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Enhancing hexavalent chromium removal from textile effluent with low-cost adsorbent: simulation and a techno-economic study (2024)
Journal Article
Esmati, F., Holliday, M. C., Zein, S. H., Jabbar, K. J., Tan, S. H., & Putranto, A. (in press). Enhancing hexavalent chromium removal from textile effluent with low-cost adsorbent: simulation and a techno-economic study. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-024-05958-1

This paper simulated hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) adsorption using cocoa pod husk biosorbent in a fixed bed column using Aspen Adsorption. This study was designed to show the effectiveness of computational methods in designing, optimising and evaluat... Read More about Enhancing hexavalent chromium removal from textile effluent with low-cost adsorbent: simulation and a techno-economic study.

Exploring the superior mild temperature performance of nickel-infused fibrous titania silica for enhanced dry reforming of methane (2024)
Journal Article
Alhassan, M., Jalil, A. A., Bahari, M. B., Hambali, H. U., Tran, T. V., Zein, S. H., & Rajendran, S. (online). Exploring the superior mild temperature performance of nickel-infused fibrous titania silica for enhanced dry reforming of methane. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.09.062

Carbon (IV) oxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming. One potential approach for reducing their environmental impact is transforming these gases into synthesis gas (CO + H2). This study ill... Read More about Exploring the superior mild temperature performance of nickel-infused fibrous titania silica for enhanced dry reforming of methane.

Technoeconomic feasibility of producing clean fuels from waste plastics: A novel process model (2024)
Journal Article
Al-Qadri, A. A., Ahmed, U., Mozahar Hossain, M., Ahmad, N., Gani Abdul Jameel, A., Zahid, U., & Zein, S. H. (2024). Technoeconomic feasibility of producing clean fuels from waste plastics: A novel process model. Energy Conversion and Management, 316, Article 118822. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118822

Plastic waste is a problematic issue impacting the environment and human health. A proper recycling of plastics to valuable products is highly needed to meet the increase in energy demand. Plastics have high heating value; therefore, the thermochemic... Read More about Technoeconomic feasibility of producing clean fuels from waste plastics: A novel process model.

Sustainable syngas production: Economic and circular economy benefits of PET waste gasification (2024)
Journal Article
Okoye, I. J., Zein, S. H., Oko, E., & Jalil, A. A. (2024). Sustainable syngas production: Economic and circular economy benefits of PET waste gasification. Progress in Rubber, Plastics and Recycling Technology, https://doi.org/10.1177/14777606241262888

This paper promotes awareness of the circular economy as a superior waste disposal system alternative. The novelty of this study is to model cleaner energy generation from the gasification of polyethene terephthalate (PET) waste accompanied by a deta... Read More about Sustainable syngas production: Economic and circular economy benefits of PET waste gasification.

Hydrogen production from plastic waste: A comprehensive simulation and machine learning study (2024)
Journal Article
Lahafdoozian, M., Khoshkroudmansouri, H., Zein, S. H., & Jalil, A. (2024). Hydrogen production from plastic waste: A comprehensive simulation and machine learning study. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 59, 465-479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.01.326

Gasification, a highly efficient method, is under extensive investigation due to its potential to convert biomass and plastic waste into eco-friendly energy sources and valuable fuels. Nevertheless, there exists a gap in comprehension regarding the i... Read More about Hydrogen production from plastic waste: A comprehensive simulation and machine learning study.

Techno-economic analysis of production of octane booster components derived from lignin (2024)
Journal Article
Ng, Z. W., Yeoh, K. Y., Hafyan, R. H., Putranto, A., Horri, B. A., Zein, S. H., …Butar, I. (in press). Techno-economic analysis of production of octane booster components derived from lignin. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-05255-w

In this study, a comprehensive process for production of an environmentally friendly octane booster (acetophenone) from lignin is presented, along with a detailed techno-economic analysis. Recognizing that much of the prior research on octane booster... Read More about Techno-economic analysis of production of octane booster components derived from lignin.