Novel Microwave Assisted Synthesis Of Zns Nanomaterials,
2013
Technological University Dublin
Novel Microwave Assisted Synthesis Of Zns Nanomaterials, Suresh Pillai, Michael Seery, Damian Synnott, John Colreavy, Stephen Hinder
Articles
A novel ambient pressure microwave-assisted technique is developed in which silver and indium modified ZnS is synthesised. The as prepared ZnS is characterised by X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and luminescence spectroscopy. This procedure produced crystalline materials with particle sizes below 10 nm. The synthesis technique leads to defects in the crystal which induce mid energy levels in the band gap and lead to indoor light photocatalytic activity. Increasing the amount of silver causes a phase transition from cubic blende to hexagonal phase ZnS. In a comparative study, when the ZnS cubic blende is heated in a conventional …
How Atomic Level Interactions Drive Membrane Fusion: Insights From Molecular Dynamics Simulations,
2013
Wayne State University
How Atomic Level Interactions Drive Membrane Fusion: Insights From Molecular Dynamics Simulations, Navendu Bhatnagar
Wayne State University Dissertations
This project is focused on identifying the role of key players in the membrane fusion process at the atomic level with the use of molecular dynamics simulations. Membrane fusion of apposed bilayers is one of the most fundamental and frequently occurring biological phenomena in living organisms. It is an essential step in several cellular processes such as neuronal exocytosis, sperm fusion with oocytes and intracellular fusion of organelles to name a few. Membrane fusion is a frequent process in a living organism but is still not fully understood at the atomic level in terms of the role of various factors …
Polymeric Nanocarriers And Their Oral Inhalation Formulations For The Regional Delivery Of Nucleic Acids To The Lungs,
2013
Wayne State University
Polymeric Nanocarriers And Their Oral Inhalation Formulations For The Regional Delivery Of Nucleic Acids To The Lungs, Denise Santos Conti
Wayne State University Dissertations
Gene therapy has attracted attention in the fields of medicine, pharmacy, and bionanotechnology due to the potential for treating a large number of medically relevant diseases. Oral inhalation (OI) is a promising route for the administration of therapeutics, including small molecules and biomacromolecules, such as nucleotides, peptides, and proteins, to (locally) and through (systemically) the lungs. The use of OI is especially attractive for the delivery of nucleic acids as it provides a direct and non-invasive route for targeting the lungs. Pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs), are the most commonly used OI in treatment of lung diseases and are thus promising …
Green Diesel Production Via Catalytic Hydrogenation/Decarboxylation Of Triglycerides And Fatty Acids Of Vegetable Oil And Brown Grease,
2013
Wayne State University
Green Diesel Production Via Catalytic Hydrogenation/Decarboxylation Of Triglycerides And Fatty Acids Of Vegetable Oil And Brown Grease, Elvan Sari
Wayne State University Dissertations
Increase in the petroleum prices, projected increases in the world’s energy demand and environmental awareness have shifted the research interest to the alternative fuel technologies. In particular, green diesel, vegetable oil/animal fat/waste oil and grease derived hydrocarbons in diesel boiling range, has become an attractive alternative to biodiesel— a mixture of fatty acid methyl esters, particularly due to its superior fuel properties that are similar to petroleum diesel. Hence, green diesel can be used as a drop-in fuel in the current diesel engines. The current technology for production of green diesel– hydrodeoxygenation of triglycerides and fatty acids over conventional hydrotreating …
Enhanced Transmission Of Higher Order Plasmon Modes With Random Au Nanoparticles In Periodic Hole Arrays,
2013
National Taiwan University
Enhanced Transmission Of Higher Order Plasmon Modes With Random Au Nanoparticles In Periodic Hole Arrays, Fang-Tzu Chuang
Fang-Tzu Chuang
The enhanced transmission of higher order plasmon modes with random gold nanoparticles embedded in periodic hole arrays using asymmetric pair aperture as a unit is investigated in the midinfrared regime. Different thicknesses of gold film were deposited inside holes and then annealed to form randomly sized and distributed nanoparticles. The holes deposited with thin gold film exhibit significantly enhanced transmission in higher order modes after thermal annealing. The enormous local electric field around the nanoparticles enhances the scattering effect that contributes to the enhanced infrared transmission. This unique design, which integrates localized and propagating surface plasmons, provides an easy way …
Optimization And Statistical Modeling Of Catalytic Oxidation Of 2-Propanol Over Cumn_Mco_(2-M)O4 Nano Spinels By Unreplicated Split Design Methodology,
2013
University of Tabriz
Optimization And Statistical Modeling Of Catalytic Oxidation Of 2-Propanol Over Cumn_Mco_(2-M)O4 Nano Spinels By Unreplicated Split Design Methodology, Seyed Ali Hosseini, Aligholi Niaei, Dariush Salari, Raimundo K. Vieira, Shamil Sadigov, Reza Nabavi
Seyed Reza nabavi
Optimization of 2-propanol oxidation over CuMn_mCo_(2-m)O4 nanospinels was carried out by a split design method. 15-term model was proposed to fit the experimental data. The model revealed that both whole plot and subplot variables have significant effects on conversion of 2-propanol. The model predicted the interaction of subplot and whole plot variables as well as their importance. The maximum conversion of 2-propanol was observed over CuMn2O4 (x1 = 0.33, x2 = 0, x3 = 0.67) at calcination and reaction temperatures of 800 8C (z1 = 1) and 300 8C (z2 = 1), respectively. The predicted response and the response obtained …
Synthesis And Adsorption Properties Of Activated Carbons From Biomass Of Prunus Domestica And Jacaranda Mimosifolia For The Removal Of Heavy Metals And Dyes From Water,
2013
Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes
Synthesis And Adsorption Properties Of Activated Carbons From Biomass Of Prunus Domestica And Jacaranda Mimosifolia For The Removal Of Heavy Metals And Dyes From Water, H. Treviño-Cordero, L.G. Juárez-Aguilar, D.I. Mendoza-Castillo, V. Hernandez-Montoya, A. Bonilla-Petriciolet, M.A. Montes-Moran
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Activated carbon is the most widely used adsorbent for wastewater treatment and water pollution control. Lignocellulosic precursors obtained from crops and fruits offer several advantages for synthesizing activated carbons due to its wide availability and their interesting physicochemical properties. In particular, biomass of plum kernel and jacaranda are alternative lignocellulosic precursors for activated carbon preparation. This study reports the application of Prunus domestica and Jacaranda mimosifolia biomass for the synthesis of activated carbons to remove commercial dyes (i.e., AB25 and methylene blue) and Pb2+ ions from aqueous solutions. Two different methodologies for the preparation of activated carbons were analyzed, namely, …
Role Of Acid Blue 25 Dye As Active Site For The Adsorption Of Cd2+ And Zn2+ Using Activated Carbons,
2013
Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes
Role Of Acid Blue 25 Dye As Active Site For The Adsorption Of Cd2+ And Zn2+ Using Activated Carbons, Ismael Alejandro Aguayo-Villarreal, Virginia Hernandez-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Rigoberto Tovar-Gomez, Elsa M. Ramirez-Lopez, Miguel A. Montes-Moran
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
The adsorption of acid blue 25, Cd2+ and Zn2+ on a physically activated bituminous carbon and a phosphoric activated carbon from wood was studied using single and binary (dye/metal) solutions, at 30 °C and pH 5. Results showed a synergic effect of acid blue 25 in the adsorption of Cd+2 and Zn+2. Thus, the amount of metal ions adsorbed on both activated carbons increased with the initial concentration of acid blue 25. The effect was especially remarkable in the case of the adsorption of Zn2+ ions on the wood-based carbon. For this particular system, the metal uptake increased up to …
Cuckoo Search: A New Nature-Inspired Optimization Method For Phase Equilibrium Calculations,
2013
Indian Institute of Technology - Kharagpur
Cuckoo Search: A New Nature-Inspired Optimization Method For Phase Equilibrium Calculations, Vaibhav Bhargava, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
In this work, Cuckoo Search is introduced for performing phase equilibrium and stability calculations for the first time. Cuckoo Search is a population-based method that mimics the reproduction strategy of cuckoos. This meta-heuristics have been successfully used for solving some engineering design and optimization problems with promising results. However, this emerging optimization method has not been applied in chemical engineering problems including thermodynamic calculations. This study reports the application of Cuckoo Search and its modified version for phase equilibrium and stability calculations in both reactive and non-reactive systems. Performance of this nature-inspired optimization method has been analyzed using several phase …
Competitive Adsorption Of Dyes And Heavy Metals On Zeolitic Structures,
2013
Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes
Competitive Adsorption Of Dyes And Heavy Metals On Zeolitic Structures, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, María Ana Pérez-Cruz, Didilia Ileana Mendoza-Castillo, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
The adsorption of Acid blue 25, basic blue 9, basic violet 3, Pb, Ni, Zn and Cd ions has been studied in single and dye–metal binary solutions using two mineral materials: Clinoptilolite (CL) and ER (Erionite). These zeolites were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy; potentiometric titration and nitrogen adsorption isotherms at 77 K to obtain their textural parameters. Results indicated that ER has an acidic character and a high specific surface (401 m2/g) in contrast with the zeolite CL (21 m2/ g). Surprisingly, the removal of dyes was very similar for the two zeolites and they showed a considerable selectivity by …
Sorption Mechanism Of Anionic Dyes On Pecan Nut Shells (Carya Illinoinensis) Using Batch And Continuous Systems,
2013
Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes
Sorption Mechanism Of Anionic Dyes On Pecan Nut Shells (Carya Illinoinensis) Using Batch And Continuous Systems, Ismael A. Aguayo-Villarreal, Luis A. Ramírez-Montoya, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Morán, Elsa M. Ramírez-López
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
The biomass derived from pecan nut processing (Carya illinoinensis) fro alimentary purpose, specifically the pecan shells were used in this work as a biosorbent of acid blue 74 (AB74), acid blue 25 (AB25) and reactive blue 4 (RB4). This biomass was characterized by ultimate and proximate analysis. FT-IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction and SEM/EDX. Adsorption studies were performed in batch and continuous systems and adsorption kinetics, isotherms and breakthrough curves were experimentally determined. Results obtained suggest that the calcium compounds occurring in pecan shells are responsible of the favorable adsorption of anionic dyes, specifically for the removal of AB74. Biosorption results …
Modeling Of Fixed-Bed Adsorption Of Fluoride On Bone Char Using A Hybrid Neural Network Approach,
2013
Instituto Tecnológico de Aguascalientes
Modeling Of Fixed-Bed Adsorption Of Fluoride On Bone Char Using A Hybrid Neural Network Approach, Rigoberto Tovar-Gómez, Ma. Del Rosario Moreno-Virgen, José Alonso Dena-Aguilar, Virginia Hernández-Montoya, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Miguel A. Montes-Moran
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
This study introduces a hybrid model based on the Thomas equation and artificial neural networks (ANNs) for the modeling of unsymmetrical breakthrough curves obtained from the fluoride adsorption on bone char. Experimental results of kinetics, isotherms and breakthrough curves of fluoride adsorption on two commercial bone chars have been used for analyzing the capabilities and limitations of this hybrid ANN model. Performance of this hybrid model has been studied and compared with respect to the results of traditional linear regression of the Thomas breakthrough equation at different operating conditions of packed-bed adsorption columns. Results showed that an improvement in the …
Assessment Of Capabilities And Limitations Of Stochastic Global Optimization Methods For Modeling Mean Activity Coefficients Of Ionic Liquids,
2013
Cairo University
Assessment Of Capabilities And Limitations Of Stochastic Global Optimization Methods For Modeling Mean Activity Coefficients Of Ionic Liquids, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Seif-Eddeen K. Fateen, Gade Pandu Rangaiah
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
In this paper, we have studied and analyzed the capabilities and limitations of seven stochastic global optimization methods to model mean activity coefficients of ammonium aqueous electrolytes using the electrolyte NRTL model. These stochastic methods are: simulated annealing (SA), genetic algorithm (GA), differential evolution (DE), particle swarm optimization (PSO), DE with tabu list (DETL), harmony search (HS) and bare bones PSO (BBPSO). Convergence characteristics and performances of these optimization methods have been tested and compared using different stopping conditions. Overall, our results indicate that SA, DETL and BBPSO offer better performance and promising convergence characteristics for solving parameter estimation problems …
An Improved Ant Colony Optimization Method And Its Application For The Thermodynamic Modeling Of Phase Equilibrium,
2013
Universidad de Guanajuato
An Improved Ant Colony Optimization Method And Its Application For The Thermodynamic Modeling Of Phase Equilibrium, Jorge A. Fernández-Vargas, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) is a stochastic optimization method that emulates the indirect communication among the individuals of an ant colony. This multi-agent strategy has been used to solve optimization problems from engineering applications, especially for combinatorial problems. Although ACO seems to be effective for global optimization, only few ACO algorithms have been reported for solving engineering applications problems with continuous decision variables. In this study, a new continuous ACO algorithm, with feasible region selection, has been implemented and applied to perform thermodynamic calculations related to the modeling of phase equilibrium. In particular, the numerical capabilities of this ACO algorithm …
On The Multiple Solutions Of The Reactive Distillation Column For Production Of Fuel Ethers,
2013
Universidad de Guanajuato
On The Multiple Solutions Of The Reactive Distillation Column For Production Of Fuel Ethers, José Enrique Jaime-Leal, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernández, Salvador Hernández, Héctor Hernández-Escoto
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
A systematic study of the operating conditions and parameter sensibility of multiple steady states in a reactive distillation column for production of fuel ethers is presented. The multiplicity analysis is performed using bifurcation diagrams for several scenarios using the process simulator Aspen One Aspen Plus. Our results indicate that the main variables that affect both the presence and behavior of multiple solutions in the reactive distillation column are the reflux ratio, the reboiler duty and the thermal condition in the feed stream. In particular, we have determined that the vapor-liquid stream in the feed has a major influence on the …
Design, Optimization And Control Of An Alternative Process Based On Extractive Distillation For The Sweetening Of Natural Gas,
2013
Universidad de Guanajuato
Design, Optimization And Control Of An Alternative Process Based On Extractive Distillation For The Sweetening Of Natural Gas, Carlos E. Torres-Ortega, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernandez, Fernado I. Gomez-Castro, Salvador Hernandez, Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet, Ben-Guang Rong, Massimiliano Errico
Adrian Bonilla-Petriciolet
Alternative configurations based on cryogenic extractive distillation for the natural gas sweetening process were proposed and simulated by using Aspen Plus One 7.0 coupled to a multi-objective stochastic optimization procedure (Differential Evolution, DE). The evaluation of the performances of the proposed configurations was focused on the carbon dioxide-ethane azeotrope separation considering different liquefied hydrocarbon fractions as entrainers. The design alternatives were compared to the conventional chemical absorption system. The proposed sequences were simultaneously optimized by minimizing the Total Annual Cost (TAC) and maximizing the acid gas removal. Complementary studies regarding the theoretical control properties, thermodynamic efficiency and greenhouse gases generation …
Blended Aviation Biofuel From Esterified Jatropha Curcas And Waste Vegetable Oils,
2013
University of Malaya
Blended Aviation Biofuel From Esterified Jatropha Curcas And Waste Vegetable Oils, Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman
Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman
Conventional petroleum-based jet fuels, including Jet A-1, are not renewable and generate a considerable amount of particulate and gaseous pollutants. Non-edible low cost vegetable oil such as waste vegetable oil (WVO) and Jatropha curcas can be used as feedstock for jet biofuel production with positive influence on the world climate change. In this work, an aviation biofuel was produced through blending of the methyl esters of waste vegetable and jatropha oils with Jet A-1 aviation fuel. A process was designed and fabricated to pretreat the waste vegetable oil obtained from local restaurant by means of dewatering and filtration to remove …
Liquid-Liquid Mixing In Stirred Vessels: A Review,
2013
University of Malaya
Liquid-Liquid Mixing In Stirred Vessels: A Review, Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman
Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman
Liquid-liquid mixing is a key process in industries that is commonly accomplished in mechanical agitation systems. Liquid-liquid mixing performance in a stirred tank can be evaluated by various parameters, namely minimum agitation speed, mixing time, circulation time, power consumption, drop size distribution, breakup and coalescence, interfacial area, and phase inversion. The importance of these liquid-liquid mixing parameters, the measurement method, and the results are discussed briefly. Input parameters such as impeller type, power number, flow pattern, number of impellers, and dispersed phase volume fraction, in addition to physical properties of phases such as viscosity and density, are reviewed. Scale-up aspects …
Fibre Optic Sensors For Selected Wastewater Characteristics,
2013
University of Malaya
Fibre Optic Sensors For Selected Wastewater Characteristics, Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman
Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman
Demand for online and real-time measurements techniques to meet environmental regulation and treatment compliance are increasing. However the conventional techniques, which involve scheduled sampling and chemical analysis can be expensive and time consuming. Therefore cheaper and faster alternatives to monitor wastewater characteristics are required as alternatives to conventional methods. This paper reviews existing conventional techniques and optical and fibre optic sensors to determine selected wastewater characteristics which are colour, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD). The review confirms that with appropriate configuration, calibration and fibre features the parameters can be determined with accuracy comparable to conventional method. …
Optimization And Modeling Of Extraction Of Solid Coconut Waste Oil,
2013
University of Malaya
Optimization And Modeling Of Extraction Of Solid Coconut Waste Oil, Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman
Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman
Solid coconut waste was produced after coconut milk extraction process and may still contain up to 24 wt.% oil content. In this work, extraction of oil from coconut waste using batch and soxhlet extractor was studied. Effect of particle size diameter, type of solvent and solvent to solid ratio on the kinetic and thermodynamic parameters; entropy, enthalpy and free energy of extraction were investigated. The maximum oil yields for soxhlet and batch reactor were 23.6% at 80 °C and 21.9% at 65 °C, respectively for particle size diameter <0.5 mm when hexane was used as solvent. The kinetic of coconut waste oil extraction was found to be a first order mass transfer model. The ΔG, ΔS and ΔH values were 10.94–13.35 kJ/mol, 33.10–39.57 J/mol K and 0.12–1.25 kJ/mol, respectively shows that the extraction process was spontaneous, irreversible and endothermic based on thermodynamic parameters.
