OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering is 4. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Fabrication of CeO2 microspheres by internal gelation process using T junction droplet generator	35
Influence of preparation method on zinc oxide properties’ for photoelectrochemical application	25
The role of Brazil in the advancement of enzymatic biodiesel production	25
Bioactives from pomegranate peel and moringa leaves as natural antioxidants for stability of edible oil blends	19
Effects of laboratory test sensitivities on the efficiency of scale inhibitors for Brazilian applications	19
WOPCA-EGNPE algorithm based on variable division for fault monitoring of batch process	17
Enhancing the efficiency of scale inhibitor squeeze for mature fields of the Campos Basin—RJ using Ca2+ bridging ion	16
Metal–organic frameworks as highly effective platforms for enzyme immobilization–current developments and future perspectives	16
On the numerical simulation of non-isothermal heavy oil flow using horizontal wells and horizontal heaters	15
Experimental investigation of the flame stability limits for H2 + C3H8, H2 + C2H6 and H2 + CH4 jet flames	15
Bromelain recovery from pineapple subproducts by ultrafiltration and aqueous biphasic systems: processes comparison and integration	13
An energy sustainable approach of heat-pump assisted azeotropic divided wall column based on the organic Rankine cycle	13
A comparison between process control strategies: reinforcement learning with RBFs and NMPC coupled with EKF	12
Scaling analysis of droplet forces in electrocoalescence: effect of frequency and waveform on dehydration efficiency	12
Metaheuristic assisted neural differential equation modeling in activated sludge process	11
Experimental study and correlation of the excess molar volume of binary liquid solutions of (amines + water) at different temperatures and atmospheric pressure	11
Prediction of speed of sound in compressed hydrocarbon and CO2 mixtures: theory comparison	11
C4 hydrocarbons to value-added chemicals over Keggin-type heteropolyacids: structure-properties, reaction parameters, and mechanisms	11
Biofuels-based hybrid MCFC/gas turbine plant design and simulation for power and heat generation	11
Comparison of fibrous versus Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol through modeling the reactor and the process flowsheet	10
Accuracy of 2D modeling approach for performance simulation of noncircular single- and dual-layer monolithic catalysts: a case study	10
Nonequilibrium dynamic modeling of a simple batch reactive distillation	10
Isolated bubble ascent in a non-Newtonian media inside an infinite bubble column: a CFD study	10
Sugarcane vinasse as feedstock for microalgae cultivation: from wastewater treatment to bioproducts generation	9
Efficiency of the H2O2 consumption by the mineralization of hydrochlorothiazide via photo-Fenton UVA: a time dependent analysis	9

Sustainable production of xylose ester biosurfactant: a techno-economic-environmental analysis	9
Applicability of mesoporous silica type SBA-15 as feasible support for the immobilization of Yarrowia lipolytica lipase and Candida antarctica lipase B	9
Analysis of thermal decomposition of magnetic nanoparticles synthesized by reverse coprecipitation and partial oxidation of ferrous ions	9
Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO + HDA) of guaiacol, anisole and a mixture on Ni-Mo catalysts supported on SBA-15 and γ-Al2O3	9
Acoustical and volumetric investigation of EG, DEG, and TEG in chloroxylenol-methanol solutions at different temperatures	8
Experimental study of clinker grinding in a ball mill and the behavior of the grinding media inside the equipment using DEM	8
In silico prediction of the inhibition of new molecules on SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease by using QSAR: PSOSVR approach	8
Enhancing gluconic acid selectivity in catalytic oxidation: the synergetic effect of glucose-fructose mixtures and kinetic insights	7
Eco-friendly synthesis of alkaline anion exchange membrane for fuel cells application	7
A review on the synthesis and application of magnetic nanoadsorbents to the treatment of oilfield produced water	7
Polysaccharide-based bioactive adsorbents for blood-contacting implant devices	7
Effect of magnetic field and agitation as exogenous factors for carotenoid production by Phaffia rhodozyma	7
Physico-chemical modification of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) by steam explosion and surfactant impregnation for Cr (III) adsorption	7
Modeling and simulation of juice clarifier using computational fluid dynamics for enhanced sugar quality	7
Removal of 2,4-D herbicide from aqueous solution by Pleurotus ostreatus	7
Glyphosate adsorption onto porous clay heterostructure (PCH): kinetic and thermodynamic studies	6
Two-stage semi-continuous cultivation of Dunaliella salina for β-carotene production	6
Assessment of module arrangements of a direct contact membrane distillation process for a small-scale desalination plant	6
A data envelopment analysis approach to measuring socio-economic efficiency due to renewable energy sources in Brazilian regions	6
Stoichiometry and thermodynamics of cerium(IV) solvent extraction from sulfuric acid solutions by CYANEX 301	6
Facile fabrication and catalytic activity of nickel to ferric oxide nanoparticles for ammonium perchlorate decomposition	6
Treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater by chemical coagulation method: determination of optimum removal conditions using experimental design	6
Design of double pipe heat exchanger structures using linear models and smart enumeration	6
Investigation of carbon steel particle collisions in dry and wet environments	6
Effect of organic shock loading on anaerobic performance of pumice-reinforced up-flow anaerobic sludge bed for incineration leachate treatment	6
Synthesis and characterization of Cu-rGO/ZnO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of bromophenol blue and antibacterial activity	6
Efficient CO oxidation catalyzed by nickel supported on Ta2O5	5
Electro-thermal actuated micromixer with VU/VIU/VUVIU/VIUVU patterned microgrooves	5
Comparison of the efficiency of inoculants in the anaerobic digestion of cattle, swine and turkey waste for methane production	5
An alternate characterization procedure of crude oils and modeling of asphaltene precipitation using PC-SAFT equation of state: estimation of asphaltene-rich phase maximum	5
Biodiesel production from vegetal oil and ethanol via transesterification in supercritical conditions	5
The effect of the sandblasting method on the performance of LaNiO3/γ-Al2O3 adhesion in a microchannel reactor for dry reforming of methane process	5
Reviewing the use of zeolites and clay based catalysts for pyrolysis of plastics and oil fractions	5
Investigation of CO methanation activities of ZSM-5 supported Ni catalysts using microchannel and conventional reactor	5
Polychromatic controller of photosynthetically active radiation applied to microalgae	5
Biochar/g-C3N4 nano hetero-structure decorated with pt nanoparticles for diazinon photodegradation and E. coli photodeactivation under visible light	5
Synthesis and characterization of Sn-Al-MCM-41 molecular sieve for cyclic acetal production by the glycerol etherification reaction with benzaldehyde	5
Scale inhibitor qualification: evaluation for treatment in Brazilian pre-salt fields	5
Hemp seed oil: extraction conditions, characterization and density and viscosity temperature profile	5
Deep-hydrogenation of aviation turbine fuel over highly active and robust magneto-sensitive nanocatalyst	5
Potential use of sisal juice as raw material for sequential biological production of hydrogen and methane	5
Study on the paraffin-control of waxy crude oil treated by weak magnetic field	5
Effect of hydrodynamic parameters on hydrogen production by Anabaena sp. in an internal-loop airlift photobioreactor	5
Numerical simulation of single-phase two-component non-Darcy flow in naturally fractured reservoirs for enhanced gas recovery and carbon dioxide storage	5
Multi-objective optimization study applied to an ethanol fermentation of cashew apple juice	4
A soft tubular model reactor based on the bionics of a small intestine: anti particulate fouling by peristalsis	4
Analysis and correlation of ultrasound cavitation energy in ultrasound tank with coloration of fibrous materials: leather dyeing	4
New interaction parameters from VLE data for group contribution (GC-NRTL) model	4
Protection by a polymer composite on carbon steel surface in 1.0 M HCl environment: a combined experimental and theoretical approach	4
Conceptual process and surrogate optimization of acrylonitrile production from glycerol via green propylene	4

Impact of ultrasound and electric fields on microalgae growth: a comprehensive review	4
Partitioning of pequi seed (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.) lipase in aqueous two-phase systems composed of PEG/2-propanol + ammonium sulfate + water	4
Carotenoid extraction from Phaffia rhodozyma biomass: downstream strategies and economic evaluation of energy	4
The application of the Patel–Teja viscosity equation of state for alcohols and their mixtures	4
The role of alcohols on the accessibility of basic ≡SiO− sites in hybrid silicas for catalytic transesterification	4
A Rh/SBA-15 catalyst achieved remarkable performance for hydroformylation of formaldehyde	4
The extension characteristics and mixing effect of the secondary impact surface in double-layer impinging stream mixer	4
Experimental study of the drying of papaya seeds in a spouted bed and simulation of the fluid dynamics behaviour of the material	4
A comparative study between synthetic solution and electroplating effluent regarding kinetic and equilibrium Zn ions removal behavior by Amberlite IR 120 resin	4
Effect of thermophilic temperatures on hydrogen and ethanol production in anaerobic fluidized bed reactor from cassava wastewater	4
An evaluation of light wavelengths, intensity and control for the production of microalgae in photobioreactors: a review	4
Removal of sulfide from fuels by ionic liquids: prospects for the future	4
Thermodynamic study of lysozyme adsorption on cation-exchange monolithic adsorbent	4
Determination of an optimum extraction region for the recovery of bioactive compounds from olive leaves (Olea europaea L.) using green dynamic pressurized liquid extraction	4
Parametric sensitivity analysis of the modified phase-field model in polymer membrane formation by immersion precipitation method	4
Solid–liquid extraction of bioactive compounds from Spondias mombin L. by-products: optimization and identification of phenolic profile	4
Direct oxidation of 3-picoline (3-methyl-pyridine) to nicotinic acid with pure HNO3	4
Effect of baffles on the flow hydrodynamics of dual-Rushton turbine stirred tank bioreactor—a CFD study	4
Examining the effect of reservoir conditions on efficiency of microbial enhanced oil recovery processes using Rhodococcus erythropolis strain; experimental approach	4
Measurement of solids holdup in a gas–solid fluidized bed: an experimental, statistical and ANN approach	4
Mechanochemically-aided leaching of cobalt from the cathode of spent Lithium-ion batteries	4