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Spin and charge fluctuations in a one-dimensional lattice with long-range interactions
, Article Physica B: Condensed Matter ; Volume 571 , 2019 , Pages 204-209 ; 09214526 (ISSN) ; Davoudi, B ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2019
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We study the competition between spin and charge fluctuations of the extended Hubbard model with on-site and dipole-dipole interactions in a one-dimensional lattice. Using the extended two-particle self consistent (ETPSC) method, we find the corresponding expressions for spin and charge response functions. In this approach, the irreducible spin and charge vertices are a function of inter-particle distance (r) and wave-number (q). This theory allows us to determine the crossover temperatures and the dominant instability as a function of U and V. The phase diagrams are obtained for several effective particle densities: n = 0.5, n = 1 and n = 4/3. Each phase diagram (U − V − T space)...
Bio-based UV curable polyurethane acrylate: Morphology and shape memory behaviors
, Article European Polymer Journal ; Volume 118 , 2019 , Pages 514-527 ; 00143057 (ISSN) ; Shojaei, A ; Sundararaj, U ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2019
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Smart bio-based shape memory polymers with high performance and fast response have the exciting potential to meet the growing need in biomedical applications. In this study, novel fast response UV-curable shape memory polyurethane acrylates (SMPUAs) comprising polycaprolactone diols (PCL-Diol), hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and hydroxy-methyl methacrylate (HEMA) were synthesized by two-step bulk polymerization. Two series of PUAs with almost the same amount of hard segment content (HSC) were prepared with varying soft-segment molecular weight (2000, 3000, and 4000 g/mol) and different molar ratios of constituents. A mono-functional reactive diluent was used to control HSC and reduce the...
Generic extraction medium: From highly polar to non-polar simultaneous determination
, Article Analytica Chimica Acta ; Volume 1066 , 2019 , Pages 1-12 ; 00032670 (ISSN) ; Khalilzadeh, M ; Bagheri, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2019
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Sample preparation for non-target analysis is challenging due to the difficulty in the extraction of polar and non-polar analytes simultaneously. Most commercial solid sorbents lack the proper comprehensiveness for extraction of analytes with different physiochemical properties. A possible key is the combination of hydrophobic polymer and hydrophilic surface functional groups in solid based extraction methods in order to generate the susceptibility for retaining both polar and non-polar analytes. To pursue this goal, in this study, four polar groups including [sbnd]NH 2 , [sbnd]NO 2 , [sbnd]COOH, and [sbnd]COCH 3 were chemically bound to Amberlite XAD-4 substrate in order to prepare a...
Graphene oxide-starch-based micro-solid phase extraction of antibiotic residues from milk samples
, Article Journal of Chromatography A ; Volume 1591 , 2019 , Pages 7-14 ; 00219673 (ISSN) ; Behkami, S ; Raoofi, M ; Bagheri, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2019
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In this study, a method was described for the extraction of three antibiotic residues from cow milk samples using a graphene oxide–starch–based nanocomposite. The prepared nanocomposites were employed as an extractive phase for micro-solid phase extraction of antibiotics from cow milk samples. The extracted antibiotics, i.e. amoxicillin, ampicillin and cloxacillin, were subsequently analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography–ultraviolet detection (HPLC–UV). Important variables associated with the extraction and desorption efficiency were optimized. High extraction efficiencies for the selected antibiotics were conveniently achieved using the starch–based nanocomposite as the...
LPG mass separation by vortex tube cascade and its economics
, Article Applied Thermal Engineering ; Volume 148 , 2019 , Pages 1139-1147 ; 13594311 (ISSN) ; Alighardashi, H ; Farhadi, F ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2019
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In the present experimental study, the effect of operating parameters such as inlet and outlet pressure as well as inlet temperature on the mass separation capability of vortex tubes (VTs) for a gas mixture is investigated. Specifically, concentrating heavier components of a gas mixture in the hot outlet stream is considered. Proposing a semi-empirical index from the experimental study, the simulation of different arrangements of VTs, and the effect of recycling a portion of the hot outlet stream on its mass separation performance are investigated. Moreover, the proposed separation method by VTs is economically compared with commonly used methods by distillation columns and two-phase...
Novel nanocomposite polyethersulfone- antimony tin oxide membrane with enhanced thermal, electrical and antifouling properties
, Article Polymer ; Volume 163 , 2019 , Pages 48-56 ; 00323861 (ISSN) ; Hosseini, S. A ; Ma, G ; McGregor, M ; Sadrzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2019
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Application of organic−inorganic nanocomposite membranes for water treatment is exceptionally growing owing to their tunable functionalities in addition to their enhanced permeation and antifouling propensity. In the present work, novel nanocomposite polyethersulfone (PES) membrane was synthesized using antimony-doped tin oxide (ATO) nanoparticles (NPs) via phase separation technique. It was found that the modified PES-ATO nanocomposite membranes exhibited significantly higher fouling resistance and larger permeate flux recovery ratio when tested with oil sands produced water than unmodified PES membranes. Furthermore, the PES-ATO membranes provided 40% more organic matter removal compared...
Porous eco–friendly fibers for on–line micro solid–phase extraction of nonsteroidal anti–inflammatory drugs from urine and plasma samples
, Article Journal of Chromatography A ; Volume 1574 , 2018 , Pages 18-26 ; 00219673 (ISSN) ; Behkami, S ; Bagheri, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2018
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In this study, cellulose acetate (CA) fibers were prepared using different solvent systems in electrospinning. The recorded scanning electron microscopy micrographs indicated that the morphology of the prepared fibers is closely associated with the type of electrospinning solvents. The prepared CA fibers were used as an extractive phase for on–line micro–solid phase extraction (μ-SPE) of nonsteroidal–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in biological samples pursued by HPLC–UV determination. Work conducted on this research ascertained that the use of dichloromethane:acetone (3:1, v/v) solvent system in the CA dissolution for electrospinning, leads to the formation of porous ribbon–like fibers and...
TPU/graphene nanocomposites: effect of graphene functionality on the morphology of separated hard domains in thermoplastic polyurethane
, Article Polymer ; Volume 148 , 18 July , 2018 , Pages 169-180 ; 00323861 (ISSN) ; Pircheraghi, G ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2018
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Graphene nanoplatelets with different surface functional groups and polarity were prepared by Hummer's method and electrochemical exfoliation of graphite in two aqueous acids. The XRD, FTIR and sedimentation tests performed to characterize the polarity of the prepared graphenes. The highest polarity was associated with the sample prepared by Hummer's method and the sample synthesized by electrochemical exfoliation in nitric acid medium showed the moderate polarity. Meanwhile, the sample prepared in sulfuric acid medium showed the lowest polarity. Then thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)/graphene nanocomposite films were fabricated with solvent exchange method. While the dispersion state and...
Photo-curable acrylate polyurethane as efficient composite membrane for CO2 separation
, Article Polymer ; Volume 149 , 2018 , Pages 178-191 ; 00323861 (ISSN) ; Shojaei, A ; Mousavi, S. A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2018
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The current investigation was to present composite membranes with strong interfacial adhesion between top polymeric selective layer and the bottom micro-porous support layer with appropriate gas permeation behavior and practically suitable processing characteristics. To this end, a series of acrylate-terminated polyurethanes (APUs) based on poly (ethylene glycol) (PEG) with different molecular weights (Mn) of 600, 1000, 1500, 2000 and 4000 g/mol, toluene diisocyanate (TDI), and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) were synthesized. Composite membranes were prepared with UV-curable acrylate-terminated polyurethane/acrylate diluent (APUAs) as selective layer and polyester/polysulfone (PS/PSF) as...
Novel fluoridated silk fibroin/ TiO2 nanocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
, Article Materials Science and Engineering C ; Volume 82 , 2018 , Pages 265-276 ; 09284931 (ISSN) ; Madaah Hosseini, H. R ; Samadikuchaksaraei, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2018
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It is known that Fluoride ions strongly affect bone mineralization and formation. In the present study, the engineered bone tissue scaffolds are fabricated using silk fibroin (SF) and flouridated TiO2 nanoparticles. TiO2 nanoparticles are modified by fluoride ions, and different levels (0, 5, 10, 15 and 20 wt%) of the fluoridated TiO2 nanoparticles (TiO2-F) were subsequently added to the SF matrix through phase separation method to prepare silk fibroin/flouridated TiO2 nanocomposite scaffolds (SF/TiO2-F). Phase structure, functional groups, morphology and mechanical properties of the obtained scaffolds were evaluated by X-ray diffraction method (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy...
Plant protein-based hydrophobic fine and ultrafine carrier particles in drug delivery systems
, Article Critical Reviews in Biotechnology ; Volume 38, Issue 1 , 2018 , Pages 47-67 ; 07388551 (ISSN) ; Mirshekari, H ; Sahandi Zangabad, P ; Moosavi Basri, S. M ; Baniasadi, F ; Sharifi Aghdam, M ; Karimi, M ; Hamblin, M. R ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2018
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For thousands of years, plants and their products have been used as the mainstay of medicinal therapy. In recent years, besides attempts to isolate the active ingredients of medicinal plants, other new applications of plant products, such as their use to prepare drug delivery vehicles, have been discovered. Nanobiotechnology is a branch of pharmacology that can provide new approaches for drug delivery by the preparation of biocompatible carrier nanoparticles (NPs). In this article, we review recent studies with four important plant proteins that have been used as carriers for targeted delivery of drugs and genes. Zein is a water-insoluble protein from maize; Gliadin is a 70% alcohol-soluble...
In situ preparation and characterization of biocompatible acrylate-terminated polyurethane containing chemically modified multiwalled carbon nanotube
, Article Polymer Composites ; Volume 39 , April , 2018 , Pages E297-E307 ; 02728397 (ISSN) ; Shojaei, A ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Inc
2018
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Biodegradable acrylate-terminated polyurethane/acrylate (APUA) filled with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate functionalized carbon nanotube (CNT-HEMA) was prepared by in situ free radical crosslinking. CNT-HEMA enhanced crystallinity of soft domain and caused more phase separation between hard and soft domains of APUA. Tensile testing showed a considerable improvement in elastic modulus (∼160%) and tensile strength (∼30%) at 1 wt% loading. Morphological features of APUA induced by nanotubes were found to be dominant on mechanical properties of APUA/CNT-HEMA. CNT-HEMA increased water contact angle of APUA; however, wettability of APUA/CNT-HEMA maintained in acceptable range for biomedical...
Silica aerogel coated on metallic wire by phase separation of polystyrene for in–tube solid phase microextraction
, Article Journal of Chromatography A ; Volume 1500 , 2017 , Pages 69-75 ; 00219673 (ISSN) ; Bagheri, H ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2017
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In this research, an attempt was made toward synthesizing a sol–gel–based silica aerogel and its subsequent coating on a copper wire by phase separation of polystyrene. Adaption of this new approach enabled us to coat the metallic wire with powder materials. The use of this method for coating, led to the formation of a porous and thick structure of silica aerogel. The coated wire was placed in a needle and used as the sorbent for in–tube solid phase microextraction of chlorobenzenes (CBs). The superhydrophobicity of sorbent on extraction efficiency was investigated by using different ratios of tetraethylorthosilicate/methyltrimethoxysilane. The surface coated with the prepared silica aerogel...
Melt compounding of thermoplastic polyurethanes incorporating 1D and 2D carbon nanofillers
, Article Polymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering ; Volume 56, Issue 7 , 2017 , Pages 732-743 ; 03602559 (ISSN) ; Pedrazzoli, D ; Pircheraghi, G ; Manas Zloczower, I ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Inc
2017
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Thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites incorporating carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoplatelets were prepared through melt blending and compression molding, and the compounding process was optimized taking into account the different physical properties of one-dimensional carbon nanotubes and two-dimensional graphene nanoplatelets. Filler dispersion was further improved in the case of carbon nanotubes by noncovalent surface modification using a specific surfactant. The well-dispersed nanofillers favored enhanced phase separation in the thermoplastic polyurethane, leading to a better microstructure, which is able to improve the load transfer and maximize the tensile and viscoelastic...
In situ preparation and characterization of biocompatible acrylate-terminated polyurethane containing chemically modified multiwalled carbon nanotube
, Article Polymer Composites ; 2017 ; 02728397 (ISSN) ; Shojaei, A ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Inc
2017
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Biodegradable acrylate-terminated polyurethane/acrylate (APUA) filled with 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate functionalized carbon nanotube (CNT-HEMA) was prepared by in situ free radical crosslinking. CNT-HEMA enhanced crystallinity of soft domain and caused more phase separation between hard and soft domains of APUA. Tensile testing showed a considerable improvement in elastic modulus (∼160%) and tensile strength (∼30%) at 1 wt% loading. Morphological features of APUA induced by nanotubes were found to be dominant on mechanical properties of APUA/CNT-HEMA. CNT-HEMA increased water contact angle of APUA; however, wettability of APUA/CNT-HEMA maintained in acceptable range for biomedical...
Core-shell electrospun polybutylene terephthalate/polypyrrole hollow nanofibers for micro-solid phase extraction
, Article Journal of Chromatography A ; Volume 1434 , 2016 , Pages 19-28 ; 00219673 (ISSN) ; Rezvani, O ; Banihashemi, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier B.V
2016
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In the present work, a new micro-solid phase extraction (μ-SPE) sorbent as an extracting medium based on core-shell nanofibers was synthesized by electrospinning. The core-shell nanofibers of polyvinylpyrrolidone-Polybutylene terephthalate/polypyrrole (PVP-PBT/PPy) were electrospun and subsequently, modified hollow nanofibers were prepared by removing the central PVP moiety. Moreover, conventional PBT/PPy was also prepared for the comparison purposes. The homogeneity and the porous surface structure of the core-shell nanofibers were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The applicability of the fabricated nanofibers-coating was examined by immersed μ-SPE of some selected triazine...
Fabrication and characterization of maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene membranes with high antifouling properties
, Article Journal of Applied Polymer Science ; Volume 133, Issue 36 , 2016 ; 00218995 (ISSN) ; Mousavi, S. A ; Farhadi, F ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Inc
2016
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In this study, maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene microporous flat-sheet membranes were prepared via a thermally induced phase separation method with a mixture of dibutyl phthalate and dioctyl phthalate as a diluent. The effects of the polymer composition and coagulation bath temperature on the morphology and performance of the fabricated membranes were investigated. The hydrophilicity results of the membranes demonstrated that membrane modification reduced the water contact angle by about 45°, whereas the pure water flux was enhanced about four times. The antifouling behavior of the fabricated membranes was also investigated in a membrane bioreactor. The results show that the pure water...
Magnetic field assisted μ-solid phase extraction of anti-inflammatory and loop diuretic drugs by modified polybutylene terephthalate nanofibers
, Article Analytica Chimica Acta ; Volume 934 , 2016 , Pages 88-97 ; 00032670 (ISSN) ; Khanipour, P ; Asgari, S ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier
2016
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A magnetic nanocomposite consisting of nanoparticles–polybutylene terephthalate (MNPs–PBT) was electrospun and used as an extracting medium for an on-line μ-solid phase extraction (μ–SPE)–high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) set–up with an ultraviolet (UV) detection system. Due to the magnetic property of the prepared nanofibers, the whole extraction procedure was implemented under an external magnetic field to enhance the extraction efficiencies. The developed method along with the synthesized nanocomposite were found to be appropriate for the determination of trace levels of selected drugs including furosemide, naproxen, diclofenac and clobetasol propionate in the urine sample....
Experimental and numerical investigation of low-temperature performance of modified asphalt binders and mixtures
, Article Road Materials and Pavement Design ; 2016 , Pages 1-22 ; 14680629 (ISSN) ; Karimi, M. M ; Tabatabaee, N ; Sharif University of Technology
Taylor and Francis Ltd
2016
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Thermal cracking is the prevalent type of distress experienced by asphalt pavements in cold regions. It is widely assumed that when thermal stresses induced in the pavement exceed the tensile strength of the asphalt surface layer, cracking occurs; however, the role of thermal fatigue should not be ignored. To better describe the low-temperature (LT) performance properties of modified asphalt binders, a new parameter, normalised tensile stress (NTS), was defined in this research. NTS values were compared with bending beam rheometer (BBR), direct tension (DT) and semi-circular bending (SCB) fracture test results. The m-value parameter of the BBR test specifies the type of asphalt binder. This...
Simulation of two-phase liquid-vapor flows using a high-order compact finite-difference lattice Boltzmann method
, Article Physical Review E - Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics ; Volume 92, Issue 5 , November , 2015 ; 15393755 (ISSN) ; Ezzatneshan, E ; Sharif University of Technology
American Physical Society
2015
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A high-order compact finite-difference lattice Boltzmann method (CFDLBM) is extended and applied to accurately simulate two-phase liquid-vapor flows with high density ratios. Herein, the He-Shan-Doolen-type lattice Boltzmann multiphase model is used and the spatial derivatives in the resulting equations are discretized by using the fourth-order compact finite-difference scheme and the temporal term is discretized with the fourth-order Runge-Kutta scheme to provide an accurate and efficient two-phase flow solver. A high-order spectral-type low-pass compact nonlinear filter is used to regularize the numerical solution and remove spurious waves generated by flow nonlinearities in smooth regions...