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Supercritical extraction of binder from multilayer ceramic capacitors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Supercritical extraction using carbon dioxide was carried out in a semi-continuous mode on the binder and its components of an acrylate-based system, the results of which were compared with a poly (vinyl butyral)-based ...
Air permit for the construction and operation of a calcium carbide manufacturing plant
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The purpose of this thesis is to determine the regulatory requirements necessary for constructing calcium carbide manufacturing plants. Material and thermal balances were made on the basis of biomass as a substitute for ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Developing, implementing, and assessing coupled-tank experiments in an undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Five experimental modules that fit into the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Curriculum were developed using the existing Coupled-Tank Apparatus. Students of different educational levels get an opportunity to develop ...
Failure analysis of green ceramic bodies during thermal debinding
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
In industry, thermal debinding is the traditional mode of binder removal from multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCs). Binder removal from ceramics takes as long as 50-150 h, thereby contributing significantly to the manufacturing ...
Validation and insight into a novel packed-bed electrode flow battery architecture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
In order to improve upon current flow battery technology and to obtain higher specific energies, a novel packed-bed electrode flow battery (PBEFB) is proposed. The validation of the use of packed-bed electrodes in a flow ...
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 ...
Lewis-base polymers for modifying absorption and desorption abilities of silica supported, amine based solid carbon dioxide capture materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
In order to slow down the climate changes caused by human activities and control the carbon dioxide CO2 concentration in atmosphere, various CO2 separation and capture technologies have been investigated and applied. Solid ...
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 ...
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. ...
Characterization of dissolved organic matter in water using Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy : implication for chemical composition and effects of water sources
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) from several freshwater sources (Hinkson Creek upstream and downstream of the City of Columbia, Missouri River, landfill leachate, and wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)) was characterized by ...
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 ...
Design of lithium air batteries with aqueous electrolyte
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Chemically-induced controlled growth of CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Trihalide perovskite nanocrystals have recently emerged as a new class of superior nanoscale semiconductors due to their outstanding optoelectronic properties. A family of all-inorganic CsPbX3 (X=Cl, Br, and I) perovskite ...
Preliminary analysis on the pulping of corn stover using aqueous ethanol and supercritical carbon dioxide
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Currently, the two main chemical processes used to produce pulp - the Kraft and the Sulfite method - emit large amount of environmental pollutants. The organosolv pulping method, which uses organic solvents at high ...
Thermophysical properties of nanoparticle-enhanced deep eutectic solvents (NEDESs) heat-transfer fluids
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are a new class of promising green media and considered as a versatile alternative to conventional ionic liquids (ILs), ...
Effects of polysulfone support layer on the performance of thin film composite (TFC) membranes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The performance of thin film composite (TFC) membranes was correlated with the support layers. Polysulfone (PSF) Support layers with additive ...
Controlling SIBLING protein orientation and conformation via native binding interactions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Native bone tissue is comprised of a mixture of collagen, non-collagenous proteins, and hydroxyapatite (HA). The SIBLING (small integrin binding, N-linked glycoprotein) family of proteins is the primary group of non-collagenous ...