OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering is 100. 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
Sulfidation performance of MgO-modified calcium-based waste from calcium looping: Experimental and density functional theory study	663
Fast pyrolysis of Enteromorpha prolifera model compounds for syngas: A simulated and experimental study	410
CO2 capture process through hybrid gas hydrate-membrane technology: Complex approach for the transition from theory to practice	306
Investigating the kinetics of CO2 absorption in aqueous sodium serinate/piperazine solutions: An experimental and mathematical modeling	278
A harmless slagging treatment to separate key impurities from Fe-PGMs alloys for improving the recovery ratio of PGMs from spent auto-catalysts	268
A sensitive electrochemical biosensor for detection of carbaryl based on hollow covalent-organic frameworks-gold nanoparticles nanospheres	239
Continuous power production and styrene abatement through the addition of silicone oil in a trickling filter-based bioelectrochemical system with an activated sludge tank	229
Enhancement of low temperature NH3-SCR activity and SO2 & H2O tolerance over VPO-Co/TiO2: Determining roles of acidity via Co doping	225
Holey Ti3C2Tx nanosheets membrane with high PM removal efficiency for air pollution	218
Influence mechanism of direct current electric field on the sulfur removal of fluorine-containing spent refining slag	213
Tailoring graphitic nitrogen-enriched electrocatalytic membranes for acetaminophen degradation: Mechanistic insights into the site-specific reactive process	212
Enhanced catalytic efficiency and ionic liquid tolerance of entrapped cellulase for single-step mixed cabbage residue saccharification	211
Photothermal activation of peroxydisulfate for simultaneous solar evaporation and water purification using non-powered capillary fabric	210
Preparation of a redox mediator membrane and its application to catalyzing biodegradation of azo dyes	208
Defining the applicable pathway of laccase pre-treatment in the bio-mineral processing of double refractory gold ores based on carbonaceous matter characterization	199
Switchable CAU-10-H mesh membrane for on-demand separation of immiscible oil/water mixtures and emulsions	196
Boosting the low-temperature activity of fast-synthesized Cu-SAPO-18 for NH3-SCR by hydrothermal treatment	196
Additive-free electroless deposition on graphene/copper foil: Photo-induced and defect-assisted approach for environmentally friendly plating	192
Responses of soil microbial diversity, network complexity and multifunctionality to environments changes in volcanic ecosystems	190
Mesoporous goethite for rapid and high-capacity fluoride removal from drinking water	184
Water desalination system via ion immobilization on iron corrosion-based colloids and filtration by kevlar support	181
Lignin-derived carbon as rapid charge-transfer bridge for efficient solar-driven H2O2 production over CN/Mxene heterojunction	178
Characterization of nongxiang- and soy sauce-type distilled grains and their application in enhancing polyunsaturated fatty acid and triacylglyceride production from Chlorella sp. 038F	176
An environmentally friendly bifunctional composite mediated by metal organic frameworks for dramatically enhanced SERS and photocatalytic performances	173
Excellent activity caused by dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma activation for selective catalytic reduction with propylene (C3H6-SCR): Insight into the low temperature catalytic behavior of Mn	172

In-situ preparation of N-rich nano-activated carbon on negative-charged montmorillonite with enhanced activation of peroxymonosulfate for antibiotics degradation	172
1T/2H-MoS2/CdS heterojunction for the co-production of lactic acid photoreforming to hydrogen and value-added chemicals	166
Effects of lipids on sludge and chlorella protein pyrolysis by thermogravimetry Fourier transform infrared spectrometry	162
A novel CO2 fixation catalyst FCO@NWs to synthesize benzimidazole at atmospheric pressure	157
Recent advances in multifunctional materials for gas sensing applications	156
Efficient flocculation of multiple heavy metals by iron-based modified-carbonate biochar: Adsorption mechanism and practical application	153
Application of g-C3N4-based photocatalysts for N2 photofixation	148
Experimental investigation of photo-thermal catalytic reactor for the reverse water gas shift reaction under concentrated irradiation	147
Disinfection of the water recovered from drying of aquaculture scallop sludge	144
Simultaneous nutrient removal and selective recovery of nitrogen and phosphorus from municipal wastewater: A novel combined ion exchange–surface precipitation process from proof of concept to pilot sc	144
Three-dimensional hybrid nitrogen/oxygen-containing components modified graphene oxide as a recyclable adsorbent for rapid adsorption of REEs	143
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	140
Photoreforming of glycerol to produce hydrogen from natural water in a compound parabolic collector solar photoreactor	139
Oxygen-exfoliated cobalt-doped C3N4 for superior Fenton-like catalysis: The accessible metal exposure and synergistic pollutant adsorption from three-dimensional layered configuration	139
MOFs-derived (Fe3O4/Fe2O3)OH@C-X in-situ form frustrated Lewis acid-base pairs for visible-light-driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction	138
Ozone pollution in a typical region of southeastern Shandong Province, China: Spatio-temporal distribution, sensitivity regimes, and sources	138
Slow release performance of the immobilized carbon dots and their enhancing effect on anaerobic denitrification	137
Binder-free Cu/Cu2O/CuO/Pd nanorods photoelectrode for regulating the faradaic efficiency for acetaldehyde and acetate production during photoelectrochemical CO2RR by stabilizing the Cu2O phase	134
Deciphering phyto-fungal dye concoction mitigation, degraded metabolite analysis, and assessment of ecotoxicity	133
Adsorption equilibria and kinetics of CO2 and N2 on silica-alumina gels for reducing gas production by CO2 removal from iron flue gases	133
Revealing the crystal-plane effects of CuO during the NH3-SCR over CuO/TiO2 catalysts	133
Impact of operational parameters on degradation of nitroglycerin using biochar doped with nano zerovalent iron	132
Enhanced activation of sulfite by CoFe2O4-loaded with WS2 nanosheet with smooth surface for elimination and detoxification of metronidazole	131
Adsorption of rare earth ions from highly saline media by a pyridine-modified activated carbon sorbent	130
Efficient removal of ammonia from aqueous solution using coal-based carbon membrane via electrochemical oxidation in the present of chloride ion	129
Dually engineered CdSe/CdTe nanorod heterojunction enables efficient, sacrificial agent-free photoremoval of U(VI)	129
Novel MOF-derived hexagonal starfish-shaped hollow prismatic cone-loaded metal complexes for electrocatalytic water decomposition study	127
Transformation and defluorination by nNiFe-activated carbon nanocomposites: PFAS structure and matrix effects	126
Strategy and mechanism of Na2CO3-mediated electro-activation of peroxymonosulfate to promote 1O2 generation for efficient degradation of organic pollutants	126
Part I: Predicting performance of Purolite A532E resins for remediation of comingled contaminants in groundwater	124
Sequential pyrolysis of spirulina and sawdust: Interactions of volatiles from upper-bed feedstock to lower-bed biochar	124
Durable self-cleaning PVDF coating with photocatalysis and superhydrophobic property based on hierarchical coral-like 2D g-C3N4/1D TiO2 hybrid	123
Three-dimensional electro-Fenton system with steel-slag based particle electrode for the treatment of refinery spent caustic	123
New insight into the combined effects of ibuprofen and Cu (II) on activated sludge system: System performance, community structure, microbial interaction network	121
Natural-sunlight-driven synchronous degradation of 4-nitrphenol and rhodamine B over S-scheme heterojunction of α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles decorated CuBi2O4 rods	121
Advanced exergy and exergoeconomic analyses to evaluate the economy of LNG oxy-fuel combined cycle power plant	120
Phenol monitoring in water samples using an inexpensive electrochemical sensor based on pencil electrodes modified with DTAB surfactant	119
Utilization of carbide sludge and urine for sustainable biocement production	119
Utilization of residual by-products remaining after indirect carbonation: Zeolite synthesis and conversion mechanism	119
Enhanced adsorption of neonicotinoids by MnCl₂ and H₃PO₄ co-modified corn stover biochar: Performance and mechanism analysis	118
Pulse discharge plasma coupled with magnetic mesoporous silica for synergistic degradation of pharmaceutical wastewater and mechanism	118
A novel chemical route for 1,3-propanediol production from crude glycerol: Process simulation and environmental assessment	118
The selective adsorption mechanism of benzene over water on nitrogen-doped activated carbon regulated by methyl functional groups	118
FT-ICR MS characterization of bio-binders for road pavement from HTL of microalgae residues	117
Multifunctional core@shell structured gold nanodendrites@gold nanoclusters: An efficient catalytic and sensor domain for environmental remediation applications	115
Improving SO2 tolerance and low-temperature denitrification performance in NH3-SCR catalysis: A comprehensive study on Nb and Mn modified CeO2 catalysts	115
Rapid extraction of gold from complex solutions by metal sulfides	114
Yolk-shell structured molybdenum disulfide nanospheres as highly enhanced electrocatalyst for electrochemical sensing of hazardous 4-nitrophenol in water	114
Mechanism investigation of food waste compost as a source of passivation agents for inhibiting pyrite oxidation	113
Synthesis of bimetallic Co-Ni/ZnO nanoprisms (ZnO-NPr) for hydrogen-rich syngas production via partial oxidation of methane	112

Multi-facet investigation of integrating a multigeneration system and landfill gas-based combustion process using an environmentally friendly thermal design arrangement	112
Edge-site selective decoration of silver nanoparticles on TiO2 nanosheets for the rapid catalytic reduction of nitroarenes	111
Removal of hexavalent chromium from impaired water: Polyethylenimine-based sorbents − A review	111
Preparation and properties of methyltrichlorosilane grafted modified ceramic membranes for membrane distillation	110
Tailoring high-index-facet and oxygen defect of black In2O3−x/In2O3 as highly photothermal catalyst for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and contaminant degradation	110
Zeolite A/CuO embedded natural rubber foam for efficient carbon dioxide capture in the packed column	110
Enhancing volatile fatty acids (VFA) production from food waste in a two-phases pilot-scale anaerobic digestion process	109
A contribution to the development of a process to valorize the wastewater of wet phosphate fertilizer production	109
WITHDRAWN: Mechanisms and environmental implications of strontium distribution in bentonite-colloid-water systems	109
Electrical and mechanical properties of flexible multiwalled carbon nanotube/poly (dimethylsiloxane) based nanocomposite sheets	108
Bacterial and microalgal co-fixation for remediation of industrial wastewater contaminated with arsenic, mercury, and other pollutants	108
Chlorination mechanism and kinetics of cathode materials for spent LiCoO2 batteries in the presence of graphite	108
Synergizing carbon sequestration mechanisms during the remediation of Cr(VI) by nano zero-valent iron loaded biochar (nZVI-BC)	106
Solar-light induced photoreduction of CO2 using nonthermal plasma sulfurized MoO3@MoS2-CuS composites	105
Excellent adsorption properties of Mg/Al/Fe LDOs for Cr(VI) in water	105
NH2-MIL-125 (Ti)/biochar fibers for enhanced direct dyes adsorption	105
Impact of algal organic matter on the performance and microbial community of biologically-active filtration systems	104
Pollution status and spatial distribution of antibiotic resistance genes in urban surface water and surrounding soil media	104
Fluorescent lamps: A review on environmental concerns and current recycling perspectives highlighting Hg and rare earth elements	103
Enhanced antifouling property of poly(aryl ether nitrile) ultrafiltration membranes via copolymerization with phenolphthalin	103
A cysteine functionalized (Al) MOF-based multifunctional probe for the highly selective dual-responsive chemosensing and simultaneous removal of Cu2+ ions	102
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	102
Performance and modeling of Ni(II) adsorption from low concentrated wastewater on carbon microspheres prepared from tangerine peels by FeCl3-assisted hydrothermal carbonization	101
Design and synthesis of graphitic carbon nitride photonic crystals for efficient photocatalytic removal of U(VI)	101
Supplementation strategies to control propionic acid accumulation resulting from ammonia inhibition in dry anaerobic digestion: Osmoprotectants, activated carbon and trace elements	100
Comparative study of eriochrome black T (EBT) dye adsorption utilizing direct growth of cost-effective efficient materials: S-doped ZnO nanoparticles, ultrathin nanoflakes, and nanowalls	100