The effect of the silicon to aluminum ratio (SAR) and alkali metal cations on adsorption and diffusion properties of ZSM-5 and silicate-1 zeolites was investigated using n-hexane as the model probe via giant canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) and molecular...
Spent methanol-to-propylene (MTP) catalysts have a large specific surface area and high porosity but are usually directly disposed of in landfills, and recycling is rare. In this study, spent MTP catalyst was moderately dealuminized with acids and et...
The relatively stable MOFs Alfum, MIL-160, DUT-4, DUT-5, MIL-53-TDC, MIL-53, UiO-66, UiO-66-NH2, UiO-66(F)4, UiO-67, DUT-67, NH2-MIL-125, MIL-125, MIL-101(Cr), ZIF-8, ZIF-11 and ZIF-7 were studied for their C6 sorption properties. An understanding of...
n-Hexane, a common low-polarity volatile organic compound (VOC), significantly contributes to atmospheric pollution and poses serious risks to human health. Activated carbon adsorption is the primary industrial method for purifying n-hexane-laden was...
Silicone and pure organic binders were used to develop FAU-type zeolite coatings applied on pre-treated aluminum substrates by using a spraying method and then cured under specific conditions. The influence of the amount of binder on adhesion propert...
The pharmacologically relevant physicochemical properties of the antiandrogen drug bicalutamide (BCL) have been determined for the first time. Solubility in aqueous solution, 1-octanol, n-hexane, and ethanol was measured by the shake flask method in...
This study investigated the permeation behaviors of n-hexane and 2-methylpentane through two-types of silicalite-1 membranes that have different pore-connectivity. The permeation mechanisms of these hydrocarbons were able to be explained by the adsor...
The reactive adsorption desulfurization (RADS) of a model gasoline n-hexane containing thiophene was carried out with a NiO/ZnO-Al2O3-SiO2 adsorbent in N2 and H2, respectively. A declining RADS trend has been observed in N2, without the presence of H...
This study is based on an experiment and a molecular dynamics simulation to investigate the distribution states and property variation laws of crude oil in nanopores, aiming to provide theoretical support for efficient unconventional oil and gas deve...
A mixture of canola oil (Co), n-hexane (Hex), and ethyl alcohol (Et) was proposed as a new energy material for powering diesel engines. For this purpose, surface tension, density, and viscosity measurements, as well as engine tests, were performed fo...
Carbon-silica composites with nanoporous structures were synthesized for the adsorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), taking tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as the silicon source and activated carbon powder as the carbon source. The preparati...
Because of the growing demand for high-quality fuels, the light cycle oil fraction improvement including cetane number improvement is important. The main way to reach this improvement is the ring opening of cyclic hydrocarbons, and a highly effective...
The effect of solvent polarity on the quality of self-assembled n-octadecanethiol (C18SH) on Cu surfaces was systematically analyzed using first-principles calculations. The results indicate that the adsorption energy for C18SH on a Cu surface is −3....
Microporous organic polymers and related porous materials have been applied in a wide range of practical applications such as adsorption, catalysis, adsorption, and sensing fields. However, some limitations, like wide pore size distribution, may limi...
Radioactive iodine-capturing materials are urgently needed for the emerging challenges in nuclear waste disposal. The various pore structures of covalent organic frameworks (COFs) render them promising candidates for efficient iodine adsorption. Howe...
Adsorption of sulfur compoundsby porous materials is an effective way to produce cleaner diesel fuel.In this study, adsorption of refractory thiophenic sulfur compounds, i.e., benzothiophene (BT), dibenzothiophene (DBT), and 4,6-dimethyldibenzothioph...
The deactivation pattern of a “model” Ni/MgO catalyst in the pre-reforming of n-hexane with steam (T, 450 °C; P, 5–15 bar) is reviewed. The influence of the steam-to-carbon ratio (S/C, 1.5–3.5) on the rate of catalyst fouling by coking is ascertaine...
As one of the main nuclear wastes generated in the process of nuclear fission, radioactive iodine has attracted worldwide attention due to its harm to public safety and environmental pollution. Therefore, it is of crucial importance to develop materi...
Cellulose-based aerogel has attracted considerable attention for its excellent adsorption capacity, biodegradability, and renewability. However, it is considered eco-unfriendly due to defibrillation of agriculture waste and requires harmful/expensive...
In this communication, the single element version of the fractional Maxwell model (single-FMM or Scott–Blair model) is adopted to quantify the observed behavior of the linear interfacial dilational viscoelasticity. This mathematical tool is app...
A simple photolysis route was proposed to prepare Amphiphilic Janus Particles (AJP) based on SiO2 microspheres. The surface of SiO2 microspheres were modified by photoactive alkoxysilane, which was synthesized by dealcoholization condensation of 6-ni...
Catalytic dehydroaromatization of n-alkanes into high-value aromatics has garnered extensive interest from both academia and industry. Our group has previously reported that phosphorus-doped carbon materials exhibit high selectivity for C-H bond acti...
The study of aliphatic compounds adsorption on activated carbon can be carried out from the energetic change involved in the interaction; the energy values can be determined from isotherms or by the immersion enthalpy. Vapor phase adsorption isotherm...
In this study, density functional theory (DFT) was used to analyze the processes that govern the interactions among triethylaluminum (TEAL), the Ziegler–Natta (ZN) catalyst, and the inhibitory compounds dimethylamine (DMA) and diethylamine (DEA...
Two vapochromic dyes (DMx and DM) were synthesized to be used for textile-based sensors detecting the vapor phase of organic solvents. They were designed to show sensitive color change properties at a low concentration of vapors at room temperature....
With the intensification of human activities, a large amount of oil and organic solvent waste has been created, resulting in serious ecological and environmental pollution. Therefore, how to balance environmental benefits and economic benefits contro...
Biochar is a carbon-rich material derived from the pyrolysis of biomass. It is drawing more attention for air pollutant control because of its low cost, abundant feedstocks, and environmental sustainability. This review examines the application of en...
To reduce environmental pollution caused by volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released during asphalt application, various porous materials have been used to adsorb asphalt VOCs due to their rich pore structures. However, asphalt VOCs are so complex...
The study of medicinal plants and their active compounds is relevant to maintaining knowledge of traditional medicine and to the development of new drugs of natural origin with lower environmental impact. From the seeds of the Brazilian plant Pterodo...
Oil spills and chemical leakages are a serious source of pollution in oceans and rivers, and have attracted worldwide attention. Many scientists are currently engaged in the development of oil–water separation technology. In this study, the umb...
Canola oil (RO) is increasingly being considered as a potential lubricant for various types of abrasive materials. Unfortunately, its properties such as wettability, surface tension (ST), adhesion work and dynamic viscosity do not always meet the req...
This research work focuses on the isolation and thermo-chemical modification of cellulose and its application as an adsorbent for the removal of organic pollutants. The used cellulose was collected from a locally available plant (Olive Europa) common...
This work presents a comprehensive approach for the justification of the reagent regime of coal flotation by investigating the interfacial characteristics of flotation phases with various techniques. For the energy characterization of the surface pro...
Garcinia lanceifolia Roxb. (Rupohi thekera), an underutilized minor fruit from Assam, holds significant potential as it exhibits substantial traditional medicinal properties. However, its preservation and utilization remain limited, necessitating eff...
Spent automobile catalysts can be an important source of platinum for industry applications. Low-cost and simple technologies for platinum recovery from this source are sought, especially involving the application of green adsorbents. Honeycomb biowa...
β-carbolines (harman and norharman) are potentially mutagenic and have been reported in some vegetable oils. Sesame seed oil is obtained from roasted sesame seeds. During sesame oil processing, roasting is the key procedure to aroma enhancement,...
Bulk nanobubbles (NBs) are remarkably long-lived in liquids, yet the molecular mechanisms underpinning their stability remain unresolved. In this work, 50 ns all-atom molecular dynamics simulations were performed to investigate how gas identity (O2,...
l-menthol is one of the most popular flavors in the world. The separation of menthol enantiomers is crucial because of the unpleasant taste of d-menthol. This work presents the chiral separation of racemic menthol by simulated moving bed chromatograp...
Due to its lightweight and superior adsorption properties, carbon foam is frequently employed for the removal of heavy metal pollutants from aqueous solutions. In this study, a novel modified carbon foam (M-CF) was successfully synthesized for the ef...
Commiphora myrrha (T.Nees) Engl. resin extracts were prepared via immersion in extraction solvents (hot water, DMSO, hexane, ethanol, and methanol) which have various physical properties, such as different polarity and dielectric constant values. Met...
A general strategy for preparing shaped toluene methylation catalysts with enhanced para-selectivity and stability is developed by extruding ZSM-5 zeolite with attapulgite as a binder. The novel attapulgite/ZSM-5 extrudate exhibited significantly hig...
In this study, the effect of various immobilization methods on the biochemical properties of phospholipase C (PLC) from Bacillus cereus obtained from the oily soil located in Sfax, Tunisia, was described. Different supports were checked: octyl sephar...
The work presents Pd-containing catalysts for practical application with enhanced low-temperature activity in the complete oxidation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using innovative combinations of reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and alumina. The c...
In this paper, an environmentally friendly polyacrylonitrile-based (PAN-based) composite membrane with a Janus structure for wastewater treatment was successfully fabricated. To achieve the optimum adsorption of PAN-based Janus composite membrane, th...
Microenvironment modification within nanoconfinement can maximize the catalytic activity of enzymes. Phospholipase A1 (PLA1) has been used as the biocatalyst to produce high value L-α-glycerylphosphorylcholine (L-α-GPC) through hydrolysis...