SDG 9 – Industry

(UG09) Updating an Automated Scale for the Study of Dates

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Author(s): Matthew Adam, Ryan Antes, Eli Hoffberg, Connor Gaudette Advisor(s): Isa Bar-On, Erin Solovey, Tess Meier Category: Undergraduate Abstract: Southern Arava Research and Development studies agricultural practices on Medjool dates to support local farmers and protect the industry from water shortages and plant diseases. At Southern Arava Research and Development, the previously used data collection… Read more (UG09) Updating an Automated Scale for the Study of Dates

(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

(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

(GR02) Advances in Magnesium Primary Production by Reactive Cathode Molten Salt Electrolysis with G-METS Distillation​

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Authors: Zujian Tang, Daniel Sehar Advisors: Adam C. Powell​ Category: Graduate Abstract: Molten salt electrolysis with a liquid Sn cathode overcomes multiple challenges in reduction of MgO to Mg, particularly the low density and high activity of magnesium metal. It can use carbon anodes in a design very similar to the Hall-Héroult cell, or solid… Read more (GR02) Advances in Magnesium Primary Production by Reactive Cathode Molten Salt Electrolysis with G-METS Distillation​

(FY01) Geothermal: A Green Solution to Rising Temperatures

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Authors: Alex Sheehey, Samantha Simmons, Federico Vegas, Jackson Wamback Advisors: Professor David Medich and Professor Derren Rosbach Category: First Year Abstract: Our group looked into WPI’s emissions in an attempt to determine where and how WPI could have the greatest reduction on its emissions. Our team determined that WPI’s current, steam-based, gas turbine heating system… Read more (FY01) Geothermal: A Green Solution to Rising Temperatures

(GR11) Recycled Battlefield Titanium Scrap for Cold Spray Applications

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Authors: Kiran Judd Advisors: Danielle Cote, Bryer Sousa Category: Graduate Abstract: This project examines the use of recycled battlefield titanium scrap as the primary feedstock powder for cold spray applications. The goal of this project is to develop a “grave-to-cradle” concept of utilizing materials at the point-of-need. This is aimed to provide more sustainable material… Read more (GR11) Recycled Battlefield Titanium Scrap for Cold Spray Applications