Anode graphite was recovered from a spent lithium ion battery (LIB) and reutilized as a carbon precursor to obtain graphene-based materials. Characterization results revealed that impurities were removed from the obtained graphite powder by cleansing processes. The as-synthesized reduced graphene oxide (rGO) from the purified graphite (LIB-rGO) dem...
In this study, three different Ag micro/nano leaves were successfully synthesized through a galvanic displacement reaction by adjusting the concentration of Ag+. The catalytic activities of the prepared Ag micro/nano leaves toward ORR showed strong dependence on their morphology. An optimal concentration of Ag+ can result in a well-defined Ag micro...
This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) and of the mixed oxide of iron (iron zirconate), obtained by gelification (80 °C) and calcination (600 °C) of citrus pectin and inorganic nitrates. Thermal analysis demonstrated the presence of organic matter in the solid after calcination, indicating that pectin was ...
This paper describes the synthesis and characterization of zirconium oxide (ZrO2) and of the mixed oxide of iron (iron zirconate), obtained by gelification (80 °C) and calcination (600 °C) of citrus pectin and inorganic nitrates. Thermal analysis demonstrated the presence of organic matter in the solid after calcination, indicating that pectin was ...
Low molecular weight (LMW) chitin exhibits antimicrobial activity, and its preparation generally employs high molecular weight chitin as raw material. Here we use raw crab shell as material to isolate LMW-chitin. The raw crab shell was treated with hydrochloric acid under different conditions, and the demineralization and deproteinization of acid t...
Nanostructure-derived interfacial effect plays a great role in enhancing catalytic activities. Herein, a MnO2 [email protected] nanosheets core-shell hybrid nanostructure was successfully prepared by uniformly decorating NiO nanosheets on the one-dimensional MnO2 nanowires. The physi-chemical properties of the MnO2 and [email protected] were characterized by us...
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of chitosan oligosaccharides (COS) on type 2 diabetes mellitus. Wild type C57BL/6J mice or diabetic db/db mice were treated with vehicle or COS for three months. COS treatment significantly decreased the blood glucose (P
The heterogeneous anion exchange membranes (AEMs) were modified by electrodeposition of graphene oxide (GO) under different conditions. The physicochemical properties of GO-modified membranes were characterized systemically to obtain the optimized conditions for the electrodeposition of GO on the surface of AEMs. The results indicated that the cont...
This study introduces a doughnut-like, highly porous g-C3N4 photocatalyst fabricated using a double bubble templating method which employs two synergistic gas-generating agents (H2O2 and NH4Cl). The concurrent thermolysis of H2O2 and NH4Cl synergistically enhances g-C3N4 exfoliation and nanopore production, as the released O-2 and NH3 undergo viole...
NiZrNb2O8 microwave dielectric ceramics were prepared by an optimized sol-gel method using Nb2O5 center dot nH(2)O as a precursor. The thermal decomposition behavior of the Nb2O5 center dot nH(2)O was characterized by different thermal analysis and thermogravimetry (DTA/TG). Nanoscale NiZrNb2O8 particles with wolframite structure were obtained at a...
