Xiaobing Wang, Xingliang Song, Xiaoxue Jiang, An Jin, Dong Li, Junfeng Gu, Lu Wang
{"title":"Study on the Desalination and Regeneration Performance of PBA/AC Electrode Enhanced by MCDI","authors":"Xiaobing Wang, Xingliang Song, Xiaoxue Jiang, An Jin, Dong Li, Junfeng Gu, Lu Wang","doi":"10.1002/ceat.202300531","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202300531","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The research focuses on desalting and regenerating wastewater using membrane capacitive deionization (MCDI) systems with Prussian blue analog and activated carbon electrodes in batch experiments. The experimental results show that the optimized operational parameters for achieving superior deionization regeneration performance in membrane capacitors comprise a voltage magnitude of −1.6 V, a desorption flow rate of 30 mL min<sup>−1</sup>, and an electrode regeneration duration of 25 min. The MCDI system achieves a desorption amount of 45.87 mg g<sup>−1</sup>, a remarkable regeneration rate of 99.23 % under the optimized operating conditions. The MCDI system demonstrates a desorption amount and regeneration rate that are 22.56 mg g<sup>−1</sup> and 17.47 % higher, respectively, compared to the traditional capacitive deionization system.</p>","PeriodicalId":10083,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering & Technology","volume":"47 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142665935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dr. Mahmood M. S. Abdullah, Prof. Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Ms. Norah A. Faqihi
{"title":"Amphiphilic Ionic Liquids for Chemical Separation of Crude Oil Emulsions","authors":"Dr. Mahmood M. S. Abdullah, Prof. Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Ms. Norah A. Faqihi","doi":"10.1002/ceat.202400058","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202400058","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This work aims to synthesize novel amphiphilic ionic liquids (AILs), AH-PM, and AD-PM as well as apply them to chemically demulsifying crude oil emulsions. Two AILs containing different long alkyl chains were synthesized and characterized using several techniques. The surface and interfacial indicated AILs’ surface activity and ability to form micelles. For that, the demulsification efficacy (DE) of these AILs was explored using different factors affecting, e.g., AIL dose, settling time (ST), water content, and temperature. The results indicated that the AIL hydrophobicity resulting from the longer alkyl chain could improve AIL DE. Moreover, increased AIL dose, ST, water content, and temperature improved DE.</p>","PeriodicalId":10083,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering & Technology","volume":"47 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edgar Uquiche, Edith Cayupán, Claudia Marillán, Paulina Sepúlveda
{"title":"Supercritical CO2 Extraction From Leptocarpha rivularis Stalks Using Box–Behnken Design","authors":"Edgar Uquiche, Edith Cayupán, Claudia Marillán, Paulina Sepúlveda","doi":"10.1002/ceat.202400059","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202400059","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The effect of temperature, pressure, and specific solvent consumption on extraction yield from <i>Leptocarpha rivularis</i> stalks was studied using a Box–Behnken design. The effect of pressure on extraction yield was the most important, followed by temperature and specific solvent consumption (<i>p </i>≤ 0.05). The extraction yield correlated (<i>p </i>≤ 0.05) positively with the CO<sub>2</sub> density. A diffusion model adequately described the cumulative extraction curve with the highest yield at the selected extraction condition. The inhibition of linoleic acid oxidation and the inhibition of lipoxygenase enzyme were higher in the supercritical (SC) extract than in the hydroethanolic extract. SC extraction could be used to isolate compounds from <i>L. rivularis</i> stalks with functional value.</p>","PeriodicalId":10083,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering & Technology","volume":"47 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Kinetic and Parametric Studies on Oleic Acid Esterification Catalyzed by Purolite CT151","authors":"Prof. Dr. Oğuzhan İlgen, MSc. Elif Baytaş","doi":"10.1002/ceat.202400141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202400141","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, the impact of reaction parameters, reaction kinetics, and mechanism on the esterification of oleic acid with methanol using Purolite CT151 as a heterogeneous catalyst was investigated. The effects of molar ratio, reaction time, and catalyst amount were examined. The highest oleic acid conversion of 84 % was achieved under the following conditions: methanol/oleic acid molar ratio of 12:1, 20 wt. % catalyst amounts, a reaction time of 7 h, and a reaction temperature of 67 °C. The surface characterization was performed with FTIR and scanning electron microscope analysis. The proposed reaction model was based on the Eley–Rideal mechanism, where methanol adsorbed onto the catalyst surface reacted with oleic acid before water desorption.</p>","PeriodicalId":10083,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering & Technology","volume":"47 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142666143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nutritional Requirements and Fermentation Condition for Acetic Acid Production From Agricultural Fruit Waste","authors":"Yashini Selvanathan, Saleha Shamsudin, Norazwina Zainol, Nasratun Masngut","doi":"10.1002/ceat.202300581","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202300581","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Studies on agricultural fruit waste fermentation for acetic acid production have focused on understanding its nutrient requirements. The present systematic literature review aimed to assess the potential and additional nutrients necessary for optimised acetic acid production from fruit waste. Fermentation conditions and techniques employed for the alcoholic and acetous fermentation stages were also evaluated to establish their significant effects on acetic acid yield.</p>","PeriodicalId":10083,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering & Technology","volume":"48 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lorna Jeffery Minggu, Nur Azlina Adris, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rozan Mohamad Yunus, Dr. Khuzaimah Arifin, ChM. Dr. Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed, Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohammad B. Kassim
{"title":"Photoelectrochemical Technology for Solar Fuel: Green Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide Capture, and Ammonia Production","authors":"Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lorna Jeffery Minggu, Nur Azlina Adris, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rozan Mohamad Yunus, Dr. Khuzaimah Arifin, ChM. Dr. Mohamad Azuwa Mohamed, Prof. ChM. Dr. Mohammad B. Kassim","doi":"10.1002/ceat.202300589","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ceat.202300589","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Photoelectrochemical (PEC) technology is a promising strategy that can directly convert sunlight into chemical energy. Direct solar water splitting through the PEC process is a desirable method for green hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) production. This technology has also the potential to capture CO<sub>2</sub> and convert it into fuels using sunlight and water, besides converting N<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O to produce ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>), which acts as transportable H<sub>2</sub> storage. The cracking of NH<sub>3</sub> to produce H<sub>2</sub> can also be accomplished using PEC technology. Despite improved PEC performance having been shown, stability, efficiency, and scalability issues still need to be resolved. Even so, PEC technology has much potential as a clean and sustainable solution for addressing global energy and environmental challenges.</p>","PeriodicalId":10083,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering & Technology","volume":"47 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142525065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dr. Ilyass Jellal, Dr. Hugues Vergnes, Prof. Brigitte Caussat
{"title":"Fluidized Bed Chemical Vapor Deposition of Copper on Micronic Alumina Powders","authors":"Dr. Ilyass Jellal, Dr. Hugues Vergnes, Prof. Brigitte Caussat","doi":"10.1002/ceat.202400253","DOIUrl":"10.1002/ceat.202400253","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Uniformly coating micronic particles with metals is of main interest for a broad range of applications. This study demonstrates the feasibility of depositing pure copper on the surface of micronic alumina particles by the fluidized bed chemical vapor deposition process from the cheap and nontoxic copper acetylacetonate precursor. Thanks to the development of a preconditioning protocol, a complete fluidization of the particles organized as porous agglomerates was reached. The coating of the individual particles was favored by using conditions involving low deposition rates. The influence of key operating parameters on the process behavior and on the characteristics of the deposit was studied. The deposited copper was of cubic crystal structure without carbon nor oxide contamination.</p>","PeriodicalId":10083,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering & Technology","volume":"47 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142255802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}