OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Influence of preparation method on zinc oxide properties’ for photoelectrochemical application	30
WOPCA-EGNPE algorithm based on variable division for fault monitoring of batch process	22
Enhancing the efficiency of scale inhibitor squeeze for mature fields of the Campos Basin—RJ using Ca2+ bridging ion	22
Effects of laboratory test sensitivities on the efficiency of scale inhibitors for Brazilian applications	22
On the numerical simulation of non-isothermal heavy oil flow using horizontal wells and horizontal heaters	18
Isolated bubble ascent in a non-Newtonian media inside an infinite bubble column: a CFD study	17
A comparison between process control strategies: reinforcement learning with RBFs and NMPC coupled with EKF	15
Prediction of speed of sound in compressed hydrocarbon and CO2 mixtures: theory comparison	14
Scaling analysis of droplet forces in electrocoalescence: effect of frequency and waveform on dehydration efficiency	13
Comparison of fibrous versus Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol through modeling the reactor and the process flowsheet	13
Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO + HDA) of guaiacol, anisole and a mixture on Ni-Mo catalysts supported on SBA-15 and γ-Al2O3	13
Sugarcane vinasse as feedstock for microalgae cultivation: from wastewater treatment to bioproducts generation	12
Efficiency of the H2O2 consumption by the mineralization of hydrochlorothiazide via photo-Fenton UVA: a time dependent analysis	12
Acoustical and volumetric investigation of EG, DEG, and TEG in chloroxylenol-methanol solutions at different temperatures	12
Analysis of thermal decomposition of magnetic nanoparticles synthesized by reverse coprecipitation and partial oxidation of ferrous ions	11
A review on the synthesis and application of magnetic nanoadsorbents to the treatment of oilfield produced water	10
Experimental study of clinker grinding in a ball mill and the behavior of the grinding media inside the equipment using DEM	9
Modeling and simulation of juice clarifier using computational fluid dynamics for enhanced sugar quality	9
In silico prediction of the inhibition of new molecules on SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease by using QSAR: PSOSVR approach	9
Removal of 2,4-D herbicide from aqueous solution by Pleurotus ostreatus	8
Effect of magnetic field and agitation as exogenous factors for carotenoid production by Phaffia rhodozyma	8
Enhancing gluconic acid selectivity in catalytic oxidation: the synergetic effect of glucose-fructose mixtures and kinetic insights	8
Polysaccharide-based bioactive adsorbents for blood-contacting implant devices	8
Physico-chemical modification of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) by steam explosion and surfactant impregnation for Cr (III) adsorption	8
Hemp seed oil: extraction conditions, characterization and density and viscosity temperature profile	7

Synthesis and characterization of Cu-rGO/ZnO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of bromophenol blue and antibacterial activity	7
Investigation of carbon steel particle collisions in dry and wet environments	7
A data envelopment analysis approach to measuring socio-economic efficiency due to renewable energy sources in Brazilian regions	7
Two-stage semi-continuous cultivation of Dunaliella salina for β-carotene production	7
Treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater by chemical coagulation method: determination of optimum removal conditions using experimental design	7
Effect of organic shock loading on anaerobic performance of pumice-reinforced up-flow anaerobic sludge bed for incineration leachate treatment	6
Polychromatic controller of photosynthetically active radiation applied to microalgae	6
Reviewing the use of zeolites and clay based catalysts for pyrolysis of plastics and oil fractions	6
Facile fabrication and catalytic activity of nickel to ferric oxide nanoparticles for ammonium perchlorate decomposition	6
Potential use of sisal juice as raw material for sequential biological production of hydrogen and methane	6
An alternate characterization procedure of crude oils and modeling of asphaltene precipitation using PC-SAFT equation of state: estimation of asphaltene-rich phase maximum	6
Efficient CO oxidation catalyzed by nickel supported on Ta2O5	6
Electro-thermal actuated micromixer with VU/VIU/VUVIU/VIUVU patterned microgrooves	6
Study on the paraffin-control of waxy crude oil treated by weak magnetic field	5
The application of the Patel–Teja viscosity equation of state for alcohols and their mixtures	5
Mechanochemically-aided leaching of cobalt from the cathode of spent Lithium-ion batteries	5
Examining the effect of reservoir conditions on efficiency of microbial enhanced oil recovery processes using Rhodococcus erythropolis strain; experimental approach	5
Biochar/g-C3N4 nano hetero-structure decorated with pt nanoparticles for diazinon photodegradation and E. coli photodeactivation under visible light	5
A comparative study between synthetic solution and electroplating effluent regarding kinetic and equilibrium Zn ions removal behavior by Amberlite IR 120 resin	5
Experimental study of the drying of papaya seeds in a spouted bed and simulation of the fluid dynamics behaviour of the material	5
The extension characteristics and mixing effect of the secondary impact surface in double-layer impinging stream mixer	5
New interaction parameters from VLE data for group contribution (GC-NRTL) model	5
Impact of ultrasound and electric fields on microalgae growth: a comprehensive review	5
Scale inhibitor qualification: evaluation for treatment in Brazilian pre-salt fields	5
Conceptual process and surrogate optimization of acrylonitrile production from glycerol via green propylene	5
Measurement of solids holdup in a gas–solid fluidized bed: an experimental, statistical and ANN approach	5
Determination of an optimum extraction region for the recovery of bioactive compounds from olive leaves (Olea europaea L.) using green dynamic pressurized liquid extraction	5
Direct oxidation of 3-picoline (3-methyl-pyridine) to nicotinic acid with pure HNO3	5
Biodiesel production from vegetal oil and ethanol via transesterification in supercritical conditions	5
An evaluation of light wavelengths, intensity and control for the production of microalgae in photobioreactors: a review	5
Numerical simulation of single-phase two-component non-Darcy flow in naturally fractured reservoirs for enhanced gas recovery and carbon dioxide storage	5
The role of alcohols on the accessibility of basic ≡SiO− sites in hybrid silicas for catalytic transesterification	4
Thermodynamic study of lysozyme adsorption on cation-exchange monolithic adsorbent	4
Removal of chromium (VI) and lead from synthetic solution using electrocoagulation: optimization and performance study	4
Acclimation of activated sludge to nonylphenol ethoxylates and mathematical modeling of the depolymerization process	4
Isolation of interfacially active molecules from Brazilian oils and characterization by high resolution analytical techniques	4
Multi-objective optimization study applied to an ethanol fermentation of cashew apple juice	4
A Rh/SBA-15 catalyst achieved remarkable performance for hydroformylation of formaldehyde	4
Oxidative dehydrogenation of propane using Ni–Mg–Al mixed oxide catalysts from hydrotalcite-type precursors	4
Acetylation of glycerol for triacetin production over metal/non-metal doped cobalt ferrite nanocatalysts	4
Biomass derived heterogeneous catalysts used for sustainable biodiesel production: a systematic review	4
Removal of sulfide from fuels by ionic liquids: prospects for the future	4
Photocatalytic degradation of ofloxacin by ZnO combined with persulfate under simulated solar light irradiation: performance, kinetics and degradation pathways	4
An alternative approach for utilizing urea as fuel source	4
Design and development of induction heating based pulsed spray dryer for alkali metal chloride salts: interrogation through CFD approach	4
An investigation on copper-loaded ceria-praseodymium catalysts for soot oxidation activity and its kinetics	3
Solvent extraction of metals from a Brazilian nickel lateritic liquor with D2EHPA and Cyanex 272	3
Two-stage cultivation of Spirulina sp. LEB 18: a strategy to increase biomass productivity and synthesis of macromolecules	3
A green amino acid-based solvent blended with diethanolamine solution for CO2 capture using micro-contactor	3
A computational study on the potential application of Ca12O12 cluster for sensing of fungicide molecule	3

Solubility of asphaltenes samples in polar and apolar synthetic mixtures: experimental and modeling	3
Numerical simulation and optimized design of rhombic micromixers	3
Festschrift issue in honor of Célio Cavalcante	3
Utilization of co-products from corn ethanol industry in a biorefinery context: a review on the biotechnological potential of thin stillage	3
Computational investigation of magnetohydrodynamics convective heat transfer in I-shaped wavy enclosure considering various shapes of inner bodies filled with nanofluid–porous layers	3
Structural characterization of asphaltenes enriched in Island and archipelago motifs by LDI ( +) FT-ICR MS	3
Modeling and optimization of the prediction of bio-oil yield using generalized approach with different biomass and reactor types	3
Solubility and thermodynamic study of mesalazine in propylene glycol + 2-propanol mixtures	3
Two arguments against the use of radar plots for constructing composite indicators	3
Biological hydrogen production by Cyanothece sp. ATCC 51142 in a variable volume process: in silico optimization and sensitivity analysis	3
Effects of different plasticizers on the physicochemical properties of cellulose nanocrystals-reinforced corn starch films	3
Evaluation of the use of pyroligneous extract obtained from vacuum pyrolysis of residual biomass for onychomycosis treatment	3
Study of the kinetic behavior of chemical inhibitors in calcium carbonate scale formation	3