chemical-engineering

Scientific Reports, Published online: 05 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-55197-2 Risk-sensitive collaborative parameter tuning via calibrated deep surrogates for rare-earth electrolysis energy efficiency

Scientific Reports, Published online: 31 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-55523-8 Synergistic effects of alkalines, salts, and silica nanoparticles on in-situ surfactant generation from different crude oils in relation to enhanced oil recovery

Natural Gas/Ammonia (NG/NH 3 ) fuel blends are a promising route to reduce CO 2 emissions from gas turbines while leveraging existing NG infrastructure, but their autoignition behavior at elevated pressures is not yet well constrained. This work reports high-pressure shock tube ignition delay time (IDT) measurements for NG/NH 3 /Air mixtures at gas turbine-relevant conditions. Experiments were pe…

Due to rising concerns about global surface temperatures and carbon emissions, there has been an increased interest in studying alternative fuels. Ammonia and hydrogen are fuels with the potential to replace general biofuels, hydrocarbons, and sustainable aviation fuels, as they do not contain any carbon, eliminating carbon emissions. However, they are both difficult to work with. Hydrogen has gr…

Gas turbines are the backbone of power generation globally; however, they are also one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gases and harmful emissions. Advanced combustion strategies, when applied to energy generation, can offer increased optimization of the combustion process with more complete and efficient combustion. With global efforts to reduce NOx formation in energy generation, comb…

Ignition delay times for hydrogen-air mixtures under engine-relevant conditions were measured using the high-pressure shock tube at the University of Central Florida. The ignition behavior of hydrogen under high-pressure, engine-relevant conditions is not well studied, particularly with respect to ignition delay times, due to the limited availability of experimental configurations capable of such…

We are so proud of our graduates! 🎓 Colby Snyder Tackling one rigorous STEM major is a feat; conquering a dual-degree in Chemical Engineering and Physics through Penn’s prestigious VIPER program is next-level. Colby has spent his undergraduate career at the intersection of energy technology and foundational science, spending 3 years researching in the Composto […]

Ammonia’s (NH 3 ) properties as a carbon-free hydrogen carrier, its phase characteristics, and its wide global infrastructure present a solid case as a potential surrogate for carbon-based aviation fuels. Delivering a zero-emission NH 3 -based engine requires careful integration and optimization of the combustor and thermal management systems, a process that requires high-fidelity chemical reacti…

UP Diliman (UPD) posted a 100% passing rate in the May 2026 Chemical Engineers Computer-Based Licensure Examination, according to the data posted at the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) website. Not only that, three of the nine first-time examinees from UPD placed first, fourth, and seventh, respectively, in the list of passers who garnered high scores. […] The post UPD has 100% passing r…

If your Chemical Engineering Journal manuscript shows Under Review, here is what the editor and reviewers are likely doing and when to follow up.

Higher engineering education, as the main channel for cultivating high-quality technical talents and outputting innovative achievements, bears the responsibility of supporting the high-quality development of the solid-state battery industry. However, there are prominent synergy problems with the solid-state battery industry, such as disconnected talent supply and demand, lagging curriculum iterat…

Methanol is used in plastics, paints and as a race car fuel. It’s been hard to make. But engineers have found a simple trick: Add lightning to methane.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-51515-w A nonlinear Takagi-Sugeno-Kang fuzzy system based on information granules for chemical engineering fault diagnosis

For over three decades, my world revolved around the deafening roar of industrial fans, the intense glow of the rotary kiln, and the constant pursuit of the perfect clinker. In those traditional days of cement plant operations, conducting a thermal balance or calculating specific heat consumption meant drowning in manual log sheets, tattered reference manuals, and hours of tedious calculator punc…

Engineers have developed a new ultra-thin membrane that could make hydrogen fuel cells far more efficient, especially at high temperatures where current systems struggle to operate. The breakthrough may help expand the use of clean energy technologies in transportation, heavy industry, and future power systems. The research was published in Science Advances and focuses on […] The post New ultra-t…

Nature Communications, Published online: 13 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72976-7 Efficient hydrogen production using water electrolysis is limited by poor electrode design and durability. Here, the authors report a tape-cast nickel–iron electrode with integrated catalytic and transport functions that delivers high current density and long-term stability through an improved architecture.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 13 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-48017-0 Comprehensive experimental study to compare the effects of flue gases and CO 2 injection on enhancing oil recovery and asphaltene deposition

The debate surrounding headless ecommerce has shifted from 'whether' to 'how'. In 2026, the primary point of friction for engineering teams is no longer the underlying API, but the reference architecture used to orchestrate it. For teams operating at scale, the choice usually narrows down to BigCommerce Catalyst and Shopify Hydrogen. Both frameworks have matured significantly, moving away from si…

Penn State’s Chem-E-Car team, part of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) student chapter, placed first out of 21 schools in the Chem-E-Car Performance Competition at the 2026 AIChE Mid-Atlantic Conference. This recognition qualifies the team for the 2026 Annual Student Conference, an international competition that will take place in November. Last year, Penn State’s Chem-E-Car t…