Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed A. Hassan, Saba A. Gheni, Safaa M. R. Ahmed, Ghassan H. Abdullah, Adam Harvey
Summary: The study developed an efficient oxidation process for rapid phenol removal under moderate operating conditions, achieving high efficiency, speed, and reliability. By optimizing operational parameters, a significant removal of phenol was achieved in just 3 minutes, with a removal rate of 99.858%.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yuting Yuan, Shikha Garg, Yuan Wang, Wenbo Li, Guifeng Chen, Minglong Gao, Jinlong Zhong, Jikun Wang, T. David Waite
Summary: The presence of salts, particularly chloride ions, significantly influences the performance of both conventional and catalytic ozonation processes by affecting the rate and extent of organic compound degradation. This influence is due to scavenging of O-3, transformation of organics to more hydrophobic forms, and inhibition of hydroxyl radicals. Through appropriate choice of catalyst, this effect can be mitigated to some extent.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohamad Faiz Mukhtar Gunam Resul, Abdul Rehman, Ana Maria Lopez Fernandez, Valentine C. Eze, Adam P. Harvey
Summary: A study was conducted on continuous epoxidation of terpenes using mesoscale oscillatory baffled reactors (meso-OBRs). The new design of tri- and multi-orifice baffles showed improved mixing efficiency, rapid steady-state attainment, shorter induction period, better reproducibility, and effective heat transfer capability, allowing isothermal operation in a solvent-free environment. This new process reduced reaction time from 8 hours to 30 minutes and showed a potential intensification factor of -80.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Panneerselvam Ranganathan
Summary: This study investigates the fluid dynamic and mass transfer behaviors of a gassed oscillatory baffled column using a computational fluid dynamics-population balance model. The liquid flow behavior and power dissipation rate of the column are studied, and the model predictions are validated with experimental data. The study also focuses on predicting gas holdup, bubble size distribution, and volumetric mass transfer coefficient in the column and compares the results with experimental data. Additionally, the study extends to the flow dynamics of an oscillatory inclined baffled column, which shows a lower power dissipation rate compared to the conventional column.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Ajuan Song, Sijia Zhao, Chao Li, Yijun Cao
Summary: This study quantitatively investigated the formation dynamics of bubbles generated from a submerged orifice under oscillatory air supply for the first time. The results showed that oscillatory air supply could drive bubble detachment at an earlier stage and suppress bubble coalescence after detachment.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xue Jian, Jinlong Li, Qing Ye, Lingqiang Yan, Xinhao Li, Jianyu Zhang
Summary: Acetonitrile and 1,4-dioxane are important organic compounds. This study proposes two extractive distillation processes for wastewater treatment, with the heat pump assisted CTED process being the most efficient and cost-effective.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
L. Jothinathan, Q. Q. Cai, S. L. Ong, J. Y. Hu
Summary: The combined microbubble-catalytic ozonation process (M-O-3/Fe/GAC) was found to significantly enhance the efficiency of ozonation in petrochemical wastewater treatment, achieving a COD removal efficiency of 88% and a reduction of phenolic compounds by 63% within 15 minutes.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Mehrab Aghazadeh, Amir Hessam Hassani, Mehdi Borghei
Summary: This study aims to optimize the photocatalytic proxone process using a synthesized ZnO-Fe3O4 nanocatalyst for petroleum wastewater treatment. The results showed that the removal efficiency of COD was 85.3%, while BOD5 and TPH had removal efficiencies of 91.1% and 89.7%, respectively. Therefore, the photocatalytic proxone process has the potential to treat petroleum wastewater.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joshua P. Boltz, Glen T. Daigger
Summary: The mobile-organic biofilm (MOB) process is an inexpensive and easy to integrate wastewater treatment (WWT) process that allows for high-rate WWT in biofilm or hybrid bioreactors. This paper describes three modes of MOB process operation and provides a mechanistic approach to design and evaluate MOB processes. The MOB process has been successfully implemented at full-scale plants and is a cost-effective emerging environmental biotechnology for wastewater treatment.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Zhenhao Zhao, Wenqi Xue, Jinfeng Wang, Chongjun Zhang, Dandan Zhou
Summary: The phytohormone-like compound p-HBA can inhibit bacterial growth and promote the growth of Chlorella microalgae. This study establishes a strategy for using a trace amount of p-HBA to assist Chlorella in establishing survival dominance under bacterial contamination.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haibao Liu, Yue Gao, Jie Wang, Defang Ma, Yan Wang, Baoyu Gao, Qinyan Yue, Xing Xu
Summary: This study found that the combination of ozone and ultraviolet radiation can significantly increase the removal efficiency of dissolved organic carbon in high-salinity wastewater containing ciprofloxacin. However, excessive chloride ions can inhibit the removal efficiency of organic carbon. The degradation of ciprofloxacin is influenced by different treatment system conditions.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Z. Amadou Yacouba, J. Mendret, G. Lesage, F. Zaviska, S. Brosillon
Summary: This study developed an innovative integrated membrane and oxidation system for domestic wastewater treatment, combining MBR, NF, and ozonation. The NF process effectively rejected selected organic micropollutants, while ozonation achieved successful degradation of various pharmaceuticals. Pre-ozonation significantly reduced NF fouling resistance.
JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mark E. Zappi, Rafael Hernandez, Kyle Zappi, Chelsea Trahan, Daniel Gang, Rakesh Bajpai, Chiang Hai Kuo, Krishna D. P. Nigam
Summary: The Peroxone process has been studied and optimized for the removal of TNT from contaminated groundwater. The process effectively removes TNT to below detection levels and produces minimal amounts of the by-product TNB. Optimization of reaction conditions can enhance the efficiency of TNT removal.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND PROCESSING-PROCESS INTENSIFICATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Pranjal P. Das, Anweshan, Piyal Mondal, A. Sinha, P. Biswas, S. Sarkar, M. K. Purkait
Summary: This study focuses on the removal of cyanide, COD, BOD, and chloride from BOT effluent of the steel industry using an integrated ozonation assisted electrocoagulation method. The combined process showed highly satisfactory removal efficiencies, with optimization of operating conditions leading to reductions below permissible limits for the pollutants. Kinetic and mass transfer studies were conducted to analyze the degradation of pollutants during ozonation, with the results showing promising potential for practical applications.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mariana A. Santos, Fabiano Capponi, Carlos H. Ataide, Marcos A. S. Barrozo
Summary: Successful mineral processing requires considering its interactions with water, which is why the mining industry is seeking alternatives for water reuse. This study quantified the deleterious effects of calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus ions in recycling water on apatite flotation performance, and investigated the feasibility of dissolved air flotation with coagulation/flocculation treatment. Results showed that using recycled water after the proposed wastewater treatment led to improved performance in apatite flotation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ana Barbosa, Alexander D. Edwards, Nuno M. Reis
Summary: This study conducted a systematic analysis using hundreds of actual microfluidic immunoassay fluoropolymer strips to investigate matrix interference in microflow systems. The experiment revealed that the key factor affecting serum matrix interference is capillary antibody surface coverage. A new approach for eliminating and/or minimizing serum matrix interference was proposed, focusing on antibody surface coverage and sample incubation times.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Maria J. Lima, Adrian M. T. Silva, Claudia G. Silva, Joaquim L. Faria, Nuno M. Reis
Summary: Photocatalysis on microfluidic reactors offers a more environmentally friendly approach to traditional chemical synthesis, aiming to produce high value-added molecules selectively and efficiently. This study demonstrated the use of a fluoropolymer microcapillary system with an immobilized metal-free thermal modified carbon nitride catalyst for the selective photocatalytic synthesis of Benzaldehyde (BAL). The immobilized catalyst showed similar performance to suspended catalysts, with enhanced efficiency and the ability for reuse, making it a promising strategy for future applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kirandeep K. Gill, Zhengchun Liu, Nuno M. Reis
Summary: This study presents a novel approach in fabricating inexpensive non-linear microstructure prototypes using a flexible fluoropolymer microcapillary film and 3D printed templates, which enhance mass transfer efficiency in microreactors. By evaluating different micromixer structures and experimental validation, significant insights into fluid flow distribution were gained.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nuno M. Reis, Sarah H. Needs, Sophie M. Jegouic, Kirandeep K. Gill, Sirintra Sirivisoot, Scott Howard, Jack Kempe, Shaan Bola, Kareem Al-Hakeem, Ian M. Jones, Tanapan Prommool, Prasit Luangaram, Panisadee Avirutnan, Chunya Puttikhunt, Alexander D. Edwards
Summary: A range of biosensing techniques, including immunoassays, are used for quantitation of analytes in biological samples. High analytical performance is linked to the use of reagent and washing steps, which can be challenging to deliver in point-of-care testing without a high level of fluidic control.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Nuno Jorge, Ana R. Teixeira, Vanessa Guimaraes, Marco S. Lucas, Jose A. Peres
Summary: This study investigated a treatment process combining adsorption and thermocatalytic oxidation for winery wastewater. By optimizing the operational conditions, high removal efficiencies of organic carbon, chemical oxygen demand, and polyphenols were achieved. Additionally, the effect of the treatment processes on the germination index of plant seeds was evaluated.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rita Beltrao Martins, Nuno Jorge, Marco S. Lucas, Anabela Raymundo, Ana I. R. N. A. Barros, Jose A. Peres
Summary: This study investigates the use of plant by-products as coagulants for treating elderberry wastewater, with promising results obtained after optimization. The combination of plant-based coagulants and the photo-Fenton process provides a potential strategy for effective wastewater treatment.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana R. Teixeira, Nuno Jorge, Jose R. Fernandes, Marco S. Lucas, Jose A. Peres
Summary: This study investigated the decolourization of a textile dye and the control of an invasive plant species using a combination of pollen adsorption and UV-A-Fenton process. The results showed that the combination of biosorption and NTA-UV-A-Fenton was the most efficient system, achieving a high decolourization rate and organic carbon removal.
TOPICS IN CATALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Huanhuan Shi, Zhihao Xie, Yu Cao, Yali Zhao, Congxuan Zhang, Zhen Chen, Nuno M. Reis, Zhengchun Liu
Summary: This study presents a microfluidic serial dilutor (MSD) capable of generating fast serial dilution of a sample up to 4 orders of magnitude. The design is characterized experimentally and using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), showing simplicity and reliability. The MSD is integrated with a new absorbance measuring device, allowing evaluation of the dilution performance and confirmation of the design effectiveness. The MSD is applied in the synthesis of liposome nanoparticles, enabling precise control of drug and vaccine delivery microcarriers.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Jorge, Ana R. Teixeira, Marco S. Lucas, Jose A. Peres
Summary: Due to the consumers' demand for quality wines, the production of winery wastewater with a high organic content poses potential environmental impacts. This study introduces the production of natural organic coagulants and their application in the coagulation-flocculation-decantation process, accompanied by a photo-Fenton process using hydrogen peroxide and potassium persulfate. The results demonstrate effective removal of turbidity, total suspended solids, and dissolved organic carbon from the wastewater. Furthermore, the combination of the two processes reduces operational costs and ensures compliance with wastewater discharge standards.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Jorge, Ana R. Teixeira, Jose R. Fernandes, Ivo Oliveira, Marco S. Lucas, Jose A. Peres
Summary: The degradation of caffeic acid in model agro-industrial wastewater was studied using a UV-A-Fenton system. Batch experiments showed that pH 3.0 achieved higher generation of HO center dot and thus higher caffeic acid degradation (>99.5%). The effects of H2O2 and Fe2+ concentrations were evaluated, and a pseudo first-order kinetic model was found to fit the results. Continuous mode experiments were performed at different flow rates, showing that increasing the flow rate resulted in significantly higher removal rates of caffeic acid and dissolved organic carbon (DOC). It is concluded that continuous modes are advantageous for treating real agro-industrial wastewaters.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nuno Jorge, Ana R. Teixeira, Marco S. Lucas, Jose A. Peres
Summary: In this study, a physical-chemical process combining plant-based coagulants (PBCs) with advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) was investigated for efficient remediation of winery wastewater (WW) to meet Portuguese legal limits. The combination of Platanus acerif 'olia (P.a.) seeds with polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP) achieved high turbidity (97.3%) and chemical oxygen demand (COD = 48.2%) removals. Different AOPs were studied, and the photo-Fenton process showed the highest COD removal efficiency (88.0%). Pre-treatment of WW by PBCs followed by EDDS/photo-Fenton further increased COD removal, reaching 95.7% COD removal and improving biodegradability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ana Gomes, Amadeu Borges, Jose A. Peres, Marco S. Lucas
Summary: Agro-industrial activities generate large volumes of wastewater, which can cause serious environmental problems if discharged without proper treatment. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) have been increasingly used as a pre-treatment in bioenergy production to enhance the biodegradability of wastewater and increase the production of biogas, biodiesel, and bioethanol. Different AOPs, such as wet air oxidation, sonolysis, and ozonation, have shown promise in the pre-treatment of agro-industrial wastewater. However, obstacles such as high energy requirements and chemical reagents costs need to be addressed for the cost-effective application of AOPs in bioenergy production.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ana R. Teixeira, Nuno Jorge, Marco S. Lucas, Jose A. Peres
Summary: In this study, the treatment of red and white winery wastewaters and olive mill wastewater using Fenton-based processes was investigated. The results showed that UV-C/Fenton was the most effective process, and operational conditions such as pH, H2O2 and Fe2+ concentrations played a significant role in dissolved organic carbon (DOC) removal and the energy consumption of the reactor. Addition of nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA) was tested to prevent iron precipitation. Comparative experiments in a semi-continuous reactor demonstrated the potential application of this process on a large scale, with low reagents consumption and reduced energy requirements.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nuno Jorge, Ana R. Teixeira, Marco S. Lucas, Jose A. Peres
Summary: This study evaluated the removal of dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and total polyphenols (TPh) from agro-industrial wastewater using coagulation-flocculation-decantation (CFD) and Fenton-based processes. The results showed that both CFD and Fenton-based processes achieved high removal efficiencies. The combination of both processes achieved near complete removal of TPh and DOC with high energy efficiency.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Sultan Ilayda Donmez, Sarah H. Needs, Helen M. I. Osborn, Nuno M. Reis, Alexander D. Edwards
Summary: Counting viable bacterial cells and functional bacteriophage is crucial in microbiology research and applications. This study presents a rapid and simple method for counting colony forming units (CFU) and plaque forming units (PFU) using dip-stick microfluidic strips combined with digital imaging. The results obtained using this method showed full quantitative agreement with traditional solid agar Petri dish counting, but with a significantly reduced time. The innovation of 1-dimensional colony counting in microfluidics provides new insights into colony growth and has potential applications in microbial analysis.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
