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Smart Manufacturing In Chemicals, Shehan S. Makani
Smart Manufacturing In Chemicals, Shehan S. Makani
STEM for Success Showcase
The chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors are evolving toward intelligent, adaptive production systems. This white paper explores how AI-enabled machinery and connected equipment are transforming chemical process efficiency, product quality, and sustainability. Drawing from conceptual case studies at ChemRich USA and ChemeNova LLC, we propose a framework where AI models interface with real-time machine data from centrifuges, filters, reactors, and mixers to enhance formulation, reduce downtime, and enable on-demand customization. The result is a more agile, data-driven, and sustainable manufacturing paradigm.
Thermal Stability Analysis Of Aqueous Ionic Amines For Sustainable Co2 Capture, Li Hua Zang, Keegan Everitt, Kevin West, Brooks D. Rabideau, Breanna Dobyns, James Davis
Thermal Stability Analysis Of Aqueous Ionic Amines For Sustainable Co2 Capture, Li Hua Zang, Keegan Everitt, Kevin West, Brooks D. Rabideau, Breanna Dobyns, James Davis
Shelby Hall Graduate Research Forum Posters
In closed air cabin atmospheres such as those of spacecraft, CO₂ accumulation jeopardizes crew respiratory function and may gradually affect sensitive equipment, making effective air revitalization critical. Traditional CO₂ capture methods like monoethanolamine (MEA) efficiently capture CO₂ but suffer from high volatility, leading to solvent loss and unpleasant odor, as well as corrosion and degradation, requiring frequent replacement. These flaws demand eco-friendly, durable alternatives. This study addresses these limitations by exploring a series of aqueous ionic amines (AIAs), salts similar to MEA in CO₂ capture efficiency but with improved thermal stability—crucial for preventing degradation under high regeneration temperatures and prolonged …