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Supercritical Fluids for Enhanced Chemical Transformation of Postconsumer Plastics: A Review

By Lakshmiprasad Gurrala and Ana Rita C. Morais

ChemCatChem. 2025, 17, 7, e202401725. DOI: 10.1002/cctc.202401725

Artist Acknowledgment: Rita Clare/Scivetica

Cover of the ChemCatChem Journal July 2025 with plastic waste floating in the ocean

Application of Hierarchical H−Y Zeolites in Hydroxyalkylation−Alkylation of 2 Methylfuran with Furfural to Produce Jet Fuel Precursors

By Odiri K. Siakpebru, Lakshmiprasad Gurrala, Anoop Uchagawkar, Oliver Norris, Jared Bartlett, and Ana Rita C. Morais

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2025, 64, 11, 5830–5840, DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.4c03317.

Artist Acknowledgment: Rita Clare/Scivetica

I&EC Research Volume 64 Number 11 with a diagram of molecular structures

Subcritical CO2–H2O hydrolysis of polyethylene terephthalate as a sustainable chemical recycling platform

By Dacosta Osei, Lakshmiprasad Gurrala, Aria Sheldo, Jackson Mayuga, Clarissa Lincoln, Nicholas A. Rorrer and Ana Rita C. Morais

Green Chem. 2024, 26, 6436-6445. DOI: 10.1039/D3GC04576E

Artist Acknowledgment: Rita Clare/Scivetica

Green Chemistry Volume 26 Number 11 with a computer graphic of molecular structures

Separation of Refrigerant Gases Using a Copolymer of Perfluoro(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole) (PDD) and Vinyl Acetate (VA)

By Abby N. Harders, Sarah Dixon, Brock Hines, Michael Lundin, Whitney White, and Mark B. Shiflett

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.2023, 62(37), 15148-15156, DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.3c01822

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz

IE&C Research Volume 62 Number 37 cover with a polymer rollercoaster cartoon

Solubility, Diffusivity, and Permeability of HFC-32 and HFC-125 in Amorphous Copolymers of Perfluoro(butenyl vinyl ether) and Perfluoro(2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxole)

By Abby N. Harders, Erin R. Sturd, Luke Wallisch, Hannes Schmidt, Yuniva Mendoza-Apodaca, David R. Corbin, Whitney White, Christopher P. Junk, and Mark B. Shiflett

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.2023, 62(9), 4054-4063, DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04518. Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz

IE&C Research Volume 62 Number 9 cover with an illustration of molecules in an urban and rural environment

First measurements for the simultaneous sorption of Difluoromethane and Pentafluoroethane Mixtures in Ionic Liquids Using the Integral Mass Balance Method.

By Kalin R. Baca, Darren Broom, Mark Roper, Mike Benham, and Mark B. Shiflett

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res.2022, 61(27), 9774-9784, DOI:10.1021/acs.iecr.2c00497.

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz

I&EC Research Volume 61, Number 27 with an illustration of research equipment

Difluoromethane (HFC-32) and Pentafluoroethane (HFC-125) Sorption on Linde Type A (LTA) Zeolites for Separation of Azeotropic Hydrofluorocarbon Refrigerant Mixtures.

By Andrew D. Yancey, David R. Corbin, Mark B. Shiflett

Langmuir, 2022, 38(6), 1937-1953, DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02904.

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz

Langmuir Volume 38, Number 6 with an illustration of pollution from factories and some sort of filtration system

Extraction of Aluminum and Iron from Bauxite: A Unique Closed-Loop Ore Refining Process Utilizing Oxalate Chemistry

by Ankit Verma, David R. Corbin, and Mark B. Shiflett

 AIChE J. 2021, DOI: 10.1002/aic.17477

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz

AIChE February 2022 with a graphic depicting the earth and a cycle of chemistry

Process Designs for Separating R-410A, R-404A, and R-407C Using Extractive Distillation and Ionic Liquid Entrainers

by Ethan A. Finberg and Mark B. Shiflett

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2021, 60(44), 16054-16067, DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c02891

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz

I&EC Research Volume 60 Number 44 with an illustration of smog turning into clouds and the chemical reaction to do so

Phase Equilibria and Diffusivities of HFC-32 and HFC-125 in Ionic Liquids for the Separation of R-410A

by Kalin R. Baca, Greta M. Olsen, Lucia M. Valenciano, Madelyn G. Bennett, Dorothy M. Haggard, Bridgette J. Befort, Alejandro Garciadiego, Alexander W. Dowling, Edward J. Maginn, and Mark B. Shiflett

ACS Sustain. Chem. Eng. 2021, 10(2), 816-830, DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c06252

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering Volume 10 Number 2 with an illustration of pollution becoming clean air

High-Pressure Vapor-Liquid Equilibria of 1-Alkyl-1-Methylpyrrolidinium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Ionic Liquids and CO2

by Tugba Turnaoglu, David L. Minnick, Ana Rita C. Morais, Donna L. Baek, Robert V. Fox, Aaron M. Scurto and Mark B. Shiflett

J. Chem. Eng. Data2019, 64, 11, 4668-4678 DOI: http://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jced.8b01236

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz, University of Kansas

Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data volume 64 issue 11 with graphs

Mitigation of Iron and Aluminum Powder Deflagrations via Active Explosion Suppression in 1 m3 Sphere Vessel

by Nicholas S. Reding, Thomas M. Farrell, Robert Jackson, Jérôme Taveau and Mark B. Shiflett

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2019, 58, 38, 18007-18019 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.9b04021

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz, University of Kansas

I&EC Research Volume 58 Number 38 with an illustration of a process taking place within a tank

Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology A – Review Article: Gas and vapor sorption measurements using electronic beam balance

by David L. Minnick, Tugba Turnaoglu, M. Alejandra Rocha, and Mark B. Shiflett

Vac. Sci. Tech. A, 2018, 36(5) 050801-1/14 DOI: 10.1116/1.5044552

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz, University of Kansas

Vacuum Science Tech Volume 36 Number 5 with an image of equipment over the years

Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research Journal – Metal Dust Explosion Hazards: A Technical Review

by Nicholas Reding and Mark B. Shiflett

Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 2018, 57, 11473-11482 DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b02465

Artist Acknowledgment: Gil J. Ortiz, University of Kansas

I&EC Research Volume 57 Number 34 with an illustration of a chemical reaction in a tank

AIChE Journal – Perspective: The Solubility of Gases in Ionic Liquids

by Mark B. Shiflett and Ed Maginn

AIChE J., 2017, 63(11) 4722-4737 DOI: 10.1002/aic.15957

AIChE Journal November 2017 with a diagram of a chemical reaction