OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Brazilian Journal of Chemical Engineering is 5. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Fabrication of CeO2 microspheres by internal gelation process using T junction droplet generator	37
The role of Brazil in the advancement of enzymatic biodiesel production	30
Influence of preparation method on zinc oxide properties’ for photoelectrochemical application	27
Effects of laboratory test sensitivities on the efficiency of scale inhibitors for Brazilian applications	21
WOPCA-EGNPE algorithm based on variable division for fault monitoring of batch process	20
Metal–organic frameworks as highly effective platforms for enzyme immobilization–current developments and future perspectives	19
On the numerical simulation of non-isothermal heavy oil flow using horizontal wells and horizontal heaters	16
Bromelain recovery from pineapple subproducts by ultrafiltration and aqueous biphasic systems: processes comparison and integration	15
Enhancing the efficiency of scale inhibitor squeeze for mature fields of the Campos Basin—RJ using Ca2+ bridging ion	15
Isolated bubble ascent in a non-Newtonian media inside an infinite bubble column: a CFD study	14
Metaheuristic assisted neural differential equation modeling in activated sludge process	13
A comparison between process control strategies: reinforcement learning with RBFs and NMPC coupled with EKF	13
Comparison of fibrous versus Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst for CO2 hydrogenation to methanol through modeling the reactor and the process flowsheet	12
Prediction of speed of sound in compressed hydrocarbon and CO2 mixtures: theory comparison	12
C4 hydrocarbons to value-added chemicals over Keggin-type heteropolyacids: structure-properties, reaction parameters, and mechanisms	12
Scaling analysis of droplet forces in electrocoalescence: effect of frequency and waveform on dehydration efficiency	11
An energy sustainable approach of heat-pump assisted azeotropic divided wall column based on the organic Rankine cycle	11
Accuracy of 2D modeling approach for performance simulation of noncircular single- and dual-layer monolithic catalysts: a case study	11
Biofuels-based hybrid MCFC/gas turbine plant design and simulation for power and heat generation	11
Analysis of thermal decomposition of magnetic nanoparticles synthesized by reverse coprecipitation and partial oxidation of ferrous ions	10
Nonequilibrium dynamic modeling of a simple batch reactive distillation	10
Efficiency of the H2O2 consumption by the mineralization of hydrochlorothiazide via photo-Fenton UVA: a time dependent analysis	10
Hydrodeoxygenation (HDO + HDA) of guaiacol, anisole and a mixture on Ni-Mo catalysts supported on SBA-15 and γ-Al2O3	10
Sugarcane vinasse as feedstock for microalgae cultivation: from wastewater treatment to bioproducts generation	10
Applicability of mesoporous silica type SBA-15 as feasible support for the immobilization of Yarrowia lipolytica lipase and Candida antarctica lipase B	10

A review on the synthesis and application of magnetic nanoadsorbents to the treatment of oilfield produced water	9
In silico prediction of the inhibition of new molecules on SARS-CoV-2 3CL protease by using QSAR: PSOSVR approach	9
Experimental study of clinker grinding in a ball mill and the behavior of the grinding media inside the equipment using DEM	9
Acoustical and volumetric investigation of EG, DEG, and TEG in chloroxylenol-methanol solutions at different temperatures	8
Sustainable production of xylose ester biosurfactant: a techno-economic-environmental analysis	8
Enhancing gluconic acid selectivity in catalytic oxidation: the synergetic effect of glucose-fructose mixtures and kinetic insights	7
Eco-friendly synthesis of alkaline anion exchange membrane for fuel cells application	7
Synthesis and characterization of Cu-rGO/ZnO nanocomposite for photocatalytic degradation of bromophenol blue and antibacterial activity	7
Effect of magnetic field and agitation as exogenous factors for carotenoid production by Phaffia rhodozyma	7
Polysaccharide-based bioactive adsorbents for blood-contacting implant devices	7
Stoichiometry and thermodynamics of cerium(IV) solvent extraction from sulfuric acid solutions by CYANEX 301	7
Treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater by chemical coagulation method: determination of optimum removal conditions using experimental design	7
A data envelopment analysis approach to measuring socio-economic efficiency due to renewable energy sources in Brazilian regions	7
Modeling and simulation of juice clarifier using computational fluid dynamics for enhanced sugar quality	7
Removal of 2,4-D herbicide from aqueous solution by Pleurotus ostreatus	7
Physico-chemical modification of elephant grass (Pennisetum purpureum) by steam explosion and surfactant impregnation for Cr (III) adsorption	7
Design of double pipe heat exchanger structures using linear models and smart enumeration	7
Facile fabrication and catalytic activity of nickel to ferric oxide nanoparticles for ammonium perchlorate decomposition	6
Effect of organic shock loading on anaerobic performance of pumice-reinforced up-flow anaerobic sludge bed for incineration leachate treatment	6
Electro-thermal actuated micromixer with VU/VIU/VUVIU/VIUVU patterned microgrooves	6
Potential use of sisal juice as raw material for sequential biological production of hydrogen and methane	6
Two-stage semi-continuous cultivation of Dunaliella salina for β-carotene production	6
Investigation of CO methanation activities of ZSM-5 supported Ni catalysts using microchannel and conventional reactor	6
Polychromatic controller of photosynthetically active radiation applied to microalgae	6
Reviewing the use of zeolites and clay based catalysts for pyrolysis of plastics and oil fractions	6
Investigation of carbon steel particle collisions in dry and wet environments	6
Hemp seed oil: extraction conditions, characterization and density and viscosity temperature profile	6
Deep-hydrogenation of aviation turbine fuel over highly active and robust magneto-sensitive nanocatalyst	6
Efficient CO oxidation catalyzed by nickel supported on Ta2O5	6
Impact of ultrasound and electric fields on microalgae growth: a comprehensive review	5
Direct oxidation of 3-picoline (3-methyl-pyridine) to nicotinic acid with pure HNO3	5
The effect of the sandblasting method on the performance of LaNiO3/γ-Al2O3 adhesion in a microchannel reactor for dry reforming of methane process	5
An evaluation of light wavelengths, intensity and control for the production of microalgae in photobioreactors: a review	5
Conceptual process and surrogate optimization of acrylonitrile production from glycerol via green propylene	5
Effect of hydrodynamic parameters on hydrogen production by Anabaena sp. in an internal-loop airlift photobioreactor	5
Biodiesel production from vegetal oil and ethanol via transesterification in supercritical conditions	5
Examining the effect of reservoir conditions on efficiency of microbial enhanced oil recovery processes using Rhodococcus erythropolis strain; experimental approach	5
Biochar/g-C3N4 nano hetero-structure decorated with pt nanoparticles for diazinon photodegradation and E. coli photodeactivation under visible light	5
Scale inhibitor qualification: evaluation for treatment in Brazilian pre-salt fields	5
Study on the paraffin-control of waxy crude oil treated by weak magnetic field	5
A comparative study between synthetic solution and electroplating effluent regarding kinetic and equilibrium Zn ions removal behavior by Amberlite IR 120 resin	5
An alternate characterization procedure of crude oils and modeling of asphaltene precipitation using PC-SAFT equation of state: estimation of asphaltene-rich phase maximum	5
Comparison of the efficiency of inoculants in the anaerobic digestion of cattle, swine and turkey waste for methane production	5
Numerical simulation of single-phase two-component non-Darcy flow in naturally fractured reservoirs for enhanced gas recovery and carbon dioxide storage	5