Zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF)-based mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separation: A review

Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs), which combine the good separation performance of inorganic materials with the low cost of polymers, have emerged as a research hotspot for gas separation membranes. Zeolite imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) are widely used as fillers to prepare MMMs owing to their advantageous characteristics, such as adjustable pore channels, unsaturated sites, and easy functionalization. For MMMs, three directions can be employed as criteria for improvement compared with pristine polymeric membranes. In this article, the progress of ZIF-based MMMs is reviewed from the aspects of sole-ZIF-based MMMs and modified ZIF-based MMMs. Both strategies improve the separation performance through different improvement directions and mechanisms. Our analysis shows that the synergistic effect of the modified filler can change the structure of the membranes, such as by improving the filler–polymer interface voids, which provides a foundation to overcome the trade-off effect to a certain extent. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48968.     

Measurement of solubility and diffusion coefficients of ethylene in solid and molten low-density polyethylene with different melt indices

The diffusion behavior of ethylene in polyethylene is of great importance for the polymerization and degassing of polyethylene (PE) industry. Based on the gravimetric sorption and desorption measurement approach, an intelligent gravimetric analyzer is applied to obtain the solubility and diffusion coefficients of ethylene in solid low-density PE (LDPE) with different melt indices at 30°C to 70°C, 0 to 4 atm and in molten LDPE at 160°C to 230°C, 0 to 4 atm, respectively. Results indicate that both the solubility and diffusion coefficients of ethylene in solid LDPE are smaller than those in molten LDPE, while the dissolution enthalpy and diffusion activation energy of ethylene in solid LDPE are higher. In addition, one- and two-dimensional diffusion models are built and the effects of particle size, polymer properties, and operation conditions are systematically investigated on the diffusion behaviors of ethylene in solid and molten LDPE.     

Preparation of high-performance reverse osmosis membrane by zwitterionic polymer coating in a facile one-step way

Aiming at preparing high-performance polyamide (PA) reverse osmosis (RO) membrane in a facile and high effective way, the codeposition strategy of dopamine and zwitterionic polymer was first applied to modify PA RO membrane. The noncovalent bonds between dopamine and Poly [2-(Methacryloyloxy)ethyl]dimethyl-(3-sulfopropyl)ammonium hydroxide (PSPE) act to fix PSPE onto the membrane surface and simultaneously destroy the interaction force between dopamine aggregations so that the modified layer could equably form on the PA layer. PSPE significantly improved the hydrophilicity [the water contact angle (WCA) of S-D-3 is 25.3°] of the modified membrane. And, the smoother surface was noticed on the modified membrane. All of these endow the PSPE/dopamine modified membrane superb water flux (the maximum water flux is 51.86 L m⁻¹ h⁻¹ at 1.6 MPa and 25 °C) and impressive antifouling and anti-adhesion properties to bovine serum albumin (BSA) (protein), sodium dodecyl sulfate (anionic surfactant), and dodecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (cationic surfactant) with salt retention was well maintained. Notably, in the BSA fouling test, nearly 100% of the flux recovery ratio was achieved. This method is promising to be employed in industrial scale-up production. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2020 , 137, 48355.     

Evolution mechanism of active groups and thermal effects of Chinese lignite in low-temperature oxidation

Abstract

The evolution of active groups at low temperature was examined using Chinese lignite by infrared technology and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The results showed that the hydroxyl, aliphatic ether, methylene, and methyl groups played important roles in the low-temperature oxidation of lignite below 200?°C. Carbonyl and carboxyl groups were important intermediates. Thus, a multi-step evolution mechanism involving the hydroxyl, aliphatic ether groups, and alkane was reasoned to describe the low-temperature oxidation of lignite. In addition, according to the oxidation kinetics experiment and the evolution laws of the active groups, the ratios of the reaction lines were determined considering the accuracy of thermal effects. The thermal effects and the heat release intensities of each temperature interval were obtained based on the evolution mechanism and the reaction ratios. The shortest spontaneous combustion period of lignite was calculated and compared with the experimental value, which proved that the reasoned evolution mechanism of the active groups and the calculations of the thermal effects were reliable.     

苯甲醛绿色生产工艺研究进展

甲苯直接氧化制备苯甲醛是一条最为简单而经济的生产工艺。详细介绍了近年来有关苯甲醛绿色生产工艺的研究进展,并指出了各自的优缺点。     

混合醇缩水甘油醚的催化合成及其工艺研究

采用1,2-丙二醇、正丁醇和环氧氯丙烷为原料,在相转移催化剂的作用下反应,通过正交实验合成了的高环氧值、低粘度的混合醇缩水甘油醚.研究了其合成工艺,考察了原料配比、催化剂量、反应温度和时间、碱用量等因素对实验的影响.最终确定了最佳工艺条件.     

由氮氧化物导致的乙烯装置冷箱低压甲烷侧冻堵分析

针对中沙乙烯冷箱系统低压甲烷侧冻堵情况,基于乙烯装置因氮氧化物(NOx)导致冷箱冻堵,检测了在不同复热时期不同取样点的NOx、形态氮、总氮以及裂解原料中氮和氧含量.分析认为,冷箱中NOx的形成原因为进入深冷系统的裂解气从裂解单元带入NO,在冷箱中与O2反应,原料中的氮化物形成了NOx.     

Microstructure and properties of CrMnFeCoNi high-entropy alloy prepared by mechanical alloying and spark plasma sintering

The equiatomic ratio CrMnFeCoNi high entropy alloy (HEA) was prepared by mechanical alloying (MA) and spark plasma sintering. This paper reports the behaviour of MA, the phase formation, microstructure and mechanical properties of CrMnFeCoNi HEA. With the increase of milling time, solid solution with single FCC phase was gradually formed. The single FCC phase remained as matrix after SPS at 1373?K and 50?MPa. Ultrafine-grained microstructure and good mechanical properties were obtained: At room temperature, the as-sintered bulks exhibit an excellent combination of high compressive strength (2390?MPa) and high fracture strain (47%).     

Photosensitizer Nanoparticles Boost Photodynamic Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Patients with pancreatic cancer(PCa)have a poor prognosis apart from the few suitable for surgery.Photodynamic therapy(PDT)is a minimally invasive treatment modality whose efficacy and safety in treating unresectable localized PCa have been corroborated in clinic.Yet,it suffers from certain limitations during clinical exploitation,including insufficient photosensitizers(PSs)delivery,tumor-oxygenation dependency,and treatment escape of aggressive tumors.To overcome these obstacles,an increasing number of researchers are currently on a quest to develop photosensitizer nanoparticles(NPs)by the use of a variety of nanocarrier systems to improve cellular uptake and biodistribution of photosensitizers.Encapsulation of PSs with NPs endows them significantly higher accumulation within PCa tumors due to the increased solubility and stability in blood circulation.A number of approaches have been explored to produce NPs co-delivering multi-agents affording PDT-based synergistic therapies for improved response rates and durability of response after treatment.This review provides an overview of available data regarding the design,methodology,and oncological outcome of the innovative NPs-based PDT of PCa.     

低硅烧结技术的试验研究

介绍了在安钢原料条件下低硅烧结矿的试验研究.低硅烧结要解决的首要问题是烧结矿的强度.烧结试验结果表明,只要选择合理的原料结构、烧结矿碱度及烧结工艺控制参数,是可以在低硅烧结条件下生产出具有较高强度的烧结矿的.