Browsing Chemical Engineering by Publisher "MDPI"
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A new sustainable and novel hybrid solar chimney power plant design for power generation and seawater desalination
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)This study presents a case study of a novel hybrid solar chimney power plant (HSCPP) design?s performance in the city of Doha, Qatar. The HSCPP construction is similar to the traditional solar chimney power plant (SCPP) ... -
A rapid method for low temperature microencapsulation of phase change materials (Pcms) using a coiled tube ultraviolet reactor
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Microencapsulation of phase change materials (PCMs) remain a suitable option within building materials, as they contribute to the thermal mass and provide an energy buffer, an added benefit. This paper presents a novel ... -
An Eco-Friendly Quaternary Ammonium Salt as a Corrosion Inhibitor for Carbon Steel in 5 M HCl Solution: Theoretical and Experimental Investigation
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)The corrosion of industrial material is a costly problem associated with global economic losses reaching trillions of US dollars in the repair of failures. Injecting corrosion inhibitors is the most practically promising ... -
An innovative design of a solar double-chimney power plant for electricity generation
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The present work involves a new and novel upgrading design to the classical solar chimney power plant (SCPP) structure. The SCPP design was modified by adding a co-centric secondary external chimney to the SCPP structure ... -
Biodegradable Preformed Particle Gel (PPG) Made of Natural Chitosan Material for Water Shut-Off Application
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Oil and gas extraction frequently produces substantial volumes of produced water, leading to several mechanical and environmental issues. Several methods have been applied over decades, including chemical processes such ... -
Biological-Based Produced Water Treatment Using Microalgae: Challenges and Efficiency
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Produced water (PW) is the most significant waste stream generated in the oil and gas industries. The generated PW has the potential to be a useful water source rather than waste. While a variety of technologies can be ... -
Comparative Investigation of the Physicochemical Properties of Chars Produced by Hydrothermal Carbonization, Pyrolysis, and Microwave-Induced Pyrolysis of Food Waste
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)This work presents a comparative study of the physicochemical properties of chars derived by three thermochemical pathways, namely: hydrothermal carbonization, HTC (at 180, 200 and 220 °C), pyrolysis, PY, (at 500, 600 and ... -
Comparative Study on Gas-Sensing Properties of 2D (MoS2, WS2)/PANI Nanocomposites-Based Sensor
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)NH3 is a highly harmful gas; when inhaled at levels that are too high for comfort, it is very dangerous to human health. One of the challenging tasks in research is developing ammonia sensors that operate at room temperature. ... -
Degradation of Organic Methyl Orange (MO) Dye Using a Photocatalyzed Non-Ferrous Fenton Reaction
( MDPI , 2023 , Article)Removal of recalcitrant organic pollutants by degradation or mineralization from industrial waste streams is continuously being explored to find viable options to apply on the commercial scale. Herein, we propose a ... -
Development of Bioelectrochemical Systems to Promote Sustainable Agriculture
( MDPI , 2015 , Other)Bioelectrochemical systems (BES) are a newly emerged technology for energy-efficient water and wastewater treatment. Much effort as well as significant progress has been made in advancing this technology towards practical ... -
Effective separation of prime olefins from gas stream using anion pillared metal organic frameworks: Ideal adsorbed solution theory studies, cyclic application and stability
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The separation of C3H4/C3H6 is one of the most energy intensive and challenging opera-tions, requiring up to 100 theoretical stages, in traditional cryogenic distillation. In this investigation, the potential application ... -
Effectiveness of epoxy coating modified with yttrium oxide loaded with imidazole on the corrosion protection of steel
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)The search for highly effective corrosion protection solutions to avoid degradation of the metallic parts is enabling the development of polymeric organic coatings. Of particular relevance, polymeric nanocomposite coatings, ... -
Electrochemical Performance of Na3V2(PO4)2F3 Electrode Material in a Symmetric Cell
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)A NASICON-based Na3V2(PO4)2F3 (NVPF) cathode material is reported herein as a potential symmetric cell electrode material. The symmetric cell was active from 0 to 3.5 V and showed a capacity of 85 mAh/g at 0.1 C. With ... -
From Waste to Watts: Updates on Key Applications of Microbial Fuel Cells in Wastewater Treatment and Energy Production
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Due to fossil fuel depletion and the rapid growth of industry, it is critical to develop environmentally friendly and long-term alternative energy technologies. Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are a powerful platform for ... -
Geometrical and Electronic Analysis of Polyepoxysuccinic Acid (PESA) for Iron Sulfide Scale Inhibition in Oil Wells
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Scale formation causes major losses in oil wells, related to production and equipment damages. Thus, it is important to develop effective materials to prevent scale formation and inhibit any additional formation. One known ... -
Humidification-Dehumidification (HDH) Desalination and Other Volume Reduction Techniques for Produced Water Treatment
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Volume reduction has been suggested as a novel method to tackle the various challenges associated with produced water. The present solution offers an economical and environmentally friendly solution to treat a large bulk ... -
Integration of solar chimney power plant with photovoltaic for co-cooling, power production, and water desalination
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)This work explores the technical possibilities of increasing the efficiency of a standard solar chimney power plant (SCPP) by integrating it with photovoltaic (PV) panels. The integration is possible by using the collector ... -
Long-Term Treatment of Highly Saline Brine in a Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD) Pilot Unit Using Polyethylene Membranes
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)Membrane distillation (MD) is an attractive separation process for wastewater treatment and desalination. There are continuing challenges in implementing MD technologies at a large industrial scale. This work attempts to ... -
Membrane surface modification and functionalization
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Metal-organic frameworks as a platform for CO2 capture and chemical processes: Adsorption, membrane separation, catalytic-conversion, and electrochemical reduction of CO2
( MDPI , 2020 , Article Review)The continuous rise in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) is of significant global concern. Several methodologies and technologies are proposed and applied by the industries to mitigate the emissions ...