Browsing by Thesis Advisor "Deng, Baolin"
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The modification of PVDF hollow fiber membrane via atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This work was focused on the fabrication, modification and characterization of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) hollow fiber membranes (HFMs) produced ... -
Modification of thin film composite (TFC) membrane by incorporation with copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) for antibacterial properties
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Membrane biofouling has been a challenging problem restricting the application of reverse osmosis (RO) desalination process. Copper is known for its antimicrobial properties and is easily available with low cost. In this ... -
Modified polyamide fiber for arsenic adsorption
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In the United States, China, Bangladesh, India and many other countries in the world, arsenic (As) existing in some drinking water supplies has caused ... -
Novel methods for preparation of modified 1-dimensional nanomaterials of titanium dioxide for environmental engineering applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Photocatalytic processes of titanium dioxide have been discovered in the early 1980 and till now titanium dioxide nanomaterials are the most popular photocatalysts for scientific researches and industrial applications. In ... -
Novel thin-film nanocomposite (TFN) membrne embedded with biomodal silica nanoparticles for water purification
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Modern reverse osmosis (RO)/nanofiltration (NF) membranes are primarily made of thin-film composites (TFC) fabricated through interfacial polymerization ... -
Organic-inorganic hybrid materials for arsenic adsorption : surface complexation and intraparticle diffusion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Arsenic removal through adsorption is one of the most widely applied techniques for arsenic removal from drinking water. Among the numerous arsenic ... -
Oxidized mesoporous ZrO2/carbon composites for arsenic removal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study is mainly focused on the synthesis and characterization of oxidized mesoporous ZrO2/Carbon composites, determining the best air oxidation ... -
Photocatalytic reduction of hexavalent chromium in aqueous solutions by TiO₂ PAN nanofibers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This study was focused on the fabrication and application of titanium dioxide (TiO2)/polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers. TiO2/PAN nanofibers were prepared by the electrospinning process from the mixture of titanium ... -
Plasma treatment effects on resin-based tooth restoration improvements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The dental restoration is the recovery of the function, integrity and morphology of missing tooth structure using dental restorative materials. Recent ... -
Recycled plastics in asphalt pavement: life cycle assessment and environmental impact implications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This study is focused on exploring how the recycled plastics, when being used as an additive in the production of asphalt pavement, could impact the environment from a life cycle assessment perspective. The plastics modified ... -
Studying and developing the thin film membranes for reverse osmosis application
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Desalination by semi-permeable membranes is the most applicable method of water-salt separation, where reverse osmosis (RO) account for the major portion ... -
Synthesis of ethylene glycol polymerized MIL-125 and their application in arsenic adsorption
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Arsenic in drinking water poses a great threat to human health. While many methods have been examined for arsenic treatment such as coagulation/filtration, ... -
TiO2/Diatomite composites for effective arsenic removal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Arsenic is a commonly occurring toxic element and it has been considered as the root of many disease. Due to the adverse effects that arsenic possess, ... -
Uio-66 particles embedded PVDF hollow fiber membrane for arsenate removal
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Excessive arsenate in drinking water is a threat to human health. In this study, UiO-66 particles embedded PVDF hollow fiber membrane (HFM) was ... -
Use of fluorescence excitation emission matrix spectroscopy for water and wastewater characterization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The Excitation Emission Matrix Spectroscopy (EEMS) has the potential to be used for the real time monitoring of environmental effects on water and ...