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{"title":"A review of printing methods, materials, and artificial intelligence applications in sodium-ion battery manufacturing and management systems","authors":"Anesu Nyabadza ,&nbsp;Achu Titus ,&nbsp;Mayur Makhesana ,&nbsp;Blánaid Fogarty ,&nbsp;Mandana Kariminejad ,&nbsp;Sean Ryan ,&nbsp;Lola Azoulay-Younes ,&nbsp;Ronan McCann ,&nbsp;Marion McAfee ,&nbsp;Ramesh Raghavendra ,&nbsp;Valeria Nicolosi ,&nbsp;Mercedes Vazquez ,&nbsp;Dermot Brabazon","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100787","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100787","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sodium is abundant in the Earth’s crust and presents a promising, more sustainable alternative to lithium for battery technologies. However, achieving comparable electrochemical performance, safety, and recyclability to lithium-ion batteries remains a critical research challenge. This review focuses on printable sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) as a viable pathway to advance next-generation, low-cost, and flexible energy storage devices. Emphasis is placed on printing methods particularly inkjet and screen printing due to their scalability, customizability, and low material waste. Metallic and organic nanomaterials used in battery printing are covered including the main fabrication methods for such inks. Key nanoink parameters such as viscosity (1–15 mPa·s) and surface tension (20–70 mN m⁻¹), as well as rheological indicators like Reynolds and Weber numbers, are reviewed for their impact on print quality and electrode performance. Battery characterization techniques including cyclic voltammetry and galvanostatic charge–discharge methods are discussed. The review explores the emerging integration of artificial intelligence in printable SIB development, covering machine learning for printing optimization, deep learning for state-of-health prediction, and AI-enabled battery waste management. This comprehensive overview offers insight for both new and established researchers exploring the future of printable, sustainable SIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100787"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144231265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Single step high-temperature coating method to make heterogeneous catalyst using piston reactor","authors":"Anchu Ashok ,&nbsp;Ma’moun Al-Rawashdeh","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100786","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100786","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work presents a new high-temperature synthesis coating method ideal to prepare heterogeneous catalysts. It is suitable for adding an active layer of nanoparticles on top of structured substrates such as foams, monolith, and other structured porous supports. The method is based on using a piston reactor which is simply a repurposed conventional internal combustion engine. Catalysts precursors are introduced as part of the liquid fuel injection and the structured support is placed in the exhaust stream, serving as a trap for the nanoparticles formed in the combustion chamber. In this study, carbon and carbon-Ni nanoparticles are coated on copper metal foam and carbon paper to provide experimental evidence and demonstrate the method feasibility. Highly strong and durable coating is confirmed using ultrasonic cleaning method. XRD and XPS analysis confirms the presence of highly pure NiO nanoparticles on the metal foam and carbon paper. SEM analysis shows the uniformity of coating Ni nanoparticles on the substrate. Oxygen evolution reaction shows promising catalytic performance confirming the suitability of this coating method for electrochemical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100786"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144255045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hybridised mechanistic and machine learning digital twins for modelling and optimising chemical processes in flow: A comparative analysis of parallel and series-based hybridisation","authors":"Nur Aliya Nasruddin ,&nbsp;Nazrul Islam ,&nbsp;Sergio Vernuccio ,&nbsp;John Oyekan","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100775","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100775","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the field of chemical engineering, accurate prediction of reaction kinetics and concentration profiles is critical for the design and optimisation of industrial processes. However, achieving accurate predictions under variable or limited data conditions remains a major challenge. Despite the growing interest in hybrid models, a systematic comparison of parallel and series-based hybridisation strategies using empirical flow reactor data for digital twin applications has not yet been established. Here we show that PINN architecture can accurately predict concentration profiles and estimate reaction rate constants under both data-rich and data-scarce conditions, while the SPH+GA framework enhances spatial simulation fidelity and enables system-level optimisation through particle-based modelling. The same PINN architecture can be effectively applied in both forward and inverse modes, accurately predicting concentration profiles and estimating reaction rate constants with errors under 2%, even in data-scarce conditions. The SPH+GA framework enables detailed particle-level simulation and global optimisation, offering insight into spatial dynamics and reactor mixing. This series hybrid model achieved an R<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> up to 0.91 and enabled flexible system tuning. These results underscore the broader value of hybrid mechanistic–machine learning frameworks, particularly for process environments with limited or noisy data. Our findings highlight that while PINNs offer high predictive accuracy and lower computational cost, SPH+GA excels in resolving spatial dynamics and supporting system characterisation. These parallel and series hybrid strategies demonstrate complementary strengths for building robust digital twins of chemical processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100775"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144241922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Green synthesis of castor oil-based polysulfide for recyclable Superhydrophobic filters in continuous and rapid water-petroleum separation","authors":"Masoumehalsadat Rahmati ,&nbsp;Mina Kamani ,&nbsp;Ali Rostami ,&nbsp;Ali Ashraf Derakhshan ,&nbsp;Samin Mozafari ,&nbsp;Donya Bakhshi ,&nbsp;Melina Rashidi","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100782","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100782","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A renewable, high-sulfur-content polysulfide was synthesized via reverse vulcanization of elemental sulfur with castor oil and applied as a coating on cotton fabric to fabricate a superhydrophobic filter. Silanization with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) enabled strong adhesion between the fabric and the castor oil polysulfide (CPS) coating. The resulting Cotton-CPS filter exhibited a water contact angle of 155.3°, demonstrating excellent water repellency. Structural and surface characterizations were performed using FT-IR, H<img>NMR, TGA, FE-SEM, EDS, and X-ray mapping. The filter achieved gravity-driven separation of water–petroleum mixtures with high separation efficiencies (94–98 %) and permeation fluxes up to 8067 L·m⁻²·h⁻¹. Notably, performance remained stable after 10 reuse cycles. This green and scalable approach introduces a novel application of bio-based polysulfide coatings for developing high-performance, recyclable oil–water separation filters with superior efficiency and environmental compatibility compared to conventional systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100782"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144221211","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Novel biochar-based hybrid support catalyst for the selective hydrogenation of 1,3-butadiene: A complete conversion with exceptional deactivation resistance","authors":"Suryamol Nambyaruveettil ,&nbsp;Labeeb Ali ,&nbsp;Mirza Belal Beg ,&nbsp;Abbas Khaleel ,&nbsp;Mohammednoor Altarawneh","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100779","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100779","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Selective hydrogenation of 1,3-butadiene (BD) is an important reaction in producing high-purity olefins for industrial applications. However, catalyst deactivation and selectivity control render the partial hydrogenation reaction of BD to be rather challenging. In this study, we prepared a novel hybrid support made of zeolite and date pits -derived biochar (NZB) for nickel (Ni) -based catalysts. A 15 % Ni catalyst supported on NZB was tested over a wide temperature range of 150–350 °C. The catalyst achieved complete conversion at 200 °C and maintained over 90 % selectivity toward butenes across the tested range. With a turnover frequency (TOF) of 0.018 s⁻¹, high Ni dispersion (32.81 %), and a reduction degree of 70.94 %, the catalyst exhibited strong resistance to deactivation. Using date pits - derived biochar in such an efficient catalyst setup highlights a simple, scalable route toward greener industrial hydrogenation applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100779"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144196141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The removal of hydroxychloroquine and oseltamivir from wastewater using a simulated lab-scale bio-photocatalytic wastewater treatment plant: Activated sludge coupled with calixarene@Nb2CTx@g-C3N4 photocatalytic system","authors":"Lekgowa C. Makola ,&nbsp;Sharon Moeno ,&nbsp;Langelihle N. Dlamini","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100781","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100781","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing concerns on water and environmental quality due to the continuous excessive release of antiviral drugs into water systems have received notable attention world-wide. Thus, the development of sustainable environmental remediation technologies is of interest amongst researchers. Herein, a hyphenated bio-photo degradation system was engineered, utilizing activated sludge and a 5-Calixarene@Nb₂CT_x@g-C₃N₄ photocatalytic reactor set-up. The activated sludge was acclimatized to synthetic wastewater for 25 days, reaching COD removal of above 80 %. Mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSSs) and mixed liquor volatile suspended solids (MLVSSs) used to monitor the concentration of suspended solids and the amount of volatile suspended solids reached optimum values of about 2500 mg.L^-1, where ideal MLVSSs values of 70–80 % of MLSSs were reached to give MLVSSs/MLSSs ratios of 0.7–0.8. In a 250 mL working solution, the optimum photoreactor parameters were pH 4, 20 mg catalyst loading, and an initial pollutant concentration of 5 mg.L^-1. In the hyphenated system, the biodegradation efficiency of 62.5 and 58.1 % for hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) sulphate and oseltamivir (OS) phosphate were obtained, respectively. Photodegradation using 5-CxNbCN increased the removal efficiency to 97.3 and 92.6 % for HCQ and OS, correspondingly. The major contributing reactive oxygen species (ROS) towards the removal of HCQ and OS were <em>e</em>⁻ and •O₂⁻ charge carriers. Degradation efficiency was reduced from 80.8 % (control) to 30.7 % in the presence of p-benzoquinone (<em>e</em>⁻ and •O₂⁻quencher). Plausible OS and HCQ photodegradation fragments were identified using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The parent OS and HCQ ARVs decomposed into smaller organic molecules 3-hydroxycyclohexa-2,5‑dien-1-ylium (<em>m/z</em> = 95.05) and 2-aminobenzaldehyde (<em>m/z</em> = 121.05), respectively. This study paves the way towards the realization of practical applicability of solar-powered photocatalysis in conventional WWTPs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100781"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144196144","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrospun cellulose filters with antiviral properties: review of developments in the last 5 years","authors":"Zoya Hadzhieva,&nbsp;Faina Bider,&nbsp;Hannah Kissel,&nbsp;Andrada-Ioana Damian-Buda,&nbsp;Aldo R. Boccaccini","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100776","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100776","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ongoing global health and environmental crises, such as the outbreak of infectious diseases, contaminated drinking water sources, or air pollution, have increased the demand for exploring functional nonwovens for filtering applications. The current paper presents a literature review on filters made of biodegradable cellulose via electrospinning with antiviral capabilities. Initially, a short overview of the filtration process in relation to the aim application (air or water filtration) is provided. Furthermore, the electrospinning technique, including its setup, parameter adjustments, and potential geometric fiber outcomes is presented considering the targeted applications. The suitability of natural biodegradable cellulose (and its derivatives) for producing nonwoven electrospun antiviral filters is discussed. Finally, a comprehensive summary of the recent publications (2020–2024) reporting on electrospun cellulose-based filters with antiviral properties is provided, followed by a brief discussion on the current challenges and future perspectives in this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100776"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144231264","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immobilization of high-concentration antimony by schwertmannite: Structural incorporation and mineral stability","authors":"Yiming Zhang ,&nbsp;Zhiwei Sun ,&nbsp;Ru Wang ,&nbsp;Hua Li ,&nbsp;Xiaomeng Wang ,&nbsp;Guanyu Zheng","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100780","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100780","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Antimony (Sb) is a priority pollutant frequently co-occurring with arsenic (As) in mining-impacted environments. The speciation, mobility, and fate of Sb in the environment are intricately linked to its interactions with iron minerals at micro-interfaces. This study investigated the immobilization behavior and mechanisms of Sb(III) and Sb(V) at relatively high environmental concentrations onto schwertmannite (Sch), a common iron mineral prevalent in mining areas, with ferrihydrite (Fh) serving as a reference. Batch adsorption experiments demonstrated that Sb(V) adsorption was favored at low pH, whereas Sb(III) adsorption increased significantly at higher pH levels. The maximum adsorption capacities of Sch for Sb(V) and Sb(III) was determined to be 100.8 mg/g and 111.1 mg/g, respectively, at pH 7.0. Sequential extraction and spectroscopic analyses revealed that Sb immobilization on Sch occurred through hydroxyl complexation, structural incorporation, and surface precipitation mechanisms, with sulfate exchange also contributing to the immobilization of Sb(V). Additionally, Sb adsorption increased the mineral stability, enhancing the resistance to acidic dissolution. The co-existing As influenced Sb adsorption, with As(III) exerting a stronger inhibitory effect on Sb(III) adsorption. These findings reveal the immobilization behavior and mechanisms of high-concentration Sb by Sch, emphasizing the critical roles of structural incorporation and surface precipitation in Sb immobilization. This study offers new insights into the geochemical behavior of Sb and provides guidance for its remediation in contaminated environments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100780"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144139486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Optimization of the flocculating capacity of a new micro-atomization extract from a Nostoc cyanobacterium species from the High Andes","authors":"Yudith Choque-Quispe ,&nbsp;Aydeé M. Solano-Reynoso ,&nbsp;David Choque-Quispe ,&nbsp;Carlos A. Ligarda-Samanez ,&nbsp;Betsy S. Ramos-Pacheco ,&nbsp;Yovana Flores-Ccorisapra ,&nbsp;Yakov Felipe Carhuarupay-Molleda","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100777","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100777","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wastewater from domestic sources presents significant challenges for treatment and reuse. Conventional treatment methods often depend on chemical coagulants and flocculants, which can pose serious risks to both human health and aquatic ecosystems. As a result, there is an increasing interest in substituting these chemicals with more sustainable and natural alternatives. However, the method used to extract these natural materials determines their active components and efficacy. This study aims to optimize the flocculating capacity of a novel micro-atomized extract derived from a <em>Nostoc</em> cyanobacterium species found in the High Andes for the treatment of synthetic wastewater. Synthetic wastewater was prepared, and a mixture of the coagulant aluminum sulfate (AS) and the <em>Nostoc</em> (NS<em>)</em> extract as flocculant was added at different concentrations, pH levels, and agitation velocities, following a factorial experimental design with three factors, each evaluated at two levels (2³). The flocculation process was assessed by measuring the percentage removal of physical and chemical water quality parameters. Empirical equations were used to optimize these parameters. The NS/AS mixture exhibited good flocculant capacity under acidic conditions, achieving significant removal of color, conductivity, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), chemical oxygen demand (COD), total organic carbon (TOC), and nitrites. However, its removal efficiency for biological oxygen demand (BOD₅) and phosphates was lower. Optimization results identified ideal conditions as 30 mg·L⁻¹ of NS, 20 mg·L⁻¹ of AS, a pH of 5.5, and an agitation speed of 100 rpm (RPM), achieving up to 50.17 % turbidity removal. Overall, NS demonstrated promising flocculation capacity for the treatment of synthetic wastewater.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100777"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144130820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Molecular dynamics simulation of boric acid extraction by isobutanol/isooctanol liquid-liquid extraction","authors":"Jisheng Li ,&nbsp;Xu Zhao ,&nbsp;Yuheng Fan ,&nbsp;Changyu Sun ,&nbsp;Yufeng Hu ,&nbsp;Laiyong Zhang ,&nbsp;Fayan Zhu ,&nbsp;Jilong Han","doi":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100778","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ceja.2025.100778","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Boric acid, a vital chemical in industries, agriculture, and high-tech fields, is primarily extracted from Salt Lake brines via liquid-liquid extraction. The efficiency differences between alcohols remain unclear. This study investigates boric acid extraction using isobutanol and isooctanol, combining experiments and theoretical calculations to reveal microscopic mechanisms. Experiments show that under low pH, multi-stage extraction significantly impacts efficiency, with isooctanol outperforming isobutanol. Computational results reveal that isooctanol’s hydroxyl oxygen has a more negative electrostatic potential, forming stronger, more stable hydrogen bonds with boric acid. Isooctanol also exhibits shorter interaction distances and higher interaction energy with boric acid compared to isobutanol. The study concludes that isooctanol’s superior performance is due to its ability to form more and longer-lived hydrogen bonds. This work provides new theoretical insights into boric acid extraction and aids in designing efficient extractants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":9749,"journal":{"name":"Chemical Engineering Journal Advances","volume":"23 ","pages":"Article 100778"},"PeriodicalIF":5.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144167506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}