Coking characteristics and deactivation mechanism of the HZSM-5 zeolite employed in the upgrading of biomass-derived vapors

Yongsheng Fan,Yixi Cai,Xiaohua Li,Haiyun Yin,Jisheng Xia 한국공업화학회 2017 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.46 No.-

HZSM-5 zeolite was employed in the upgrading of biomass pyrolysis vapors in this study. The cokingcharacteristics were investigated by means of TG, FT-IR, XRD, N2 adsorption–desorption, NH3-TPD, Py-IR,SEM and TEM methods. When the zeolite was used for three times about 120 min, its activity had beenlost and the amount of coke was 12.15% composed of 9.90% of I typefilamentous coke and 2.25% of II typegraphite-like coke. The skeleton structure of zeolite was basically intact, which had not been seriouslydestroyed by coke. The surface area, pore volume and acidity of zeolite were all deteriorated vary degreeswith the usage time. The zeolite granules became larger after deactivated, and thefilamentous coke canbe observed both on the surface and in the pore. The compositions of the coke precursors were analyzedby FT-IR and GC/MS. The precursors of coke deposited in the pore were mainly aromatic hydrocarbons,while the species of the precursors deposited on the outer surface was more including many long-chainsaturated hydrocarbons. The deactivation of HZSM-5 zeolite began from inner, large molecularsubstances blocked the pores which resulted in the zeolite deactivation eventually

A review of the current in-situ fouling control strategies in MBR: Biological versus physicochemical

Qiang Liu,Jiayao Ren,Yongsheng Lu,Xiaolei Zhang,Felicity A. Roddick,Linhua Fan,Yufei Wang,Huarong Yu,Ping Yao 한국공업화학회 2021 Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Vol.98 No.-

Fouling in membrane bioreactors (MBR) is a bottleneck problem limiting their application. In-situfouling control strategies have been continuously developed for decades, and can be mainlycategorized as biological and physicochemical approaches. However, the mechanisms and performanceof these methods as well as their application prospects have not been thoroughly discussed andcompared in a systematic manner. This study was aimed at providing a detailed review on the variousin-situ biological and physicochemical methods in terms of fouling control performance, foulingreduction mechanisms and practicability. This involves a comparison of the popular biological controlstrategies including quorum quenching (QQ)) and physicochemical approaches such as NaClObackflushing, hybrid electrochemical MBR and anti-biofouling membrane development, with theanalysis of their potential, existing issues and practicality in full-scale applications. Future work is alsorecommended for developing more sustainable and more widely applicable MBR fouling controlstrategies.

Computing Pore Size Distribution in Non-woven Fibrous Filter Media

He Bai,Xiaoming Qian,Jintu Fan,Yao Qian,Yongchao Duo,Yongsheng Liu,Xiaobo Wang 한국섬유공학회 2020 Fibers and polymers Vol.21 No.1

Fundamental understanding of transport properties of non-woven fibrous material is depended on in dept cognitionof their microstructure. Non-woven fibrous filter media are formed by the random distribution of fibers in a specific spaceexhibit a complicated pore size structure. Computing pore size distribution (PSD) is a vital parameter in studying materialtransport dynamics. In this work, a theoretical model was suggested based on the gamma distribution and fiber orientationdistribution to predict the PSD in non-woven fibrous filter media. In parallel, the analytical model was compared with theprevious PSD theories and experimental results. The 3D virtual fiber structure was constructed by using GeoDict code, andthe pore size was represented by the inscribed circle diameter. Parameters influencing the PSD were studied, including fiberdiameter, porosity, and fiber orientation. Comparison of simulation results with analytical model was made. The resultsdemonstrate that the angle between the fiber and the Z-axis has little effect on the PSD. When the porosity is consistent,smaller pores can be formed by reducing fiber diameter. With the fiber diameter is constant, larger pores can be formed byincreasing the porosity.

Bioinspired Fabrication and Evaluation of Molecularly Imprinted Nanocomposite Membranes with Inorganic/Organic Multilevel Structure for the Selective Separation of Emodin

Chao Yu,Jian Lu,Qi Zhang,Hougang Fan,Minjia Meng,Shi Zhou,Yinhua Jiang,Yongsheng Yan,Yilin Wu,Chunxiang Li 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2019 NANO Vol.14 No.2

High purity emodin is in great demand with the development of medical treatment. Molecularly imprinted membranes (MIMs) have gained wide attention for selective separation of emodin due to its preferable selectivity. In this work, we describe a simple two-step method for developing emodin-imprinted TiO2@CA (ETMIMs) and emodin-imprinted SiO2@CA (ESMIMs) based on organic–inorganic nanoparticle (SiO2/TiO2) modified cellulose acetate membranes at room temperature. SiO2/TiO2 is used to improve the structural stability and roughness of membranes, and dopamine is used as the functional monomer and crosslinker. Importantly, the as-prepared membranes not only exhibited enhanced rebinding capacity (ETMIMs = 30.73 mg g -1 and ESMIMs = 46.04 mg g -1) but also possessed superior rebinding selectivity (2.76 and 2.99 for physcion and 2.42 and 3.30 for aloe emodin onto ETMIMs and ESMIMs) as well as permselectivity (7.59 and 6.69 for physcion and 5.94 and 5.78 for aloe emodin onto ETMIMs and ESMIMs). The regeneration ability of ETMIMs and ESMIMs still maintained 90.4% and 89.2% of the original rebinding capacity after 10 cycling steps, respectively. The ETMIMs and ESMIMs obtained in this work show potential applications for selective separation and purification of emodin from analogs.

Reciprocal regulation of SIRT1 and AMPK by Ginsenoside compound K impedes the conversion from plasma cells to mitigate for podocyte injury in MRL/lpr mice in a B cell-specific manner

Ziyu Song,Meng Jin,Shenglong Wang,Yanzuo Wu,Qi Huang,Wangda Xu,Yongsheng Fan,Fengyuan Tian The Korean Society of Ginseng 2024 Journal of Ginseng Research Vol.48 No.2

Background: Deposition of immune complexes drives podocyte injury acting in the initial phase of lupus nephritis (LN), a process mediated by B cell involvement. Accordingly, targeting B cell subsets represents a potential therapeutic approach for LN. Ginsenoside compound K (CK), a bioavailable component of ginseng, possesses nephritis benefits in lupus-prone mice; however, the underlying mechanisms involving B cell subpopulations remain elusive. Methods: Female MRL/lpr mice were administered CK (40 mg/kg) intragastrically for 10 weeks, followed by measurements of anti-dsDNA antibodies, inflammatory chemokines, and metabolite profiles on renal samples. Podocyte function and ultrastructure were detected. Publicly available single-cell RNA sequencing data and flow cytometry analysis were employed to investigate B cell subpopulations. Metabolomics analysis was adopted. SIRT1 and AMPK expression were analyzed by immunoblotting and immunofluorescence assays. Results: CK reduced proteinuria and protected podocyte ultrastructure in MRL/lpr mice by suppressing circulating anti-dsDNA antibodies and mitigating systemic inflammation. It activated B cell-specific SIRT1 and AMPK with Rhamnose accumulation, hindering the conversion of renal B cells into plasma cells. This cascade facilitated the resolution of local renal inflammation. CK facilitated the clearance of deposited immune complexes, thus reinstating podocyte morphology and mobility by normalizing the expression of nephrin and SYNPO. Conclusions: Our study reveals the synergistic interplay between SIRT1 and AMPK, orchestrating the restoration of renal B cell subsets. This process effectively mitigates immune complex deposition and preserves podocyte function. Accordingly, CK emerges as a promising therapeutic agent, potentially alleviating the hyperactivity of renal B cell subsets during LN.

Effect of non-thermal plasma injection flow rate on diesel particulate filter regeneration at room temperature

Chen Xulong,Shi Yunxi,Cai Yi-xi,Xie Junfeng,Yang Yinqin,Hou Daolong,Fan Yongsheng 한국탄소학회 2024 Carbon Letters Vol.34 No.3

For the regeneration of diesel particulate filters (DPF) using non-thermal plasma (NTP), both cost-effectiveness and regeneration efficiency should be raised. This study compared and contrasted the physicochemical characteristics of carbon black and engine particulate matter (PM). After carbon black was put into the DPF, an experimental setup for the oxidation of PM using NTP was created. The findings showed that carbon black and PM samples had comparable oxidation traits, micro-nanostructures, and C/O elemental ratios. O3, the main active species in NTP, was susceptible to heat breakdown, and the rate of decomposition of O3 increases with increasing temperature. The removal effectiveness of carbon black first improved and subsequently declined with an increase in the NTP injection flow rate during offline DPF regeneration using NTP at room temperature. A relatively high carbon black removal efficiency of 85.1% was achieved at an NTP injection flow rate of 30 L/min.

Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity and Selectivity of a Novel Magnetic PW@PEDOT Imprinted Photocatalyst with Good Reproducibility

Ziyang Lu,Zehui Yu,Jinbo Dong,Xinyu Xiong,Lin Gao,Minshan Song,Yang Liu,Di Fan,Yongsheng Yan,Pengwei Huo 성균관대학교(자연과학캠퍼스) 성균나노과학기술원 2018 NANO Vol.13 No.2

The novel magnetic PW-doped PEDOT (PW@PEDOT) imprinted photocatalyst with good reproducibility was prepared by the surface imprinting technique and microwave heating method. Due to the existence of PW@PEDOT and imprinted cavity in the imprinted layer, the as-prepared magnetic PW@PEDOT imprinted photocatalyst not only had higher photocatalytic activity, but also had the excellent specific recognition ability for selective photodegradation of TC. This paper proposed a new idea to prepare the imprinted photocatalysts.