Alec Groysman, Technion (Israeli Institute of Technology), Israel
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Traditionally a disease has been defined by its clinical presentation and observable characteristics, not by the underlying molecular mechanisms, pathways and systems biology-related processes specific to a particular patient (ignoring persons-at-risk). A new systems approach to [....] » Read More
The activation of Carbon Dioxide by transition metals forms the basis of numerous commercially and synthetically important catalytic processes. To understand the mechanistic aspects of these catalytic reactions we have reported earlier the formation of Metallo formates M-OC(O)H] [....] » Read More
Lignin, composed of monomeric aromatic compounds, holds significant promise as a feedstock for producing value-added products. Despite this potential, lignin derived from biomass has conventionally been regarded as a mere waste byproduct, often utilized solely for its calorific v [....] » Read More
Bismuth vanadate has been reported as a promising active semiconductor for visible light harvesting. However, the rapid recombination of charge carriers has limited its photocatalytic properties. As an alternative route for the treatment of contaminated water containing cyanide i [....] » Read More
The development of efficient synthesis methods for heterogeneous multimetallic nanoalloy catalysts is revolutionizing the valorization of biomass resources. These alloys are renowned for their stability in harsh chemical environments, catalytic versatility, and diverse applicatio [....] » Read More
The quest for efficient photocatalysis has long been hindered by the rapid recombination of photoexcited electron-hole (e-h) pairs. A promising solution to this challenge lies in the creation of oxygen vacancies on semiconductor surfaces. In our presentation, we delve into the im [....] » Read More
Chitosan/clay materials from periwinkle shells and clay soil at 50:50 ratio was made adsorbent and characterized, used for the adsorption of CO2 from flue gas at elevated temperatures (500C to 5000C) in a fixed bed column of length 1.5m, and internal diameter 0.02m. The flue gas [....] » Read More
The development of wearable health monitoring devices for chronic disease management is a significant area of research in the field of healthcare technology. These devices offer continuous health tracking and real time data collection, providing valuable insights into the patient [....] » Read More
A reverse osmosis membrane is an essential product for handling water and wastewater. There are three other types of membranes, categorized by membrane pore size, widely used for commercial purposes: Microfiltration (MF), Ultrafiltration (UF), Nanofiltration (NF). These four memb [....] » Read More
Styrene (ST) is a key monomer for the synthesis of polymers produced from the dehydrogenation of ethylbenzene (EB) over an iron-based catalyst. However, due to the endothermic nature of the reaction at higher temperatures, Fe-based catalysts deactivate. At 600 °C reaction tem [....] » Read More
Climate change is a major worldwide challenge, with the energy and industrial sectors being responsible for the majority of GHG emissions. A variety of solutions are being studied, such as the electrification of industrial heating and power-to-gas storage solutions. In this study [....] » Read More
Hybrid asymmetric supercapacitors are garnishing significant attention over symmetric supercapacitors in the domain of electrochemical energy storage owing to their balance between high energy density (corresponding to the redox active electrodes) and high power density (correspo [....] » Read More
Metal organic framework materials have become one of the most promising catalyst carriers due to their excellent specific surface area, regular pores, and easy modification. However, currently most MOF catalysts are widely used for small molecules. In order to explore their appli [....] » Read More
Nanostructured titanium dioxide (TiO2) were successfully prepared with a sol-gel method through anon-classical doping using ash while considering the effect of calcination temperature (500-800°C). For comparison, pure TiO2 photocatalyst was prepared via the same process witho [....] » Read More
The adsorption of the CO molecule on an α-Al2O3 (0001) surface was studied using density functional theory (DFT) method and different levels of hydroxylation [water-free, fully hydroxylated and H2O dissociated)] were analyzed (Figure 1. (1-3)). Employing a quantum cluster e [....] » Read More
Iron-based nanomaterials are increasingly used in environmental applications. Different types of iron-based nanomaterials, namely, zerovalent iron nanoparticles, nanoparticles of iron oxides, and nanoparticles prepared from iron salts and natural extracts by green procedures, are [....] » Read More
As an important component of the smart grid energy storage system, high-precision state of health estimation of lithium-ion batteries is crucial for ensuring the power quality and supply capacity of the smart grid. To achieve this goal, an improved integrated algorithm base [....] » Read More
Recently, advanced oxidation processes based on peroxymonosulfate (PMS-AOPs) have garnered attention for their efficient elimination of various persistent organic contaminants, owing to the excellent oxidizing ability and long lifespan of sulfate radical. The high degradation eff [....] » Read More
This study is aimed to review the topics of chemical engineering to take in consideration for the scaling-up of reactors, in order to perform processes based on the application of the sonochemistry at industrial level. Sonochemistry is an emergent technology, defined as chemistry [....] » Read More
The fibrillated and crystalline nanocellulose fibers are a broad family of engineered renewable materials with favourable properties for industrial application in functional devices, used as free-standing films or coatings. Their role in catalytic processes can be exploited and o [....] » Read More
Even 0.02% water in acetonitrile can form clusters, the size and chemical reactivity of which can change under the influence of the Sun in a very wide range. Bulk water added to such acetonitrile can copy and reproduce these original clusters and acquire different hydrolytic acti [....] » Read More
Efficient, inexpensive and stable to coking nanocomposite catalysts for transformation of natural gas/biogas/biofuels into syngas and hydrogen were developed comprised of nanoparticles of metals/alloys (Ni, Co, Pt, Ni+Pt, Ni+Ru) supported on perovskites (La1-xPrxMn1-yCryO3- [....] » Read More
A series of alloy system take place in a class of functional materials, by giving stimulus response to external effect. Shape memory alloys take place in this class by exhibiting a peculiar property called shape memory effect, with the chemical composition β-phase region. Th [....] » Read More
The whole world is facing two major burning problems of rapidly increasing pollution and upcoming shortage of energy resources. At this stage, advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) are emerging as green chemical pathways where photocatalysis is one of the promise process, It can pr [....] » Read More
This research aims for adsorptive removal of phenol from wastewater by solid waste materials generated from biological wastes viz. guava tree bark, rice husk, neem leaves, activated carbon from coconut coir and industrial wastes viz. rice husk ash, red mud, clarified sludge from [....] » Read More
Semiconductor based photochemical and photoelectrochemical water splitting is an ultimate source of hydrogen generation as renewable green energy for tackling the ongoing fuel crisis. g-C3N4 is an ideal candidate for overall water splitting as a result of the excellent alignment [....] » Read More
Hydroformylation, a catalytic reaction between double bond of an alkene with a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen gases, syn gas (CO+H2, in 1:1 p/p ratio ), to add hydrogen and a formyl group across the double bond, is the most practiced reaction for the production of, indus [....] » Read More
Silver is one of the precious metals and is most popular for its diverse applications in various industries. Major industries such as textiles, coatings, paint and pigments, cosmetics, medical and packaging utilized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) during their manufacturing process. [....] » Read More
Over two decades, a large number of nucleosides have been synthesized, which demonstrated potent antiviral and antitumour activities and have become cornerstones of treatment for patients with cancer or viral infections. Oligonucleotide-based antisense strategies represent a uniq [....] » Read More
The promising technique of catalytic decomposition of methane (CDM) aims to produce hydrogen and valuable byproduct like CNTs without releasing greenhouse gas emissions. However, a significant challenge in making this process commercially viable is the development of an appropria [....] » Read More
Creating a heterojunction on a silicon nanowire (Si NW) within a silicon chip holds significant promise for developing a variety of new devices through band gap engineering. One-dimensional heterojunction devices are gaining traction due to their enhanced carrier collection, whic [....] » Read More
Functionalized membranes play a crucial role in enhancing separation performance across various industries, from water purification to pharmaceuticals and beyond. Functionalization allows membranes to selectively separate specific molecules or ions based on size, charge, polarity [....] » Read More
Quantum dots (QDs) are fundamental luminescent materials with wide applications in biotechnology, sensing, medical diagnostics and electronics. The luminescent QDs, including CoS and FeS QDs with emission tunable in a broad range, have been obtained in experiments recently. In my [....] » Read More
π-Conjugated chiral nanorings with intriguing electronic structures and chiroptical properties have attracted considerable interests in synthetic chemistry and materials science. In particular, those macrocycles with robust redox chemistry are rarely reported in the literature [....] » Read More
The study of the structure during the growth of mollusk shells allowed us to assume the existence of a divalent structure of an ellipsoidal vortex, in which the circulation distribution of the substance obeys the inversion law, the mechanism of which allows one to preserve its ow [....] » Read More
In this paper, a green heterogeneous bifunctional Zeolite-A/Biochar (Z-A/BC)C) catalyst was synthesized and characterized for the production of biodiesel from WCO through one-pot esterification-transesterification reaction. The maximum biodiesel yield (86.22%) was achieved at 2.5 [....] » Read More
During the wastewater treatment, usually carried out in urban wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), an important part of the microplastics (MPs) (around 95%) ends up in the sewage sludge. Nevertheless, to date, there is very little information on how operating conditions affect the [....] » Read More
Removal of hazardous pollutants from wastewater has become a severe concern from both biological and environmental perspectives. On the other hand, the catalytic synthesis of 3,4-dihydropyrimidinone is highly important due to its myriad medicinal properties. This study proposed t [....] » Read More
Spin-polarized density-functional theory study of adsorption of dihalogen molecules X2 (X = F, Cl, Br and I) on the Fe/W(110) substrate, i.e., X2/Fe/W(110) systems have been reported. Different molecular orientations and adsorption sites of the halogens have been considered and t [....] » Read More
Lack of highly active functional groups on surface of carbon-based materials leads to low adsorption capacity of pollutants from gas stream, hindering the development of advanced carbon-based materials. Doping heterogeneous atoms into carbon-based materials is one of the most eff [....] » Read More
Numerous flavonoid Diels-Alder type natural products have been isolated and received great attention from the synthetic community. Due to their potent biological activities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-anticancer, and so on, the Diels-Alder natural products are intriguing s [....] » Read More
Biomass represents an important alternative feedstock, being abundant, inexpensive, widely available, and renewable. In the last years, the efficient utilization of the bio-platform molecules prepared form biomass to generate various valuable products has received much attention. [....] » Read More
The conversion of hydrocarbons involves reactions introducing carbocationic species having relatively stable structures or transition structures. A theoretical study in this direction was carried out on the activation of cycloalkanes (C3 to C5), by protonation of the C−C bo [....] » Read More
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Title : CO2-assisted dehydrogenation of propane to propene over Zn-BEA zeolites: Impact of acid–base characteristics on catalytic performance
Stanislaw Dzwigaj, Sorbonne University, France
Research results about the influence of BEA zeolite preliminary dealumination on the acid–base characteristics and catalytic performance of 1% Zn-BEA compositions in propane dehydrogenation with CO2 are presented. The catalyst samples, prepared through a two-step post-synth [....] » Read More
Title : Saving the environment: Removing toxic catalysts from nanoparticle synthesis
Thomas J Webster, Interstellar Therapeutics, United States
Biomaterials is one of the last fields to embrace environmentally friendly technologies where many of our current implants leave a large environmental impact during production and after use, such as stainless steel, titanium, and numerous polymers. Many researchers will claim tha [....] » Read More
Title : How to analyze the effectiveness of climate change policy
Dai Yeun Jeong, Asia Climate Change Education Center, Korea, Republic of
Environmental problems are as much as serious to threaten the existence of humans on the earth. Climate change is one of the environmental problems, but is placed at the top in terms of its seriousness impacting on nature and humans. Wide range of climate change policies are bein [....] » Read More
Title : Protein regression models as cornerstone of AI-guided protein evolution
Lukas Pluska, Exazyme, Germany
Protein engineering plays a central role in developing biocatalysts for biotechnology, biomedicine, and life science. Over recent years it has evolved significantly with the integration of machine learning (ML) techniques. Our study focuses on the application of ML algorithms I e [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing syngas quality from biomass gasification using an iron-based splitting reactor
Enrico Paris, CREA-IT & DIAEE, Italy
The proposed work is the result of several studies in which the phenomenon of gasification of biomass from Plant Assisted BioRemediation (PABR). In the proposed study, the process of splitting H2Ov and CO2 through oxidation of metal catalyst was studied and the aim was to optimiz [....] » Read More
Title : Markov chain of the K Ras4B dynamics and new pertinent markov-state model
Orchidea Maria Lecian, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
The finite Markov chain originating the Markov-State Model of the conformational dynamics of the K-Ras4B proteins in the catalytic reaction is spelled. The corresponding Markov-Sates-Models are studied according t the experiment described in [H. Zhang et al., Markov State Models [....] » Read More
Title : Upcycling of plastic to carbon black and H2-rich gas
Ieva Kiminaite, Lithuanian Energy Institute, Lithuania
This research investigates an approach for the sustainable conversion of plastic into valuable products, with a specific emphasis on the production of hydrogen-rich gas for prospective use as a clean fuel and carbon black as a promising catalyst support material. The study encomp [....] » Read More
Title : Antibody-proteases as translational tools of the next-step generation to be applied for biotech, bioindustry and personalized and precision medical practice
Sergey Suchkov, The Russian University of Medicine and The Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, Russian Federation
Biomarkers as being a part of the ligand-receptor tandems have induced an impulse to prompt the development of an upgraded concept of the targeted therapy. So, the identification, impact and im-plementation of diagnostic, predictive and prognostic biomarkers of the next step gene [....] » Read More
Title : Oxidative dehydrogenation of 4-vinylcyclohexene to styrene in a two section reactor on metal-containing zeolites
Arzu Akif, Academician Y.H.Mammadaliyev Institute of Petrochemical Processes of the Ministry of Science and Education, Azerbaijan
This abstract presents the results of the oxidative dehydrogenation of 4-vinylcyclohexene in a two-section reactor in the presence of g-Al2O3 (1st section) and Fe-Zr-Gd-La/HNa-ZSM-5 (2nd section). For the study, we used Fe-Zr-M-O/HNa- ZSM-5 (M-alkali or rare earth elements) cata [....] » Read More
Title : Parametric study on steam reforming of methane to syngas with Ru/Al2O3 catalyst in an annular reactor
Doo Wook Kim, Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER), Korea, Republic of
It was reported that CO2 emissions (2.6 Gt/y) of the steel industry account for approximately 7% of the global value in 2020 by IEA. It is necessary to reduce CO2 emissions in the steel industry to achieve net-zero by 2050. In 2022, the Korea LCP research center was launched to d [....] » Read More
Title : High performance HZSM-5 zeolite catalysts for catalytic cracking of hydrocracking diesel to produce light olefins
Tianyi Hu, PetroChina Planning and Engineering Institute, China
A series of HZSM-5 zeolite catalysts were prepared for catalytic cracking of hydrocracking diesel to produce light olefins such as ethylene and propylene. The physiochemical features of HZSM-5 catalysts were characterized by various means of XRD, BET, XRF, NH3-TPD, SEM, TEM, OH-I [....] » Read More
Title : Cu nanocrystals coupled with poly (heptazine imide) for synergistically enhanced photocatalytic CH3SH elimination: Facet engineering strengthened electron pump effect
Tao Zhong, Sun Yat-sen University, China
The efficient separation and utilization of intrinsic carriers in photocatalyst, as well as the adsorption and elimination of target pollutants, are two critical challenges in the development of photocatalytic oxidation technology. Herein, the different crystal facet of Cu (111), [....] » Read More
Title : Unveiling SiO2 nanofillers for sustainable energy with polystyrene films
Muhammad Tayyab , Shenzhen University, China
In this study, we investigate the significant effects of SiO2 nanofillers on the characteristics of polystyrene films in this work. By using the doctor blading method creatively, we were able to create thin films that were filled with different sized SiO2 nanofillers. Our study [....] » Read More
Title : Photocatalytic oxidation of elemental mercury by hydrophobic reduced graphene oxide modified CeO2/TiO2
Ji Ren Zheng, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan
Since the signing of the Minamata Convention in 2013, the control of mercury emissions has become a pressing concern, considering its impact on human health through bioaccumulation and biomagnification. Various sources include mining, waste incineration, and coal-fired power plan [....] » Read More
Title : Utilizing the undesirable oxidation of Lead-free perovskite for photocatalytic C(sp3)H activation: Unraveling the serendipity
Bhawna Rawat, INST Mohali, India
Hybrid halide perovskites (HHPs), whose every branch generates intrusiveness, have been utilized in solar cells from a wider perspective. However, the inclusiveness of employing HHP as a photocatalyst is in its initial stage. This study mainly focuses on the unexpected utilizatio [....] » Read More
Title : An investigation of the phosphate functionalization, kinetics, and mechanistic aspects of phosphorylated sporopollenin as sustainable catalyst for selective 5-hydroxymethylfurfural formation in water
Raina Sharma, Research Scholar, India
The tremendous use of non-renewable fossil fuels causes global problems such as CO2 emission, hence it is imperative to switch to a renewable biomass resource. Nevertheless, utilizing biomass directly as a fuel poses significant challenges due to its intricate structure and low e [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable recycling of valuable materials from lithium-ion battery waste via hydrometallurgical process
Shally Gupta, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India
The rapid growth in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) demand for various emerging applications, such as electric vehicles and energy storage systems, will result in waste and disposal problems in the next few years as these batteries reach end-of-life (EoL). The spent LIBs also includ [....] » Read More
Title : Advanced trivalent chromium electroplating of ABL, PLA And carbon fibre reinforced biodegradable polymers
Lhalith Chandran, Anna University, Chennai, India
1.Introduction: ABL (Acrylonitrile-butadiene lignin) is a new class of renewable thermoplastic from nano structured lignin elastomers made by polymerizing lignin and acrylonitrile in the presence of butadiene. Currently ABS (Acrylonitrile-butadiene styrene) plastic is being [....] » Read More
Title : Advancements in catalytic processes for sustainable chemical engineering
Mahmoud Fathy Mubarak, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute (EPRI), Egypt
This presentation will discuss the advancements in catalytic processes for sustainable chemical engineering. It will focus on the development of novel catalysts and their applications in various chemical processes. The presentation will cover topics such as the synthesis of modif [....] » Read More
Title : Exploration of the application of free and immobilized laccase enzymes for the treatment of paper industry effluent
Toritsegbone Erik Tite, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Industries like pulp and paper mills are water-intensive and thus generate wastewater daily containing environmental contaminants like color, lignin, and phenolic compounds. Traditional wastewater treatment techniques are no longer effective in removing some of the pollutants tha [....] » Read More
Title : Mixed convection MHD boundary layer flow and heat transfer of nanofluid over an exponentially stretching sheet with effects of thermal radiation and viscous dissipation
Yohannes Yirga Kefela, Mekelle University, Ethiopia
This study aims to analyze the mixed convection magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) boundary layer flow and heat transfer of nanofluid over an exponentially stretching sheet with the effects of thermal radiation and viscous dissipation. The transport equations employed in the analysis incl [....] » Read More
Title : Development of modified electrodes for electrochemical analysis of flubendiamide under UV excitation
Barkouch Hamid, Univerty my smail, Morocco
In this study, a new pencil graphite electrode (PGE) modified with TiO2/Bi nanoparticles was successfully developed for quantitative measurements of flubendiamide (FBD) using differential pulse voltammetry (DPV). The detection limit (LOD) and quantification limit (LOQ) were found [....] » Read More
Title : Surface enhanced hematite (Fe2O3) from natural sand as catalyst in biodiesel production
Samaila Muazu Batagarawa, Umaru Musa Yaradua University, Nigeria
Iron sand is a natural material that is easy to obtain. In this study, extraction of iron oxide material from locally available iron sand in the form of hematite (Fe2O3) was carried out. Co-precipitation method was employed using hydrochloric acid and ammonium hydroxide. The char [....] » Read More
Title : Photo-degradation of methylene blue dye using TiO2 enhanced by adsorptive properties of Zeolite-Y
Mojeed Olalekan Bello, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
The significance of surface adsorption in catalysis inspired this present study. Here in, we reported the impact of the adsorptive property of zeolite-Y as a support for TiO2 (Zeo-Y/TiO2) to enhance its photo-degradation activity on methylene blue (MB) dye. The composites of zeol [....] » Read More
Title : Sheet plastination method for preparation teaching models by using local polyester resin
Alaa A Sawad, Basra university, Iraq
At the college of veterinary medicine, University of Basrah ,The Ambition to produced a low cost educational anatomical specimens using local polyester resin materials that are easy to use and inexpensive that useful for dissection, and reduced the formalin exposure hazard. [....] » Read More
Title : 1,3,5-Triethynylbenzene-based Conjugated Microporous Polymers: Green Mechanochemical Synthesis and Energy Storage Applications
Janah Shaya, Khalifa Univesrity of Science and Technology, United Arab Emirates
Research is increasingly focusing on novel technologies for energy production and storage, recognizing the significant economic and societal impacts. Among these, conjugated microporous materials (CMPs) are gaining attention for their potential in energy storage applications. CMP [....] » Read More
Title : Aldol condensation in the presence on base heterogeneous catalysts
Butenko Eleonora, Priazovskyi State technical university, Ukraine
The aldol condensation of acetone was investigated using calcined layered double hydroxide clays as catalysts,i.e. Mg-Al, Cr-Zn, Ni-Al hydroxides. Before the reactions clays were subjected to heat treatment at 450 0C for 18 h. Such heat treatment results in the total dehydration [....] » Read More
Title : Syngas cleaning by chemical looping conversion of tars from hazelnut shells pyrolysis and gasification
Beatrice Vincenti, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
The depletion of fossil fuel reserves, exacerbated by the climate crisis, is driving scientific research towards innovative and more sustainable methods to supply feedstocks for the energy and chemical industries. Chemical looping biomass gasification (CLBG) emerges as a promisin [....] » Read More
Title : Perfectly isotactic polypropylene upon In situ activation of ultrarigid meso metallocenes
Tim Lenz, Technical University of Munich, Germany
In 1984, Ewen disclosed the mechanism of stereocontrol exhibited by group IV metallocene catalysts in propylene polymerization.[1] While the racemic (rac) isomers of such complexes yield isotactic polypropylene (iPP), the meso isomers were shown to yield atactic polypropylene (aP [....] » Read More
Title : Catalytically programmed functional nano-objects using artificial intelligence
Lukas Eylert, Technical University of Munich, Germany
Rare earth metal-mediated group transfer polymerisation (REM-GTP) enables the synthesis of high precision polymers - among them the group of polyvinylphosphonates.1 Furthermore, this particular case of living catalytic polymerisation combines the positive attributes of anionic an [....] » Read More
Title : Phase equilibria (VLE and LLE) of platform molecules for the optimization of separation processes
Iiham Mokbel, University Claude Bernard Lyon1, France
Building block molecules derived from biomass represent renewable and sustainable alternatives to fossil-based resources. These molecules can be manipulated and transformed into diverse compounds with specific functions. This versatility enables their utilization in various biote [....] » Read More
Title : Synthesis and caracterization of CexMnY-Mg4Al2 hydrothalcite based system. Application in oxidation of n-Butanol
Naima Haddad, Laboratory of Chemistry of Natural Gas, Faculty of Chemistry (USTHB), Algeria
Industrial processes release a plethora of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the atmosphere, which adversely affect human health and contribute to air pollution, smog formation, and the degradation of urban air quality. Certain VOCs are also linked to climate change as they [....] » Read More
Title : Application of palygorsquite clay miner in diesel desulphuration - A kinetic and thermodynamic evaluation
Luciene da Silva Santos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Palygorskite (Pal) is a low-cost clay mineral material and was investigated in this study as a novel adsorbent to study the contaminants removal process from the petroleum industry by the adsorption process. This clay mineral was characterized by X-ray fluorescence (XRF), X-ray [....] » Read More