GPC Research: Recent submissions
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Size-And Wavelength-Dependent Two-Photon Absorption Cross-Section of CsPbBr3 Perovskite Quantum Dots
( American Chemical Society , 2017 , Article)All-inorganic colloidal perovskite quantum dots (QDs) based on cesium, lead, and halide have recently emerged as promising light emitting materials. CsPbBr3 QDs have also been demonstrated as stable two-photon-pumped lasing ... -
Controlled growth of Cu2O thin films by electrodeposition approach
( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)Thin films of Cu2O comprised of wavelike surface characteristic of compact nanoparticles were synthesized using a facile and cost-effective electrodeposition approach. The distinct surface morphologies with well-aligned ... -
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 ... -
The effect of site-specific spectral densities on the high-dimensional exciton-vibrational dynamics in the FMO complex
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)The coupled exciton-vibrational dynamics of a three-site model of the FMO complex is investigated using the Multi-layer Multi-configuration Time-dependent Hartree (ML-MCTDH) approach. Emphasis is put on the effect of the ... -
Catalytic evaluation of Ni-based nano-catalysts in dry reformation of methane
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2017 , Conference)Development of a highly efficient, nickel-based nano-catalyst in the carbon dioxide reformation of methane is reported. The alumina supported Ni-based catalyst with a metal loading of 5wt% was prepared via solution combustion ... -
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, ... -
Corrosion inhibition of API X120 steel in a highly aggressive medium using stearamidopropyl dimethylamine
( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)The inhibition efficiency of the stearamidopropyl dimethylamine (SAPDA) surfactant for the corrosion of API X120 steel in a 0.5 M HCl solution at different temperatures was investigated using different electrochemical and ... -
Influence of Surfactant Structure on the Stability of Water-in-Oil Emulsions under High-Temperature High-Salinity Conditions
( Hindawi Limited , 2017 , Article)Emulsified water-in-oil (W/O) systems are extensively used in the oil industry for water control and acid stimulation. Emulsifiers are commonly utilized to emulsify a water-soluble material to form W/O emulsion. The selection ... -
Advanced wastewater treatment using microalgae: Effect of temperature on removal of nutrients and organic carbon
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2017 , Conference)This study evaluated the use of mixed indigenous microalgae (MIMA) as a treatment process for wastewaters and CO2 capturing technology at different temperatures. The study follows the growth rate of MIMA, CO2 Capturing ... -
Instability in CH3NH3PbI3 perovskite solar cells due to elemental migration and chemical composition changes
( Nature Publishing Group , 2017 , Article)Organic-inorganic halide perovskites have rapidly grown as favorable materials for photovoltaic applications, but accomplishing long-term stability is still a major research problem. This work demonstrates a new insight ... -
Copper removal from industrial wastewater: A comprehensive review
( Korean Society of Industrial Engineering Chemistry , 2017 , Article Review)Copper is one of the most valuable and prevalent metals used in the industry. There are many techniques to treat different types of industrial wastewater that are contaminated with heavy metals such as copper. This article ... -
High-efficiency c-Si based interdigitated point contact back heterojunction solar cells
( Springer New York LLC , 2017 , Article)We report on the modeling and performance optimization studies of point contact back heterojunction (BHJ) solar cells. BHJ solar cell technology is a combination of front heterojunction (a-Si:H/c-Si) solar cell technology ... -
Solar photocatalytic degradation of 2-chlorophenol with ZnO nanoparticles: optimisation with D-optimal design and study of intermediate mechanisms
( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)In this study, the photocatalytic degradation of toxic pollutant (2-chlorophenol) in the presence of ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) was investigated under solar radiation. The three main factors, namely pH of solution, solar ... -
Effect of membrane performance including fouling on cost optimization in brackish water desalination process
( Institution of Chemical Engineers , 2017 , Article)Membrane selection is a crucial step that will affect the economic feasibility of the membrane water treatment process. A comprehensive evaluation consisting of Verberne Cost Model, assessment of membrane performance and ... -
Modified zno nanoparticles using iron ions (Fe3+) for photo-catalytic degradation of toxic pollutants under sunlight
( Nova Science Publishers, Inc. , 2019 , Book chapter)The optical properties of ZnO nanoparticles were modified using various dopant concentrations of iron (Fe3+) via a sol-gel method. To investigate of ZnO nanoparticles, the X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy ... -
Effect of pH on dissolution of iron sulfide scales using THPS
( Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) , 2019 , Conference)Iron Sulfides scale has been a critical problem for oil and gas wells for several decades. One of the best candidates to remove these scales is tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate (THPS). Most studies on the dissolution ... -
An Investigation of the Swelling Kinetics of Bentonite Systems Using Particle Size Analysis
( Taylor and Francis Inc. , 2019 , Article)Particles size distribution (PSD) is introduced as a tool for analysis of bentonite aggregation and swelling kinetics. Raw Ca-bentonite was purified using a combined wet sieving and sedimentation processes, followed by ... -
Upgrading Calcium Bentonite to Sodium Bentonite Using Seawater and Soda Ash
( American Chemical Society , 2019 , Article)In this paper, a new method is introduced to produce sodium bentonite by treating calcium bentonite using seawater to eliminate the use of freshwater and reduces the amount of soda ash required for the treatment, which ... -
Ni-based nano-catalysts for the dry reforming of methane
( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)Development of a highly efficient and coke-resistant, nickel based nano-catalyst in the carbon dioxide reformation of methane is reported. The alumina supported Ni-based catalyst with a metal loading of 5wt% was prepared ... -
TDDFT Studies on sheet size-dependency of optoelectronic properties of 2d silicon
( Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. , 2019 , Conference)Silicene, a two-dimensional (2D) silicon nanosheet, has gained immense interest due to potential applications, better compatibility, and expected integration with current silicon (Si) technology. This work explores the ...
