In this study,an integrated technology is proposed for the absorption and utilization of CO_(2)in alkanolamine solution for the preparation of BaCO_(3)in a high-gravity environment.The effects of absorbent type,high-g...In this study,an integrated technology is proposed for the absorption and utilization of CO_(2)in alkanolamine solution for the preparation of BaCO_(3)in a high-gravity environment.The effects of absorbent type,high-gravity factor,gas/liquid ratio,and initial BaCl2concentration on the absorption rate and amount of CO_(2)and the preparation of BaCO_(3)are investigated.The results reveal that the absorption rate and amount of CO_(2)follow the order of ethyl alkanolamine(MEA)>diethanol amine(DEA)>N-methyldiethanolamine(MDEA),and thus MEA is the most effective absorbent for CO_(2)absorption.The absorption rate and amount of CO_(2)under high gravity are higher than that under normal gravity.Notably,the absorption rate at 75 min under high gravity is approximately 2 times that under normal gravity.This is because the centrifugal force resulting from the high-speed rotation of the packing can greatly increase gas-liquid mass transfer and micromixing.The particle size of BaCO_(3)prepared in the rotating packed bed is in the range of 57.2—89 nm,which is much smaller than that prepared in the bubbling reactor(>100.3 nm),and it also has higher purity(99.6%)and larger specific surface area(14.119 m^(2)·g^(-1)).It is concluded that the high-gravity technology has the potential to increase the absorption and utilization of CO_(2)in alkanolamine solution for the preparation of BaCO_(3).This study provides new insights into carbon emissions reduction and carbon utilization.展开更多
In this study,high-gravity intensified heterogeneous catalytic ozonation is utilized for treatment of phenol-containing wastewater,and the kinetics of the direct reaction between ozone and phenol in the presence of ex...In this study,high-gravity intensified heterogeneous catalytic ozonation is utilized for treatment of phenol-containing wastewater,and the kinetics of the direct reaction between ozone and phenol in the presence of excess tertiary butanol(TBA)is investigated.It is revealed that the direct reaction between ozone and phenol in the rotating packed bed(RPB)follows the pseudo-first-order kinetics with a reaction rate constant higher than that in the conventional bubbling reactor(BR).Under different conditions of temperature,initial pH,high-gravity factor,and gaseous ozone concentration,the apparent reaction rate constant varies in the range of 0.0160–0.115 min-1.An empirical power-exponential model is established to characterize the effects of these parameters on the direct reaction between ozone and phenol by high-gravity intensified heterogeneous catalytic ozonation.展开更多
The degradation and mineralization of aniline （AN） using ozone combined with Fenton reagent （O3/Fenton） in a rotating packed bed （RPB） was proposed in this study, and the process （RPB-O3/Fenton） was compared w...The degradation and mineralization of aniline （AN） using ozone combined with Fenton reagent （O3/Fenton） in a rotating packed bed （RPB） was proposed in this study, and the process （RPB-O3/Fenton） was compared with conventional O3/Fenton in a stirred tank reactor （STR-O3/Fenton） or single ozonation in an RPB （RPB-O3）, Effects of high gravity factor, H2O2 dosage, H2O2 dosing method and initial pH on the AN mineralization efficiency were investigated in the RPB-O3/Fenton process, In addition, the behavior of Fe（Ⅱ） was monitored at different H2O2 dosing methods and pH values. Finally, the optimal operation conditions were determined with high gravity factor of 100, initial pH of 5, Fe（Ⅱ） concentration of 0.8 mmol·L-1 and H2O2 dosage of 2.5 ml. Under these conditions, for aniline wastewater at the volume of I L and concentration of 200 mg· L- 1 ,a fast and thorough decay of AN was conducted in 10 min, and the TOC removal efficiency reached 89% in 60 min. The main intermediates of p-benzoquinone, nitrobenzene, maleic acid and oxalic acid were identified by liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy （LC/MS）, and the degradation pathways of AN in RPB-O3/Fenton system were proposed based on experimental evidence. It could be envisioned that high-gravity technology combined with O3/Fenton processes would be promising in the rapid and efficient mineralization ofwastewater.展开更多
The WC/CoCrFeNiAl0.2 high-entropy alloy(HEA)composites were prepared through high-gravity combustion synthesis.The preparation method is presented below.First,using a designed suitable multiphase thermite system,the m...The WC/CoCrFeNiAl0.2 high-entropy alloy(HEA)composites were prepared through high-gravity combustion synthesis.The preparation method is presented below.First,using a designed suitable multiphase thermite system,the molten CoCrFeNiAl0.2 HEA was fabricated using low-cost metal oxides.The molten HEA was subsequently infiltrated into the WC layer to fabricate WC/CoCrFeNiAl0.2 composites in a highgravity field.The porosity of the WC/CoCrFeNiAl0.2 composites was down-regulated,and their compressive yield strength was up-regulated when the high-gravity field was increased from 600g to 1500g because this infiltration process of a HEA melt into the WC layer is driven by centrifugal force.The WC particles in the composites exhibited a gradient distribution along the direction of the centrifugal force,which was attributed to the combined action of the high-gravity field and the temperature gradient field.The Vickers hardness of the sample was down-regulated from 9.53 to 7.41 GPa along the direction of the centrifugal force.展开更多
The nanoparticles of the hydrophobic drug of danazol with narrow size distribution are facilely prepared by controlled high-gravity anti-solvent precipitation （HGAP） process. Intensified micromixing and uniform nucl...The nanoparticles of the hydrophobic drug of danazol with narrow size distribution are facilely prepared by controlled high-gravity anti-solvent precipitation （HGAP） process. Intensified micromixing and uniform nucleation environment are created by the high-gravity equipment （rotating packed bed） in carrying out the anti-solvent precipitation process to produce nanoparticles. The average particle size decreases from 55 μm of the raw danazol to 190 nm of the nanoparticles. The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller （BET） surface area sharply increases from 0.66 m^2·g^-1 to 15.08 m^2·g^-l. Accordingly, the dissolution rate is greatly improved. The molecular state, chemical composition, and crystal form of the danazol nanoparticles remains unchanged after processing according to Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）, The high recovery ratio and continuous production capacity are highly appreciated in industry. Therefore, the HGAP method might offer a general and facile platform for mass production of hydrophobic pharmaceutical danazol particles in nanometer range.展开更多
In this study,a practical process for ozonization of benzyl alcohols to ketones and aldehydes in a rotating packed bed(RPB-O3)reactor has been developed.Using 1-phenylethanol as a model reactant,the performance of RPB...In this study,a practical process for ozonization of benzyl alcohols to ketones and aldehydes in a rotating packed bed(RPB-O3)reactor has been developed.Using 1-phenylethanol as a model reactant,the performance of RPB-O3 process in different solvents has been compared with the commonly used stirred tank reactor(STR-O3).Ethyl acetate was the optimum solvent for the conversion of 1-phenylenthanol to acetophenone in RPB-O3 process,with 78%yield after 30 min.In a parallel STR-O3 experiment,the yield of acetophenone was50%.Other experimental variables,i.e.O3 concentration,reaction time,high-gravity factor and liquid flow rate were also optimized.The highest yield of acetophenone was obtained using O3 concentration of 80 mg·L-1,reaction time of 30 min,high gravity factor of 40 and liquid flow rate of 120 L·h-1.Under the optimized reaction conditions,a series of structurally diverse primary and secondary alcohols was oxidized with(19%–92%)yield.The ozonization mechanism was studied by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance(EPR)spectroscopy,monitoring the radical species formed upon self-decomposition of O3.The characteristic quadruple peak with the 1:2:2:1 intensity ratio that corresponds to hydroxyl radicals(·OH)was observed in the electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)spectrum,indicating an indirect oxidation mechanism of alcohols via·OH radical.展开更多
Poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(n-butyl cyanoacrylate)(PEG-PBCA)is a remarkable drug delivery carrier for permeating blood-brain barrier.In this work,a novel high-gravity procedure was reported to intensify Knoevenagel con...Poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(n-butyl cyanoacrylate)(PEG-PBCA)is a remarkable drug delivery carrier for permeating blood-brain barrier.In this work,a novel high-gravity procedure was reported to intensify Knoevenagel condensation-Michael addition polymerization of PEG-PBCA.A series of PEG-PBCA containing different block ratios were synthesized with narrow molecular weight distribution of polydispersity indexes less than 1.1.Furthermore,the reaction time reduced 60%compared to conventional stirred tank reactor process.Chemical structures of as-prepared polymers were characterized.In vitro drug delivery performance was evaluated.The cytotoxicity of PEG-PBCA to brain microvessel endothelial cells(BMVEC)decreases with the extension of the PEG chain and the shortening of the PBCA chain.The polymer cellular uptake to BMVECs was better after improving hydrophilicity by PEG block.Results of bloodbrain barrier permeability demonstrated that medium length of PBCA chain and short PEG chain are favorable for hydrophobic Nile red permeation,while long PEG chain and short PBCA chain are beneficial to delivery water-soluble doxorubicin hydrochloride(Dox).The average apparent permeability coeffi-cient increased 1.7 and 0.25 times than that of raw Nile red and Dox,respectively.High-gravity intensi-fied condensation polymerization should have great potential in brain drug delivery system.展开更多
AbstFeS has an excellent performance in removing heavy metal chromium(Ⅵ)in wastewater due to its good adsorption and reduction.The properties of easy aggregation and oxidization of nano-FeS,however,limit the applicat...AbstFeS has an excellent performance in removing heavy metal chromium(Ⅵ)in wastewater due to its good adsorption and reduction.The properties of easy aggregation and oxidization of nano-FeS,however,limit the applications of FeS in engineering.In this study,one FeS adsorbent supported by Al_(2)O_(3) was prepared using high-gravity technology in IS-RPB(Impinging Stream Rotating Packed Bed)to overcome polymerization and oxidation of nano-FeS.Experimental results showed that FeS was uniformly loaded on the surface and pores of Al_(2)O_(3).The specific surface area of FeS/Al_(2)O_(3) is 125 m2·g^(-1) which is nearly 1.6 times that of pure FeS.The adsorption capacity of FeS/Al_(2)O_(3) for chromium(Ⅵ)is 200 mg·g^(-1),1.4 times that of pure FeS.pH value and ionic strength are strongly correlated with the chromium removal performance of FeS/Al_(2)O_(3).Over 98%of chromium can be removed when pH values of FeS/Al_(2)O_(3) ranged from 4 to 6.Higher adsorption capacity is achieved with higher ionic strength in FeS/Al_(2)O_(3).The FeS/Al_(2)O_(3) maintained more than 95%of the adsorption capacity after being preserved for one month,but only 70%for pure FeS.The removal processes of chromium(Ⅵ)conformes to a pseudo-second-order kinetic model(R2≥0.9986),indicating that the rate-limiting step is a chemical sorption process instead of a mass transfer.展开更多
Owing to the low pH value in tumor and cancer cells,drug delivery systems based on pH-responsive polymer nanocarriers have been extensively explored for anticancer chemotherapy.Herein,we developed a pH-responsive doxo...Owing to the low pH value in tumor and cancer cells,drug delivery systems based on pH-responsive polymer nanocarriers have been extensively explored for anticancer chemotherapy.Herein,we developed a pH-responsive doxonibicin(EXDX)nanocapsule(named as DNanoCapsule)prepared by combining in-situ polymerization teclinique with high-gravity antisolvent precipitation technique throngh an amphiphilic polymerized surface ligand.DNanoCapsules show an obvious spherical core-shell structure with a single DOX nanoparticle encapsulated in the polymer layer.Dissolution rate studies prove that the DNanoCapsules have robust dnig-release profiles under acidic environments due to the division of the pH-sensitive cross-linker,which triggers thecollapse of the polymer layer.The in vitro investigations demonstrated that the DNanoCapsules exhibited higli cellular uptake efficiency and cytotoxicity for both HeLa and MCF-7 cancer cells.Tlierefore,this work may provide a promising strategy to design and develop various stimuli-responsive drug nanocapsules tor the treatment of cancer or other diseases.展开更多
Electrochemical oxygen reduction is key to many clean and sustainable energy technologies, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells and metal-air batteries. However, the high activation barriers in the oxygen red...Electrochemical oxygen reduction is key to many clean and sustainable energy technologies, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells and metal-air batteries. However, the high activation barriers in the oxygen reduction reaction often make it the bottleneck of energy conversion processes; thus, high- performance oxygen reduction electrocatalysts are desired. At present, the best commercially available oxygen reduction catalyst is based on the precious metal Pt. However, it suffers from resource scarcity and unsatisfactory operational stability, hindering its widespread and large-scale application in clean and sustainable technologies. Nitrogen-doped graphene has excellent electrocatalytic properties for oxygen reduction. In this paper, a scalable method to prepare nitrogen-doped graphene with high quality was introduced, in which the graphene oxide prepared by high-gravity technology and urea was reacted under hydrothermal conditions. Accompanying the hydrothermal reaction, graphene oxide reduction and nitrogen doping were accomplished at the same time. The effect of the content of nitrogen on the performance of nitrogen-doped graphene was investigated. When the mass ratio （graphene oxide]urea） was 1：400, the nitrogen-doped graphene had the best oxygen reduction performance, Compared with the undoped samples, the initial reduction voltage of the nitrogen-doped samples distinctly shifted 45 mV to the right. When the voltage was - 1,0 V, the electron transfer number was 4.1, indicating good oxygen reduction activity. The preparation method is feasible, simple, and can be easily scaled up.展开更多
The application of iron–carbon(Fe–C)micro-electrolysis to wastewater treatment is limited by the passivation potential of the Fe–C packing.In order to address this problem,high-gravity intensified Fe–C micro-elect...The application of iron–carbon(Fe–C)micro-electrolysis to wastewater treatment is limited by the passivation potential of the Fe–C packing.In order to address this problem,high-gravity intensified Fe–C micro-electrolysis was proposed in this study for degradation of dinitrotoluene wastewater in a rotating packed bed(RPB)using commercial Fe–C particles as the packing.The effects of reaction time,high-gravity factor,liquid flow rate and initial solution pH were investigated.The degradation intermediates were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry,and the possible degradation pathways of nitro compounds by Fe–C micro-electrolysis in RPB were also proposed.It is found that under optimal conditions,the removal rate of nitro compounds reaches 68.4%at 100 min.The removal rate is maintained at approximately 68%after 4 cycles in RPB,but it is decreased substantially from 57.9%to 36.8%in a stirred tank reactor.This is because RPB can increase the specific surface area and the renewal of the liquid–solid interface,and as a result the degradation efficiency of Fe–C micro-electrolysis is improved and the active sites on the Fe–C surface can be regenerated for continuous use.In conclusion,high-gravity intensified Fe–C micro-electrolysis can weaken the passivation of Fe–C particles and extend their service life.展开更多
Volatile organic compounds(VOCs)are generally toxic and harmful substances that can cause health and environmental problems.The removal of VOCs from polymers has become a key problem.The effective devolatilization to ...Volatile organic compounds(VOCs)are generally toxic and harmful substances that can cause health and environmental problems.The removal of VOCs from polymers has become a key problem.The effective devolatilization to remove VOCs from high viscous fluids such as polymer is necessary and is of great importance.In this study,the devolatilization effect of a rotating packed bed(RPB)was studied by using polydimethylsiloxane as the viscous fluid and acetone as the VOC.The devolatilization rate and liquid phase volume(KLa)have been evaluated.The results indicated that the optimum conditions were the high-gravity factor of 60,liquid flow rate of 10 L·h^(-1),and vacuum degree of 0.077 MPa.The dimensionless correlation of KLa was established,and the deviations between predicted and experimental values were less than±28%.The high-gravity technology will result in lower mass transfer resistance in the devolatilization process,enhance the mass transfer process of acetone,and improve the removal effect of acetone.This work provides a promising path for the removal of volatiles from polymers in combination with high-gravity technology.It can provide the basis for the application of RPB in viscous fluids.展开更多
NaY Zeolite was synthesized in a rotating packed bed （RPB） for the first time. A Si-A1 gel with a specific composition was used as the structure-directing agent. The as-synthesized NaY Zeolite was characterized with...NaY Zeolite was synthesized in a rotating packed bed （RPB） for the first time. A Si-A1 gel with a specific composition was used as the structure-directing agent. The as-synthesized NaY Zeolite was characterized with scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and specific surface area （BET）. The characterization result showed that the NaY Zeolite had a particle size of approximately 200 rim, n（SiO2）/n（Al203） ratio of 5.03, crystallinity of 96% and specific surface area of 714 m2/g. The experimental results indicated that the structure of NaY Zeolite was related to the synthesis conditions （such as reactors, crystallization time and so on）. The micromixing efficiency was proven to be the most important factor for synthesis of NaY Zeolite in the high-gravity environment in RPB.展开更多
Herein,we report on the effect of a high gravity field on metal-free catalytic reduction,taking the nitrobenzene(NB)reduction and methylene blue(MB)degradation as model reactions in a highgravity rotating tube reactor...Herein,we report on the effect of a high gravity field on metal-free catalytic reduction,taking the nitrobenzene(NB)reduction and methylene blue(MB)degradation as model reactions in a highgravity rotating tube reactor packed with three-dimensional(3D)nitrogen-doped graphene foam(NGF)as a metal-free catalyst.The apparent rate constant(kapp)of the metal-free catalytic reduction of NB in the rotating tube reactor under a high gravity level of 6484g(g=9.81 m s-2)was six times greater than that in a conventional stirred reactor(STR)under gravity.Computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations indicated that the improvement of the catalytic efficiency was attributed to the much higher turbulent kinetic energy and faster surface renewal rate in the high-gravity tube reactor in comparison w让h those in a conventional STR.The structure of the 3D metal-free catalysts was stable during the reaction process under a high gravity field,as confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and Raman spectra.In the other model reaction,the rate of MB degradation also increased as the high gravity level in creased gradually,which aligns with the result for the NB catalytic reduction system.These results demonstrate the potential to use a high-gravity rotating packed tube reactor for the process intensification of metal-free catalytic reduction reactions.展开更多
基金supported by Research Project Supported by Horizon Europe Framework Programme(101183092)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2023-128)+2 种基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(22208328)Fundamental Research Program of Shanxi Province(20210302124618)Small and mediumsized oriented scientific and technological enterprises innovation ability improvement project of Shandong Province(2023TSGC0004)。
文摘In this study,an integrated technology is proposed for the absorption and utilization of CO_(2)in alkanolamine solution for the preparation of BaCO_(3)in a high-gravity environment.The effects of absorbent type,high-gravity factor,gas/liquid ratio,and initial BaCl2concentration on the absorption rate and amount of CO_(2)and the preparation of BaCO_(3)are investigated.The results reveal that the absorption rate and amount of CO_(2)follow the order of ethyl alkanolamine(MEA)>diethanol amine(DEA)>N-methyldiethanolamine(MDEA),and thus MEA is the most effective absorbent for CO_(2)absorption.The absorption rate and amount of CO_(2)under high gravity are higher than that under normal gravity.Notably,the absorption rate at 75 min under high gravity is approximately 2 times that under normal gravity.This is because the centrifugal force resulting from the high-speed rotation of the packing can greatly increase gas-liquid mass transfer and micromixing.The particle size of BaCO_(3)prepared in the rotating packed bed is in the range of 57.2—89 nm,which is much smaller than that prepared in the bubbling reactor(>100.3 nm),and it also has higher purity(99.6%)and larger specific surface area(14.119 m^(2)·g^(-1)).It is concluded that the high-gravity technology has the potential to increase the absorption and utilization of CO_(2)in alkanolamine solution for the preparation of BaCO_(3).This study provides new insights into carbon emissions reduction and carbon utilization.
基金supported by the Fund for Shanxi Province Higher Education“1331 Project”for Improving Quality and Efficiency Construction(nuc2021-006)Key Research&Development Plan of Shanxi Province(201903D321059)+1 种基金Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province(20200004)Transformation and Cultivation Projects of Scientific and Technological Achievements in Universities of Shanxi Province Institutions(2020CG040).
文摘In this study,high-gravity intensified heterogeneous catalytic ozonation is utilized for treatment of phenol-containing wastewater,and the kinetics of the direct reaction between ozone and phenol in the presence of excess tertiary butanol(TBA)is investigated.It is revealed that the direct reaction between ozone and phenol in the rotating packed bed(RPB)follows the pseudo-first-order kinetics with a reaction rate constant higher than that in the conventional bubbling reactor(BR).Under different conditions of temperature,initial pH,high-gravity factor,and gaseous ozone concentration,the apparent reaction rate constant varies in the range of 0.0160–0.115 min-1.An empirical power-exponential model is established to characterize the effects of these parameters on the direct reaction between ozone and phenol by high-gravity intensified heterogeneous catalytic ozonation.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China(U1610106)Shanxi Excellent Talent Science and Technology Innovation Project(201705D211011)+1 种基金Specialized Research Fund for Sanjin Scholars Program of Shanxi ProvinceNorth University of China Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars
文摘The degradation and mineralization of aniline （AN） using ozone combined with Fenton reagent （O3/Fenton） in a rotating packed bed （RPB） was proposed in this study, and the process （RPB-O3/Fenton） was compared with conventional O3/Fenton in a stirred tank reactor （STR-O3/Fenton） or single ozonation in an RPB （RPB-O3）, Effects of high gravity factor, H2O2 dosage, H2O2 dosing method and initial pH on the AN mineralization efficiency were investigated in the RPB-O3/Fenton process, In addition, the behavior of Fe（Ⅱ） was monitored at different H2O2 dosing methods and pH values. Finally, the optimal operation conditions were determined with high gravity factor of 100, initial pH of 5, Fe（Ⅱ） concentration of 0.8 mmol·L-1 and H2O2 dosage of 2.5 ml. Under these conditions, for aniline wastewater at the volume of I L and concentration of 200 mg· L- 1 ,a fast and thorough decay of AN was conducted in 10 min, and the TOC removal efficiency reached 89% in 60 min. The main intermediates of p-benzoquinone, nitrobenzene, maleic acid and oxalic acid were identified by liquid chromatography/mass spectroscopy （LC/MS）, and the degradation pathways of AN in RPB-O3/Fenton system were proposed based on experimental evidence. It could be envisioned that high-gravity technology combined with O3/Fenton processes would be promising in the rapid and efficient mineralization ofwastewater.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China (No. 2017YFB0310303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51702332)the Key Laboratory of Cryogenics, TIPC, CAS (Nos. CRYOQN201705 and CRYOQN201507)
文摘The WC/CoCrFeNiAl0.2 high-entropy alloy(HEA)composites were prepared through high-gravity combustion synthesis.The preparation method is presented below.First,using a designed suitable multiphase thermite system,the molten CoCrFeNiAl0.2 HEA was fabricated using low-cost metal oxides.The molten HEA was subsequently infiltrated into the WC layer to fabricate WC/CoCrFeNiAl0.2 composites in a highgravity field.The porosity of the WC/CoCrFeNiAl0.2 composites was down-regulated,and their compressive yield strength was up-regulated when the high-gravity field was increased from 600g to 1500g because this infiltration process of a HEA melt into the WC layer is driven by centrifugal force.The WC particles in the composites exhibited a gradient distribution along the direction of the centrifugal force,which was attributed to the combined action of the high-gravity field and the temperature gradient field.The Vickers hardness of the sample was down-regulated from 9.53 to 7.41 GPa along the direction of the centrifugal force.
基金Supported by the National High Technology Research and Development Program of China (2006AA030202)the Talent Training Program of Beijing (2007B022)
文摘The nanoparticles of the hydrophobic drug of danazol with narrow size distribution are facilely prepared by controlled high-gravity anti-solvent precipitation （HGAP） process. Intensified micromixing and uniform nucleation environment are created by the high-gravity equipment （rotating packed bed） in carrying out the anti-solvent precipitation process to produce nanoparticles. The average particle size decreases from 55 μm of the raw danazol to 190 nm of the nanoparticles. The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller （BET） surface area sharply increases from 0.66 m^2·g^-1 to 15.08 m^2·g^-l. Accordingly, the dissolution rate is greatly improved. The molecular state, chemical composition, and crystal form of the danazol nanoparticles remains unchanged after processing according to Fourier transform infrared （FTIR） and X-ray diffraction （XRD）, The high recovery ratio and continuous production capacity are highly appreciated in industry. Therefore, the HGAP method might offer a general and facile platform for mass production of hydrophobic pharmaceutical danazol particles in nanometer range.
基金supported by the Specialized Research Fund for Sanjin Scholars Program of Shanxi Province(201707)Key Research&Development Plan of Shanxi Province(201903D321059)+1 种基金Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2019032)Shanxi Graduate Education Innovation Project(2019BY106)。
文摘In this study,a practical process for ozonization of benzyl alcohols to ketones and aldehydes in a rotating packed bed(RPB-O3)reactor has been developed.Using 1-phenylethanol as a model reactant,the performance of RPB-O3 process in different solvents has been compared with the commonly used stirred tank reactor(STR-O3).Ethyl acetate was the optimum solvent for the conversion of 1-phenylenthanol to acetophenone in RPB-O3 process,with 78%yield after 30 min.In a parallel STR-O3 experiment,the yield of acetophenone was50%.Other experimental variables,i.e.O3 concentration,reaction time,high-gravity factor and liquid flow rate were also optimized.The highest yield of acetophenone was obtained using O3 concentration of 80 mg·L-1,reaction time of 30 min,high gravity factor of 40 and liquid flow rate of 120 L·h-1.Under the optimized reaction conditions,a series of structurally diverse primary and secondary alcohols was oxidized with(19%–92%)yield.The ozonization mechanism was studied by Electron Paramagnetic Resonance(EPR)spectroscopy,monitoring the radical species formed upon self-decomposition of O3.The characteristic quadruple peak with the 1:2:2:1 intensity ratio that corresponds to hydroxyl radicals(·OH)was observed in the electron paramagnetic resonance(EPR)spectrum,indicating an indirect oxidation mechanism of alcohols via·OH radical.
基金This work was supported by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFA0201701).
文摘Poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(n-butyl cyanoacrylate)(PEG-PBCA)is a remarkable drug delivery carrier for permeating blood-brain barrier.In this work,a novel high-gravity procedure was reported to intensify Knoevenagel condensation-Michael addition polymerization of PEG-PBCA.A series of PEG-PBCA containing different block ratios were synthesized with narrow molecular weight distribution of polydispersity indexes less than 1.1.Furthermore,the reaction time reduced 60%compared to conventional stirred tank reactor process.Chemical structures of as-prepared polymers were characterized.In vitro drug delivery performance was evaluated.The cytotoxicity of PEG-PBCA to brain microvessel endothelial cells(BMVEC)decreases with the extension of the PEG chain and the shortening of the PBCA chain.The polymer cellular uptake to BMVECs was better after improving hydrophilicity by PEG block.Results of bloodbrain barrier permeability demonstrated that medium length of PBCA chain and short PEG chain are favorable for hydrophobic Nile red permeation,while long PEG chain and short PBCA chain are beneficial to delivery water-soluble doxorubicin hydrochloride(Dox).The average apparent permeability coeffi-cient increased 1.7 and 0.25 times than that of raw Nile red and Dox,respectively.High-gravity intensi-fied condensation polymerization should have great potential in brain drug delivery system.
基金The present research was under the financial support of Shanxi Provincial Natural Fund(201901D111136).
文摘AbstFeS has an excellent performance in removing heavy metal chromium(Ⅵ)in wastewater due to its good adsorption and reduction.The properties of easy aggregation and oxidization of nano-FeS,however,limit the applications of FeS in engineering.In this study,one FeS adsorbent supported by Al_(2)O_(3) was prepared using high-gravity technology in IS-RPB(Impinging Stream Rotating Packed Bed)to overcome polymerization and oxidation of nano-FeS.Experimental results showed that FeS was uniformly loaded on the surface and pores of Al_(2)O_(3).The specific surface area of FeS/Al_(2)O_(3) is 125 m2·g^(-1) which is nearly 1.6 times that of pure FeS.The adsorption capacity of FeS/Al_(2)O_(3) for chromium(Ⅵ)is 200 mg·g^(-1),1.4 times that of pure FeS.pH value and ionic strength are strongly correlated with the chromium removal performance of FeS/Al_(2)O_(3).Over 98%of chromium can be removed when pH values of FeS/Al_(2)O_(3) ranged from 4 to 6.Higher adsorption capacity is achieved with higher ionic strength in FeS/Al_(2)O_(3).The FeS/Al_(2)O_(3) maintained more than 95%of the adsorption capacity after being preserved for one month,but only 70%for pure FeS.The removal processes of chromium(Ⅵ)conformes to a pseudo-second-order kinetic model(R2≥0.9986),indicating that the rate-limiting step is a chemical sorption process instead of a mass transfer.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.2147601&21622601)the National Key R&D Pro gram of China(No.2015CB932101).
文摘Owing to the low pH value in tumor and cancer cells,drug delivery systems based on pH-responsive polymer nanocarriers have been extensively explored for anticancer chemotherapy.Herein,we developed a pH-responsive doxonibicin(EXDX)nanocapsule(named as DNanoCapsule)prepared by combining in-situ polymerization teclinique with high-gravity antisolvent precipitation technique throngh an amphiphilic polymerized surface ligand.DNanoCapsules show an obvious spherical core-shell structure with a single DOX nanoparticle encapsulated in the polymer layer.Dissolution rate studies prove that the DNanoCapsules have robust dnig-release profiles under acidic environments due to the division of the pH-sensitive cross-linker,which triggers thecollapse of the polymer layer.The in vitro investigations demonstrated that the DNanoCapsules exhibited higli cellular uptake efficiency and cytotoxicity for both HeLa and MCF-7 cancer cells.Tlierefore,this work may provide a promising strategy to design and develop various stimuli-responsive drug nanocapsules tor the treatment of cancer or other diseases.
文摘Electrochemical oxygen reduction is key to many clean and sustainable energy technologies, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells and metal-air batteries. However, the high activation barriers in the oxygen reduction reaction often make it the bottleneck of energy conversion processes; thus, high- performance oxygen reduction electrocatalysts are desired. At present, the best commercially available oxygen reduction catalyst is based on the precious metal Pt. However, it suffers from resource scarcity and unsatisfactory operational stability, hindering its widespread and large-scale application in clean and sustainable technologies. Nitrogen-doped graphene has excellent electrocatalytic properties for oxygen reduction. In this paper, a scalable method to prepare nitrogen-doped graphene with high quality was introduced, in which the graphene oxide prepared by high-gravity technology and urea was reacted under hydrothermal conditions. Accompanying the hydrothermal reaction, graphene oxide reduction and nitrogen doping were accomplished at the same time. The effect of the content of nitrogen on the performance of nitrogen-doped graphene was investigated. When the mass ratio （graphene oxide]urea） was 1：400, the nitrogen-doped graphene had the best oxygen reduction performance, Compared with the undoped samples, the initial reduction voltage of the nitrogen-doped samples distinctly shifted 45 mV to the right. When the voltage was - 1,0 V, the electron transfer number was 4.1, indicating good oxygen reduction activity. The preparation method is feasible, simple, and can be easily scaled up.
基金This work was supported by the Fund for Shanxi"1331Project"(Grant No.nuc2021-006),Scientific Activities of Selected Returned Overseas Professionals in Shanxi Province(Grant No.20200004)Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(Grant No.2019032).
文摘The application of iron–carbon(Fe–C)micro-electrolysis to wastewater treatment is limited by the passivation potential of the Fe–C packing.In order to address this problem,high-gravity intensified Fe–C micro-electrolysis was proposed in this study for degradation of dinitrotoluene wastewater in a rotating packed bed(RPB)using commercial Fe–C particles as the packing.The effects of reaction time,high-gravity factor,liquid flow rate and initial solution pH were investigated.The degradation intermediates were determined by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry,and the possible degradation pathways of nitro compounds by Fe–C micro-electrolysis in RPB were also proposed.It is found that under optimal conditions,the removal rate of nitro compounds reaches 68.4%at 100 min.The removal rate is maintained at approximately 68%after 4 cycles in RPB,but it is decreased substantially from 57.9%to 36.8%in a stirred tank reactor.This is because RPB can increase the specific surface area and the renewal of the liquid–solid interface,and as a result the degradation efficiency of Fe–C micro-electrolysis is improved and the active sites on the Fe–C surface can be regenerated for continuous use.In conclusion,high-gravity intensified Fe–C micro-electrolysis can weaken the passivation of Fe–C particles and extend their service life.
基金the financial support from the Scientific Research Program of Taiyuan University (23TYQN23)
文摘Volatile organic compounds(VOCs)are generally toxic and harmful substances that can cause health and environmental problems.The removal of VOCs from polymers has become a key problem.The effective devolatilization to remove VOCs from high viscous fluids such as polymer is necessary and is of great importance.In this study,the devolatilization effect of a rotating packed bed(RPB)was studied by using polydimethylsiloxane as the viscous fluid and acetone as the VOC.The devolatilization rate and liquid phase volume(KLa)have been evaluated.The results indicated that the optimum conditions were the high-gravity factor of 60,liquid flow rate of 10 L·h^(-1),and vacuum degree of 0.077 MPa.The dimensionless correlation of KLa was established,and the deviations between predicted and experimental values were less than±28%.The high-gravity technology will result in lower mass transfer resistance in the devolatilization process,enhance the mass transfer process of acetone,and improve the removal effect of acetone.This work provides a promising path for the removal of volatiles from polymers in combination with high-gravity technology.It can provide the basis for the application of RPB in viscous fluids.
基金supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program)(No. 2004CB217804)the Science and Technology Development Project of PetroChina (050203-01-06)
文摘NaY Zeolite was synthesized in a rotating packed bed （RPB） for the first time. A Si-A1 gel with a specific composition was used as the structure-directing agent. The as-synthesized NaY Zeolite was characterized with scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and specific surface area （BET）. The characterization result showed that the NaY Zeolite had a particle size of approximately 200 rim, n（SiO2）/n（Al203） ratio of 5.03, crystallinity of 96% and specific surface area of 714 m2/g. The experimental results indicated that the structure of NaY Zeolite was related to the synthesis conditions （such as reactors, crystallization time and so on）. The micromixing efficiency was proven to be the most important factor for synthesis of NaY Zeolite in the high-gravity environment in RPB.
基金We are grateful for financial support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(21620102007)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China(JD2002).
文摘Herein,we report on the effect of a high gravity field on metal-free catalytic reduction,taking the nitrobenzene(NB)reduction and methylene blue(MB)degradation as model reactions in a highgravity rotating tube reactor packed with three-dimensional(3D)nitrogen-doped graphene foam(NGF)as a metal-free catalyst.The apparent rate constant(kapp)of the metal-free catalytic reduction of NB in the rotating tube reactor under a high gravity level of 6484g(g=9.81 m s-2)was six times greater than that in a conventional stirred reactor(STR)under gravity.Computational fluid dynamics(CFD)simulations indicated that the improvement of the catalytic efficiency was attributed to the much higher turbulent kinetic energy and faster surface renewal rate in the high-gravity tube reactor in comparison w让h those in a conventional STR.The structure of the 3D metal-free catalysts was stable during the reaction process under a high gravity field,as confirmed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS)and Raman spectra.In the other model reaction,the rate of MB degradation also increased as the high gravity level in creased gradually,which aligns with the result for the NB catalytic reduction system.These results demonstrate the potential to use a high-gravity rotating packed tube reactor for the process intensification of metal-free catalytic reduction reactions.
