Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuhou Pei, Chunling Wang, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: This study replaces the slow oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with sulfite electrooxidation reaction (SOR) to achieve a CO2/sulfite concurrent system that can effectively treat CO2 and SO2 in flue gas. The results show improved voltage saving and energy conversion efficiency compared to the traditional CO2RR + OER system.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jian Wang, Wenwei Chen, Yan Li, Jin Xu, Weifang Yu, Ajay K. Ray
Summary: The study investigates the performance of SMBR in reversible reactions and finds that both kinetics and adsorptive separation are important factors. Non-isothermal operation can significantly improve unit throughput under certain conditions, while feed concentration and reaction enthalpy have minor effects on the optimal solutions. Decision variables based on flow rate ratios and internal concentration profiles can explain the trends of Pareto optimal solution.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jialing Xu, Siqi Rong, Jingli Sun, Zhiyong Peng, Hui Jin, Liejin Guo, Xiang Zhang, Teng Zhou
Summary: A novel mathematical modeling and optimization approach is applied to design optimal tubular reactors for the supercritical water gasification (SCWG) of biomass. The study shows that non-isothermal reactors with three-stage zigzag-like temperature profiles are preferred for hydrogen production, and the optimal design can significantly increase the hydrogen yield.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Li Juan Guo, Xue Feng Feng, Zhi Gao, Rajamani Krishna, Feng Luo
Summary: This rare bimetal-organic framework exhibits high porosity and stability, enabling it to remove trace amounts of SO2 from a mixture even in humid conditions. This work not only introduces a novel adsorbent for SO2 removal, but also expands the functionality of actinium-based coordination compounds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiaojing Li, Pengpeng Yan, Chaofan Ma, Jiangjiang Wang
Summary: This study optimized the key structural parameters of a solar spouted bed reactor for biomass gasification through two-dimensional simulations using computational fluid dynamics software, and explored the effects of these parameters on syngas composition, temperature, lower heating value, carbon conversion, and gasification efficiency.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Enara Fernandez, Laura Santamaria, Maider Amutio, Maite Artetxe, Aitor Arregi, Gartzen Lopez, Javier Bilbao, Martin Olazar
Summary: The steam pyrolysis of pinewood sawdust yielded high bio-oil production potential, with increased gas and decreased liquid and char yields as temperature rose. The composition of the liquid fraction was significantly influenced by temperature, with varying components.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Meng Jia Yin, Xiao Hong Xiong, Xue Feng Feng, Wen Yuan Xu, Rajamani Krishna, Feng Luo
Summary: To address the challenge of removing trace SO2 from SO2-containing products, the porous cage-based metal-organic framework ECUT-111 exhibits high adsorption capacity, excellent selectivity, and effectiveness under humid conditions, especially showing outstanding performance in SO2/CO2 separation and recycle use.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Maria Cortazar, Jon Alvarez, Gartzen Lopez, Maider Amutio, Maite Artetxe, Javier Bilbao, Martin Olazar
Summary: The combination of delocalized units for biomass pyrolysis and centralized units for bio-oil gasification is an economically attractive option for full-scale syngas production. The study focuses on validating a bio-oil feeding device and assessing the effect of gasification temperature on gas properties and conversion efficiency. The results show that increasing temperature promotes tar reduction, carbon conversion efficiency, and gas yield.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Changming Li, Xiaoling Zhang, Yunjia Li, Lixin Sun, Lin Huangfu, Jianling Li, Shiqiu Gao, Jian Yu
Summary: A multi-stage fluidized bed process with active MnO2 medium was designed to simultaneously remove NO and SO2 from low-temperature flue gas in medium/small industrial boilers. The MnO2 medium acted as both denitrification catalyst and desulfurizer, and the system showed excellent removal efficiency and stability. The deactivated MnO2 could be easily regenerated by aqueous ammonia.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Bahar Hooshdaran, Masoud Haghshenasfard, Seyyed Hossein Hosseini, Mohsen Nasr Esfahany, Gartzen Lopez, Martin Olazar
Summary: This study applied a 2D Euler-Euler multiphase CFD model with the KTGF theory to describe biomass pyrolysis in a spouted bed reactor. By coupling a CFD hydrodynamic model with a pyrolysis kinetic model, the study successfully predicted biomass pyrolysis product yields, demonstrating the potential of CFD techniques for reactor design and optimization.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maite Michaud, Frederic Bornette, Eduard Rautu, Shahaji H. More, Miguel Leonardo Martinez Mendez, Loc Jierry, David Edouard
Summary: An elastic foam-bed reactor based on open-cell polymer foams was designed to enhance gas-liquid mass transfer of CO2 through compression/decompression cycles. The cycles, ensured by a crankshaft, require low additional electric power (<50 Watts) but significantly improve the mass transfer by one order of magnitude compared to fixed foam-bed reactor. Carbonic anhydrase-supported foam, using a supramolecular hydrogel for continuous applications, improves CO2 capture.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Shiliang Yang, Ruihan Dong, Yanxiang Du, Shuai Wang, Hua Wang
Summary: The study investigates the physical and thermochemical characteristics of biomass pyrolysis in a lab-scale spouted bed reactor using a reactive multiphase particle-in-cell approach. Results show that the distribution of biomass particles affects the spatial distributions of gas thermochemical properties. Intensive turbulent flow of gas phase exists in the spout region, which is enhanced with increasing gas inlet velocity and pyrolysis temperature.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meiling Yu, Yongyou Hu, Donghui Liang, Guobin Wang, Xiaoqiang Zhu, Jieyun Xie
Summary: A pyrrhotite and sulfur-circulating packed bed reactor (PS-CPBR) was used to study the removal process and mechanism of NO3--N and PO43--P with different electron donors. The results showed that the removal performance of mixed electron donors (pyrrhotite and sulfur) was better than that of single electron donor (pyrrhotite). The optimum conditions for NO3--N and PO43--P removal in the PS-CPBR were HRT of 12 h and C/N of 0, with average removal efficiencies of 100% and 86.39% respectively. Sulfur in mixed electron donors promoted the dissolution of pyrrhotite and formation of polysulfide, enhancing the effectiveness of electron donors for NO3--N removal, while PO43--P was removed through FePO4 precipitation. Microbial and functional gene analyses indicated that different electron donors influenced microbial community abundance and denitrification functional genes. Mixed electron donors also increased protein content and reduced electron transfer resistance in biofilms.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Baowen Wang, Chaofan Guo, Binghui Xu, Xugang Li, Jingjing Ma, Jianhong Ji, Daofeng Mei, Haibo Zhao
Summary: In this study, a NiO modified CaSO4 oxygen carrier with a desired core-shell structure was successfully prepared, enhancing its reactivity. Experimental evidence confirmed that the modified gypsum ore activated the reduced nickel in the residual char and oxidized it back to active NiO, while fixing the released sulfur gas from side reactions. The prepared NiO modified CaSO4 oxygen carrier showed promising resistance to sintering and good regeneration for potential application in real chemical looping combustion systems.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jing Ma, Wei Wei, Guotong Qin, Lei Jiang, Ngie Hing Wong, Jaka Sunarso, Shaomin Liu
Summary: This study presents an efficient reactor design that integrates an electrocatalytic packed-bed reactor with a membrane for nitrate removal. The reactor system shows excellent nitrate removal and nitrogen selectivity, highlighting the potential for large-scale nitrate remediation.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sare Sarbishei, Amir Goshadrou, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour
Summary: Efficient pretreatment of tobacco product waste (TPW) with concentrated sodium hydroxide solution and subsequent enzymatic hydrolysis by filamentous fungus Mucor hiemalis significantly improved ethanol production yield. The comprehensive analysis of biomass features post mild SH pretreatment revealed major improvements, leading to a high ethanol yield of up to 97% of theoretical yield. This work could potentially support large-scale ethanol production in a tobacco-based biorefinery framework.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Mitra Akhbari, Amir Rahimi, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vahid Madadi Avargani, Amir Rahimi, Mohammad Divband
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2020)
Article
Thermodynamics
A. Rahimi, M. Farrokhi, M. S. Hatamipour, M. Moradi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND MASS TRANSFER
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Malihe Barahoei, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour, Saeed Afsharzadeh
Summary: This study investigated the suitability of using Chlorella vulgaris for brackish water desalination, finding that modifying the culture medium resulted in enhanced microalgae growth and salt removal efficiency. The results suggest that Na+ ions are adsorbed on the Chlorella vulgaris cell surface, contributing to the desalination process.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zohreh Rahimi-Ahar, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour
Summary: This study compared the freshwater productivity of a three-stage vacuum humidification-dehumidification (VHDH) system to a single-stage VHDH system, confirming the former's superiority in terms of productivity. The system performance was further improved through optimization, with multi-stage humidification significantly enhancing humidity ratio and reducing energy consumption. The optimal freshwater productivity was achieved when multi-stage vacuum humidification was used in all stages, with a cost of $0.002 per liter.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Arezoo Ghalavand, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour, Younes Ghalavand
Summary: Through a technoeconomic investigation, the study found that evaporation/crystallization and membrane distillation/crystallization processes had the lowest production costs and total fixed capital investments for treating brine rejected from desalination units. While the cost and output ratio of evaporation/crystallization and membrane distillation/crystallization were similar, the former was able to produce demineralized water which gave it an edge in economic value.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Malihe Barahoei, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour, Mohsen Khosravi, Saeed Afsharzadeh, Seyed Ehsan Feghhipour
Summary: The study investigated a chemical photosynthesis desalination cell (CPDC) for saltwater desalination, utilizing microalgae photosynthesis to provide dissolved oxygen and generate electricity. Compared to photosynthetic microbial desalination cells (PMDCs), CPDC showed higher desalination efficiency and reduced desalination time. By utilizing a biocathode, it was possible to generate more electricity and provide a new potential for water desalination and power generation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Arezoo Ghalavand, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour, Younes Ghalavand
Summary: The study proposed a solar multi-stage desalination plant based on humidification compression, which reheated water in the energy recovery section before entering the next humidifiers, leading to improved performance. Experimental and numerical results showed good conformity, with higher inlet water temperature and lower water-to-air mass flow ratio enhancing the gained output ratio (GOR) and performance ratio (PR).
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Moradi, M. Farrokhi, A. Rahimi, M. S. Hatamipour
Summary: This paper presents a mathematical modeling and experimental study of a fixed bed thermal energy recovery system by sensible heat. Different modeling levels were used to analyze the system behavior, and the models were validated against experimental data. The results showed that metal packings had the best performance in terms of system yield.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seyed Erfan Mousavi, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour, Afsaneh Yegdaneh
Summary: This study investigated the extraction and characterization of alginic acid, the most abundant compound in brown algae. Sargassum angustifolium from the brown algae family native to the Persian Gulf was used. The effects of temperature, time, algae mass to solvent volume ratio, and ultrasonic power on extraction yield and monomer ratio were examined. The study also looked at poly dispersity index and cytotoxic effects against breast cancer cells. The results showed a high extraction yield of 46%, demonstrating the effectiveness of ultrasound. The study also found low monomer ratio, low poly dispersity index, and significant cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Z. Rahimi-Ahar, M. S. Hatamipour
Summary: This study explores the improvements in thermal desalination systems, with a focus on exergy. The research suggests that efforts should be made to minimize exergy destruction in order to enhance the overall efficiency of standalone systems. The integration of different desalination technologies and optimization of various factors can increase the exergy efficiency of a desalination plant.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Malihe Barahoei, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour
Summary: This study investigated the optimization of operating parameters for chemical photosynthetic desalination cells (CPDCs) using response surface methodology (RSM). By adjusting parameters such as catholyte flow rate, catholyte pH, inlet salinity concentration, saltwater flow rate, anolyte pH, anolyte concentration, and anolyte flow rate, the predicted and experimental salinity removal percentages were found to be 77.76% and 75.33%, respectively. The alkaline anolyte showed higher salinity removal percentage and power generation values.
JOURNAL OF THE TAIWAN INSTITUTE OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERS
(2023)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Puriya Mohamad-Gholy-Nejad, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour
Summary: In this study, CFD was used to simulate a fixed-bed distributor, investigating the structure of spherical particles in both laminar and turbulent flow regimes. The numerical results were validated and a neural network was developed to predict velocity profiles at the distributor outlet, saving computational time.
EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL PLUS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Seyyed Mohammad Shariatpannahi, Mohammad Sadegh Hatamipour, Sahar Rashid-Nadimi, Mohammad Kazem Amini
Summary: By optimizing operating parameters, a new technology - air-cathode-aluminum-air desalination battery - was developed for simultaneous desalination and power generation. Using nitrogen-sulfur co-doped carbon as an efficient catalyst, salt removal and energy generation were significantly improved through optimization of cathode and anode parameters, as well as operational conditions. Cost analysis showed the competitive advantage of this technology in high salinity water desalination.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xingxing Hu, Lingjie Liu, Yanmeng Bi, Lu Li, Chunsheng Qiu, Jingjie Yu, Shaopo Wang
Summary: In this study, the impact of exogenous folate on the start-up process of single-stage partial nitritation-anammox (SPNA) was evaluated using two lab-scale reactors. The results showed that folate addition can enhance nitrogen removal rate, extracellular polymeric substances production, hydrazine oxidase and dehydrogenase activity, as well as the relative abundance of Candidatus Brocadia.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shaocang He, Tingting Shen, Jing Sun, Haoqi Pan, Chenxu Sun, Tianpeng Li, Runyao Li, Enshan Zhang
Summary: A novel process of acid leaching neutralization was developed for the preparation of inorganic polymeric composite ferric aluminum silicate coagulant (CFAS) using solid waste coal gasification coarse slag (CGCS). The optimized preparation process was determined through single-factor experiment and the performance of CFAS was evaluated for domestic sewage treatment. The results showed that CFAS exhibited excellent coagulation ability and achieved significant removal efficiency for turbidity, ammonia nitrogen, and chemical oxygen demand.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kinga Szatmari, Sandor Nemeth, Alex Kummer
Summary: In this article, a resilience-based reinforcement learning approach is proposed to address the potential thermal runaway issue in batch reactors. By calculating the resilience metric for reactors and utilizing Deep Q-learning to decide when to intervene in the system, resilient-based mitigation systems can be effectively developed.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bingyou Jiang, Qi Yao, Mingqing Su, Jingjing Li, Kunlun Lu, Dawei Ding, Han Hong
Summary: This study investigates the inhibitory characteristics and mechanisms of ABC powder on coal powder explosion. The addition of ABC powder significantly decreases the maximum explosion pressure and can completely suppress coal dust explosions. The study also reveals the thermal decomposition characteristics and reaction kinetics of the mixed system.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kubilay Bayramoglu, Mustafa Nuran
Summary: This study examines the feasibility of using pyrolytic oil from waste tires as fuel in diesel engines, and evaluates its energy, exergy, and sustainability. The results indicate that pyrolytic oil has potential as a renewable fuel source with relatively high thermal efficiency.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinru Duan, Yejia Lv, Jiaxing Hong, Jianzhong Wu, Jia Zhang, Yang Yue, Guangren Qian
Summary: This study successfully prepared a tube reactor with optimized catalyst formula, which showed good performance in removing dioxins and other pollutants in the experiments.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiaoyang Du, Xueming Dang, Xiaorong Gan, Xin Cui, Huimin Zhao
Summary: In this study, a photocatalyst-enzyme hybrid system was constructed, which solved the issue of enzyme inactivation caused by high concentration of H2O2 through photocatalytic in-situ H2O2 production, and improved the stability and catalytic efficiency of the enzyme. The effectiveness of the system in treating phenolic EDCs was confirmed through experiments.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fu-Rong Xiu, Longsheng Zhan, Yingying Qi, Xinyue Lei, Jiali Wang, Haipeng Zhou, Wenting Shao
Summary: This study developed a synergetic and high-efficiency treatment of waste tantalum capacitors (WTCs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) using subcritical water process. The treatment significantly reduced the temperature and reaction time for metal tantalum recovery from WTCs, and improved the dechlorination efficiency of PVC. The optimized conditions resulted in 100% resin conversion efficiency of WTCs and 97.39% dechlorination efficiency of PVC. The interaction between decomposition products of WTCs and PVC produced a high level of benzoic acid.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bingda Li, Jiaming Song, Yuting Li, Chaoying Meng, Shuxian Wang, Linghao Zong, Honggang Ye, Yishuai Jing, Feng Teng, Peng Hu, Haibo Fan, Guangde Chen, Xin Zhao
Summary: CdPS3 nanosheets, especially those exfoliated by sodium cholate, have shown highly efficient photocatalytic degradation performance. The strong dark adsorption and dye-sensitized photocatalytic properties of CdPS3 nanosheets contribute to high degradation efficiencies of various pollutants.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dongxu Ouyang, Yimei Pang, Bo Liu, Zhirong Wang
Summary: This study investigates the thermal runaway features of lithium-ion cells under tunnel conditions, considering different states of charge and tunnel ceilings. The results show that the tunnel visibility is affected by the smoke generated during thermal runaway, and the shape of the tunnel ceiling influences the temperature rise differently.
PROCESS SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
(2024)
