{"title":"EBS-TA@ZIF-67 Heterostructured Fillers for Enhanced Corrosion Protection and Fire Resistance of Waterborne Epoxy Coatings","authors":"Xinying Huang, Chenyu Huang, Ruiqin Guo, Li Zhang, Delong Xie, Xinxin Sheng","doi":"10.1021/acs.iecr.6c03831","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.6c03831","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Inthis work, a tannic acid-functionalized EBS-TA@ZIF-67 (BTZ)heterostructure was fabricated via in situ growth of ZIF-67 onto etchedbasalt scales (EBS) premodified with tannic acid (TA). Subsequently,the as-prepared BTZ was incorporated into the waterborne epoxy (WEP)to formulate the composite coating. It is found that the resultingcomposite coating, containing only 0.4 wt % BTZ, exhibits substantiallyenhanced overall performance. Electrochemical testing reveals thatafter 42 days of exposure to 3.5 wt % NaCl solution, the |Z<sub>0.01 Hz</sub>| value of the 4-BTZ/WEP coating increases by nearly 2 orders ofmagnitude relative to the neat WEP coating, highlighting its superiorbarrier capability. Furthermore, the peak heat release rate (PHRR)of the composite coating declines by 13.5% compared with the pristineWEP, reflecting markedly improved fire safety. This study demonstratesthat the synergistic integration of basalt-derived scaffolds withZIF-67 provides a viable pathway toward waterborne epoxy compositecoatings with exceptional corrosion resistance and flame retardancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":39,"journal":{"name":"Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research","volume":"65 40","pages":"21661–21674"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149173930","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}
Bahman Mohammadkhani, Philip Boahene, Ajay K. Dalai
{"title":"Modified CNT-Supported Fe Catalysts for Enhanced CO2 Hydrogenation in Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis","authors":"Bahman Mohammadkhani, Philip Boahene, Ajay K. Dalai","doi":"10.1021/acs.iecr.6c02585","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acs.iecr.6c02585","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Fischer–Tropsch synthesis (FTS) is a promisingroute forthe sustainable production of synthetic fuels and light olefins fromCO<sub>2</sub>-derived syngas. Iron-based catalysts are widely studieddue to their high CO<sub>2</sub> conversion ability and low cost;however, improving light-olefin selectivity while maintaining highCO<sub>2</sub> conversion remains challenging. In this study, Fe-basedcatalysts supported on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were synthesized andoptimized using a statistical design of experiments (DOE) approachin Design-Expert software. Catalysts with different Fe/K ratios wereevaluated for CO<sub>2</sub> hydrogenation under industrial conditions(280 °C, 2 MPa, H<sub>2</sub>/CO<sub>2</sub> = 3, GHSV = 2000h<sup>–1</sup>). The optimum catalyst was further promotedwith Cu, Co, and Zn to examine synergistic effects. Characterizationby XRD, BET, TGA, ICP, XPS, and FTIR revealed important structure–performancerelationships. The addition of 3 wt % Co significantly enhanced catalyticactivity and increased light-olefin selectivity to nearly 50 mol %by modifying the active-site structure and electronic environment.</p>","PeriodicalId":39,"journal":{"name":"Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research","volume":"65 40","pages":"21564–21581"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149091591","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}
Suraj Shivaramakrishnan,Razieh Etezadi,Linghao Zhao,Reza Khalighi,Rongchen Wang,Jun Cao,Theodore T. Tsotsis
{"title":"Digital Twin for\u0000Hydrogen Production from Waste Biomass:\u0000A Comprehensive Framework for Design, Optimization, and Control","authors":"Suraj Shivaramakrishnan,Razieh Etezadi,Linghao Zhao,Reza Khalighi,Rongchen Wang,Jun Cao,Theodore T. Tsotsis","doi":"10.1021/acs.iecr.6c03140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.6c03140","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract This paper presents a digital twin (DT) framework for the design, optimization, and real-time control of a pilot-scale hydrogen (H2) production system based on the thermochemical gasification of waste biomass. The pilot-scale system has a nominal maximum H2 production rate of 45 kg/day. It comprises of a downdraft gasifier; a reactive and adsorption system (RAS), consisting of a water gas shift (WGS) reactor and a multistage adsorption-based purification system for impurity removal, and a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) unit to produce high-purity H2. The DT model, implemented in MATLAB and DO-MORE software, serves as a virtual replica of the physical plant. Its use allowed the design and construction of the pilot-scale system based solely on lab-scale-generated catalytic reaction kinetics and adsorption-based purification studies. Model validation was conducted in Phase I of the project employing synthetic syngas mixtures representative of oxygen/steam-blown gasification conditions at a feed flow rate of 10 SCFM and a H2 production rate of ∼21 kg/day. The DT demonstrated good accuracy in predicting system temperatures (RMSE = 13.82 °C, MAE = 11.3 °C, MAPE = 2.9%) and gas compositions and conversion (RMSE = 1.7%, MAE = 1.71%, MAPE = 2.1%), confirming its reliable representation of reaction kinetics and mass and energy balances. The DT incorporates methodologies that allow for real-time process monitoring, enabling the real-time optimization of heating and liquid flows within the pilot plant, resulting in better thermal management and reduction in utility costs across the RAS system. In Phase II of the project, we will extend this control architecture through the integration of steam and gas flow controllers, thus achieving complete closed-loop control of the system. The system will be operated with real syngas from the gasifier at its maximum operating capacity of 25 SCFM, corresponding to a H2 production output of 45 kg/day. Techno-economic analysis estimates the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH), over a 20 year plant life, operating at such capacity, and a 7% discount rate to be $2.33/kg. These results establish a scalable and economically viable pathway for waste-to-hydrogen production and future commercialization, validating the impact of a DT to enhance process economics at scale.","PeriodicalId":39,"journal":{"name":"Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research","volume":"26 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.2,"publicationDate":"2026-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149210005","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}