Amir Shafeeq
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View article: Evaluation of Enhancement Factor for Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Water through Adsorption by Non-Activated and Activated Carbon Prepared from Rice Husk
Evaluation of Enhancement Factor for Removal of Heavy Metal Ions from Water through Adsorption by Non-Activated and Activated Carbon Prepared from Rice Husk Open
Removal of heavy metal ions (HMI) from water streams is desirable due to their toxic and carcinogenic effects. Therefore, this study was conducted to prepare a low cost adsorbent in the form of non-activated carbon (NAC) and activated carb…
View article: TiO2 Nanoparticle Filler-Based Mixed-Matrix PES/CA Nanofiltration Membranes for Enhanced Desalination
TiO2 Nanoparticle Filler-Based Mixed-Matrix PES/CA Nanofiltration Membranes for Enhanced Desalination Open
Mixed-matrix nanocomposite (PES/CA/PVP) membranes were fabricated for water desalination by incorporating varying amount of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) ranging from 0 and 2 wt. %. Efficient dispersion of nanoparticles within …
View article: Benchmarking of scaling and fouling of reverse osmosis membranes in a power generation plant of paper and board mill: an industrial case of a paper and board mill study
Benchmarking of scaling and fouling of reverse osmosis membranes in a power generation plant of paper and board mill: an industrial case of a paper and board mill study Open
The present study reports the characterization of reverse osmosis (RO) technology at water treatment plant Cogen-2 in paper and Board mills, Pakistan. RO is a commonly used process to obtain de-mineralized water for high-pressure boiler op…
View article: Solvent effectiveness factor: A new correlation to study the influence of solvent, temperature, and stirring rate on synthesis yield of Ionic Liquids
Solvent effectiveness factor: A new correlation to study the influence of solvent, temperature, and stirring rate on synthesis yield of Ionic Liquids Open
The main objective of this study is to investigate the effect of solvent, temperature, and stirring on synthesis yield of Ionic Liquids (ILs). A representative Ionic Liquid [BMIM][BF4] is prepared using seven different solvents and their i…
View article: Development and Regression Modeling of Dirt Resistive Latex Façade Paint
Development and Regression Modeling of Dirt Resistive Latex Façade Paint Open
A highly dirt-resistant paint for building façades without chemicals harmful to nature and the environment would resolve the unattractive disfigurement of building walls caused by dirt. The current ranking of Pakistan in terms of air pollu…
View article: Development and Statistical Modeling of Dirt Resistive Latex Façade Paint
Development and Statistical Modeling of Dirt Resistive Latex Façade Paint Open
A highly dirt resistant paint for building facades without chemicals harmful to nature and environment, is developed which resolves the unattractive disfigurement of building walls caused by dirt. The experimentation is scientifically and …
View article: Development of Algae Guard Façade Paint with Statistical Modeling under Natural Phenomena
Development of Algae Guard Façade Paint with Statistical Modeling under Natural Phenomena Open
Algaecides are chemicals that cause serious health problems. Conventional paints contain algaecides to improve the algae resistance on the paint film. Present research has suggested an environment-friendly paint formulation that focuses on…
View article: Development of Algae Guard Façade Paint with Statistical Modeling under Natural Phenomena
Development of Algae Guard Façade Paint with Statistical Modeling under Natural Phenomena Open
Algaecides are chemicals that cause serious health problems. Conventional paints contain algaecides to improve the algae resistance on the paint film. Present research has suggested an environmental friendly paint formulation that focuses …
View article: Solid liquid extraction of rice bran oil using binary mixture of ethyl acetate and dichloromethane
Solid liquid extraction of rice bran oil using binary mixture of ethyl acetate and dichloromethane Open
The aim of the study is to investigate the potentials of less hazardous, binary mixtures of ethyl acetate (EA) and dichloromethane (DCM) for rice bran oil recovery. Nine solvent mixtures are used with different volumetric ratios of EA/DCM …
View article: Synthesis and Characterization of Pentaerythritol Phthalic Anhydride Resin from Soybean Oil
Synthesis and Characterization of Pentaerythritol Phthalic Anhydride Resin from Soybean Oil Open
Alkyd resins, a type of polyesters obtained through esterification of a polybasic acid and polyhydric alcohol (e.g., pthalic anhydride and pentaerythritol).This study aimed to synthesize and characterize pentaerythritol phthalic anhydride …
View article: Effect of Acid Concentration on the Extraction of Furfural from Corn Cobs
Effect of Acid Concentration on the Extraction of Furfural from Corn Cobs Open
Furfural was prepared from corn cobs available locally in this study.The process consisted of crushed corn cobs, sulfuric acid and salt mixture.The mixture was heated to about 120 o C for about 2 hours to extract furfural water solution fr…