Chemical Engineering: Recent submissions
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Heavy metal ions removal from industrial wastewater using magnetic nanoparticles (MNP)
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)A novel iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) grafted on hyperbranched polyglycerol (HPG) polymer were synthesized, characterized and tested for heavy metals (Ni, Cu and AL) removals from secondary effluent industrial ... -
Utilizing environmentally friendly hyperbranched polyglycerol polymers to separate gasoline from deionized water
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2020 , Article)Hyperbranched polyglycerol polymers (HPG) were synthesized, characterized, and used to separate gasoline from deionized water. The study indicates HPG as potentially effective materials for the recovery of oil from oil/water ... -
Kinetic modeling of microalgae growth and CO2 bio-fixation using central composite design statistical approach
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)The optimum growth (μ), CO2 bio-fixation (RCO2) rates and the energy ratio (ER) of microalgae Chlorella vulgaris (C.v) were identified using central composite design statistical approach (CCD-SA). μ and RCO2 parameters ... -
Optimizing nutrient removal of moving bed biofilm reactor process using response surface methodology
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)The potential of 3-stages process (anaerobic, anoxic and moving bed biofilm reactor (MBBR)) for organic matter and nutrient removals from secondary WWTP effluents at various hydraulic retention time (HRT) and nitrate recycle ... -
Co-precipitation synthesized nanostructured Ce0.9Ln0.05Ag0.05O2−δ materials for solar thermochemical conversion of CO2 into fuels
( Springer , 2020 , Article)Synthesis, characterization, and application of Ce0.9Ln0.05Ag0.05O2−δ materials (where, Ln = La, Pr, Nd, Sm, Gd, Tb, Dy, Er) for the thermochemical conversion of CO2 reported in this paper. The Ce0.9Ln0.05Ag0.05O2−δ materials ... -
An overview on trace CO2 removal by advanced physisorbent materials
( Academic Press , 2020 , Article)This review paper focuses on various gas processing technologies and materials that efficiently capture trace levels of carbon dioxide (CO2). Fundamental separation mechanisms such as absorption, adsorption, and distillation ... -
Thermochemical splitting of CO2 using solution combustion synthesized LaMO3 (where, M = Co, Fe, Mn, Ni, Al, Cr, Sr)
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)The effort of this paper was to recognize the inclusion of appropriate dopants that will upgrade the redox reactivity of La-based perovskites. By maintaining the fuel (glycine) to metal nitrate ratio () = 1, the LaMO3 ... -
Algal cells harvesting using cost-effective magnetic nano-particles
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Innovative iron-based nanoparticles were synthesized, characterized and tested for the first time for harvesting single and mixed algal culture from real wastewater. The tailor-made magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs; Fe-MNP-I ... -
Use of laser-induced break spectroscopy for the determination of major and trace elements in Zanthoxylum armatum
( Springer Nature , 2020 , Article)Zanthoxylum armatum (ZA) is a medicinal plant (MP) that is widely distributed in hilly and moist areas and has a different medical effect on human curative functions. Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) was employed ... -
Key applications and potential limitations of ionic liquid membranes in the gas separation process of CO2, CH4, N2, H2 or mixtures of these gases from various gas streams
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article Review)Heightened levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) have prompted research into techniques for their capture and separation, including membrane separation, chemical looping, and cryogenic distillation. ... -
Solar oxidation of toluene over Co doped nano-catalyst
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Cobalt (Co) co-doped TiO2 photo-catalysis were synthesized, characterized and tested toward solar photocatalytic oxidation of toluene (TOL). A multi-technique approach was used to characterize and relate the photo-catalytic ... -
Effect of membrane fouling on fertilizer-drawn forward osmosis desalination performance
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Fertilizer-drawn forward osmosis (FDFO) has garnered immense attention for its application in the agricultural field and its potential to reuse wastewater sustainably. Membrane fouling, however, remains to be a challenge ... -
Assessment of algae-based wastewater treatment in hot climate region: Treatment performance and kinetics
( Institution of Chemical Engineers , 2020 , Article)This study evaluated the use of microalgae for wastewater treatment in hot climate regions. The growth rates of C. vulgaris (C.v.) and N. oleoabundans (N.o.) at 36 °C were studied in primary effluent (PE), secondary effluent ... -
Paper mill sludge as a source of sugars for use in the production of bioethanol and isoprene
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Paper mill sludge (PMS) solids are predominantly comprised of cellulosic fibers and fillers rejected during the pulping or paper making process. Most sludges are dewatered and discharged into landfills or land spread at a ... -
Enhancing the production of biogas through anaerobic co-digestion of agricultural waste and chemical pre-treatments
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Large amounts of agricultural solid wastes (ASWs) and animal dung are produced annually causing serious environmental problem that requires proper treatment. The present study proposes a strategy for optimizing the anaerobic ... -
Characterization of polysulfone/diisopropylamine 1-alkyl-3-methylimidazolium ionic liquid membranes: high pressure gas separation applications
( Blackwell Publishing Ltd , 2020 , Article)Membrane separation is gaining great attention in many applications, especially in gas separation. Polysulfone (PSF) is the most widely studied polymeric membrane material for CO2 in its pure or modified state. Ionic liquids ... -
A bioassimilation and bioaccumulation model for the removal of heavy metals from wastewater using algae: New strategy
( Institution of Chemical Engineers , 2020 , Article)A mathematical model for bioassimilation (BS) combined with bioaccumulation (BC) has been conducted to determine the removal and recovery of heavy metals (HMs) from wastewater using green algae. Response Surface and Box ... -
A systematic approach for design and simulation of monoethylene glycol (MEG) recovery in oil and gas industry
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2020 , Article)Monoethylene glycol (MEG) is a widely used hydrate inhibitor in the oil and gas industry to reduce the risk of hydrate formation in pipelines that could cause a blockage. For flow assurance and hydrate inhibition purposes, ... -
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 ... -
Design, optimization and economic analysis of a monoethylene glycol recovery process: salt precipitation and vacuum operation
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2020 , Article)In the present study, the energy requirements, performance and economic feasibility of monoethylene glycol (MEG) recovery process (MEG-R-P) were establish based on Aspen Plus simulation. The simulation was carried out in ...