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Comparison among various configurations of hybrid distillation–membrane setups for the energy efficiency improvement of bioethanol distillery: a simulation study
, Article Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology ; October , 2021 ; 02682575 (ISSN) ; Aslam, Z ; Ali, U ; Akhtar, A ; Sharif University of Technology
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
2021
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BACKGROUND: Hybrid distillation–membrane setups have attracted attention in recent years due to their lower energy usage for ethanol purification. Membrane separation processes operate without heating that reduces energy demand. However, it is somewhat challenging to select the optimal material and process for a membrane purifying ethanol, especially to get an ethanol purity of 99.99% with maximum recovery. RESULTS: In this study, three different configurations of hybrid distillation–membrane setups are proposed consisting of distillation–pervaporation/vapor permeation processes by considering ceramic, polymeric and composite membranes. The design of hybrid processes is performed by coupling...
A general approach for mutual information minimization and its application to blind source separation
, Article Signal Processing ; Volume 85, Issue 5 SPEC. ISS , 2005 , Pages 975-995 ; 01651684 (ISSN) ; Jutten, C ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier
2005
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In this paper, a nonparametric "gradient" of the mutual information is first introduced. It is used for showing that mutual information has no local minima. Using the introduced "gradient", two general gradient based approaches for minimizing mutual information in a parametric model are then presented. These approaches are quite general, and principally they can be used in any mutual information minimization problem. In blind source separation, these approaches provide powerful tools for separating any complicated (yet separable) mixing model. In this paper, they are used to develop algorithms for separating four separable mixing models: linear instantaneous, linear convolutive, post...
A quantization noise robust object's shape prediction algorithm
, Article 13th European Signal Processing Conference, EUSIPCO 2005, Antalya, 4 September 2005 through 8 September 2005 ; 2005 , Pages 1770-1773 ; 1604238216 (ISBN); 9781604238211 (ISBN) ; Rabiee, H. R ; Asadi, M ; Nosrati, M ; Amiri, M ; Ghanbari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2005
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This paper introduces a quantization noise robust algorithm for object's shape prediction in a video sequence. The algorithm is based on pixel representation in the undecimated wavelet domain for tracking of the user-defined shapes contaminated by the compression noise of video sequences. In the proposed algorithm, the amplitude of coefficients in the best basis tree expansion of the undecimated wavelet packet transform is used as feature vectors (FVs). FVs robustness against quantization noise has been achieved through inherent denoising and edge component separation in the best basis selection algorithm. The algorithm uses these FVs to track the pixels of small square blocks located at the...
Multiple partial discharge sources separation using a method based on laplacian score and correlation coefficient techniques
, Article Electric Power Systems Research ; Volume 210 , 2022 ; 03787796 (ISSN) ; Vakilian, M ; Firuzi, K ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2022
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Partial discharge (PD) activity can be destructive to the transformer insulation, and ultimately may result in total breakdown of the insulation. Partial discharge sources identification in a power transformer enables the operator to evaluate the transformer insulation condition during its lifetime. In order to identify the PD source; in the case of presence of multiple sources; the first step is to capture the PD signals and to extract their specific features. In this contribution, the frequency domain analysis, the time domain analysis and the wavelet transform are employed for feature extraction purpose. In practice, there might be plenty of features, and in each scenario, only some of...
Development of injectable hydrogels based on human amniotic membrane and polyethyleneglycol-modified nanosilicates for tissue engineering applications
, Article European Polymer Journal ; Volume 179 , 2022 ; 00143057 (ISSN) ; Tamjid, E ; Niknejad, H ; Simchi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2022
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Recently, decellularized amniotic membrane-derived hydrogels (DAMHs) have received significant attention for wound care, ocular surface reconstruction, and chondral healing. Despite the advantages of DAMHs for tissue engineering (TE), the loss of structural components during the decellularization process mitigates their mechanical strength and thus limits their practical application. Herein, we present a method for the surface modification of two-dimensional nanosilicates (laponite) as a rheological modifier to tailor the properties of DAMHs. Results show that after introducing nanosilicates, severe aggregation of the nanoparticles occurs, owing to the shielding effect of ions on the surface...
Mechanism understanding of Li-ion separation using a perovskite-based membrane
, Article Membranes ; Volume 12, Issue 11 , 2022 ; 20770375 (ISSN) ; Habibi, M ; Rezvantalab, S ; Mehdizadeh Chellehbari, Y ; Maleki, R ; Razmjou, A ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2022
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Lithium ions play a crucial role in the energy storage industry. Finding suitable lithium-ion-conductive membranes is one of the important issues of energy storage studies. Hence, a perovskite-based membrane, Lithium Lanthanum Titanate (LLTO), was innovatively implemented in the presence and absence of solvents to precisely understand the mechanism of lithium ion separation. The ion-selective membrane’s mechanism and the perovskite-based membrane’s efficiency were investigated using Molecular Dynamic (MD) simulation. The results specified that the change in the ambient condition, pH, and temperature led to a shift in LLTO pore sizes. Based on the results, pH plays an undeniable role in...
Continuous submicron particle separation Via Vortex-Enhanced ionic concentration polarization: a numerical investigation
, Article Micromachines ; Volume 13, Issue 12 , 2022 ; 2072666X (ISSN) ; Amiri, H.A ; Collins, D.J ; Miansari, M ; Sharif University of Technology
MDPI
2022
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Separation and isolation of suspended submicron particles is fundamental to a wide range of applications, including desalination, chemical processing, and medical diagnostics. Ion concentration polarization (ICP), an electrokinetic phenomenon in micro-nano interfaces, has gained attention due to its unique ability to manipulate molecules or particles in suspension and solution. Less well understood, though, is the ability of this phenomenon to generate circulatory fluid flow, and how this enables and enhances continuous particle capture. Here, we perform a comprehensive study of a low-voltage ICP, demonstrating a new electrokinetic method for extracting submicron particles via flow-enhanced...
UiO-66 metal–organic frameworks in water treatment: A critical review
, Article Progress in Materials Science ; Volume 125 , 2022 ; 00796425 (ISSN) ; Molavi, H ; Rezakazemi, M ; Tajahmadi, S ; Bahi, A ; Ko, F ; Aminabhavi, T. M ; Li, J. R ; Arjmand, M ; Sharif University of Technology
Elsevier Ltd
2022
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Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have recently achieved much attention to eliminating toxic pollutants because of their attractive attributes, including large specific surface area, ultra-high porosity, abundant active adsorption sites, tunable surface chemistry, well-controlled pore size distribution, and strong host–guest interactions. Among the many developed MOFs, the Zr-based MOFs, particularly the UiO-66 family, are considered extremely attractive for wastewater treatment applications. The fascinating properties of UiO-66 such as high thermal stability, superior chemical resistance towards several solvents, including benzene, acetone, different alcohols, dimethylformamide, acidic and...
Thermally conductive and superhydrophobic polyurethane sponge for solar-assisted separation of high-viscosity crude oil from water
, Article ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces ; Volume 14, Issue 5 , 2022 , Pages 7329-7339 ; 19448244 (ISSN) ; Pourjavadi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
American Chemical Society
2022
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The rapid and effective separation of high-viscosity heavy crude oil from seawater is a worldwide challenge. Herein, an ultralow density, photothermal, superhydrophobic, and thermally conductive polyurethane/polyaniline/hexagonal boron nitride@Fe3O4/polyacrylic-oleic acid resin sponge (PU/PANI/h-BN@Fe3O4/AR) was fabricated with a water contact angle (WCA) of 158°, thermal conductivity of 0.76 W m-1 K-1, density of 0.038 g cm-3, limited oxygen index (LOI) of 28.82%, and porosity of 97.97% and used for solar-assisted separation of high-viscosity crude oil from water. Photothermal components were composed of PANI and Fe3O4, while h-BN particles were used as thermally conductive and flame...
The influence of the female reproductive tract and sperm features on the design of microfluidic sperm-sorting devices
, Article Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics ; Volume 39, Issue 1 , 2022 , Pages 19-36 ; 10580468 (ISSN) ; Hosseini, M ; Saadatmand, M ; Abbaspourrad, A ; Sharif University of Technology
Springer
2022
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Although medical advancements have successfully helped a lot of couples with their infertility by assisted reproductive technologies (ART), sperm selection, a crucial stage in ART, has remained challenging. Therefore, we aimed to investigate novel sperm separation methods, specifically microfluidic systems, as they do sperm selection based on sperm and/or the female reproductive tract (FRT) features without inflicting any damage to the selected sperm during the process. In this review, after an exhaustive studying of FRT features, which can implement by microfluidics devices, the focus was centered on sperm selection and investigation devices. During this study, we tried not to only point to...
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...
Extension and Comparing the PSTH and ICA in Order to Extract Information from Neural Point Processes
, Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology ; Jahed, Mehran (Supervisor) ; Ghazizadeh, Ali (Co-Supervisor)
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The quantity and quality of information extracted from the brain, in addition to data collection methods, is also related to the statistical tools used. As extracting maximum information in both temporal and spatial dimension require electrophysiological approaches on the physical side, the statistical methods should be optimized to that end, on the theoretical side. The time histogram method is the most basic tool for capturing a time-dependent rate of neuronal spikes. Generally, in the neurophysiological literature, the bin size that critically determines the goodness of the fit of the time histogram to the underlying spike rate has been subjectively selected by individual researchers....
Synthesis and characterization of biodegradable acrylated polyurethane based on poly(ε-caprolactone) and 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate
, Article Materials Science and Engineering C ; Vol. 42 , 2014 , pp. 763-773 ; ISSN: 09284931 ; Shojaei, A ; Abdekhodaie, M. J ; Yeganeh, H ; Sharif University of Technology
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A series of biodegradable acrylic terminated polyurethanes (APUs) based on poly(ε-caprolactone) diol (PCL), aliphatic 1,6-hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) and hydroxyethyl methyl acrylate (HEMA) was synthesized as potential materials for hard tissue biomedical applications. PCLs with low molecular weights of 1000 and 2000 g/mol were employed to provide different amounts of end capped urethane acrylate in APUs. To control crosslink density, a mixture of two different reactive diluents including mono-functional HEMA and bi-functional ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) with different weight ratios was incorporated into the APUs, called here PUAs. Morphological characteristics and mechanical...
Electrospun titania sol-gel-based ceramic composite nanofibers for online micro- solid-phase extraction with high-performance liquid chromatography
, Article Journal of Separation Science ; Vol. 37, issue. 15 , August , 2014 , pp. 1982-1988 ; ISSN: 16159306 ; Piri-Moghadam, H ; Rastegar, S ; Taheri, N ; Sharif University of Technology
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Titanium(IV) tetraisopropoxide was employed as a metal oxide sol-gel precursor to prepare ceramic composite nanofibers by the electrospinning system. To facilitate this process and obtain the desired nanofibers with higher aspect ratios and surface area, poly(vinylpyrrolidone) was added to the sol of titania. Four ceramic nanofibers sheets based on titania were prepared while each sheet contained different transition metals such as Fe-Mn, Fe-Ni, Fe-Co, and Fe-Mn-Co-Ni. The scanning electron microscope images showed good homogeneity for all the prepared ceramic composites with a diameter range of 100-250 nm. The sorption efficiency was investigated by a micro-solid-phase extraction setup in...
High-throughput micro-solid phase extraction on 96-well plate using dodecyl methacrylate-ethylen glycol dimethacrylate monolithic copolymer
, Article Analytica Chimica Acta ; Volume 792 , August , 2013 , Pages 59-65 ; 00032670 (ISSN) ; Es'haghi, A ; Es-haghi, A ; Mohammadkhani, E ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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A novel high-throughput device based on 96-micro-solid phase extraction (96-μ-SPE) system was constructed for multiresidue determination of nine pesticides in aquatic samples. The extraction procedure was performed on a commercially available 96-well plate system. The extraction module consisted of 96 pieces of 1cm×3cm of cylindrically shaped stainless steel meshes. The prepared meshes were fixed in a home-made polytetrafluoroethylene-based constructed ninety-six holes block for possible simultaneous immersion of meshes into the center of individual wells. Dodecyl methacrylate and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate was copolymerized as a monolithic polymer and placed in the cylindrically shaped...
Blind identification of soil-structure systems
, Article Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering ; Volume 45 , February , 2013 , Pages 56-69 ; 02677261 (ISSN) ; Ghannad, M. A ; Taciroglu, E ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
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Surrounding soil can drastically influence the dynamic response of buildings during strong ground shaking. Soil's flexibility decreases the natural frequencies of the system; and in most cases, soil provides additional damping due to material hysteresis and radiation. The additional damping forces, which are in non-classical form, render the mode shapes of the soil-structure system complex-valued. The response of a soil-foundation system can be compactly represented through impedance functions that have real and imaginary parts representing the stiffness and damping of the system, respectively. These impedance functions are frequency-dependent, and their determination for different...
Experimental study of the plunging motion with unsteady wind tunnel wall interference effects
, Article Experimental Techniques ; Volume 36, Issue 5 , FEB , 2012 , Pages 30-45 ; 07328818 (ISSN) ; Marzabadi, F. R ; Mohammadi, Z ; Sharif University of Technology
2012
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A series of experiments were carried out to investigate unsteady behavior of the flow field as well as the boundary layer of an airfoil oscillating in plunging-type motion in a subsonic wind tunnel. The measurements involved surface-mounted hot films complimented with surface pressure. In addition, wind tunnel wall pressure distribution was acquired to furnish a baseline for the wall interference corrections. The airfoil is the section of a 660-kW wind turbine blade. The experiments were conducted at a Reynolds number of 0.42 million, and over two reduced frequencies of k = 0.06 and 0.085, at prestall, nearstall, and poststall regions. The unsteady aerodynamic loads were calculated from the...
Horseradish peroxidase immobilization on amine functionalized carbon nanotubes: Direct electrochemistry and bioelectrocatalysis
, Article Progress in Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism ; Volume 37, Issue 2 , May , 2012 , Pages 161-172 ; 14686783 (ISSN) ; Ghourchian, H ; Gholami, M. R ; Rafiee Pour, H. A ; Sharif University of Technology
2012
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Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) was successfully immobilized on amine functionalized TiO 2-coated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (NH 2-TiO 2-CNTs) by a convenient and efficient method. Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry and amperometry were applied to characterize the HRP/NH 2-TiO 2-CNT nano-composite. These techniques showed that the NH 2-TiO 2-CNTs greatly enhance the electron transfer between HRP and the modified electrode. Owing to the redox reaction of the electroactive centre of HRP, the HRP/NH 2-TiO 2-CNTs modified electrode exhibited a pair of quasi-reversible peaks with a peak-to-peak separation (ΔE p) of 70.6mV and a formal potential (E 0′) of -367.65mV (versus...
Fracture analysis of monolayer graphene sheets with double vacancy defects via MD simulation
, Article Solid State Communications ; Volume 151, Issue 17 , 2011 , Pages 1141-1146 ; 00381098 (ISSN) ; Motevalli, B ; Montazeri, A ; Ajori, S ; Sharif University of Technology
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Carbon nanostructures such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene sheets have attracted great attention due to their exceptionally high strength and elastic strain. These extraordinary mechanical properties, however, can be affected by the presence of defects in their structures. When a material contains multiple defects, it is expected that the stress concentration of them superposes if the separation distances of the defects are low, which causes a more reduction of the strength. On the other hand, it is believed that if the defects are far enough such that their affected areas are distinct, their behavior is similar to a material with single defect. In this article, molecular dynamics...
Extraordinary swelling behavior of poly (AMPS) organogelin solvent/DMSO binary mixed media
, Article Journal of Applied Polymer Science ; Volume 117, Issue 2 , July , 2010 , Pages 1127-1136 ; 00218995 (ISSN) ; Kabiri, K ; Kheirabadi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
2010
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The present article deals with super-swelling behavior of crosslinked homopolymer of 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, poly(AMPS), in binary mixtures of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and various polar solvents including water, mono-, and polyhydric alcohols, and amide solvents such as N-methyl pyrrolidone. Extraordinary phase transition sequences including a new unusual swelling phenomenon, referred to as "overentrant" swelling, was observed for this polymeric organogel in the solvent/DMSO mixtures. The swelling behaviors were preliminarily explained based on the major interactions involved in the solvation process and dielectric constant of the swelling media. It was established that...