Chemical Engineering: Recent submissions
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Applying New Sustainability Metric in Different Natural Gas Liquid (NGL) Recovery Configurations to Extend Investment Decision and Incorporate Sustainability Analysis
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Book chapter)Sustainable design is considered as one of emerging research area in process system engineering (PSE) society. It extends the investment decision that focuses mainly on profitability analysis to consider other aspects such ... -
Assessment of carbon bio-fixation by mixed indigenous microalgae
( AIChE , 2018 , Conference Paper)This study assesses the potential use of mixed Indigenous Microalgae (MIMA) for carbon capture from flue gases in a photo-bioreactor. The effect of inlet CO2 concentration on the carbon biofixation rate was investigated. ... -
Comparison between multi-stage and single stage microalgae dewatering processes
( AIChE , 2018 , Conference Paper)The present work shows a quick, simple and accurate method for algae harvesting with a potential to relate the required polymer dose with in-situ hydrodynamics properties of alga solution. The method also reduces the lag ... -
Study of ethanol decomposition mechanism over combustion synthesized bimetallic Cu-Co nanoparticles
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H2 Production via ferrite based H2O splitting cycle: Solar reactor thermodynamic efficiency analysis
( AIChE , 2018 , Conference Paper)This study reports the thermodynamic equilibrium and efficiency analysis of the Ba-ferrite based thermochemical water splitting cycle. Attempts were made to identify the equilibrium composition associated with the thermal ... -
Cellulose assisted combustion synthesis of nanomaterials for energy conversion applications
( IEEE Computer Society , 2018 , Conference Paper)Combustion synthesis has been used for a long time for synthesizing functional materials suitable for many applications such as ceramics, electronics, pigments, catalysts etc. In this paper we introduce an emerging field ... -
Comparison of 2D triangular C-grid shallow water models
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)An ideal two-dimensional (2D) shallow water model should be able to simulate correctly various types of waves including pure gravity and inertia-gravity waves. In this paper, two different triangular C-grid methods are ... -
Combustion synthesis of bifunctional LaMO3 (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) perovskites for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reaction in alkaline media
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Lanthanum based electrocatalytically active LaMO3 (M = Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) perovskites were synthesized using a single step solution combustion technique. The structural and morphological properties of the catalysts were ... -
Surpassing the current limitations of high purity H2 production in microbial electrolysis cell (MECs): Strategies for inhibiting growth of methanogens
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article Review)Microbial electrolysis cells (MECs) are perceived as a potential and promising innovative biotechnological tool that can convert carbon-rich waste biomass or wastewater into hydrogen (H2) or other value-added chemicals. ... -
Simulation-optimization framework for synthesis and design of natural gas downstream utilization networks
( MDPI AG , 2018 , Article)Many potential diversification and conversion options are available for utilization of natural gas resources, and several design configurations and technology choices exist for conversion of natural gas to value-added ... -
Adsorption process of n-alkanes onto BAX-1100 activated carbon: Theoretical estimation of isosteric heat of adsorption and energy distribution of heterogeneous surfaces
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Adsorption of the n-alkane series, C1-C7, on Westvaco BAX-1100 activated carbon were measured over very broad ranges of temperature (293-393 K) and pressure (0.06-4964 Torr), depending on the n-alkane. Different behaviors ... -
Monitoring and measurement of microalgae using the first derivative of absorbance and comparison with chlorophyll extraction method
( Springer International Publishing , 2018 , Article)Monitoring of microalgae in water supplies and industrial applications are becoming increasingly important, yet there are few options available that are simple and accurate, and can provide real-time information. The present ... -
Limits and possible solutions in quantum dot organic solar cells
( 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 ... -
Advancements in concrete mix designs: High-performance and ultrahigh-performance concretes from 1970 to 2016
( American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) , 2018 , Article)This paper reviews the methods adopted to produce high-performance concrete (HPC) and ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC). The chronological development of these concretes in terms of their constituents, mixture proportions, ... -
Effect of the organic load on salt removal efficiency of microbial desalination cell
( Desalination Publications , 2018 , Article)Microbial desalination cell presents a novel concept for wastewater treatment, salt removal and bioelectricity generation in a single system. In this study, the effect of organic load on salt removal in air-cathode up-flow ... -
Improved salt removal and power generation in a cascade of two hydraulically connected up-flow microbial desalination cells
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2018 , Article)A novel two chamber up-flow microbial desalination cell (UMDC) was designed for evaluating desalination of real seawater with simultaneous wastewater treatment and energy generation. Two UMDCs were hydraulically connected ... -
Synthesis and characterisation of Ni–B/Ni–P–CeO2 duplex composite coatings
( Springer Netherlands , 2018 , Article)Abstract: Binary (Ni–B, Ni–P) and duplex coatings (Ni–B/Ni–P, Ni–B/Ni–P–CeO2) with an inner Ni–B layer were electrodeposited on mild steel substrates. A comparison of the structural, surface, mechanical, and electrochemical ... -
Nanofibers of resorcinol–formaldehyde for effective adsorption of As (III) ions from mimicked effluents
( Springer Verlag , 2018 , Article)In the present study, the core–shell structured RF/PVA nanofibers have been developed and used for the adsorption of As3+ ions from the mimicked liquid effluents. Efficient-facile fabrication of the structured nanofibers ... -
Enhanced treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater by short-term applied voltage in single chamber microbial fuel cell
( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)Electrochemically active anodic biofilm that has adapted under mild applied potentials in the range 100–500 mV was evaluated for its improved bioelectrogenesis and bioelectrochemical treatment of petroleum refinery wastewater ... -
Silica and carbon decorated silica nanosheet impact on primary human immune cells
( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Silica nanosheets (SiO 2 NS) are considered to be a promising material in clinical practice for diagnosis and therapy applications. However, an appropriate surface functionalization is essential to guarantee high ...
