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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
Fabrication of CeO2 microspheres by internal gelation process using T junction droplet generator	34
The role of Brazil in the advancement of enzymatic biodiesel production	24
WOPCA-EGNPE algorithm based on variable division for fault monitoring of batch process	22
Effects of laboratory test sensitivities on the efficiency of scale inhibitors for Brazilian applications	19
Influence of preparation method on zinc oxide properties’ for photoelectrochemical application	19
Recyclability and life time analysis of potent antifouling PVDF nanohybrid membranes for produced water treatment	17
Metal–organic frameworks as highly effective platforms for enzyme immobilization–current developments and future perspectives	16
Bioactives from pomegranate peel and moringa leaves as natural antioxidants for stability of edible oil blends	15
Enhancing the efficiency of scale inhibitor squeeze for mature fields of the Campos Basin—RJ using Ca2+ bridging ion	15
On the numerical simulation of non-isothermal heavy oil flow using horizontal wells and horizontal heaters	14
Experimental investigation of the flame stability limits for H2 + C3H8, H2 + C2H6 and H2 + CH4 jet flames	13
An energy sustainable approach of heat-pump assisted azeotropic divided wall column based on the organic Rankine cycle	12
Bromelain recovery from pineapple subproducts by ultrafiltration and aqueous biphasic systems: processes comparison and integration	12
Estimated enthalpy of formation of N-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl] hexadecanamide by experimental approach	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
A comparison between process control strategies: reinforcement learning with RBFs and NMPC coupled with EKF	11
C4 hydrocarbons to value-added chemicals over Keggin-type heteropolyacids: structure-properties, reaction parameters, and mechanisms	11
Scaling analysis of droplet forces in electrocoalescence: effect of frequency and waveform on dehydration efficiency	11
Prediction of speed of sound in compressed hydrocarbon and CO2 mixtures: theory comparison	10
Biofuels-based hybrid MCFC/gas turbine plant design and simulation for power and heat generation	10
Comparison of fibrous versus Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol through modeling the reactor and the process flowsheet	9
Accuracy of 2D modeling approach for performance simulation of noncircular single- and dual-layer monolithic catalysts: a case study	9
Characteristic study of exfoliated graphene particles from waste batteries	9
Nonequilibrium dynamic modeling of a simple batch reactive distillation	9

Isolated bubble ascent in a non-Newtonian media inside an infinite bubble column: a CFD study	9
Applicability of mesoporous silica type SBA-15 as feasible support for the immobilization of Yarrowia lipolytica lipase and Candida antarctica lipase B	8
Analysis of thermal decomposition of magnetic nanoparticles synthesized by reverse coprecipitation and partial oxidation of ferrous ions	8
Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO + HDA) of guaiacol, anisole and a mixture on Ni-Mo catalysts supported on SBA-15 and γ-Al2O3	8
Efficiency of the H2O2 consumption by the mineralization of hydrochlorothiazide via photo-Fenton UVA: a time dependent analysis	8
Early fault detection via combining multilinear PCA with retrospective monitoring using weighted features	8
Synergistic effects on Cu, Zn and Al-based catalyst: tracking the change of active sites during glycerol dehydration	7
Sustainable production of xylose ester biosurfactant: a techno-economic-environmental analysis	7
Application of enzymatic degradation to enhance the biodegradability in activated sludge of the poly(thioether-ester) polymers	7
A review on the synthesis and application of magnetic nanoadsorbents to the treatment of oilfield produced water	6
Experimental study of clinker grinding in a ball mill and the behavior of the grinding media inside the equipment using DEM	6
Fabrication of MgCo2O4@MnO2 nanocomposite on nickel foam with a core-shell structure and its application for glucose measurement	6
Enhancing gluconic acid selectivity in catalytic oxidation: the synergetic effect of glucose-fructose mixtures and kinetic insights	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
A data envelopment analysis approach to measuring socio-economic efficiency due to renewable energy sources in Brazilian regions	6
Polysaccharide-based bioactive adsorbents for blood-contacting implant devices	6
In silico prediction of the inhibition of new molecules on SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease by using QSAR: PSOSVR approach	6
Acoustical and volumetric investigation of EG, DEG, and TEG in chloroxylenol-methanol solutions at different temperatures	6
Modeling and simulation of juice clarifier using computational fluid dynamics for enhanced sugar quality	6
Stoichiometry and thermodynamics of cerium(IV) solvent extraction from sulfuric acid solutions by CYANEX 301	6
Removal of 2,4-D herbicide from aqueous solution by Pleurotus ostreatus	6
Eco-friendly synthesis of alkaline anion exchange membrane for fuel cells application	5
Investigation of carbon steel particle collisions in dry and wet environments	5
Hemp seed oil: extraction conditions, characterization and density and viscosity temperature profile	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
Glyphosate adsorption onto porous clay heterostructure (PCH): kinetic and thermodynamic studies	5
Correlation of the solubility of isoniazid in some aqueous cosolvent mixtures using different mathematical models	5
Assessment of module arrangements of a direct contact membrane distillation process for a small-scale desalination plant	5
Facile fabrication and catalytic activity of nickel to ferric oxide nanoparticles for ammonium perchlorate decomposition	5
Effect of organic shock loading on anaerobic performance of pumice-reinforced up-flow anaerobic sludge bed for incineration leachate treatment	5
Deep-hydrogenation of aviation turbine fuel over highly active and robust magneto-sensitive nanocatalyst	5
Identification of the potato moisture diffusion coefficient considering shrinkage: a nonlinear estimator approach to an inverse problem	5
Removing diclofenac, ranitidine, and simvastatin from a biologically-treated domestic sewage coupling the photo-Fenton process	5
Synthesis and characterization of Cu-rGO/ZnO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of bromophenol blue and antibacterial activity	5
Effect of magnetic field and agitation as exogenous factors for carotenoid production by Phaffia rhodozyma	5
Two-stage semi-continuous cultivation of Dunaliella salina for β-carotene production	5
Efficient CO oxidation catalyzed by nickel supported on Ta2O5	5
Electro-thermal actuated micromixer with VU/VIU/VUVIU/VIUVU patterned microgrooves	5
Treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater by chemical coagulation method: determination of optimum removal conditions using experimental design	5
Design of double pipe heat exchanger structures using linear models and smart enumeration	5
Deformation and time scales of drop dynamics in turbulent field and the effect of physical properties	4
Comparison of the efficiency of inoculants in the anaerobic digestion of cattle, swine and turkey waste for methane production	4
Potential use of sisal juice as raw material for sequential biological production of hydrogen and methane	4
Numerical simulation of single-phase two-component non-Darcy flow in naturally fractured reservoirs for enhanced gas recovery and carbon dioxide storage	4
Effect of hydrodynamic parameters on hydrogen production by Anabaena sp. in an internal-loop airlift photobioreactor	4
Effect of baffles on the flow hydrodynamics of dual-Rushton turbine stirred tank bioreactor—a CFD study	4
A comparative study between synthetic solution and electroplating effluent regarding kinetic and equilibrium Zn ions removal behavior by Amberlite IR 120 resin	4
Synthesis and characterization of Sn-Al-MCM-41 molecular sieve for cyclic acetal production by the glycerol etherification reaction with benzaldehyde	4

Preparation of MgCl2-Supported Ziegler-Natta catalysts via new surfactant and precipitation method for Ethylene polymerization	4
Reviewing the use of zeolites and clay based catalysts for pyrolysis of plastics and oil fractions	4
An evaluation of light wavelengths, intensity and control for the production of microalgae in photobioreactors: a review	4
Examining the effect of reservoir conditions on efficiency of microbial enhanced oil recovery processes using Rhodococcus erythropolis strain; experimental approach	4
Biodiesel production from vegetal oil and ethanol via transesterification in supercritical conditions	4
Carotenoid extraction from Phaffia rhodozyma biomass: downstream strategies and economic evaluation of energy	4
Scale inhibitor qualification: evaluation for treatment in Brazilian pre-salt fields	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
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
Biochar/g-C3N4 nano hetero-structure decorated with pt nanoparticles for diazinon photodegradation and E. coli photodeactivation under visible light	4
Study on the paraffin-control of waxy crude oil treated by weak magnetic field	4
Partitioning of pequi seed (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.) lipase in aqueous two-phase systems composed of PEG/2-propanol + ammonium sulfate + water	4
Impact of ultrasound and electric fields on microalgae growth: a comprehensive review	4
Measurement of solids holdup in a gas–solid fluidized bed: an experimental, statistical and ANN approach	4