Browsing by Thesis Advisor "Suppes, Galen J."
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The applied usage and modeling of activated carbon storage systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Storage of natural gas by adsorption or Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG) has the potential to emerge as a viable option to relieve a major share of the ... -
Catalytic conversion of glycerol and sugar alcohols to value-added products
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The current research is based on developing an improved and fundamental understanding of technology that will allow the conversion of this crude glycerin to a propylene glycol based antifreeze product. Hydrogenolysis of ... -
Catalytic conversion of glycerol to propylene glycol : synthesis and technology assessment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)This research is focused on developing a method that is applicable to the industrial-scale production of propylene glycol from glycerol with considerably high conversions and yields. The fundamental understanding behind ... -
Chemical modifications to produce soy-based polyols
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)This project comprises several chemical routes to produce soy-based polyols for future use in polyurethane foam applications. Soybean oil was polymerized by heat and catalyst to increase molecular weight, and viscosity for ... -
Convection battery research, development, and simulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The research in this dissertation focuses on convection cells that have the potential to provide some of the needed breakthroughs in batteries. The convection cell utilizes electrolyte flow to decrease concentration ... -
Equilibrium limitations and selectivity on conversion of glycerol to propylene glycol
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Hydrogenolysis of glycerol to propylene glycol was performed at lower temperatures and pressures using concentrated glycerol. Reactions were carried out at 180, 200, 220, and 240⁰C and at a system pressure of 1, 2, and 4 ... -
Flammability characterization of fat and oil derived phase change materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)Phase change materials are a quickly growing commodity in a world which now places a premium on energy conservation, and renewable energy sources. The implementation of PCMs into several world markets can lead to reduced ... -
Gas phase conversion of sugars to C3 chemicals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The limited fossil oil reserve, fast-rising crude oil price and increasing environmental concerns make scientists and researchers give a serious look at biomass as feed stocks to produce chemicals and fuels. Five chapters ... -
Group contribution modeling of physical properties during urethane reaction
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Impact of anion exchange surface of permeable separator on performance of zinc alkaline primary battery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Improvement in zinc alkaline battery performance through highly conductive materials, the introduction of anion-exchange coated filter papers and their ... -
Investigation of adsorption-related properties of potassium hydroxide activated carbon and its derivatives design, experimental analysis, and modeling of multiple battery chemistries
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This dissertation covers an evolution of topics starting with research on high surface area activated carbon, continuing with the application of that ... -
Investigation of battery materials and sonic enhancements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The effect of carbon surface area on capacity is investigated in cathodes for lithium sulfur batteries. Carbon additives help overcome the low electrical ... -
Investigation of materials and convection for lithium sulfur batteries
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The following dissertation investigates different aspects of lithium-sulfur batteries. Lithium-sulfur batteries have a higher theoretical capacity ... -
Modeling and experimental study of polyurethane foaming reactions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Polyurethanes are very important polymers and are used in a wide range of applications. A theoretical model was developed to simulate polyurethane foaming reactions. In the model, multiple ordinary differential equations ... -
Nanoporous carbon from corn cobs and its application
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Chemical activation of corn cobs using phosphoric acid or potassium hydroxide can lead to nanoporous carbon having surface area in excess of 3800 m²/g and pore volume of 2.5cc/g. Dried, crushed, corn cobs were carbonized ... -
Polyols made from vegetable oil and their applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)In the course of research, soybean oil was polymerized to form bodied soybean oil (BSBO) also termed heat polymerized soybean oil which was used to derive the epoxy bodied soybean oil-hydroxyl value # 193, BSBO/aceto-hydroxyl ... -
Polyurethane rigid foams modeling project
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)A theoretical model was developed to simulate the polyurethane foaming process for a rigid foam. In the model, multiple ordinary differential equations were solved by MATLAB and the model was able to predict temperature ... -
Polyurethane rigid foams modeling project
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Polyurethanes (PU) foams are extensively, used and they can expand during polymerization if gases or vapors are produced in concert with the polymerization. ... -
The production, applications and economic study of activated carbon for large scale production including an educational study on undergraduate laboratory modules
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)The production of activated carbon was evaluated using a biomass feed stock, corn cobs, as a precursor. The importance of the carbonization process and activation process are discussed and how nanopores and its unique ... -
Production, characterization, and applications of activated carbon
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)This thesis investigates the production of activated carbon, an environmentally friendly adsorbent which is used in many industries. Activated carbon can be derived from many different sources and produced in varying ...