OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
Metal–organic frameworks as highly effective platforms for enzyme immobilization–current developments and future perspectives	31
Analysis of the different solubility data of cannabidiol in supercritical carbon dioxide described in the literature	22
The role of Brazil in the advancement of enzymatic biodiesel production	19
Fabrication of CeO2 microspheres by internal gelation process using T junction droplet generator	19
WOPCA-EGNPE algorithm based on variable division for fault monitoring of batch process	18
Effects of laboratory test sensitivities on the efficiency of scale inhibitors for Brazilian applications	16
Influence of preparation method on zinc oxide properties’ for photoelectrochemical application	16
Biosynthesis of propionic acid from whey permeate and corn steep liquor by Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp ATCC 6207 and partial purification using ion exchange cryogels	15
Recyclability and life time analysis of potent antifouling PVDF nanohybrid membranes for produced water treatment	14
Bioactives from pomegranate peel and moringa leaves as natural antioxidants for stability of edible oil blends	14
Synthesis of Sodalite Zeolite from Alkaline Fusion of Kaolin and Crystallization at Low Temperature and Ambient Pressure	13
Bromelain recovery from pineapple subproducts by ultrafiltration and aqueous biphasic systems: processes comparison and integration	12
Enhancing the efficiency of scale inhibitor squeeze for mature fields of the Campos Basin—RJ using Ca2+ bridging ion	12
Estimated enthalpy of formation of N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl] hexadecanamide by experimental approach	12
Experimental investigation of the flame stability limits for H2 + C3H8, H2 + C2H6 and H2 + CH4 jet flames	12
On the numerical simulation of non-isothermal heavy oil flow using horizontal wells and horizontal heaters	11
Influence of the chain length of the fatty acids present in different oils and the pore diameter of the support on the catalytic activity of immobilized lipase for ethyl ester production	11
An energy sustainable approach of heat-pump assisted azeotropic divided wall column based on the organic Rankine cycle	10
Scaling analysis of droplet forces in electrocoalescence: effect of frequency and waveform on dehydration efficiency	10
Metaheuristic assisted neural differential equation modeling in activated sludge process	10
A comparison between process control strategies: reinforcement learning with RBFs and NMPC coupled with EKF	10
Comparison of fibrous versus Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol through modeling the reactor and the process flowsheet	9
Experimental study and correlation of the excess molar volume of binary liquid solutions of (amines + water) at different temperatures and atmospheric pressure	9
Prediction of speed of sound in compressed hydrocarbon and CO2 mixtures: theory comparison	9
C4 hydrocarbons to value-added chemicals over Keggin-type heteropolyacids: structure-properties, reaction parameters, and mechanisms	9

Nonequilibrium dynamic modeling of a simple batch reactive distillation	9
Biofuels-based hybrid MCFC/gas turbine plant design and simulation for power and heat generation	9
Applicability of mesoporous silica type SBA-15 as feasible support for the immobilization of Yarrowia lipolytica lipase and Candida antarctica lipase B	9
Accuracy of 2D modeling approach for performance simulation of noncircular single- and dual-layer monolithic catalysts: a case study	8
Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO + HDA) of guaiacol, anisole and a mixture on Ni-Mo catalysts supported on SBA-15 and γ-Al2O3	8
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
Isolated bubble ascent in a non-Newtonian media inside an infinite bubble column: a CFD study	8
Efficiency of the H2O2 consumption by the mineralization of hydrochlorothiazide via photo-Fenton UVA: a time dependent analysis	8
Synergistic effects on Cu, Zn and Al-based catalyst: tracking the change of active sites during glycerol dehydration	8
Analysis of thermal decomposition of magnetic nanoparticles synthesized by reverse coprecipitation and partial oxidation of ferrous ions	8
High-temperature sorption of sodium vapors in typical outlet streams from biomass gasifiers	8
Characteristic study of exfoliated graphene particles from waste batteries	8
Design of heat exchanger network physical layout in process plants using a mixed-integer model	8
Application of enzymatic degradation to enhance the biodegradability in activated sludge of the poly(thioether-ester) polymers	7
In silico prediction of the inhibition of new molecules on SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease by using QSAR: PSOSVR approach	7
Early fault detection via combining multilinear PCA with retrospective monitoring using weighted features	7
Sustainable production of xylose ester biosurfactant: a techno-economic-environmental analysis	7
A review on the synthesis and application of magnetic nanoadsorbents to the treatment of oilfield produced water	6
Synthesis and characterization of Cu-rGO/ZnO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of bromophenol blue and antibacterial activity	6
Correlation of the solubility of isoniazid in some aqueous cosolvent mixtures using different mathematical models	6
Implementation, validation and application of a lubrication force model in CFD-DEM simulations	6
Modeling and simulation of juice clarifier using computational fluid dynamics for enhanced sugar quality	6
Enhancing gluconic acid selectivity in catalytic oxidation: the synergetic effect of glucose-fructose mixtures and kinetic insights	6
Polysaccharide-based bioactive adsorbents for blood-contacting implant devices	6
Sugarcane vinasse as feedstock for microalgae cultivation: from wastewater treatment to bioproducts generation	6
Physico-chemical modification of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) by steam explosion and surfactant impregnation for Cr (III) adsorption	6
Fabrication of MgCo2O4@MnO2 nanocomposite on nickel foam with a core-shell structure and its application for glucose measurement	6
Removal of 2,4-D herbicide from aqueous solution by Pleurotus ostreatus	6
A data envelopment analysis approach to measuring socio-economic efficiency due to renewable energy sources in Brazilian regions	5
A low-cost water hyacinth-based adsorbent for free fatty acids removal from waste cooking oil: kinetic, isotherm, and thermodynamic studies	5
A novel approach to making composite photocatalyst by peroxide sol–gel deposition of TiO2 on Al2O3 and ZrO2 nanosheets	5
Integrated production of bacterial cellulose and biogas from agro-industrial wastewater: technical feasibility of implementing a biorefinery concept	5
Facile fabrication and catalytic activity of nickel to ferric oxide nanoparticles for ammonium perchlorate decomposition	5
Identification of the potato moisture diffusion coefficient considering shrinkage: a nonlinear estimator approach to an inverse problem	5
Eco-friendly synthesis of alkaline anion exchange membrane for fuel cells application	5
Glyphosate adsorption onto porous clay heterostructure (PCH): kinetic and thermodynamic studies	5
Production of cellulases and β-glucosidases by Trichoderma reesei Rut C30 using steam-pretreated sugarcane bagasse: an integrated approach for onsite enzyme production	5
Regeneration of transformer oil using a microemulsion with Triton X-100	5
Two-stage semi-continuous cultivation of Dunaliella salina for β-carotene production	5
Treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater by chemical coagulation method: determination of optimum removal conditions using experimental design	5
Removing diclofenac, ranitidine, and simvastatin from a biologically-treated domestic sewage coupling the photo-Fenton process	5
Stoichiometry and thermodynamics of cerium(IV) solvent extraction from sulfuric acid solutions by CYANEX 301	5
Design of double pipe heat exchanger structures using linear models and smart enumeration	5
Effect of magnetic field and agitation as exogenous factors for carotenoid production by Phaffia rhodozyma	5
Assessment of module arrangements of a direct contact membrane distillation process for a small-scale desalination plant	5
Investigation of carbon steel particle collisions in dry and wet environments	5
Polychromatic controller of photosynthetically active radiation applied to microalgae	4
Miniemulsions: droplet size and stability versus final particle size	4
Effect of organic shock loading on anaerobic performance of pumice-reinforced up-flow anaerobic sludge bed for incineration leachate treatment	4

Comparison of the efficiency of inoculants in the anaerobic digestion of cattle, swine and turkey waste for methane production	4
Preparation of MgCl2-Supported Ziegler-Natta catalysts via new surfactant and precipitation method for Ethylene polymerization	4
Study on the paraffin-control of waxy crude oil treated by weak magnetic field	4
Synthesis and characterization of Sn-Al-MCM-41 molecular sieve for cyclic acetal production by the glycerol etherification reaction with benzaldehyde	4
Effect of hydrodynamic parameters on hydrogen production by Anabaena sp. in an internal-loop airlift photobioreactor	4
Partitioning of pequi seed (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.) lipase in aqueous two-phase systems composed of PEG/2-propanol + ammonium sulfate + water	4
Reviewing the use of zeolites and clay based catalysts for pyrolysis of plastics and oil fractions	4
Electro-thermal actuated micromixer with VU/VIU/VUVIU/VIUVU patterned microgrooves	4
Efficient CO oxidation catalyzed by nickel supported on Ta2O5	4
Investigation of CO methanation activities of ZSM-5 supported Ni catalysts using microchannel and conventional reactor	4
An evaluation of light wavelengths, intensity and control for the production of microalgae in photobioreactors: a review	4
Impact of ultrasound and electric fields on microalgae growth: a comprehensive review	4
Natamycin release from alginate active films to liquid and semi-solid media	4
An alternate characterization procedure of crude oils and modeling of asphaltene precipitation using PC-SAFT equation of state: estimation of asphaltene-rich phase maximum	4
Potential use of sisal juice as raw material for sequential biological production of hydrogen and methane	4
Deep-hydrogenation of aviation turbine fuel over highly active and robust magneto-sensitive nanocatalyst	4
Hemp seed oil: extraction conditions, characterization and density and viscosity temperature profile	4
The effect of the sandblasting method on the performance of LaNiO3/γ-Al2O3 adhesion in a microchannel reactor for dry reforming of methane process	4
Examining the effect of reservoir conditions on efficiency of microbial enhanced oil recovery processes using Rhodococcus erythropolis strain; experimental approach	4
Biochar/g-C3N4 nano hetero-structure decorated with pt nanoparticles for diazinon photodegradation and E. coli photodeactivation under visible light	4
Numerical simulation of single-phase two-component non-Darcy flow in naturally fractured reservoirs for enhanced gas recovery and carbon dioxide storage	4
Deformation and time scales of drop dynamics in turbulent field and the effect of physical properties	4
Biodiesel production from vegetal oil and ethanol via transesterification in supercritical conditions	4
Solid–liquid extraction of bioactive compounds from Spondias mombin L. by-products: optimization and identification of phenolic profile	3
Direct oxidation of 3-picoline (3-methyl-pyridine) to nicotinic acid with pure HNO3	3
Effect of baffles on the flow hydrodynamics of dual-Rushton turbine stirred tank bioreactor—a CFD study	3
The application of the Patel–Teja viscosity equation of state for alcohols and their mixtures	3
Scale inhibitor qualification: evaluation for treatment in Brazilian pre-salt fields	3
Mechanochemically-aided leaching of cobalt from the cathode of spent Lithium-ion batteries	3
The role of alcohols on the accessibility of basic ≡SiO− sites in hybrid silicas for catalytic transesterification	3
Start-up of a membrane bio-electrochemical reactor: technology for wastewater treatment and energy generation	3
Analysis and correlation of ultrasound cavitation energy in ultrasound tank with coloration of fibrous materials: leather dyeing	3
Equilibrium and kinetic investigation of reactive extraction of pyridine-2-carboxylic acid using corn oil as diluent	3
Experimental study of the drying of papaya seeds in a spouted bed and simulation of the fluid dynamics behaviour of the material	3
Conceptual process and surrogate optimization of acrylonitrile production from glycerol via green propylene	3
Carotenoid extraction from Phaffia rhodozyma biomass: downstream strategies and economic evaluation of energy	3
Protection by a polymer composite on carbon steel surface in 1.0 M HCl environment: a combined experimental and theoretical approach	3
Extraction of microalgae oil by organic solvents: experimental determination and modeling of liquid–liquid equilibria using vegetable oils mixture as a model system	3
Thermodynamic study of lysozyme adsorption on cation-exchange monolithic adsorbent	3
A soft tubular model reactor based on the bionics of a small intestine: anti particulate fouling by peristalsis	3
Evaluation of extraction methods and purification by aqueous two-phase systems of phycocyanin from Anabaena variabilis and Nostoc sp.	3
The extension characteristics and mixing effect of the secondary impact surface in double-layer impinging stream mixer	3
New interaction parameters from VLE data for group contribution (GC-NRTL) model	3
Enhancing the stability of synthesized curcumin by spray-drying microencapsulation with soy lecithin and gum Arabic	3
A comparative study between synthetic solution and electroplating effluent regarding kinetic and equilibrium Zn ions removal behavior by Amberlite IR 120 resin	3
Effect of thermophilic temperatures on hydrogen and ethanol production in anaerobic fluidized bed reactor from cassava wastewater	3
Vacuum distillation of raw bio-crude oil (RBCO) from empty fruit bunches (EFB) pyrolysis to produce light distillate containing acetic acid and phenol for sustainable chemical purposes	3
Measurement of solids holdup in a gas–solid fluidized bed: an experimental, statistical and ANN approach	3
Preparation of the electrospun composite nanofibers for oils absorption	3
Modeling and simulation of the enzymatic degradation of 2,4,6-trichlorophenol using soybean peroxidase	3
Determination of an optimum extraction region for the recovery of bioactive compounds from olive leaves (Olea europaea L.) using green dynamic pressurized liquid extraction	3
Parametric sensitivity analysis of the modified phase-field model in polymer membrane formation by immersion precipitation method	3