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Advanced dual-zone PCM storage for grocery delivery: A numerical modelling based parametric study

Journal articleJournal of Energy StorageThe growing demand for food delivery services underscores the necessity for innovative temperature control solutions during transport. This research focuses on the application of phase change materials (PCMs) to create a dual-temperature storage system for food delivery through…

Techno-economic assessment of geological hydrogen production from the world’s largest ophiolite formation in Indonesia as a clean energy source

Journal articleGeoenergy Science and EngineeringPratama, D. S., Dianita, C., Nengkoda, A., Luthfi, M., Mardianza, A., Reyseliani, N., Muthia, R., Chalermsinsuwan, B. (2026) Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 267, pp. 214756.

Community thermal energy storage, a cost-effective pathway for the decarbonisation of suburban cooling in Australia

Journal articleSustainable Cities and SocietyResidential cooling demand in Australia is increasing due to rising temperatures, urban infill, and improved building insulation that traps internal heat. Solar photovoltaic (PV) generation combined with onsite energy storage presents a promising pathway to decarbonise cooling loads;…

Reassessment of eddy viscosity turbulence models as alternatives to Reynolds stress models for gas cyclone separator CFD simulations

Journal articleScientific ReportsVarious Reynolds stress turbulence model (RSM) formulations have been widely employed in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations of gas cyclone separators for more than two decades, primarily because they do not rely on the Boussinesq hypothesis (isotropic eddy-viscosity…

Impact of operating conditions on performance and environmental aspects in large scale co-firing fluidized bed boilers: A CFD approach

Journal articleResults in EngineeringTransitioning to sustainable power generation requires balancing high thermal efficiency with strict emission limits. Co-firing biomass in circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers is a promising strategy to achieve this, yet optimizing the process involves complex operational trade-offs. This…

Dry deep eutectic solvent (dry DES): silica-DES hybrid sorbents for direct air capture via rapid and scalable synthesis

Journal articleJournal of Molecular LiquidsSuppaso, C., Nokpho, P., Panbo, P., Villarmino, J. T., Rumporee, S., Somteds, A., Phianchana, K., Imyim, A., Suthirakun, S., Fujii, S., Chalermsinsuwan, B., Unruangsri, J. (2026) Journal of Molecular Liquids, 457, pp. 129748.

A Study of CO 2 Adsorption of MEA-Modified Zeolite 13X and K 2 CO 3 -Impregnated Alumina for Direct Air Capture

Journal articleACS OmegaRising industrial CO2 emissions have created an urgent need for efficient carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. This study compares the CO2 adsorption performance of three sorbents, namely zeolite 13X (Z13), monoethanolamine-modified zeolite (Z13/MEA), and K2CO3-impregnated alumina (K2CO3/Al2O3),…

Pyrolysis upcycling of sugarcane filter cake into engineered biochar for low-carbon cement composites: Process optimization via RSM

Journal articleResults in EngineeringThe sustainable management of agro-industrial waste is a great challenge for the global economy. This research investigates the upcycling of sugarcane filter cake into an engineered biochar for use as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in low-carbon pavements.…

Investigation of particle accumulation under electrostatic effects in a circulating fluidized bed riser using CFD simulation and statistical experimental design and analysis

Journal articleCase Studies in Chemical and Environmental EngineeringElectrostatic effects influence hydrodynamics in circulating fluidized bed (CFB) risers, particularly particle accumulation near the wall. In this study, a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model incorporating dynamic electrostatic charge transport is developed and combined with a 2 4…

Design, optimization, and validation of an additively manufactured oblique polymer microchannel heat exchanger for waste heat recovery

Journal articleApplied Thermal EngineeringKamsuwan, C., Wang, X., Piemjaiswang, R., Piumsomboon, P., Manatura, K., Pratumwal, Y., Otarawanna, S., Chalermsinsuwan, B. (2026) Applied Thermal Engineering, 298, pp. 130991.

Alginate–poloxamer hydrogels hosting network-dispersed THF as confined promoter–support constructs for hydrogen clathrate formation

Journal articleInternational Journal of Hydrogen EnergyHydrate-based hydrogen storage offers a safe and reversible energy solution, yet its practical deployment is constrained by slow kinetics and limited storage capacity under mild pressure-temperature conditions. In this study, a novel alginate–poloxamer hydrogel hosting network-dispersed THF was…

Effect of hydrocyclone size on microplastics separation: a computational fluid dynamics investigation

Journal articleSouth African Journal of Chemical Engineering• Microplastics separation in hydrocyclones was simulated using three-phase CFD. • Geometric scale of the hydrocyclone and the velocity of the inlet were investigated. • As the hydrocyclone size decreased, the recovery of microplastics increased. • Higher inlet…

An intelligent plant-wide decision-support framework for waste valorization: Optimizing hydrochar production and energy recovery

Journal articleFuel Processing TechnologyThis study presents an intelligent plant-wide decision-support framework, MIRA (Multi-objective Integrated Resource Allocation), which integrates deep learning and thermodynamic process modeling with particle swarm optimization (PSO) to optimize hydrochar production and energy recovery from diverse waste streams. Its…

Development of a neural network model for Sherwood number prediction for flow-accelerated corrosion in power boiler headers

Journal articleCase Studies in Thermal EngineeringFlow-accelerated corrosion (FAC) has regained attention due to recent findings of its occurrence in the harps of horizontal flue gas flow heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), leading to unplanned outages and significant financial losses. Conventionally, a mass transfer-based…

Prediction of pyrolysis products using ANN with different multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) selection methods based on biomass characteristics

Journal articleAlexandria Engineering JournalThis study aimed to simplify the complex mechanisms of biomass pyrolysis by developing a quasi-single reaction model suitable for simulation applications. To reduce the time and cost associated with experimental determination of pyrolysis products, a multiple-input multiple-output Artificial…

Nature-inspired carbon storage and transport: Encapsulated CO2 hydrate flow in pipes to imitate blood flow in vessels

Journal articleProcess Safety and Environmental ProtectionHydrate slurry has been recognized as an efficient and cost-effective method for CO 2 transport; however, its practical application is constrained by risks of plugging and agglomeration due to hydrate deposition. Here, we propose a new concept for…

Comparative artificial neural network models for predicting kinetic parameters of biomass pyrolysis from the biomass characteristics

Journal articleResults in EngineeringArtificial Neural Network (ANN) was proposed to predict kinetic parameters of biomass pyrolysis using simple inputs like proximate or ultimate analysis results. The advantage of predicting via ANN is that it does not require thermogravimetric analysis, unlike the…

Exploring the potential of independent PCM-based free cooling in climate-dominant building structures

Journal articleThermal Science and Engineering ProgressPassive cooling (or free cooling) technology employing phase change materials (PCMs) is a promising strategy to stabilise indoor air temperature fluctuation and reduce the energy costs for buildings. The PCM ceiling panels have substantial potential for the application…

Enhancing performance of oblique double layer plate microchannel heat exchanger by computational fluid dynamics: Design and performance optimization

Journal articleInternational Journal of Heat and Mass TransferKamsuwan, C., Wang, X., Seng, L. P., Xian, C. K., Piemjaiswang, R., Piumsomboon, P., Manatura, K., Pratumwal, Y., Otarawanna, S., Chalermsinsuwan, B. (2025) International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 242, pp. 126865.

Design optimization of a high-pressure economizer header in heat recovery steam generators to mitigate flow-accelerated corrosion

Journal articleResults in EngineeringFlow accelerated corrosion remains an active damage in heat recovery steam generators. A recent case took place in tubes downstream an inlet header of a high-pressure economizer harp after six years of operation. The harp includes an inlet…

Evaluating the performance and kinetics of amine-modified NaY zeolites from rice husk for direct air CO2 capture

Journal articleCase Studies in Chemical and Environmental EngineeringHigh-purity silica derived from rice husk, a low-cost and abundant agricultural byproduct, was utilized to synthesize NaY zeolite via hydrothermal. The resulting NaY zeolite, with a specific surface area of 666 m 2 /g, was modified with various…

Rational design of amine-functionalized Al2O3 sorbents for direct air capture: Mechanistic insights and performance evaluation

Journal articleResults in Engineering• MEA/Al 2 O 3 sorbent achieved 23.33 mgCO 2 /g at 400 ppm under ambient conditions. • 93.1 % adsorption capacity was maintained after 5 cycles with N 2 regeneration. • Avrami model was the best fit…

Investigation of microwave-assisted regeneration of zeolite 13X for efficient direct air CO2 capture: a comparison with conventional heating method

Journal articleScientific ReportsThis study investigates the regeneration of zeolite 13X for direct air CO2 capture by comparing microwave-assisted and conventional heating methods in a fixed-bed reactor. Zeolite 13X, a high-surface-area solid adsorbent, was tested over three adsorption/desorption cycles under ambient…

Hydrophobicity and performance analysis of beverage and agricultural waste torrefaction for high-grade bio-circular solid fuel

Journal articleCarbon Resources ConversionTorrefaction is recognized as a high-performance technology for converting raw biomass into high-grade solid biofuel. In this study, hydrophobic and ANOVA analyses were employed to investigate torrefied brewery waste, palm kernel shell, and water hyacinth residue. Herein, the…

A comprehensive investigation of carbon-black-based nanofluids: Experimental, response surface methodology, and computational fluid dynamics approaches for heat transfer applications

Journal articleInternational Journal of Thermofluids• Potential benefits of carbon-black as carbon-black based nanofluid with water are presented. • Thermophysical properties of carbon-black based nanofluid are measured and correlated. • CFD with temperature-dependent thermophysical properties predicts more accurate results. • At optimal conditions,…

Computational fluid dynamics in ICFB reactor: Effect of proportion of riser and downer on system hydrodynamics

Journal articleResults in Engineering• The CTFB regime was first illustrated inside the ICFB reactor. • The ratio of the ICFB reactor between the riser and the downer was examined. • Energy oscillations in ICFB system were dominated by turbulent granular temperature.…

Energy efficient ternary 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, piperazine, and triethanolamine blend for post-combustion carbon capture

Journal articleChemical Engineering ScienceApaiyakul, R., Theparayangkul, W., Haghani, H., Imran-Shaukat, M., Chalermsinsuwan, B., Ngamprasertsith, S., Gao, H., Liang, Z., Tontiwachwuthikul, P., Sema, T. (2025) Chemical Engineering Science, 305, pp. 121110.

Enhanced CO2 Capture Performance Using Methyl Diethanolamine-functionalized Silica Gels: Assessing CO2 Capture Capacity

Journal articleApplied Environmental ResearchCarbon dioxide (CO2) is a significant greenhouse gas. This causes harm to the environment and to humans. In 2023, atmospheric CO2 levels rose to 420 ppm, marking a new record high. Therefore, technology for capturing CO2 has been…

Biogas Feeding Position for Co-Firing with Biomass in Bubbling Fluidized Bed Boiler using Computational Fluid Dynamics

Journal articleCFD LettersReduction of coal use in boilers is necessary to help lessen the impact on the ozone layer without sacrificing boiler efficiency due to rising CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Since agricultural industries produce a large amount of waste…

Hybrid Nanofluids in Solar Thermal Collectors: Size and Cost Reduction Opportunities

Journal articleJournal of Advanced Research in Numerical Heat TransferSolar thermal collector, an alternative way to harvest renewable solar energy, requires high heat transfer area. Hybrid nanofluid has potential to reduce the size of the collector due to its high thermal conductivity and low specific heat capacity.…

Statistical information review of CO2 photocatalytic reduction via bismuth-based photocatalysts using artificial neural network

Journal articleAlexandria Engineering JournalAn artificial neural network (ANN) was applied to construct the relationship between the CO 2 photocatalyst variables. A total of 147 data points from 38 research publications related to photocatalytic CO 2 reduction via bismuth-based photocatalysts were used…

Synthesis, Properties, and Techno-economic Analysis of Highly Stable Biotransformer Oil Derived from Transesterification of Palm Oil Methyl Esters and Ditrimethylolpropane

Journal articleACS OmegaCurrently, biotransformer oil (BTO) is in high demand due to the increasing level of electrical power consumption and environmental policy. Hence, this research aimed to prepare a highly stable BTO via basic transesterification of palm oil methyl ester…

Assessing Turbulent Models for Flow Accelerated Corrosion Prediction in a 90-Degree Bend

Journal articleJournal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal SciencesFlow accelerated corrosion (FAC), is still prevail in power plants piping components and is driven by variables in hydrodynamics, water chemistry and material composition groups. Amongst these factors, flow hydrodynamics play a major role as FAC is a…

Volumetric and viscometric properties of aqueous 1,2-dimethylethylenediamine solution for carbon capture application

Journal articlePetroleumThe present work investigates the volumetric and viscometric properties of an aqueous solution of 1,2-Dimethylethylenediamine (DEEDA) over an entire concentration range and an absorber operating temperature range of 313.15-333.15 K at atmospheric pressure. The investigated volumetric properties included…

Effect of hydrocyclone design in microplastics-water separation by using computational fluid dynamics simulations

Journal articleResults in EngineeringNowadays microplastics have become a significant environmental concern, impacting both freshwater and marine ecosystems. In response to this issue, extensive research has been conducted to explore methods for separating microplastics from water. One area of investigation involves the…