Overview Contents: Chemie Ingenieur Technik 4/2024
Chemical Engineering &Technology, Volume 47, Issue 4, Page 746-746, April 2024.
Category Archives: Chemical Engineering & Technology
Editorial Board: Chem. Eng. Technol. 4/2024
Chemical Engineering &Technology, Volume 47, Issue 4, Page 612-612, April 2024.
Overview Contents: Chem. Eng. Technol. 4/2024
Chemical Engineering &Technology, Volume 47, Issue 4, Page 613-613, April 2024.
Operating Behavior of Pulse Jet‐Cleaned Filters Regarding Energy Demand and Particle Emissions – Part 2: Modeling
The operating behaviour of a pulse jet-cleaned filter is calculated applying and adapting model equations, demonstrating the trade-off between energy demand and particle emissions.
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Baghouse filters applied for gas cleaning are subject to digitalization concepts, including process modeling and the development of digital twins in order to improve energy efficiency and lower particle emissions. Modeling equations from literature were adapted to match experimental data from part 1 of this study to calculate the effect of varying filter face velocities, dust concentrations, or tank pressures on energy demand and particle emissions. Based on the model approaches, an operation curve that enables the evaluation of filter operation regarding the trade-off between energy demand and particle emissions can be constructed. The identification of energetically optimal cycle times and favorable operation regions is possible due to the extensive experimental framework of the model.
A Comprehensive Parametric Study on CO2 Removal from Natural Gas by Hollow Fiber Membrane Contactor: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Approach
A hollow fiber membrane contactor was modeled to find the ideal conditions for removing CO2 from natural gas. The effects of liquid flow rate, gas flow rate, and absorbent concentration were studied for three different absorbents (ethylenediamine, monoethanolamine, and piperazine). In general, using piperazine as absorbent resulted in the highest CO2 capture efficiency across all investigations.
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This study examined essential factors in the use of hollow fiber membranes that affect CO2 removal efficiency. In the simulation, a finite element model for a membrane with ten fibers was used. Each fiber is 175 mm long with inner radius of 0.75 mm and outer radius of 1.5 mm. Liquid and gas flow rates were set at 100–800 mL min−1, and adsorbent concentration was adjusted in the range of 200–1500 mol m−3 for monoethanolamine, piperazine (PZ), and ethylenediamine absorbents. Increasing the liquid flow rate, gas flow rate, and absorbent concentration leads to an increase, decrease, and increase in efficiency, respectively. Thus, using PZ as absorbent with a concentration of 1080 mol m−3 liquid and gas flow rates of 400 and 180 mL min−1, respectively, showed a CO2 removal efficiency of > 95 % for a membrane effective length of 0.3 m.
A Review on Virgin or Waste Polymers in Bitumen Modification for Ageing and Rejuvenation
This review describes the various possible polymers used for bitumen modification and explores the advantages and disadvantages of different waste polymers utilized in bitumen modification due to environmental concerns. It focuses on the challenges in the production of high-quality bitumen with improved performance as per the BIS, IRC, and SHRP specifications.
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The physicochemical behavior of polymer-modified binders suggests suitability for rejuvenating aged pavements and meets base bitumen parameters. The strengthening effect is mainly due to their electronic structures, which interact with asphaltene via CH-π interactions and crosslinkage reaction with S–H and O–H bonds of base bitumen, along with the virgin and waste polymers used. The functional groups in bitumen play a vital role in enhanced paving resistance after modification. This review aims to provide an overview of the current knowledge on the role of polymers in bitumen modification and to identify research gaps. It also discusses underutilized technologies, methods, and future research perspectives to implement more effective road networks for an environmentally sustainable development.
The Effect of Size and Morphology on the Antibacterial Activity of Zn‐loaded LTL Nanozeolite
LTL nanozeolites with spherical-like and disk-shaped morphologies were synthesized by exploiting the effect of the alumina source, and the effect of size and morphology on the antibacterial activity of Zn-loaded LTL nanozeolites was studied. Spherical-like LTL nanozeolite showed higher antibacterial activity due to its larger surface area resulting in higher loading of Zn ions as antibacterial agent.
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A simple and cost-effective approach was used to synthesize different morphologies of Linde Type L (LTL) nanozeolite. The resulting products were characterized by techniques such as X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electronic microscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller measurements. The results showed that LTL nanozeolite was successfully synthesized, and different morphologies, including spherical-like and disk-shaped nanoparticles, were obtained. Then, the effect of size and morphology on the antibacterial activity of the obtained products was studied. Spherical-like LTL nanoparticles showed higher antibacterial activity due to their larger pore volume and surface area and higher loading of biocidal zinc cations.
A Comprehensive Workflow towards More Equant‐Shaped Crystals of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
A miniaturized multi-reactor system and knowledge-based workflow were developed to identify optimal process conditions for controlling the crystal morphology of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). This method, which features minimal material usage, inline imaging, and independent control of temperature T and supersaturation S, can be used to obtain more equant-shaped crystals of diverse APIs.
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The morphology of crystalline active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) can significantly affect their product properties, so that its control during manufacturing is crucial. To address this, a newly augmented commercial milliliter-scale facility and knowledge-based workflow were developed with the aim of identifying optimal process conditions for producing more equant-shaped crystals. The design includes minimal material usage, inline imaging, and independent temperature and supersaturation control through evaporative crystallization. The methodology enables the identification of process conditions for equant-shaped crystals across diverse APIs. These findings contribute to advancing pharmaceutical research and development by providing a reliable approach to optimize crystal morphology.
Thermodynamics of Reversible Hydrogen Storage: Are Methoxy‐Substituted Aromatics better through Oxygen Functionality?
Substitution of pyridine and quinoline with methoxy groups on the ring has been investigated thermodynamically regarding their applicability as liquid organic hydrogen carrier materials. The thermochemical properties of methoxy-substituted pyridines and quinolines and their respective hydrogenated counterparts have been analyzed from a thermodynamic point of view.
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An attractive option for the storage of hydrogen is the reversible hydrogenation of an aromatic substance, a so-called liquid organic hydrogen carrier. For hydrogen release, it is desirable to find substances with low enthalpies of reaction for dehydrogenation. It has been demonstrated that substitution, e.g., with methyl groups, on the ring can have a positive effect in this regard. In this study, thermochemical properties of methoxy-substituted pyridines and quinolines and their respective hydrogenated counterparts have been analyzed from a thermodynamic point of view. Combustion calorimetry has been utilized to measure the enthalpy of formation and the transpiration method for determining the vapor pressure. Additionally, high-level quantum-chemical approaches have been applied to obtain caloric data in the gas phase, which provide a basis for comparison and evaluation of the experimental data. The results reveal two main effects of methoxy substitution. First, oxygenated substituents like methoxy groups have stronger effect on the Gibbs energy of reaction and thus the temperature needed thermodynamically for hydrogen release than methyl groups. Second, the effect is highly depending on the position of the substitution on the ring. Particularly methoxy groups close to a N heteroatom can have a significant positive effect, which might enable hydrogen release at equilibrium temperatures more than 50 K lower than for their unsubstituted analogue.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Ofloxacin in Wastewater Using Mg‐Ni Co‐doped TiO2 Catalyst
Residual pharmaceuticals can pose a threat to the aquatic ecosystem. Mg-Ni co-doped TiO2 was prepared by wet impregnation, characterized by various methods, and used as a photocatalyst for degradation of the antibiotic ofloxacin (OFX) under solar irradiation, which has potential applications in water treatment and environmental remediation. The optimal conditions for OFX degradation were determined.
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This study focuses on the preparation and characterization of Mg-Ni co-doped TiO2 and its application in the degradation of the pharmaceutical ofloxacin (OFX) under solar irradiation. A wet impregnation method was used to prepare Mg-Ni co-doped TiO2. Characterization, optimization, and kinetic studies revealed that the doped TiO2 material is effective in degrading OFX, with potential applications in water treatment or environmental remediation processes. Ultraviolet diffuse reflectance spectroscopy indicated that the band gap of TiO2 was reduced due to doping with Mg and Ni. A reduced band gap can enhance the material's photocatalytic properties, which is important for its application in solar-driven degradation processes. The catalyst dose and OFX concentration for the degradation process were optimized. A catalyst dose of 2 g L−1 and an OFX solution with a concentration of 40 ppm, maintained at pH 5, resulted in the highest degradation efficiency. The degradation process followed first-order kinetics, suggesting that the rate of degradation increased with increasing doping.