• Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) based polymer nanocomposite membranes for gas separation 

  Song, Qilei; Nataraj, S. K.; Roussenova, Mina V.; Tan, Jin Chong; Hughes, David J.; Li, Wei; Bourgoin, Pierre; Alam, M. Ashraf; Cheetham, Anthony K.; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A.; Sivaniah, Easan... more authors ... less authors ( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2012 , Article)

  As synthesised ZIF-8 nanoparticles (size ∼ 60 nm and specific surface area ∼ 1300–1600 m2 g−1) were directly incorporated into a model polymer matrix (Matrimid® 5218) by solution mixing. This produces flexible transparent ...
• Weakly Conjugated Hybrid Zinc Porphyrin Sensitizers for Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells 

  Qin, Peng; Sanghyun, Paek; Dar, M. Ibrahim; Rakstys, Kasparas; ElBatal, Hany; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A.; Ludwig, Christian; Nazeeruddin, Mohammad Khaja... more authors ... less authors ( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2016 , Article)

  Molecularly engineered weakly conjugated hybrid porphyrin systems are presented as efficient sensitizers for solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells. By incorporating the quinolizino acridine and triazatruxene based unit ...
• Virtual mimic of lab experiment using the computer-based Aspen Plus® Sensitivity Analysis Tool to boost the attainment of experiment's learning outcomes and mitigate potential pandemic confinements 

  Elkhatat, Ahmed M.; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2022 , Article)

  The computer-based Aspen Plus® Sensitivity Analysis Tool (APSAT) was used as a virtual environment to mimic a gas absorption lab experiment in the Unit Operations Lab within the curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in ...
• Influence of micro-and mesoporosity of resorcinol-formaldehyde xerogels on adsorption 

  Awadallah-F, Ahmed; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( Mary Ann Liebert , 2013 , Article)

  Effects of micro-and mesoporosity of resorcinol-formaldehyde xerogels (RFXs) on the adsorptive properties of crystal violet (CV) were investigated. RFXs were synthesized at different pH values, and corresponding pore ...
• Nanofeatures of resorcinol-formaldehyde carbon microspheres 

  Awadallah-F, Ahmed; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( Elsevier , 2012 , Article)

  Resorcinol-formaldehyde activated carbon xerogels were synthesized at certain conditions, and their morphology was studied experimentally to examine their detailed nature on the nanoscale level, which has not been reported ...
• Role of catalyst type in the selective separation of olefinic and paraffinic hydrocarbons using xerogel-based adsorbents 

  Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( Elsevier , 2008 , Article)

  Resorcinol-Formaldehyde (RF)-based activated carbon xerogels are typically synthesized using a homogeneous, sodium-based, catalyst solution. In this work, the synthesis of RF-based carbon xerogels using other, non-typical, ...
• Supercooling elimination of phase change materials (PCMs) microcapsules 

  Al-Shannaq, Refat; Kurdi, Jamal; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen; Dickinson, Michelle; Farid, Mohammed ( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)

  Microencapsulated phase change materials (PCM) must not experience any supercooling, otherwise cannot be used in any latent heat applications. In this study Rubitherm®RT58 and1-octadecanol were selected as nucleating agents ...
• Nano-gate opening pressures for the adsorption of isobutane, n-butane, propane, and propylene gases on bimetallic Co-Zn based zeolitic imidazolate frameworks 

  Awadallah-F, Ahmed; Hillman, Febrian; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A.; Jeong, Hae-Kwon ( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2019 , Article)

  In this article, zeolitic-imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) and its mixed metal CoZn-ZIF-8 were synthesized via a rapid microwave method. The products were characterized by Raman spectroscopy, XPS, XRD, EDX, TEM, NanoSEM, ...
• Prediction of solid-liquid-vapor phase equilibria of noble gases in nitrogen 

  Ababneh, Hani; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)

  The primary objective of this study is to develop an empirical correlation model that is able to predict the solid-liquid-vapour phase equilibria (SLVE) for the ternary system of N2-Kr-Xe at pressures ranging from 1 to 45 ...
• Using electric power to synthesize resorcinol-formaldehyde gels with enhanced characteristics 

  Awadallah-F, Ahmed; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen ( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2020 , Article)

  A novel electrochemical approach was introduced for crosslinking resorcinol-formaldehyde (RF) gels at room temperature without utilizing a catalyst or a buffer. The electrochemically cross-linked gels and their subsequent ...
• Influence of carbon uniformity on its characteristics and adsorption capacities of CO2 and CH4 gases 

  Awadallah-F, Ahmed; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)

  Activated carbons of resorcinol-formaldehyde aerogels (AC-RFA) were prepared and mixed with multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with various ratios. Samples were characterized by different techniques. The novelty of the ...
• Unravel the impact of anchoring groups on the photovoltaic performances of diketopyrrolopyrrole sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells 

  Ganesan, Paramaguru; Yella, Aswani; Holcombe, Thomas W.; Gao, Peng; Rajalingam, Renganathan; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A.; Grätzel, Michael; Nazeeruddin, Mohammad Khaja... more authors ... less authors ( American Chemical Society , 2015 , Article)

  Two D-?-A dyes, one with a strong electron withdrawing cyanoacrylic acid DPP 20 and one with a weak acceptor carboxylic acid DPP 21 have been synthesized and characterized for their application in dye-sensitized solar ...
• Photo-oxidative enhancement of polymeric molecular sieve membranes 

  Song, Qilei; Cao, Shuai; Zavala-Rivera, Paul; Ping Lu, Li; Li, Wei; Ji, Yan; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A.; Cheetham, Anthony K.; Sivaniah, Easan... more authors ... less authors ( Nature Research , 2013 , Article)

  High-performance membranes are attractive for molecular-level separations in industrial-scale chemical, energy and environmental processes. The next-generation membranes for these processes are based on molecular sieving ...
• Impact of synthesis conditions on meso- and macropore structures of resorcinol-formaldehyde xerogels 

  Awadallah-F, Ahmed; Elkhatat, Ahmed M.; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( Springer , 2011 , Article)

  Xerogels were prepared by the sol-gel polymerization of resorcinol with formaldehyde at different conditions. The effects of different synthesis factors (namely, resorcinol-to-formaldehyde ratio, resorcinol-to-water ratio, ...
• Natural Gas Sweetening Using an Energy-Efficient, State-of-the-Art, Solid-Vapor Separation Process 

  Ababneh, Hani; AlNouss, Ahmed; Karimi, Iftekhar A.; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( MDPI , 2022 , Article)

  With the anticipated rise in global demand for natural gas (NG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG), sour gas reserves are attracting the attention of the gas industry as a potential resource. However, to monetize these reserves, ...
• Thin, flexible supercapacitors made from carbon nanofiber electrodes decorated at room temperature with manganese oxide nanosheets 

  Nataraj, S.K.; Song, Q.; Al-Muhtaseb, S.A.; Dutton, S.E.; Zhang, Q.; Sivaniah, E.... more authors ... less authors ( Hindawi Publishing Corporation , 2013 , Article)

  We report the fabrication and electrochemical performance of a flexible thin film supercapacitor with a novel nanostructured composite electrode. The electrode was prepared by in situ coprecipitation of two-dimensional ...
• High performance ordered nanoporous membranes from block copolymers 

  Kotrappanavar, N.S.; Zavala-Rivera, P.; Song, Q.; Al-Muhtaseb, S.A.; Sivaniah, E. ( Elsevier , 2012 , Conference Paper)

  [No abstract available]
• Carbon dioxide sequestration and methane removal from exhaust gases using resorcinol-formaldehyde activated carbon xerogel 

  Awadallah-F, Ahmed; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( Springer , 2013 , Article)

  The world is faced with intrinsic environmental issues. Among these issues, the minimization of greenhouse gas emission to acceptable levels presents a high priority. This study seeks to help to reduce the greenhouse effect ...
• Energetic investigation of the adsorption process of CH4, C 2H6 and N2 on activated carbon: Numerical and statistical physics treatment 

  Ben Torkia, Yosra; Ben Yahia, Manel; Khalfaoui, Mohamed; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A.; Ben Lamine, Abdelmottaleb ( Elsevier , 2014 , Article)

  The adsorption energy distribution (AED) function of a commercial activated carbon (BDH-activated carbon) was investigated. For this purpose, the integral equation is derived by using a purely analytical statistical physics ...
• Adsorption and desorption equilibria of nitrogen, methane, ethane, and ethylene on date-pit activated carbon 

  Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A. ( American Chemical Society , 2010 , Article)

  Date pits were used to produce a highly porous activated carbon. The resulting date-pit activated carbon was used in a volumetric adsorption apparatus to measure the vapor-phase adsorption and desorption of nitrogen, ...

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