Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

07/04/2026

Re‑dispersed Ni nanoparticles after CO₂ treatment dramatically improve dry methane reforming. The work demonstrates that carbon deposition isn’t the only deactivation route—thermal CO₂ can rejuvenate the catalyst.



Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

This study investigated dry reforming of methane (DRM) with supported Ni catalysts at 973 K. The α-Al2O3-supported Ni catalyst showed gradual deactivation over time on stream. However, the activity...

06/04/2026

Simulation reveals that tuning air and coolant set‑points simultaneously yields a 6% net efficiency boost. Optimal points vary
with GDL thickness, balancing cathode water activity and compressor energy.

Numerous simulators have been developed to improve the performance and expand the applications of fuel cell (FC) systems. However, many of them are too simple to accurately reproduce the dynamic be...

03/03/2026

Process intensification meets fluid dynamics: study quantifies power needed for OBR mixing of viscous fluids and introduces a low‑Re‑optimized model. Great for biodiesel, slurries, and beyond.



Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

16/02/2026

Precise mAb measurement is critical for drug safety. This
comprehensive review covers chromatography, spectroscopy,
immunoassays, IR, MS, and biosensors, highlighting pros, cons, and
future trends in PAT.



Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have revolutionized the biopharmaceutical industry, offering a wide range of uses in diagnostics, therapeutics, and research. Precise determination of mAb concentration...

03/02/2026

Comprehensive review of adsorbents—activated carbon, clays, foams—showing >90% VOC removal and 30‑40% efficiency gains with composites.



Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

Adsorbents, as one of the most effective methods for removing pollutants from air, have garnered considerable attention in various industrial and environmental fields. This study reviews and compar...

02/02/2026

Non‑linear loading: drug solubility rises to 15 MPa, then falls as CO₂ crowds pores. Pressure is a lever for optimal mesoporous silica drug delivery.



Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

Mesoporous silica is increasingly recognized as an efficient drug delivery vehicle, thanks to its extensive surface area, adaptable pore structure, and ability to stabilize poorly soluble drugs. Em...

19/01/2026

Carbon‑neutral city gas is within reach—by comparing hydrogen‑reduction methods in CO₂ methanation, researchers pinpoint ethanol dehydration–hydrogenation and selective oxidation as top performers. See the detailed reactor designs.




Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

Methane production through CO2 methanation has gained considerable interest as a measure to achieve carbon neutrality in city gas. High methane purity is required to use the gas produced by methana...

06/01/2026

Cryogenic DAC is gaining traction—this study numerically characterizes dry‑ice behavior in a LNG‑powered system. The results guide optimal sizing of heating tanks and heat flux for scalable CO₂ capture.

Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan 公益社団法人 化学工学会

To develop a novel cryo-DAC system that directly captures CO2 from the atmosphere using the cryogenic heat of liquefied natural gas, we aim to obtain design and development guidelines for a cryo-DA...

26/12/2025

New data on bubble rise velocities and drift fluxes in air‑water columns sharpen gas‑holdup models. Eight sparger types and varied pressure were tested, offering guidance for designing efficient contactors.


Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan 公益社団法人 化学工学会

Bubble columns (BCs) are widely used gas-liquid contactors in the chemical industry. Their hydrodynamic and mass transfer performance depends on the prevailing flow regime (FR) and the gas sparger ...

26/12/2025

Off‑peak heat pump operation with TES cuts daily energy use 48% and raises COP to 5.24, slashing costs for a 300‑person office in New Delhi. Great for peak‑load reduction and emissions.


Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan 公益社団法人 化学工学会

Optimizing energy consumption in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is essential due to rising energy costs and environmental concerns. This study investigates the integration...

11/11/2025

Unlocking NH3 solubility in ionic liquids with data‑driven ML! 🚀
Random Forest, ANN & CatBoost deliver the best accuracy. Pressure, temperature and IL descriptors are key. Read the full study now!


Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

The primary goal of estimating NH3 solubility in ionic liquids (ILs) is to develop reliable algorithms capable of accurately capturing complex relationships between key input parameters like pressu...

06/11/2025

Why do shear‑thinning fluids reduce circumferential velocity at blade front? This study decodes blade‑fluid interaction—essential reading for process engineers.




Taylor & Francis Research Journal of Chemical Engineering of Japan

Multistage impellers are widely used in the chemical industry to enhance the mixing of shear-thinning fluids. However, the local velocity around multistage impellers has not been sufficiently inves...