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View article: Gas chromatography methods for the efficient separation of multicomponent refrigerant blends of hydrofluorocarbons and hydrofluoroolefins: R-404A, R-407C, R-410 A, R-507, and R-513A
Gas chromatography methods for the efficient separation of multicomponent refrigerant blends of hydrofluorocarbons and hydrofluoroolefins: R-404A, R-407C, R-410 A, R-507, and R-513A Open
View article: Interference of PFAS sorption on zeolites from natural water characteristics
Interference of PFAS sorption on zeolites from natural water characteristics Open
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are emerging anthropogenic pollutants of concern and are associated with potential human and environmental health concerns. PFAS removal can be achieved using adsorbents such as activated carbon a…
View article: Environmental applications of pistachio waste: A review
Environmental applications of pistachio waste: A review Open
A tremendous quantity of pistachio waste is produced worldwide annually, offering both environmental challenges and opportunities. This agricultural by-product can be repurposed in various forms, including sieved pistachio shells, pistachi…
View article: Pistachio shell powder as an additive in molded pulp products
Pistachio shell powder as an additive in molded pulp products Open
Molded pulp products (MPP) products can accommodate a variety of fiber types and additives, including agricultural residues. This work showed the industrial scale production of molded pulp food trays made of double lined kraft clipping fib…
View article: Separation and recycling of hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant mixtures with fluoropolymer-coated hollow fiber membranes
Separation and recycling of hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant mixtures with fluoropolymer-coated hollow fiber membranes Open
Many hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants used in air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment are being phased out based on international restrictions to reduce global warming. Over 1 billion kilograms of hydrofluorocarbons are in use, and recy…
View article: Printable fluorinated poly(ionic liquid)-ionic liquid composite membranes for fluorinated gas separation
Printable fluorinated poly(ionic liquid)-ionic liquid composite membranes for fluorinated gas separation Open
Composite membrane composed of polymerizable ionic liquids, crosslinker, and free IL enables selective HFC-32 permeation over HFC-125, providing an energy-efficient solution for refrigerant separation.
View article: Gas Chromatography Methods for the Efficient Separation of Multicomponent Refrigerant Blends: R-404a, R-407c, R-410a, R-507, and R-513a
Gas Chromatography Methods for the Efficient Separation of Multicomponent Refrigerant Blends: R-404a, R-407c, R-410a, R-507, and R-513a Open
View article: Evaluating Inclusion of Commercial Pistachio By-Product as a Functional Ingredient in Rainbow Trout Fishmeal and Plant Meal-Based Diets
Evaluating Inclusion of Commercial Pistachio By-Product as a Functional Ingredient in Rainbow Trout Fishmeal and Plant Meal-Based Diets Open
To meet the growing demand for sustainable aquaculture, plant proteins are being explored as alternative sources in fish diets. However, some plant proteins can have adverse health effects on fish, prompting research into functional feed i…
View article: Evaluating Inclusion of Commercial Pistachio By-Product as Functional Ingredients in Rainbow Trout Fishmeal and Plant-Meal Based Diets
Evaluating Inclusion of Commercial Pistachio By-Product as Functional Ingredients in Rainbow Trout Fishmeal and Plant-Meal Based Diets Open
The growing demand for sustainable aquaculture requires exploring alternative protein sources for fish diets. However, some of these alternatives can have adverse health effects, prompting research into functional feed ingredients to mitig…
View article: Ionic liquid fluoropolymer membranes for the separation of R-410A: Understanding the effect of ionic liquid on membrane characteristics and separation performance
Ionic liquid fluoropolymer membranes for the separation of R-410A: Understanding the effect of ionic liquid on membrane characteristics and separation performance Open
Environmental legislation such as the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act will phase out today's generation of high-global warming hydrofluorocarbon refrigerants over the next two decades. Energy-efficient technologies are needed to …
View article: A new activity coefficient model for describing adsorbed phase nonidealities
A new activity coefficient model for describing adsorbed phase nonidealities Open
View article: Trends in low temperature and non-thermal technologies for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants
Trends in low temperature and non-thermal technologies for the degradation of persistent organic pollutants Open
The daunting effects of persistent organic pollutants on humans, animals, and the environment cannot be overemphasized. Their fate, persistence, long-range transport, and bioavailability have made them an environmental stressor of concern …
View article: Application of pistachio shell waste in composites, nanocomposites, and carbon electrode fabrication: A review
Application of pistachio shell waste in composites, nanocomposites, and carbon electrode fabrication: A review Open
This article reviews previous studies on the application of pistachio shells in composite and nanocomposite structures, as well as the manufacturing of carbon electrodes and practical implications and environmental Issues. Composite struct…
View article: Ionic Liquid Fluoropolymer Membranes for the Separation of R-410a: Understanding the Effect of Ionic Liquid on Membrane Characteristics and Separation Performance
Ionic Liquid Fluoropolymer Membranes for the Separation of R-410a: Understanding the Effect of Ionic Liquid on Membrane Characteristics and Separation Performance Open
View article: Designing zeolites for the removal of aqueous PFAS: a perspective
Designing zeolites for the removal of aqueous PFAS: a perspective Open
In this perspective, zeolites and their ability to adsorb per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are explored. Suggestions of modifications and synthesis of old and new zeolites are proposed to enhance adsorption. (A. Stukowski, Modelling Sim…
View article: Identification of Potential Non-Systemic Therapeutics for Hyperammonemia
Identification of Potential Non-Systemic Therapeutics for Hyperammonemia Open
A non-absorbable therapeutic candidate for the treatment of hyperammonemia has been identified and characterized. Conventional approaches to reducing ammonia concentration in the blood and colon include acidifying the colon, inhibiting the…
View article: Effects of Operating Temperature on Li-O2 Battery with Ionic Liquid-Based Binary Electrolyte
Effects of Operating Temperature on Li-O2 Battery with Ionic Liquid-Based Binary Electrolyte Open
View article: A New Method to Combine High-Pressure Vapor‑Liquid Equilibrium and Thermophysical Property Measurements for Low-Volatility Liquids and a Gas
A New Method to Combine High-Pressure Vapor‑Liquid Equilibrium and Thermophysical Property Measurements for Low-Volatility Liquids and a Gas Open
View article: Selective Separation of Hfc-32 from R-410a Using Poly(Dimethylsiloxane) and a Copolymer of Perfluoro(Butenyl Vinyl Ether) and Perfluoro(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxole)
Selective Separation of Hfc-32 from R-410a Using Poly(Dimethylsiloxane) and a Copolymer of Perfluoro(Butenyl Vinyl Ether) and Perfluoro(2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-Dioxole) Open
View article: Extraction of Aluminum and Iron from Bauxite: A Unique Closed-Loop Ore Refining Process Utilizing Oxalate Chemistry
Extraction of Aluminum and Iron from Bauxite: A Unique Closed-Loop Ore Refining Process Utilizing Oxalate Chemistry Open
The Bayer process holds an exclusive status for alumina extraction, but a massive amount of caustic “red mud” waste is generated. In this work, three oxalate reagents: potassium hydrogen oxalate (KHCO), potassium tetraoxalate (KHCO·HCO), a…
View article: Thermochemical Insights into Stability and Hydration of Ion-Exchanged Zeolite ZK-5 (KFI Framework)
Thermochemical Insights into Stability and Hydration of Ion-Exchanged Zeolite ZK-5 (KFI Framework) Open
Extra-framework cations not only have a great impact on the structure of zeolites but also affect energetics and absorption of guest molecules. To investigate the stability and hydration of ion-exchanged zeolite ZK-5, high-temperature oxid…
View article: Power generation from waste heat: Ionic liquid-based absorption cycle vs. organic Rankine cycle
Power generation from waste heat: Ionic liquid-based absorption cycle vs. organic Rankine cycle Open
Aspen Plus® simulations using the Peng-Robinson (PR-EOS) and the COSMO-SAC models were performed to study absorption power cycles (APCs) using mixtures of R-134a with two ionic liquids, [C2C1im][Tf2N] or [C6C1im][Tf2N], and compared agains…
View article: Development of Silica-Immobilized Vaccines for Improving Thermo-Tolerance and Shelf-Life
Development of Silica-Immobilized Vaccines for Improving Thermo-Tolerance and Shelf-Life Open
Introduction. It is estimated that 50% of vaccines produced annu- ally are wasted because effectivity is dependent on protein structure and heat exposure disrupts the intermolecular interactions that maintain this structure. Since 90…
View article: Mitigation of Iron and Aluminum Powder Deflagrations via Active Explosion Suppression in a 1 m<sup>3</sup> Sphere Vessel
Mitigation of Iron and Aluminum Powder Deflagrations via Active Explosion Suppression in a 1 m<sup>3</sup> Sphere Vessel Open
Combustible metal dust explosions continue to present a significant threat to metal handling and refining industries. Addition of noncombustible inert material to combustible dust mixtures, through either premixing or high-rate injection a…
View article: High-Pressure Vapor−Liquid Equilibria of 1-Alkyl-1-Methylpyrrolidinium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Ionic Liquids and CO<sub>2</sub>
High-Pressure Vapor−Liquid Equilibria of 1-Alkyl-1-Methylpyrrolidinium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Ionic Liquids and CO<sub>2</sub> Open
The high-pressure vapor-liquid equilibrium for the binary systems of carbon dioxide (CO2) and a series of 1-alkyl-1-methyl pyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide ionic liquids ([CnC1pyr][N…
View article: Viscosity of 1-Alkyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Ionic Liquids Saturated with Compressed CO<sub>2</sub>
Viscosity of 1-Alkyl-1-methylpyrrolidinium Bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide Ionic Liquids Saturated with Compressed CO<sub>2</sub> Open
The viscosity of mixtures of pyrrolidinium-based ionic liquids saturated with compressed CO2 was measured using a high-pressure viscometer at three different temperatures (298.15, 318.15 and 338.15 K). The high-pressure viscosit…
View article: Characterization of Thermal Stability and Heat Absorption for Suppressant Agent/Combustible Dust Mixtures via Thermogravimetric Analysis/Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Characterization of Thermal Stability and Heat Absorption for Suppressant Agent/Combustible Dust Mixtures via Thermogravimetric Analysis/Differential Scanning Calorimetry Open
Combustible dusts continue to present a critical threat toward personnel and process equipment in a wide variety of bulk solids processing industries. The addition of noncombustible inert material to combustible dust mixtures, either throu…
View article: Simulation and measurement of water-induced liquid-liquid phase separation of imidazolium ionic liquid mixtures
Simulation and measurement of water-induced liquid-liquid phase separation of imidazolium ionic liquid mixtures Open
The miscibility of ionic liquid (IL) pairs with a common cation (1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium [C2C1im]) and different anions (bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)amide [TFSI], acetate [OAc], and chloride [Cl]) was investigated at a wide range of wa…
View article: Review Article: Gas and vapor sorption measurements using electronic beam balances
Review Article: Gas and vapor sorption measurements using electronic beam balances Open
The beam balance is one of the oldest known measuring instruments. Until the 20th century, balances had been the most sensitive and precise instruments used for scientific measurements. The original balances used a beam supported at the ce…
View article: Computing the Composition of Ethanol-Water Mixtures Based on Experimental Density and Temperature Measurements
Computing the Composition of Ethanol-Water Mixtures Based on Experimental Density and Temperature Measurements Open
Two correlations were developed to calculate the composition of binary ethanol-water solutions from experimental temperature and density inputs. The first correlation is based on a Redlich-Kister (R-K) expansion and computes mixture compos…