Min Kyung Sung , Jin Young Heo , Seonhye Jang , Hansol Kim , Youngdo Jeong , Sang-Jae Lee , Seong-Bo Kim , Sung Tae Kim
{"title":"SpyTag/SpyCatcher-ligated nanostructured lipid carriers for active mammary cancer targeting","authors":"Min Kyung Sung , Jin Young Heo , Seonhye Jang , Hansol Kim , Youngdo Jeong , Sang-Jae Lee , Seong-Bo Kim , Sung Tae Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs) are the second generation of lipid nanoparticles for delivering pharmaceutical drugs. The current study aimed to improve the cellular uptake of NLCs by preparing surface functionalization. In this study, surface-functionalized NLCs were prepared by conjugating affibody molecules targeting HER2 or the cell-penetrating peptide TAT using the SpyTag/SpyCatcher system for enhanced cellular uptake. The cellular uptake and internalization mechanisms of functionalized NLCs were evaluated. NLCs were successfully prepared with nanosized lipid particles (<160 nm) and maintained storage stability, which was assessed by particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential values. Functionalized NLCs with HER2 affibody or TAT peptide were endocytosed when taken up by various cell lines, including SK-BR-3, MCF-7, MDA-MB-231, and HeLa, which were evaluated by flow cytometry and confocal microscopy analysis. These results demonstrated that surface functionalization significantly enhanced the cellular uptake and concomitant cytotoxicity of the NLCs. These findings suggest that the SpyTag/SpyCatcher-based strategy is effective for surface functionalization of lipid-based drug carriers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 488-496"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278263","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ali Dashan , Ghasem Bahlakeh , Bahram Ramezanzadeh
{"title":"Novel dopamine loaded Zn-Co-coreshell-MOF decorated Ti3C2 MXene nano-layers reinforced epoxy composite; toward smart steel rebar corrosion control in the simulated concrete pore solution","authors":"Ali Dashan , Ghasem Bahlakeh , Bahram Ramezanzadeh","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span>Despite epoxy coatings, civil engineering still struggles with steel rebar corrosion in concrete. Long-term protection ability of epoxy coatings is limited by coating damage, which causes micro-cracking and permeability. APTES and a core–shell metal–organic framework (MOF) system based on ZIF-67 and ZIF-8 with dopamine as an active corrosion inhibitor were used to modify MXene nanolayers as an advanced material to address these issues. Advanced characterization methods like FT-IR, XRD, TGA, BET, and FE-SEM confirmed the modified MXene and MOF particle synthesis. Later performance tests showed that the composite was more protective than the blank epoxy sample. Pull-off adhesion tests showed that the inhibitor-encapsulated sample lost 13.2 % adhesion, compared to 71.78 % for the blank epoxy sample. The blank epoxy sample had a separation radius of 5.3 mm in cathodic disbondment testing, while the optimal sample had 4.2 mm, indicating better adhesion retention. Salt spray testing showed fewer blisters in MOF-nanoparticle-containing samples, indicating anti-corrosion. In phase solution corrosion testing at 48 h post-immersion, the inhibitor-enhanced sample had 4.32-fold higher </span>corrosion resistance than the blank epoxy sample. Active protection was evaluated through scratch tests, where the blank epoxy sample exhibited a log |Z| value of 5.795 at 10 mHz, while the inhibitor-containing sample showed a higher value of 6.828, indicating enhanced resistance. After 30 days of immersion in a simulated concrete environment, the neat epoxy displayed a log |Z| </span><sub>10mHz</sub> of 9.09, whereas the optimized, inhibitor-loaded sample demonstrated an improved value of 10.35, confirming superior long-term corrosion mitigation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 515-532"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278267","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Se-Bin Lee , Mi Yeon Ha , Gun-Jae Jeong , Dae Hyeok Yang , Jin Eun , Yasuhiko Iwasaki , Hae Kwan Park , Heung Jae Chun
{"title":"Investigation on biomimetic mineralization and its effect on MG-63 cell behavior on poly L-lactic acid surfaces through poly (2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine) conjugation","authors":"Se-Bin Lee , Mi Yeon Ha , Gun-Jae Jeong , Dae Hyeok Yang , Jin Eun , Yasuhiko Iwasaki , Hae Kwan Park , Heung Jae Chun","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span><span><span>The purpose of this study was to introduce phosphate groups into orthopedic polymeric material, so that they adsorb </span>calcium ions<span> when in contact with body fluids and form hydroxycarbonate apatite (HCA), thereby encouraging </span></span>biomimetic<span> mineralization. To this end, poly L-lactic acid (PLLA) discs were conjugated with poly (2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine-co-2-aminoethyl </span></span>methacrylate<span> hydrochloride) (PLLA/PMPC) to introduce phosphate groups to provide mineralization sites on the surface of PLLA. PLLA discs were treated with NaOH and ethanol to create OH and COOH groups on the surface, then coupled with the amine groups of PMPC in a condensation reaction<span><span>. For biomimetic mineralization, PLLA/PMPC discs were immersed in </span>simulated body fluid<span><span> (SBF) for 14 days to induce HCA formation (PLLA-PMPC/HCA). The surface modification was analyzed using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning </span>electron microscopy (SEM), contact angle measurements, and X-ray Diffraction (XRD). </span></span></span></span><em>In vitro</em><span><span> experiments showed PLLA-PMPC/HCA discs enhanced adhesion and proliferation of MG-63 cells compared to control and PLLA-PMPC discs. HCA formation was found to contribute to fibronectin adsorption, promoting </span>focal adhesion<span><span>. PLLA-PMPC/HCA discs contributed to increased integrins (α5 and β1) and </span>FAK<span> expression for focal adhesion and induced downstream signaling of the FAK-MAPK and PI3K-AKT pathways for proliferation.</span></span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 411-422"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278290","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lanxi Yu , Jiaxiang Wei , Renxi Fang , Keliang Pan , Jin Chen , Yi Tang , Chunjie Yan , Sen Zhou
{"title":"Preparation of Mn-Ce double-doped MCM-41 and its adsorption catalytic performance on benzene VOCs","authors":"Lanxi Yu , Jiaxiang Wei , Renxi Fang , Keliang Pan , Jin Chen , Yi Tang , Chunjie Yan , Sen Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span>In recent years, with the rapid development of industry and transportation, the emission of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) has significantly increased, with benzene compounds becoming the primary pollutant due to their high toxicity and concentration. This has led to an urgent need for effective control of benzene pollution. In this study, we prepared Ce/Mn@MCM-41, which exhibited a larger specific surface area and more adsorption sites than MCM-41, addressing the limitations of MCM-41 in VOC adsorption and catalysis. During </span>catalytic oxidation<span> experiments, Ce/Mn@MCM-41 demonstrated excellent performance for five benzene VOCs. Specifically, the catalytic oxidation temperatures (T</span></span><sub>10</sub> and T<sub>90</sub><span><span>) for toluene were between 281 ∼ 324 °C and 396 ∼ 497 °C, respectively, with catalytic efficiency reaching 99 % after 12 h. In adsorption tests, the capacities for benzene, toluene, chlorobenzene, </span>ethylbenzene, and xylene were 87.35, 286.64, 619.09, 558.02, and 762.92 mg·g</span><sup>−1</sup><span><span><span>, respectively. The adsorption process followed a specific model, emphasizing the role of </span>multilayer adsorption and </span>mesoporous<span> structure. The Ce and Mn loading increased adsorption sites. In conclusion, Ce/Mn@MCM-41 composites exhibited high removal efficiency for benzene VOCs, offering a promising solution for industrial exhaust gas purification and environmental protection.</span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 474-487"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278262","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yaoxuan Wang , Haiyu Li , Xiaolin Guo , Hongbing Du , Yanxin Zhuang , Pengfei Xing
{"title":"Study on the carbothermal reduction process of SiO2-Fe2O3-Al2O3-CaO system in coal gasification fine slag","authors":"Yaoxuan Wang , Haiyu Li , Xiaolin Guo , Hongbing Du , Yanxin Zhuang , Pengfei Xing","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.04.057","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.04.057","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The Si-Fe-Al-Ca alloy preparation from coal gasification fine slag (CGFS) by high-temperature carbothermal reduction provides an effective way to realize the high-value utilization of solid waste, solve environmental problems caused by waste accumulation, and reduce the production cost of ferrosilicon alloys. However, the carbothermal reduction mechanism of the complex quaternary SiO<sub>2</sub>-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-CaO system in CGFS is still unclear, which is difficult to explain by existing theories. In this study, CGFS was used with petroleum coke as an additional reducing agent to prepare Si-Fe-Al-Ca alloys by high-temperature carbothermal reduction, and the intermediate state of the smelting process was observed by slice analysis of the rapidly cooled product. The carbothermal reduction process and mechanism of the SiO<sub>2</sub>-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-CaO quaternary oxide system were discussed in depth in conjunction with thermodynamic calculations by FactSage software. The results show that the carbothermal reduction process of the SiO<sub>2</sub>-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-CaO system can be divided into three stages, the first stage of rapid generation FeSi and SiC; the second stage of the reaction of a small amount of Al<sub>4</sub>C<sub>3</sub> and CaC<sub>2</sub> with SiO<sub>2</sub>; the third stage of the reaction of CaO, Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> with SiC. In the third stage, the reaction of SiC with CaO and Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> is the main reaction to generate Ca and Al. The mass-generated SiC whiskers block the C particles from oxides causing the difficulty of smelting CGFS. The complexity of the phase composition of the alloy is due to the generation of Fe-Si alloy and Si-Al-Ca alloy at different stages of the reaction, which alternately fell into the alloy melt pool with gravity.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 266-274"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chenglin Zhang, Jiangpeng Li, Su Zhan, Wenjun Jiang, Feng Zhou
{"title":"H2O2-assisted metallic Bi-loaded Bi2Sn2O7 for efficient photocatalytic marine bacteria removal","authors":"Chenglin Zhang, Jiangpeng Li, Su Zhan, Wenjun Jiang, Feng Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The notorious issue of hazardous growth in ballast water and its potential for widespread diffusion pose significant challenges to the sustainable development of maritime transportation economies. Here, a simplified and sustainable method is presented for synthesizing metallic Bi-doped Bi<sub>2</sub>Sn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>, assisted by H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> to construct a Fenton-like system for the photocatalytic inactivation of marine bacteria. The introduction of metallic Bi is beneficial to the overall sterilization improvement, notably, the 3BBSO (Bi/Bi<sub>2</sub>Sn<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>) exhibits optimal selectivity in marine bacteria inactivation, with improved decomposition of H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub>. The combination of metallic Bi and additional H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> contributes to the separation of photo-generated charges and the production of •OH radicals, thereby enhancing sterilization efficiency in natural seawater. Furthermore, characterization results demonstrate that the metallic Bi act as a pivotal active sites for the enrichment of free electrons and adsorption centers for •OH, increasing the light absorption range and promoting photocatalytic bacterial inactivation. DFT simulations suggest that metallic Bi provides an optimal position for H<sub>2</sub>O<sub>2</sub> abundance, utilizing aggregated electrons to generate more •OH radicals. This sustainable framework offers valuable insights into the treatment of ballast water by deactivating the concentration of marine microorganisms.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 340-349"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278343","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Influence of fine-recycled concrete aggregate derived SiO2 composite on corrosion protection and anti-wear characteristics of zinc and zinc phosphate coatings","authors":"Liju Elias, C.V. Geethanjali, B.I. Bijimol, Anaswara Anil, M.A. Shafna, S.M.A. Shibli","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.009","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.009","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study explores a different strategy to develop SiO<sub>2</sub> composite through the processing of fine-recycled concrete aggregate (f-RCA derived SiO<sub>2</sub> composite) to utilise as an effective additive in hot-dip zinc and zinc-phosphate coatings. The integration of f-RCA derived SiO<sub>2</sub> composite into the Zn and Zn-phosphate coatings results in their structural and morphological reformation, and leads to the formation of coatings with topographical features favorable to offer resistance against corrosion and wear/friction. The overall comparison of protective characteristics of the coatings confirm ‘Zn-phosphate/f-RCA derived SiO<sub>2</sub> composite coating’ as the best with superior corrosion resistance (CR = 0.94 ± 0.02 × 10<sup>−2</sup> mmpy), wear resistance (low specific wear rate of: 3.55 × 10<sup>−5</sup> mm<sup>3</sup>/Nm), and friction resistance (low coefficient of friction of: 0.39). The attractive characteristics of composite coating confirm the use of f-RCA derived SiO<sub>2</sub> composite as the best choice of additive in hot-dip Zn and Zn-phosphate coatings to realize effective structural/morphological reformation favorable to achieve better protection against corrosion and wear, in comparison with the use of pure SiO<sub>2</sub> as additive. Therefore, the approach of developing SiO<sub>2</sub> composite explores in this study may pave new path for the effective utilisation of f-RCA and widen the scope for concrete waste recycling.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 396-410"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eun-Hye Jang , Bolam Kim , Il Kim , You-Kwan Oh , Sungwook Chung
{"title":"Probing the effects of structurally distinct macromolecular additives on CaCO3 crystallization in droplet-based microfluidics","authors":"Eun-Hye Jang , Bolam Kim , Il Kim , You-Kwan Oh , Sungwook Chung","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.04.058","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.04.058","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigated the impact of macromolecular additives on CaCO<sub>3</sub><span> crystallization processes<span><span> by comparing their effects in controlled bulk and microfluidic environments. A droplet-based microfluidic platform integrated with </span>optical microscopy and micro-Raman spectroscopy was employed to systematically investigate the effects of macromolecular additives on the nucleation, growth, and phase transformation processes in confined microfluidic environments. The effects of additives on the nucleation rates were assessed by analyzing the nucleation kinetics of CaCO</span></span><sub>3</sub> crystals formed in the microdroplet reactors, with emphasis on variations in functional group identity, functional group density, and backbone structure. The study provided critical insights into the mechanisms of additive-mediated CaCO<sub>3</sub> crystallization within microfluidic confinement. These findings provide a framework for designing macromolecular additives capable of modulating nucleation and growth to achieve desired crystal characteristics. The microfluidic systems facilitate high-throughput screening and precise process control, offering a promising platform for scalable industrial crystallization technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 275-283"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Diyao Zhang , Sheng Qu , Zijun Peng , Zhenli Liu , Jingkun Yu , Lei Yuan
{"title":"Preparation and research of WC–Cr3C2–Ni coating with efficient resistance to molten steel erosion and high-temperature oxidation","authors":"Diyao Zhang , Sheng Qu , Zijun Peng , Zhenli Liu , Jingkun Yu , Lei Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.011","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.011","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study focused on the threat of molten steel erosion in the failure of the WC–Cr<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub><span><span>–Ni coating on the surface of the crystallization roller. An innovative experimental method for dipping low-melting-point metal surface coatings against high-temperature </span>liquid metal erosion was proposed, filling the gap in experimental technology in this field. The WC–Cr</span><sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub><span>–Ni coating demonstrated excellent resistance to scouring erosion and high-temperature oxidation when exposed to long-term molten steel erosion during service. After 500 tons of steel throughput equivalent, the roller body performance did not decrease, and the hardness of the WC–Cr</span><sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>–Ni coating was only reduced from 1298.75 Hv<sub>0.5</sub> to 1265.21 Hv<sub>0.5</sub> (by only 0.8 %). During the service process, the molten steel could not permeate into the WC–Cr<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub><span><span>–Ni coating, and only micron-sized spherical steel slag particles (particle size 1–3 μm) were left on the </span>coating surface. This study made it clear that the erosion of molten steel played a weak influencing factor in the failure of the production line. The experimental results provide a theoretical basis for the life evaluation of crystallization rollers and the prediction of production line maintenance time.</span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 423-431"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ritik Tomar , Arashdeep Singh , Adam Karaba , Jaroslav Moško , Krzysztof Adam Gawłowski , Nirmal Kumar , Marek Staf , Vineet Singh Sikarwar , Michael Pohořelý
{"title":"Specialized fractionation combined with deep analytics of waste plastic cracking oils for petrochemical operations","authors":"Ritik Tomar , Arashdeep Singh , Adam Karaba , Jaroslav Moško , Krzysztof Adam Gawłowski , Nirmal Kumar , Marek Staf , Vineet Singh Sikarwar , Michael Pohořelý","doi":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jiec.2025.05.012","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Waste plastic cracking oils (WPCO) are currently being considered as potential green feedstock for petrochemical/refinery industries in order to promote chemical recycling. However, the WPCO is a very complex material that does not meet the limits of petrochemical processes. In order to assess the possibility of using WPCO as raw material, a comprehensive analytical characterization and distillation of two wide-boiling WPCO samples from the industry was performed. Fractions boiling in typical ranges were prepared: naphtha (30–180 °C), heavy naphtha (30–250 °C), middle distillate (180–350 °C), and atmospheric residue (> 350 °C). Moreover, other distillation cuts were prepared by distilling every 10 wt% as a separate fraction. We performed a study on the distribution of parameters in narrow fractions. The content of aromatics increased with the boiling temperature in the cases of WPCO-1, but decreased for WPCO-2. WPCO-2 had lower alkanes and final boiling point (FBP) compared to WPCO-1. None of the distillation cuts are suitable for “stand-alone” processing on the steam-cracker without additional treatment. However, some of the obtained fractions could be co-processed with a standard feedstock. This study brings an understanding of WPCO material and the possibilities and limitations of its use as petrochemical input.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":363,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry","volume":"152 ","pages":"Pages 432-442"},"PeriodicalIF":5.9,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145278289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}