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    Synthesis and Characterization of Nano-zeolite Membranes for Natural Gas Sweetening

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Maghsoudi, Hafez (Author) ; Soltanieh, Mohammad (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Zeolite membranes are of interest due to their special properties; thermal and mechanical resistances and non-plasticization property in gas separations. Therefore, separation of H2S from natural gas by these membranes is the main goal of this thesis which is not investigated in the world. After some theoretical investigations including diffusion mechanisms of gases in the zeolites and adsorption mechanism of H2S on the zeolites, pure silica CHA-type (Si-CHA) zeolite was selected. After successful synthesis of Si-CHA zeolite, adsorption isotherms of H2S, CO2, and CH4 on the Si-CHA zeolite were measured over pressure range of 0-190 kPa and temperatures of 25 °C, 50 °C, and 75 °C. Acid gases... 

    Metal promoted mordenite catalyst for methanol conversion into light olefins

    , Article Petroleum Science and Technology ; Vol. 32, Issue. 11 , 2014 , Pages 1349-1356 ; ISSN: 10916466 Shareh, F. B ; Kazemeini, M ; Asadi, M ; Fattahi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    Methanol conversion was investigated on dealuminated mordenite (DM) as well as a series of promoted DM (i.e., metal/DM) catalysts prepared by impregnation. Prepared catalysts characterized by the powder XRD, BET, and NH3-TPD techniques. Chemical analysis was performed using induced coupled plasma (ICP) method. The conversion of methanol over different metal/mordenite catalysts was compared at 460C and WHSV of 1 h-1. Several metals including Fe, La, and Ca had been used to prepare metal/DM catalysts, which displayed high selectivity toward propylene production. Ultimately, La/DM catalyst was determined to be the best material amongst those investigated for methanol conversion based upon its... 

    Design, manufacture and application of a microreactor for the decomposition of ethyl mercaptan on an H-ZSM-5 catalyst

    , Article Journal of Cleaner Production ; Volume 292 , 2021 ; 09596526 (ISSN) Hosseinpour, V ; Kazemeini, M ; Mohammadi, A ; Rashidi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Ltd  2021
    Abstract
    Catalytic decomposition of the ethyl mercaptan over an H-ZSM-5 zeolite in a newly designed microreactor was undertaken in this study. A numerically developed distributor possessing superior flow distribution was amended to 24 parallel microchannels with 64 mm length, 700 μm width, and 600 μm depth. Ethyl mercaptan complete conversion required 350 °C through the developed microreactor while in a conventional fixed-bed-reactor 400 °C was needed. Higher selectivity towards the main products of this decomposition (hydrogen sulfide and ethylene) were observed in this microreactor in comparison to that of a fixed-bed-reactor. In addition, lower selectivity towards formation of byproducts was... 

    Synergistic Wound Healing by Novel Ag@ZIF-8 Nanostructures

    , Article International Journal of Pharmaceutics ; Volume 629 , 2022 ; 03785173 (ISSN) Barjasteh, M ; Mohsen Dehnavi, S ; Ahmadi Seyedkhani, S ; Yahya Rahnamaee, S ; Golizadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier B.V  2022
    Abstract
    In this paper, novel zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) functionalized with Ag (Ag@ZIF-8) nanoparticles were synthesized through a green, facile and environmental-friendly process for wound dressing applications. X-ray diffraction revealed that the ZIF-8 and Ag@ZIF-8 were successfully synthesized by green solvents at ambient temperature. Field-emission scanning electron microscopy indicated a homogeneous porous blend of ∼30 nm chitosan/bacterial cellulose (CS/BC) nanofibers embedded with ∼80–110 nm nanoparticles of the ZIF-8 and Ag@ZIF-8. Transmission electron microscopy revealed the Ag@ZIF-8 nanostructures consist of ZIF-8 cores that are covered by 5–20 nm Ag nanoparticles. MTT assay... 

    Experimental Investigation on Heavy Metal Adsorption From Sanitary Landfill Leachate Using Clay Layer Containing Zeolite

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Shodjae, Ali (Author) ; Pak, Ali (Supervisor) ; Vosoughi, Manoochehr (Co-Advisor)
    Abstract
    Leachate migration from solid waste landfills into the subsurface environment is one of the significant problems of landfills. This can cause lots of problems for local soil and water to sources according to the contaminants appear in the leachate. Usually, landfill sites include at least one compact clay liner to prevent contamination of groundwater by produced leachate. Over the last decades investigators have been attracted to the structure and removal capacity of this liner. In this study, the effect of the addition of Zeolite to Kaolinite soil for the removal of heavy metal (manganese and zinc) from landfill leachate and the effect of decreasing the thickness of the soil layer has been... 

    Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation for Investigation of Sulfuric Compounds Adsorption on Zeolite

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ramezani Shabolaghi, Kianoush (Author) ; Mohammadi, Aliasghar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    There are different sulfur compounds in the crude oil, and after combustion all of these sulfuric compounds produce sulfur dioxide, this sulfur dioxide cause acid rain, deactivation of catalysts and also environmental bad effects. So the amount of sulfur that is released should be controlled and this is done by removing sulfuric compounds before combustion. zeolites as adsorbent of sulfuric compounds has been used widely by researches and had given good results. molecular dynamics simulation as an effective way for describing the behavior of these compounds in the molecular level and in scales of angstrom has been used and the effect of van der waals and electrostatic forces between sorbates... 

    Synthesis and Characterization of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8 as a Carrier for Gene Therapy Applications

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Montazeri, Farzad (Author) ; Simchi, Abdolreza (Supervisor) ; Behmanesh, Mehrdad (Co-Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Advances in genetics and biology have led to the ability to produce therapeutic genes and modify defective genes in patients' genomes, resulting in a solution to many genetic diseases. Many genetic diseases can be overcome through gene therapy by transferring therapeutic genes into the cell nucleus. However, researchers have not yet been able to develop a safe, high-efficiency carrier for the transfer of genes to the target cell, and this has become a bottleneck for the clinical applications of gene therapy. In this study, the ZIF-8 organic-metallic framework was used as a new vector for the transfer of therapeutic genes to target cells. For this purpose, ZIF-8 was synthesized by a... 

    Incredible antibacterial activity of noble metal functionalized magnetic core-zeolitic shell nanostructures

    , Article Materials Science and Engineering C ; Volume 35, Issue 1 , Feb , 2014 , Pages 115-121 Padervand, M. (Mohsen) ; Janatrostami, S ; Karanji, A. K ; Gholami, M. R. (Mohamad Reza) ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    Functionalized magnetic core-zeolitic shell nanostructures were prepared by hydrothermal and coprecipitation methods. The products were characterized by Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectra, nitrogen adsorption-desorption isotherms, and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). The growth of mordenite nanoparticles on the surface of silica coated nickel ferrite nanoparticles in the presence of organic templates was also confirmed. Antibacterial activity of the prepared nanostructures was investigated by the inactivation of Escherichia coli as a gram negative bacterium. A new mechanism was proposed for inactivation of E.... 

    Heterogenization of manganese porphyrin via hydrogen bond in zeolite imidazolate framework-8 matrix, a host-guest interaction, as catalytic system for olefin epoxidation

    , Article Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines ; Volume 22, Issue 11 , 2018 , Pages 972-980 ; 10884246 (ISSN) Bagherzadeh, M ; Mesbahi, E ; Sharif University of Technology
    World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd  2018
    Abstract
    A heterogenized meso-tetrakis(2,3-dihydroxyphenyl)porphyrinatomanganese(III) acetate at zeolite imidazolate framework-8 (T(2,3-OHP)PorMn@ZIF-8) is investigated for the catalytic olefin epoxidation reactions at room temperature. Heterogenization is accomplished through a non-classical hydrogen bond proposed between T(2,3-OHP)PorMn bearing O-H groups and C-H of the 2-methylimidazolate linkers in the ZIF-8 structure. The aforementioned compound is characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), nitrogen adsorption-desorption, FT-IR spectroscopy, field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Raman... 

    Evaluation of zeolites in production of tetrahydrofuran from 1,4-butanediol: Performance tests and kinetic investigations

    , Article Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research ; Volume 46, Issue 3 , 2007 , Pages 726-733 ; 08885885 (ISSN) Aghaziarati, M ; Kazemeini, M ; Soltanieh, M ; Sahebdelfar, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    2007
    Abstract
    The liquid-phase dehydration of 1,4-butanediol to tetrahydrofuran was investigated over various materials including synthetic zeolites, namely, ZSM-5, Y, Mordenite, Ferrierite, and Beta as well as silica and alumina. The key characters investigated were the Si/Al ratio and cation exchange. The results showed that the ZSM-5 zeolite exchanged with NH4+ exhibited the highest activity in dehydration of 1,4-butanediol. In all tests, nearly 100% selectivity to tetrahydrofuran was observed. After finding the most active catalyst, the kinetics of dehydration of 1,4-butanediol to tetrahydrofuran was studied over this material. The influence of operating parameters such as temperature, pressure, and... 

    Influence of adding a modified zeolite-Y onto the NiMo/Al2O3 catalyst utilized to produce a diesel fuel with highly reduced sulfur content

    , Article Microporous and Mesoporous Materials ; Volume 332 , 2022 ; 13871811 (ISSN) Karami, H ; Kazemeini, M ; Soltanali, S ; Rashidzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier B.V  2022
    Abstract
    In order to make a Na–Y zeolite with Si/Al ratio of 2.27 more acidic with a higher volume of mesopores, a combination of different and consecutive methods including; chemical (i.e.; utilizing different compounds, such as NH4F and EDTA) and thermal/hydrothermal (i.e.; implementing calcination/steaming) methods, were employed for modification and dealumination. The combination of acidic-hydrothermal dealumination method led to a further structural collapse compared to that of the acidic calcination. In comparison with the other dealumination methods, the fluorination strategy (i.e.; utilizing NH4F) resulted in a zeolite with higher crystallinity, acidity, and specific surface area. The... 

    Adsorption isotherms and ideal selectivities of hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide over methane for the Si-CHA zeolite: Comparison of carbon dioxide and methane adsorption with the all-silica DD3R zeolite

    , Article Adsorption ; Volume 19, Issue 5 , 2013 , Pages 1045-1053 ; 09295607 (ISSN) Maghsoudi, H ; Soltanieh, M ; Bozorgzadeh, H ; Mohamadalizadeh, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    Adsorption isotherms of H2S, CO2, and CH4 on the Si-CHA zeolite were measured over pressure range of 0-190 kPa and temperatures of 298, 323, and 348 K. Acid gases adsorption isotherms on this type of zeolite are reported for the first time. The isotherms follow a typical Type-I shape according to the Brunauer classification. Both Langmuir and Toth isotherms describe well the adsorption isotherms of methane and acid gases over the experimental conditions tested. At room temperature and pressure of 100 kPa, the amount of CO2 adsorption for Si-CHA zeolite is 29 % greater than that reported elsewhere (van den Bergh et al. J Mem Sci 316:35-45 (2008); Surf Sci Catal 170:1021-1027 (2007)) for the... 

    Effect of bentonite binder on adsorption and cation exchange properties of granulated nano NaY zeolite

    , Article Advanced Materials Research ; Volume 335-336 , 2011 , Pages 423-428 ; 10226680 (ISSN) ; 9783037852460 (ISBN) Amir, C ; Mohammad, K ; Javad, A. S ; Sareh, A. A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In order to investigate the effect of bentonite binder on adsorption and cation exchange properties of granulated nano NaY zeolite, the adsorption of Xe and N 2 and removal of Sr 2+ ion from aqueous solution was studied. The results showed that increase in bentonite content of granules from 20 to 40 weight percent caused increase in the rupture load of granules by 232%, decrease in BET surface area by 66% and lower the Sr 2+ uptake percentage by 35%. The Henry's law constant, heat of adsorption, effective crystal diffusivity as well as activation energy of diffusion of Xe over granulated nano NaY with 25% bentonite was also measured by pulse chromatography method. Obtained results were... 

    Novel utilization of zeolited fly ash hosting cobalt nanoparticles as a catalyst applied to the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis

    , Article Catalysis Letters ; Volume 127, Issue 1-2 , 2009 , Pages 204-212 ; 1011372X (ISSN) Fotovat, F ; Kazemeini, M ; Kazemian, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    In order to produce an inexpensive catalyst for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS), zeolitized high silicon fly ash utilized as a catalytic support for cobalt nanoparticles. The ability of this new support in proper hosting of nanoparticles studied through various characterization methods such as X-ray diffraction, nitrogen sorption, transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive spectroscopic and temperature-programmed reduction. In addition, the catalytic properties for the FTS evaluated at 523 K and 20 MPa. The obtained results show remarkable influence of utilized support specifications upon the formation and catalytic behavior of cobalt nanoparticles in the FTS  

    A study on the effect of SiO2/Al2O3 ratio on the structure and performance of nano-sized ZSM-5 in methanol to propylene conversion

    , Article Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis ; Volume 121, Issue 2 , 2017 , Pages 763-772 ; 18785190 (ISSN) Jabbari, A ; Abbasi, A ; Zargarnezhad, H ; Riazifar, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    The effect of SiO2/Al2O3 ratio on high silica content nano-sized HZSM-5 stability and selectivity in conversion of methanol to propylene (MTP) has been investigated in a continuous flow isotherm fixed-bed reactor. Highly crystalline HZSM-5 zeolite samples with SiO2/Al2O3 ratios ranging 150–200 have been prepared and characterized using XRD, ICP-AES analytical techniques, NH3-TPD, BET surface area and SEM imaging for studying their physical and chemical behavior. The reaction was conducted at 480 °C and 1bar with WHSV = 1 h−1 and a solution with 1:1 wt% of methanol and water as feed. Over thoroughly monitoring the catalyst synthesis conditions, the nanocrystal ZSM-5 zeolite samples were... 

    Synthesis of ethyl cellulose/aluminosilicate zeolite nanofibrous membranes for oil–water separation and oil absorption

    , Article Cellulose ; Volume 26, Issue 18 , 2019 , Pages 9787-9801 ; 09690239 (ISSN) Koushkbaghi, S ; Jamshidifard, S ; ZabihiSahebi, A ; Abouchenari, A ; Darabi, M ; Irani, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Springer Netherlands  2019
    Abstract
    ZSM-5 (Seolite Sconoy Mobil) aluminosilicate zeolites synthesized by the hydrothermal method were incorporated into the hydrophobic ethyl cellulose (EC) nanofibrous membrane. The performance of synthesized nanofibers was investigated for a gravity driven oil–water separation. The synthesized ZSM-5 nanozeolites and EC/ZSM-5 composite nanofibers were characterized using XRD, FESEM, XPS, FTIR and AFM analysis. The permeability of EC/ZSM-5 5 wt% for oil in water mixture was in order of n-hexane (5170 ± 60 L/m2 h) > n-heptane (4600 ± 50 L/m2 h) > cyclohexane (4350 ± 35 L/m2 h) > pump oil (3780 ± 28 L/m2 h) > lubricating oil (3200 ± 25 L/m2 h) > motor oil (2980 ± 20 L/m2 h) with a separation... 

    Development of a sensitive diagnostic device based on zeolitic imidazolate frameworks-8 using ferrocene-graphene oxide as electroactive indicator for pseudomonas aeruginosa detection

    , Article ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering ; Volume 7, Issue 15 , 2019 , Pages 12760-12769 ; 21680485 (ISSN) Shahrokhian, S ; Ranjbar, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    American Chemical Society  2019
    Abstract
    Since Gram-negative bacteria have a predominant role in nosocomial infections, there are high demands to develop a fast and sensitive method for diagnosis of bacteria in clinical samples. To address this challenge, we designed a novel electrochemical biosensor based on aptamers immobilized in engineered zeolitic imidazolate Framework-8 (ZIFs-8) via EDC-NHS chemistry. Cyclic voltammetry and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy techniques were conducted to monitor the electrochemical characterization. With respect to unique π-πinteractions between aptamer and graphene oxide (GO), the differential pulse voltammetry technique was applied with ferrocene-graphene oxide (Fc-GO) as an... 

    Zeolite-based catalytic micromotors for enhanced biological and chemical water remediation

    , Article New Journal of Chemistry ; Volume 44, Issue 44 , 2020 , Pages 19212-19219 Abedini, F ; Madaah Hosseini, H. R ; Sharif University of Technology
    Royal Society of Chemistry  2020
    Abstract
    Zeolite-based micromotors were developed to eliminate the biological and chemical contamination of water in a fast and efficient way. The motors consist of a silver-exchanged zeolite core and a partial catalytic coating. These porous engines showed rapid killing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria cells in a very short time, less than 7.5 minutes. The heavy metal uptake of the zeolitic motors during the first 20 minutes of contact was considerably higher than that of zeolite particles by 23% for Pb2+, 19% for Co2+, and 16% for Ni2+. Also, the maximum removal efficiency of the motors (at room temperature and for 6 hours) for Pb2+, Co2+, and Ni2+ was 93%, 87%, and 78%, respectively, higher than... 

    Computational elucidation of the aging time effect on zeolite synthesis selectivity in the presence of water and diquaternary ammonium iodide

    , Article Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics ; Volume 23, Issue 37 , 2021 , Pages 21240-21248 ; 14639076 (ISSN) Ghanbari, B ; Kazemi Zangeneh, F ; Sastre, G ; Moeinian, M ; Marhabaie, S ; Taheri Rizi, Z ; Sharif University of Technology
    Royal Society of Chemistry  2021
    Abstract
    An example of zeolite selectivity (MFI → MOR) driven by synthesis aging time has been studied. Using N,N,N′,N′-tetramethyl-N,N′-dipropyl-ethylenediammonium diiodide (TMDP) as an organic structure-directing agent (OSDA), the zeolite phases obtained at 2 h (MFI 97%), 8 h (MFI 84%, MOR 16%) and 24 h (MFI 43%, MOR 57%) have been characterized by powder X-ray diffraction. The results suggest that at intermediate aging time, namely 8 h and 24 h, the dominant phase (MFI) is displaced by MOR. Different techniques (FT-IR, Raman, 13C MAS NMR, TGA/DTG and HC microanalysis) have been employed to verify the OSDA integrity and occlusion inside the zeolite micropores as well as to quantify the water and... 

    Artificial Neural Network Based Prediction of Heat of Adsorption of Alkanes on Various Zeolites

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Zhiyani, Mehrzad (Author) ; Gobal, Ferydon (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Generally, predicting the adsorption and Catalytic characteristics of the solids base on the primary principles is impossible; this is only possible for small molecules and single crystal surfaces. On the other hand, phenomenological approaches, which are based on experimental data, are efficient approaches in many cases. The best predictions and designs are done by those who have an extensive information “resources” about the “Reactive Substances- Catalytic-conditions” and are able to “analyze” the data based on the “chemical physical Models”. A Neural network is an extremely simplified model of the human brain that predicts a complex characteristic(s) from a series of primary...