Chemical Engineering electronic theses and dissertations (MU)
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Compressibility of a mixture of CH4 [plus] CO2 and correlation of compressibility factors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1986)The work presented in this thesis consists of two parts: experimental and correlation. In the experimental part, the pressure-vo1ume - temperature data .for pure methane, and for one composition of methane-carbon dioxide, ... -
Maximal multiplicity and bifurcation in a CSTR with two consecutive first order reactions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1987)The steady state equation of a continuous stirred tank reactor is considered in the frame work of singularity theory. The maximal multiplicity of seven is obtained. The importance of the bifurcation parameter is studied ... -
On the steady states and dynamic behavior of two CSTR's in series
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1987)The mass and energy balances describing transcient behavior of two continuous flow stirred tank reactors in series are written in dimensionless form, for a first order reaction. It is shown that the maximum number of steady ... -
High pressure enthalpy of vaporization and vapor pressure for coal based chemicals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1982)It is redundant to emphasize the need for high pressure thermodynamic studies especially when coal is regarded as an alternate source for energy. Apart from the aspects of economics in the design of industrial process to ... -
The pressure, volume, and temperature behavior of water at negative pressures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1970)The p-v-T behavior of a pure substance is among its most important properties. Accurate data of this type are necessary for the determination of the molecular parameters of the substance in any theoretical or semi- theoretical ... -
Investigation of glycerol-based sol-gel synthesis of Li1Ni0.8Co0.1Mn0.1O2 layered transition metal oxide cathodes for lithium-ion batteries
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the predominant portable power source today, and much attention is being given to the cathode materials of LIBs. LiNi1-y-zCoyMnzO2 (NCM) materials utilize the ... -
Study of plasma treatment effects on dental bond improvement, biofilm destruction, and oxidation prevention of AgNWs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] Non-thermal plasma techniques have gained significant attention and applications in various fields, including the medical, dental, and industrial sectors. These techniques offer unique advantages ... -
Breathable skin-interfaced bioelectronics with unprecedented properties for healthcare monitoring
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Skin-interfaced wearable electronics have raised substantial research interests owing to their versatility to continuously monitor the evolving dynamic human physiological states and to evaluate ... -
Amine modified silicates applied to direct air capture of CO2 with room temperature regeneration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)There is an urgent need to directly remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Solid adsorbent based chemisorption is a promising solution. In this work, two types of amines, Jeffamine T403 and TEPA, were combined with two types of ... -
Fabrication of porous, skin-interfaced bioelectronic sensors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Soft on-skin electronics have broad applications in human healthcare, human- machine interface, robotics, and others. However, most current ... -
Carbon nanomaterial-based aerogels for improved removal of copper(II), zinc(II), and lead(II) ions from water
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Access to clean water continues to be an issue throughout the world. Supplies of freshwater have been decreasing due to population growth, natural disasters, and pollution. Advanced carbon-based technologies have allowed ... -
Novel biomaterials for controlled immunomodulatory drug delivery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)With the success of solid organ transplantation, a next generation approach has been developed known as vascularized composite allografts which requires the transplantation of a whole functional unit comprised of many ... -
Development of multiscale porous elastomer substrates with passive-cooling capabilities and strain-insensitive conductive nanocomposites for skin-interfaced electronics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)Emerging skin-interfaced electronics have been playing a significant role in many areas such as clinical healthcare and mobile fitness tracking because they can collect a variety of biological signals from human body. ... -
Engineering of Ruddlesden-Popper planar faults in CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals for improved performance in light emitting devices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)We developed a procedure that allowed triggering post-synthetic growth of CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals (PNCs) via fusion. Pursuing the study, we discovered that the growth of CsPbBr3 PNCs was accompanied by the formation ... -
Application of electronic structure calculations to vibrational spectroscopy and gas encapsulation in zeolites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Zeolites are an important class of aluminosilicate materials that have wide applications in heterogeneous catalysis, gas separations, and ion-exchange processes at industrial scales. The desire to continue doing research ... -
Developing a novel method for making metal oxide nanocoatings for electrocatalysis applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)In this dissertation, a new and novel technique to synthesize conformal films of metal oxides on top of nanoscale substrates in different geometries such as carbon nanotubes, carbon black particles, and iron oxide nanoparticles ... -
Photocatalytic antimicrobial coating for food contact surfaces
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Food-borne diseases cause approximately 9.4 million illnesses each year in the United States, while globally, these diseases cause approximately 600 million cases of illness and [approximately] 420,000 deaths. Food contact ... -
Innovative immersion approach to retention of African-American 1st year chemical engineers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Students that identify as Black1, chemical engineers, and 1st-year undergraduates face unique circumstances along with perspectives that have not been assessed in depth. This pilot study aims to highlight the challenges ... -
Developing new techniques to synthesize layered cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)Many synthesis techniques like sol-gel, co-precipitation, hydrothermal, pyrolysis, and many more have been used to synthesize batteries' active electrode materials. High surface area cathode materials with smaller nanoparticles ... -
Engineering novel biomolecular materials for therapeutic peptide payload delivery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Hematological cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma, are estimated to cause the death of 58,000 people in the United States in 2018 and account for ...