An adsorptive reactor for biomethane purification and production

Joana A. Martins; Alírio E. Rodrigues; Luis M. Madeira

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An adsorptive reactor for biomethane purification and production

Joana A. Martins Alírio E. Rodrigues

Luis M. Madeira

Chemical Engineering Journal Vol. 529 pp. 172919 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Feb 01, 2026
Vol/Issue: 529
Pages: 172919
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Laboratory of Separation and Reaction Engineering–Laboratory of Catalysis and Materials (LSRE-LCM) Department of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering University of Porto Rua Dr. Roberto Frias 4200-465 Porto Portugal; Associate Laboratory in Chemical Engineering (ALiCE) Department of Chemical Engineering Faculty of Engineering University of Porto Rua Dr. Roberto Frias 4200-465 Porto Portugal

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Luis M. Madeira

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FCT Award: UID/00511/2025

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Joana A. Martins, Alírio E. Rodrigues, Luis M. Madeira (2026). An adsorptive reactor for biomethane purification and production. Chemical Engineering Journal, 529, 172919. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2026.172919

An adsorptive reactor for biomethane purification and production

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