (CS/PA) @UiO-66). This study also attempted to incorporate boron nitride (BN) to enhance the flame-retardant properties of epoxy resin composites. The results from Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy confirmed the successful synthesis of UiO-66 and illustrated the assembly of CS and PA onto UiO-66 through a self-assembly strategy. Thermogravimetric analysis in conjunction with cone calorimetry and Raman spectroscopy analyses indicated that incorporating biologically-based flame-retardant coating-modified CS/PA@UiO-66 and BN nanosheets could effectively increase the flame-retardant performance of epoxy composites. Compared with pure epoxy resin, the incorporation of CS/PA@UiO-66-3 and CS/PA@UiO-66-3/BN led to a reduction in the peak heat release rate and total heat release values of 61.13% and 22.36% for EP/CS/PA@UiO-66-3 and EP/CS/PA@UiO-66-3/BN, respectively. Notably, EP/CS/PA@UiO-66-3/BN presented a continuous and dense char layer surface with increased graphite arrangement and higher residual char content after thermal degradation and combustion, thereby providing effective suppression of heat, mass, and oxygen transfer, demonstrating promising flame-retardant efficacy. Consequently, this study successfully improved the fire safety of epoxy resin and presented a new approach for the use of biologically-based flame-retardants.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835529","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":"Synthesis of bimetallic crednerite nanosheet as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst in Fenton-like degradation of bisphenol A","authors":"Hanxiao Chen, Bin Deng, Heng Lin, Hui Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2546-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2546-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Integrating bimetallic oxides into peroxymonosulfate (PMS) based advanced oxidation processes is appealing to span the limited kinetics in view of the interaction between multiple active sites. Herein, the crednerite (CuMnO<sub>2</sub>) nanosheet, synthesized through a low-temperature hydrothermal method, has demonstrated significant potential for water remediation. The as-prepared CuMnO<sub>2</sub> sample was characterized by involving morphology, crystal texture, and physicochemical property. The catalytic activity of CuMnO<sub>2</sub> on PMS activation was evaluated, and the influence of PMS concentration, catalyst dosage, and pH value on the removal of bisphenol A (BPA) was investigated. Over an abroad pH range from 4.0 to 10.0, more than 90% BPA could be effectively removed after 60 min reaction with the lower dosages of 0.2 g·L<sup>−1</sup> catalyst and 0.4 mmol·L<sup>−1</sup> oxidant. In terms of reaction pathways, the metal (Cu/Mn)-hydroxyl moiety with cooperative effect and good redox cycle mediate the disaggregation of adsorbed PMS into surface-bound sulfate and hydroxyl radicals, which are mainly responsible for the swift elimination and mineralization of BPA in the CuMnO<sub>2</sub>/PMS system. This work provides a constructive paradigm for the development of a cost-effective heterogeneous Fenton-like reaction toward environmental purification.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143856602","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}
Haojie Li, Sanchita Chakrabarty, Vishnuvardhan Naidu Tanga, Marco Mancini, Michael Fischlschweiger
{"title":"Integrating Calphad and finite volume method for predicting non-equilibrium solidification of lithium metasilicate","authors":"Haojie Li, Sanchita Chakrabarty, Vishnuvardhan Naidu Tanga, Marco Mancini, Michael Fischlschweiger","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2543-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2543-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Efficient recycling of lithium metasilicate (Li<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub>) from lithium-containing slag via a pyrometallurgical route demands a comprehensive understanding of its solidification process in the slag reactor. A simulation framework is developed to predict the heterogeneous phase distribution of Li<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub>, the temperature and velocity fields considering density changes in the solidifying melt, on the apparatus scale. This framework integrates thermodynamic models via calculation of phase diagrams with the enthalpy-porosity technique and the volume of fluid method within a finite volume approach, ensuring thermodynamic consistency and adherence to mass balance. Thus, the formation of Li<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub> from the liquid slag composed of Li<sub>2</sub>O-SiO<sub>2</sub> is described in space and temporal fields. Thereby, the interrelationship between the temperature field, enthalpy field, velocity field, and phase distribution of Li<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub> is revealed. It is shown that the lower temperature on reactor boundaries prompts the earlier formation of Li<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub> in the vicinity of the boundaries, which subsequently induces a downward flow due to the higher density of Li<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub>. The predicted global mass fraction of Li<sub>2</sub>SiO<sub>3</sub> under non-equilibrium conditions is 11.5 wt % lower than that calculated using the global equilibrium assumption. This demonstrates the global non-equilibrium behavior on the process scale and its consequences on slag solidification.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11705-025-2543-4.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143835530","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Toward sustainable hydrogen and carbon economies through plasma-based recycling","authors":"Guoxing Chen, Anke Weidenkaff","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2544-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2544-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The transition to sustainable hydrogen and carbon economies is essential for addressing critical global issues such as climate change, resource depletion, and waste management. A vital strategy for low-carbon sustainability in the energy and chemical sectors is the chemical conversion of greenhouse gas into fuels and platform chemicals. Effective waste management, including waste-to-energy conversion and recycling, plays a crucial role in reducing emissions and promoting a circular economy. A key aspect of this transition is the development of innovative technologies that can transform waste into valuable resources while minimizing environmental impacts. Plasma-based recycling presents a promising solution, offering remarkable versatility for applications like waste upcycling and greenhouse gas conversion. These processes play a crucial role in advancing the development of sustainable carbon and hydrogen economies.\u0000</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143826589","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":"New applications of dodecahedral bimetallic imidazolate frameworks in the robust and superior wear-resistant epoxy composites","authors":"Weilong Chen, Jinian Yang, Bingyi Li, Xia Xu, Peng Jin, Zhoufeng Wang","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2537-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2537-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, we put forward a facile strategy for preparing high-performance composites utilizing epoxy resin and dodecahedral bimetallic imidazolate frameworks as the matrix resin and wear-resisting agents, respectively, with varied weight ratios via a combination of sonochemical and solution-mixing methods. The results indicate that the synthesized bimetallic imidazolate frameworks possess a dodecahedral morphology, which is composed of nickel/cobalt transition metals and imidazolium salt organic ligands, dispersing homogeneously within the resin matrix. After carefully investigating the mechanical, dry-sliding and thermal properties, we have clearly demonstrated the significance of the added bimetallic imidazolate frameworks in endowing epoxy composites with excellent wear resistance. As the filler content increases, the epoxy composites display reliable mechanical properties and thermal stabilities. Meanwhile, compared with pure resin, the wear rate is significantly reduced by 92.3%, reaching the lowest value of 0.74 × 10<sup>−5</sup> mm<sup>3</sup>·Nm<sup>−1</sup>. Moreover, various characterizations have been carried out to reveal the wearing mechanism. This study aims to enhance the potential of bimetallic imidazolate frameworks in the applications of creating superior wear-resistant polymeric composites with satisfactory mechanical and thermal properties.\u0000</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143778069","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":"Controlled synthesis and advanced applications of ultralong carbon nanotubes","authors":"Fei Wang, Yanlong Zhao, Kangkang Wang, Khaixien Leu, Aike Xi, Qixuan Cai, Rufan Zhang","doi":"10.1007/s11705-025-2538-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s11705-025-2538-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Carbon nanotubes have attracted extensive interest owing to their extraordinary properties and wide applications in many fields. Among various types of carbon nanotubes, only ultralong carbon nanotubes with macroscale lengths, low defect concentrations, and high degrees of alignment can fully demonstrate their intrinsic performance. These attributes make ultralong carbon nanotubes highly promising for applications in cutting-edge fields, such as carbon-based integrated circuits, ultra-strong fibers, and transparent conductive films. However, the mass production of ultralong carbon nanotubes with precise structural control remains a major challenge, limiting their widespread applications. In the past decades, great progress has been achieved in the study of ultralong carbon nanotubes. In this review, we summarized the growth mechanisms and the controlled synthesis strategies of ultralong carbon nanotubes. Then, we introduced the advanced applications of ultralong carbon nanotubes in many areas, such as field-effect transistors, sensors, and photodetectors. Finally, we discussed the remaining challenges and offered our perspectives on the future directions of this field.\u0000</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":571,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering","volume":"19 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143801155","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}