Polyurethanes (PUs) are synthetic substances that satisfy the requirements of many industrial applications, such as films, foams, coatings, adhesives, biomedical devices, sealants, composite materials, and elastomers. The polyaddition reaction of isocyanates, categorized as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic), and polyols produces commercial PUs. As a result of numerous concerns about the toxic and hazardous properties of isocyanates, which limit their utilization, researchers are being encouraged to develop alternative processes for producing PUs. Nonisocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) are synthesized using a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to replace the toxic, hazardous, and detrimental characteristics of isocyanates. Among NIPU’s synthesis methods, aminolysis of cyclic carbonates (CCs), transurethanization, ring-opening polymerization (ROP), and rearrangement are included, with aminolysis of CCs emerging as a potential approach. Novel approaches to obtain materials with improved performance, such as functional groups like acrylates, methacrylates, POSS, and epoxies, may be necessary. Consequently, different approaches for hybrid polyhydroxyurethanes (PHUs) and distinct prepolymerization techniques for NIPUs are delineated. This review work is divided into two sections. The initial section focuses entirely on isocyanate-based methodologies for producing commercial PUs, while the subsequent section is exclusively dedicated to synthesizing NIPUs. This review encompasses all methods employed to produce commercial PUs, NIPUs, and H-NIPUs.
{"title":"State-of-the-art and recent progress in the synthesis of polyurethanes","authors":"Ishwar Sharan, Shishir Sinha, Vimal Chandra Srivastava","doi":"10.1515/revce-2025-0014","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2025-0014","url":null,"abstract":"Polyurethanes (PUs) are synthetic substances that satisfy the requirements of many industrial applications, such as films, foams, coatings, adhesives, biomedical devices, sealants, composite materials, and elastomers. The polyaddition reaction of isocyanates, categorized as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, and reprotoxic), and polyols produces commercial PUs. As a result of numerous concerns about the toxic and hazardous properties of isocyanates, which limit their utilization, researchers are being encouraged to develop alternative processes for producing PUs. Nonisocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) are synthesized using a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to replace the toxic, hazardous, and detrimental characteristics of isocyanates. Among NIPU’s synthesis methods, aminolysis of cyclic carbonates (CCs), transurethanization, ring-opening polymerization (ROP), and rearrangement are included, with aminolysis of CCs emerging as a potential approach. Novel approaches to obtain materials with improved performance, such as functional groups like acrylates, methacrylates, POSS, and epoxies, may be necessary. Consequently, different approaches for hybrid polyhydroxyurethanes (PHUs) and distinct prepolymerization techniques for NIPUs are delineated. This review work is divided into two sections. The initial section focuses entirely on isocyanate-based methodologies for producing commercial PUs, while the subsequent section is exclusively dedicated to synthesizing NIPUs. This review encompasses all methods employed to produce commercial PUs, NIPUs, and H-NIPUs.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144770072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The imbalance between supply and demand for bauxite resources, coupled with inadequate refining process compatibility, poses significant challenges in fulfilling the raw material requirements for the Bayer process, thereby severely hindering the sustainable development of the aluminum industry in China. Consequently, low alumina-to-silica ratio bauxite necessitates pretreatment to enhance its quality, ensuring compliance with the feedstock specifications of the Bayer process. Flotation technology, emerging as an efficacious desilication pretreatment approach, has garnered considerable attention and demonstrated substantial application potential in bauxite desilication. This study comprehensively analyses the chemical composition and mineralogical characteristics of bauxite, systematically elucidating and contrasting the advantages of direct and reverse flotation collectors and auxiliary reagents. Furthermore, it delves into the distinct mechanisms of action these reagents exhibit with diaspore and aluminosilicate minerals. Building upon this foundation, the study offers insights and projections for future research endeavours in bauxite flotation desilication, which holds profound theoretical significance in addressing the trend of depleting bauxite resources in China.
{"title":"Advances in reagent systems and mechanisms for desilication from bauxite via flotation","authors":"Jinyu Zhang, Yanjun Li, Peng Gao, Shuai Yuan, Wentao Zhou","doi":"10.1515/revce-2025-0023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2025-0023","url":null,"abstract":"The imbalance between supply and demand for bauxite resources, coupled with inadequate refining process compatibility, poses significant challenges in fulfilling the raw material requirements for the Bayer process, thereby severely hindering the sustainable development of the aluminum industry in China. Consequently, low alumina-to-silica ratio bauxite necessitates pretreatment to enhance its quality, ensuring compliance with the feedstock specifications of the Bayer process. Flotation technology, emerging as an efficacious desilication pretreatment approach, has garnered considerable attention and demonstrated substantial application potential in bauxite desilication. This study comprehensively analyses the chemical composition and mineralogical characteristics of bauxite, systematically elucidating and contrasting the advantages of direct and reverse flotation collectors and auxiliary reagents. Furthermore, it delves into the distinct mechanisms of action these reagents exhibit with diaspore and aluminosilicate minerals. Building upon this foundation, the study offers insights and projections for future research endeavours in bauxite flotation desilication, which holds profound theoretical significance in addressing the trend of depleting bauxite resources in China.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144747674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This review explores the potential of gravity-driven ultrafiltration (GDU) systems as a sustainable solution to global drinking water challenges. Leveraging hydrostatic pressure instead of external energy inputs, GDU systems offer a low-maintenance, cost-effective approach well-suited for decentralized and resource-constrained settings. The paper provides a detailed analysis of the fluid dynamics and transport mechanisms that underpin GDU operation, emphasizing the influence of biofilm formation, membrane morphology, and material selectivity on system performance. Recent advancements in membrane materials have demonstrated significant improvements in antifouling performance, flux stability, and contaminant removal. Innovative membrane designs are also reviewed for their potential to enhance adaptability and multifunctionality. Real-world case studies highlight the operational feasibility and economic advantages of GDU systems, while identifying key barriers such as long-term reliability, feedwater variability, and limited community-based monitoring capacity. Socio-economic considerations, including modular design strategies and institutional engagement, are examined to support scalable implementation. This comprehensive review offers interdisciplinary insights to inform future research, technology development, and policy planning aimed at advancing sustainable water purification solutions worldwide.
{"title":"Gravity-driven highly selective ultrafiltration: a sustainable solution for addressing global drinking water scarcity","authors":"I Gede Wenten, Khoiruddin Khoiruddin","doi":"10.1515/revce-2024-0040","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2024-0040","url":null,"abstract":"This review explores the potential of gravity-driven ultrafiltration (GDU) systems as a sustainable solution to global drinking water challenges. Leveraging hydrostatic pressure instead of external energy inputs, GDU systems offer a low-maintenance, cost-effective approach well-suited for decentralized and resource-constrained settings. The paper provides a detailed analysis of the fluid dynamics and transport mechanisms that underpin GDU operation, emphasizing the influence of biofilm formation, membrane morphology, and material selectivity on system performance. Recent advancements in membrane materials have demonstrated significant improvements in antifouling performance, flux stability, and contaminant removal. Innovative membrane designs are also reviewed for their potential to enhance adaptability and multifunctionality. Real-world case studies highlight the operational feasibility and economic advantages of GDU systems, while identifying key barriers such as long-term reliability, feedwater variability, and limited community-based monitoring capacity. Socio-economic considerations, including modular design strategies and institutional engagement, are examined to support scalable implementation. This comprehensive review offers interdisciplinary insights to inform future research, technology development, and policy planning aimed at advancing sustainable water purification solutions worldwide.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144503657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) in chemical engineering originated as a tool for solving optimal process synthesis and design problems. Since then, the application of MINLP has expanded to encompass control and operational decisions that are in line with the arising challenges faced by the industry, e.g., sustainability, competitive markets, and volatile supply chain environments. Nowadays, process plants are transitioning from traditional manufacturing practices to automated solutions able to integrate decision-making within manufacturing enterprises. This paradigm shift aims to increase profits, optimize resource utilization efficiency, promote long-term sustainability, minimize waste, and enhance responsiveness under uncertainties and perturbations. Accordingly, the development of reliable, computationally efficient, and robust MINLP algorithms capable of simultaneously handling process design, planning, scheduling, or control decisions are crucial to achieving Industry 4.0 integration goals. This work explores potential research opportunities and recent advances toward the development of integrated decision-making frameworks, focusing on their underlying state-of-the-art optimization tools. We provide an overview of emerging deterministic MINLP optimization algorithms for simultaneous decision-making problems. Furthermore, we constructively discuss the versatility and limitations of these optimization tools. We also highlight how novel optimization theories, both within and outside the chemical engineering domain, can be incorporated into advanced MINLP frameworks suitable for process integration.
{"title":"Trends and perspectives in deterministic MINLP optimization for integrated planning, scheduling, control, and design of chemical processes","authors":"David A. Liñán, Luis A. Ricardez-Sandoval","doi":"10.1515/revce-2024-0064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2024-0064","url":null,"abstract":"Mixed integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) in chemical engineering originated as a tool for solving optimal process synthesis and design problems. Since then, the application of MINLP has expanded to encompass control and operational decisions that are in line with the arising challenges faced by the industry, e.g., sustainability, competitive markets, and volatile supply chain environments. Nowadays, process plants are transitioning from traditional manufacturing practices to automated solutions able to integrate decision-making within manufacturing enterprises. This paradigm shift aims to increase profits, optimize resource utilization efficiency, promote long-term sustainability, minimize waste, and enhance responsiveness under uncertainties and perturbations. Accordingly, the development of reliable, computationally efficient, and robust MINLP algorithms capable of simultaneously handling process design, planning, scheduling, or control decisions are crucial to achieving Industry 4.0 integration goals. This work explores potential research opportunities and recent advances toward the development of integrated decision-making frameworks, focusing on their underlying state-of-the-art optimization tools. We provide an overview of emerging deterministic MINLP optimization algorithms for simultaneous decision-making problems. Furthermore, we constructively discuss the versatility and limitations of these optimization tools. We also highlight how novel optimization theories, both within and outside the chemical engineering domain, can be incorporated into advanced MINLP frameworks suitable for process integration.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143723130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
To alleviate the global climate changes driven by the utilization of carbon-based fuel, various countries of the world have put in more efforts in developing corresponding technologies that can curb global warming and reduce the use of fossil fuels in recent years. Self-heat recuperation (SHR) is a new energy-saving technology that guides the development of energy-consuming systems. Based on the theory of exergy recovery, SHR can minimize energy requirements and optimize energy structure. According to this theory, the heat of the whole process could be recycled into its designed exergy recovery process and circulated within the process without requiring additional heat sources. Herein, first, we introduce three principal analyses (energy analysis, exergy analysis, and entransy analysis) of SHR theory and its applications in distillation, drying, absorption, and other areas. Then, the advantages and existing issues of these applications are summarized in details. Finally, it is proposed that the future development direction for SHR theory should involve the integration of SHR with other energy-saving technologies for optimizing the energy-saving design and improving its industrial applications. This approach can help to achieve cascade energy utilization at the system level.
{"title":"Self-heat recuperation (SHR) theory: principle and applications","authors":"Zhonglin Zhang, Qiwang Hou, Peirui Li, Zhaolun Wen, Xueer Pan, Xiaogang Hao, Guoqing Guan","doi":"10.1515/revce-2024-0038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2024-0038","url":null,"abstract":"To alleviate the global climate changes driven by the utilization of carbon-based fuel, various countries of the world have put in more efforts in developing corresponding technologies that can curb global warming and reduce the use of fossil fuels in recent years. Self-heat recuperation (SHR) is a new energy-saving technology that guides the development of energy-consuming systems. Based on the theory of exergy recovery, SHR can minimize energy requirements and optimize energy structure. According to this theory, the heat of the whole process could be recycled into its designed exergy recovery process and circulated within the process without requiring additional heat sources. Herein, first, we introduce three principal analyses (energy analysis, exergy analysis, and entransy analysis) of SHR theory and its applications in distillation, drying, absorption, and other areas. Then, the advantages and existing issues of these applications are summarized in details. Finally, it is proposed that the future development direction for SHR theory should involve the integration of SHR with other energy-saving technologies for optimizing the energy-saving design and improving its industrial applications. This approach can help to achieve cascade energy utilization at the system level.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"71 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143677795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
This review examines the application potential of hybrid MOF-COF structures in fabricating advanced membranes for gas separation. MOF-COF membranes demonstrate exceptional gas separation performance, surpassing the Robeson upper bound for several gas mixtures, including H2/CH4, CO2/CH4, CO2/N2 and O2/N2. Key findings indicate that thin-film MOF-COF membranes exhibit remarkable selectivity and permeability, with some hybrids achieving permeance values exceeding 1,000,000 GPU and ideal separation factors over 30. Additionally, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) containing MOF-COF hybrids show potential for combining mechanical robustness with high separation efficiency, despite challenges in achieving uniform dispersion. Future research should prioritize scaling up production methods, enhancing the mechanical stability of thin films, and improving polymer-hybrid compatibility in MMMs. Experimental validation of theoretical predictions is essential to address discrepancies and unlock the full potential of these materials. MOF-COF hybrids are poised to revolutionize gas separation technologies and offer promising directions for broader applications, including catalysis and energy storage.
{"title":"Hybrid MOF-COF structures for advanced gas separation membranes: a short review of synthesis, performance analysis and application potential","authors":"Maciej Szwast, Daniel Polak","doi":"10.1515/revce-2024-0088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2024-0088","url":null,"abstract":"This review examines the application potential of hybrid MOF-COF structures in fabricating advanced membranes for gas separation. MOF-COF membranes demonstrate exceptional gas separation performance, surpassing the Robeson upper bound for several gas mixtures, including H<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>/CH<jats:sub>4</jats:sub>, CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>/CH<jats:sub>4</jats:sub>, CO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>/N<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> and O<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>/N<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>. Key findings indicate that thin-film MOF-COF membranes exhibit remarkable selectivity and permeability, with some hybrids achieving permeance values exceeding 1,000,000 GPU and ideal separation factors over 30. Additionally, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) containing MOF-COF hybrids show potential for combining mechanical robustness with high separation efficiency, despite challenges in achieving uniform dispersion. Future research should prioritize scaling up production methods, enhancing the mechanical stability of thin films, and improving polymer-hybrid compatibility in MMMs. Experimental validation of theoretical predictions is essential to address discrepancies and unlock the full potential of these materials. MOF-COF hybrids are poised to revolutionize gas separation technologies and offer promising directions for broader applications, including catalysis and energy storage.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143677798","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Process control and optimization have been widely used to solve decision-making problems in chemical engineering applications. However, identifying and tuning the best solution algorithm is challenging and time-consuming. Machine learning tools can be used to automate these steps by learning the behavior of a numerical solver from data. In this paper, we discuss recent advances in (i) the representation of decision-making problems for machine learning tasks, (ii) algorithm selection, and (iii) algorithm configuration for monolithic and decomposition-based algorithms. Finally, we discuss open problems related to the application of machine learning for accelerating process optimization and control.
{"title":"Accelerating process control and optimization via machine learning","authors":"Ilias Mitrai, Prodromos Daoutidis","doi":"10.1515/revce-2024-0060","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2024-0060","url":null,"abstract":"Process control and optimization have been widely used to solve decision-making problems in chemical engineering applications. However, identifying and tuning the best solution algorithm is challenging and time-consuming. Machine learning tools can be used to automate these steps by learning the behavior of a numerical solver from data. In this paper, we discuss recent advances in (i) the representation of decision-making problems for machine learning tasks, (ii) algorithm selection, and (iii) algorithm configuration for monolithic and decomposition-based algorithms. Finally, we discuss open problems related to the application of machine learning for accelerating process optimization and control.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"32 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143599692","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tomy Muringayil Joseph, Seitkhan Azat, Ehsan Kianfar, Kunnelveli S. Joshy, Omid Moini Jazani, Amin Esmaeili, Zahed Ahmadi, Józef Haponiuk, Sabu Thomas
Epoxy foam/aerogel materials (EP-AGs) have potential in the aerospace, construction, and energy industries, allowing the development of lightweight high-performance products for a wide range of applications. Research interest in developing EP-AGs is increasing as it has the potential to create greener and more sustainable materials for making various products. Several commercial applications of EP-AGs and techniques for creating, processing, and drying them have already been reported. The introduction of EP-AGs into value-added materials is one of the most promising options but suffers from a lack of knowledge about the relationships between microstructure and properties. The current obstacles to their use in the industrial sector and for applications and challenges related to factory scale-up are also taken into account. EP-AGs are hindered by critical gaps in applicational and processing complexity, such as scaling up from laboratory to large-scale production, optimizing synthesis and processing techniques, and developing standardized testing protocols. The review focuses on the processing complexities and further difficulties associated with EP-AGs to improve casting burdens, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility in various applications. This review also examines the challenges in synthesizing EP-AGs used to make special materials, their practices, and the technological barriers one would face.
{"title":"Identifying gaps in practical use of epoxy foam/aerogels: review - solutions and prospects","authors":"Tomy Muringayil Joseph, Seitkhan Azat, Ehsan Kianfar, Kunnelveli S. Joshy, Omid Moini Jazani, Amin Esmaeili, Zahed Ahmadi, Józef Haponiuk, Sabu Thomas","doi":"10.1515/revce-2024-0044","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2024-0044","url":null,"abstract":"Epoxy foam/aerogel materials (EP-AGs) have potential in the aerospace, construction, and energy industries, allowing the development of lightweight high-performance products for a wide range of applications. Research interest in developing EP-AGs is increasing as it has the potential to create greener and more sustainable materials for making various products. Several commercial applications of EP-AGs and techniques for creating, processing, and drying them have already been reported. The introduction of EP-AGs into value-added materials is one of the most promising options but suffers from a lack of knowledge about the relationships between microstructure and properties. The current obstacles to their use in the industrial sector and for applications and challenges related to factory scale-up are also taken into account. EP-AGs are hindered by critical gaps in applicational and processing complexity, such as scaling up from laboratory to large-scale production, optimizing synthesis and processing techniques, and developing standardized testing protocols. The review focuses on the processing complexities and further difficulties associated with EP-AGs to improve casting burdens, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility in various applications. This review also examines the challenges in synthesizing EP-AGs used to make special materials, their practices, and the technological barriers one would face.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"24 1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143538503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ionizing radiation offers unique opportunities for addressing critical challenges in the oil industry, including efficient hydrocarbon processing and environmental remediation. This review highlights the diverse applications of ionizing radiation in oil-related processes, such as cracking, polymerization, desulfurization, and the treatment of oilfield-produced wastewater. By synthesizing findings from recent studies, this paper emphasizes the advantages of radiation technologies in enhancing process efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and supporting sustainable energy production. The necessity of this review lies in bridging knowledge gaps, identifying emerging trends, and fostering the broader adoption of advanced radiation-based technologies in the oil sector.
{"title":"Applications of ionizing irradiation in oil industry: a review","authors":"Ali Taheri, Seyed Pezhman Shirmardi","doi":"10.1515/revce-2024-0072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2024-0072","url":null,"abstract":"Ionizing radiation offers unique opportunities for addressing critical challenges in the oil industry, including efficient hydrocarbon processing and environmental remediation. This review highlights the diverse applications of ionizing radiation in oil-related processes, such as cracking, polymerization, desulfurization, and the treatment of oilfield-produced wastewater. By synthesizing findings from recent studies, this paper emphasizes the advantages of radiation technologies in enhancing process efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and supporting sustainable energy production. The necessity of this review lies in bridging knowledge gaps, identifying emerging trends, and fostering the broader adoption of advanced radiation-based technologies in the oil sector.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143192613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
The last four decades have witnessed the flourished harvesting in optical tweezers technology, leading to the development of a number of mainstream and emerging disciplines, particularly in physico-chemical processes. In recent years, with the advancement of optical tweezers technology, the study of particle dynamics has been further developed and enhanced. This review presents an overview of the research progress in optical tweezers from the perspective of particle dynamics. It cites relevant theoretical models and mathematical formulas, delves into the principles of mechanics involved in optical tweezers technology, and analyzes the coupling of the particle force field to the optical field in a continuous medium. Through a review of the open literature, this paper highlights historical advances in research on the dynamical behavior of particles since the invention of optical tweezers, including diffusion, aggregation, collisions, and fluid motion. Furthermore, it shows some specific research cases and experimental results in recent years to demonstrate the practical application effects of the combination of particle dynamics and optical tweezers technology in several fields. Finally, it discusses the challenges and constraints facing the field of combining particle technology with optical tweezers technology and prospects potential future research directions and improvements.
{"title":"Particle dynamics in optical tweezer systems","authors":"Xinxin Wu, Yueyan Liu, Shangzhong Jin, Mingzhou Yu","doi":"10.1515/revce-2024-0052","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1515/revce-2024-0052","url":null,"abstract":"The last four decades have witnessed the flourished harvesting in optical tweezers technology, leading to the development of a number of mainstream and emerging disciplines, particularly in physico-chemical processes. In recent years, with the advancement of optical tweezers technology, the study of particle dynamics has been further developed and enhanced. This review presents an overview of the research progress in optical tweezers from the perspective of particle dynamics. It cites relevant theoretical models and mathematical formulas, delves into the principles of mechanics involved in optical tweezers technology, and analyzes the coupling of the particle force field to the optical field in a continuous medium. Through a review of the open literature, this paper highlights historical advances in research on the dynamical behavior of particles since the invention of optical tweezers, including diffusion, aggregation, collisions, and fluid motion. Furthermore, it shows some specific research cases and experimental results in recent years to demonstrate the practical application effects of the combination of particle dynamics and optical tweezers technology in several fields. Finally, it discusses the challenges and constraints facing the field of combining particle technology with optical tweezers technology and prospects potential future research directions and improvements.","PeriodicalId":54485,"journal":{"name":"Reviews in Chemical Engineering","volume":"6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142961548","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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