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Bijels Made By Solvent Transfer Induced Phase Separation: Formation Principles And Transport, Stephen Boakye-Ansah

Theses and Dissertations

Bijels are made of non-equilibrium particle-stabilized emulsions with a bicontinuous arrangement of the constituent fluid phases. They spontaneously form through arrested spinodal decomposition in mixtures of partially miscible liquids and neutrally wetting colloidal particles. Soon after their discovery over 10 years ago, Prof. Mike Cates, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics, predicted their future use as continuously operated cross-flow reactors for chemical reactions between immiscible reactants.

Towards this goal, work in this thesis focuses on designing bijels via Solvent Transfer Induced Phase Separation (STrIPS) for microfluidic transport applications. Structure-function relationships of STrIPS bijels stabilized by silane functionalized nanoparticles are developed. In-situ surfactant …

Effects Of Temperature And Antioxidants On The Oxidation Of Biodiesel Derived From Waste Vegetable Oil, Randy L. Maglinao, Torrey J. Wagner, Keegan Duff

Faculty Publications

Biodiesel offers several environmental benefits and improvements to some fuel performance properties, but its poor oxidative stability has been a major concern. Currently, the accepted practice to improve biodiesel oxidative stability is the addition of antioxidants; numerous antioxidants have been studied but their effectiveness in inhibiting biodiesel oxidation is difficult to predict due to variation with resonance stability, solubility, reactivity, and volatility. To improve prediction efforts, this study explored the Rapid Small-Scale Oxidation Test (RSSOT) as a means to investigate how biodiesel oxidation is affected by antioxidant concentration and temperature, and compared its results with the oxidative stability index test. …

Study Of Recombinant Protein Fractions From The Bombyx Mori And Pichia Pastoris Using "Native Page" Method, Abdurhakhmanov Aloliddin, Sasmakov Sobirdjan, Khasanov Shuhrat, Ashirov Оybek

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

We have studied the recombinant protein fractions of ̴ 24-34 kDa obtained from Bombyx mori - silkworm larvae and yeast Pichia pastoris. Fractions, containing the recombinant proteins by gel-electrophoresis using the “Native PAGE” method, which allows for differentiation of proteins according to their natural (surface) charge and conformational properties were studied. The results showed that the recombinant protein fraction from Bombyx mori (̴ 34 kDa) consisted of four components and fraction from Pichia pastoris (̴ 24 kDa) consisted one component. The most optimal conditions for the “Native PAGE”- the main gel: Tris HCl (pH-8.8) 244 mM, Bis-Acrylamide 10%, TEMED 0.08%, …

Pressure-Compensated Temperature Control In Rectification Column, Norkobilov Adham, Turakulov Zafar, Kamolov Azizbek, Talipov Hojiakbar

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The focus of this work is to study the control of a rectification column (RC) for separating n-butane (nC4) and n-pentane (nC5) mixtures. Two control structures based on conventional temperature control (TC) and pressure-compensated control (PTC) structures are studied and compared using Aspentech software. The control performance of TC and PTC are investigated in terms of the control of component purities in both distillate and bottoms streams, under various disturbances in feed and pressure conditions. Due to pressure compensation, PTC is superior to TC in terms of purity and impurity control under disturbances in feed and pressure conditions. Accordingly, simulation …

Research Of Kinetic Characteristics Of The Process Of Decomposition Of Zinc Concentrate With Hydrochloric Acid, Rosilov Mansur, Deng Tianlong, Usmanov Ilham, Samadiy Murodjon

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of the study was the theoretical justification of the kinetic characteristics of the process of producing zinc chloride from zinc concentrate of the Khandiza deposit. For this, the effect of temperature and duration of the process of autoclave zinc extraction in a 28% hydrochloric acid solution was studied at a ratio of Zn: HCI = 1:1.1. Variable parameters were the temperature of 70, 80 and 90 °C and the duration of the leaching process of 6, 8 and 10 hours. The optimal parameters for the production of zinc chloride were determined.

The Study Of The Component Composition Of The Reaction Mixture Containing Formaldehyde Reaction Products, Hurramov Lochinbek, Alimukhamedova Nozima, Adilov Ravshan, Alimukhamedov Muzafar

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The aim of this work is to study the effect of the conditions of the reaction of monoethanolamine (Meol) with formaldehyde (FD) on the composition of the reaction mixture. Interaction of monoethanolamine with formaldehyde leads to the formation of N,N’,N”-tris(β-oxyethyl) hexahydro-S-triazine or N,N-bisoxazolidine. The type of final product was determined by the conditions of the reaction and the molar ratio of aminoalcohol:formaldehyde. The chromatogram of the vacuum-distilled final product obtained at the molar ratio of monoethanolamine:formaldehyde=1:1 shows on an individual compound with a retention time of 4.173 s. With increase in the molar ratio of monoethanolamine:formaldehyde=1: 2, the final product …

Study And Characterization Of Conductive Elastomers For Biomedical Applications, Hadis Gharacheh

Theses and Dissertations

Health issues have always been one of humankind's biggest challenges. Over the last century, there has been significant and monumental progress in health and biomedical science, with the end goal of alleviating and eliminating illnesses and ailments. For developing biomedical devices, polymers and elastomers group among other types of biomaterials have been highlighted to be used due to high flexibility, stability, biocompatibility, and mechanical and rheological characteristics. In this work, the characterization of acrylated poly glycerol_sebacate (PGSA) polymer conjugated with bio ionic liquid (BIL) was investigated. Results showed high biocompatibility, high printability with tunable mechanical, adhesive, and conductivity properties. For …

Investigation Of The Process Of Self-Discharge Acid Batteries, Asilbek Kiryigitovich Mamatkulov, Eldor Ikromovich Ruzmatov, Gulniso Yulchievna Zhumaeva, Furkat Ilyasovich Erkabaev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

In this study, investigations were conducted on the process of self-discharge of acidic car batteries. The dependence of battery discharge on environmental temperature has been studied. It was found that the self-discharge of batteries increases by up to 60% over 12 months when the temperature rises from +10⁰C to +40⁰С. Replacing the tin in the electrode alloy with a more electronegative metal has been shown to reduce the self-discharge process by up to 2% per month. Because, the self-discharge of electrode batteries made of lead-calcium alloy is relatively low, the consumption of working fluid is relatively …

Mathematical Modeling Of Thermal Processes Of Traction Asynchronous Engines For Diagnosis And Control Of Their Technical Condition, Nilufar Rabbanaqulovna Avezova, Javharbek Sulton Ugli Fayzullayev

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Mathematical models of thermal processes of traction asynchronous motors are developed. A traction asynchronous motor is considered as a thermal system consisting of three bodies (stator winding, stator magnetic core and rotor), which take into account the heat exchange not only between the corresponding bodies, but also the heat exchange between each body and the environment. It is shown that the steady excess of the stator winding temperature of a traction asynchronous motor depends on the multiplicity of the stator winding current, the coefficient of electrical energy loss, and also on the temperature coefficient of the resistance of the winding …

Research Properties Of Solving Problems Of Parametric Optimization, Dilnoz Tulkunovna Muhamediyeva

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

A model of parametric optimization with fuzzy initial information is constructed. The conditions and areas of application of the main methods of the theory of fuzzy sets in studies of parametric optimization are determined. A connection is established between the stability of parametric optimization problems and fuzzy optimization problems. An algorithm for solving problems by the method of parametric programming is developed for fuzzy given initial information. The admissible region of the parametric programming problem and the value of its objective function at each point of this region depend on the parameter t. A description of the method for solving …

Development Of A Control Device And Algorithm For Autonomous-Moving Systems, Farhod Qosimov, Ru Jiang, Dong Zhang, Mirkhalil Ismailov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The article is devoted to improving the control and algorithm for Autonomous moving systems. The function of the controller is to provide communication between the control computer and the actuator. The ATmega2560 microcontroller is selected as the main processor. The electrical diagram of additional devices of the microcontroller is formed. Printed circuit boards consisting of separate blocks are made on the basis of the electrical circuit. To exchange information with external systems and process the received data, a special algorithm for the microcontroller has been created. The microcontroller is programmed based on this algorithm. The analysis of the functioning of …

International Higher Education Cooperation Under Conditions Of Fuzzy Terminology: Intellectual Mobility Vector, Ulugbek Vasikovich Mannanov, Igor Ivanovich Gancherenok

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Terminology analysis of higher education internationalization process concerning joint educational programs is fulfilled. Fuzziness of used terminology is demonstrated. Joint higher education establishments development in the framework of fractal model is suggested as a strategic direction of higher education internationalization, enhancement of its quality and a concept of effective intellectual mobility.

Extraction Of Chitosan From Died Honey Bee Apis Mellifera, Gulnora Akmalovna Ixtiyarova, Dilshoda Azamovna Hazratova, Bobur Nosir O’G’Li Umarov, Oksana Muratbayevna Seytnazarova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

This article presents the results of obtaining biopolymers of chitin and chitosan from a new promising source- died honey bee apis mellifera. To obtain chitin, at the first stage, the protein (deproteination) and mineral (demineralization) constituents of subpestilence, i.e. put them in soluble state and removed. Demineralization was carried out with 2 M hudrochloric acid for 5 hours at room temperature. The process of deproteination is carried out by processing the crushed raw materials with 1 N sodium hudroxide solution for 1 hour at a temperature of 80⁰С. Each process was accompanied by washing the raw materials to …

Methods Of Organizing Energy-Closed Technology, Nadirbek Rustambekovich Yusupbekov, Shuxrat Manapovich Gulyamov, Yusuf Shodiyevich Avazov, Nasiba Djumabayevna Xodjiyeva

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The classification of methods for analyzing energy-technological processes is conducted Promising methods are considered: exergetic, thermo econometric, thermal diagram method, information-thermodynamic method, and method based on the consideration of the irreversible process of heat transfer of an object to the environment. A comparative assessment of the considered methods is given and the expediency of their use is justified.

Remote Measurement Of Plant Biomass By Picosecond Laser Radiation, Abdushukur Abdugafurovich Mukhamedov, Abdirashid Saribaevich Rysbaev, Shamsiddin Norchaevich Ernazarov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

A description is given of a high-speed optical recording system that uses a solid-state yttrium-aluminum garnet Nd3+ laser that generates a train of picosecond laser pulses. It is shown that by registering and temporarily scanning the secondary fluorescence radiation excited by a sequence of picosecond pulses, it is possible to remotely determine the biomass of plants based on a prematurely created bank of laboratory data.

Using Of Parametric Nonlinear Lc-Circuits In Stabilized Transducers Of The Number Of Phases, Ivan Mikhaylovich Bedritsky, Kamila Komilovna Jurayeva, Laziz Kholboboyevich Bozorov

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

The use of nonlinear circuits of an autoparametric nature with inductive and capacitive elements for obtaining the necessary phase shifts in single-phase-three-phase converters is considered. The amplitude-phase relations between the stresses of windings located on different rods of a three-core core are obtained. The conditions under which it is possible to stabilize the stresses of the artificial phases of the Converter, as well as the phase shifts between them, are shown.

Synergetic Control Of Nonlinear Dynamic Objects, Isomiddin Siddikov, Komil Usmanov, Noilakhon Yakubova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

Considers the synthesis of effective control algorithms for a chemical reactor, which is the main one in the production of butyl alcohol. The method based on synergetic approach for transferring the apparatus from one capacity to another (specified) maintaining the required quality of the target component is proposed in order to ensure the stabilization of the concentration of target component at the outlet of the reactor under the conditions of uncertain disturbances affecting to an object. A mathematical model of the process based on a stoichiometric matrix taking into account the physicochemical properties of the process is developed. The control …

Application Of A Convolutional Neural Networks For Images Recognition, Avazjon Rakhimovich Marakhimov, Lyudmila Petrovna Varlamova

Chemical Technology, Control and Management

In the problems of image recognition, various approaches used when the image is noisy and there is a small sample of observations. The paper discusses nonparametric recognition methods and methods based on deep neural networks. This neural network allows you to collapse images, to perform downsampling as many times as necessary. Moreover, the image recognition speed is quite high, and the data dimension is reduced by using convolutional layers. One of the most important elements of the application of convolutional neural networks is training. The article gives the results of work on the application of convolutional neural networks. The work …

Smart Drugs:Improving Healthcare Using Smart Pill Box For Medicine Reminder And Monitoring System, Diaa Salama Abdul Minaam, Mohamed Abd-Elfattah

Future Computing and Informatics Journal

Many medical errors are due to the fact that people in charge of patient or elder's medication have to deal with sorting huge amounts of pills each day. This paper consists on the conception, design and creation of a pillbox prototype intended to solve this deficiency in the medical area as it has the ability of sorting out the pills by itself as well as many other advanced features, with this device being intended to be used by hospitals or retirement homes. This medication pill box is focused on patients who frequently take medications or vitamin supplements, or attendants who …

Metabolic Network Analysis Of Filamentous Cyanobacteria, Daniel Alexis Norena-Caro

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Cyanobacteria were the first organisms to use oxygenic photosynthesis, converting CO₂ into useful organic chemicals. However, the chemical industry has historically relied on fossil raw materials to produce organic precursors, which has contributed to global warming. Thus, cyanobacteria have emerged as sustainable stakeholders for biotechnological production. The filamentous cyanobacterium Anabaena sp. UTEX 2576 can metabolize multiple sources of Nitrogen and was studied as a platform for biotechnological production of high-value chemicals (i.e., pigments, antioxidants, vitamins and secondary metabolites). From a Chemical engineering perspective, the biomass generation in this organism was thoroughly studied by interpreting the cell as a microbial …

Data-Driven Modeling And Prediction For Reservoir Characterization And Simulation Using Seismic And Petrophysical Data Analyses, Xu Zhou

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This study explores the application of data-driven modeling and prediction in reservoir characterization and simulation using seismic and petrophysical data analyses. Different aspects of the application of data-driven modeling methods are studied, which include rock facies classification, seismic attribute analyses, petrophysical properties prediction, seismic facies segmentation, and reservoir dimension reduction.

The application of using petrophysical well logs to predict rock facies is explored using different data analytics methods including decision tree, random forest, support vector machine and neural network. Different models are trained from a set of well logs and pre-interpreted rock facies data. Among the compared methods, the random …

Probing Counterion Condensation Phenomena In Nanostructured Thin Film Block Copolymer And Random Copolymer Electrolytes, Qi Lei

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation describes advanced metrology and molecular dynamics simulations for quantifying counterion condensation in block copolymer electrolyte thin films. The fraction of condensed counterions (f_c) were quantified in nanostructured block copolymer electrolyte (BCE) and random copolymer electrolyte (RCE) thin films with new and established experimental techniques. The transition between the osmotic-controlled regime and condensation-controlled regime in BCEs and RCEs was identified using solution uptake measurements via a quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) and environmental grazing incidence small-angle x-ray scattering (GI-SAXS). The activity coefficients of ions in thin film were quantified experimentally and these values matched predictions from Manning’s Theory …

Synthesis And Evaluation Of Catalytic Application Of Porous Resin, Mahboubeh Nabavinia

Theses and Dissertations

The abilities to tailor catalytic functional groups and chemical characteristics onto a robust polymer structure make mesoporous phenolic resins great candidates for catalytic support applications. The use of a template synthesis method for configuring a catalytic structure is neither commercially nor environmentally friendly. In this Ph.D. thesis, new one-pot template-free methods for synthesizing mesoporous metal-doped phenol-formaldehyderesin were developed. The methods facilitate scaling for industrial catalytic applications in pharmaceutical, environmental, and medical applications. Heterogeneous palladium centered catalytic mesoporous structures were synthesized by a single-stage template-free method. BET adsorption measurements, SEM, EDX, XPS, and TEM were used to study the surface area, …

Copper Electrodeposition From Deep Eutectic Solvents —Voltammetric Studies Providing Insights Into The Role Of Substrate: Platinum Vs Glassy Carbon, Rohan Akolkar

Faculty Scholarship

We report on the effect of the substrate on electrochemical deposition of Cu from deep eutectic solvent ethaline. We investigated the polarization behavior during electrodeposition of Cu on Pt and glassy carbon (GC) from both Cu2+ and Cu+ containing ethaline using cyclic voltammetry (CV). Formation of bulk Cu deposits on both substrates underwent nucleation and growth processes; however, the nucleation was considerably sluggish on GC compared to Pt. While experiments in Cu+ solutions indicated that coalescence of Cu islands on Pt is a slow process and that its surface may not be fully covered by Cu, such determination of Cu …

Water Purification Device And A Method Of Decontaminating A Water Supply, Dibakar Bhattacharyya, Li Xiao

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Patents

A water purification device is provided in the form of a hydrogel matrix containing immobilized nanoparticles that are directly synthesized in-situ in the hydrogel matrix. The hydrogel matrix is temperature sensitive, such that swelling draws in pollutants that are captured by the nanoparticles, while deswelling releases purified water. A related method of decontaminating the water supply contaminated with a target pollutant is also disclosed.

Catalytic Esterification Of Palm-Based Lauric Acid Diethylene Glycol Via Microwave Heating, Abas Noor Azeerah

Student Works (2020-2029)

Diethylene glycol esters of fatty acids are mixtures of diethylene glycol mono- and di-esters of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids derived from edible oils and fats. The products are produced either by direct esterification of diethylene glycol with fatty acids or by transesterification of diethylene glycol with oils or fats. This study involved in maximizing the conversion of lauric acid to glycol ester via esterification with diethylene glycol, aided by calcined Zn-Mg-Al catalyst in a 250-ml reactor using both conventional and microwave heating. Preliminary catalytic screening involving tin (II) oxalate, Amberlyst-15 and calcined Zn-Mg-Al catalysts in esterification of lauric acid …

Analysis And Optimization Of Colorimetric Nanosensors For Rapid Detection Of Microbes In Water, Ruby A. Lang

Master's Theses

Access to safe water is a basic human right recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010 (WHO, 2020). However, a least 2.2 billion people globally still are without safely managed water services meaning they use a drinking water source that can be contaminated with faeces (WHO, 2020). With such a pressing global health issue, it is clear that improvement to water systems is important and required in the Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, to improve water systems and prove they are safe water sources, water quality testing must occur. A solution to this issue is the …

A Review Of The Latest Insights Into The Mechanism Of Action Of Strontium In Bone, Daniella Marx, Alireza Rahimnejad Yazdi, Marcello Papini, Mark R. Towler

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Interest in strontium (Sr) has persisted over the last three decades due to its unique mechanism of action: it simultaneously promotes osteoblast function and inhibits osteoclast function. While this mechanism of action is strongly supported by in vitro studies and small animal trials, recent large-scale clinical trials have demonstrated that orally administered strontium ranelate (SrRan) may have no anabolic effect on bone formation in humans. Yet, there is a strong correlation between Sr accumulation in bone and reduced fracture risk in post-menopausal women, suggesting Sr acts via a purely physiochemical mechanism to enhance bone strength. Conversely, the local administration of …

The Role Of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) In Management Of Bone Loss And Infection In Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Review, Leyla Hasandoost, Omar Rodriguez, Adel Alhalawani, Paul Zalzal, Emil H. Schemitsch, Stephen D. Waldman, Marcello Papini, Mark R. Towler

Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is widely used in joint arthroplasty to secure an implant to the host bone. Complications including fracture, bone loss and infection might cause failure of total knee arthroplasty (TKA), resulting in the need for revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). The goals of this paper are: (1) to identify the most common complications, outside of sepsis, arising from the application of PMMA following rTKA, (2) to discuss the current applications and drawbacks of employing PMMA in managing bone loss, (3) to review the role of PMMA in addressing bone infection following complications in rTKA. Papers published between …

Designing Metal-Organic Frameworks For Natural Gas Storage And Delivery, Labeeb Mohammed Ali

Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Theses

Natural gas is major resource in UAE, constitute about 90% methane and as compared to other fossil fuels, it is more environmentally friendly. Energy demand from natural gas can be projected to exceed two hundred exajoules per year in 2040. In the UAE, many natural gas filling stations are already built for utilizing natural gas as a vehicle transportation fuel where these materials have potential applications to store and deliver this fuel. This research aims to study various kinds of Metal-Organic Frameworks, and to investigate adsorption properties for the storage of natural gas and its delivery. MOFs possess porous material …