ChemEngineering, Volume 8, Issue 4

The technique of multi-stage desalination with brine recirculation (MSF-BR) is characterized by its high energy demand, necessitating the exploration of efficient operational methods to minimize energy consumption and enhance plant performance. In th...

Soil restoration by exploiting the principles and basics of electrokinetic (EK) has been extended to involve several categories, such as electrokinetic remediation in soil (SEKR), soil consolidation, the prevention of soil pollution, reclaiming salt-...

This study investigates the microstructure and first hydrogenation properties of Fe₅₂Ti₄₀Zr₃V₅ and Fe₃₇Ti₄₄Zr₉V₁₀ alloys, which are individual phases present in the as-cast TiFe + 12 wt.% ZrV₂ alloy (parent alloy). The parent alloy exhibited fast fir...

This study investigates nitrogen-doped carbon synthesis and electrochemical properties as electrode material for energy storage devices, an additional focus of the work is on the electrochemical exfoliation synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbon using va...

The role of dopants (Sm, Tb and Pr) on the water–gas shift performance of CeO₂-based materials was studied. Modification of CeO₂ with Sm significantly improved the water–gas shift performance. The catalytic activities of doped CeO₂ were i...

Arsenic, the 20th most common element in Earth’s crust and historically regarded as the King of Poisons, occurs naturally in two oxidation states, Arsenate (V) and Arsenite (III), and is prevalent worldwide through natural and anthropogenic mea...

A microwave technique was used to prepare a superabsorbent polymer (SAP) by grafting two hydrophilic monomers onto a polysaccharide substrate. The monomers used were acrylic acid (AA) or acrylamide (AM) and were grafted onto a pullulan (PUL) substrat...

Real textile wastewater (RTWW) poses significant environmental challenges. RTWW typically contains high levels of organic compounds, such as dyes, as well as inorganic substances like salts. These contaminants can harm aquatic life when released into...

Photocatalytic methods have been popular in energy production and environmental remediation. Designing high-efficiency photocatalysts is still challenging in converting solar energy into chemical fuels. Herein, a series of surfactant-assisted ZnIn₂S₄...

Under the umbrella of Blue Economy, research interest is focused on harnessing the potential of macroalgae biomass, known as third-generation feedstock, from which multiple products can be extracted. As many of these exploitation pathways are not yet...

The production of polyhydroxyalkanoates using submerged cultures of Cupriavidus necator DSM 428 was evaluated using low-cost substrates from agroindustry: (i) dextrose from cassava starch and (ii) a mixture of sugarcane vinasse from the bioethanol in...

One interesting method for environmental remediation is the use of ZnO/ZrO₂ composites in the photocatalytic degradation of lead (Pb) in wastewater. Several studies have investigated different types of composites for the removal of heavy metals from...

The study examined the chemical structure of azo-based liquid crystalline compounds that were altered to form a branch of cyclotriphosphazene. Moreover, the research explored the interplay between their mesomorphic and dielectric properties. The stru...

Cu–Be alloys are renowned for their exceptional mechanical and electrical properties, making them highly sought after for various industrial applications. This study presents a comprehensive approach to predicting the compositions of various ty...

Natural compounds are becoming increasingly popular in the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. One such compound is lignin, a plant-derived aromatic polymer that serves as a natural anti-ultraviolet agent. Conventional methods for extracting lig...

Consumers’ growing knowledge of healthy, environmentally friendly flavors and scents drives the demand for vanillin bioproduction. To save costs on nitrogen during the bioproduction of vanillin, this study investigated the feasibility of using...

Textile industry effluents contain several hazardous substances, such as dye-containing effluents, which pose environmental and aesthetic challenges. Presently, the microbial-based remediation process is in use. This study investigated the applicatio...

Supramolecular chemistry is a relatively new field of study that utilizes conventional chemical knowledge to produce new edges of smart materials. One such material use of supramolecular chemistry is the development of sensing platforms. Biologically...

This study aims to investigate the thermohydraulic performance of silver nanofluids with different surface modifications (citrate, lipoic acid, and silica) in turbulent convective heat transfer applications. Three silver nanofluids were prepared, eac...

The increasing global focus on green nanotechnology research has spurred the development of environmentally and biologically safe applications for various nanomaterials. Nanotechnology involves crafting diverse nanoparticles in terms of shapes and si...