Publications list  

Articles in peer-reviewed journals | Patents | Proceedings | Books | Conferences
  1. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, A perspective on downstream processing performance for recovery of bioalcohols, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 99, 1933-1940, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.7690

  2. C. Cui, X. Zhang, M. Qi, H. Lyu, J. Sun, A. A. Kiss, Fully electrified heat pump assisted distillation process by flash vapour circulation, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 206, 280-284, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2024.05.011

  3. C. Cui, M. Qi, X. Zhang, J. Sun, Q. Li, A. A. Kiss, D. S.-H. Wong, C. M. Masuku, M. Lee, Electrification of distillation for decarbonization: An overview and perspective, Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 199, 114522, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2024.114522

  4. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Adaptable heat pump-assisted dividing-wall column design for intensified downstream processing of bio-propionic acid, Separation and Purification Technology, 350, 127832, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.127832

  5. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Eco-efficient downstream processing of 1,3-propanediol applicable to various fermentation processes, Process Biochemistry, 143, 210-224, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.procbio.2024.04.040

  6. D. B. Bosman, Q. Li, A. A. Kiss, Enhanced downstream processing of NGL using intensified fluid separation technologies, Energy, 296, 131186, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2024.131186

  7. A. A. Kiss, R. Muthia, I. Pazmino-Mayorga, J. Harmsen, M. Jobson, X. Gao, Conceptual methods for synthesis of reactive distillation processes: Recent developments and perspectives, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 99, 1263-1290, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.7633

  8. R. Dal Mas, A. Somoza-Tornos, M. Perez-Fortes, R. Kortlever, A. A. Kiss, Challenges and opportunities for CO2 electroreduction from a Process Systems Engineering perspective, Frontiers in Energy Research, 12, 1340622, 2024. DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2024.1340622

  9. Q. Li, A. Somoza-Tornos, J. Grievink, A. A. Kiss, Challenges and opportunities for process intensification in Europe from a Process Systems Engineering perspective, Frontiers in Energy Research, 12, 1340612, 2024. DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2024.1340635

  10. L. Vaquerizo, A. A. Kiss, Thermally self-sufficient process for single-step coproduction of methanol and dimethyl ether by CO2 hydrogenation, Journal of Cleaner Production, 441, 140949, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140949

  11. M. Fedeli, F. Negri, A. Bornazzini, L. Montastruc, F. Manenti, A. A. Kiss, Process design and downstream optimization of the direct synthesis route for cleaner production of dimethyl ether from biogas, Journal of Cleaner Production, 443, 141060, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.141060

  12. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Thermally self-sufficient heat pump-assisted azeotropic dividing-wall column for biofuels recovery from isopropanol-butanol-ethanol fermentation, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 197, 109689, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2024.109689

  13. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, I. R. McGregor, A. A. Kiss, Bioethanol separation by a new pass-through distillation process, Separation and Purification Technology, 336, 126292, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2024.126292

  14. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Enhanced isobutanol recovery from fermentation broth for sustainable biofuels production, Energy Conversion and Management X, 21, 100520, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.ecmx.2023.100520

  15. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Advanced purification of isopropanol and acetone from syngas fermentation, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 99, 714-726, 2024. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.7576

  16. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Process Systems Engineering perspectives on eco-efficient downstream processing of volatile biochemicals from fermentation, Frontiers in Energy Research, 11, 1340612, 2023. DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2023.1340612

  17. L. Vaquerizo, A. A. Kiss, Thermally self-sufficient process for cleaner production of e-methanol by CO2 hydrogenation, Journal of Cleaner Production, 433, 139845, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139845

  18. R. Muthia, A. A. Kiss, A mapping method for quick assessment of reactive distillation applicability to ternary reaction systems, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 193, 109529, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2023.109529

  19. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Turning waste into value: Eco-efficient recovery of by-products from biomass pretreatment in lignocellulosic biorefineries, Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 17, 1654-1667, 2023. DOI: 10.1002/bbb.2532

  20. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Advanced downstream processing of bioethanol from syngas fermentation, Separation and Purification Technology, 322, 124320, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.124320

  21. L. Madej, A. A. Kiss, Eco-efficiency improvements in the propylene to epichlorohydrin process, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 98, 2110-2121, 2023. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.7453

  22. Q. Li, A. J. Finn, S. J. Doyle, R. Smith, A. A. Kiss, Synthesis and optimization of energy integrated advanced distillation sequences, Separation and Purification Technology, 315, 123717, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123717

  23. X. Wang, Y. Zhao, L. Han, L. Li, A. A. Kiss, The quest for a better solvent for the direct hydration of cyclohexene: From molecular screening to process design, Chemical Engineering Science, 274, 118678, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2023.118678

  24. I. Pazmino-Mayorga, M. Jobson, A. A. Kiss, A systematic methodology for the synthesis of advanced reactive distillation technologies, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 62, 5907-5928, 2023. DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c04540

  25. O. Bedryk, A. Shevchenko, O. S. Mishchenko, V. N. Maleta, A. A. Kiss, Industrial experience in using cyclic distillation columns for food grade alcohol purification, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 192, 102-109, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2023.02.026

  26. I. Pazmino-Mayorga, M. Jobson, A. A. Kiss, Operating windows for early evaluation of the applicability of advanced reactive distillation technologies, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 189, 485-499, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2022.11.048

  27. E. Rokhayati, A. A. Kiss, Unraveling the effect of variable natural gas feedstock on an industrial ammonia process, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 166, 107951, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2022.107951

  28. D. Devaraja, A. A. Kiss, Novel intensified process for ethanolamines production using reactive distillation and dividing-wall column technologies, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 179, 109073, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2022.109073

  29. I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Rethinking the design of a 2-methoxy-2-methyl-heptane process by unraveling the true thermodynamics and kinetics, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 177, 789-800, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.12.002

  30. M. D. Moraru, A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, Design and control of novel reaction-separation-recycle processes for the production of 4-hydroxybutyl acrylate, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 177, 801-814, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.11.040

  31. M. D. Moraru, I. Patrascu, A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, A new class of control structures for heterogeneous reactive distillation processes, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 171, 108672, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2021.108672

  32. P. Neoptolemou, N. Goyal, A. J. Cruz-Cabeza, A. A. Kiss, D. J. Milne, T. Vetter, A novel image analysis technique for 2D characterization of overlapping needle-like crystals, Powder Technology, 399, 116827, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.09.017

  33. I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Novel eco-efficient reactive distillation process for dimethyl carbonate production by indirect alcoholysis of urea, Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering, 16, 316-331, 2022. DOI: 10.1007/s11705-021-2047-9

  34. A. C. Dimian, A. A. Kiss, Enhancing separation efficiency in the acetic acid manufacturing by methanol carbonylation, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 44, 1792-1802, 2021. DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202100230

  35. I. Pazmino-Mayorga, M. Jobson, A. A. Kiss, Conceptual design of a dual reactive dividing wall column for downstream processing of lactic acid, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 164, 108402, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2021.108402

  36. J. Mantingh, A. A. Kiss, Enhanced process for energy efficient extraction of 1,3-butadiene from a crude C4 cut, Separation and Purification Technology, 267, 118656, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118656

  37. A. A. Kiss, C. Webb, The Manchester perspective on using the Design Project to enhance the education of chemical engineering students, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 96, 1453-1464, 2021. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.6725

  38. P. Yang, X. Li, H. Li, H. Cong, A. A. Kiss, X. Gao, Unraveling the influence of residence time distribution on the performance of reactive distillation - Process optimization and experimental validation, Chemical Engineering Science, 237, 116559, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2021.116559

  39. Q. Li, A. A. Kiss, Novel pervaporation-assisted pressure swing reactive distillation process for intensified synthesis of dimethyl carbonate, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 162, 108358, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2021.108358

  40. M. D. Moraru, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Novel eco-efficient process for methyl methacrylate production, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 60, 1290-1301, 2021. DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c04273 Special Issue "Highly Cited Authors"

  41. L. Li, P. Hong, A. A. Kiss, H. Tian, X. Wang, T. Qiu, Unraveling the reaction route and kinetics of 3-methyl-3-penten-2-one synthesis for synthetic ketone fragrances, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 96, 48-63, 2021. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.6543

  42. X. Wang, P. Hong, A. A. Kiss, Q. Wang, L. Li, H. Wang, T. Qiu, From batch to continuous sustainable production of 3-methyl-3-penten-2-one for synthetic ketone fragrances, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8, 17201-17214, 2020. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c05908

  43. A. K. Chandra, I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Eco-efficient separation of mono- and di-chloroacetic acid by thermally coupled extractive distillation, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 43, 2403-2417, 2020. DOI: 10.1002/ceat.202000232

  44. A. A. Kiss, R. Smith, Rethinking energy use in distillation processes for a more sustainable chemical industry, Energy, 203, 117788, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117788

  45. I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Novel eco-efficient process for dimethyl carbonate production by indirect alcoholysis of urea, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 160, 486-498, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2020.06.020

  46. A. C. Dimian, A. A. Kiss, Novel energy efficient process for acetic acid production by methanol carbonylation, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 159, 1-12, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2020.04.013

  47. A. A. Kiss, E. Zondervan, R. Lakerveld, L. Ozkan, Computers and Chemical Engineering: Special issue ESCAPE-29, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 141, 106992, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2020.106992

  48. A. A. Kiss, J. Grievink, Process Systems Engineering developments in Europe from an industrial and academic perspective, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 138, 106823, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2020.106823

  49. R. Muthia, M. Jobson, A. A. Kiss, A systematic framework for assessing the applicability of reactive distillation for quaternary mixtures using a mapping method, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 136, 106804, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2020.106804

  50. A. C. Dimian, A. A. Kiss, Eco-efficient processes for biodiesel production from waste lipids, Journal of Cleaner Production, 239, 118073, 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118073

  51. V. N. Maleta, O. Bedryk, A. Shevchenko, A. A. Kiss, Pilot-scale experimental studies on ethanol purification by cyclic stripping, AIChE Journal, 65, e16673, 2019. DOI: 10.1002/aic.16673

  52. J. A. Vazquez-Castillo, G. Contreras-Zarazua, J. G. Segovia-Hernandez, A. A. Kiss, Optimally designed reactive distillation processes for eco-efficient production of ethyl levulinate, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 94, 2131-2140, 2019. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.6033

  53. L. L. Simon, A. A. Kiss, J. Cornevin, R. Gani, Process engineering advances in pharmaceutical and chemical industries: digital process design, advanced rectification and continuous filtration, Current Opinion in Chemical Engineering, 25, 114-121, 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2019.02.005

  54. I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Dynamics and control of a heat pump assisted azeotropic dividing-wall column for biobutanol purification, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 146, 416-426, 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2019.04.029

  55. R. Muthia, A. G. J. van der Ham, M. Jobson, A. A. Kiss, Effect of boiling point rankings and feed locations on the applicability of reactive distillation to quaternary systems, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 145, 184-193, 2019. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2019.03.014

  56. A. A. Kiss, Novel catalytic reactive distillation processes for a sustainable chemical industry, Topics in Catalysis, 62, 1132-1148, 2019. DOI: 10.1007/s11244-018-1052-9

  57. A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, X. Gao, Reactive distillation: Stepping up to the next level of process intensification, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58, 5909-5918, 2019. DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b05450

  58. G. Contreras-Zarazua, E. Sanchez-Ramirez, J. A. Vazquez-Castillo, J. M. Ponce-Ortega, M. Errico, A. A. Kiss, J. G. Segovia-Hernandez, Inherently safer design and optimization of intensified separation processes for furfural production, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58, 6105-6120, 2019. DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.8b03646

  59. H. Li, Y. Meng, C. Shu, X. Li, A. A. Kiss, X. Gao, Innovative reactive distillation process for the sustainable synthesis of natural benzaldehyde, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 6, 14114-14124, 2018. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b02686

  60. L. F. Zubeir, M. H. M. Lacroix, J. Meuldijk, M. C. Kroon, A. A. Kiss, Novel pressure and temperature swing processes for CO2 capture using low viscosity ionic liquids, Separation and Purification Technology, 204, 314-327, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2018.04.085

  61. A. A. Kiss, O. M. Kattan Readi, An industrial perspective on membrane distillation processes, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 93, 2047-2055, 2018. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.5674

  62. R. Muthia, A. G. T. Reijneveld, A. G. J. van der Ham, G. Bargeman, A. J. B. ten Kate, S. R. A. Kersten, A. A. Kiss, Novel method for mapping the applicability of reactive distillation, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 128, 263-275, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2018.04.001

  63. M. Baldea, T. F. Edgar, B. L. Stanley, A. A. Kiss, Modularization in chemical processing, Chemical Engineering Progress, 114 (3), 46-54, Mar 2018. (link)

  64. I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Eco-efficient downstream processing of biobutanol by enhanced process intensification and integration, ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 6, 5452-5461, 2018. DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.8b00320

  65. A. A. Kiss, R. Geertman, M. Wierschem, M. Skiborowski, B. Gielen, J. Jordens, J. J. John, T. van Gerven, Ultrasound-assisted emerging technologies for chemical processes, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 93, 1219-1227, 2018. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.5555

  66. M. Blahusiak, A. A. Kiss, K. Babic, S. R. A. Kersten, G. Bargeman, B. Schuur, Insights into the selection and design of fluid separation processes, Separation and Purification Technology, 194, 301-318, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.10.026

  67. M. Baldea, T. F. Edgar, B. L. Stanley, A. A. Kiss, Modular manufacturing processes: Status, challenges and opportunities, AIChE Journal, 63, 4262-4272, 2017. DOI: 10.1002/aic.15872

  68. E. Sanchez-Ramirez, J. J. Quiroz-Ramirez, S. Hernandez-Castro, J. G. Segovia-Hernandez, A. A. Kiss, Optimal hybrid separations for intensified downstream processing of biobutanol, Separation and Purification Technology, 185, 149-159, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.05.011

  69. J. F. de la Fuente, A. A. Kiss, M. T. Radoiu, G. D. Stefanidis, Microwave plasma emerging technologies for chemical processes, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 92, 2495-2505, 2017. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.5205

  70. G. E. Cortes Garcia, J. van der Schaaf, A. A. Kiss, A review on process intensification in HiGee distillation, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 92, 1136-1156, 2017. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.5206

  71. V. Gudjonsdottir, C. A. Infante Ferreira, G. Rexwinkel, A. A. Kiss, Enhanced performance of wet compression-resorption heat pumps by using NH3-CO2-H2O as working fluid, Energy, 124, 531-542, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2017.02.051

  72. M. Wierschem, M. Skiborowski, A. Gorak, R. Schmuhl, A. A. Kiss, Techno-economic evaluation of an ultrasound-assisted enzymatic reactive distillation process, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 105, 123-131, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2017.01.042

  73. C. S. Bildea, R. Gyorgy, C. C. Brunchi, A. A. Kiss, Optimal design of intensified processes for DME synthesis, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 105, 142-151, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2017.01.004

  74. I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Dynamics and control of a heat pump assisted extractive dividing-wall column for bioethanol dehydration, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 119, 66-74, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2016.12.021

  75. I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Eco-efficient butanol separation in the ABE fermentation process, Separation and Purification Technology, 177, 49-61, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2016.12.008

  76. M. Wierschem, S. Schlimper, R. Heils, I. Smirnova, A. A. Kiss, M. Skiborowski, P. Lutze, Pilot-scale validation of enzymatic reactive distillation for butyl butyrate production, Chemical Engineering Journal, 312, 106-117, 2017. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2016.11.127

  77. M. Blahusiak, A. A. Kiss, S. R. A. Kersten, B. Schuur, Quick assessment of binary distillation efficiency using a heat engine perspective, Energy, 116, 20-31, 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.09.097

  78. A. A. Kiss, J. P. Lange, B. Schuur, D. W. F. Brilman, A. G. J. van der Ham, S. R. A. Kersten, Separation technology - Making a difference in biorefineries, Biomass and Bioenergy, 95, 296-309, 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.biombioe.2016.05.021

  79. C. S. Bildea, C. Patrut, S. B. Jorgensen, J. Abildskov, A. A. Kiss, Cyclic distillation technology - A mini-review, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 91, 1215-1223, 2016. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.4887

  80. H. J. Kuenen, H. J. Mengers, D. C. Nijmeijer, A. G. J. van der Ham, A. A. Kiss, Techno-economic evaluation of the direct conversion of CO2 to dimethyl carbonate using catalytic membrane reactors, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 86, 136-147, 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2015.12.025

  81. A. A. Kiss, J. J. Pragt, H. J. Vos, G. Bargeman, M. T. de Groot, Novel efficient process for methanol synthesis by CO2 hydrogenation, Chemical Engineering Journal, 284, 260-269, 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2015.08.101

  82. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, Revive your columns with cyclic distillation, Chemical Engineering Progress, 111 (12), 21-27, Dec 2015. (link)

  83. D. M. van de Bor, C. A. Infante Ferreira, A. A. Kiss, Low grade waste heat recovery using heat pumps and power cycles, Energy, 89, 864-873, 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.06.030

  84. K. Werth, P. Lutze, A. A. Kiss, A. I. Stankiewicz, G. D. Stefanidis, A. Gorak, A systematic investigation of microwave-assisted reactive distillation: Influence of microwaves on separation and reaction, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 93, 87-97, 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2015.05.002

  85. B. V. Maleta, A. Shevchenko, O. Bedryk, A. A. Kiss, Pilot-scale studies of process intensification by cyclic distillation, AIChE Journal, 61, 2581-2591, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/aic.14827

  86. C. S. Bildea, R. Gyorgy, E. Sanchez-Ramirez, J. J. Quiroz-Ramirez, J. G. Segovia-Hernandez, A. A. Kiss, Optimal design and plantwide control of novel processes for di-n-pentyl ether production, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 90, 992-1001, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.4683

  87. H. Luo, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Novel heat-pump-assisted extractive distillation for bioethanol purification, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 54, 2208-2213, 2015. DOI: 10.1021/ie504459c

  88. A. A. Kiss, J. Grievink, M. Rito-Palomares, A systems engineering perspective on process integration in industrial biotechnology, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 90, 349-355, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.4584

  89. A. A. Kiss, Z. Olujic, A review on process intensification in internally heat-integrated distillation columns, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 86, 125-144, 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2014.10.017

  90. A. A. Kiss, Distillation technology - Still young and full of breakthrough opportunities, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 89, 479-498, 2014. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.4262

  91. C. Patrut, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Catalytic cyclic distillation - A novel process intensification approach in reactive separations, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 81, 1-12, 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2014.04.006

  92. C. Patrut, C. S. Bildea, I. Lita, A. A. Kiss, Cyclic distillation - Design, control and applications, Separation & Purification Technology, 125, 326-336, 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2014.02.006

  93. D. M. van de Bor, C. A. Infante Ferreira, A. A. Kiss, Optimal performance of compression resorption heat pump systems, Applied Thermal Engineering, 65, 219-225, 2014. DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.12.067

  94. A. A. Kiss, Novel applications of dividing-wall column technology to biofuel production processes, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 88, 1387-1404, 2013. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.4108

  95. A. A. Kiss, R. M. Ignat, Revamping dimethyl ether separation to a single-step process, Chemical Engineering & Technology, 36, 1261-1267, 2013. DOI: 10.1002/ceat.201300133

  96. A. A. Kiss, R. M. Ignat, Optimal economic design of a bioethanol dehydration process by extractive distillation, Energy Technology, 1, 166-170, 2013. DOI: 10.1002/ente.201200053

  97. R. M. Ignat, A. A. Kiss, Optimal design, dynamics and control of a reactive DWC for biodiesel production, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 91, 1760-1767, 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2013.02.009

  98. M. Shah, A. A. Kiss, E. Zondervan, A. B. de Haan, Evaluation of configuration alternatives for multi-product polyester synthesis by reactive distillation, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 52, 193-203, 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2013.01.008

  99. M. Vazquez-Ojeda, J. G. Segovia-Hernandez, S. Hernandez, A. Hernandez-Aguirre, A. A. Kiss, Design and optimization of an ethanol dehydration process using stochastic methods, Separation & Purification Technology, 105, 90-97, 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2012.12.002

  100. A. A. Kiss, R. M. Ignat, S. J. Flores Landaeta, A. B. de Haan, Intensified process separation of aromatics powered by Kaibel and dividing-wall columns, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 67, 39-48, 2013. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2012.06.010

  101. A. A. Kiss, S. J. Flores Landaeta, C. A. Infante Ferreira, Towards energy efficient distillation technologies - Making the right choice, Energy, 47, 531-542, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2012.09.038

  102. O. Yildirim, A. A. Kiss, N. Huser, K. Lessmann, E. Y. Kenig, Reactive absorption in chemical process industry: A review on current activities, Chemical Engineering Journal, 213, 371-391, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2012.09.121

  103. M. Shah, A. A. Kiss, E. Zondervan, A. B. de Haan, Pilot-scale experimental validation of unsaturated polyesters synthesis by reactive distillation, Chemical Engineering Journal, 213, 175-185, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2012.10.003

  104. M. Shah, A. A. Kiss, E. Zondervan, J. van der Schaaf, A. B. de Haan, Gas holdup, axial dispersion and mass transfer studies in bubble columns, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 51, 14268-14278, 2012. DOI: 10.1021/ie301227t

  105. M. T. G. Jongmans, A. Londono, S. B. Mamilla, H. J. Pragt, K. T. J. Aaldering, G. Bargeman, M. R. Nieuwhof, A. J. B. ten Kate, P. Verwer, A. A. Kiss, C. J. G. van Strien, B. Schuur, A. B. de Haan, Extractant screening for the separation of dichloroacetic acid from monochloroacetic acid by extractive distillation, Separation & Purification Technology, 98, 290-297, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2012.06.040

  106. A. A. Kiss, R. M. Ignat, Innovative single step bioethanol dehydration in an extractive dividing-wall column, Separation & Purification Technology, 98, 290-297, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2012.06.029

  107. A. A. Kiss, R. M. Ignat, Enhanced methanol recovery and glycerol separation in biodiesel production - DWC makes it happen, Applied Energy, 99, 146-153, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.04.019

  108. M. Shah, A. A. Kiss, E. Zondervan, A. B. de Haan, A systematic framework for the feasibility and technical evaluation of reactive distillation processes, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 60, 55-64, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2012.05.007

  109. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, A review on biodiesel production by integrated reactive separation technologies, Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 87, 861-879, 2012. DOI: 10.1002/jctb.3785 One of the most cited articles in this journal

  110. A. A. Kiss, J. G. Segovia-Hernandez, C. S. Bildea, E. Y. Miranda-Galindo, S. Hernandez, Reactive DWC leading the way to FAME and fortune, Fuel, 95, 352-359, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2011.12.064

  111. R. R. Rewagad, A. A. Kiss, Modeling and simulation of a pervaporation process for fatty ester synthesis, Chemical Engineering Communications, 199, 1357-1374, 2012. DOI: 10.1080/00986445.2012.660893

  112. A. A. Kiss, D. J-P. C. Suszwalak, Innovative dimethyl ether synthesis in a reactive dividing-wall column, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 38, 74-81, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2011.11.012

  113. A. A. Kiss, D. J-P. C. Suszwalak, Enhanced bioethanol dehydration by extractive and azeotropic distillation in dividing-wall columns, Separation & Purification Technology, 86, 70-78, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2011.10.022 One of the most cited articles in this journal

  114. M. Shah, A. A. Kiss, E. Zondervan, A. B. de Haan, Influence of liquid back mixing on a kinetically controlled reactive distillation process, Chemical Engineering Science, 68, 184-191, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2011.09.027

  115. R. R. Rewagad, A. A. Kiss, Dynamic optimization of a dividing-wall column using model predictive control, Chemical Engineering Science, 68, 132-142, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2011.09.022

  116. A. A. Kiss, R. R. Rewagad, Energy efficient control of a BTX dividing-wall column, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 35, 2896-2904, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2011.03.024

  117. A. A. Kiss, R. R. Rewagad, Model predictive control of a dividing-wall column, Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia, 56(2), 5-18, 2011. (link)

  118. O. Yildirim, A. A. Kiss, E. Y. Kenig, Dividing-wall columns in chemical process industry: A review on current activities, Separation & Purification Technology, 80, 403-417, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2011.05.009 One of the most cited articles in this journal

  119. V. N. Maleta, A. A. Kiss, V. M. Taran, B. V. Maleta, Understanding process intensification in cyclic distillation systems, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 50, 655-664, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2011.04.002 One of the most cited articles in this journal

  120. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, A control perspective on process intensification in dividing-wall columns, Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification, 50, 281-292, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.cep.2011.01.011 One of the most cited articles in this journal

  121. A. A. Kiss, Heat-integrated reactive distillation process for synthesis of fatty esters, Fuel Processing Technology, 92, 1288-1296, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.fuproc.2011.02.003

  122. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, Integrated reactive absorption process for synthesis of fatty esters, Bioresource Technology, 102, 490-498, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2010.08.066

  123. C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Dynamics and control of a biodiesel process by reactive absorption, Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 89, 187-196, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2010.05.007

  124. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, J. Grievink, Dynamic modeling and process optimization of an industrial sulfuric acid plant, Chemical Engineering Journal, 158, 241-249, 2010. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2010.01.023

  125. R. C. van Diggelen, A. A. Kiss, A. W. Heemink, Comparison of control strategies for dividing-wall columns, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 49, 288-307, 2010. DOI: 10.1021/ie9010673

  126. A. A. Kiss, Separative reactors for integrated production of bioethanol and biodiesel, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 34, 812-820, 2010. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2009.09.005 Featured in SciVerse ScienceDirect Top 25 Hottest Articles in 2010.

  127. A. A. Kiss, Novel process for biodiesel by reactive absorption, Separation & Purification Technology, 69(3), 280-287, 2009. DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2009.08.004

  128. A. A. Kiss, A. C. Dimian, P. D. Iedema, Don't gamble with physical properties of polymers, Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia, 54(2), 121-131, 2009. (link)

  129. A. A. Kiss, J. J. Pragt, C. J. G. van Strien, Reactive dividing-wall columns - How to get more with less resources?, Chemical Engineering Communications, 196(11), 1366-1374, 2009. DOI: 10.1080/00986440902935507 One of the most cited articles in this journal in 2008-2010

  130. A. C. Dimian, C. S. Bildea, F. Omota, A. A. Kiss, Innovative process for fatty acid esters by dual reactive distillation, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 33, 743-750, 2009. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2008.09.020 One of the most cited articles in this journal and Patent No. WO/2010/010111, Publication date: 28.01.2010, Priority date: 22.07.2008 (link)

  131. A. A. Kiss, A. C. Dimian, G. Rothenberg, Biodiesel by catalytic reactive distillation powered by metal oxides, Energy & Fuels, 22, 598-604, 2008. DOI: 10.1021/ef700265y

  132. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, A. C. Dimian, Design and control of recycle systems by non-linear analysis, Computers & Chemical Engineering, 31, 601-611, 2007. DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2006.09.002

  133. A. A. Kiss, G. Rothenberg, A. C. Dimian, F. Omota, The heterogeneous advantage: Biodiesel by catalytic reactive distillation, ChemInform, 38, Issue 51, 2007. DOI: 10.1002/chin.200751265

  134. A. A. Kiss, G. Rothenberg, A. C. Dimian, F. Omota, The heterogeneous advantage: Biodiesel by catalytic reactive distillation, Topics in Catalysis, 40, 141-150, 2006. DOI: 10.1007/s11244-006-0116-4

  135. A. A. Kiss, A. C. Dimian, G. Rothenberg, Solid acid catalysts for biodiesel production - Towards sustainable energy, Advanced Synthesis and Catalysis, 348, 75-81, 2006. DOI: 10.1002/adsc.200505160 One of the most cited articles in this journal

  136. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, A. C. Dimian, P. D. Iedema, Design of recycle systems with parallel and consecutive reactions by non-linear analysis, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 44, 576-587, 2005. DOI: 10.1021/ie049458q

  137. A. C. Dimian, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Design and control of chemical reactors in recycle systems, Revista de Chimie, 55(8), 585-594, 2004. (link)

  138. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, A. C. Dimian, P. D. Iedema, State multiplicity in PFR-separator-recycle polymerization systems, Chemical Engineering Science, 58(13), 2973-2984, 2003. DOI: 10.1016/S0009-2509(03)00162-3

  139. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, A. C. Dimian, P. D. Iedema, State multiplicity in CSTR-separator-recycle polymerization systems, Chemical Engineering Science, 57(2), 535-546, 2002. DOI: 10.1016/S0009-2509(01)00405-5

  140. G. Katona, G. Turcu, A. A. Kiss, O. M. Minailiuc, M. V. Diudea, QSAR/QSPR studies by Cluj and Szeged descriptors, Revue Roumaine de Chimie, 46(4), 395-410, 2001. (link)

  141. A. A. Kiss, G. Turcu, M. V. Diudea, Correlating studies by Cluj and Szeged indices, Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia, 45(1-2), 99-106, 2000. (link)

  142. E. Estrada, N. Guevara, A. A. Kiss, M. V. Diudea, Connectivity indices of dendrimers, Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia, 45(1-2), 71-80, 2000. (link)

  143. M. V. Diudea, A. A. Kiss, E. Estrada, N. Guevara, Connectivity- Wiener- and Harary-type indices of dendrimers, Croatica Chemica Acta, 73, 367-381, 2000. (link)

  144. A. A. Kiss, I. E. Kacso, O. M. Minailiuc, M. V. Diudea, S. Nikolici, I. Gutman, Szeged indices: Vertex and fragmental descriptors, Kragujevac Journal of Science, 22, 49-58, 2000. (link)

  145. A. A. Kiss, S. P. Agachi, Model predictive control of temperature of a PVC emulsion process, Hungarian Journal of Industrial Chemistry, 27, 117-124, 1999. (link)

  146. A. A. Kiss, Z. K. Nagy, A. Pop, S. P. Agachi, Modeling of catalytic steam reforming process using neural networks, Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia, 43(1-2), 135-144, 1998. (link)

  147. A. A. Kiss, I. E. Kacso, O. M. Minailiuc, M. V. Diudea, S. Nikolici, Szeged indices: Vertex and fragmental descriptors, Studia Universitatis Babes-Bolyai Chemia, 42, 183-192, 1997.

  148. A. A. Kiss, G. Katona, M. V. Diudea, Cluj and Szeged matrices within the matrix operator W(M1,M2,M3), Coll. Sci. Papers Fac. Sci. Kragujevac, 19, 95-107, 1997.


Granted patents and international patent applications | Articles | Books | Conferences
  1. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, C. Patrut, Process and installation for the production of dialkyl ethers, Application No. PCT/EP2015/051425, Patent No. WO/2015/113914, EP-3099659, CA-2936291, US-2016/340282, PL-3099659, Publication date: 06.08.2015, Priority date: 28.01.2014 (link)

  2. A. A. Kiss, A. J. B. ten Kate, E. Conte, Continuous process for the esterification of an alpha,beta-unsaturated carboxylic acid and an alcohol, Application No. PCT/EP2014/066675, Patent No. WO/2015/018773, Publication date: 12.02.2015, Priority date: 6.08.2013 (link)

  3. A. A. Kiss, Dehydration of dilutions of compounds forming an azeotrope with water, Application No. PCT/EP2013/061335, Patent No. WO/2013/182499, EP-2854977, US-2015/166445, CA-2874804, CN-104334243, BR-112014029283, Publication date: 12.12.2013, Priority date: 5.06.2012 (link)

  4. J. J. Pragt, M. T. G. Jongmans, G. Bargeman, B. Schuur, J. T. J. Aaldering, M. R. Nieuwhof, A. A. Kiss, A. B. de Haan, R. A. Londono, C. J. G. van Strien, Process for separating monochloroacetic acid and dichloroacetic acid via extractive distillation using an organic solvent, Application No. PCT/EP2013/056969, Patent No. WO/2013/150042, EP-2834213, US-2015/112097 + US-9187400, CN-104203895, AU-2013/244998, MX-2014/011878, JP-2015/516960, IN-9074DEN-2014, ES-2577410, PL-2834213, BR-112014023076, Publication date: 10.10.2013, Priority date: 6.04.2012 (link)

  5. A. A. Kiss, Process and separation column for separation of methanol, Application No. 12166643.2, Patent No. EP-2660231, Publication date: 6.11.2013, Priority date: 3.05.2012 (link)

  6. A. A. Kiss, J. J. Pragt, M. M. van Iersel, G. Bargeman, M. T. de Groot, Continuous process for the preparation of methanol by hydrogenation of carbon dioxide, Application No. PCT/EP2013/056175, Patent No. WO/2013/144041, EP-2831025, Publication date: 4.10.2013, Priority date: 28.03.2012 (link)

  7. A. B. de Haan, A. A. Kiss, M. L. Oudshoorn, M. R. Shah, Manufacturing polyesters by reactive distillation, Application No. PCT/NL2012/050679, Patent No. WO/2013/048247, EP-2760912, US-2014/0228536, MX-2014/003489, HK-1198368, CN-103827167, BR-112014006622, Publication date: 4.04.2013, Priority date: 28.09.2011 (link)

  8. M. T. G. Jongmans, J. J. Pragt, G. Bargeman, B. Schuur, K. T. J. Aaldering, A. B. de Haan, M. R. Nieuwhof, P. Verwer, A. A. Kiss, A. J. B. ten Kate, C. J. G. van Strien, Process for separating monochloroacetic acid and dichloroacetic acid via extractive distillation, Application No. PCT/EP2012/054310, Patent No. WO/2012/175229, EP-2723705, US-2014/121411 + US-9073848, JP-2014/523424 + JP-5823611, CN-103608325, AU-2012/272145, AR-085815, CO-6852060, DK-2723705, ES-2755274, MX-2013/015163, PL-2723705, RU-2014/100894, TW-2013/00356, ZA-201309222, BR-112013032034, Publication date: 27.12.2012, Priority date: 21.06.2011 (link)

  9. A. A. Kiss, H. J. Vos, E. H. Renkema, A. J. B. ten Kate, Process for preparing dichlorohydrin, Application No. PCT/EP2010/059326, Patent No. WO/2011/000896, EP-2448898, US-2012/0108856 + US-9242916, CN-102471196, BR-PI1010139, Publication date: 6.01.2011, Priority date: 3.07.2009 (link)


Articles in peer-reviewed proceedings & magazines | Articles | Books | Conferences
  1. M. Caballero, A. A. Kiss, A. Somoza-Tornos, Optimization-based design of distillation columns using surrogate models, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 53, 589-594, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-28824-1.50099-5

  2. Q. Li, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, A hierarchical selection and decision matrix for energy-efficient intensified distillation technologies, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 53, 1267-1272, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-28824-1.50212-X

  3. D. Hartanto, B. Schuur, A. A. Kiss, A. B. de Haan, Effective selection of green organics and natural deep eutectic solvents as advanced entrainers by COSMO-RS and group contributions methods for enhanced design of extractive distillation, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 53, 1387-1392, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-28824-1.50232-5

  4. R. Dal Mas, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, Evaluation of energy requirements for chemicals and fuels manufactured via electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 53, 2119-2124, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-28824-1.50354-9

  5. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, I. R. Mcgregor, A. A. Kiss, Design of a novel pass-through distillation process for bioethanol recovery, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 53, 2443-2448, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-28824-1.50408-7

  6. M. Taube, A. Barus, N. Kalmoukidis, S. Staikos, F. Mousazadeh, A. A. Kiss, Novel process for eco-efficient production of formic acid by CO2 hydrogenation, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 53, 2659-2664, 2024. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-28824-1.50444-0

  7. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, I. R. McGregor, A. A. Kiss, Pass-through distillation for concurrent alcohol recovery and fermentation, NPT Procestechnologie, 2401, 21-27, 2024. (link)

  8. Q. Li, A. J. Finn, S. J. Doyle, R. Smith, A. A. Kiss, Synthesis and optimization of NGL separation as a complex energy-integrated distillation sequence, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 52, 1031-1036, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-15274-0.50165-7

  9. T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Enhanced hot-liquid water pretreatment of biomass with recovery and valorization of side products, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 52, 2111-2116, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-15274-0.50336-X

  10. D. R. Lewin, E. Zondervan, M. Franke, A. A. Kiss, S. Kramer, M. Perez-Fortes, A. M. Schweidtmann, P. M. Slegers, A. Somoza-Tornos, P. L. J. Swinkels, B. Wentink, An educational workshop for effective PSE course development, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 52, 3493-3498, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-15274-0.50558-8

  11. O. Bedryk, A. Shevchenko, V. N. Maleta, A. A. Kiss, Industrial experience in using cyclic distillation for the purification of ethanol food grade, Distillation & Absorption, Article 1104, 6pg, 2022. (link)

  12. I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, High-level decision-making approach for early assessment of the applicability of advanced reactive distillation technologies, Distillation & Absorption, Article 1152, 6pg, 2022. (link)

  13. I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, Synthesis of advanced reactive distillation technologies: Early-stage assessment based on thermodynamic properties and kinetics, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 49, 643-648, 2022. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-85159-6.50107-X

  14. A. A. Kiss, Sound decision making by Process Systems Engineering, NPT Procestechnologie, 2203, 16-17, 2022. (link)

  15. J. J. M. Gommers, A. A. Kiss, Innovative reversible separation in distillation, NPT Procestechnologie, 2102, 13-17, 2021. (link)

  16. A. A. Kiss, Rethinking energy use in distillation processes, NPT Procestechnologie, 2101, 8-11, 2021. (link)

  17. I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, Novel dual reactive distillation process for eco-efficient lactic acid recovery and purification from fermentation broth, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 50, 57-62, 2021. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-323-88506-5.50010-3

  18. A. A. Kiss, V. N. Maleta, A. Shevchenko, O. Bedryk, Cyclic distillation - A novel enhanced technology for processing hydrocarbons and their derivatives, Hydrocarbon Processing, 33-38, January 2021. (link)

  19. I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, High-purity DMC production by indirect alcoholysis of urea: Optimal design and control, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 48, 931-936, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823377-1.50156-7

  20. R. Muthia, M. Jobson, A. A. Kiss, Determining the design parameters of reactive distillation processes by a quick mapping method, Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, 48, 865-970, 2020. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-823377-1.50145-2


Articles about my work, news & interviews | Articles | Books | Conferences
  1. Society of Chemical Industry, Fermentation revolution? Trash becomes treasure as bio-waste yields valuable acetone and isopropanol, 2024. (link)

  2. Phillip E. Savage, I&EC Research 2021 Excellence in Review Awards, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 60, 13389-13390, 2021. DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c03281

  3. AIChE Academy - RAPID Manufacturing Institute for Process Intensification, Intensified Distillation Processes (ELA304), Course by A. A. Kiss, 2021. (link)

  4. L. van der Ham, Process Systems Engineering in The Netherlands - Four professors appointed at Dutch universities, NPT Procestechnologie, 2021. (link)

  5. Delft University of Technology, Appointment Prof. Dr. Ir. Anton A. Kiss, 2020. (link)

  6. Adam Duckett, Manchester Uni students win IChemE prize for designing greener process, The Chemical Engineer, 946, 60, 2020. (link)

  7. Marysa van den Berg, De sprong van bedrijf naar uni (The jump from company to university), C2W, 10, 54-55, 2019. (link)

  8. University of Manchester, Get to know your Academics - Anton Kiss, CEAS Blog, 2019. (link)

  9. University of Manchester, Royal Society Honour for Manchester Chemical Engineer, StaffNet News, 7 Feb 2018. (link)

  10. AIChE Journal Highlight: The Benefits of Modular Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering Progress, 113 (10), 19, Oct 2017. (link)

  11. L. van der Ham, Separation technology - Bridging industrial and academic research, Prof. Dr. Ir. Tony Kiss emphasizes important role of separation technology during his inaugural lecture, NPT Procestechnologie, 1504, 10-11, 2015. (link)

  12. L. van der Velde, UTwente Nieuws, 19 Oct 2015, Scheidingstechnologie: Een brug slaan tussen wetenschappelijk onderzoek en industriele toepassing - Oratie Prof.dr.ir. Tony Kiss (link)

  13. B. Kolbe, Advanced Distillation Technologies. Von Anton A. Kiss, Chemie Ingenieur Technik, 87, 1270-1271, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/cite.201590067

  14. A. Carrick, Win-Win Situation for Industry and Academia, Interview with A. A. Kiss, ChemViews Magazine, 4 Feb 2014. DOI: 10.1002/chemv.201300135

  15. A. A. Kiss, M. Wilson, Innovation by process intensification, AkzoNobel RD&I Spark, Issue 9, 34-37, Jan 2014. (link)

  16. T. Laird, Book Review - Advanced Distillation Technologies: Design, Control and Applications, Organic Process Research & Development, 17, 1074-1074, 2013. DOI: 10.1021/op400183t

  17. Book News Inc., Advanced Distillation Technologies: Design, Control and Applications, Reference and Research Book News, 28 (4), Aug 2013. (link)

  18. M. Dees, Prestigieuze prijs voor Tony Kiss (AkzoNobel), NPT Procestechnologie, 1302, 16-16, 2013. (link)

  19. Stichting Hoogewerff-Fonds, Hoogewerff Jongerenprijs 2013 toegekend aan veelzijdige procestechnoloog, Hoogewerff-Fonds website, 15 January 2013. (link)

  Textbooks & Book chapters  

Books, book chapters and teaching materials | Articles | Proceedings | Conferences
  1. M. D. Moraru, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Process design and control of reactive distillation in recycle systems, in the book of D. S. Patle and G. P. Rangaiah (Eds), Control and Safety Analysis of Intensified Chemical Processes, Wiley-VCH, ISBN 978-3-527-35262-3, 384 pages, 2024.

  2. A. A. Kiss, Reactive distillation, in the book of M. Skiborowski, A. Gorak (Eds), Process Intensification: by Reactive and Membrane-assisted Separations, 2nd Edition, de Gruyter, ISBN 978-3-11-072045-7, 316 pages, 2022. DOI: 10.1515/9783110720464-005

  3. A. A. Kiss, V. N. Maleta, Intensified ethanol production by cyclic distillation, in the book of J. Harmsen, M. Verkerk (Eds), Process intensification - Breakthrough in design, industrial innovation practices, and education, de Gruyter, ISBN 978-3-11-065734-0, 220 pages, 176-187, 2020. DOI: 10.1515/9783110657357-016

  4. A. A. Kiss (Ed), Handbook of porous materials - Volume 3: Separations using porous materials, World Scientific, ISBN 978-981-122-322-8, 320 pages, 2020. DOI: 10.1142/11909

  5. A. A. Kiss, T. Dekic Zivkovic, Adsorption separation processes, in the book of V. Gitis, G. Rothenberg, A. A. Kiss, D. Eisenberg (Eds), Handbook of porous materials: Synthesis, properties, modeling and key applications, World Scientific, ISBN 978-981-122-322-8, 1300 pages, 2020. DOI: 10.1142/11909

  6. N. Diban, O. Kattan, A. A. Kiss, Membrane distillation and osmotic distillation, in the book of V. Gitis, G. Rothenberg, A. A. Kiss, D. Eisenberg (Eds), Handbook of porous materials: Synthesis, properties, modeling and key applications, World Scientific, ISBN 978-981-122-322-8, 1300 pages, 2020. DOI: 10.1142/11909

  7. A. C. Dimian, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Applications in design and simulation of sustainable chemical processes, Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-444-63876-2, 712 pages, 2019.

  8. A. A. Kiss, E. Zondervan, R. Lakerveld, L. Ozkan (Eds), 29th European Symposium on Computer Aided Chemical Engineering, Computers and Chemical Engineering, vol. 46, Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-1281-8634-3, 1892 pages, 2019.

  9. A. A. Kiss, I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, From substrate to biofuel in the acetone-butanol-ethanol process, in the book of A. Basile, F. Dalena (Eds), Second and third generation of feedstocks, Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-12-815162-4, 654 pages, 59-82, 2019. DOI: 10.1039/9781788010320

  10. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, Intensified downstream processing in biofuels production, in the book of A. Stankiewicz, A. Gorak (Eds), Intensification of biobased processes, RSC Publishing, ISBN 978-1-78262-855-2, 518 pages, 62-85, 2018. DOI: 10.1039/9781788010320

  11. A. A. Kiss, Process intensification for reactive distillation, in the book of B-G. Rong (Ed), Process synthesis and process intensification: Methodological approaches, de Gruyter, ISBN 978-3-11-046505-1, 412 pages, 143-181, 2017. DOI: 10.1515/9783110465068-004

  12. A. A. Kiss, C. A. Infante Ferreira, Heat pumps in chemical process industry, CRC-Press (Taylor & Francis Group), ISBN 978-1-4987-1895-0, 422 pages, 2016. DOI: 10.1201/9781315371030

  13. A. A. Kiss, Process intensification: Industrial applications, in the book of J. G. Segovia-Hernandez, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet (Eds), Process intensification in chemical engineering: Design, optimization and control, Springer International Publishing, ISBN 978-3-319-28390-6, 336 pages, 221-260, 2016. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-28392-0_8

  14. A. A. Kiss, Process intensification technologies for biodiesel production - Reactive separation processes, Springer Briefs in Applied Sciences and Technology series, ISBN 978-3-319-03553-6 & 978-3-319-03554-3, 104 pages, 2014. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-03554-3

  15. A. C. Dimian, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Integrated design and simulation of chemical processes, 2nd Edition, Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-444-62700-1, 886 pages, 2014. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-444-62700-1.0000?-?

  16. A. A. Kiss, Advanced distillation technologies - Design, control and applications, Wiley-Blackwell, ISBN 978-1-1199-9361-2, 416 pages, 2013. DOI: 10.1002/9781118543702

  17. A. A. Kiss, Distillation | Azeotropic distillation (Ch 06018, 1-8), J. Reedijk (Ed.), Elsevier Reference Module in Chemistry, Molecular Sciences and Chemical Engineering. Waltham, MA: Elsevier, 1-Nov-2013. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-409547-2.06018-2

  18. A. A. Kiss, Distillation | Extractive distillation (Ch 05949, 1-11), J. Reedijk (Ed.), Elsevier Reference Module in Chemistry, Molecular Sciences and Chemical Engineering. Waltham, MA: Elsevier, 1-Nov-2013. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-409547-2.05949-7

  19. A. A. Kiss, C. S. Bildea, Reactive absorption, in the book of S. Ramaswamy, H. Huang, B. Ramarao (Eds), Separation and purification technologies in biorefineries, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-0-470-97796-5, 622 pages, 467-484, 2013. DOI: 10.1002/9781118493441.ch17

  20. A. A. Kiss, Reactive distillation technology, in the book of K. Boodhoo and A. Harvey (Eds), Process intensification technologies for green chemistry: Innovative engineering solutions for sustainable chemical processing, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-0-470-97267-0, 424 pages, 251-274, 2013. DOI: 10.1002/9781118498521.ch9

  21. A. A. Kiss, Reactive absorption technology, in the book of K. Boodhoo and A. Harvey (Eds), Process intensification technologies for green chemistry: Innovative engineering solutions for sustainable chemical processing, John Wiley & Sons, ISBN 978-0-470-97267-0, 424 pages, 289-310, 2013. DOI: 10.1002/9781118498521.ch11

  22. A. A. Kiss, Process design and control by nonlinear analysis: Applications to reactor-separator-recycle systems, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Cologne, Germany, ISBN 978-3-8383-4242-9, 164 pages, 2010.

  23. A. A. Kiss, Design and control of recycle systems by non-linear analysis, PhD Thesis, University of Amsterdam, 148 pages, 2004.

  24. A. A. Kiss, Computer aided process engineering tutorials and case-studies, in the book of A. C. Dimian, Integrated design and simulation of chemical processes, Elsevier, ISBN 978-0-444-82996-2, 714 pages, 2003.

  25. A. C. Dimian, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Advanced process integration and plantwide control, OSPT Course, University of Amsterdam, 1st-4th edition, 382 pages, 2000-2003.

  26. A. A. Kiss, A. Imre, Z. K. Nagy, Computer applications in data analysis and interpretation, IT course, Babes-Bolyai University, 176 pages, 1999.


  Conferences & Workshops  

Invited lectures, oral and poster presentations, participations | Articles | Proceedings | Books
CHISA | D&A | ECCE-ECAB | EGAS | EPIC | ESCAPE | NCCC | NPS | PSE | PRES | RRB | WCCE
  1. 27th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA-2024, 25-29 August 2024, Prague, Czech Republic
    R. Dal Mas, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, Comparison of low-carbon routes for chemicals production: Techno-economic and environmental performance

  2. European Congress on Biotechnology, ECB2024, 30 June - 3 July 2024, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
    T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Eco-efficient downstream processing of isopropanol and acetone from syngas fermentation

  3. European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering & 15th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering, ESCAPE-34 & PSE-2024, 2-6 June 2024, Florence, Italy
    Q. Li, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, A hierarchical selection and decision matrix for energy-efficient intensified distillation technologies
    R. Dal Mas, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, Evaluation of energy requirements for chemicals and fuels manufactured via electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
    T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, I. R. McGregor, A. A. Kiss, Design of a novel pass-through distillation process for bioethanol recovery
    M. Caballero, A. A. Kiss, A. Somoza-Tornos, Optimization-based design of distillation columns using surrogate models
    D. Hartanto, B. Schuur, A. A Kiss, A. B. de Haan, Effective selection of green organics and natural deep eutectic solvents as advanced entrainers by COSMO-RS and group contributions methods for enhanced design of extractive distillation
    M. Taube, A. Barus, N. Kalmoukidis, S. Staikos, F. Mousazadeh, A. A. Kiss, Novel process for eco-efficient production of formic acid by CO2 hydrogenation

  4. Electrochemical Conversion National Symposium - The future of Electrochemical Conversion, ECCNS-2024, 21 May 2024, The Hague, The Netherlands
    R. Dal Mas, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, Comparative energy analysis for chemicals manufacturing via electrochemical CO2 reduction

  5. Himmelfahrtstagung on Bioprocess Engineering 2024 - Novel Strategies and Technologies for Sustainable Bioprocesses and Bioproducts, BioPro-2024, 6-8 May 2024, Regensburg, Germany
    A. J. J. Straathof, T. Jankovic, A. A. Kiss, Energy-efficient volatile bioproduct purification with cell retention by involving vacuum distillation or stripping

  6. International Conference Students for Students, ICSFS-2024, 17-21 April 2024, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    A. A. Kiss, Challenges in implementing advanced (chemical) recycling solutions for plastics

  7. Process Systems Engineering Forum, PSE Forum 2024, 3-5 April 2024, Valladolid, Spain
    A. A. Kiss, Process Systems Engineering from an industrial and academic perspective
    Q. Li, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, Process intensification matrix for the selection of advanced distillation technologies
    R. Dal Mas, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, Comparison of low-carbon routes for ethylene production: Techno-economic and environmental performance

  8. Carbon Recycling Network - 4h Annual Conference, CRN-2024, 25-27 March 2024, Macclesfield, UK
    A. J. J. Straathof, M. P. Elisiario, W. van Hecke, H. de Wever, H. Noorman, T. Jankovic1, A. A. Kiss, Integration of syngas fermentation and ethanol recovery

  9. CLIB International Conference - "Biomanufacturing a greener future", CIC-2024, 21-22 February 2024, Dusseldorf, Germany

  10. 14th European Congress of Chemical Engineering, ECCE-14, 17-21 September 2023, Berlin, Germany
    T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Eco-efficient recovery of valuable by-products from hot-liquid water pretreatment of biomass
    Q. Li, A. J. Finn, S. J. Doyle, R. Smith, A. A. Kiss, Synthesis and optimization of energy integrated NGLs downstream fractionation by advanced distillation sequences

  11. Computer Aided Process Engineering Forum, CAPE Forum 2023, 6-8 September 2023, Porto, Portugal
    M. Caballero, A. A. Kiss, A. Somoza-Tornos, Feedforward neural network as surrogate model for multicomponent distillation
    R. Dal Mas, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, Energy requirements impact on chemicals manufacturing via electrochemical reduction of CO2
    T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Enhanced recovery of bioethanol from syngas fermentation

  12. Netherlands Process Technology Symposium, NPS18, 6-7 July 2023, University of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
    A. J. J. Straathof, C. Jimenez Gutierrez, T. Jankovic, A. A. Kiss, L. A. M. van der Wielen, Efficient pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass with hot liquid water for co-product valorization
    T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Eco-friendly recovery of valuable by-products for enhancing hot-liquid water pretreatment of biomass
    M. Caballero-Megia, A. A. Kiss, A. Somoza-Tornos, Surrogate models for the optimal design of distillation columns with variable compositions
    Q. Li, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, Process synthesis and design of intensified distillation sequences
    R. Dal Mas, A. Somoza-Tornos, A. A. Kiss, A systems perspective on chemicals manufacturing via electrochemical reduction of CO2
    D. Hartanto, H. Keestra, B. Schuur, A. A Kiss, A. B. de Haan, Selection of green organic entrainers and natural deep eutectic solvents (NADESs) for azeotrope/close-boiling mixture separation by extractive distillation

  13. PSE-NL Symposium: Multiscale perspective on plastic recycling, (PSE-NL), 30 June 2023, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands
    A. A. Kiss, Challenges in implementing advanced (chemical) recycling solutions for plastics

  14. AIChE - Process Development Symposium Europe, PDS-EU, 26-28 June 2023, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
    T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Novel process for valuable by-products recovery from hot-liquid water pretreatment of biomass
    Q. Li, A. J. Finn, S. J. Doyle, R. Smith, A. A. Kiss, Process synthesis and optimization of energy integrated distillation sequences for natural gas liquids separation

  15. European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, ESCAPE-33, 18-21 June 2023, Athens, Greece
    T. Jankovic, A. J. J. Straathof, A. A. Kiss, Enhanced hot-liquid water pretreatment of biomass with recovery and valorization of side products
    Q. Li, A. J. Finn, S. J. Doyle, R. Smith, A. A. Kiss, Synthesis and optimization of NGL separation as a complex energy-integrated distillation sequence
    D. R. Lewin, E. Zondervan, M. Franke, A. A. Kiss, S. Kramer, M. Perez-Fortes, A. M. Schweidtmann, P. M. Slegers, A. Somoza-Tornos, P. L. J. Swinkels, B. Wentink, An educational workshop for effective PSE course development

  16. Alumni Days at Alma Mater Claudiopolitana (UBB-Cluj), 11-13 May 2023, Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
    A. A. Kiss, Industrial and academic perspectives on changing careers

  17. NL-GUTS meeting on Distillation and Thermal Separations - Netherlands Group of Users of Technology for Separation (NL-GUTS), 8 March 2023, Cargill Bio-industrial (Croda), Gouda, The Netherlands
    A. A. Kiss, Intensified distillation processes

  18. 12th International Conference on Distillation & Absorption, DA2022, 18-21 September 2022, Toulouse, France
    O. Bedryk, A. Shevchenko, V. N. Maleta, A. A. Kiss, Industrial experience in using cyclic distillation for the purification of ethanol food grade
    I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, High-level decision-making approach for early assessment of the applicability of advanced reactive distillation technologies

  19. Computer Aided Process Engineering Forum, CAPE Forum 2022, 14-16 September 2022, Enschede, The Netherlands
    A. A. Kiss, Co-organizer and session chair

  20. 14th International Symposium on Process Systems Engineering, PSE-2021+, 19-23 June 2022, Kyoto, Japan
    I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, Synthesis of advanced reactive distillation technologies: Early-stage assessment based on thermodynamic properties and kinetics

  21. Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Conference, AMPC-2022, 1-3 June 2022, Bethesda, MD, USA
    I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, Advanced technologies for expanding the applicability of reactive distillation through process intensification

  22. Chem Eng Day UK, ChemEngDayUK-2022, 7-8 April 2022, University College London, UK
    I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, Advanced reactive distillation technologies: Contributing to a more sustainable chemical industry through process intensification

  23. Symposium - Process Intensification Challenges and Opportunities: Towards Sustainable Chemical Processes in the XXI Century, UGTO, 18-19 January 2022, Guanajuato, Mexico (Online)
    A. A. Kiss, Novel reactive distillation processes for a sustainable chemical industry

  24. International Advanced Fellowship Star-UBB, UBB-2021, 23 & 25 November 2021, Cluj-Napoca, Romania (Online)
    A. A. Kiss, Research and publication strategies in Process Engineering
    A. A. Kiss, Process intensification in chemical engineering using digital twins: Design, optimization and control

  25. 17th International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries, RRB-17, 6-8 September 2021, Aveiro, Portugal
    I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, Improving sustainability of lactic acid downstream processing through process intensification

  26. Distillation Experts Conclave, DEC-2021, 3-6 August 2021, India (Online)
    A. A. Kiss, V. N. Maleta, A. Shevchenko, O. Bedryk, Cyclic distillation: Cyclic distillation: A new challenger for intensified fluid separations

  27. Computer Aided Process Engineering Forum, CAPE Forum 2021, 10-11 June 2021, Istanbul, Turkey (Online)
    I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, Expanding the applicability of reactive distillation

  28. European Symposium on Computer Aided Process Engineering, ESCAPE-31, 6-9 June 2021, Istanbul, Turkey (Online)
    I. Pazmino Mayorga, A. A. Kiss, M. Jobson, Novel dual reactive distillation process for eco-efficient lactic acid recovery and purification from fermentation broth

  29. Hydrocarbon Processing's International Refining and Petrochemical Conference, IRPC-2021, 2-3 June 2021, United States (Online)
    A. A. Kiss, V. N. Maleta, A. Shevchenko, O. Bedryk, Cyclic distillation: A novel enhanced technology for processing hydrocarbons and derivatives

  30. 24th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA-2021, 15-18 March 2021, Prague, Czech Republic (Online)
    I. Patrascu, C. S. Bildea, A. A. Kiss, Enhanced reactive distillation process for dimethyl carbonate production by indirect alcoholysis of urea


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