Chemical Engineering: Recent submissions
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Unlocking the potential of CO2 hydrogenation into valuable products using noble metal catalysts: A comprehensive review
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The research towards the development of alternative fuel generation technologies has been triggered by Climate change, global warming, and the ongoing depletion of fossil fuels. The hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) ... -
A case study of an integrated solar chimney power plant and water desalination plant in Qatar
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The study proposes a novel solution of integrating a solar chimney power plant (SCPP) with a water desalination pilot plant (WDPP) to enhance generating energy and fresh water. The integration was accomplished by coupling ... -
Data of simulation model for photovoltaic system's maximum power point tracking using sequential Monte Carlo algorithm
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This article outlines the input data and partial shading conditions employed in the replication model of Sequential Monte Carlo (SMC)-based tracking techniques for photovoltaic (PV) systems. The model aims to compare the ... -
A comprehensive review on the recent advances in materials for thermal energy storage applications
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Thermal energy storage systems are extensively investigated because of their fundamental role in the storage of renewable energy and in the recovery of useful heat generated from various systems. The three mechanisms of ... -
A review of recent advances in the synthesis of environmentally friendly, sustainable, and nontoxic bio-lubricants: Recommendations for the future implementations
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Conventional petroleum-based lubricant resources are depleting rapidly, and their utilization severely threatens the environment. Environmental sustainability emphasizes the need for an alternative to petroleum resources. ... -
Impact of eco-friendly chemical pretreatment on physicochemical and surface mechanical properties of sustainable lignocellulosic agricultural waste
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This research aimed to investigate the impact of glycerol (Gly) and choline chloride (ChCl) pretreatments on physico-chemical and mechanical properties of rice husk (RH) at a submicron scale. Gly (75 wt%) and ChCl (25 wt%) ... -
Dynamic modeling of hydrogen production from boil-off gas (BOG) at onshore LNG facilities: Technical and socio-economic analysis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Integrating hydrogen (H2) production systems within natural gas (NG) supply chains can support smoothening transition to cleaner energy resources by utilizing existing infrastructures. This work investigates the dynamic ... -
Facile Fabrication of Pd-Doped CuO-ZnO Composites for Simultaneous Photodegradation of Anionic and Neutral Dyes
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2024 , Article)This study explores the synthesis and application of Pd-doped CuO-ZnO composites for the simultaneous photodegradation of anionic and neutral dyes. The nanocomposite was synthesized using a hydrothermal technique and ... -
Assessment and kinetic study of the upfront nitrogen removal using lithium cycle
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This research work aims to investigate the feasibility of lithium cycle (Li-Cy) as an upfront removal technology (UNR) to remove nitrogen (N2) from the natural gas (NG). Nitridation experiments conducted at 60, 80 and ... -
Atmospheric water harvesting by osmotic distillation and direct contact membrane distillation using hydrophobic hollow fiber membranes
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The use of a liquid desiccant air dehumidifier is an energy-efficient technology that can improve both indoor air temperature and humidity. However, the risk of concentrated liquid desiccant leakage into the air conditioning ... -
Seawater electrolysis for hydrogen production: Technological advancements and future perspectives
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Hydrogen energy is widely acknowledged as a renewable and inexhaustible source of energy that can help combat the current energy crises and mitigate the environmental impact caused by the extensive use of fossil fuels. ... -
Impact of synergistic interfacial modification on the electrochemical performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathode materials
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Developing sophisticated lithium-ion batteries with high energy and power density requires using high-voltage positive electrodes. Due to its three-dimensional lithium-ion diffusion and greater nominal operating voltage, ... -
LiMn2O4 – MXene nanocomposite cathode for high-performance lithium-ion batteries
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Lithium-ion batteries still face many significant challenges for practical applications, including low discharge capacity, cyclic efficiency, initial coulombic efficiency, areal performance, volumetric capacity, and high ... -
Integrating green hydrogen production with renewable energy-powered desalination: An analysis of CAPEX implications and operational strategies
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The study examines how sustainable energy transitions can meet freshwater needs in green hydrogen production. It proposes four configurations that combine polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) water electrolysis with renewable ... -
Advances in fabrication techniques and performance optimization of polymer membranes for enhanced industrial oil-water separation: A critical review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Among oil-water separation technologies, membrane processes are increasingly being recognized in terms of cost-effectiveness and simplicity, offering advantages like easy handling, energy efficiency, and small footprints ... -
Enhancing lithium-ion battery anode performance via heterogeneous nucleation of silver within Ti3C2-MXene frameworks
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Silver (Ag) nanoparticles are strategically integrated with 2D MXene material to engineer a high-capacity anode material suitable for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). MXenes, renowned for their exceptional structural, mechanical, ... -
Integrated seawater hub: A nexus of sustainable water, energy, and resource generation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This review paper explores the potential for seawater desalination plants to operate as integrated hubs for addressing the increasing demand for water, energy, mineral resources, and foods, particularly in resource-scarce ... -
Eco-friendly pyridine-derivatives for corrosion inhibition of carbon steel during acidic treatments: mechanistic insights from electrochemical, surface, and computational studies
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Pyridine and urea derivatives have emerged as valuable corrosion platforms ascribed to exceptional coordination potential, and environmental friendliness. Two novel structures of pyridine-carbamides (MS30 & MS31) were ... -
Enhanced CO2 Capture Performance of Titanium-Modified SBA-15: Synthesis, Characterization, and Fixed-Bed Column Adsorption Study
( Faculty of Science and Technology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia , 2024 , Article)Global warming is widely recognized as one of humanity's most pressing challenges. It is primarily driven by the greenhouse effect, whereby greenhouse gases, predominantly CO2, trap heat close to the surface of the Earth. ... -
Recent progress on carbonaceous materials-based adsorbents derived from cigarette wastes for sustainable remediation of aquatic pollutants: A review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Cigarette butts/filters are recognized as one of the most dangerous wastes and environmental hazards worldwide due to their large quantities, non-biodegradability, and toxicity. Such wastes mainly consist of the plastic ...
