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Temperature-Dependent Acoustic and Thermodynamic Investigation of Molecular Interactions in the 1-Propanol–n-Hexane Binary Mixture
Abstract: The present study investigates the molecular interactions and thermophysical behavior of the binary mixture comprising 1-propanol and n-hexane over the temperature range of 288.15–318.15K. The experimental determination of density (ρ), viscosity (η), and ultrasonic velocity (u) was carried out over the entire composition range, and the measured data were utilized to evaluate several acoustical and thermodynamic parameters, including the Van der Waals constant, relaxation strength, acoustic impedance, Rao’s constant, Wada’s …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 16–33 Read article
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Indigo Carmine Oxidations in Aqueous and Micellar Media Using Specific Oxidants—A Review Article
Abstract: Abstract Indigo carmine is an anionic synthetic dye widely used in textile, food, and pharmaceutical industries. The discharge of this dye into water bodies poses severe environmental concerns due to its intense color, more stability, and resistance to biodegradation. Consequently, the oxidation and degradation of this dye through electron transfer reactions have been widely investigated. The present review focuses on studies related to oxidation of indigo carmine dye using various …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 44–56 Read article
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Heat Generated Simulation with Bacteria and Fungi inCrude Oil Remediation in an Aerated Lagoon
Abstract: Studies on the heat generated by bacteria and fungi in an aerated lagoon were monitored by theapplication of MATLAB computed software simulation. Mathematical models were developed in termsof substrate utilization by microbes and correlated with the Monod’s equation model which revealedthe trend of heat generated at different operating temperature of 15°C, 30°C, 45°C, 60°C, 75°C, 90°C,105°C and 120°C. The heat generated varies with increase in the microbial concentration as favoredby …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 27–45 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Classical Thermodynamics:Principles, Laws, and Applications
Abstract: Classical thermodynamics, a fundamental branch of physics and engineering, provides a macroscopicframework for understanding energy, work, and heat interactions in physical systems. This reviewcomprehensively examines the principles, laws, and practical applications of classicalthermodynamics, emphasizing its enduring relevance in modern science and engineering. Beginningwith the foundational concepts of system, surroundings, state, and equilibrium, the study explores theformulation and significance of the four laws of thermodynamics. The Zeroth Law establishes the basisfor …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Mechanistic Insights into Solvent-Controlled Stepwise and Concerted Cycloadditions of the Propadienyl Cation with Oxoamides: A DFT Study
Abstract: AbstractOxazoles constitute an important class of heterocycles with widespread applications in medicinal chemistry and materials science, yet the mechanistic features governing their formation via cationic cycloaddition reactions remain incompletely understood. In this work, we present a comprehensive density functional theory (DFT) investigation into the reaction between the propadienyl cation and oxoamides as a model system for oxazole ring formation. Using the CAM-B3LYP/6–31+G(d,p) level of theory, we systematically compare gas-phase reactivity …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 8–17 Read article
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Advances and Emerging Trends in Classical and Modern Thermodynamics.
Abstract: Thermodynamics, as a foundational discipline of physical science, has continually evolved from its classical roots to modern, interdisciplinary applications. Classical thermodynamics established the laws governing energy, entropy, and equilibrium, providing the framework for analyzing heat engines, refrigeration cycles, and chemical processes. Recent advances have expanded these principles into new domains, integrating statistical mechanics, quantum theory, and non‑equilibrium systems. Emerging trends highlight the role of thermodynamics in nanoscale and quantum technologies, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Non-Equilibrium Entropy Pathways in Complex Fluids: A New Framework for Thermodynamic Irreversibility
Abstract: When a system is driven, sheared, stretched, heated, or pressurized under varying thermodynamic gradients and kept away from equilibrium, ultra-microscopic rearrangements begin to occur, indicating continuous energy dissipation. Along these energy pathways, the microstructures of complex fluids undergo multiple stages of reforming and rearrangement. In complex fluids composed of identical compounds (chemically identical species), these interactions play a supportive role and reduce the overall entropy of the system. However, when …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Investigation of Thermo-Acoustic Properties of Ethanol-Cyclohexane Binary Mixture
Abstract: The density, viscosity, and speed of sound for ethanol-cyclohexane binary mixtures were determined across mole fractions ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 using an Anton Paar DSA 5000 M within the temperature span of 288.15–318.15 K. From these experimental measurements, several thermodynamic and acoustic properties, such as isentropic compressibility, relative association, free volume, relaxation time, Gibbs free energy of activation, internal pressure, and solubility parameter, were derived. These parameters serve as …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Thermoacoustic Properties of Ethanol-n-Hexane and 1-Propanol-n-Hexane Binary Mixtures: A Comparative Study at 298.15 K
Abstract: Using an Anton Paar DSA 5000 M instrument, measurements of density, sound velocity, and viscosity were carried out for ethanol–n-hexane and 1-propanol–n-hexane binary mixtures across mole fractions ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 at a constant temperature of 298.15 K. These binary mixtures were specifically selected to investigate the behavior of polar–nonpolar molecular interactions and how they affect the thermophysical properties of the system. The density, sound velocity, and viscosity data …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Thermo-Acoustic Investigation of Molecular Interactions in Aqueous Solutions of L-Histidine at Different Temperatures
Abstract: The present study investigates the acoustic and thermodynamic behavior of aqueous solutions of L-Histidine across a concentration range of 0.01 m to 0.1 m and temperatures varying from 293.15 K to 318.15 K in 5 K intervals. Ultrasonic velocity (μ), density (ρ), and viscosity (η) measurements wereconducted with high precision to understand the solution behavior under different thermal conditions.Temperature constancy during measurements was ensured using a refrigerated circulatory bath withwater …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Integrated Process Design and Simulation of Amine-Based CO₂ Capture: A Path to Emission Control
Abstract: The flow sheet must represent the complete process in detail taking care of all process equipment. ASPEN HYSYS simulation software was used to simulate the process, the models of the process was simulated using MATLAB. The concentration of the atmospheric CO 2 was found to having been increasing steadily and has risen up to 35% since the Industrial Revolution. This rate, at which the concentration of CO 2 is increasing, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Conceptual Design and Model Approach of an Amine Based on CO 2 Capture
Abstract: The research work on the conceptual design and model approach of an amine base CO 2 capture, Fluegases are conveyed through the absorber, where carbon dioxide is chemically absorbed using anaqueous monoethanolamine (MEA) solution that is delivered to the column at its top. Due to theincreased contact area between the phases, both phases travel through the packed bed where most of the chemical reaction occurs. Before entering the stripper, where …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–29 Read article
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Transforming Carbon: The Science and Potential of Gasification
Abstract: Methanol and chemicals like urea and ammonia, which are the building blocks of many fertilizers, can be produced via the gasification process. Additionally, gasification can assist in the production of transportation fuels from biomass, coal, oil, and sands. Drying, pyrolysis, combustion, cracking, and reduction are the five distinct thermal processes that make up gasification. Drying removes moisture from the feedstock, while pyrolysis breaks down complex hydrocarbons into simpler molecules. Combustion …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 24–35 Read article
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Perovskite Oxides: A Multifunctional Material Class for Solar-to-Fuel Energy Conversion
Abstract: Harnessing concentrated solar energy for thermochemical water and carbon dioxide splitting presents a promising pathway to produce liquid hydrocarbon fuels as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. This process relies on advanced redox materials to facilitate efficient chemical reactions within thermochemical cycles. Traditionally, research has focused on binary oxides, particularly ceria, due to its redox capabilities. However, ceria’s high reduction temperature and limited tunability via extrinsic doping hinder its optimization …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 36–45 Read article
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Advancing Clean Energy: The Role of Biohydrogen Technology
Abstract: The process of gasification turns carbonaceous materials derived from biomass or fossil fuels into gases, with nitrogen (N2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen (H2), and carbon dioxide (CO2) being the main fractions. By reacting carbonaceous materials (coal, petroleum, and biomass) with a regulated amount of oxygen and/or steam at high temperatures, a thermochemical process known as gasification produces carbon monoxide and hydrogen. Methanol and chemicals like urea and ammonia, which are …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–54 Read article
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Biohydrogen Production via Thermochemical and Biological Routes
Abstract: Hydrogen is a crucial energy vector for developing a sustainable bioeconomy and can be produced from renewable biomass sources. This review explores various biological and thermochemical pathways for biomass-to-hydrogen conversion. Thermochemical processes include pyrolysis, gasification, fast pyrolysis, steam reforming, and supercritical water gasification, while biological approaches encompass photofermentation, dark fermentation, mixed fermentation, and bio- photolysis. Despite its potential, achieving reliable and selective hydrogen production is essential for economically viable industrial …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 14–23 Read article
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A method to determine kinetic triplet by coupled with model-free method and model-fitting method
Abstract: The present study is aimed to obtain integral linear method using rational expressions given by Senum and Yang, and a method of selecting the reaction model more quickly and easily and compute the activation energy and pre- exponential factor more accurately was proposed. An improved linear integral procedure coupled with one model-free method and one model-fitting method for the determination of kinetic triplet using non-isothermal data recorded at several heating …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Evaluating the Reciprocating Compressor Components Failure and Downtime
Abstract: The investigation on the evaluation of reciprocating compressor component failures using the reliability approach was examined for a period of five (5) years. The components monitored were valves, seal, pistons, bearing, O-rings, and cylinders and the numbers of failure per year were obtained as 10, 8, 2, ,7, 9 and 4 for the first year, 6 6, 2, 5, 7 and 2 for the second year, 7, 6, 2, 3, …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Evaluation of the Potential of Fused Silica Material: The Relationship of Temperature, Frequency, and Polarization
Abstract: Fused silica, a high-purity form of silicon dioxide, is widely recognized for its exceptional thermal stability, optical transparency, and low dielectric loss. This study evaluates the potential of fused silica as a material in advanced optical, electronic, and photonic applications by exploring its properties in relation to temperature, frequency, and polarization. Through a comprehensive analysis, we examine the temperature-dependent changes in its thermal and optical properties, including thermal expansion, refractive …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article
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Computation of Compressor Components Failure and Maintenance Characteristics
Abstract: The computation of the compressor components failure and maintenance characteristics as related to the major parts are described in this research. The research projected the root cause of the compressor components failure as well as projected the necessary measure to reduce such occurrence in the gas compressor operation. The parameters of the Mean time between failure, failure rate, downtime maintenance, reliability, unreliability, and availability were commutated respect to the number …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 Read article