April 2023

(GR12) Spray Drying Using Novel Nozzle Design to Improve Droplet Formation for Fine Powders

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Author(s): Mehrnoush Famil Dardashti Advisor(s): Jamal Yagoobi Category: Graduate Abstract: Spray drying is a method of producing a dry powder from a liquid or slurry by rapidly drying with a hot gas. Ultrasonic nozzles has emerged as a promising technology that offers several advantages over conventional spray drying methods. The use of ultrasonic vibrations for… Read more (GR12) Spray Drying Using Novel Nozzle Design to Improve Droplet Formation for Fine Powders

(GR10) Quantifying Chemical Pretreatments for Sustainable Biofuel Production

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Author(s): Timothy Woodard Advisor(s): Michael Timko Category: Graduate Abstract: This project aims to enhance the competitiveness of lignocellulosic biomass to ethanol production by reducing the process costs associated with the conversion. By streamlining this critical stage of the process, we hope to bring lignocellulosic biomass production closer to parity with fossil fuel production. UN SDGs:… Read more (GR10) Quantifying Chemical Pretreatments for Sustainable Biofuel Production

(GR09) Preparations for Smart Dryer Optimization to Reduce Energy Consumption

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Author(s): Hanshen Yu Advisor(s): Jamal Yagoobi Category: Graduate Abstract: The smart dryer testbed at Sagamore lab is a highly modulized oven dryer. We aim to reduce energy consumption during drying processes by optimizing how the order of various drying technologies is used, and what parameters to operate on. Slot jet reattachment nozzles (SJR) modules and… Read more (GR09) Preparations for Smart Dryer Optimization to Reduce Energy Consumption

(GR08) Enhanced Waste-to-Energy Conversion Solution for Application in a Municipal Wastewater Plant

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Author(s): Julian Bennett Advisor(s): Michael Timko and Aidin Panahi Category: Graduate Abstract: Municipal Waste Treatment Plants typically collect sewage from our homes and industry and treat them to remove pollutants before dumping them in rivers or oceans, however, there is the possibility to extract energy from the treated sewage via hydrothermal liquefaction to obtain biocrude,… Read more (GR08) Enhanced Waste-to-Energy Conversion Solution for Application in a Municipal Wastewater Plant

(GR07) Experimental Study of Drying of Paper with Ultrasound Mechanism

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Author(s): Zahra Noori O’Connor Advisor(s): Jamal Yagoobi Category: Graduate Abstract: One of the most energy hungry industrial processes is paper drying. It is very essential to improve the efficiency of this process and develop novel technologies that can pave the path towards electrification of the process. We have developed a novel and efficient technology for… Read more (GR07) Experimental Study of Drying of Paper with Ultrasound Mechanism

(GR06) Environmentally friendly recovery of valuable metals from e-wastes

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Author(s): Hui Zhang, Chaoran Wang Advisor(s): Jianyu Lian Category: Graduate Abstract: E-waste is considered a potential resource. However, the current e-waste recycling is only 17.4%. E-waste management and recycling are crucial to environmental sustainability and carbon emissions reduction. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are a valuable sub-system of e-waste. Although PCBs account for 3−6 wt.% of… Read more (GR06) Environmentally friendly recovery of valuable metals from e-wastes

(GR05) Improving Paper Drying with Phase Change Materials

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Author(s): Itamar Harris Advisor(s): Jamal Yagoobi Category: Graduate Abstract: Efficient paper drying is a significant challenge for the paper industry, prompting industry experts and researchers to seek alternative technologies. Phase change materials (PCMs) have emerged as a promising solution due to their ability to store and release heat during phase transitions from solid to liquid… Read more (GR05) Improving Paper Drying with Phase Change Materials

(GR04) Engineered Biological Construction Material: Self-healing Carbon Negative Enzymatic Construction Materials

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Authors: Shuai Wang Advisors: Nima Rahbar Category: Graduate Abstract: Concrete is one of the main contributors to global CO2 emission, and efforts to find an alternative to concrete have not been fully successful. Inspired by the process of CO2 exchange in biological cells, we introduced a novel method to create a CO2 negative-emission enzymatic construction material… Read more (GR04) Engineered Biological Construction Material: Self-healing Carbon Negative Enzymatic Construction Materials

(GR03) Bio-template Fabrication of Nanoporous Ni@Al2O3: Durable Catalyst for Biogas Reforming Reaction

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Authors: Masoumeh Mohandessi Advisors: Michael Timko Category: Graduate Abstract: Following green chemistry principles and the significant role of catalysts in chemical transformations, in this study, for the first time, Ni@Al2O3 nanoparticles were prepared via a green, a sustainable, and practical approach using the waste management concept. To achieve this goal, the eggplant skin was employed as an… Read more (GR03) Bio-template Fabrication of Nanoporous Ni@Al2O3: Durable Catalyst for Biogas Reforming Reaction

(GR01) A Nanosilver-Enabled Composite System for Point-of-Use Potable Water: Towards Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for Everyone!

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Authors: Jihan El Ouaragli Advisors: NA Category: Graduate Abstract: Safe and affordable drinking water is an important and basic indicator of sustainability. Its availability at the point of use can save over 2 million human lives every year and prevent over 2 billion diarrheal diseases. Here, we propose a passive and compact nanosilver-enabled composite system… Read more (GR01) A Nanosilver-Enabled Composite System for Point-of-Use Potable Water: Towards Safe and Affordable Drinking Water for Everyone!