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Editorial

Published on 29 Jan 2026

Editorial: Hydrothermal liquefaction: aqueous phase treatment, product recovery, and downstream implications

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Xavier Fonoll Almansa
Belinda Sturm
Daniele Castello
Michael R. Thorson

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2026.1788765

306 views

Review

Published on 23 Jan 2026

Valorising mesquite biochar as a sustainable adsorbent for wastewater treatment: a critical review

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Amal Al Saadi
Ismail Al-Yahmadi
Nabila Al-Rashdi
Izzeldin I. Mohamed
Intisar K. Al-Busaidi

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1748096

670 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Jan 2026

Synthesis of La0.8Sr0.2Co0.9Fe0.1O3-δ perovskite oxide catalyst and the geometric modification of a catalytic converter for hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emission reduction

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Kuldip Patel
Dattatraya Subhedar
Femina Patel
Gaurav Patel

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1718702

557 views

Original Research

Published on 03 Dec 2025

Engineering an automated microbubble-assisted hybrid photobioreactor for CO2 capture and valorisation to polyhydroxybutyrate in indigenous algal biomass

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Saptarshi Dey
Abhishek Sahu
Vivek Dalvi
Biswajit Samir De
Anushree Malik

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1701857

1,503 views

Original Research

Published on 22 Oct 2025

Effects of the hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous phase on activated sludge

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Shelley M. Blackwell
Braden J. Crowe
Colin Brady
Andrew J. Schmidt
John H. Walker
John R. Benemann
Tryg J. Lundquist

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1541144

1,901 views

Review

Published on 10 Oct 2025

Electrokinetic remediation technology for uranium contaminated soil: from fundamental principles to application challenges and breakthroughs

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Yunlong Bai
Zhean Zhang
Guoping Jiang
Siyuan Niu
Zhiting Peng
Longcheng Liu

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1687808

2,217 views

Original Research

Published on 20 Aug 2025

Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) removal from wastewater through electrolysis: Influence of Al3+, Fe3+, and Mg2+ ion additives on treatment efficiency

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Thilini Jayasinghe
Gayan Amarasooriya
Tomonori Kawakami
Vasan Sivalingam
Gamunu Samarakoon

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1580201

2,180 views

Editorial

Published on 02 Jul 2025

Editorial: Valorization of biomass: towards the production of fine chemicals and materials

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Izaskun Dávila-Rodríguez
Xabier Erdocia
Irem Deniz

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1640313

1,640 views

Original Research

Published on 29 May 2025

Transformation of polyacrylamide during hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Gaoxiang Qi

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1605228

2,693 views

Review

Published on 20 May 2025

Environmental sustainability indicators applied to bioprocesses: a bibliometric analysis (2005–2024)

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Anibal Alviz-Meza
Segundo Rojas-Flores
Ángel Darío González-Delgado

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1605037

2,983 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 13 May 2025

Confidence analysis of design and cost performance for solvent-based CO2 capture from a cement plant: a stochastic modeling perspective

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Vishalini Nair Kuncheekanna
Stefania Gardarsdottir
Simon Roussanaly

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1537880

1,852 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 11 Apr 2025

Using a recirculating anaerobic dynamic membrane bioreactor to treat hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous by-product

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Xavier Fonoll Almansa
Mohamad Baydoun
Avi Patel
Michael R. Thorson
Andy Schmidt
John W. Norton

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1515470

2,302 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 19 Mar 2025

Exploring fine compounds and biomass potential in Cabralea canjerana and Cordia americana wood

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Mateus Berwaldt Santos
Eduardo Ceretta Moreira
Amanda Fonseca Leitzke
Maurício Alves Ramos
Patricia Soares Bilhalva dos Santos
Silvia Helena Fuentes
Darci Alberto Gatto

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1529850

1,494 views

Original Research

Published on 14 Mar 2025

Integrated process for catalytic upgrading of hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous phase in the supercritical state

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

David H. Kenney
Alex Mosley
Oamfah Suwannapong
Jia Yazon
C. P. Kelkar
Andrew J. Schmidt
Geoffrey A. Tompsett
Alex R. Maag
Andrew R. Teixeira
Michael T. Timko

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1532384

2,993 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 04 Mar 2025

Inhibition of nitrifying bacteria from heterocyclic N-containing organic compounds from municipal sludge hydrothermal liquefaction

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Adrian D. Romero
João V. Poli
Sean Larson
Susan Stagg-Williams
Ray Carter
Belinda S. M. Sturm

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1532958

2,627 views
3 citations

Original Research

Published on 31 Jan 2025

Performance optimization of sorption-enhanced DME synthesis (SEDMES) from captured CO2 and renewable hydrogen

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

I. Tyraskis
A. Capa
G. Skorikova
S. N. Sluijter
J. Boon

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1521374

3,262 views
5 citations

Editorial

Published on 30 Jan 2025

Editorial: Biorefineries: current configurations, sustainability and economy

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Antoni Sánchez

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1545573

1,505 views
1 citation

Original Research

Published on 24 Jan 2025

Evaluation of the biological treatment of a real contaminated groundwater through reductive dechlorination biostimulation

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Hafsa Yaqoubi
Geremia Sassetto
Maria Presutti
Mustapha Belfaquir
Bruna Matturro
Simona Rossetti
Laura Lorini
Marco Petrangeli Papini
Marco Zeppilli

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2025.1511251

2,465 views
2 citations

Editorial

Published on 03 Jan 2025

Editorial: Sustainable adsorbents and photosensitizers for the removal and (photo)degradation of emerging organic pollutants from water

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Tshimangadzo S. Munonde
Azile Nqombolo
Maria Luisa Marin
Anele Mpupa

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2024.1542086

2,280 views
2 citations

Original Research

Published on 29 Oct 2024

Effects of NaOH and Na2CO3 pretreatment on the saccharification of sweet sorghum bagasse

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Valerie García-Negrón
Ryan J. Stoklosa
Matthew J. Toht

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2024.1449114

3,634 views
6 citations

Review

Published on 17 Oct 2024

The role of solid-state fermentation to transform existing waste treatment plants based on composting and anaerobic digestion into modern organic waste-based biorefineries, in the framework of circular bioeconomy

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Adriana Artola
Xavier Font
Javier Moral-Vico
Antoni Sánchez

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2024.1463785

4,268 views
8 citations

Review

Published on 01 Oct 2024

Exploring the influence of polymers on soil ecosystems: prospective from agricultural contexts

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Debadatta Sethi
Shraddha Mohanty
Kiran Kumar Mohapatra
Prava Kiran Dash
Sanjib Kumar Sahoo
Kshitipati Padhan
Konathala Kusumavathi
Rajanikanta Majhi
Narayan Panda
Sushanata Kumar Pattanayak

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2024.1485534

4,282 views
7 citations

Editorial

Published on 02 Sep 2024

Editorial: Innovative uses of biochar in environmental applications

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Antoni Sánchez

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2024.1474937

1,388 views

Original Research

Published on 29 Jul 2024

Influence of surfactant on sol-gel-prepared TiO2: characterization and photocatalytic dye degradation in water

in Environmental Chemical Engineering

Andile Mkhohlakali
Tien-Chien Jen
Kabelo Ledwaba
Sivuyisiwe Mapukata
Happy Mothepane Mabowa
Mokgehle R. Letsoalo
Napo Ntsasa
James Tshilongo

Frontiers in Chemical Engineering

doi 10.3389/fceng.2024.1352283

4,630 views
3 citations

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articles

Editorial: Hydrothermal liquefaction: aqueous phase treatment, product recovery, and downstream implications

Valorising mesquite biochar as a sustainable adsorbent for wastewater treatment: a critical review

Synthesis of La0.8Sr0.2Co0.9Fe0.1O3-δ perovskite oxide catalyst and the geometric modification of a catalytic converter for hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emission reduction

Engineering an automated microbubble-assisted hybrid photobioreactor for CO2 capture and valorisation to polyhydroxybutyrate in indigenous algal biomass

Effects of the hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous phase on activated sludge

Electrokinetic remediation technology for uranium contaminated soil: from fundamental principles to application challenges and breakthroughs

Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) removal from wastewater through electrolysis: Influence of Al3+, Fe3+, and Mg2+ ion additives on treatment efficiency

Editorial: Valorization of biomass: towards the production of fine chemicals and materials

Transformation of polyacrylamide during hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis

Environmental sustainability indicators applied to bioprocesses: a bibliometric analysis (2005–2024)

Confidence analysis of design and cost performance for solvent-based CO2 capture from a cement plant: a stochastic modeling perspective

Using a recirculating anaerobic dynamic membrane bioreactor to treat hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous by-product

Exploring fine compounds and biomass potential in Cabralea canjerana and Cordia americana wood

Integrated process for catalytic upgrading of hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous phase in the supercritical state

Inhibition of nitrifying bacteria from heterocyclic N-containing organic compounds from municipal sludge hydrothermal liquefaction

Performance optimization of sorption-enhanced DME synthesis (SEDMES) from captured CO2 and renewable hydrogen

Editorial: Biorefineries: current configurations, sustainability and economy

Evaluation of the biological treatment of a real contaminated groundwater through reductive dechlorination biostimulation

Editorial: Sustainable adsorbents and photosensitizers for the removal and (photo)degradation of emerging organic pollutants from water

Effects of NaOH and Na2CO3 pretreatment on the saccharification of sweet sorghum bagasse

The role of solid-state fermentation to transform existing waste treatment plants based on composting and anaerobic digestion into modern organic waste-based biorefineries, in the framework of circular bioeconomy

Exploring the influence of polymers on soil ecosystems: prospective from agricultural contexts

Editorial: Innovative uses of biochar in environmental applications

Influence of surfactant on sol-gel-prepared TiO2: characterization and photocatalytic dye degradation in water