journal: Reviews in Chemical Engineering

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Published since January 1, 1982

Reviews in Chemical Engineering

ISSN: 2191-0235

Editors-in-chief: Dan Luss, Neima Brauner

Editorial Board: David Agar, Mark E. Davis, Lidietta Giorno, J. B. Joshi, Johannes Khinast, Joseph Kost, L. Gary Leal, Jinghai Li, Patrick L. Mills, Massimo Morbidelli, Ka Ming Ng, Michael Nikolaou, Avi Schroeder, John Seinfeld, E. Hugh Stitt, Enrico Tronconi, Constantinos G. Vayenas, Peter Vekilov, Andrey Zagoruiko, Edwin Zondervan

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Reviews in Chemical Engineering publishes authoritative review articles on all aspects of the broad field of chemical engineering and applied chemistry. Its aim is to develop new insights and understanding and to promote interest and research activity in chemical engineering, as well as the application of new developments in these areas. The bimonthly journal publishes peer-reviewed articles by leading chemical engineers, applied scientists and mathematicians. The broad interest today in solutions through chemistry to some of the world’s most challenging problems ensures that Reviews in Chemical Engineering will play a significant role in the growth of the field as a whole.

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Volume 39 Issue 3

April 2023

Publicly Available March 29, 2023

Frontmatter

Page range: i-iii

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Publicly Available August 23, 2021

Molybdenum nitrides from structures to industrial applications

Zainab N. Jaf, Hussein A. Miran, Zhong-Tao Jiang, Mohammednoor Altarawneh

Page range: 329-361

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Abstract

Owing to their remarkable characteristics, refractory molybdenum nitride (MoN x )-based compounds have been deployed in a wide range of strategic industrial applications. This review reports the electronic and structural properties that render MoN x materials as potent catalytic surfaces for numerous chemical reactions and surveys the syntheses, procedures, and catalytic applications in pertinent industries such as the petroleum industry. In particular, hydrogenation, hydrodesulfurization, and hydrodeoxygenation are essential processes in the refinement of oil segments and their conversions into commodity fuels and platform chemicals. N-vacant sites over a catalyst’s surface are a significant driver of diverse chemical phenomena. Studies on various reaction routes have emphasized that the transfer of adsorbed hydrogen atoms from the N-vacant sites reduces the activation barriers for bond breaking at key structural linkages. Density functional theory has recently provided an atomic-level understanding of Mo–N systems as active ingredients in hydrotreating processes. These Mo–N systems are potentially extendible to the hydrogenation of more complex molecules, most notably, oxygenated aromatic compounds.

August 18, 2021

Comprehensive technical review of the high-efficiency low-emission technology in advanced coal-fired power plants

Soonho Lee, Jongho Kim, Arash Tahmasebi, Chung-Hwan Jeon, Yangxian Liu, Jianaglong Yu

Page range: 363-386

Abstract

Advancements in supercritical (SC), ultrasupercritical (USC), and advanced USC coal-fired power plants have been achieved through the development of enhanced materials utilized in advanced steam cycles and through the deployment of advanced emission control systems. These are referred to as high-efficiency low-emission (HELE) technologies, which may solve numerous issues associated with coal-based power generation. There is a clear global transition from subcritical to advanced power plant types and significant R&D work on HELE technologies. Therefore, this comprehensive review covers the latest HELE technology deployment in major coal-consuming countries and their R&D roadmaps to advance HELE technologies. In spite of the various advantages of HELE technologies, there have been numerous technical challenges relevant to achieving the HELE steam conditions and deploying low emission control technologies in the HELE systems. Hence, this review covers the technical challenges and the relevant recent research by using various coal combustion test facilities. The current focus for the progression from USC boilers to advanced USC boilers is a successful demonstration of the developed high-performance alloys under the advanced steam conditions. This review covers the current status of research and development of advanced USC (A-USC) materials and challenges based on the major material research programs.

January 26, 2022

An insight review on formation damage induced by drilling fluids

Mojtaba Kalhor Mohammadi, Siavash Riahi, Edo S. Boek

Page range: 387-415

Abstract

Formation damage is an essential part of drilling and production evaluation, which has a significant effect on well productivity and economics. Drilling fluids are significant sources of formation damage by different mechanisms. This article reviews the research works published during the past 30 years on formation damage associated with drilling fluids, including mechanical damage, chemical damage, and interaction with reservoir rock and fluids. Different filtration techniques, fines migration, and invasion models are discussed based on past studies and recent advancements. Laboratory experiments, methodology, and various aspects of evaluation are considered for further study. Despite presenting different authors’ views and experiences in this area, there is no integrated approach to evaluate formation damage caused by drilling fluids. Finally, the authors analyze the knowledge gap and conclude that a methodology must be designed to improve drilling fluids to prevent formation damage. Recent advances in the area of nanotechnology show promising alternatives for new methods to prevent formation damage.

December 20, 2021

Review of potential flow solutions for velocity and shape of long isolated bubbles in vertical pipes

Alexandre Boucher, Roel Belt, Alain Liné

Page range: 417-447

Abstract

The motion of elongated gas bubbles in vertical pipes has been studied extensively over the past century. A number of empirical and numerical correlations have emerged out of this curiosity; amongst them, analytical solutions have been proposed. A review of the major results and resolution methods based on a potential flow theory approach is presented in this article. The governing equations of a single elongated gas bubble rising in a stagnant or moving liquid are given in the potential flow formalism. Two different resolution methods (the power series method and the total derivative method) are studied in detail. The results (velocity and shape) are investigated with respect to the surface tension effect. The use of a new multi-objective solver coupled with the total derivative method improves the research of solutions and demonstrates its validity for determining the bubble velocity. This review aims to highlight the power of analytical tools, resolution methods and their associated limitations behind often well-known and wide-spread results in the literature.

December 15, 2021

Recent advances in dual-filler mixed matrix membranes

Nicholaus Prasetya, Nurul Faiqotul Himma, Putu Doddy Sutrisna, I Gede Wenten

Page range: 449-478

Abstract

Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) have been widely developed as an attractive solution to overcome the drawbacks found in most polymer membranes, such as permeability-selectivity trade-off and low physicochemical stability. Numerous fillers based on inorganic, organic, and hybrid materials with various structures including porous or nonporous, and two-dimensional or three-dimensional, have been used. Demanded to further improve the characteristics and performances of the MMMs, the use of dual-filler instead of a single filler has then been proposed, from which multiple effects could be obtained. This article aims to review the recent development of MMMs with dual filler and discuss their performances in diverse potential applications. Challenges in this emerging field and outlook for future research are finally provided.

December 27, 2021

Big data analytics opportunities for applications in process engineering

Mitra Sadat Lavasani, Nahid Raeisi Ardali, Rahmat Sotudeh-Gharebagh, Reza Zarghami, János Abonyi, Navid Mostoufi

Page range: 479-511

Abstract

Big data is an expression for massive data sets consisting of both structured and unstructured data that are particularly difficult to store, analyze and visualize. Big data analytics has the potential to help companies or organizations improve operations as well as disclose hidden patterns and secret correlations to make faster and intelligent decisions. This article provides useful information on this emerging and promising field for companies, industries, and researchers to gain a richer and deeper insight into advancements. Initially, an overview of big data content, key characteristics, and related topics are presented. The paper also highlights a systematic review of available big data techniques and analytics. The available big data analytics tools and platforms are categorized. Besides, this article discusses recent applications of big data in chemical industries to increase understanding and encourage its implementation in their engineering processes as much as possible. Finally, by emphasizing the adoption of big data analytics in various areas of process engineering, the aim is to provide a practical vision of big data.

January 10, 2022

Effective factors on performance of zeolite based metal catalysts in light hydrocarbon aromatization

Khashayar Sharifi, Rouein Halladj, Seyed Javid Royaee, Farshid Towfighi, Sepideh Firoozi, Hamidreza Yousefi

Page range: 513-540

Abstract

Aromatic hydrocarbons are essential compounds, that the presence of which in fuels can improve the octane number. The conversion of the light alkanes to high value aromatics is vital from theoretical and industrial standpoints. Zeolites such as ZSM-5 play an essential role in the aromatization of light alkanes. This paper highlights the mechanism of aromatization of light alkanes such as methane, ethane, propane, butane, and its isomers. Furthermore, effective factors on the aromatization of light alkanes including metal type, crystallinity, acidity, space velocity, pretreatment of zeolites, co-feeding of light hydrocarbon, and operating factors such as temperature have been investigated to determine how a system of zeolite with metals can be useful to reach aromatization with high conversion.

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5-year Impact Factor	8.646
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Editors-in-Chief
Dan Luss (Houston, TX, USA)
Neima Brauner (Tel Aviv, Israel)

Editorial Board
David Agar (Dortmund, Germany)
Mark E. Davis (Pasadena, CA, USA)
Lidietta Giorno (Rende, Italy)
J.B. Joshi (Mumbai, India)
Johannes Khinast (Graz, Austria)
Joseph Kost (Beer Sheva, Israel)
Jinghai Li (Beijing, China)
L. Gary Leal (Santa Barbara, CA, USA)
Patrick L. Mills (Kingsville, TX, USA)
Massimo Morbidelli (Zurich, Switzerland)
Ka Ming Ng (Hong Kong, China)
Michael Nikolaou (Houston, TX, USA)
Avi Schroeder (Haifa, Israel)
John H. Seinfeld (Pasadena, CA, USA)
E. Hugh Stitt (Cleveland, UK)
Enrico Tronconi (Milan, Italy)
Constantinos G. Vayenas (Patras, Greece)
Peter Vekilov (Houston, TX, USA)
Andrey N. Zagoruiko (Novosibirsk, Russia)
Edwin Zondervan (Bremen, Germany)

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Online ISSN: 2191-0235
Print ISSN: 0167-8299
Type: Journal
Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
First published: January 1, 1982
Publication Frequency: 8 Issues per Year
Audience: Chemical engineers; biochemical engineers; environmental engineers; researchers in applied chemistry; mathematicians