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 2022-01-01 to 2026-01-01.)

Article	Citations
Fabrication of CeO2 microspheres by internal gelation process using T junction droplet generator	40
The role of Brazil in the advancement of enzymatic biodiesel production	32
Influence of preparation method on zinc oxide properties’ for photoelectrochemical application	27
Effects of laboratory test sensitivities on the efficiency of scale inhibitors for Brazilian applications	22
WOPCA-EGNPE algorithm based on variable division for fault monitoring of batch process	21
On the numerical simulation of non-isothermal heavy oil flow using horizontal wells and horizontal heaters	19
Enhancing the efficiency of scale inhibitor squeeze for mature fields of the Campos Basin—RJ using Ca2+ bridging ion	19
A comparison between process control strategies: reinforcement learning with RBFs and NMPC coupled with EKF	16
Isolated bubble ascent in a non-Newtonian media inside an infinite bubble column: a CFD study	16
Prediction of speed of sound in compressed hydrocarbon and CO2 mixtures: theory comparison	16
Comparison of fibrous versus Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol through modeling the reactor and the process flowsheet	15
An energy sustainable approach of heat-pump assisted azeotropic divided wall column based on the organic Rankine cycle	14
Biofuels-based hybrid MCFC/gas turbine plant design and simulation for power and heat generation	14
Applicability of mesoporous silica type SBA-15 as feasible support for the immobilization of Yarrowia lipolytica lipase and Candida antarctica lipase B	12
Nonequilibrium dynamic modeling of a simple batch reactive distillation	12
Scaling analysis of droplet forces in electrocoalescence: effect of frequency and waveform on dehydration efficiency	12
Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO + HDA) of guaiacol, anisole and a mixture on Ni-Mo catalysts supported on SBA-15 and γ-Al2O3	12
In silico prediction of the inhibition of new molecules on SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease by using QSAR: PSOSVR approach	11
Sugarcane vinasse as feedstock for microalgae cultivation: from wastewater treatment to bioproducts generation	11
Experimental study of clinker grinding in a ball mill and the behavior of the grinding media inside the equipment using DEM	11
Efficiency of the H2O2 consumption by the mineralization of hydrochlorothiazide via photo-Fenton UVA: a time dependent analysis	11
Analysis of thermal decomposition of magnetic nanoparticles synthesized by reverse coprecipitation and partial oxidation of ferrous ions	10
A review on the synthesis and application of magnetic nanoadsorbents to the treatment of oilfield produced water	10
Acoustical and volumetric investigation of EG, DEG, and TEG in chloroxylenol-methanol solutions at different temperatures	10
Physico-chemical modification of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) by steam explosion and surfactant impregnation for Cr (III) adsorption	9

Modeling and simulation of juice clarifier using computational fluid dynamics for enhanced sugar quality	9
Removal of 2,4-D herbicide from aqueous solution by Pleurotus ostreatus	9
Polysaccharide-based bioactive adsorbents for blood-contacting implant devices	9
Synthesis and characterization of Cu-rGO/ZnO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of bromophenol blue and antibacterial activity	8
Effect of magnetic field and agitation as exogenous factors for carotenoid production by Phaffia rhodozyma	8
Stoichiometry and thermodynamics of cerium(IV) solvent extraction from sulfuric acid solutions by CYANEX 301	8
Design of double pipe heat exchanger structures using linear models and smart enumeration	7
Facile fabrication and catalytic activity of nickel to ferric oxide nanoparticles for ammonium perchlorate decomposition	7
Hemp seed oil: extraction conditions, characterization and density and viscosity temperature profile	7
Efficient CO oxidation catalyzed by nickel supported on Ta2O5	7
A data envelopment analysis approach to measuring socio-economic efficiency due to renewable energy sources in Brazilian regions	7
Treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater by chemical coagulation method: determination of optimum removal conditions using experimental design	7
Two-stage semi-continuous cultivation of Dunaliella salina for β-carotene production	7
Deep-hydrogenation of aviation turbine fuel over highly active and robust magneto-sensitive nanocatalyst	7
Enhancing gluconic acid selectivity in catalytic oxidation: the synergetic effect of glucose-fructose mixtures and kinetic insights	7
Investigation of carbon steel particle collisions in dry and wet environments	7
Effect of organic shock loading on anaerobic performance of pumice-reinforced up-flow anaerobic sludge bed for incineration leachate treatment	7
Polychromatic controller of photosynthetically active radiation applied to microalgae	7
Reviewing the use of zeolites and clay based catalysts for pyrolysis of plastics and oil fractions	6
Examining the effect of reservoir conditions on efficiency of microbial enhanced oil recovery processes using Rhodococcus erythropolis strain; experimental approach	6
Impact of ultrasound and electric fields on microalgae growth: a comprehensive review	6
Biochar/g-C3N4 nano hetero-structure decorated with pt nanoparticles for diazinon photodegradation and E. coli photodeactivation under visible light	6
Electro-thermal actuated micromixer with VU/VIU/VUVIU/VIUVU patterned microgrooves	6
Potential use of sisal juice as raw material for sequential biological production of hydrogen and methane	6
Biodiesel production from vegetal oil and ethanol via transesterification in supercritical conditions	6
Effect of hydrodynamic parameters on hydrogen production by Anabaena sp. in an internal-loop airlift photobioreactor	6
Numerical simulation of single-phase two-component non-Darcy flow in naturally fractured reservoirs for enhanced gas recovery and carbon dioxide storage	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
Study on the paraffin-control of waxy crude oil treated by weak magnetic field	6
An evaluation of light wavelengths, intensity and control for the production of microalgae in photobioreactors: a review	6
Scale inhibitor qualification: evaluation for treatment in Brazilian pre-salt fields	6
Conceptual process and surrogate optimization of acrylonitrile production from glycerol via green propylene	5
Solid–liquid extraction of bioactive compounds from Spondias mombin L. by-products: optimization and identification of phenolic profile	5
Thermodynamic study of lysozyme adsorption on cation-exchange monolithic adsorbent	5
Mechanochemically-aided leaching of cobalt from the cathode of spent Lithium-ion batteries	5
The role of alcohols on the accessibility of basic ≡SiO− sites in hybrid silicas for catalytic transesterification	5
Experimental study of the drying of papaya seeds in a spouted bed and simulation of the fluid dynamics behaviour of the material	5
Direct oxidation of 3-picoline (3-methyl-pyridine) to nicotinic acid with pure HNO3	5
Carotenoid extraction from Phaffia rhodozyma biomass: downstream strategies and economic evaluation of energy	5
The extension characteristics and mixing effect of the secondary impact surface in double-layer impinging stream mixer	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
The application of the Patel–Teja viscosity equation of state for alcohols and their mixtures	5
A comparative study between synthetic solution and electroplating effluent regarding kinetic and equilibrium Zn ions removal behavior by Amberlite IR 120 resin	5
Measurement of solids holdup in a gas–solid fluidized bed: an experimental, statistical and ANN approach	5
Effect of thermophilic temperatures on hydrogen and ethanol production in anaerobic fluidized bed reactor from cassava wastewater	5
Analysis and correlation of ultrasound cavitation energy in ultrasound tank with coloration of fibrous materials: leather dyeing	5
New interaction parameters from VLE data for group contribution (GC-NRTL) model	5
Acclimation of activated sludge to nonylphenol ethoxylates and mathematical modeling of the depolymerization process	4
Multi-objective optimization study applied to an ethanol fermentation of cashew apple juice	4
Preparation of precipitated calcium carbonate using wollastonite and CO2 from industrial exhaust	4

An alternative approach for utilizing urea as fuel source	4
Low-cost approaches to producing and concentrating stable lipases and the evaluation of inductors	4
Comparison of two different kinds of seed sludge and characterization of microorganisms producing hydrogen and soluble metabolites from raw glycerol	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
Removal of chromium (VI) and lead from synthetic solution using electrocoagulation: optimization and performance study	4
Biomass derived heterogeneous catalysts used for sustainable biodiesel production: a systematic review	4
Isolation of interfacially active molecules from Brazilian oils and characterization by high resolution analytical techniques	4
Removal of sulfide from fuels by ionic liquids: prospects for the future	4
An experimental investigation of gas-liquid-solid transfer and external wetting efficiency on open-cell foam in a three-phase packed bed reactor: validation and parameter estimation	4
Photocatalytic degradation of ofloxacin by ZnO combined with persulfate under simulated solar light irradiation: performance, kinetics and degradation pathways	4
Acetylation of glycerol for triacetin production over metal/non-metal doped cobalt ferrite nanocatalysts	4
Design and development of induction heating based pulsed spray dryer for alkali metal chloride salts: interrogation through CFD approach	4
An overview of VLE and LLE experimental data for C1–C10 n-alkanes—water binary systems	3
A green amino acid-based solvent blended with diethanolamine solution for CO2 capture using micro-contactor	3
Study of the kinetic behavior of chemical inhibitors in calcium carbonate scale formation	3
Numerical simulation and optimized design of rhombic micromixers	3
Synthesis of MOF-5 using terephthalic acid as a ligand obtained from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste and its test in CO2 adsorption	3
Biological hydrogen production by Cyanothece sp. ATCC 51142 in a variable volume process: in silico optimization and sensitivity analysis	3
Features of rheological behavior of crude oil after ultrasonic treatment	3
Effluent from fluff pulp manufacturing: the behavior during biological treatment by MBBR	3
Modeling and optimization of the prediction of bio-oil yield using generalized approach with different biomass and reactor types	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
Solubility of asphaltenes samples in polar and apolar synthetic mixtures: experimental and modeling	3
Evaluation of the use of pyroligneous extract obtained from vacuum pyrolysis of residual biomass for onychomycosis treatment	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
Two arguments against the use of radar plots for constructing composite indicators	3
Festschrift issue in honor of Célio Cavalcante	3
Effects of different plasticizers on the physicochemical properties of cellulose nanocrystals-reinforced corn starch films	3
Real silk textile wastewater treatment using 2-D electrochemical coagulation and estimation of electrical energy consumption	3
A computational study on the potential application of Ca12O12 cluster for sensing of fungicide molecule	3
Structural characterization of asphaltenes enriched in Island and archipelago motifs by LDI ( +) FT-ICR MS	3
Solubility and thermodynamic study of mesalazine in propylene glycol + 2-propanol mixtures	3
Method for improving adsorption capacity of gold(I) thiosulfate complex on mercapto-functionalized silica gel by masking copper with ethylenediamine	3
An investigation on copper-loaded ceria-praseodymium catalysts for soot oxidation activity and its kinetics	3
Utilization of co-products from corn ethanol industry in a biorefinery context: a review on the biotechnological potential of thin stillage	3
Effects of chitosan and piperazine on surface morphology and mebeverine hydrochloride removal in polyurea thin film composite membranes	3