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The Rational Design of Recognitive Polymeric Networks for Sensing Applications
(2009-05-04)
Testosterone recognitive networks were synthesized with varying feed crosslinking percentages and length of the bi-functional crosslinking agent to analyze the effect of changing structural parameters on template binding ...
Coupled self-assembly and flow alignment of silver nanorods
(2008-09-09)
The recent development of facile routes for the production of inorganic nanorods, nanowires, and nanowhiskers has resulted in an array of materials with intriguing optical, electronic, magnetic and structural properties. ...
Alkaline Pretreatment of Biomass for Ethanol Production and Understanding the Factors Influencing the Cellulose Hydrolysis
(2008-09-09)
Alkaline pretreatments were investigated in connection with bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass into ethanol. Corn stover and two different batches of hybrid poplar (High Lignin (HL) and Low Lignin (LL)) were the ...
A Methodology for Integrating Process Design Elements with Laboratory Experiments
(2008-09-09)
This dissertation is the result of a joint project between industry and academia. The research was originally conceived as an industrial process development project based on the manufacture of industrial products from the ...
Visualization of Chlorella Algal Cells at Bubble Surfaces
(2008-09-09)
This thesis examines flotation as a method for harvesting the green algae chlorella for its use as a feedstock for biofuel. Lipids extracted from algae can be converted to biodiesel for use as an alternative renewable ...
Development and Application of the Surface Laser Induced Fluorescence Technique
(2009-02-23)
The mechanisms that control the mass transfer of gases across the air-water interface are not well understood. Current models for air and water gas transfer have limited effectiveness because they are based on large scale ...
A Framework For Optimal Polygeneration Product Allocation
(2009-12-15)
Polygeneration facilities, such as the integrated biorefinery, have the opportunity to provide a strong, self-dependent, sustainable alternative for the production of bulk and fine chemicals, e.g. polymers, fiber composites ...
Improvement of Indoor Air Quality Through The Development of Polymeric Microfibrous Material
(2009-12-15)
It was desired to create a healthier and more comfortable living environment for persons whom spend an increasingly amount of time indoors. Two main goals are necessary for the accomplishments of this objective: develop ...
Gas Phase Desulfurization Using Regenerable Microfibrous Entrapped Metal Oxide Based Sorbents for Logistic PEM Fuel Cell Applications
(2008-09-09)
This dissertation presents results of R&D efforts to develop a thin, low pressure drop, high efficiency zinc oxide based sorbent using glass fibrous media as carrier to remove gaseous sulfur compounds from reformates for ...
Novel Packaging Designs for Improvements in Air Filter Performance
(2009-07-29)
Adsorbent entrapped media, such as microfibrous materials engineered at Auburn University, provide a novel method to effectively remove harmful airborne contaminants such as volatile organic compounds and particulate matter ...