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A review on microwave-assisted synthesis of adsorbents and its application in the removal of water pollutants
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2021 , Article Review)
The use of conventional heating techniques in adsorbents preparation involves long synthesis time, high energy consumption, high cost and material fast firing. Recently, Microwave heating technique has been used to replace ...
Energy efficiency of direct contact membrane distillation
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2018 , Article Review)
Membrane distillation (MD) is a promising technology due to its ability to function using low temperature differences and low-quality heat sources, thus allowing it to operate on solar or waste heat. The flux and energy ...
Artificial neural networks for predicting hydrogen production in catalytic dry reforming: A systematic review
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MDPI AG
, 2021 , Article Review)
Dry reforming of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and biological compounds is one of the most promising and effective avenues to increase hydrogen (H2 ) production. Catalytic dry reforming is used to facilitate the reforming process. ...
Ionic liquids application for wastewater treatment and biofuel production: A mini review
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2021 , Article Review)
Commonly described as ionic compounds that are fluid below 100 C, Ionic Liquids (ILs) have found its application in several fields of science and engineering. Formerly limited in its use for electrochemical purposes, ILs ...
Metal-organic frameworks as a platform for CO2 capture and chemical processes: Adsorption, membrane separation, catalytic-conversion, and electrochemical reduction of CO2
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MDPI
, 2020 , Article Review)
The continuous rise in the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide gas (CO2) is of significant global concern. Several methodologies and technologies are proposed and applied by the industries to mitigate the emissions ...
Key applications and potential limitations of ionic liquid membranes in the gas separation process of CO2, CH4, N2, H2 or mixtures of these gases from various gas streams
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MDPI AG
, 2020 , Article Review)
Heightened levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) have prompted research into techniques for their capture and separation, including membrane separation, chemical looping, and cryogenic distillation. ...
The cost benefit of algal technology for combined CO2 mitigation and nutrient abatement
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2017 , Article Review)
The use of microalgae culture technology (MCT) for mitigating CO2 emissions from flue gases and nutrient discharges from wastewater whilst generating a biofuel product is considered with reference to the cost benefit ...
A novel classification of prostate specific antigen (PSA) biosensors based on transducing elements
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2017 , Article Review)
During the last few decades, there has been a tremendous rise in the number of research studies dedicated towards the development of diagnostic tools based on bio-sensing technology for the early detection of various ...
Limits and possible solutions in quantum dot organic solar cells
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2018 , Article Review)
In this review article, we present recent advancements in the field of organic photovoltaics (OPV) that have been achieved through the applications of quantum dots (QDs). We describe the leading experimental accomplishments ...
A comprehensive review on the rheological behavior of imidazolium based ionic liquids and natural deep eutectic solvents
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2019 , Article Review)
The rheological behavior of a fluid is an important property that has a distinct impact on its flow conduct, which influence viscosity dependent phenomena and applications such as pumping, mass transfer rates, and ...