A Systems Biology Approach To Predict Phenotypes From Genotypes For Plants And Bacteria,
2024
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A Systems Biology Approach To Predict Phenotypes From Genotypes For Plants And Bacteria, Niaz Bahar Chowdhury
Dissertations and Doctoral Documents, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2023–
Predicting phenotypes from genotypes is a central challenge in systems biology in understanding how organisms respond to environmental and genetic changes. To address this, genome-scale metabolic models (GSMs) integrated with omics data and machine learning provide a comprehensive framework to connect genotype to phenotype. This dissertation utilizes these approaches in plants and bacterial systems, revealing key metabolic adaptations. In maize, a root-specific GSM reveals metabolic reprogramming under nitrogen stress, offering strategies for improving stress tolerance. Building on this, a multi-organ maize GSM of temperature stress identifies metabolic bottlenecks, providing targets to enhance crop resilience. Similarly, in rice, a grain-specific GSM …
Feasibility Study Of Perovskite Solid Electrolyte For Electrochemical Lithium-Ion Cells,
2024
University of South Carolina
Feasibility Study Of Perovskite Solid Electrolyte For Electrochemical Lithium-Ion Cells, Danyi Sun
Theses and Dissertations
To achieve a high energy density in lithium-ion batteries (LIB), replacing the graphite anode with lithium metal is essential, as it offers a theoretical capacity of 3840 mAh/g.(Q. Wang et al. 2021) However, the use of lithium metal anodes is restricted by the formation of lithium dendrites, which can cause short circuits.(Wood et al. 2016) Solid-state electrolytes present a viable alternative to conventional liquid electrolytes by potentially mitigating dendrite growth. Among these, the perovskite-type Li3/8Sr7/16Ta3/4Zr1/4O3 (LSTH) stands out due to its excellent ambient stability, although its synthesis, properties, and applications remain underexplored.(Y. Li et al. 2018) In this study, I …
Rational Catalyst Synthesis For Sustainable Energy Applications,
2024
University of South Carolina
Rational Catalyst Synthesis For Sustainable Energy Applications, Alaba Upe Ojo
Theses and Dissertations
Energy accounts for two-thirds of the global climate challenges. Effective utilization of green hydrogen or finding cleaner ways to improve energy generation is necessary to combat climate crisis and allow for a more sustainable future. This work evaluates three heterogeneous catalytic processes which contribute to a sustainable future. In chapter 2, we studied the hydrogenation of toluene to methylcyclohexane; a reaction that can potentially serve as a medium for hydrogen storage and help to overcome the safety challenges of transporting gaseous hydrogen. We found that palladium catalysts on certain carbons exhibited significantly enhanced toluene hydrogenation rates compared to activated carbons …
Conversion Of Fish Waste Oil Into Biofuel: An Experimental Study,
2024
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Conversion Of Fish Waste Oil Into Biofuel: An Experimental Study, Mahmoud A. Mohamed, Hany A. Elazab, Mamdouh A. Gadalla, Fatma A. Ashour
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works
Egypt is famous for its fish wealth, given its large coasts and freshwater resources, especially of Nile Tilapia and Mugilid fish. It was estimated that domestic fish production increased from 889 thousand tonnes in 2005 to 1620 thousand tonnes in 2016. Thousands of tonnes of fish are consumed yearly, generating substantial amounts of fish waste and residues. Some 26% of the fish consumed is a typical waste. Fish wastes have a significant role in many processes and applications. They are used as feedstock for producing fish meals, a major by-product of fish waste oil. Fish oil is extracted for medical …
Chinese Chemical Society: First Young Scholars' Symposium On Electrosynthesis Held Successfully,
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
Chinese Chemical Society: First Young Scholars' Symposium On Electrosynthesis Held Successfully, Chinese Society Of Electrochemistry (Cse)
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
Zhong-Qun Tian, Academician And Honorary Member Of Electrochemistry Committee Chinese Chemical Society, Achieved "Raman Lifetime Award",
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
Zhong-Qun Tian, Academician And Honorary Member Of Electrochemistry Committee Chinese Chemical Society, Achieved "Raman Lifetime Award", Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
2024 Tianmulake Advanced Anode Materials Innovation Forum And Sixth National Conference Of Advanced Battery Failure Analysis And Testing Technology Concluded Successfully,
2024
Chinese Chemical Society | Xiamen University
2024 Tianmulake Advanced Anode Materials Innovation Forum And Sixth National Conference Of Advanced Battery Failure Analysis And Testing Technology Concluded Successfully, Editorial Office Of J.Electrochem.
Journal of Electrochemistry
No abstract provided.
Electronic Communication Between Co And Ru Sites Decorated On Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Boost The Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction,
2024
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an 710021, Shaanxi, China
Electronic Communication Between Co And Ru Sites Decorated On Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Nanotubes Boost The Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction, Meng-Ting Gao, Ying Wei, Xue-Meng Hu, Wenj-Jie Zhu, Qing-Qing Liu, Jin-Yuan Qiang, Wan-Wan Liu, Ying Wang, Xu Li, Jian-Feng Huang, Yong-Qiang Feng
Journal of Electrochemistry
Designing highly efficient Pt-free electrocatalysts with low overpotential for an alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) remains a significant challenge. Here, a novel and efficient cobalt (Co), ruthenium (Ru) bimetallic electrocatalyst composed of CoRu nanoalloy decorated on the N-doped carbon nanotubes (CoRu@N-CNTs), was prepared by reacting fullerenol with melamine via hydrothermal treatment and followed by pyrolysis. Benefiting from the electronic communication between Co and Ru sites, the as-obtained CoRu@N-CNTs catalyst exhibited superior electrocatalytic HER activity. To deliver a current density of 10 mA·cm–2, it required an overpotential of merely 19 mV along with a Tafel slope of 26.19 mV·dec …
The Effectiveness Of Certain Biological Additives Considered By-Products Of The Food Industry In Baker’S Yeast Activation,
2024
Russian Biotechnological University (ROSBIOTECH), Russia, Moscow
The Effectiveness Of Certain Biological Additives Considered By-Products Of The Food Industry In Baker’S Yeast Activation, Nataliya E. Kulikova, Antonina G. Chernobrovina, Natalia N. Roeva
CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
One of the ways to increase the efficiency of the activation process of baking yeast is the use of waste and by-products of the food industry as nutrient media. The goal of the study was to develop ways to activate yeast in a nutrient medium with dietary supplements: potato cell sap, whey and quince pomace powder. We demonstrated the effectiveness of the use of biological additives (potato cell juice, quince pomace powder, whey), which are waste or by-products of the food industry to activate yeast. We have established that incubation in a nutrient medium with dietary supplements has a beneficial …
Immobilization Of Ni(Ii) On Amine-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica As Catalyst For Benzyl Alcohol Acetylation Reaction,
2024
Department of Chemistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
Immobilization Of Ni(Ii) On Amine-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica As Catalyst For Benzyl Alcohol Acetylation Reaction, Wardah Nabilah, Eko Sri Kunarti, Fajar Inggit Pambudi
Makara Journal of Science
In this study, amine-functionalized and Ni(II)-immobilized mesoporous silica materials were synthesized. This research aimed to synthesize mesoporous silica based on rice husk ash functionalized with amine and immobilized with Ni(II). The activity of amine-functionalized and Ni(II)-immobilized mesoporous silica materials was studied for the acetylation of benzyl alcohol with acetic anhydride as the acetylating agent. First, mesoporous silica was synthesized using rice husk ash using the sol–gel method, followed by amine functionalization using (3-aminopropyl)triethoxysilane (APTES) and Ni(II) immobilization through ultrasonic treatment. The results obtained showed that amine-functionalized and Ni(II)-immobilized mesoporous silica (SiO2/APTES/Ni(II)) were successfully synthesized, confirmed by Fourier transform …
Polyvinyl Alcohol–Red Cabbage Nanofibers As Ph-Responsive Freshness Sensors For Advanced Food Packaging Technology,
2024
Nanotechnology of Food Study Program, Polytechnic of AKA Bogor, Bogor 16154, Indonesia
Polyvinyl Alcohol–Red Cabbage Nanofibers As Ph-Responsive Freshness Sensors For Advanced Food Packaging Technology, Foliatini Foliatini, Singgih Wibowo, Henny Rochaeni, Suhartini Suhartini, Fachrurrazie Fachrurrazie, Arzzaq Imanda Prianditya, Pradnadia Putri Hadriansyah, Naura Athira Putri Siregar, Novi Nurpadilah, Putri Alfiani, Maudi Rahim, Endah Sriwahyuni
Makara Journal of Science
The development of innovative food packaging technologies, particularly those capable of monitoring freshness, has become increasingly important in the food industry. This research explores the development of a pH-responsive freshness sensor using polyvinyl alcohol–red cabbage (PVA/RC) nanofibers. The nanofibers are fabricated through the electrospinning technique and meticulously analyzed via scanning electron microscopy, Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The results underscore the fine structure of the nanofiber matrix, with an average diameter of ~68 nm. FTIR analysis substantiates the presence of anthocyanin compounds from RC within the PVA/RC nanofibers, which confirms the integration of beneficial components into …
Flexible Operation Of Nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems For Load Following And Water Desalination,
2024
Weber State University
Flexible Operation Of Nuclear Hybrid Energy Systems For Load Following And Water Desalination, An Ho, Blake W. Billings, John Hedengren, Kody M. Powell
Faculty Publications
Nuclear hybrid energy systems (NHES) have the potential to provide dependable and emission-free electricity to the grid while also increasing the flexibility and reliability of the electrical grid. Molten salt reactor (MSR) technology can provide consistent, carbon-free electricity while also increasing efficiency, security, and sustainability and reducing nuclear waste. This study investigates the integration of Molten Salt Reactors (MSR) and conventional Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) with desalination technologies: Direct Contact Membrane Distillation (DCMD), Multi-Stage Flash Distillation (MSFD), and Reverse Osmosis (RO). Dynamic first-principles models were developed and tested using real grid data from the New York Independent System Operator. The …
3d Bioactive Thiol-Norbornene Hydrogels For Guiding Stem Cell Mechanosensing And Differentiation,
2024
Rowan University
3d Bioactive Thiol-Norbornene Hydrogels For Guiding Stem Cell Mechanosensing And Differentiation, Arielle Gsell
U-RISE Undergraduate Theses
Hydrogels are soft, highly hydrated polymeric networks commonly used as biomaterial scaffolds in tissue engineering. To mimic the extracellular matrix of tissues, hydrogels can be chemically modified to incorporate either bioactive molecules such as peptides, or physically modified with crosslinkers to alter hydrogel stiffness and degradation. Hydrogels with defined characteristics can be synthesized using chemical reaction schemes such as photo-click chemistry, which offers spatial and temporal control over biochemical and physical properties. The goal of this thesis is to leverage thiol-norbornene click chemistry, a subtype of photo-click chemistry, to develop 3D hydrogels with biochemical and biophysical cues that guide mesenchymal …
Injectable Hydrogels That Can Measure Radiation At Body Temperature,
2024
Rowan University
Injectable Hydrogels That Can Measure Radiation At Body Temperature, Daniel Joseph Ball
Theses and Dissertations
Hydrogel-based radiation dosimeters are used to calibrate and validate radiation delivered by linear accelerators used in radiotherapy. Specifically, Fricke hydrogel-based dosimeters containing ferrous ion complexes oxidize upon exposure to radiation, leading to a change in optical density that can be measured via a color change in a photometric reagent. While gelatin-based Fricke hydrogels are routinely used to measure radiation, these hydrogels are unstable at body temperature, and it is currently not possible to noninvasively measure radiation dose inside a patient. This study reports the synthesis and characterization of self-forming hydrogels containing Fricke components that are stable at body temperature. The …
Glycerol-Free Biodiesel Via Catalytic Interesterification: A Pathway To A Netzero Biodiesel Industry,
2024
The British University in Egypt
Glycerol-Free Biodiesel Via Catalytic Interesterification: A Pathway To A Netzero Biodiesel Industry, Nessren Farrag, Omar Youssef Youssef, Esraa Khaled, Omar Aboelazayem
Chemical Engineering
Conventional biodiesel manufacturing uses alcohol as an acyl acceptor, resulting in glycerol as a side product. The increased demand for biodiesel has led to the production of a substantial surplus of glycerol, exceeding the market need. Consequently, glycerol is now being regarded as a byproduct, and in some cases, even as waste. The present study aims to suggest an economically viable and ecologically friendly approach for maintaining the viability of the biodiesel sector. This involves generating an alternative byproduct of higher value, rather than glycerol. Triacetin is produced through the interesterification of triglycerides with methyl acetate, and is a beneficial …
Use Of Pulsed Electric Fields And Hydrogen Peroxide For Pre And Postharvest Strategies To Reduce Microbial Loads On Fresh Produce,
2024
Rowan University
Use Of Pulsed Electric Fields And Hydrogen Peroxide For Pre And Postharvest Strategies To Reduce Microbial Loads On Fresh Produce, Zachary Rosenzweig
Theses and Dissertations
Several issues exist within the agricultural industry surrounding failure to prevent pathogen transfer to plants preharvest and failure to decontaminate foods postharvest. Fresh produce, like leafy greens, pose a large threat to public safety if contaminated because they are minimally processed and often eaten raw. Numerous outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce in recent decades, with irrigation water emerging as a potential source. These outbreaks have severe economic repercussions and can contribute to millions of hospitalizations and deaths each year, worldwide. This thesis focuses on the usage of pulsed electric fields (PEF) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as a means …
Structural Changes Likely Cause Chemical Differences Between Empty And Full Aav Capsids,
2024
Michigan Technological University
Structural Changes Likely Cause Chemical Differences Between Empty And Full Aav Capsids, Caryn Heldt, Molly A. Skinner, Ganesh S. Anand
Michigan Tech Publications
Due to the success of adeno associated viruses (AAVs) in treating single-gene diseases, improved manufacturing technology is now needed to meet their demand. The largest challenge is creating a process to separate empty and full capsids. Patients received larger capsid doses than necessary due to the presence of empty capsids. By enabling the better separation of empty and full capsids, patients would receive the greatest therapeutic benefit with the least amount of virus capsids, thus limiting potential side effects from empty capsids. The two most common empty/full separation methods used in downstream processing are ultracentrifugation and anion exchange chromatography. Both …
Techno-Economic And Multi-Objective Optimization Of A Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant Based On Rbc Integrated With Orc For Waste Heat Recovery,
2024
Edith Cowan University
Techno-Economic And Multi-Objective Optimization Of A Hydrogen Liquefaction Plant Based On Rbc Integrated With Orc For Waste Heat Recovery, Erfan Ghamati, Mehdi Khiadani, Barun Das
Research outputs 2022 to 2026
To comply with the trend of emission reduction and energy-saving in the industrial sector, a novel integration of the hydrogen liquefaction process based on reversed Brayton cycle (RBC) with the organic Rankine cycle (ORC), for waste heat recovery is proposed. The high temperature gas in the compressor outlet of RBC, which is typically wasted in air-coolers, is recovered in ORC and used as the heat source for power generation for the hydrogen liquefaction process. Thermodynamic analysis showed that compared to the conventional system COP increased by 17.95% from 0.11 to 0.14 and specific energy consumption (SEC) decreased by 16.33% from …
Electrochemical Investigation Of Moisture Byproducts In Molten Calcium Chloride,
2024
Brigham Young University - Provo
Electrochemical Investigation Of Moisture Byproducts In Molten Calcium Chloride, Rankin Shum, Marah Gragun, Tyler Williams, Devin Rappleye
Faculty Publications
Residual water in molten CaCl2 reacts to form different byproducts, such as HCl, which can impact the corrosivity of the salt and efficiency of electrochemical operations, such as electrolytic oxide reduction and electrorefining. The ability to detect and quantify these byproducts electrochemically can provide feedback on the efficacy of vacuum drying and other purification methods, as well as the impact of these byproducts on process operations. An electrochemical signal’s association with the production of H2 is verified and characterized using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and residual gas analysis. CV estimated a 2-electron exchange process associated with H2 production. CV …
Development Of Bio-Based Organogels For The Replacement Of Silicone Elastomers In Cosmetic & Personal Care Applications,
2024
Rowan University
Development Of Bio-Based Organogels For The Replacement Of Silicone Elastomers In Cosmetic & Personal Care Applications, Courtney A. Lemasney
Theses and Dissertations
Silicone elastomers (SE) are a major component in many cosmetic and personal care products, providing excellent spreading properties, leaving a dry, silky feel on the skin. Unfortunately, the manufacturing of silicone is a high energy consuming process, and these products are not biodegradable. Capryloyl/glycerin/sebacic acid (CGS) copolymers are an economical, nontoxic platform for synthesizing bio-based materials with tailored properties. These polyester networks are formed through esterification with water as its only side product. By altering feed ratios and reaction conditions, final products can vary from branched fluids to highly crosslinked elastomers. This thesis investigated controlling the crosslink density of the …
