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117 articles for “Catalyst”
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Design of a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor for Acetic Acid Production Using Homogeneous Catalyzed Reaction
Abstract: The carbonylation of methanol to give acetic acid is one of the most important homogeneously catalyzed industrial processes. Detailed work has been carried out by researchers on its kinetic study and attempt to increase the activity of the catalyst. In this work attention is focused on the design of a continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) for the production of 210, 000 tons per year of acetic acid. At a maximum …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–38 Read article
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Synthesis of Various Products from Different Feed Stocks–an Insight Into Application of Biotechnology
Abstract: Synthesis of various products in energy efficient manner with minimum environmental foot print is important area of research in chemical engineering. Chemical pathways are energy intensive and many of the reactions are high temperature reactions. Many compounds like ethanol, amino acids, and acetic acids can be synthesized by biological methods. Biochemical reactions are low temperature reactions under mild conditions. Use of waste material as feedstock for production of useful compounds …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Advance in the Synthesis of Oxadiazole Based Heterocyclic Compound
Abstract: The five members of the heterocyclic ring 1,3,4-oxadiazole are necessary for the production of strong bioactive molecules. Numerous pharmacological effects, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticancer, antitubercular, anticonvulsant, anti-HIV, hypoglycemic, and antioxidant qualities, are exhibited by this intriguing class of chemicals. We have created four novel 1,3,4-oxadiazole compounds in the continuing study, which are sourced from the NSAID Ibuprofen. Melting point analysis and TLC were used to verify the compounds' purity. Open …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Development of Effective Electrodes and Electricity Generation in Continuous Microbial Fuel Cell using Poultry Wastewater
Abstract: The Microbial Fuel Cell was designed for batch and continuous operations and the electrodes were developed using a simple and effective technique known as phase inversion. The different combinations of electrodes were used in the experiment to get the maximum power output and organic matter removal. The poultry wastewater was used as substrate and was comparatively studied with Luria Bertani (LB) solution. The best combination of electrode was found to …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Development of Efficient Electrode and Design of Microbial Fuel Cell to Generate Electricity from Waste Water
Abstract: The study was focused on the development of composite electrodes and design of Continuous Microbial Fuel Cell to generate electricity from waste water. The electrodes were developed with different combinations of catalysts using phase inversion technique. In MFC Nafion 117 membrane was used as a proton exchange membrane and sewage waste water as substrate for the E.coli bacteria, which decomposes the organic matter and produces electrons. Different combination of electrodes …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–18 Read article
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Review on Production of Activated Carbon from Agricultural Biomass Waste
Abstract: Agricultural biomass waste is one of the main residue largely generated in the environment and was used as precursor for the synthesis of activated carbon as adsorbents, support on catalyst, electric charge storage, micro pore structure, high adsorption capacity material. Recently, many research paper can be found on particular biomass feedstock and activation technique to produce activated carbon. Consequently, main focus should be taken to the relevance those precursor effectiveness …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Characterization and Kinetic Study of Sugarcane Bagasse for the Production of Bio-oil Over Monodispersed Fe2 O3 and ZSM-5 Composite
Abstract: The shortage and price scramble of fossil fuels accompanied by vast CO2 emissions have triggered a worldwide search for alternative and sustainable resources. Wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, and water are the most commonly used alternative energy sources. The biomass residues are typically at low cost and readily availabile, and has been used as feedstocks for synthesis of renewable energy. To produced the bio-fuels from biomass residues, several reaction pathways categorized …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Kinetics and Mechanism of Ruthenium(III) Catalysed Oxidation of L-Arginine by Periodate in Alkaline Medium
Abstract: The kinetics of the ruthenium(III) catalysed oxidation of L-arginine by periodate was studied spectrophotometrically in alkaline medium at 280 nm and at a temperature 35 ± 0.1°C. It was found that the reaction is first order with respect to [catalyst] and [periodate]. The reaction showed fractional order dependence on [substrate] and [alkali]. The oxidation product of the reaction was found to be aldehyde. The anionic species of arginine (Arg) is …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Examination of conversion of Ethanol into Diethyl – Ether Product
Abstract: Investigation was conducted to examine the rate of diethyl-ether production from ethanol using the approach of vapour-phase dehydration. The following functional parameters were examined to determine the significance on the production of diethyl-ether from ethanol on the concept of vapour-phase dehydration. The functional parameters are space time, space velocity, heat generated per unit volume, reactor length, weight of catalyst and fractional conversion. The result obtained from the investigation demonstrates the …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Novel method for determination of kinetic constants from dynamics in a batch reactor with constant heat input rate
Abstract: In this article a novel method of obtaining reaction kinetic constants is described. It consists of measuring both concentration and temperature dynamics in a batch reactor supplied with a constant heat input rate. A system of esterification reaction between acetic acid and methanol in the presence of a cationic resin catalyst is studied. This reversible reaction’s rate is modeled by molecular order and as pseudo homogeneous assumption. By just one …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Mechanisms for Biological Energy Transduction
Abstract: One of the most intriguing aspects of plant metabolism is energy transduction, and a significant amount of study has gone into understanding the process by which the different activities operate. When light energy is employed in the chloroplast to create Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from Adenosine diphosphate (ADP), transduction is taking place. This is the process of converting one form of energy into another. The reactions involved in this research are …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Analysis & Design of T-Beam Bridge over Rangiya Nala
Abstract: Abstract Bridges serve as the means of transportation over river or valley or to provide ease of transportation over crossings. They act as catalyst in booming the local economy. Design of bridges has a special importance in the field of civil engineering. Bridges range from timber to pre-stress. However, the design of T-beam bridge is always a better choice where underneath transportation is prohibited during construction and the span of …
Published in International Journal of Structural Engineering and Analysis · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 13–29 Read article
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Discovery of Materials through Applied Machine Learning and General Machine Learning Architecture
Abstract: Advances in artificial intelligence technologies, especially machine learning, have generated possibilities in the material sciences to facilitate material exploration and to achieve a profound understanding of the relationship between the constituent elements of the material and the properties represented by the material. The application of machine learning to the exploration of experimental materials is sluggish due to the monetary and temporal costs of experimental data, however parallel methods, such as …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 48–57 Read article
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Green Nanotechnology Based Analysis & Treatment of Industrial Effluent
Abstract: The research into effluent treatment and recycling is ongoing process. Particularly the development of new methods and technology for nanowaste treatment is a focus of most professionals, scientist and engineers. One of the developments among the emerging technology is the green nanotechnology, which is environmental friendly, affordable and cost effective. This research is an overview of Green nanotechnology based analysis and treatment techniques for an industrial nanowaste is emphasized. Most …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Process of Catalysis in Industry: A Review
Abstract: This article underlines the significance of catalysis innovation and catalysts especially in Indian point of view. The development of the catalysis innovation utilized as a part of the current commercial ventures in India is tremendous furthermore the catalysis research in India and its educated community is huge. Be that as it may, in pedagogical showing catalysis is continually being disregarded in the science syllabus in this nation. A conclusion has …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–26 Read article
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Investigations of Ruthenium an Energetic Material
Abstract: The energy of ruthenium catalyzed degradative oxidation of methylparaben by the copper complex, is researched at 30ºC and at an ionic strength of 60 × 10−3mol dm−3. In the presence of catalyst ruthenium(III), the reaction between methyl and diperiodatocuprate in aqueous alkaline medium exhibits 1:1 stoichiometry.
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Mechanistic and Catalytic Behavior of Os for the Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Bromamine-B Redox System
Abstract: Chlorpheniramine maleate (CPM) is an important antihistamine agent. To the best of our knowledge there is no report in the literature about the oxidation of CPM with halogen + 1 oxidant from the stand point of its kinetics and mechanistic chemistry. Hence, a systematic kinetics and mechanistic study on the oxidation of CPM with bromamine-B (BAB) in the presence of NaOH and Os(VIII) catalyst has been carried out at 303 …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–29 Read article
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Catalysis Materials: Connecting the Academia to the Industry
Abstract: This article emphasizes the importance of catalysis technology and catalysts particularly in Indian perspective. The growth of the catalysis technology used in the existing industries in India is enormous and also the catalysis research in Indian academia is significant. However, in pedagogical teaching catalysis is always being neglected in the chemistry syllabus in this country. A conclusion has been drawn addressing the importance of teaching catalysis to the undergraduates and …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Reduction with Borohydrides (BH4–): A Sustainable Route for CO2 Utilization†
Abstract: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the major green house gas responsible for global warming and the accompanied disastrous effects of climate change. Globally research efforts are on for the utilization of the challenge as an opportunity. Enormous research efforts are focused on the conversion of CO2 to fuels and chemicals. Finding suitable reducing agent, like the borohydrides, is the key for the effective utilization of CO2 for the production of fuels …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Evaluating Photo-Catalytic Application of TiO2 Nano Particles Augmented With H2O2 for Mineralization of Pharmaceutical Effluent
Abstract: Interest in the photocatalytic oxidation of non biodegradable organics from contaminated wastewater is growing rapidly. The photocatalytic activity of TiO2 nano particles synthesized via Sol-Gel method for the degradation of pharmaceutical effluent under UV light was discussed in this study. The TiO2 nano particles were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) to determine size, Morphology Index, Specific Surface area and surface to volume ratio. The XRD results revealed that the TiO2 …
Published in International Journal of Metallurgy and Alloys · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–36 Read article