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Synthesis, Self-Assembly And High-Pressure Properties Of Nanoparticles And Hybrid Nanocomposites, Lingyao Meng

Nanoscience and Microsystems ETDs

Nanoparticles have gained significant scientific interests owing to their unique structural dimensions, size- and shape-tunable properties, and numerous fascinating applications, from opto-electronics, sensor devices, to energy, environmental, and medical fields. Furthermore, the synergistic integration of other materials, including organic polymers, with nanoparticles provides new opportunities and strategies to obtain nanocomposites with superior properties and functionalities. While there is already significant research on the synthesis and characterizations of nanoparticles and hybrid nanocomposites, some research questions, such as how to design and control the interfacial morphology in polymer/nanoparticle hybrid nanocomposites, how to synthesize metal- organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles in well-defined and uniform …

Enhanced Water Electrolysis: Effect Of Temperature On The Oxygen Evolution Reaction At Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles Modified Glassy Carbon Electrodes, Aya Akl, Hany A. Elazab, Mohamed A. Sadek, Mohamed S. El-Deab

Chemical Engineering

Water splitting producing hydrogen and oxygen gases appears promising in view of the increasing need of renewable energy sources and storage strategies. Investigation of stable and highly efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is targeted in this study at cobalt oxide nanoparticle modified glassy carbon (nano-CoOx/GC) electrodes. The effect of the preparation (Tp) and measuring temperature (Tm) on the electrocatalytic activity of nano-CoOx/GC towards the OER is investigated under various operating conditions. Linear sweep voltammetry (LSV), cyclic voltammetry (CV) as well as SEM and XRD techniques were used to probe the electrocatalytic and morphological characteristics of nano-CoOx prepared under …

Automated 3d Reconstruction Using Optimized View-Planning Algorithms For Iterative Development Of Structure-From-Motion Models, Samuel Arce, Cory Vernon, Joshua Hammond, Valerie Newell, Joseph Janson, Kevin Franke, John Hedengren

Faculty Publications

Unsupervised machine learning algorithms (clustering, genetic, and principal component analysis) automate Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) missions as well as the creation and refinement of iterative 3D photogrammetric models with a next best view (NBV) approach. The novel approach uses Structure-from-Motion (SfM) to achieve convergence to a specified orthomosaic resolution by identifying edges in the point cloud and planning cameras that “view” the holes identified by edges without requiring an initial model. This iterative UAV photogrammetric method successfully runs in various Microsoft AirSim environments. Simulated ground sampling distance (GSD) of models reaches as low as 3.4 cm per pixel, and generally, …

High‐Tensile Strength, Composite Bijels Through Microfluidic Twisting, S. P. Kharal, Robert P. Hesketh, Martin F. Haase

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Departmental Research

Rope making is a millennia old technique to collectively assemble numerous weak filaments into flexible and high tensile strength bundles. However, delicate soft matter fibers lack the robustness to be twisted into bundles by means of mechanical rope making tools. Here, weak microfibers with tensile strengths of a few kilopascals are combined into ropes via microfluidic twisting. This is demonstrated for recently introduced fibers made of bicontinuous interfacially jammed emulsion gels (bijels). Bijels show promising applications in use as membranes, microreactors, energy and healthcare materials, but their low tensile strength make reinforcement strategies imperative. Hydrodynamic twisting allows to produce continuous …

0.03 V Electrolysis Voltage Driven Hydrazine Assisted Hydrogen Generation On Nico Phosphide Nanowires Supported Nicohydroxide Nanosheets, Mujie Li, Zhongyi Zhang, Hailang Xiong, Linan Wang, Shuxian Zhuang, Morris D. Argyle, Yang Tang, Xiaojin Yang, Yongmei Chen, Pingyu Wan, Maohong Fan

Faculty Publications

In order to decrease the electricity consumption of hydrogen generation, hydrazine-assisted water electrolysis is intensively investigated recently. Herein, hierarchical nanostructure of ultrathin NiCo(OH)_x nanosheets (NSs) that in-situ grown on the NiCoP nanowires (NWs) was deposited on nickel foam (NF) to construct NiCo(OH)_x@NiCoP/NF electrode. NiCoP NWs extend the surface area, spatial utilization of NF and enhance the electron conduction to the outmost NiCo(OH)_x NSs. NiCo(OH)_x NSs interlace to form regular mesoporous channels, which improve the structural stability and mass transfer rate. Moreover, NiCoP NWs enhance the adsorption of protons and the transfer of electrons, while NiCo(OH) …

Procedure Formalization For Constructing An Adaptive Control System With A Reference Model Based On The Lyapunov Function, Tulkin Vafoqulovich Botirov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Discusses the formalization of the procedure for constructing an adaptive control system with a reference model based on the Lyapunov function. It is shown that the asymptotic stability of the extended system of differential equations guarantees accurate tracking of the desired output signal of the model. At the same time, the expediency of analyzing the asymptotic stability of the system in extended space using the Lyapunov function is shown. The above algorithms help to stabilize the computational matrix inversion procedure and thereby increase the accuracy of estimating the adjustable parameter in an adaptive control system.

Developing Highly Efficient Industrial Contact Heat Exchanger, Khoshim Shayimovich Bakhronov, Abdumalik Abduvahobovich Akhmatov, Yorkin Bakhodirovich Kadirov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The paper presents the results of an experimental study of the intensification of heat transfer of a swirling flow in a cylindrical channel with two tangential and axial swirlers. During the experiments, such parameters were measured as: air flow in front of the vortex apparatus; hot water consumption; pressure drop in the vortex apparatus; temperature of working media at the inlet to the apparatus and at the outlet of it. A method for intensifying the heat transfer process, which is based on swirling a gas stream by its tangential supply, has been developed and investigated. Experimental studies of the intensity …

New Methods For Obtaining Quality Drinking Water In A Water Treatment Plant, Djaloliddin Nosirovich Muxiddinov, Nilufar Abdusomi Qizi Yunusova, Islom Abdisalim Ugli Daynovov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article discusses modern methods, the scientific justification and the study of effective technologies in water treatment schemes for the removal of pollution of natural and man-made origin to produce high-quality drinking water. And also the proposed water treatment plant has a high resource and the ability to effectively purify water from a large number of contaminants and can be used to purify and provide high-quality drinking water to small settlements and industrial facilities located away from transport highways, as well as residential facilities of social institutions, enterprises Catering.

Study Of Rheological Properties Of Solutions And Pulp During Dicalcium Phosphate Formation Process, Navruzbek Ibraimovich Khurramov, Tulkin Isamurodovich Nurmurodov, Nilufar Negboevna Bozorova, Zarifa Umarovna Karimova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article presents the rheological properties of suspensions obtained on the basis of nitric acid decomposition of unfired phosphorites of the Central Kyzylkum, as well as the chemical compositions of dicalcium phosphate and solid residues after the filtration process. The mass-spectral analysis of the pure dicalcium phosphate salt obtained by ammonization of the liquid part separated from the solid residue and subjected to filtration was studied.

Improving The Electrochemical Method Of Wastewater Treatment, Dilrabo Akramovna Muhammadieva, Diyor Asadullaevich Hadjibaev, Furkat Ilyasovich Erkabaev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

With an electrochemical method of wastewater treatment, the preliminary isolation of iron, calcium and magnesium compounds from them contributes to a more intensive recovery process. The purpose of this work is to improve the efficiency of electrochemical treatment of industrial wastewater contaminated with chromium(III) and chromium(VI) ions. The research has determined the optimal conditions for increasing the yield of chromium in the Park during electrochemical treatment of chromate-containing wastewater by using modified bentonite for pre - treatment of wastewater. Pre-softening of wastewater with modified bentonite before electrochemical treatment made it possible to increase the current yield of chromium from 17% …

Modeling Of Monitoring Systems Of Solar Power Stations For Telecommunication Facilities Based On Wireless Nets, Ilkhomjon Xakimovich Siddikov, Khalimjon Ergashevich Khujamatov, Doston Turayevich Khasanov, Ernazar Nurjamiyevich Reypnazarov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

In this paper described of modelling processes of the real-time remote monitoring system of solar power sources, modelled and investigated by wireless sensor nets of telecommunications devices. As a modelling environment was obtained Proteus software. In processes of modelling of the system, structure and a block diagram of the system were developed, each of elements is deleted to parts of the system and separately described. Specially created software for the research system. The structure of the system developed and software tested by modelling processes. The results of modelling of monitoring system presented in a virtual terminal, an oscillography, and a …

Methods For Ensuring The Stability Of Design Reliability In Rural Telecommunications Network During Its Operation, Akbar Daniyarovich Normurodov Mr.

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article discusses methods to ensure the stability of the design reliability of a rural telecommunications network during its operation. In rural areas, for a number of reasons, the power supply from the power supply network is interrupted at random times. In this regard, backup power sources are provided for the power supply of OLT equipment. To provide a telecommunication network with stable power supply, it is proposed to use solar sources of electricity.

Study Of Temperature Profile In Drying Process, Shaxnoza Abduvaxitovna Sultanova, Jasur Esirgapovich Safarov, Tojiniso Tursunboyevna Raxmanova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article describes the simulation of the temperature field in a wide range of structural and operational parameters of the drying process. A qualitatively new representation of the temperature field profile in the chamber is revealed. As a result of the experiments, criteria were found for the unevenness of the temperature profiles on the pallets of the dispersion of the temperature of the material and the slope of the approximating line at fixed values of the average temperature of the substance. In the course of the work, an interrelation between the criteria of unevenness was revealed, which is clearly manifested …

Distributed Information Space As An Associative Environment Of Communication Setting, Yusupbekov Rustambekovich Nodirbek, Shukhrat Manapovich Gulyamov, Nargiza Baxtiyorbekovna Usmanova, Malika Yuldashovna Doshchanova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Modeling the structure of a distributed network can be based on the architecture of an associative infocommunication network, which displays the processes and mechanisms of interaction of components in the corresponding nodes of the structure. It is shown that for the description and functional representation of a distributed network, it is appropriate to apply decomposition for the field of software engineering, the purpose of which is to create theories that interact with each other according to well-defined rules. A conceptual representation of the distributed space behavior model is given. The paper discusses the modeling of the evolutionary search.

Electronic Spam Filtering Based On Neural Networks, Tulkun Fayzievich Bekmuratov, Fayzullajon Bakhtiyorovich Botirov, Elshod Dilshod Ugli Haydarov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article analyzes the problem of filtering spam messages and addressing spam messages, Bayesian theorems based on artificial intelligence, LVQ algorithms (LVQ learning vector quantization) and a filtering scheme for systems based on neural networks. The direct construction of an effective neural network model of spam filtering using database recognition technology is considered. The parameters of access to the neural network how to include predefined statistical and non-statistical attributes of messages are given. The structure of neural network technology for classifying emails is also considered. The procedure for analyzing incoming data using the tool included in the analytical platform Deductor …

Image Processing Of Technological Objects, Lyudmila Petrovna Varlamova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article considers the problem of creating a smoke detection and fire detection system for technological objects. Fire detection is carried out using a vision system. Monitoring of technological objects is carried out using an unmanned aerial vehicle. For further actions, processing and classification of images is necessary. When observing the technological apparatuses of the chemical and petrochemical industry, problems arise associated with the large size, distribution and extent of objects. There may be situations in which there are violations of the technological regulations and, as a result, the occurrence of fire, fire and smoke. Using the technology of unmanned …

Analysis Of Information Security Methods In Biosystems And Application Of Intelligent Tools In Information Security Systems, Sherzod Sayfullaev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

In this paper, the methods of information protection in bio systems are studied. The paper considers the use of intelligent tools in information security systems and the use of adaptive information security systems. Several articles on the field of information protection in bio systems are analyzed. Disadvantages and advantages of neural network technologies in modern information security systems are described. The characteristics of bio systems and the specificity of DNA, the main features of the DNA code that provide information security and functional stability of bio systems data protection structure. Application of intelligent tools to create a comprehensive adaptive protection …

Synthesis Of Carbide Ceramics Via Reduction And Carburization Of Oxyanions Adsorbed Onto An Activated Carbon Matrix, Grant Wallace

Graduate Theses & Non-Theses

Carbide ceramics rank high among the hardest and most chemically resistant materials. Their ability to resist physical and chemical attack under conditions where more traditional materials fail make them very desirable for a number of industrial applications. Their use is limited, however, due to the expensive and energy-intensive methods required to produce them commercially.

A more versatile and energy-efficient process for commercial carbide production has been developed by synthesizing micron/sub-micron carbide ceramic particles through the adsorption and subsequent carburization of anions on an activated carbon matrix. Oxyanion solutions containing sodium tungstate, sodium molybdate, or sodium metasilicate are adsorbed onto activated …

The Response Of Synechococcus Sp. Pcc 7002 To Micro-/Nano Polyethylene Particles - Investigation Of A Key Anthropogenic Stressor, Mary C. Machado, Gina V. Vimbela, Tania T. Silva-Oliveira, Arijit Bose, Anubhav Tripathi

Chemical, Biomolecular, and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Microplastics or plastic particles less than 5 mm in size are a ubiquitous and damaging pol- lutant in the marine environment. However, the interactions between these plastic particles and marine microorganisms are just starting to be understood. The objective of this study was to measure the responses of a characteristic marine organism (Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002) to an anthropogenic stressor (polyethelene nanoparticles and microparticles) using molecular techniques. This investigation showed that polyethylene microparticles and nanoparticles have genetic, enzymatic and morphological effects on Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002. An RT-PCR analysis showed increases in the expression of esterase and hydro- lase genes …

What Difference Does A Catalyst Make?, Tammy Guthrie, Mike Jackson, Holly Haney

High School Lesson Plans

Students will use different catalysts for the decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide, to determine if different catalysts affect the energy that is generated during the reaction.