Qingdao University of Science and Technology

Design and energy intensification of an ionic-liquid-assisted reactive extractive distillation process for tert-Amyl ethyl ether production

The production of tert -amyl ethyl ether (TAEE) involves a quaternary azeotropic system consisting of ethyl alcohol (EtOH)/ tert -amyl alcohol (TAA)/TAEE/Water, making conventional distillation highly energy intensive. This study proposed an ionic liquid(ILs) based reactive extra...

Scalable assembly of MXene/ANF nanofluidic membranes induced by shear-flow-alignment for giant osmotic energy harvesting

Two-dimensional (2D) nanofluidic membranes have demonstrated extraordinary promise in high-throughput ionic transport systems for water-energy nexus applications. Nevertheless, the inability to engineer macroscopic, structurally ordered 2D membranes with precisely aligned nanocha...

High-temperature mechanical properties of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete after salt spray erosion

To investigate the durability performance of basalt fiber-reinforced concrete (BFRC) subjected to the coupled effects of salt spray erosion and fire-induced high temperatures, this study systematically conducted combined exposure tests with salt spray durations (0, 30, 90, and 18...

Engineering the Ir─O─Ni Interface Bonds in Ir@Ni‐MOF to Accelerate Li 2 O 2 Formation and Decomposition for High‐Reversibility Li‐O 2 Batteries

ABSTRACT Aprotic lithium‐oxygen (Li‐O 2 ) batteries have attracted considerable interest due to their ultrahigh theoretical energy density, yet their practical application is severely limited by slow cathode reaction kinetics and large voltage hysteresis. Here, we report an inter...

Antifouling Electrochemical Biosensor Based on Liquid Metal-Incorporated Hydrogel and Multifunctional Peptide for Robust Interleukin-1β Sensing in Saliva

Abstract Enhancing the practical applicability of electrochemical biosensors in complex biological fluids hinges on addressing biofouling. Antifouling hydrogels, while effective at resisting nonspecific biomolecule adsorption, are intrinsically insulating, which poses a challenge...

Highly Efficient Non‐Doped Blue Electro‐Fluorescence With Fast Carrier Mobilities: Hybrid Local and Charge‐Transfer (HLCT) Excited State and Regularly Stacked Aggregate

ABSTRACT Non‐doped organic light‐emitting diodes (OLEDs) offer simpler fabrication and lower manufacturing costs than traditional doped OLEDs, attracting increasing attention in both scientific research and industrial applications. However, aggregation‐caused quenching (ACQ) and...

Salt Spray Resistant Silver‐Plated Graphite Flake/Polyurethane Foam for Efficient Electromagnetic Interference Shielding

ABSTRACT Porous polymer‐matrix electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding composites can effectively lower density, and their multiple interfaces facilitate microwave attenuation by enhancing the internal scattering of electromagnetic waves. However, owing to the large specific...

Recent Advances in Functional Polyisoprene: From Precision Synthesis to Smart Elastomers

Polyisoprene is an important elastomer with a tunable microstructure and a hydrocarbon backbone analogous to the rubber component of natural rubber. However, conventional synthetic polyisoprene lacks the complex intermolecular interactions associated with non-rubber components in...

Infraorbital Skin Application of Menthol Emulsion for Dry Eye Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial

We aim to evaluate the short-latency tear-secretory effects and symptom responses of infraorbital menthol emulsion in dry eye disease (DED) without intentional ocular-surface instillation. In this randomized, participant- and assessor-masked, vehicle-controlled trial, 128 adults...

Do government subsidy policies promote the energy transition resilience of enterprises? Empirical evidence from China

Purpose Energy transition resilience (ETR) captures enterprises’ capacity to maintain sustainability during low-carbon transitions. This paper aims to construct a comprehensive ETR evaluation index system and examines how government subsidies affect enterprises’ ETR. Design/metho...

Controlled Ring-Opening Polymerization of 5-Phenyl-1,4-dioxan-2-one toward Stereochemically Tunable and Closed-Loop Recyclable Polyesters

Abstract The practical applications of closed-loop recyclable polymers demand monomers that are readily accessible from simple feedstocks while enabling controlled polymerization and tunable physical properties. Herein, we report a one-pot synthesis of 5-phenyl-1,4-dioxan-2-one (...

Experimental Study on the Gas–Solid Flow Mechanism with Variable Particle Property in a Multistage Fluidized Bed Riser

Abstract Variable-diameter CFBs have been receiving increasing attention due to its synergistic regulation of solid holdup, contact efficiency, and residence time. Nevertheless, the influence of particle property on the complex gas–solid hydrodynamics remains poorly understood. T...

Application of microenvironment regulation in seawater electrolysis

Water scarcity remains a major constraint for sustainable hydrogen production via water electrolysis, making direct seawater electrolysis (DSE) an attractive route toward large-scale hydrogen production. However, complex interferents in real seawater, particularly Cl − , Mg 2+ an...

Hierarchical cooperative signal control for high-demand networks within the MFD framework: A deep reinforcement learning approach

Owing to its powerful modeling and decision-making capabilities in complex urban networks, deep reinforcement learning (DRL) has garnered significant attention in both regional signal control and perimeter control. However, regional control tends to fail under oversaturated condi...

Defect-rich BiOCl nanosheets for ultrahigh-rate aqueous alkaline batteries

Energy density and power density are critical parameters in energy storage devices. The development of “dual-high” (high energy and high power) electrode materials is a pivotal challenge in electrochemical energy storage. To achieve superior capacity retention during fast chargin...

Design of a load-responsive mechanical pressure limiter for overload protection in hydraulic actuators

To improve the overload protection performance of hydraulic actuators under dynamic load variations, a load-responsive mechanical pressure-limiting device is proposed with a wheel loader as the application background. The device integrates a pressure-sensitive element, a pressure...

Molecular π‐Conjugation Engineering Enables Flexible and Water‐Resistant Organic RTP Materials for Wearable Applications

ABSTRACT Organic room‐temperature phosphorescence (RTP) materials for flexible and aquatic applications are limited by triplet exciton instability under deformation and environmental perturbation. Here, molecular π‐conjugation engineering is integrated with polymer‐matrix confine...

A Carbonyl-Rich Conjugated Microporous Polymer for Highly Efficient Lithiumion Storage

Abstract Organic electrode materials are promising candidates for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their structural tunability and inherent flexibility. However, their practical application is hindered by poor electronic conductivity and the dissolution of active species. Here...

The diffusion characteristics and mechanism of O3 caused by corona discharge under the coupling of temperature and humidity conditions

High-voltage switchgear is an indispensable core equipment in power distribution networks. Its interior is susceptible to corona discharge, which inevitably leads to substantial energy loss and degradation of equipment insulation performance. In this paper, experimental verificat...

Closed-Form and Boundary Expressions for Task-Success Probability in Status-Driven Systems

Status-driven task offloading appears in many systems such as vehicular coordination, UAV control, and compute-first networking, where an user-side node (or access point, AP) forwards user tasks based on periodically received server status. Whether a task ultimately succeeds depe...