Ying Chen, Manh-Thuong Nguyen, Jennifer Yao, Kee Sung Han, Sudhir Ravula, Mingyi Zhang, Ying Xia, Eric D. Walter, J. David Bazak, Robert P. Young, Zihua Zhu, Jason E. Bara, Nancy M. Washton, David J. Heldebrant
{"title":"CO2 in Ionene–Ionic Liquid Composite Membranes","authors":"Ying Chen, Manh-Thuong Nguyen, Jennifer Yao, Kee Sung Han, Sudhir Ravula, Mingyi Zhang, Ying Xia, Eric D. Walter, J. David Bazak, Robert P. Young, Zihua Zhu, Jason E. Bara, Nancy M. Washton, David J. Heldebrant","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400802","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400802","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ionene – ionic liquid (IL) composites are promising materials for CO<sub>2</sub> separation, yet a molecular-level understanding of their structure and its impact on CO<sub>2</sub> speciation, solubility, rotation, and diffusivity remains unclear. Herein, using multimodal nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, we reveal that the composites contain IL-rich domains extending across hundreds of nanometres within the ionene matrix, and these bicontinuous domains span the entire membrane depth. CO<sub>2</sub> also absorbs into the ionene matrix, with the distribution between two CO<sub>2</sub> species varying with temperature and time. The rotational correlation times of these two species are on the timescale of 0.1 and 1 ns, respectively. As IL content increases, the ionic domains expand, resulting in higher CO<sub>2</sub> solubility due to enhanced molecular dynamics and increased free volume in both ionene backbones and IL-rich regions. Although CO<sub>2</sub> diffusion in the membranes is an order of magnitude slower than in bulk IL, the activation energy for CO<sub>2</sub> diffusion remains comparable. Ionene-IL composites represent a promising platform for designing CO<sub>2</sub> separation membranes, offering enhanced CO<sub>2</sub>diffusion and selectivity through IL-rich domains, and increased CO<sub>2</sub> solubility and mechanical integrity from the ionene matrix.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202400802","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840623","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Leather Solid Waste–Derived Collagen Polypeptide Based Foam for the Sustainable and Clean Production of Foam-Based Extinguishing Agents","authors":"Mao Yang, Chunxia Wang, Xingxiang Ji, Xugang Dang","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400963","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400963","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Herein, a novel leather solid waste–derived collagen polypeptide (CP)–based foam (CF) is developed with good chemical stability, good degradability, considerably poor metal corrosive properties, and high-efficiency fire-extinguishing properties. The developed CP is used as a raw material to obtain CF via free-radical emulsion polymerization using maleic anhydride and oleic acrylic resins. Thereafter, a foam-based extinguishing agent (FP) with ideal flame retardant properties is synthesized by blending the obtained CF with common and fluorine-containing (sodium perfluoro nonyloxybenzenesulfonate) surfactants. The prepared materials are characterized using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, fire-extinguishing effect, and other analytical techniques. Results show that the synthesized FP exhibited good thermal and chemical stabilities as well as considerably low cytotoxicity and biotoxicity. A spreading test and preliminary fire-extinguishing test on an oil surface indicated that the FP has a relatively high spreading speed and good air-insulation performance. In particular, compared with that of a traditional extinguishing agent, the full spreading time of 7-FP is 40% lower, with the total extinguishing time being 28 s. Overall, the results suggested that the prepared CP materials are effective extinguishing agents and may have notable value in various fireproofing applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accelerating Desolvation Process and Achieving Dendrite-Free Zn Anode Via Dielectric Filler-assisted Artificial Hybrid Interphase","authors":"Canglong Li, Jie Huang, Dongping Chen, Jiexiang Li, Yuanzi Cheng, Tiancheng You, Shaozhen Huang, Huaming Yu, Yang Huang, Guanghui Li, Yuejiao Chen","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202401048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202401048","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have garnered significant interest for their potential in large-scale energy storage, attributed to their high safety and low cost. Nonetheless, issues such as limited cycling lifespan and low coulombic efficiency (CE) associated with dendrite formation and uncontrollable side reactions on the Zn metal anode pose challenges that restrict their practical applications. Herein, a dielectric filler-assisted artificial hybrid interphase is constructed on the Zn anode surface to address the challenges faced by the Zn anode in aqueous electrolytes. TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles with special dielectric properties promote the solvation process and carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) acts as a physical barrier for suppressing the adverse reactions and blocking the dendrite. Consequently, a symmetric cell using a modified zinc anode achieves a prolonged cycle life of over 2500 h at 1 and 1 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup>. Furthermore, the full cell with a vanadium-based cathode delivers excellent electrochemical performance (over 600 cycles at 1 A g<sup>−1</sup>). This research offers an efficient and scalable approach to enhance the performance of Zn metal anodes.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840676","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Advancements in Non-Noble Metal Based Plasmonic Materials for Sustainable Nitrogen Photofixation","authors":"Dev Kumar Thapa, Soumava Biswas","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400954","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400954","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Ammonia is vital for industries, especially agriculture, where it is used in fertilizers to boost crop yields. Globally, about 176 million tons of ammonia is produced annually. Its synthesis relies on the Haber–Bosch process, which is energy-intensive (<span></span><math>\u0000 <semantics>\u0000 <mrow>\u0000 <mo>≈</mo>\u0000 <mn>500</mn>\u0000 <mspace></mspace>\u0000 <msup>\u0000 <mrow></mrow>\u0000 <mo>∘</mo>\u0000 </msup>\u0000 <mi>C</mi>\u0000 </mrow>\u0000 <annotation>$ approx 500;{^circ }{mathrm{C}}$</annotation>\u0000 </semantics></math>, 150 atm) and environmentally unsustainable. This has sparked considerable interest in developing alternative, more sustainable approaches for nitrogen fixation. One promising area of research is plasmonics. Plasmonics explores light interaction with nanomaterials, traditionally using noble metals like gold and silver, which are costly and scarce for large-scale use. Alternative materials such as bismuth, aluminum, and metal oxides exhibit plasmonics, providing a more sustainable and affordable solution for industrial applications. Recent research have focused on optimizing these non-noble metal plasmonic materials for sustainable nitrogen fixation. This review offers in-depth understanding of plasmonics in both noble and non-noble metals. The review then delves into the mechanisms of photocatalytic processes, particularly hot carrier generation, offering insights into their role in enhancing catalytic efficiency. Furthermore, the review highlights cutting-edge research on photocatalytic nitrogen fixation, emphasizing the use of alternative plasmonic materials as a sustainable approach to ammonia synthesis. Finally, it identifies challenges, suggests solutions, and sets the stage for advancing plasmonic photocatalysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jenitha M, Durgalakshmi D., Ashwin Kishore M. R., Balakumar S., Ajay Rakkesh R
{"title":"Advancing Vanadium MXene Cathodes: Strategic Enhancements for Superior Performance in Zinc-Ion Batteries","authors":"Jenitha M, Durgalakshmi D., Ashwin Kishore M. R., Balakumar S., Ajay Rakkesh R","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400844","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400844","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Vanadium-based MXenes have gained attention as potential electrode materials for Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) because of their layered architecture, excellent electrical conductivity, and tunable redox properties. This review provides strategies such as surface functionalization, interlayer engineering, and hybridization with conductive materials to improve ion diffusion kinetics, structural stability, and energy density. This study addresses several issues including electrode degradation, limited cycling stability, and performance under practical conditions, along with insights into innovative approaches for overcoming these limitations. By summarizing the cutting-edge developments and offering perspectives on next-phase research directions, this review aims to guide the strategic enhancement of vanadium MXene cathodes for high- efficiency Zinc-ion batteries, paving the way for their practical application in next-generation energy storage devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143690250","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Interfacial Solar Vapor Generation: A Multifunctional Platform for Sustainable Water Production and Energy Cogeneration","authors":"Xuedong He, Bowen Liu, Yawei Yang, Qi Zhao, Yuyao Shen, Yihong Liu, Mengyuan Qiang, Wenxiu Que","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400910","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400910","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Freshwater scarcity and the global transition to renewable energy necessitate transformative solutions. Interfacial solar vapor generation (ISVG) has emerged as a pivotal technology, leveraging solar energy for efficient energy generation alongside desalination and freshwater production. This review comprehensively examines the coupling mechanism of ISVG-enabled water-electricity and water-hydrogen cogeneration systems driven by photocatalysis and ISVG, as well as highlighting advancements in materials and system integration that enhance performance and resource efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianle Zhou, Xiongliang He, Yanyan Ye, Zhuoxin Zhuang, Xingyu Tang, Junpeng Zhao, Yunjian Ma, Yonghua Wang
{"title":"Design and Construct Cyclic Carbonate Functionalized Chitosan-Based Hydrogel Enabling Photodecarboxylase Immobilization with Enhanced Stability and Reusability","authors":"Jianle Zhou, Xiongliang He, Yanyan Ye, Zhuoxin Zhuang, Xingyu Tang, Junpeng Zhao, Yunjian Ma, Yonghua Wang","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400862","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400862","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fatty acid photodecarboxylase (FAP) plays a crucial role in the green production of biofuel and other valuable biochemicals. However, the reusability of immobilized FAP has been limited due to inadequate durability. Here, a porous, translucent chitosan hydrogel sphere carrier functionalized with cyclic carbonate group to enhance the reusability of immobilized FAP is presented. Based on the arrangement of basic amino acid residues on the surface of FAP, bis(cyclic carbonate) containing a flexible chain from CO<sub>2</sub> is designed and synthesized. This compound is used to modify porous hydrogels obtained via a template-etching process. FAP is then covalently immobilized within the hydrogel framework through a reaction with the remaining cyclic carbonate groups, as evidenced by quartz crystal microbalance analysis. The modified porous hydrogel carrier, PH3-BC-II, significantly improves the activity of FAP, achieving a maximum conversion of 70.0%, with the enzyme loading of 125.3 mg g<sup>−1</sup> (dry carrier). Furthermore, PH3-BC-II retains >50% of its initial activity after eight consecutive reaction cycles (total runtime of 24 h) at high fatty acid substrate concentrations. This study provides an effective strategy for constructing stable immobilized (photo)enzymes from sustainable materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689806","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ajmal Pandikassala, Varsha Nadumattuvayil, Mayank U. Singh, Swapnil D. Jadhav, Athira Yoyakki, Sreekumar Kurungot
{"title":"Pt-Based 3D Electrocatalyst with Process-Friendly Features for PEMFCs Possessing Fast Activation and Improved Mass-Transfer Properties","authors":"Ajmal Pandikassala, Varsha Nadumattuvayil, Mayank U. Singh, Swapnil D. Jadhav, Athira Yoyakki, Sreekumar Kurungot","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400904","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400904","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Polymer-electrolyte-membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) face the challenges like slow oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) kinetics and limited mass transport at high current densities, which affects their performance. The efficient water removal from the cathode is essential to improve oxygen diffusion. Addressing this, a catalyst is presented with platinum (Pt) nanoparticles distributed within a 3D carbon network (Pt/3DPDC) derived from the polydopamine-coated melamine foam. This unique architecture enhances Pt utilization and water management due to its high porosity and ample free spaces, providing a process-friendly feature for the electrode under PEMFC conditions. The pores and accessible texture of the 3D polydopamine derived carbon (3DPDC) framework facilitate ionomer uptake during the electrode fabrication, extending the active triple-phase boundary and improving the membrane electrode assembly (MEA) performance. The high porosity of Pt/3DPDC is mitigated by adding a small amount of commercial fuel cell catalayst (Pt/C), which maintains the effective catalyst number density per unit area by utilizing the excess porosity of the 3DPDC framework. This controlled interplay of the unique catalyst structure and spatially confined distribution of Pt/C within the Pt/3DPDC framework offers fast activation, reduced electrode flooding, and improved current densities across the operating potential window. This carefully engineered catalyst, designed through bottom-up strategies, is a promising electrocatalyst for practical PEMFC applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840825","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Marica Muscetta, Marco Race, Fabio D'Agostino, Mario Sprovieri, Laura Clarizia
{"title":"UV-Solar Photocatalysis for the Simultaneous Removal of Arsenic and Mercury in Washing Solutions from Polluted Marine Sediments","authors":"Marica Muscetta, Marco Race, Fabio D'Agostino, Mario Sprovieri, Laura Clarizia","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202400857","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202400857","url":null,"abstract":"<p>An environmentally sustainable strategy has been developed for simultaneously removing arsenic and mercury from wastewater, potentially coming from washing of polluted marine sediments. Citric acid (CA), a biodegradable chelating agent, forms stable complexes with both metals, which can be extracted from contaminated sediments through ex situ sediment washing. A solar photocatalytic method has been developed to separate toxic metals from wastewater and degrade CA. Increasing the TiO<sub>2</sub> photocatalyst load enhances arsenic adsorption under dark conditions. Total arsenic removal is achieved during photocatalytic decontamination using 1000 ppm of TiO<sub>2</sub>. Fe(III)–hydroxides formed in the presence of Fe(III) further adsorb arsenic. Nearly total arsenic removal is achieved even under seawater conditions and visible light irradiation only. The removal of arsenic in different oxidation states has been successfully demonstrated. The UV–vis/TiO<sub>2</sub>/CA photocatalytic system has also proven highly effective for mercury removal from wastewater. Although seawater conditions slightly slow the removal process, complete mercury removal is achieved even under visible light irradiation. Finally, a combined photocatalytic approach has been developed for the removal of both arsenic and mercury, achieving 100% removal within few minutes of light irradiation. The reaction mechanism has been depicted based on intermediates and reaction products detected during the photocatalytic process.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adsu.202400857","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Quantum Dots Illuminating the Future of Greenhouse Agriculture","authors":"Qasim Khan, Aiguo Wang, Pandeng Li, Jinguang Hu","doi":"10.1002/adsu.202401015","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adsu.202401015","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Greenhouse agriculture relies heavily on fossil fuels for indoor lighting, resulting in significant greenhouse gas emissions. Transitioning to renewable energy sources, particularly solar energy, offers a sustainable solution. Solar energy, being clean and reliable, is ideal for agricultural greenhouses, reducing their dependency on conventional energy sources and lowering emissions. Recent studies have highlighted effective solar technologies for greenhouse integration. This article reviews the role of luminescent materials like quantum dots in optimizing light management. Quantum dots enhance solar energy absorption by converting ultraviolet radiation into visible photosynthetically active radiation (PAR), improving plant photosynthesis and growth conditions in controlled environments. Advancements in solar greenhouses focus on integrating technologies such as light-to-light conversion and photovoltaic (PV) systems. Quantum dots, as inorganic semiconductors, are particularly effective in greenhouse covers, converting high-energy UV radiation into PAR and boosting productivity. Traditional PV modules on greenhouse structures can cause shading, negatively impacting crop growth. However, using bifacial PV modules based on Quantum dots, such as Luminescent Solar Concentrators (LSCs), can enhance PAR inside greenhouses while capturing light at the edges to generate electricity for internal use, mitigating shading issues and enhancing efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":7294,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Sustainable Systems","volume":"9 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.5,"publicationDate":"2025-01-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143689586","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}