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ChemEngineering, Volume 8, Issue 2

2024 April - 19 articles

Cover Story: Our research focuses on the UV treatment of emerging and persistent perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), such as 6:2 fluorotelomer sulfonamide alkyl betaine (6:2 FTAB). The impact of ultraviolet radiation on the degradation of these substances has been heralded for its resistance to environmental degradation. Through rigorous investigation, we have uncovered the intricate mechanisms involving the species responsible for the degradation of 6:2 FTAB under different pH conditions. Surprisingly, while PFOA showed pH-dependent degradation rates, 6:2 FTAB showed consistent degradation rates across pH levels. This research not only sheds light on effective pollutant reduction, but also paves the way for understanding the role of UV in environmental protection. View this paper
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Articles (19)

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,958 Views
17 Pages

Utilizing pool boiling as a cooling method holds significant importance within power plant industries due to its ability to effectively manage temperature differentials amidst high heat flux conditions. This study delves into the impact of surface mo...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,646 Views
16 Pages

Evaluation of the Effect of Particle Size and Biomass-to-Water Ratio on the Hydrothermal Carbonization of Sugarcane Bagasse

  • Leidy Natalia Moreno-Chocontá,
  • Alejandra Sophia Lozano-Pérez and
  • Carlos Alberto Guerrero-Fajardo

The generation of platform chemicals and hydrochar is of great interest because they reduce dependence on fossil resources and contribute to climate change mitigation by reducing carbon emissions. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,778 Views
16 Pages

Application of Machine Learning Models in Coaxial Bioreactors: Classification and Torque Prediction

  • Ali Rahimzadeh,
  • Samira Ranjbarrad,
  • Farhad Ein-Mozaffari and
  • Ali Lohi

Coaxial bioreactors are known for effectively dispersing gas inside non-Newtonian fluids. However, due to their design complexity, many aspects of their design and function, including the relationship between hydrodynamics and bioreactor efficiency,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
5,031 Views
15 Pages

Experimental Study on the Reaction of Magnesium in Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen Atmosphere

  • Ioan Barabulica,
  • Marius Sebastian Secula,
  • Adriana Mariana Asoltanei,
  • Eugenia Teodora Iacob-Tudose,
  • Gabriela Lisa and
  • Ioan Mamaliga

This manuscript presents an experimental study focusing on the combustion of magnesium in an atmosphere depleted of oxygen. The study explores various mixtures of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, examining their impact on the combustion performance. The...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,946 Views
16 Pages

To simultaneously solve problems in an eco-friendly manner, introducing a waste residual as a sustainable conditioner to aid alum sludge dewatering is suggested as a cradle-to-cradle form of waste management. In this regard, the superiority of deep d...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
5,842 Views
23 Pages

The aim of this study was to analyze, both theoretically and experimentally, the material transport mechanisms governing the separation of ionic species in aqueous solutions using nanofiltration membranes. To interpret the experimental results, the D...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2,154 Views
15 Pages

New Approach for Sulfidation Process in Packed Bed with Hi-Fuel A310 Sorbent—Thermodynamical Studies

  • Clarisse Lorreyte,
  • Barbara Malinowska,
  • Vincent Butin,
  • Nathalie Ruscassier,
  • Joel Casalinho and
  • Patrick Perré

This paper presents tests related to the reactivity of commercial Hi-Fuel sorbent toward H2S (H2S/N2 mixture) in a packed bed at 300 °C. The sorbent used for breakthrough test was characterized before and after test by ESEM-EDX, FTIR-ATR, Raman,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,137 Views
17 Pages

The design of ventilation and air conditioning systems in university classrooms is paramount to ensure students’ correct number of air changes per hour and an optimal thermal profile for their comfort. With the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the...

  • Review
  • Open Access
16 Citations
4,397 Views
41 Pages

Introduction and Advancements in Room-Temperature Ferromagnetic Metal Oxide Semiconductors for Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance

  • Ganeshraja Ayyakannu Sundaram,
  • Govinda raj Muniyandi,
  • Jayashree Ethiraj,
  • Vairavel Parimelazhagan and
  • Alagarsamy Santhana Krishna Kumar

Recent advancements in the field of room-temperature ferromagnetic metal oxide semiconductors (RTFMOS) have revealed their promising potential for enhancing photocatalytic performance. This review delves into the combined investigation of the photoca...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3,387 Views
24 Pages

Profile of the Effectiveness Factor under Optimal Operating Conditions for the Conversion of Ortho-Xylene to Phthalic Anhydride in a Fixed-Bed Tubular Reactor

  • Luis Américo Carrasco-Venegas,
  • Elsa Vásquez-Alvarez,
  • José Vulfrano González-Fernández,
  • Luz Genara Castañeda-Pérez,
  • Juan Taumaturgo Medina-Collana,
  • Guido Palomino-Hernández,
  • Daril Giovanni Martínez-Hilario and
  • Salvador Apolinar Trujillo-Pérez

The objective of this research is to find the effectiveness factor of the catalyst particles for the most favorable conditions of the phthalic anhydride production in a fixed bed reactor, with the aim of achieving the highest rate of phthalic anhydri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
7,724 Views
22 Pages

Formulation and Characterization of Double Emulsions W/O/W Stabilized by Two Natural Polymers with Two Manufacturing Processes (Comparative Study)

  • Meriem Boudoukhani,
  • Madiha Melha Yahoum,
  • Kaouther Ezzroug,
  • Selma Toumi,
  • Sonia Lefnaoui,
  • Nadji Moulai-Mostefa,
  • Asma Nour El Houda Sid,
  • Hichem Tahraoui,
  • Mohammed Kebir and
  • Jie Zhang
  • + 2 authors

Four distinct types of multiple emulsions were synthesized using xanthan gum and pectin through two distinct manufacturing processes. The assessment encompassed the examination of morphology, stability, and rheological properties for the resulting wa...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,584 Views
17 Pages

This study examines the design and long-term implementation of a feedforward and feedback (FF–FB) mechanism in a control system for cement sulfates applied to all types of cement produced in two mills at a production facility. We compared the r...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
5,123 Views
16 Pages

Investigation on UV Degradation and Mechanism of 6:2 Fluorotelomer Sulfonamide Alkyl Betaine, Based on Model Compound Perfluorooctanoic Acid

  • Naveed Ahmed,
  • Marion Martienssen,
  • Isaac Mbir Bryant,
  • Davide Vione,
  • Maria Concetta Bruzzoniti and
  • Ramona Riedel

The UV treatment of 6:2 FTAB involves the mitigation of this persistent chemical by the impact of ultraviolet radiation, which is known for its resistance to environmental breakdown. UV treatment of PFOA and/or 6:2 FTAB, and the role of responsible s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,996 Views
29 Pages

Comprehensive Modeling of Vacuum Systems Using Process Simulation Software

  • Eduard Vladislavovich Osipov,
  • Daniel Bugembe,
  • Sergey Ivanovich Ponikarov and
  • Artem Sergeevich Ponikarov

Traditional vacuum system designs often rely on a 100% reserve, lacking precision for accurate petrochemical computations under vacuum. This study addresses this gap by proposing an innovative modeling methodology through the deconstruction of a typi...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,587 Views
18 Pages

Influence of Raw Materials and Technological Factors on the Sorption Properties of Blast-Fuel Coke

  • Denis Miroshnichenko,
  • Kateryna Shmeltser,
  • Maryna Kormer,
  • Daryna Sahalai,
  • Serhiy Pyshyev,
  • Oleg Kukhar,
  • Bohdan Korchak and
  • Taras Chervinskyy

The influence of raw material factors (component composition of batches, petrographic characteristics, indicators of proximate and plastometric analyses, granulometric composition) and technological factors (coking period, process temperature) on the...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
1 Citations
3,845 Views
9 Pages

Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is often mooted as a promising and sustainable processing methodology for converting biomass into usable products, including bio-oils, which can potentially alleviate humanity’s reliance on fossil fuels. To date,...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,166 Views
19 Pages

Facile Synthesis Method of Zeolite NaY and Zeolite NaY-Supported Ni Catalyst with High Catalytic Activity for the Conversion of CO2 to CH4

  • Somkiat Krachuamram,
  • Pinit Kidkhunthod,
  • Yingyot Poo-arporn and
  • Kingkaew Chayakul Chanapattharapol

In this work, the facile reflux method was used as a crystallization procedure for zeolite NaY synthesis. The zeolite mixture was aged for 7 days and then refluxed for crystallization at 100 °C for 12 h. The synthesized zeolite NaY was impregnate...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
3,130 Views
10 Pages

Use of Lignite Processing Products as Additives to Road Petroleum Bitumen

  • Serhiy Pyshyev,
  • Denis Miroshnichenko,
  • Taras Chipko,
  • Myroslava Donchenko,
  • Olena Bogoyavlenska,
  • Liudmyla Lysenko,
  • Mykhailo Miroshnychenko and
  • Yuriy Prysiazhnyi

It is known that there are significant deposits of lignite (brown coal) in Ukraine, particularly in categories A + B + C1. At the same time, certain technical and legal obstacles limit its use as an energy carrier. Therefore, new methods of using lig...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,127 Views
18 Pages

Optimizing Extract Preparation from Laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) Leaves Using a Pulsed Electric Field

  • Theodoros Chatzimitakos,
  • Vassilis Athanasiadis,
  • Dimitrios Kalompatsios,
  • Konstantina Kotsou,
  • Martha Mantiniotou,
  • Eleni Bozinou and
  • Stavros I. Lalas

This study explores the bioactive compound extraction from laurel (Laurus nobilis L.) leaves using a pulsed electric field (PEF) as a standalone extraction technique. The primary parameters impacting the extraction process were optimized through resp...

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