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Progress in Chemical Modification and Application of Lignin
Xing-Quan XIONG, Hui ZHANG, Li-Zhu GAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (6): 806-819.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220363
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Lignin is one of the most abundant and significant natural polymeric materials in the world, and its position is only second to cellulose. In woody plants, lignin content accounts for about 25%. Due to its chemical inertness and structural complexity, the application of lignin is very limited. Therefore, the chemical modification of lignin is the key method to transform lignin into functional materials, which is of great significance for the sustainable development of resources and environment. In this review, the research progress on the development of chemical modification of lignin and its applications, including wastewater treatment, heterogeneous catalysis and other aspects, are summarized. Furthermore, discussions on challenges and perspectives in the field of lignin modification are also presented.

Research Progress of Noble Metal Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Acidic Environment
Yin-Nan QIAN, Chuan SHI, Wei ZHANG, Zhao-Yan LUO
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1126-1139.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230129
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Water electrolysis is one of the most efficient and environmentally benign methods for the hydrogen production using renewable but intermittent power sources. Proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolyzers hold great significance for renewable energy storage and conversion. The acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is one of the main roadblocks that hinder the practical application of PEM water electrolyzers. Highly active, cost-effective, and durable electrocatalysts are indispensable for lowering the high kinetic barrier of OER to achieve boosted reaction kinetics. To date, a wide spectrum of advanced electrocatalysts has been designed and synthesized for enhanced acidic OER performance, though Ir and Ru based nanostructures still represent the state-of-the-art catalysts. In this Progress Report, recent research progress on novel electrocatalysts with acidic OER performance is reviewed. First, the basic understanding of acidic OER, including the reaction mechanism, is discussed. On this basis, the design and synthesis progress of noble metal acidic OER electrocatalysts are reviewed for noble metal Ir, Ru single atoms, alloys, oxides, etc. Finally, the future development of acidic OER is prospected from the aspects of reaction mechanism research and more efficient electrocatalyst design.

Research Progress of in Situ Exsolution of Electrode Surface of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
Jun-Ling MENG, Chuan TIAN, Na XU, Li-Na ZHAO, Hai-Xia ZHONG, Zhan-Lin XU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (10): 1335-1346.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230141
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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are energy conversion devices with high conversion efficiency, environmental friendliness, and wide fuel adaptability. As the place of electrochemical reactions, electrodes play a key role in the performance of SOFCs. Compared with the conventional electrode materials, the electrode with nanoparticles exsolved on the surface show stronger catalytic activity and excellent electrochemical performance. In this article, the investigations of in situ exsolution of perovskite-type electrode materials are summarized. Firstly, the effect of the crystal structure of perovskite on exsolution of electrode is discussed. Secondly, the influences of defects in perovskite on the exsolution of nanoparticles are introduced in detail. And then two main methods for in situ exsolution are compared and different exsolved products are analyzed. Finally, the difficulties and challenges faced to the in situ exsolution investigation for the SOFC electrode are put forward on the basis of the existing research, which points out the direction for future study.

Research Progress on the Application and Function of Portulaca Oleracea L. in Cosmetics
Xing-Yu TAO, Xuan HU, Tong-Chuan WU, Fei ZHENG, Hao YUE, Yu-Lin DAI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (6): 820-832.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220351
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Portulaca oleracea L. (PO) contains various active chemicals. PO is a medicine and food homologous to traditional Chinese medicine, which has high medicinal and edible value. In recent years, it has been widely used in the field of the chemical industry, especially in the field of cosmetics. Cosmetic companies have developed facial masks, essence, skin care water, cleanser and other cosmetic products that have been added the active ingredient extracted from PO. However, the related commercial cosmetics of PO mainly contain the ethanol extracts, while there are few cosmetic products involving its aqueous extracts, such as polysaccharide and polyphenol. The emergence of new dosage forms has enriched the research on the percutaneous delivery system of PO in cosmetics, and new carriers such as liposomes, delivery bodies, and β-cyclodextrins can be developed in the future. The chemical composition, function, mechanism, and application of Portulaca oleracea in cosmetics are summarized, and some suggestions and prospects are put forward on the development and application of Portulaca oleracea in cosmetics.

Progress on Tuning the Geometric and Electronic Structure of Precious Metal Catalysts for Hydrogen Peroxide Production via Two-Electron Oxygen Reduction
Er-Gui LUO, Tao TANG, Yi WANG, Jun-Ming ZHANG, Yu-Hong CHANG, Tian-Jun HU, Jian-Feng JIA
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1063-1076.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230048
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Electrochemical synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2via two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e-ORR) is featured with cost effectiveness and environmental friendliness, and enables on-site production of H2O2 on demand. One of the key technologies is the development of safe, economical and efficient 2e-ORR catalysts. Here, the research progress in precious-metal-based catalytic materials for the synthesis of H2O2via 2e-ORR in recent ten years is reviewed. This review starts with the fundamental mechanism of ORR, pointing out the tuning knobs of reaction pathway on precious-metal surfaces, namely, *OOH binding energy and O2 adsorption mode. The regulating methodologies of geometric structure and electronic structure of precious-metal materials are summarized and exemplified, emphasizing the importance of balanced optimization of catalytic activity and selectivity. We have also briefly introduced the lab-scale methods for performance evaluation of 2e-ORR catalysts. Finally, the challenges and prospects of H2O2 synthesis catalyzed by precious metals are discussed, especially the catalyst stability and the objective evaluation of cost. This review is expected to provide a reference for rational design of novel 2e-ORR catalysts.

Basics of Research Progress for Urea Electrolysis for Hydrogen Generation and Urea Fuel Cells
Chun YIN, Jia-Xin LI, Li-Gang FENG
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1158-1174.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230131
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Urea as an effective hydrogen carrier can be used in urea electrolysis (UE) for hydrogen production and direct urea fuel cells (DUFC). In urea electrolysis, the coupling of urea oxidation reaction (UOR) at the anode and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) at the cathode to produce hydrogen is more cost-effective than water electrolysis, with energy consumption reduced by about 30% and economic cost reduced by about 36%. In the direct urea fuel cells, urea as fuel at the anode and coupled with oxygen reduction at the cathode can convert chemical energy directly into electrical energy. As the basis of these two energy conversion technologies, UOR has received more and more attention. This review discusses the reaction principle and performance description parameters of UOR in alkaline electrolytes and introduces the application of UOR in UE and DUFC. Attention is also given to the principles of UE and DUFC and the development status of some catalysts, and finally, the challenges faced in the development of UE and DUFC are also commented. Hopefully, this review will be helpful for understanding the basics of UE and DUFC.

Explosives & Propellants and Chemistry
De-Hong YANG, Yang YANG, Kun WANG, Wen-Jie FAN, Fang HE, Liu-Xue ZHANG, Yao-Min ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (6): 916-922.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220390
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Gunpowder is one of the four great inventions of ancient China, which once had an important impact on the world pattern and development process. However, after the late Ming Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty, gunpowder firearms gradually declined in China. Gunpowder moved to the West with the war and became black powder, which promoted the birth and development of modern chemical science. The development of chemical science is of great significance to the dynamite family. The brilliant achievements of China's modern king of dynamite revitalize the glory of Chinese gunpowder. This paper reviews the legendary development course and the groundbreaking role of dynamite, describes the properties, rich types and unique working principles of its special chemical energy, and tries to trace the internal mechanism of gunpowder combustion and explosion. It aims to highlight the importance of scientific thinking mode and the development of chemistry discipline to the study of explosives, so as to continuously enrich the knowledge connotation of chemistry students, stimulate their enthusiasm for innovative thinking, enhance their professional confidence, cultural confidence and national confidence, and promote the spirit of scientists.

Research Progress on Superhydrophilic/Superaerophobic Electrocatalysts for Water Splitting
Cui-Ying TAN, Wei-Chao DING, Ting-Ting MA, Yao XIAO, Jian LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1109-1125.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230126
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Among many hydrogen production technologies, electrolysis of water has many obvious advantages, such as environmentally friendly, simple and easy to operate. Industrial-scale hydrogen production is typically carried out at high current density. A great number of H2 bubbles will generate on the electrode surface during the process of hydrogen production. The aggregation and adhesion of bubbles on the electrode surface will lead to a large number of active sites being covered, resulting in the reduction of the efficiency. Therefore, regulating bubble wetting behavior is crucial for industrial electrolysis of water. In recent years, superaerophobic materials have attracted much attention due to their unique wetting capabilities. Superwetting interface materials can be constructed by controlling the chemical composition of the electrode surface and constructing rough structure at micro and nano scales. This type of material has a superhydrophilic/superaerophobic interface structure, which facilitates the effective infiltration of aqueous electrolyte and accelerates the release of in-situ generated bubbles, thus enhancing the water splitting performance of the catalyst. This paper systematically introduces the water splitting catalysts with superhydrophilic/superaerophobic interfacial structures reported in recent years, outlines the synthetic design strategies and catalytic performance of the catalysts, and the current research status, challenges and application prospects of superwetting water splitting catalysts are summarized and prospected.

Selective Binding pH Responsive Liposomes with Phenylboronic Acid for Drug Delivery
Xin-Tao XIE, Sang-Ni JIANG, Xi-Fei YU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (6): 860-870.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220385
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A polyethylene glycol (PEG) derivative PBA-PEG-SA, which connects phenylboronic acid (PBA) with an amide bond at one end and stearic acid (SA) with an ester bond at the other end, is synthesized by substitution reaction and esterification reaction. And a liposome with pH response characteristics is prepared by co-assembly of PBA-PEG-SA with distearyl choline phosphate (DSCP) and cholesterol (CH). When PBA-PEG-SA, cholesterol and DSCP are assembled at a mass ratio of 1∶3∶10, the particle size of the prepared liposome is 115 nm, and it could maintain good particle size stability within 20 d. In addition, the liposome has good biocompatibility. When the concentration reaches 800 μg/mL, the survival rate of mouse embryonic fibroblast (NIH-3T3)and hepatoma cell (HepG2) can reach more than 90%. At the same time, after loading doxorubicin (Dox), compared with DSCP liposomes (Lip/Dox), Fru/PBA/Lip/Dox liposomes modified with PBA and coated with Fru can effectively enhance the cytotoxicity of HepG2, reduce the toxicity to normal cells NIH-3T3, and improve the endocytosis of cells to drug-loaded liposomes due to the selective binding of phenylboronic acid and fructose. Therefore, the liposomes co-assembled by DSCP and PBA-PEG-SA have good pH response performance and enhance the enrichment ability of liposomes in tumor tissue, which will have good application prospects in the field of tumor therapy.

Research Progress of Computation and Simulation Application in the Study of Adsorption Mechanism and Design of Metal-Organic Frameworks Materials
Lei HUANG, Qian-Wen YANG, Jing-Ling ZHANG, Fei XU, Tai YE, Xing-Fa REN, Xiu-Xiu WU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (12): 1643-1661.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230174
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) materials have gained a lot of attention because of their good stability, excellent adsorption properties and designability. In the last decade, the research about MOFs materials has developed rapidly. As an important research tool, theoretical computation and simulation have played an irreplaceable role in the study of adsorption mechanism and high-throughput screening of MOFs materials and other work studies. This work summarizes the computation and simulation methods including quantum mechanical calculations, molecular mechanics simulation, mesoscopic simulation, finite element simulation and machine learning, summarizes the different levels of computation and simulation methods used to solve the main scientific problems in the research of MOFs materials, and highlights the progress of the application of these methods in several typical research areas, such as the adsorption separation and storage of gases, adsorption separation and extraction of organic compounds in solution, catalytic reaction and drug loading. Finally, the prospect and development of computation and simulation for the study of MOFs materials are proposed.

Research Progress on the Treatment and Resource Utilization of Glyphosate Wastewater
Zhi-Fei ZANG, Jie LIANG, Ben-Jun XI, Chun-Xue PENG, Yuan LIU, Chen-Ye WANG, Duo WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (9): 1233-1244.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220395
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Glyphosate, also known as N-(methyl phosphate)-glycine, is an organophosphorus pesticide with appreciable herbicidal activity. During its production process, a waste stream composed of complex components (glyphosate wastewater) is produced with the feature of abundant organic matter and high salinity, which obstructs the harmless treatment and resource utilization of glyphosate wastewater. In this paper, the principle and performance of several methods to treat glyphosate wastewater, such as incineration, advanced oxidation, adsorption, chemical precipitation, and membrane separation technology, are introduced, and their advantages and disadvantages are summarized. Incineration, advanced oxidation technology and biochemical treatment of glyphosate wastewater have low selectivity, which is not conducive to the resource utilization of glyphosate wastewater. In view of limited capacity of adsorption, developing the adsorbents possessing large adsorption capacity is urgently needed for the adsorption method in the industrial application of glyphosate waste treatment. chemical precipitation method exhibits excellent separation performance for the phosphate components even in the severe environment of high salt and high COD, whereas it produces a considerable amount of sludge with complex composition. Membrane separation method has been extensively applied to remove impurities in the waste stream and effectively recover valuable compositions, whereas the mere use of membrane technology could not meet the treatment demand due to the complexity of glyphosate wastewater. In this regard, new types of membrane technologies, such as liquid membrane separation and polymer inclusion membrane technology, have been developed. In terms of a variety of advantages including appreciable stability, longlifespan, easy operation and small footprint, the newly developed membrane separation technologies exhibit their prospectsingreen and economic treatment oforganic wastewater containing high salt and recycling of valuable composition.

Advance in Special Asphalt
Xi-Tong LIANG, Dan GUO, Ren-Qing CHU, Yun WU, Yuan-Yuan ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (7): 951-963.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230040
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Special asphalt has the characteristics of high added value, specificity of application scenarios and great difficulty in development. The research progress of special asphalt including modified asphalt, impregnating asphalt, coated asphalt, mesophase asphalt and other types of asphalt is reviewed. Researchers should strengthen the application of characterization methods to further clarify the multi-scale variation rules of atoms, molecules and compounds in the production process of asphalt products, so as to regulate the key technological conditions in the development and production process. According to the characteristics of different raw materials, it is suggested to adopt suitable processing technology to produce different kinds of special asphalt, so as to realize the fine and high value-added utilization of asphalt resources.

Research Progress of Heterogeneous Catalytic Preparation of Organic Peroxides
Yi-Cheng ZHANG, Fei ZHA, Xiao-Hua TANG, Yue CHANG, Hai-Feng TIAN, Xiao-Jun GUO
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (6): 769-788.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220388
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Sulfuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid and perchloric acid are usually used as catalysts for the preparation of organic peroxides. Due to the corrosion of strong acid to the equipment, the catalyst can not be reused, the amount of waste water after treatment is large, and the post-treatment cost is very high. The preparation of organic peroxides with heterogeneous catalysts has been paid more and more attention. Heterogeneous catalysts have the advantages of high activity, good stability and reusability, simple post-treatment, less equipment corrosion, and less environmental pollution. In this paper, on the basis of a brief introduction of the homogeneous preparation process of organic peroxides, the heterogeneous catalysts for the preparation of organic peroxides, including ion exchange resins, molecular sieves, phase transfer catalysts, metal oxides, polymer carrier catalysts and carbon-based support catalysts are summarized. The reactors and preparation processes are discussed, and the development direction of heterogeneous catalytic synthesis of organic peroxides is described. The study has strong reference value and guiding significance for understanding the progress in the preparation of organic compounds by heterogeneous catalysis, developing heterogeneous catalysts with excellent performance, and optimizing the production process of organic peroxides.

Research Progress of Cobalt Phosphide Heterojunction Catalysts for Electrolytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
Wei WANG, Jia-Yuan LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1175-1186.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230135
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Hydrogen (H2), a renewable green energy source, has been widely focused on tackling environmental issues and fossil energy shortages. The development of low-cost, highly efficient and stable electrocatalysts towards hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is one of the major challenges facing the large-scale utilization of hydrogen. Cobalt phosphide (CoP) has been widely studied in the field of electrocatalytic HER due to its metal-like properties and corrosion resistance in acid and alkali electrolytes. This review firstly elaborates the major advantages and challenges for CoP heterojunction as electrocatalyst for HER. Next, the different effects of the CoP heterojunction on HER are discussed. Finally, the prospects of CoP heterojunction for HER electrocatalysis are summarized and prospected.

Research Progress in Regulation Strategy of Transition Metal Phosphate Catalyst for Electrochemical Water Splitting
Ying-Hua GUO, Shun-Fa ZHOU, Jing LI, Wei-Wei CAI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1094-1108.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230108
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Transition metal phosphate has attracted the attention of researchers in the field of electrolytic water because of its advantages of safety, cleanliness, low cost and high efficiency. Phosphate groups in phosphate have unique atomic geometric structure, strong coordination and various orientations, which are beneficial to stabilize the middle valence state of transition metals and accelerate proton conduction rate. However, its poor conductivity and low porosity have prompted researchers to explore and design more efficient transition metal phosphate electrocatalysts. Although researchers have invested a lot of time and energy, there are still many problems to be solved in the efficient development and utilization of transition metal phosphate electrocatalysts. In this paper, combined with the latest research progress of transition metal phosphate electrocatalysts, the development and design strategies of phosphate by researchers in recent years are introduced from the aspects of morphology control, defect engineering and interface engineering. At the same time, the opportunities and challenges faced by this kind of catalyst in the future material field are discussed from the aspects of scientific research and practical application.

Research Progress of Activated Persulfate by MOFs-Based Catalyst in Wastewater Treatment
Zhen-Chun TANG, Xin-Quan ZHOU, Pei-Pei WANG, Juan MIAO, Ning ZHANG, Rui-Chang ZHANG, Xue-Feng WEI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (7): 938-950.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230009
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) material, as a new multifunctional material, has attracted more and more attention in the field of water treatment of catalytic activation in advanced oxidation technology, due to its high surface area, adjustable pore structure, excellent thermal and chemical stability. This paper focuses on the research progress of activating persulfate by MOFs-based catalyst in the field of water treatment in recent five years. In this paper, various MOFs-based catalyst and their common synthesis methods in persulfate activation are introduced. Then, the oxidation mechanisms of MOFs-based catalyst during the activation of persulfate are summarized; the common modification methods of MOFs-based catalyst are introduced. Finally, some suggestions for the future research direction of activated persulfate by MOFs-based catalyst are put forward. This review will help to deepen the understanding of MOFs-based catalyst activating persulfate to degrade organic pollutants, and provide theoretical reference for the development of new heterogeneous MOFs-based catalysts based on PS activation.

Research Progress of Raman Spectroscopy Technique in Energy Storage Mechanism of Rechargeable Aluminum-Ion Batteries
Cheng-Yuan LIU, Jiang-Yu YU, Feng-Cui LI, Zhi-Wei LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (10): 1347-1358.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230065
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Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive analytical technique that provides detailed information on the chemical structure and molecular interactions of a sample. Insitu spectroelectrochemistry combined by spectroscopy and conventional electrochemical methods is a powerful technique for dynamically detecting the structure and phase composition of electrode materials. It has broad application prospects in energy storage and provides information on the micro-structure at the electrode interface. Raman spectroscopy can effectively characterize the change of various cathodic materials and complex ions in aluminum chloride-based electrolytes of rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries (AIBs) during the charging and discharging processes in situ. Combined with characterization techniques, such as XRD and XPS, Raman spectroscopy can effectively reveal the energy storage mechanism of rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries, including the study of electrolytes and electrode materials and insitu monitoring of electrode surface reactions. The study of the nature of electrode materials and interface structures can guide the optimal design of battery materials and microstructures, and the in-situ exploring of electrode surface reactions can help to conduct an in-depth study of the mechanism of electrode interface reactions for guiding the structural optimization of cathode materials and promoting the development of rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries.

Research Progress in Design and Application of Transition Metal Electrode for Capacitive Deionization
Si-Yang XING, Fei YU, Jie MA
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (9): 1215-1232.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230142
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Capacitive deionization (CDI), an emerging method for water desalination and ion separation, has received much attention due to its advantages of high ion selectivity, high water recovery and low energy consumption. Compared with the traditional carbon electrodes, the emerging Faraday electrode offers a unique opportunity to make the desalination performance of CDI significantly improved through the Faraday reaction of ion capture. Transition metal-based electrodes have received much attention in the field of CDI electrode design due to their highly reversible Faraday response, relatively high conductivity, and excellent theoretical pseudocapacitance values. In this paper, we systematically summarize and sort out the material classification of transition metal-based electrodes in CDI applications, and summarize the modification engineering performed for their intrinsic defects, mainly including conductive material coupling, functional architecture engineering and defect engineering, etc., and summarize their performance in CDI applications; in addition, the specific applications of transition metal-based electrodes in CDI are particularly introduced in terms of ion selective separation, metal ion removal and nutrient element recovery. Finally, the paper also outlines the remaining challenges and research directions to provide guidance for future development and research of transition metal chemical substance electrodes.

MXenes Etching Method and Dispersion in Organic Solvents
Wen-Wen MA, Tong-Yang LI, Hua-Guo TANG, Zhu-Hui QIAO
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (7): 1044-1053.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230064
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MXenes is a hydrophilic two-dimensional inorganic materialand has a wide range of dispersion properties and application characteristics through the regulation of its morphology and surface end-group. The etching method and dispersibility in organic solvents are studied. It is found that Al as the “A” layer of the MAX phase is more likely to be etched to form Ti3C2T x . Multilayer Ti3C2T x can be obtainedby HF etching. Etching of MAX by in situ generated HF from HCl+LiFis more likely to obtain single layer Ti3C2T x solution. DMF and other organic solvents as dispersants can change Ti3C2T x from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, and Ti3C2T x can effectively dispersed in lubricating oil as the dispersant aid. Ti3C2T x modified with dodecyl phosphate shows a better hydrophobicity with the water contact angle of higher than 90(°), which can be used to prepare higher concentration Ti3C2T x -lubricating oil dispersion. This research provides a broad idea and a solid foundation for the application of MXenes in organic dispersion and lubricant additives.

Recent Progress in Nitrogen Fixation via Gliding Arc Plasma
Xiao-Fang XU, Qiang CHEN, Hai-Bao ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (7): 923-937.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220352
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Traditional industrial nitrogen fixation (NF) process uses the Haber-Bosch process which requires high temperature and high pressure, causing high energy consumption and serious pollution. Gliding arc plasma (GAP) combines the advantages of thermal plasma and cold plasma, which can efficiently produce active species and improve energy efficiency obviously. It has great application potential in the field of NF, and has received extensive attention in recent years. However, the research on NF via GAP is relatively fragmented at present. It is necessary to summarize the specific content. The research progress of NF via GAP at home and abroad in past 10 years is reviewed in this paper, mainly including GAP discharge mechanism, reactor design, process parameters and NF reaction mechanism. GAP discharge has B-G mode with breakdown following gliding discharge and A-G mode with continuous steady discharge. A-G mode discharge helps to improve nitrogen fixation efficiency. With the continuous development of GAP discharge technology, the electrode structure in GAP reactor has evolved from the traditional 2D blade structure to a variety of 3D cylindrical structures. Based on process optimization, GAP facilitates the vibrational excitation of N2 molecules, thereby promoting the splitting and transformation of N2 molecules. In the last, the research on NF through GAP is prospected.

Preface to Special Issue “Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cells”
Jun-Jie GE
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1061-1062.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230213
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Research Progress of Non-Pt-Based Catalysts in Cathode Oxygen Reduction Reaction of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
Yi-Ning DONG, He LI, Xue GONG, Ce HAN, Ping SONG, Wei-Lin XU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1077-1093.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230075
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With the increasing demand for green and efficient energy storage devices, advanced technologies for clean energy conversion have attracted close attention from researchers. Fuel cells with environmental friendliness and high energy conversion efficiency are promising alternatives to traditional energy sources. However, Pt catalysts with high commercialization degrees in the industrial catalysis field have some problems, such as high cost, poor stability and weak anti-toxicity ability, which limits the further development of fuel cells. The development of non-Pt oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts with abundant reserves, low cost and excellent performance is an effective way to improve the efficiency of fuel cells. In this paper, based on the research results at home and abroad in recent years, various types of non-Pt system ORR catalysts, including non-precious metal and non-metal catalysts, are systematically introduced. The advantages, disadvantages and modification strategies of various catalysts are summarized, and challenges and prospects for the development of ORR electrocatalysts are put forward.

Terpolymerization of Ethylene, Cyclic Olefin and 1-Octene Catalyzed by Rare Earth Complexes
Lin-Feng WANG, Hui TIAN, Guang-Bi GONG, Chun-Ji WU, Bao-Li WANG, Dong-Mei CUI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (10): 1396-1404.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230100
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Cyclic olefin copolymer (COC) is produced through the copolymerization of ethylene and cyclic olefins, and has been used for the manufacturing of optical devices and diagnostic containers due to its high transparency and excellent water vapor barrier. However, COC with high glass-transition temperature usually needs high cycloolefin insertion in copolymer and has increased brittleness, which has significantly hampered its many end uses. The introduction of α-olefin into ethylene/cycloolefin binary copolymers that have been extensively studied is expected to expand the application of cyclic olefin copolymers. In this paper, we report the terpolymerization of ethylene/norbornene/1-octene and ethylene/dicyclopentadiene/1-octene catalyzed by modified cyclopentadienyl scandium complexes 1-3 activated with [Ph3C][B(C6F54] and Al i Bu3 because rare earth catalysts have shown excellent catalytic performance towards olefin polymerization. These rare earth catalysts exhibit high catalytic activities (4.4×105~21.4×105 g/(mol(Sc)·h·bar)). The resultant terpolymers show moderate number average molecular weight (Mn=3.8×104~20.3×104) and relatively narrow polydispersity index (PDI=1.2~2.4). The introduction of 1-octene significantly improves the toughness of ethylene/norbornene/1-octene terpolymers, and the P3 sample (Mn 13.7×104, norbornene 37.1%, 1-octene 11.0%) exhibits 2.0 times higher elongation at break (29.9% vs. 9.9%) than the P1 sample (Mn 14.0×104, NB 42.6%, OCT 6.4%)

Research Progress on Rare Earth Element Modified V-Based Solid Solution Hydrogen Storage Alloys
Quan-Bing REN, Ming ZHONG, Bo ZHENG, Lan FENG, Nan DING, Dong-Ming YIN, Yong CHENG, Li-Min WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (12): 1601-1612.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230201
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V-based solid solution hydrogen storage alloys possess BCC structures and have the weight hydrogen storage capacity of above 3.8% and the charge/discharge capacity of 1052 mA·h/g, which is superior to series alloys such as AB2 type and AB5 type. They exhibit high hydrogen solubility and diffusion coefficients at ambient temperature and pressure, therefore, and have a broad application prospect in the field of hydrogen storage and transport system as well as hydrogen energy supply. However, V-based solid solution alloys suffer from difficult activation, harsh hydrogen release conditions, short cycle life and oxygen sensitivity and oxidation. Studies have shown that rare earths have a positive effect on modifying various solid-state hydrogen storage materials. The inclusion of rare earth elements in V-based solid solution alloys through elemental substitution or doping produces a vigorously active second phase of rare earths or rare earth oxides, substantially enhancing the material's capacity for hydrogen absorption and desorption, cycling durability, and anti-toxicity characteristics. Simultaneously, it decreases the oxygen content and enhances the activity properties of materials. In terms of electrochemical performance, the addition of rare earth elements can significantly improve the cycle stability, corrosion resistance and high rate discharge performance of the alloy electrode. Therefore, rare earth element substitution is a well-established method for achieving practical applications of V-based solid solution hydrogen storage materials. This report presents the recent research status of rare earth-modified V-based solid solution hydrogen storage alloys, with a focus on summarizing the rare earth elements' mechanism of action and providing an outlook for future key research directions.

Preparation and Characterization of Vinyltri(2-methoxyethoxy)silane Grafted Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
Chun-Bo WANG, Peng-Bo LIU, Zeng-Wen CAO, Guang-Yuan ZHOU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (10): 1405-1411.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230086
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The low hot melt adhesive strength of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) as a matrix resin is mainly due to its low cohesive strength and low polarity on the bonding surface. To address this issue, polar vinyltri(2-methoxyethoxy)silane (VT2MES) is grafted onto the EVA main chain through a melt grafting method, resulting in the synthesis of ethylene vinyl acetate grafted with vinyltri(2-methoxyethoxy)silane (EVA-g-VT2MES). The molecular chain structure of the product is characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), indicating that VT2MES hasbeen successfully grafted onto the EVA molecular chain, with the highest grafting rate of 2.37%. Rheology and melt index tests demonstrate an improvement in the cohesive strength of the grafted product. Adhesive films are prepared from EVA and EVA-g-VT2MES, and steel plates are bonded with them. Compared with EVA, the peel strength of EVA-g-VT2MES is increased by up to 75.21%, confirming that melt grafting of VT2MES onto the EVA molecular chain can significantly improve the adhesion strength of the EVA matrix.

High Precision Non-Destructive Test Method of Pt Loading and Distribution in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Membrane Electrodes
Xiao DUAN, Feng CAO, Yang ZHOU, Bin ZHANG, Wei-Wen DONG, Ling-Li WEI, Jia LI, Jian-Guo LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (6): 845-852.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220379
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As the commercialization of proton exchange membrane fuel cells advances, non-destructive high-precision online inspection of Pt loading and distribution is needed in order to improve the reproducibility and product control of membrane electrode assemblies (MEA) fabrication. According to Joule's law and Ohm's law, the MEA resistance can be analyzed by using the heat distribution and current density signals generated under a DC excitation voltage. The inverse correlation between MEA resistance and Pt loading is demonstrated by current testing at different DC excitation voltages, and the accuracy of the non-destructive quantitative characterization of Pt loading is 0.0008~0.0025 mg/cm2. The qualitative analysis of Pt loading distribution is successfully achieved by collecting thermal distribution information of MEA under DC excitation voltage using infrared thermography. Finally, comparison of MEA performance before and after DC excitation demonstrates that the method is non-destructive to membrane electrode performance. This method can improve the quality and manufacturing efficiency of MEA and reduce the cost of MEA manufacturing, which is of great significance to the large-scale commercialization of proton exchange membrane fuel cells.

Research Progress on Rare Earth-Based Oxide Memristor
Wang SU, Quan-Li HU, Jing-Hai LIU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (11): 1457-1474.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230106
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Memristor is a basic component of circuit that associates charge with magnetic flux. It is the same as resistance in dimension, which shows nonlinear resistance switching behavior with voltage and current. As a new type of nonvolatile memory devices, memristor has the advantages of simple structure, high storage density, and simulation of biological synapses. Because of its unique :“memory characteristics”, memristor has been widely studied in the fields of resistive memory devices, neural network, nonlinear computing circuit design and so on. Rare earth oxide-based memristors have been widely researched owing to the stable performance and multiple application prospects. However, there is no comprehensive summary of rare earth oxide-based materials, especially heavy rare earth elements. Therefore, this paper discusses the structure, composition, and resistive switching mechanism of the memristor. Secondly, it systematically reviews the key work of the application of each rare earth element oxide and rare earth doped oxide memristor in resistive memory, artificial neural network, and other aspects, from Y element to Lu element. The performances of rare earth based memristor with different device structures are summarized. Finally, the challenges of the rare earth based memristor are analyzed, the current feasible methods are briefly described, the advantages and disadvantages of rare earth based oxide memristor are summarized, and the development trend and application potential are forecasted.

Preparation of Magnesium Aluminum-Type Hydrotalcite Compounds Intercalated with Phosphorus Flame Retardants and Their Flame Retardant Application in Thermoplastic Polyurethane
Jun-Jie SHI, Zhe-Hang SHI, Hong-Zhou LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (9): 1288-1301.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230044
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Three phosphorus flame retardants 9,10-dihydro-9-oxa-10-phosphafi-10-oxide (DOPO), ammonium polyphosphate (APP) and melamine polyphosphate (MPP) are intercalated into magnesium-aluminium type hydrotalcite (MAH) sheets by direct solvent-free preparation method, and three MAH compounds containing phosphorus flame retardants (DOPO-MAH, APP-MAH and MPP-MAH) are obtained. The three MAH compounds are added into thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) to obtain their composites by hot-pressing. The compounds are characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric analysis, and their composites are characterized via cone calorimetry. The results show that the dispersion of MPP in MAH is poor; the dispersion of DOPO and APP in MAH is better and the distribution of elemental phosphorus is uniform. The initial interlayer spacing of MAH is 4.11 nm. Both APP and MPP are intercalated at 0.5 h, and the final interlayer spacing is reduced to 3.93 and 4.04 nm, respectively. DOPO is completed after 0.5 h, and the interlayer spacing of the intercalated MAH is smaller, 3.86 nm. Compared with composites made from physical mixtures, the peak heat release rate of (DOPO-MAH-6h)/TPU and (APP-MAH-6h)/TPU is decreased from 669.3 kW/m2 to 573.9 kW/m2 and from 657.7 kW/m2 to 405.9 kW/m2. (MPP-MAH-6h)/TPU have no difference with (MPP+MAH)/TPU in peak heat release rate. Compared to the peak heat release rate of TPU, 1236.6 kW/m2, the peak heat release rate of (DOPO-MAH-6h)/TPU, (APP-MAH-6h)/TPU and (MPP-MAH-6h)/TPU was reduced by 53%, 67% and 57%, respectively. The results indicate that DOPO-MAH, APP-MAH and MPP-MAH can be used to improve the flame retardant properties of TPU, however, DOPO-MAH and APP-MAH have better prospects for flame retardant applications in TPU.

Research Progress on Intermetallic Compound Electrocatalysts Applied in the Interconversion Between Hydrogen and Electric Power
Jin-Hui LIANG, Le-Cheng LIANG, Zhi-Ming CUI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1140-1157.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230130
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The huge importance of sustainable energy makes the research of the green and environmental hydrogen energy active in the world. Energy conversion and storage technologies (such as fuel cells or water electrolysis) are capable of readily promoting the interconversion between hydrogen and electric power, for which the development of efficient and stable electrocatalysts is prerequisite. Ordered intermetallic compounds are considered as superior electrocatalysts for energy conversion storage technologies and ideal models for studying the relationship between catalytic activity and structure due to uniform distribution of active sites on surface, well-defined stoichiometry and the better control of the local geometry and electronic structure of metal atoms, compared to disordered alloys as their counterparts. In this review, the challenges of catalysts with regard to hydrogen-electric conversion and the advantages of intermetallic compounds in electrocatalysis are firstly introduced. Secondly, research progress on intermetallic compounds electrocatalysts applied in the interconversion between hydrogen and electric power is mainly discussed from the perspective of activity and stability. Finally, the future development prospects of intermetallic electrocatalysts are summarized and prospected.

Nickel-Nitrogen-Doped Graphdiyne as an Efficient Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction
Lian-Cheng HUI, Jian-Xing ZHUANG, Shun XIAO, Mei-Ping LI, Meng-Yuan JIN, Qing LYU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (8): 1205-1213.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230120
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Oxygen reduction reaction is a crucial process for fuel cells. Conventional oxygen reduction catalysts are the precious metal platinum, but given the high cost of platinum, researchers want to find a low-cost alternative catalyst that is cheaper and has the equivalent catalytic activity to platinum. In previous studies, iron-nitrogen-doped graphdiyne and cobalt-nitrogen-doped graphdiyne have been studied, and they all show efficient oxygen reduction reaction activity, while nickel, with similar electronic structure with iron and cobalt, has not been studied. Therefore, in this work we design and synthesize various nickel-nitrogen-doped graphdiyne electrocatalysts using hydrogen as a substitute for graphiyne, and conduct redox electrochemical tests. The nickel-nitrogen-doped graphdiyne catalyst containing 2% nickel and melamine shows the best electrocatalytic performance for oxygen reduction. We conduct a series of physical characterizations for the catalysts: X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), transmission electron microscope (TEM), scanning electron microscope (SEM) to further analyze their structure and morphology. It can be seen from the physical characterization and electrochemical tests that nitrogen atoms are the key to construct the catalytic active site, and nickel atoms play a vital role in improving the performance of the catalysts. With the synergistic effect of nitrogen and nickel, the nickel nitrogen-doped graphdiyne catalyst shows excellent catalytic performance, which makes it have a good application prospect.

Research Progress of Rubber and Plastic Materials for Athletic Shoes
San-Rong LIU, Chao LIU, Qing-Bo ZHAO, Hong-Fu ZHAO, Ji-Fu BI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (10): 1376-1395.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230074
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Rubber and plastic materials are commonly used in the manufacturing of athletic shoes. This paper summarizes the basic properties of natural rubber, styrene butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber, neoprene rubber, butadiene rubber, recycled rubber, polyvinyl chloride, polyolefin elastomer, styrene-butadiene-styrene elastomer, vinyl acetate copolymer, polyurethane, block polyetheramide resin and other materials in the manufacturing process of athletic shoes. The research progress of related rubber and plastic materials in recent years is reviewed. It is pointed out that the rubber and plastic materials for athletic shoes will be developed towards lightweight, functionality, intelligence and environmental-benign in the future.

Advancement of Cyclodextrin-Based Host-Guest Drug Delivery System for Antitumor Therapy
Xiao-Ying LIU, Fang-Min CHEN, Hui-Juan ZHANG, Hai-Jun YU
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (7): 964-975.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230055
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Malignant tumors are major diseases that threaten human health. The development of safe and efficient antitumor drugs and their delivery systems is an important guarantee for improving the efficacy of antitumor drugs. In recent years, cyclodextrin-based antitumor drug host-guest delivery systems have received much attention. Cyclodextrins are cyclic oligosaccharides obtained by amylolytic enzymes with an external hydrophilic internal hydrophobic structure, and have been widely used in gene therapy, immune cell therapy, immune-targeted therapy, and chemotherapy. This review summarizes the advances related to cyclodextrins as antitumor drug delivery carriers, and also provides a perspective and discussion on the opportunities and challenges of host-guest delivery systems in oncology therapy.

Preparation and Properties of Mussel-Inspired Antibacterial Bone Adhesive
Jia-Hui LIU, Bai-Chao AN, Qiu-Yan YAN, Shi-Fang LUAN
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (9): 1258-1266.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230045
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As one of the most commonly occurred trauma conditions, bone fractures have harmed the health of tens of millions of people. Bone adhesives have attracted wide attention due to the excellent adhesive property, however, poor biocompatibility may become a barrier hindering fracture healing, which restricts the wide use of bone adhesives. Inspired by mussel, a novel antibacterial bone adhesive is fabricated by blending the oxidized hyaluronic acid with tannic (TA) and poly-ε-lysine (PL). Due to the electrostatic interaction and dynamic covalent bond, the bone adhesive exhibits prominent adhesive, self-healing and injectable prosperities, which could meet the different needs of clinical applications. The great cytocompatibility of the adhesive could offer an environment suitable for bone tissue healing. Moreover, the antibacterial activity of the adhesive that provided by TA could decrease the risk of bacterial infection at the site of fracture.

Research Progress in Preparation and Application of Precious Metal Ion-Imprinted Polymers
Yang PAN, Hui-Ling LU, Hao LI, Jian-Ming PAN
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (10): 1359-1375.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230068
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Due to excellent physical and chemical properties, precious metals are widely used in various fields of national economy and national defense construction, and are extremely important economic and strategic resources. In recent years, due to the rapid growth in the demand for rare and precious metals, the contradiction between supply and demand has become increasingly serious. Therefore, it is very important to selective recovery of precious metals from secondary resources such as electronic waste with high precious metal content. Ion-imprinted polymers (IIPs) are widely used in solid phase extraction, preconcentration, water treatment, membrane separation and electrochemical sensors due to the advantages of simple preparation, cavity fixation, structural stability, good environmental adaptability, high regeneration capacity and selectivity for template ions. In this paper, the research progress of ion imprinting technology in the recovery of precious metals at home and abroad in recent years is reviewed, the preparation process and its application are introduced, and the current problems and future development directions of precious metal ion imprinting technology are analyzed and prospected.

Research Progress of Bulk Metal Oxides for Non-oxidative Propane Dehydrogenation
Yi-Chen YU, Yu-Chen ZHANG, Yao-Yuan ZHANG, Qin WU, Da-Xin SHI, Kang-Cheng CHEN, Han-Sheng LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (6): 789-805.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220414
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Propylene is a basic chemical raw material and the demand of which has been increasing in recent years, however, the traditional process such as steam cracking and catalytic cracking cannot meet the demand of propylene. Propane dehydrogenation (PDH) process has attracted extensive attention due to its wide sources of raw materials, high selectivity of propylene and easy separation of products. Traditional PDH catalysts are Pt-Sn/Al2O3 and CrO x /Al2O3, however, the platinum-based catalyst is expensive, and the chromium based catalyst has high toxicity. The bulk metal oxides (ZrO2, Al2O3, TiO2, WO3, Eu2O3 and Gd2O3) have the advantages of high intrinsic activity, low price, non-toxicity and environmental protection, exhibiting good application prospects. Based on this, this paper reviews the research progress of propane dehydrogenation from two aspects: the mechanism of PDH and the regulation of structure and properties for bulk metal oxide catalysts. It is summarized that coordinative unsaturated metal cation (M c u s 4 + ) is the main dehydrogenation active site, and its concentration can be regulated by crystallite size, crystal phase, metal doping, noble metal nanoparticles loading, reducing gas (H2, CO) pretreatment, and so on. Finally, it is pointed out that the coupling of other dehydrogenation active sites (metals or metal oxides) on the basis of bulk metal oxides is an effective way to further improve the catalytic performance of PDH.

Characterization, Property and Application of Silicone Acrylic Emulsion as a Kind of Protection Material for Murals
Xiao-Yun FANG, Lin-Yi ZHAO, Lei WANG, Lin-Zhi LI, Jie YU, Quan-Fang LU, Yan-Fei LI
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (7): 1004-1016.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.220372
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In order to establish a complete and objective evaluation method in theory for property, a systematic study of silicone acrylic emulsion is carried out in this paper. The thermal stability, structure, morphology and particle size of silicone acrylic emulsion are characterized and analyzed. The relationship between the concentration of silicone acrylic emulsion with its viscosity and surface tension is investigated. In addition, to further verify the properties, the silicone acrylic emulsion is used for repairing the flaking and disrupting murals. The results show that the silicon acrylic emulsion is amorphous, the particles are nearly spherical without agglomeration, and its average particle size is 190 nm. The thermal stability and thermal aging resistance are improved effectively due to the introduction of Si—O—Si bond. With the increase of silicon-acrylic emulsion concentration, the surface tension decreases and the relative viscosity increases. Silicon-acrylic emulsion has good mechanical stability, storage stability, thermal stability and salt tolerance. Silicon-acrylic emulsion is used for restoration of the flaking and disrupting murals as cementing materials after aging experiment in various conditions. It is shown that silicone acrylic emulsion is a suitable material for mural conservation. All results indicate that silicon-acrylic emulsion can be used as a kind of excellent cementing material in repairing the flaking and disrupting mural.

High Temperature Resistant Epoxy Resin-Based Composites by Casting Process for Neutron Shielding
Zhi-Peng HAN, Chong QIN, Jin-Xiang ZHOU, Ming YU, Zhao-Bin CHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (10): 1420-1429.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230164
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Based on the proposed concept of “self-driven gradient temperature rising”, the epoxy resin-based composites with high temperature resistance for neutron shielding are developed, which is realized by casting and curing at room temperature. The matrix of the composite is determined by the reaction kinetics study as a mixture of mixed multifunctional glycidylamine epoxy resins and mixed modified phenolic amine curing agents. Through comprehensive studies on the matching between rigid and flexible groups in the molecular structure of resins and curing agents, heat transfer in complex phases, and screening of functional fillers, the composites for neutron shielding with excellent physical and mechanical properties are obtained, of which the glass transition temperature (Tg) is higher than 150 ℃, the load heat deformation temperature is higher than 150 ℃, the fast neutron shielding coefficient (252 Cf, 40 mm) is higher than 2.5, and the thermal neutron shielding rate (252Cf, 40 mm) is higher than 99.9%. This kind of high temperature resistant epoxy resin-based composites shows great potentials in the field of secondary shielding of nuclear radiation under harsh service conditions in real applications.

Static Crystallization and Shear Induced Crystallization of the Poly( L-lactic acid) Telechelic Ionomer
Fan LIU, Shao-Yong HUANG, Quan CHEN
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (10): 1412-1419.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230107
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The telechelic ionomer tends to form a relatively uniform reversible network and has attracted the attention of many polymer researchers who are seeking high-performance materials. We synthesize the slightly entangled poly(L-lactic acid) telechelic ionomer based on sodium sulfonate groups. The telechelic samples exhibit extremely slow crystallization kinetics below the melting temperature (Tm) and above the glass transition temperature (Tg), which enables us to examine the linear viscoelasticity of the ionomer melt sample therein. The ionic aggregates form physical crosslinks, leading to a wide plateau regime and delayed terminal relaxation. The application of shear flow with Weissenberg number >1 (at 85 ℃) strongly accelerates the crystallization, leading to the strong shear thickening behavior. The critical work (Wcrit) obtained in the case that the thickening occurs after achieving the steady state is higher than that in the opposite case, where the thickening occurs before achieving the steady state, suggesting that the continuous dissociation and association (during the steady state) dissipate a fraction of energy that does not contribute to the flow-induced crystallization.

Research Progress in Designing Artificial Water Channels Based on Aquaporin
Dao-Zhen CHENG, Zhen-Ran WANG, Hua-Yuan SHANGGUAN
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (9): 1245-1257.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230025
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Aquaporins (AQPs) are membrane proteins that mediate the transport of water molecules with high selectivity and permeability to water molecules. Artificial water channels are generally assembled from various organic or inorganic materials (such as carbon materials, organic compounds, and peptides) and designed to mimic the structure and function of natural aquaporins. This paper describes the types, structures and their permeation mechanisms of natural, bio-inspired and synthetic water channels, and reviews and compares the research progress of artificial water channels such as single molecules, supramolecules and carbon nanomaterials over the last two decades. This paper elaborates on the influence of different artificial water channel material properties on the structure and function, and focuses on the shortcomings of artificial water channels and the challenges of developing new artificial water channels, and finally looks into the future prospects of artificial water channels.

Influence of Alkyl Chain Length on the Transport Properties of Asymmetric Five-ring-fused Thienoacenes
Hua-Feng LI, Wei-Li LI, Hong-Kun TIAN, Li-Xiang WANG
Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry    2023, 40 (7): 1054-1060.   DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230082
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Thienoacenes are a representative class of high mobility organic semiconductor materials (OSCs). Asymmetric molecules based on them tend to form a bilayer arrangement in thin films and grow in a two-dimensional layer-like manner, which has the advantage of achieving high mobility. The length of the alkyl substituents affects the packing microstructure of OSCs. Herein, thieno[4,5-b][1]benzothieno[3,2-b][1]benzothiophenes substituted with different lengths of alkyl chains (syn-BTBTT-Cnn=4,5,6,7,8,10) are designed and synthesized to systematically investigate the effects of lengths of alkyl chains on their thermal stability, energy levels, charge carrier transport capabilities, packing structures and film morphologies. All compounds are thermally stable and do not have liquid crystalline behaviors. All molecules in the vacuum-deposited films form a bilayer arrangement, within the conjugated cores forming a herringbone packing motif, and the alkyl chain length affects the film order and the tightness of the packing. Organic thin. film transistors devices all exhibit mobilities beyond 7.0 cm2/(V·s). Among them, the syn-BTBTT-C8 devices show a mobility of up to 13.8 cm2/(V·s) with the average values of 12.5 cm2/(V·s).