Recent Innovations in Chemical Engineering (Formerly Recent Patents on Chemical Engineering) - Volume 15, Issue 3, 2022

Paraffin emulsion is a highly dispersed, thermodynamically unstable system. Emulsifiers play a key role in promoting emulsion formation and improving emulsion stability. However, a single emulsifier has limitations in maintaining emulsion stability, usually, it is necessary to compound more than two emulsifiers or add other additives to make the paraffin emulsion have better stability. Therefore, how to keep paraffin em Read More

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are a group of organic compounds such as aromatic, aliphatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, etc. VOCs are emitted into the atmosphere during the production of adhesives, paints, printing materials, building materials, and their use. Although several removal approaches have been employed to remove VOCs, researchers have not stopped exploring new methods and materials for VO Read More

Omnipresence of microplastics (<5mm) in our ecosystem has presented a worldwide concern for the future. This review aims to highlight the toxic effect of microplastic on marine organisms, identify the research gaps in the microplastic identification techniques (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, Pyrolysis- gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy, etc.) and remediation processes available (flocc Read More

Background: The fibers of date palm (DPFs) were used as a raw material to isolate cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) to assess their potential as reinforcements of composite materials in producing Bioplastic. The isolation of Nano cellulose (NCs) from DPF is still lacking, and the authors are not aware of any previous publication concerning the isolation of NCs from DPF. Objective: The date palm has huge potential in the appli Read More

Background: This study aimed to optimize a process for removing Fe-Cu from wastewater using biodegradable adsorbents. Objective: The objective of the study is to remove copper ions from wastewater. The use of low-cost adsorbents was investigated as a replacement for the conventional methods of removing heavy metals from an aqueous solution. Methods: Removal of copper (II) from an aqueous solution by the adsorbe Read More

Background: Energy is a fundamental requirement in economic growth and is directly related to almost all aspects of global development. The global energy demand is increasing daily due to the expanding economy, industrialization, and population growth. Countries have adopted the trend of renewable energy over non-renewable energy due to the sustainability of renewable energy sources. Bloom energy server is a Read More