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Conversion of biomass derived feedstocks to platform molecules using bifunctional mesostructured silica based catalysts
(2018-05)
The combination of Brønsted acidity with metallic functionality in a mesoporous
catalyst offers a potential pathway for the conversion of cellulose into sugar
alcohols that may be used as a sustainable source of renewable ...
Magnetorheological characterization of magneto-responsive fluids
(2012)
The work presented in this dissertation focuses primarily on the rheological characterization of magneto-responsive fluids, consisting of suspensions of magnetic nanoparticles in non-magnetic liquid media. The rheology of ...
Transition metal based complexation materials for the selective adsorption of contaminants of emerging and concern and metabolites from aqueous solutions
(2018)
Since the presence of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in different water sources was revealed, the development of more efficient technologies for their removal has been a constant challenge for the scientific ...
Evaluation and modulation of electrospun collagen nanofiber diameter
(2016)
Electrospinning is a process for generating ultrathin fibers from a polymeric fluid using an electric field. It is relatively easy to implement, but it is itself complex due to the many parameters that govern the formation ...
Development of an empirical model to predict the mean residence time in a tablet press feeder
(2017)
The die filling process is a continuous operation that is crucial to comply with the specifications and quality attributes of a pharmaceutical tablet. Die filling is usually performed using a rotary tablet press that has ...
Modeling and control of continuous tumble mixing of granular materials
(2005-06)
An approach to automatic control of a continuous tumble mixer of powders is presented. The control system is based on an ideal model that describes the mixer dynamics where the controlled variables are the outlet flow from ...
Improved binary and ternary nanostructured photocatalysts for gas phase detoxification of toluene
(2005)
Photocatalysis using nanocrystalline materials with enhanced catalytic properties under ultraviolet (UV) or visible light has the potential for becoming one of the leading processes for the abatement of environmental ...
Effect of operational and design parameters on the early stages of high shear wet granulation processes
(2014)
The development of new technologies, active ingredients and regulatory initiatives, has increased the need for a scientific understanding of the pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. In this context, solid dosage forms ...
Screening soil metagenomic libraries searching for degrading enzymes useful for the production of biofuels and value added chemicals
(2012)
Value-added chemicals and fuels produced via the biotransformation of lignocellulosic biomass resources like crop biomass waste are necessary to reduce our dependence on the non-renewable conversion of raw materials. ...
Electrical characterization of sulfonated poly(styrene-isobutylene-styrene) triblock copolymer thin films
(2015-05)
Polymers are a fundamental part of electronic systems and are widely used due to their low cost, ease of processing, and their wide range of mechanical and electrical properties. They have traditionally been used as passive ...