Chemical Engineering: Recent submissions
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Development of novel blend poly (Ethylene Glycol) / Poly(Ethersulfone) polymeric membrane using N-Methyl-2-Pyrollidone and dimethylformamide solvents for facilitating CO2/N2gas separation
( Elsevier , 2020 , Conference)Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions have been the main cause for anthropogenic climate change. To meet the growing demand for CO2 removal, membrane separation technology using blend membranes is a promising and attractive ... -
A polyethylene glycol (PEG) – polyethersulfone (PES)/multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) polymer blend mixed matrix membrane for CO2/N2 separation
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2021 , Article)Recently, carbon capture utilizing membrane technology has received much attention to limit the adverse effect caused by rising carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in the atmosphere as they are less energy intensive and ... -
Empirical correlations of drug-and plant-based bioactive compound solubility in supercritical CO2: A comparative evaluation study
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Over the last few decades, supercritical fluid extraction process has greatly assisted the search for more medicinal and therapeutic properties of bioactive compounds from an extensive range of botanical matrices. The yield ... -
Development of blend PEG-PES/NMP-DMF mixed matrix membrane for CO2/N2 separation
( Springer , 2023 , Article)The carbon dioxide (CO2) separation technology has become a focus recently, and a developed example is the membrane technology. It is an alternative form of enhanced gas separation performance above the Robeson upper bound ... -
Surface regeneration of templated PVDF membrane for efficient microalgae-rich high saline aquaculture wastewater treatment in membrane distillation
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study investigated the use of templated PVDF membranes with intermediate flushing to revive fouled membrane during membrane distillation (MD) for sustainable high saline seawater aquaculture wastewater treatment. ... -
Review on sustainable production of biochar through hydrothermal liquefaction: Physico-chemical properties and applications
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article Review)This review examines in detail the production and characteristics of biochar resulting from hydrothermal liquefaction. Specifically, the impact of feedstocks and different process parameters on the properties and yield of ... -
Catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass into bio-oils and other value-added products – A review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is an effective method for the conversion of biomass into biofuel involving moderate temperature and high pressure. However, the yield and quality of bio-oil are not sufficient for ... -
Various potential techniques to reduce the water footprint of microalgal biomass production for biofuel-A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article Review)Due to their rapid growth rates, high lipid productivity, and ability to synthesize value-added products, microalgae are considered as the potential biofuel feedstocks. However, among the several bottlenecks that are ... -
Nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria as a potential resource for efficient biodiesel production
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)The incessant utilization of non-renewable energy sources persistently pollutes the earth's atmosphere and thus requires the immediate substitution by renewable energy sources such as biofuel. In this study, several ... -
Crashworthiness optimization of composite hexagonal ring system using random forest classification and artificial neural network
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This research aims to enhance the safety level and crash resiliency of targeted woven roving glass/epoxy composite material for various industry 4.0 applications. Advanced machine learning algorithms are used in this study ... -
Application of a property-based inherently safety quantification framework for integrating risk assessment into process safety life cycle
( AIChE , 2018 , Conference)Process plant involves different types of risks which need to be managed appropriately to avoid dangerous incidents. Some risks are associated with design decisions such as choice of unit, chemicals or design layout etc. ... -
Energy integration alternatives for effective use of waste heat associated with flaring during abnormal situation
( AIChE , 2015 , Conference)This work reports a multi-objective optimization frame work for new/modified design solutions for energy integration to manage flares from uncertain sources during abnormal situation. It also suggests some energy integration ... -
Sustainable approaches for abnormal situation management for an ethylene process plant
( American Institute of Chemical Engineers , 2015 , Conference)The focus of my research is to develop the concept of sustainable design, which involves process-design activities that lead to economic growth, environmental protection, and social progress for the current generation ... -
Optimal performance of single-column chromatography and simulated moving bed processes for the separation of optical isomers
(2013 , Conference)Chromatography has been established as the method of choice for the separation and purification of optically pure drugs which has a market size of about 250 billion USD. Single column chromatography (SCC) is commonly used ... -
Process systems engineering for transforming industrial flares into a source of energy by managing uncertain abnormal situations
( AIChE , 2017 , Conference)Advancement in technology always influences the world energy market by making excess to the valuable untapped resources. Profound research on potential unexploited/waste energy can lead the world to a new direction of ... -
Development of deep learning framework to predict physicochemical properties for Ionic liquids
( Elsevier , 2023 , Book chapter)In this paper, a deep learning-based group contribution approach has been developed to identify the optimum structure for ionic liquids (ILs) and to maximize the CO2 absorption capacity. The suggested methodology demonstrates ... -
Nonlinear direct inverse method: A shortcut method for simultaneous calibration and isotherm determination
(2013 , Article)This work addresses a way to combine isotherm determination and nonlinear calibration. In this method, like the classical inverse method, experimental elution profiles are compared with the results of a detailed model that ... -
Understanding the progress and challenges in the fields of thermo-catalysis and electro-catalysis for the CO2 conversion to fuels
( Institute for Ionics , 2024 , Article Review)The need to limit anthropogenic CO2 emissions and lower the atmospheric CO2 concentration makes CO2 conversion an imminent requirement. Availability of suitable facilities and prior understanding how electro and thermal ... -
Impact of composition and salinity on swelling and gel strength of poly (acrylamide-co-acrylic acid) preformed particle gel
( Institute for Ionics , 2023 , Article)The effects of various material compositions and reservoir environments on the ultimate strength and swelling kinetics of a commercial preformed particle gel (PPG) have been investigated. This study used different ratios ... -
Development of eco-friendly chitosan-g-polyacrylamide preformed particle gel for conformance control in high-temperature and high-salinity reservoirs
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Oil and gas extraction has become challenging nowadays due to the accompanying amount of excess produced water that results in poor recoverability of hydrocarbon, besides other environmental and economic isues. A recent ...
