OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering is 88. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

Article	Citations
Influence mechanism of direct current electric field on the sulfur removal of fluorine-containing spent refining slag	591
Photothermal activation of peroxydisulfate for simultaneous solar evaporation and water purification using non-powered capillary fabric	310
Dually engineered CdSe/CdTe nanorod heterojunction enables efficient, sacrificial agent-free photoremoval of U(VI)	266
Reuse of waste sulfur from biogas desulfurization for potentially toxic metals stabilization in MSWI fly ash towards zero-waste in venous industry park	265
Enhanced catalytic efficiency and ionic liquid tolerance of entrapped cellulase for single-step mixed cabbage residue saccharification	258
Part I: Predicting performance of Purolite A532E resins for remediation of comingled contaminants in groundwater	253
Redox-active ligands for oxygen evolution reactions activity: Modulation of metal valence states in synthesis and accelerated reconstruction by rapid hydrolysis in alkaline electrolytes	247
Synthesis of ultrastable silver catalyst supported on alumina nanofibers for carbon monoxide combustion	231
Exergoeconomic and exergoenvironmental analyses of a promising alumina extraction process from secondary aluminum dross in China	214
Visible-light-driven photoextraction of uranyl by O-doped hexagonal-cubic CdS phase heterojunction	210
Functionalization of the biochar from melon seed shell via introducing nitrogen species	203
Water desalination system via ion immobilization on iron corrosion-based colloids and filtration by kevlar support	189
Strategy and mechanism of Na2CO3-mediated electro-activation of peroxymonosulfate to promote 1O2 generation for efficient degradation of organic pollutants	183
1T/2H-MoS2/CdS heterojunction for the co-production of lactic acid photoreforming to hydrogen and value-added chemicals	177
The application of the photo-electro-Fenton process in the treatment of wastewater reduces the abundance of genes associated with pathogenicity factors, antibiotic resistance, and metabolism: A metage	174
Electrocatalysis by design: Enhanced bifunctional activity of exfoliated graphite rod modified with NiCo porous layers towards overall water splitting	171
PAN-templated synthesis of layered Co3O4 nanosheets for rapid reduction of 4-NP to 4-AP: Improved formation of unique Co3+-rich (440) facet on the crystal lattice of Co3O4	167
Investigation on Tetracycline degradation and bactericidal properties of binary and ternary ZnO/NiO/g-C3N4 composites prepared by a facile co-precipitation method	163
The selective adsorption mechanism of benzene over water on nitrogen-doped activated carbon regulated by methyl functional groups	156
Enhanced electrocatalytic performance and exceptional durability facilitate the effective degradation of m-dinitrobenzene wastewaters utilizing a novel SS/PbO2-Y2O3-SiC electrode	153
Effective treatment of high-concentration SDBS solution by developing a novel integrated technology of foam separation and photocatalysis	152
Eco-friendly iron extraction from fe-containing copper smelting slag via reduction roasting with coal and magnetic separation: Experimental and mechanism insights	151
A microbial fuel cell with CuCo2S4 as cathode catalyst for peroxymonsulfate activation: Effect of electrons transfer on RhB removal and catalyst regeneration	151
Metal cobalt dot-doped carbon structures with specific exposure surfaces for high-performance capacitive deionization	148
Study on degradation of chloramphenicol by H2O2/PMS double-oxidation system catalyzed by pipe deposits from water networks	143

Functional bagasse: As a versatile catalyst for henry reaction and additive-free cycloaddition of CO2	143
New insights into the reaction mechanisms and kinetics of aromatic compounds degraded by ClO· and BrO· to produce disinfection by-products	137
Preparation of a redox mediator membrane and its application to catalyzing biodegradation of azo dyes	136
The influence of Cu2+ and Pb2+ on the characteristics of extracellular polymeric substances (EPSs) from Mucor mucedo and its relationship with pyrene biodegradation	131
Lignin-derived carbon as rapid charge-transfer bridge for efficient solar-driven H2O2 production over CN/Mxene heterojunction	130
Theoretical insights into the factors affecting the electrochemical performance of solid oxide electrolysis cells for CO2 reduction	129
Ozone pollution in a typical region of southeastern Shandong Province, China: Spatio-temporal distribution, sensitivity regimes, and sources	124
Experimental investigation of photo-thermal catalytic reactor for the reverse water gas shift reaction under concentrated irradiation	123
Boosting the low-temperature activity of fast-synthesized Cu-SAPO-18 for NH3-SCR by hydrothermal treatment	122
High performance ratiometric detection towards trace Cd(II) and Pb(II) utilizing in-situ bismuth modified nitrogen rich porous carbon/boron doped diamond composite electrode	121
Coupling anaerobic digestion with ammonification for the treatment of hydrothermal carbonization liquid: An innovative approach	121
Peroxymonosulfate/persulfate activation by Ni (hydr)oxides loaded on tire char/activated char through radical and nonradical pathways for efficient degradation of emerging pollutants in waters and was	118
Adsorption of chemical warfare agents and their simulants by metal-organic frameworks: GCMC and DFT studies	118
Efficient dye rejection using a mixed matrix polyphenylsulfone/polysulfone membrane containing basil seed mucilage hydrogel	117
Bioprotective mechanisms of Enterobacter sp. against arsenic, cadmium, and lead toxicity and its potential role in soil bioremediation	115
Characteristics and configurations of task-specific deep eutectic solvents with CO2-philic functional groups	115
Recycling valuable metals from spent cathode material by in-situ thermal reduction combined with electrochemical leaching	115
Fabrication of amorphous carbon-based zinc oxide for efficient capture of intact Microcystis aeruginosa: Lysis in sedimentation process	114
Photochemical degradation of bisphenols and fluconazole by UV-activated persulfate – Benefits for cost-efficient removal in wastewater treatment plants	114
Utilization of residual by-products remaining after indirect carbonation: Zeolite synthesis and conversion mechanism	113
Innovative washing strategies for the remediation of lead-contaminated soils: A review	113
Sulfidation performance of MgO-modified calcium-based waste from calcium looping: Experimental and density functional theory study	113
Enhanced photocatalytic water splitting of g-C3N4 loaded with Fe doped Co3O4 and Pt dual-cocatalysts	111
Immobilization of laccase on grape seed-derived hydrochar and biochar as sustainable biocatalysts for efficient pharmaceutical degradation in real wastewater	111
Strengthening nitrate removal by using ferrous sulfide-based materials: Removal mechanism and nitrogen metabolism pathways	110
Treatment of landfill leachate by two-stage electrochemical combination technology	109
A review on recent progress in environmental applications of membrane contactor technology	109
Cobalt-copper layered double hydroxide incorporated sepiolite dynamic membranes for catalytic oxidation of organic pollutants	109
Deep eutectic solvent-mediated green synthesis of phosphorylated biomass adsorbents for high-efficient uranium removal from uranium tailings wastewater	108
Synergizing carbon sequestration mechanisms during the remediation of Cr(VI) by nano zero-valent iron loaded biochar (nZVI-BC)	106
Disruption of agr quorum sensing for enhancing biofilm formation and butanol production in Clostridium acetobutylicum	105
Cubic ZIF-8/TiO2 filter as a dual function catalyst for CO2 capture and multiple VOCs degradation	104
Facilitating the enzymatic hydrolysis of polysaccharides by carbohydrate active enzymes and enhanced humification process with microbial consortium revealed by metagenomics analysis during cow manure-	104
Silicon quantum dot-enhanced thin-film nanocomposite membranes for efficient alcohol dehydration via pervaporation: A sustainable approach	102
Synthesis of tunnel structured g-C3N4 through a facile vapor deposition method using SBA-15 and KIT-6 as templates and their photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride and phenol	101
Comments on the paper “Valorization of municipal solid waste incineration fly ash for mineral wool fiber production: Effects on vitrification process and melt viscosity”	100
Tailoring graphitic nitrogen-enriched electrocatalytic membranes for acetaminophen degradation: Mechanistic insights into the site-specific reactive process	100
Fast pyrolysis of Enteromorpha prolifera model compounds for syngas: A simulated and experimental study	100
Manmade aggregates from automobile tires and waste plastics for geoenvironmental applications	100
Role of nickel-loaded crayfish shells biochar in anaerobic digestion of high salinity organic wastewater	99
WITHDRAWN: Mechanisms and environmental implications of strontium distribution in bentonite-colloid-water systems	99
Halide-free squaramide–phenolate organocatalyst for the cycloaddition of CO2 into epoxides	98
Photoreforming of glycerol to produce hydrogen from natural water in a compound parabolic collector solar photoreactor	97
ZnS@ fluorenone derived multifunctional quantum dots for simultaneous recognition of bovine serum albumin (BSA) and copper ions (Cu2+) in aqueous blood and urine samples	96
Switchable CAU-10-H mesh membrane for on-demand separation of immiscible oil/water mixtures and emulsions	96
Highly efficient and easy separation of polysaccharide-based cyanide-bridged bimetallic coordination polymers for thallium removal: Performance and mechanisms	95
Investigating the kinetics of CO2 absorption in aqueous sodium serinate/piperazine solutions: An experimental and mathematical modeling	94
Dissolution of Enterobacter hormaechei Wu-15 and passivation of Al3+ and Fe3+ regulate the migration and conversion of phosphorus in biochar-based phosphate fertilizer	94
Utilization of carbide sludge and urine for sustainable biocement production	94
Corrigendum to “Exploring photophysical properties of organic doped polymeric aggregates for detecting relevant inorganic pyrophosphate: A pathway to sustainable development” J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2	94

Establishment of syntrophic methanogenic consortia (SMC) in different sludges from various full-scale biogas plants using sodium propionate	93
Bioelectrochemical system-aided sewer gas control: A feasibility study via semi-continuous operation	92
Efficient isolation of trace radium from bulk thorium using the combination of precipitation and adsorption with a layered ammonium vanadate nanobelt	92
Degradation of phoxim by ultrasonic assisted calcium sulfite activated persulfate: Kinetics and mechanisms insights	92
Efficient degradation of sulfonamides by high-valence cobalt-oxo species in Co(OH)2@chitosan activated peracetic acid advanced oxidation system	92
Insight into NOx removal mechanism by H2O2 activation via MIL-100(Fe) in an alkaline environment	91
Study on specific strategies of controlling or preventing sludge bulking in S2EBPR process	91
Improvement in dye and lead removal efficiency of PES membranes by blending sulfur containing adsorbent nanomaterials	89
Application of advanced oxidation method combined with sequential injection technology in in-situ monitoring of total nitrogen and phosphorus in water	89
Adsorption of rare earth ions from highly saline media by a pyridine-modified activated carbon sorbent	89
Advances in the application of graphene oxide composite loose nanofiltration membranes for dye and salt separation	89
Pt/TiO2 photocatalytic fixed-bed system for efficient nitrobenzene degradation: Mechanism, kinetics, and industrial feasibility	88
Comparative investigation on composting and pyrolysis of swine manure: Heavy metals transformation, nitrogen immobilization and integrated environmental risk assessment	88
Improved PMS activation by natural sepiolite/Fe3O4 composite for effective tetracycline degradation: Performance, mechanism and degradation pathway	88
A mini review on treatment alternatives removing organic pollutants for reverse osmosis concentrate from industrial wastewater sources	88
The effect of water vapour and sulfur on the methane combustion reaction on Pd13 clusters: Insights from a first principles study	88
Humic acid induced indirect photolysis of polybrominated diphenyl ethers under visible light irradiation	88