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Advanced Monitoring and Soft Sensor Development with Application to Industrial Processes
(2012-05-04)
This dissertation presents the research performed to develop innovative multivariate
process monitoring and soft sensor approaches for industrial processes.
In the operation of modern industrial processes, it is attempted ...
Liquid Crystalline Phase Behavior and Fiber Spinning of Double-Stranded DNA Stabilized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersions
(2012-05-07)
This dissertation describes the first discovery and characterization of lyotropic cholesteric single-walled carbon nanotube (SWNT) liquid crystals phase where the SWNT acts as a mesogens and is not simply inserted into an ...
Understanding the Impact of Reaction Parameters on Macromolecular Structure, and the Binding and Transport Properties of Imprinted Crosslinked Polymers
(2012-05-14)
Molecular imprinting is the design and synthesis of polymer networks that can recognize a template molecule and bind it preferentially in solution. Selective binding of template combined with stability and cost effectiveness ...
Ethanol from Lignocellulosic Biomass: Deacetylation, Pretreatment, and Enzymatic Hydrolysis
(2012-05-16)
Chemical pretreatment methods applicable for switchgrass and corn stover were investigated to improve enzymatic hydrolysis and fermentation yields. Various pretreatment strategies were studied including acidic, alkaline ...
Application of Microfibrous Materials in Air Filtration for Improving Indoor Air Quality
(2012-07-27)
The growing emphasis on indoor air quality has resulted in the need for more stringent air filtration requirements in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The typical filtration system consists of a ...
On Variable Selection for Data-Driven Soft Sensor Development with Application to Industrial Processes
(2012-11-05)
In recent years, rapid developments in technology facilitated the collection of vast amount of data from different industrial processes. The data has been utilized in many different areas, such as data-driven soft sensor ...
A Multi-Technique Comparative Evaluation of Silver Dispersion on Polycrystalline Titania
(2012-11-06)
Energy independence, coupled with the increasing demands on energy supply, and rising environmental, health, and efficiency concerns have fueled the need for more appropriate
refining processes in the petroleum industry. ...
Hydrogen Production by Supercritical Water Reforming of Bio-Oil Components
(2012-11-06)
The concept of a hydrogen economy is gaining traction with an ever increasing body of work focusing on all aspects of the overall process which consists of converting a fuel source to hydrogen followed by storage and ...
Phase Behavior, Rheology, and Characterization of Lysozyme - Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Dispersions
(2012-12-05)
Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNT) are one of the most promising materials in nanoscale science and technology with potential applications ranging from polymer nanocomposites to biocompatible smart materials. However, ...
Aerosol Filtration Performance of Novel 3-Dimensional Nonwoven Composites
(2012-01-30)
The studies described in this dissertation focus on the design and aerosol filtration performance of novel filter media with homogeneous 3-dimensional distribution of all its components. Air purification by removal of ...