Examination And Improvement Of The Taguchi-Based Nanofluids Impact On Co2 Absorption Using Al2o3 Nanoparticles, 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology
Examination And Improvement Of The Taguchi-Based Nanofluids Impact On Co2 Absorption Using Al2o3 Nanoparticles, Safa Waleed Shakir, Saif Saleh Hussein, Shaymaa Hasan Khazaal, Hyder Akram Al-Naseri, Ahmed Mohammed Ahmed, Rana Najah Hachim, Muthanna Hikmat Al-Dahhan
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
In this study, a batch absorption reactor was used to evaluate the nanofluid of a binary aqueous solution of monoethanolamine and 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (MEA/AMP) with nanoparticles of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) as a solvent used to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from simulated flue gas. Furthermore, the application of the Taguchi experiment design method determined the optimal conditions for the absorption process. This research focuses on the CO2 absorption process and the optimal conditions related to nanoparticle addition. The main effects of using nanofluid were investigated. The concentration of nanoparticles, nanoparticle size, and stirrer speeds were …
Recent Progress In Microencapsulation Technology And Its Applications In Petroleum Industry, 2024 Edith Cowan University
Recent Progress In Microencapsulation Technology And Its Applications In Petroleum Industry, Jingyi Zhu, Jiayu He, Jie Zhou, Zhaozhong Yang, Xiaogang Li, Ying Li, Zhenjiang You
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Oilfield chemicals play a pivotal role in optimizing the development of oil and gas resources. Emerging technologies for the controlled release of these chemicals have captured considerable interest among petroleum engineers. Microencapsulation, a method widely employed for controlled release in various industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture, is gaining traction in the realm of oil and gas exploitation. This paper provides a comprehensive review of encapsulation technologies, including solvent evaporation, coacervation, and polymerization methods. Special emphasis is placed on recent advancements in the applications of microcapsules within the oil and gas sector. Given the profound impact of release behavior …
Fatigue Performance Of 3d-Printed Poly-Lactic-Acid Bone Scaffolds With Triply Periodic Minimal Surface And Voronoi Pore Structures, 2024 Edith Cowan University
Fatigue Performance Of 3d-Printed Poly-Lactic-Acid Bone Scaffolds With Triply Periodic Minimal Surface And Voronoi Pore Structures, Hamed Bakhtiari, Alireza Nouri, Majid Tolouei-Rad
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Bone scaffolds serve a crucial role in tissue engineering, particularly in facilitating bone regeneration where natural repair is insufficient. Despite advancements in the fabrication of polymeric bone scaffolds, the challenge remains to optimize their mechanical resilience. Specifically, research on the fatigue behaviour of polymeric bone scaffolds is scarce. This study investigates the influence of pore architecture on the mechanical performance of poly-lactic-acid (PLA) scaffolds under quasi-static and cyclic compression. PLA scaffolds with a 60% porosity were fabricated using extrusion-based 3D printing in various designs: Gyroid, Lidinoid, Fischer–Koch, IWP, and Voronoi. Results demonstrated that Gyroid scaffolds had the highest compressive strength …
Dual Modification Of Reverse Osmosis Membranes With Nh2-Mil-125 And Functionalised Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes For Enhanced Nanoplastic Removal, 2024 Edith Cowan University
Dual Modification Of Reverse Osmosis Membranes With Nh2-Mil-125 And Functionalised Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes For Enhanced Nanoplastic Removal, Javad Farahbakhsh, Mohadeseh Najafi, Mitra Golgoli, Seyedeh Zahra Haeri, Mehdi Khiadani, Amir Razmjou, Masoumeh Zargar
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The present study describes a novel double-modified strategy for developing high-performance thin-film composite reverse osmosis (TFC-RO) membranes by incorporating titanium-based metal organic frameworks (NH2-MIL-125) and functionalised multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) into the support layer and selective layer, respectively. Initially, the support layer was subjected to successive modifications using NH2-MIL-125 mixed with polysulfone (PSF) in dimethylformamide DMF solution to investigate their impact on the performance and properties of the support layer and resultant TFC-RO membranes. Results indicated that the new structure of the modified support layer had significant influences on the developed TFC-RO membranes. Notably, the pristine PSF support exhibited a …
Mixed Potential Sensor For Natural Gas Leak Detection Design, Manufacturing, And Simulation, 2024 University of New Mexico
Mixed Potential Sensor For Natural Gas Leak Detection Design, Manufacturing, And Simulation, Sleight Halley
Chemical and Biological Engineering ETDs
There is a need for a low-cost robust sensor accurately detecting leaks from oil and gas infrastructure. This work presents the development of an electrochemical sensor based on an yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) electrolyte with La0.87Sr0.13CrO3, Indium Tin Oxide (In2O3 90 wt%, SnO2 10 wt%), Au, Pt electrodes. Selectivity to target gasses of the three sensing electrodes in conjunction with machine learning allows for the accurate discrimination between possible methane sources as well as the quantification of methane concentration. Sensor sensitivity is improved through a low-ionic conductivity substrate of magnesia …
Professor Yong Yang, The Editorial Board Member Of Journal Of Electrochemistry, Is Elected As A Fellow Of The Electrochemical Society, 2024 Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
Professor Yong Yang, The Editorial Board Member Of Journal Of Electrochemistry, Is Elected As A Fellow Of The Electrochemical Society, Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
Kai Wu, The Editorial Board Member Of Journal Of Electrochemistry And Chief Scientist Of Catl, Receives The National Science And Technology Progress Award, 2024 Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
Kai Wu, The Editorial Board Member Of Journal Of Electrochemistry And Chief Scientist Of Catl, Receives The National Science And Technology Progress Award, Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
First Announcement Of 76th Annual Meeting Of The International Society Of Electrochemistry, 2024 Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
First Announcement Of 76th Annual Meeting Of The International Society Of Electrochemistry, Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
Series Reports (1/4): Advancements In Electrochemical Energy Conversions At Prof Wei’S Group Of Chongqing University: High-Performance Oxygen Reduction Catalysts For Fuel Cells, 2024 State Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Power Sources (Chongqing University); College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
Series Reports (1/4): Advancements In Electrochemical Energy Conversions At Prof Wei’S Group Of Chongqing University: High-Performance Oxygen Reduction Catalysts For Fuel Cells, Fa-Dong Chen, Zhuo-Yang Xie, Meng-Ting Li, Si-Guo Chen, Wei Ding, Li Li, Jing Li, Zi-Dong Wei
Journal of Electrochemistry
Two major challenges, high cost and short lifespan, have been hindering the commercialization process of low-temperature fuel cells. Professor Wei’s group has been focusing on decreasing cathode Pt loadings without losses of activity and durability, and their research advances in this area over the past three decades are briefly reviewed herein. Regarding the Pt-based catalysts and the low Pt usage, they have firstly tried to clarify the degradation mechanism of Pt/C catalysts, and then demonstrated that the activity and stability could be improved by three strategies: regulating the nanostructures of the active sites, enhancing the effects of support materials, and …
Sorbitol-Electrolyte-Additive Based Reversible Zinc Electrochemistry, 2024 Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Materials Chemistry (Ministry of Education), Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage Center (RECAST), College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
Sorbitol-Electrolyte-Additive Based Reversible Zinc Electrochemistry, Qiong Sun, Hai-Hui Du, Tian-Jiang Sun, Dian-Tao Li, Min Cheng, Jing Liang, Hai-Xia Li, Zhan-Liang Tao
Journal of Electrochemistry
The unstable zinc (Zn)/electrolyte interfaces formed by undesired dendrites and parasitic side reactions greatly hinder the development of aqueous zinc ion batteries. Herein, the hydroxy-rich sorbitol was used as an additive to reshape the solvation structure and modulate the interface chemistry. The strong interactions among sorbitol and both water molecules and Zn electrode can reduce the free water activity, optimize the solvation shell of water and Zn2+ ions, and regulate the formation of local water (H2O)-poor environment on the surface of Zn electrode, which effectively inhibit the decomposition of water molecules, and thus, achieve the thermodynamically stable …
Operational Energy Solutions For A 21st Century Battlefield, 2024 US Air Force Academy/ Purdue University
Operational Energy Solutions For A 21st Century Battlefield, Nestor R. Levin
Space and Defense
Development of alternative energy storage and distribution capacity for the modern battlefield is a major national security interest.
Effect Of Flow Velocity On Clogging Induced By Coal Fines In Saturated Proppant Packs: A Transition From Surface Deposition To Bridging, 2024 Edith Cowan University
Effect Of Flow Velocity On Clogging Induced By Coal Fines In Saturated Proppant Packs: A Transition From Surface Deposition To Bridging, Fansheng Huang, Fengbin Wang, Shuxun Sang, Shiqi Liu, Zhenjiang You
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Hydraulic fracturing is a widely used technique to enhance the production of coalbed methane reservoirs. However, a common issue is the invasion of coal fines into proppant packs, leading to pore clogging and reduced conductivity. This study investigated the impact of flow velocity on clogging by coal fines in saturated proppant packs to optimize the flow velocity and alleviate clogging during dewatering. Clogging experiments induced by coal fines were conducted on saturated proppant packs with varying superficial velocities. Throughout each experiment, the permeability and effluent concentration were monitored, and the process of clogging was visually observed using an optical microscope. …
Activity: Students Find Conceptual Errors In Ai Output, 2024 Washington University in St. Louis
Activity: Students Find Conceptual Errors In Ai Output, Janie Brennan
Generative AI Teaching Activities
Instructor asks ChatGPT questions related to a key concept to find one where ChatGPT has conceptual errors. Ask students to find the errors and explain them.
Emulsion Liquid Membrane (Elm) Enhanced By Nanoparticles And Ionic Liquid For Extracting Vanadium Ions From Wastewater, 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology
Emulsion Liquid Membrane (Elm) Enhanced By Nanoparticles And Ionic Liquid For Extracting Vanadium Ions From Wastewater, Qusay Al-Obaidi, Nora Yehia Selem, Muthanna H. Al-Dahhan
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Emulsion liquid membrane (ELM) stands out as an extraction process that has drawn much attention due to its promising prospects in industrial wastewater treatment technology. Nevertheless, the pivotal challenge is to reach high membrane stability to overcome the obstacle of applying ELM at the industrial scale. In this study, ELM was boosted by using nanoparticles (superparamagnetic iron oxide (Fe2O3)) in the stripping phase (W1) and ionic liquid (1-methyl-3-octyl-imidazolium-hexafluorophosphate [OMIM][PF6) in the oil phase (O) for recovering/extracting vanadium from synthetic wastewater to near completion and at the same time enhancing emulsion stability to be appropriate for industrial …
Dynamic Metabolic Flux Analysis Amidst Data Variability: Sphingolipid Biosynthesis Case Study In Arabidopsis Thaliana Cell Cultures, 2024 University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Dynamic Metabolic Flux Analysis Amidst Data Variability: Sphingolipid Biosynthesis Case Study In Arabidopsis Thaliana Cell Cultures, Abraham Boluwatife Osinuga
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Sphingolipids are pivotal for plant development and stress responses. Growing interest has been directed towards fully comprehending the regulatory mechanisms of the sphingolipid pathway. In this study, we explore its de novo biosynthesis and homeostasis in Arabidopsis thaliana cell cultures, shedding light on fundamental metabolic mechanisms. Employing 15N isotope labeling and quantitative dynamic modeling approach, we obtained data with notable variations and developed a regularized and constraint-based Dynamic Metabolic Flux Analysis (r-DMFA) framework to predict metabolic shifts due to enzymatic changes. Our analysis revealed key enzymes such as sphingoid-base hydroxylase (SBH) and long-chain-base kinase …
Rock Structural Changes Monitored By Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors And Nuclear Magnetic Resonance During Static And Dynamic Carbonated Brine Core Flooding Experiments, 2024 Edith Cowan University
Rock Structural Changes Monitored By Fibre Bragg Grating Sensors And Nuclear Magnetic Resonance During Static And Dynamic Carbonated Brine Core Flooding Experiments, Bruno Da Silva Falcão, Lionel Esteban, Ausama Giwelli, Ahmed Al-Yaseri, Alireza Keshavarz, Jeremie Dautriat, Stephanie Vialle, Stefan Iglauer
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
One proposed solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is the capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CCS) in geological formations such as depleted oil and gas reservoirs. Injected carbon dioxide (CO2) forms carbonic acid once dissolved in the formation water, which can lead to dissolution of certain types of rock minerals. This may weaken rock geomechanical properties that can jeopardize the safety of long-term storage. In this work, the use of Fibre Bragg Grating (FBG) sensors associated with Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) was investigated to measure the change in rock strain during core flooding experiments. Optical fibres were glued onto …
Characteristics Of Pyrolysis Products Of California Chaparral And Their Potential Effect On Wildland Fires, 2024 Brigham Young University - Provo
Characteristics Of Pyrolysis Products Of California Chaparral And Their Potential Effect On Wildland Fires, Mahsa Alizadeh, David R. Weise, Thomas H. Fletcher
Faculty Publications
The aim of this study was to investigate the pyrolysis of selected California foliage and estimate the energy content of the released volatiles to show the significance of the pyrolysis of foliage and its role during wildland fires. While the majority of the volatiles released during the pyrolysis of foliage later combust and promote fire propagation, studies on the energy released from combustion of these compounds are scarce. Samples of chamise (Adenostoma fasciculatum), Eastwood’s manzanita (Arctostaphylos glandulosa), scrub oak (Quercus berberidifolia), hoaryleaf ceanothus (Ceanothus crassifolius), all native to southern California, and sparkleberry …
Induction Vacuum Swing Adsorption Over Magnetic Sorbent Monoliths And Extrudates For Ethylene/Ethane Separation, 2024 Missouri University of Science and Technology
Induction Vacuum Swing Adsorption Over Magnetic Sorbent Monoliths And Extrudates For Ethylene/Ethane Separation, Khaled Baamran, Usman Shareef, Fateme Rezaei
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Electrification of adsorption processes is emerging as an adaptable solution for future gas separations. This study develops magnetic sorbent structures for use in induction vacuum swing adsorption (IVSA) process specifically designed for olefin/paraffin separation. Two sorbents, namely Fe3O4/ZIF-7 (ethane-selective) and Fe3O4/13X (ethylene-selective) were developed and formulated into extrudates (Fe20/ZIF-7-P) and monoliths (Fe20/13X-M), and tested under different regeneration scenarios, including simultaneous and subsequent induction-evacuation, induction only, and evacuation only. The dynamic adsorption results demonstrated that regeneration under subsequent induction-evacuation improves desorption rate and capability. Under this regeneration scenario, Fe …
High–Strength Porous Tinbzrtafe Alloys Fabricated By Sintering Of Nanocomposite Powder Precursor With Space Holder Technique, 2024 Edith Cowan University
High–Strength Porous Tinbzrtafe Alloys Fabricated By Sintering Of Nanocomposite Powder Precursor With Space Holder Technique, Yuhua Li, Yuxin He, Rong Zhao, Libin Niu, Juxin Qu, Lai Chang Zhang
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
Although introducing high porosity in biomedical Ti alloys can reduce their elastic modulus and promote new bone ingrowth, relieving the stress–shielding effect and implant failure, this also causes a decline in the alloys’ mechanical strength. In this work, a new preparation method for the high–strength and high–porosity Ti65Nb23.33Zr5Ta1.67Fe5 (TNZTF, at.%) alloy was suggested by sintering nanocomposite powder precursor in combination with the use of a space holder technique, in which NH4HCO3 is adopted to achieve a porous structure. The highly porous TNZTF alloy possesses a homogeneous fine–grained microstructure consisting of equiaxed α–Ti and a small amount of FeTi2, the latter …
Preparation, Reaction Mechanism And Microwave-Absorbing Application Of Functional Transition Metal Carbide/Nitride Ceramic Materials, 2024 Edith Cowan University
Preparation, Reaction Mechanism And Microwave-Absorbing Application Of Functional Transition Metal Carbide/Nitride Ceramic Materials, Zhengbo Xu, Shu Qing Kou, Bai Xin Dong, Xinmiao Zhong, Hongyu Yang, Lin Liu, Ruifen Guo, Shi Li Shu, Feng Qiu, Lai Chang Zhang
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
The explosive growth of wireless communications and electronic devices has brought electromagnetic radiation's harmfulness and hidden trouble to light, which has a major impact on electrical equipment's ability to function normally. MXene, a material with favorable features like conductivity, a unique two-dimensional multiple-layer structure and abundant surface functional groups, has made it a viable contender for high-performance microwave-absorbers. This article introduces the synthesis strategy of MXene/MXene-based materials and their parent phase MAX, comprehensively summarizes and analyzes the current progress in the study on the microwave-absorbing properties of MXene/MXene-based materials, analyzes the main problems and bottlenecks. Future research directions for MXene …