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A Property Based Approach to Integrated Process and Molecular Design
(2008-09-09)
In this work, a new simple yet effective, systematic method to synthesize and design molecules is presented. Visualization of the problem is achieved by employing an annex to the recently developed property clustering ...
Preliminary Study of Tribology: Uniform Control of the Density Control of the Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles on a Modified Silicon Surface
(2008-09-09)
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) are important in diverse fields such as BioMEMS, optical MEMS, and radio frequency MEMS. The low cost, small device size and high reliability are contributing to successful commercialization ...
Radio Frequency Heating for Dehydration and Pest Control of In-Shell Peanuts
(2009-02-23)
For many decades conventional wagon drying (curing) systems or batch/continuous flow drying systems have been used for peanut dehydration. Both are time and energy consuming. Radio Frequency (RF) dielectric heating has ...
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 ...
Characterization of Poultry Litter for Storage and Process Design
(2008-09-09)
Concern over the world’s dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels as the primary source of energy is continually increasing. This has led researchers, industry officials and government agencies to begin to aggressively ...
Synthesis, Fractionation, and Thin Film Processing of Nanoparticles Using the Tunable Solvent Properties of Carbon Dioxide Gas Expanded Liquids
(2008-09-09)
Materials built from nanoparticles possess unique chemical, physical, mechanical and optical properties. Due to these properties, they hold potential in application areas such as catalysts, sensors, semiconductors and ...
Particle Bubble Interactions in Flotation Systems
(2008-09-09)
Flotation separation is an important process in mineral processing and paper recycling. Flotation is a separation process used to remove particles from a liquid stream. Bubbles are introduced into the liquid stream, and, ...
Sequestration of Co2 by Chemically Reactive Aqueous K2co3 in High Efficiency Adsorbents Using Microfibrous Media Entrapped Support Particulates
(2008-09-09)
This work is mainly focused on developing a new adsorptive material and regenerable system for CO2 removal to supply CO2-free gas stream for low temperature and low CO2 concentration applications, such as Alkaline Fuel ...
Fuel Cell Cathode Air Filters: Methodologies for Design and Optimization
(2008-09-09)
Platinum catalyst used in PEM fuel cells experience performance degradation such as reduction in efficiency and life as a result of airborne contaminants. Research on these contaminant effects suggests that the best ...
Optimization of Ethanol Production from Concentrated Substrate
(2008-09-09)
This research optimizes ethanol production from high concentrations of cellulosic substrates in order to produce ethanol economically from renewable resources. This study identifies and quantifies the factors that influence ...