journal: Reviews in Chemical Engineering

Impact Factor: 4.9

Published since January 1, 1982

Reviews in Chemical Engineering

ISSN: 2191-0235

Editors-in-Chief: Dan Luss, Neima Brauner

Editorial Board: David Agar, Mark E. Davis, Lidietta Giorno, J. B. Joshi, Johannes Khinast, Joseph Kost, L. Gary Leal, Jinghai Li, Patrick L. Mills, Massimo Morbidelli, Ka Ming Ng, Michael Nikolaou, Avi Schroeder, John Seinfeld, E. Hugh Stitt, Enrico Tronconi, Constantinos G. Vayenas, Peter Vekilov, Andrey Zagoruiko, Edwin Zondervan

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Reviews in Chemical Engineering publishes authoritative review articles on all aspects of the broad field of chemical engineering and applied chemistry. Its aim is to develop new insights and understanding and to promote interest and research activity in chemical engineering, as well as the application of new developments in these areas. The bimonthly journal publishes peer-reviewed articles by leading chemical engineers, applied scientists and mathematicians. The broad interest today in solutions through chemistry to some of the world’s most challenging problems ensures that Reviews in Chemical Engineering will play a significant role in the growth of the field as a whole.

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Journal Impact Factor	4.9	2023, Journal Citation Reports (Clarivate, 2024)
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CiteScore	12.3	2023, Scopus (Elsevier B.V., 2024)
SCImago Journal Rank	1.057	2023, SJR (Scimago Lab, 2024; Data Source: Scopus)
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Editors-in-Chief
Dan Luss, University of Houston, USA, dluss@uh.edu
Neima Brauner, Tel Aviv University, Israel, brauner@tauex.tau.ac.il

Editorial Board
David Agar, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany
Mark E. Davis, California Institute of Technology, USA
Lidietta Giorno, CNR-ITM, Italy
J.B. Joshi, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
Johannes Khinast, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Joseph Kost, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Jinghai Li, Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
L. Gary Leal, University of California, Santa Barbara, USA
Patrick L. Mills, Texas A&M University Kingsville, USA
Massimo Morbidelli, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Ka Ming Ng, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, China
Michael Nikolaou, University of Houston, USA
Avi Schroeder, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
John H. Seinfeld, California Institute of Technology, USA
E. Hugh Stitt, Johnson Matthey plc, UK
Enrico Tronconi, Politecnico di Milano, Italy
Constantinos G. Vayenas, University of Patras, Greece
Peter Vekilov, University of Houston, USA
Andrey N. Zagoruiko, Boreskov Institute of Catalysis, Russia
Edwin Zondervan, University of Twente, the Netherlands

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Volume 41 Issue 2

February 2025

Publicly Available January 29, 2025

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January 3, 2025

Solid biomass chain from production to utilization in UK

Leila Samiee, Nejat Rahmanian

Page range: 101-124

Abstract

Bioenergy stands as the primary contributor within the realm of global renewables, offering energy security to a multitude of individuals while also fostering growth in rural areas. The emergence of fuel pellets derived from diverse feedstocks has brought forth both prospects and obstacles for current technologies. This article delivers an up-to-date examination of the production and application of fuel pellets sourced from biomass. The upcoming discourse will explore the various aspects, both positive and negative, of the production and utilization of fuel pellets obtained from biomass, with a specific focus on the circumstances in the United Kingdom (UK). Through acquiring a thorough understanding of the manufacturing procedures of fuel pellets, coupled with a detailed examination of their benefits and drawbacks, the feasibility of utilizing biomass can be greatly improved, consequently leading to a significant contribution to the progression of a sustainable bioenergy framework.

Open Access January 29, 2025

Certifications and testing methods for biodegradable plastics

WooSeok Lee, JaeHyeon Kim, Tai Gyu Lee

Page range: 125-146

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This paper offers a comprehensive review of previous studies and articles on international standards and certification criteria for biodegradable plastics. It highlights key insights into the biodegradation environment and certification processes for these materials. As various countries and organizations intensify research efforts on biodegradable plastics, certification standards for biodegradability are evolving and expanding. This trend is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping international standards. Nonetheless, several challenges persist, including the absence of universally recognized testing methods, inconsistencies between real-world and laboratory biodegradation conditions, and a lack of clear definitions and standardized criteria. Above all, establishing international standards is critical to advancing biodegradable plastics as a viable alternative to conventional plastics.

January 29, 2025

A systematic review on the application of machine learning in carbon dioxide absorption in amine-related solvents

Jun Hui Law, Farihahusnah Hussin, Muhammed Basheer Jasser, Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua

Page range: 147-178

Abstract

Amine absorption has been regarded as an efficient solution in reducing the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) concentration. Machine learning (ML) models are applied in the CO 2 capture field to predict the CO 2 solubility in amine solvents. Although there are other similar reviews, this systematic review presents a more comprehensive review on the ML models and their training algorithms applied to predict CO 2 solubility in amine-related solvents in the past 10 years. A total of 55 articles are collected from Scopus, ScienceDirect and Web of Science following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses guidelines. Neural network is the most frequently applied model while committee machine intelligence system is the most accurate model. However, relatively the same optimisation algorithm was applied for each type of ML models. Genetic algorithm has been applied in most of the discussed ML models, yet limited studies were found. The advantages and limitations of each ML models are discussed. The findings of this review could provide a database of the data points for future research, as well as provide information to future researchers for studying ML application in amine absorption, including but not limited to implementation of different optimisation algorithms, structure optimisation and larger scale applications.

January 29, 2025

Critical review on development of methylene blue degradation by wet catalytic methods

Minyi Liu, Xintong You, Ying Li, Yi Yang

Page range: 179-195

Abstract

The development of textile, agriculture, and other related industries has increased the risk of excessive methylene blue (MB) emissions, making efficient treatment of MB an urgent issue in terms of the economy and environment. The most commonly used chemical treatment methods were wet catalytic methods, including catalytic wet air oxidation (CWAO), catalytic wet peroxide oxidation (CWPO), and photocatalysis. CWAO and CWPO both show fast reaction rates and are environmentally friendly. CWAO uses air as an oxidant at a relatively low cost and can effectively solve the leaching problem of the catalyst. CWPO employs inorganic peroxides like hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ) as oxidants to form radicals, showing high efficiency. Photocatalytic degradation utilizes light energy to transform pollutants into harmless molecules with fast kinetic. The selection and application of different methods are analyzed basing on the balance among cost, scale, and efficiency. Finally, the perspective of the effective removal of MB is summarized, containing multiple method combinations, catalyst synthesis optimization, and practical application with less side reaction and instrument loss. More promising technology should be considered in the future for better degradation of MB in the industrial field.

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Online ISSN: 2191-0235
Print ISSN: 0167-8299
Type: Journal
Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
First published: January 1, 1982
Publication Frequency: 8 issues per year
Audience: Chemical engineers; biochemical engineers; environmental engineers; researchers in applied chemistry; mathematicians

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