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Pd-Nanoparticles Embedded Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Hierarchical Porous Carbon Nanosheets as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Carbon Monoxide Oxidation in Different Electrolytes
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)Rational synthesis of Co-ZIF-67 metal-organic framework (MOF)-derived carbon-supported metal nanoparticles is essential for various energy and environmental applications; however, their catalytic activity toward carbon ... -
Pd/Ni-metal-organic framework-derived porous carbon nanosheets for efficient CO oxidation over a wide pH range
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2022 , Article)Metal nanocrystal ornamented metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are of particular interest in multidisciplinary applications; however, their electrocatalytic CO oxidation performance over wide pH ranges is not yet reported. ... -
PdZn nanoparticle electrocatalysts synthesized by solution combustion for methanol oxidation reaction in an alkaline medium
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2017 , Article)Herein, we report the synthesis of PdZn nanoparticle (NP) electrocatalysts for the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR). The PdZn NPs were synthesized by solution combustion synthesis in the presence of Pd(NO3)2·xH2O, ... -
A perforated electrode design for passivation reduction during the electrochemical treatment of produced water
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Produced water refers to the water that is generated when oil and gas are extracted from the ground, and it usually includes the natural water layer within the reservoir (formation water) as well as the injected water. The ... -
Petroleum refinery wastewater treatment: A pilot scale study
( Elsevier , 2016 , Article)A three-step pilot plant was designed, fabricated and tested for the treatment of highly contaminated petroleum refinery wastewater. The three-step process consisted of an electrocoagulation (EC) unit, a biological treatment ... -
Phosphonated Lower-Molecular-Weight Polyethyleneimines as Oilfield Scale Inhibitors: An Experimental and Theoretical Study
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)For many years, amino methylenephosphonate (-CH2-N-PO3H2)-based scale inhibitors (SIs) have been deployed for preventing various scales in the oil and gas industry, particularly for squeeze treatment applications. However, ... -
Photocatalytic Degradation of Pentachlorophenol Using ZnO Nanoparticles: Study of Intermediates and Toxicity
( Springer International Publishing , 2017 , Article)The photocatalytic degradation of pentachlorophenol (PCP) was carried out using ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) in the presence of sunlight. The effect of different ZnO NPs sizes was synthesized by sol–gel method as well as loading ... -
Photoconductive response of strained silicon nanowires: A Monte Carlo study
( AIP Publishing LLC. , 2014 , Article)Using Ensemble Monte Carlo simulations, the photocurrent in a 500 nm long strained [110] silicon nanowire with diameter of 3.1 nm is investigated. It was observed that a phototransistor based on this nanowire can have ... -
Photostability of the Oleic Acid-Encapsulated Water-Soluble CdxSeyZn1-xS1-y Gradient Core-Shell Quantum Dots
( American Chemical Society , 2017 , Article)Composite systems where quantum dots (QDs) are combined with other nanomaterials (e.g., gold nanorods) in aqueous solutions have attracted broad attention - both for their potential in applications and for studies of ... -
Phyllosilicate nanoclay-based aqueous nanoparticle sorbent for CO2 capture at ambient conditions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)We report a new and effective aqueous sorbent for CO2 capture at ambient conditions based on aminopropyl magnesium phyllosilicate nanoparticles (aminoclay). Combining the advantages of both liquid and solid amine sorbents, ... -
Pilot-scale evaluation of forward osmosis membranes for volume reduction of industrial wastewater
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Water treatment is a key aspect for the sustainable management of oil & gas operations. Osmotic concentration (OC) is an advanced water treatment process, adapted from forward osmosis (FO), that does not require water ... -
Pilot-scale investigation of flowrate and temperature influence on the performance of hollow fiber forward osmosis membrane in osmotic concentration process
( Elsevier Ltd , 2020 , Article)Forward osmosis (FO) relying on the osmotic pressure difference across semi-permeable membrane draws permeate by the effect of saline draw solution (DS) turning diluted and leaving the feed solution (FS) concentrated. ... -
Pilot-scale spiral wound membrane assessment for THM precursor rejection from upland waters
( Taylor & Francis , 2016 , Article)The outcomes of a pilot-scale study of the rejection of trihalomethanes (THMs) precursors by commercial ultrafiltration/nanofiltration (UF/NF) spiral-wound membrane elements are presented based on a single surface water ... -
Pilot-scale spiral wound membrane assessment for THM precursor rejection from upland waters
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2016 , Article)The outcomes of a pilot-scale study of the rejection of trihalomethanes (THMs) precursors by commercial ultrafiltration/nanofiltration (UF/NF) spiral-wound membrane elements are presented based on a single surface water ... -
Pilot-scale study on the suspension of drill cuttings: Effect of fiber and fluid characteristics
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Drilling operation smoothness is essential to minimize drilling non-productive time (NPT). Inadequate cuttings transport can result in cuttings bed build-up in the wellbore low side, jeopardizing the whole drilling operation. ... -
Platinum degradation mechanisms in proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) system: A review
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article Review)Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) have the perspective to intensely decrease global emission through environmentally-friendly potential. This review paper summarizes the degradation of platinum catalyst layer ... -
Poly (amido amine) dendrimer based membranes for wastewater treatment - A critical review
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article Review)Membrane based wastewater treatment technologies in which polymeric membranes are most commonly used have been extensively applied in water/wastewater treatment to help address the issue of water shortage through ... -
Polymeric formulations used for loss circulation materials and wellbore strengthening applications in oil and gas wells: A review
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article Review)Drilling fluid circulation loss is referred to as “the most severe problem in drilling of oil and gas wells”, as a routine solution, loss circulation materials are added to fill any fractures and vugs that may have been ... -
Polymeric Surfactants and Emerging Alternatives used in the Demulsification of Produced Water: A Review
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2018 , Article Review)Stable emulsions are frequently encountered in oil production and cause a series of environmental and operational issues. Chemical demulsification is widely used for the separation of oil from water or removal of water ... -
Polyvinylpyridine–carbon dots composite-based novel humidity sensor
( Springer , 2023 , Article)This work describes the rational design of thin films based on PVP-modified carbon dots for potential resistive humidity sensing application, prepared via spin coating on ITO substrates. The modified carbon dots were ...
