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Photocatalytic Reactor Design for Elimination of Pharmaceutical Pollutants from Wastewater
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Borghei, Mehdi (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
Due to the increasing number of Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOPs) that are exploited to eliminate emerging and recalcitrant contaminants from water supplies, photocatalytic degradation of Reactive Blue 21 dye using Zinc Oxide nanoparticles is investigated in both a slurry phase and an immobilized photoreactor. The structural and optical properties of the prepared ZnO nanoparticles were examined by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and UV-Visible Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy (UV-vis DRS). The effects of photocatalyst concentration, calcination temperature, pH and UV lamps were optimized in the slurry phase photoreactor. It was shown that 250 ppm of ZnO that was...
Dyes Adsorption and Removal of Aqueous Solutions with Novel Adsorbents Based on Graphene Oxide
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Borghei, Mahdi (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
Nowadays, water pollution and water sources decreasion, is one of the important issues of our world. Treatment of polluted water and wastewater and recycling of those to industries and common uses, is very necessary. Dyes, is one of the biggest parts of water pollutants, especially, in textile plants. There are some ways for dye removal, in the industries; including biological, chemical and physical methods. Among of these methods, physical removal of dyes through adsorption (with Activated Carbon or other adsorbents), is very popular. Hydrogels are three-dimensional hydrophilic polymer networks, introducing very good swelling rate, mechanical properties and pollutants adsorption. In this...
Copper Adsorption by Nanoadsorbents Based Graphene Oxide from Industrial Wastewater
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Borghei, Mehdi (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Co-Supervisor)
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In this thesis, a novel graphene oxide (GO)/sodium alginate (SA)/polyacrylamide (PAM) ternary nanocomposite hydrogel with excellent mechanical performance has been fabricated through freeradical polymerization of acrylamide (AAm) and SA in the presence of GO in an aqueous system followed with ionically crosslinking of calcium ions. Physical and chemical characteristics of the composite were investigated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The swelling behaviors of the composite hydrogels were investigated under varying conditions of time and pH. The optimized swelling capacity in standard conditions was found to be 1711% per gram of the hydrogel. The...
Photocatalytic Treatment of Azo based Textile Pollutants by Modified Bismuth Vanadate
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Vossoughi, Manoochehr (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
In recent years, because of the increase in population and more accessibility of health facilities for people, an increase has occurred in water resources consumption. Recycling water has become so much valuable as the freshwater of the world is limited. Besides the advantages of treated water has for people, discharging the untreated wastewater to the rivers could cause many problems for human health. Many kinds of pollutions, such as textile effluent, are not easy to be treated by traditional methods because of their resistance to them. As these types of wastewater have severe negative effects on living things (both humans and animals), new treatment technologies should be considered. The...
Removal of Non-biodegradable Contaminants from Colored Textile Wastewater Using Electro Oxidation Process
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Borghei, Mehdi (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Supervisor)
Abstract
In the present study, the electrochemical oxidation process was introduced as a green process for complete degradation and removal of non-biodegradable pollutants from aquatic environments and effluents of various industries without the need to use chemicals and toxins. Research stages include comprehensive preliminary studies in the field of electrochemistry and wastewater treatment, software design of electro-oxidation reactor using titanium mesh anode and stainless steel cathode mesh inside a body made of polypropylene, designed cell construction and then evaluation of device performance in polluting environment Are different. In software simulation using COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS software, it...
Design and Construction of Photocatalytic Reactor for the Removal of
Textile Azo-Dye Pollutants
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M.Sc. Thesis
Sharif University of Technology
;
Rashtchian, Davood
(Supervisor)
;
Ghasemi, Shahnaz
(Supervisor)
Abstract
Population growth and community development has a large role in the demand for fresh water for a variety of uses. In recent decades, over-harvesting and abusing of water resources has led to water crisis. On the other hand, the increase in various pollutants, in addition to environmental hazards, is a threat to groundwater pollution and the existence of valuable fresh water. Due to the potential hazards of emerging pollutants, new treatment technologies such as advanced oxidation and photocatalytic methods are being developed. One of the contaminants resistant to traditional treatment methods is textile contaminants. In this research, by designing and constructing a photocatalytic reactor,...
Labratoary Studies of Ozonation Pretreatment for Anaerobic Digestion of Waste Thickened Active Sludge
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Vossoughi, Manouchehr (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Supervisor)
Abstract
The best method for stabilizing sludge is anaerobic digestion, In addition to reducing the amount of volatile solids; it produces biogas, which can be considered as a sustainable energy source for wastewater treatment plants. However, the most important factor limiting the process of digestion is the sludge hydrolysis, the best way to increase the speed of hydrolysis is to pre-treatment the sludge before entering the digester; One of the most effective pretreatment methods is pre-treatment by ozone gas, This gas, which is highly unstable, quickly reacts with the wall of the bacterial cell and oxidizes it due to its high oxidizing properties And accelerates the process of sludge hydrolysis....
Coating of Sewage Pipes with Appropriate Nanomaterials Aimed at Preventing Biological Growth (Algae+Biofilm)
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Borghei, Mehdi (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
Biological layers are one of the main problems related to water transfer with pipe lines which are formed through time in the inner surface of the pipes by the water nutrients. Hence, the inner surfaces in the pipe lines and water refineries should be made in order not to let these biological layers to be made. The reason is that when the biofilm is formed on these surfaces, the traversing water is polluted. Dredging of these pipes is not only necessary in most of the countries in the world and needs huge amounts of water but is also very complex and expensive.In this research, nanomaterials, namely ZnO, T〖iO〗_2،S〖iO〗_2 have been used to cover the surface of concrete and steel pipes (The...
Photocatalytic Reactor Design for Degradation of Bisphenol A
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Borghei, Mahdi (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
One of the Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) is Photocatalyst method. Structure of this method is according to three foundation: 1. Catalyst, 2. Source of energy, 3. Wastewater. Progress of human activity around variety of fields such as pharmaceutical, plastic industry, and medical science has produced some micro pollutants such as Bisphenol A (BPA) that has aroused the public concerns in recent years. The half-life of this components in water, air and soil is too long, so typical methods such as biological method, activated sludge and carbon adsorption are inefficient in removing BPA. This work describes a visible light responsive Carbon Quantum Dots(CQDs) embedded on TiO_2 nanoparticles...
Design and Optimization of Photocatalytic Reactors to Remove Contaminants in the Textile Industry by Advanced Oxidation Method (Emphasizing a Kind of Cationic Azo Color)
, M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology ; Farhadi, Fathollah (Supervisor) ; Borghei, Mehdi (Supervisor) ; Ghasemi, Shahnaz (Co-Supervisor)
Abstract
With decreasing fresh water availability and growing demand for clean water, alternative water sources are used in many parts of the world. At the same time, the increasing environmental pollution with a variety of manmade chemicals with known or unknown effects on the aquatic wildlife and human health is an uncontested reality. These emerging pollutants include pharmaceuticals and personal care products, pesticides and hormones. Due to the high sensitivity of color pollutants and many concerns about this issue, in this study, by designing and optimizing a falling film reactor, the removal of Basic red 46 dye from water by advanced oxidation method is investigated. The photocatalytic...
Ionic liquid/graphene oxide as a nanocomposite for improving the direct electrochemistry and electrocatalytic activity of glucose oxidase
, Article Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry ; Vol. 17, Issue 1 , January , 2013 , pp 183-189 ; ISSN: 1432-8488 ; Ghasemi, S. (Shahnaz) ; Ghourchian, H. (Hedayatollah) ; Gholami, M. R. (Mohammad Reza) ; Sharif University of Technology
2013
Abstract
By combination of 1-ethyl-3-methyl immidazolium ethyl sulfate as a typical room temperature ionic liquid (IL) and graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets, a nanocomposite was introduced for improving the direct electrochemistry and electrocatalytic activity of glucose oxidase (GOx). The enzyme on the IL–GO-modified glassy carbon electrode exhibited a quasireversible cyclic voltammogram corresponding to the flavine adenine dinucleotide/FADH2 redox prosthetic group of GOx. At the scan rate of 100 mV s−1, the enzyme showed a peak-to-peak potential separation of 82 mV and the formal potential of −463 mV (vs Ag/AgCl in 0.1 M phosphate buffer solution, pH 7.0). The kinetic parameters of the charge transfer...
Transition metal ions effect on the properties and photocatalytic activity of nanocrystalline TiO2 prepared in an ionic liquid
, Article Journal of Hazardous Materials ; Volume 172, Issues 2–3 , December , 2009 , Pages 1573–1578 ; Rahimnejad, S. (sara) ; Rahman Setayesh, S. (shahrbanoo) ; Rohani, S ; Gholami, M.R. (Mohammad Reza) ; Sharif University of Technology
2009
Abstract
TiO2 and transition metal (Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, and Zn) doped TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by the sol–gel method using 2-hydroxylethylammonium formate as an ionic liquid. All the prepared samples were calcined at 500 °C and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), BET surface area determination, energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), and Fourier transformed infrared (FT-IR) techniques. The studies revealed that transition metal (TM) doped nanoparticles have smaller crystalline size and higher surface area than pure TiO2. Dopant ions in the TiO2 structure caused significant absorption shift into the visible region. The results of...
The decoration of TiO2/reduced graphene oxide by Pd and Pt nanoparticles for hydrogen gas sensing
, Article International Journal of Hydrogen Energy ; Volume 37, Issue 20 , October , 2012 , Pages 15423–15432 ; Ghasemi, S. (Shahnaz) ; Irajizada, A. (Azam) ; Akhavana, O. (Omid) ; Gholami, M. R. (Mohammad Reza) ; Sharif University of Technology
2012
Abstract
Reduced graphene oxide (RGO) was used to improve the hydrogen sensing properties of Pd and Pt-decorated TiO2 nanoparticles by facile production routes. The TiO2 nanoparticles were synthesized by sol–gel method and coupled on GO sheets via a photoreduction process. The Pd or Pt nanoparticles were decorated on the TiO2/RGO hybrid structures by chemical reduction. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy demonstrated that GO reduction is done by the TiO2 nanoparticles and Ti–C bonds are formed between the TiO2 and the RGO sheets as well. Gas sensing was studied with different concentrations of hydrogen ranging from 100 to 10,000 ppm at various temperatures. High sensitivity (92%) and fast response time...
Kinetics Investigation of the Photocatalytic Degradation of Acid Blue 92 in Aqueous Solution Using Nanocrystalline TiO2 Prepared in an Ionic Liquid
, Article Progress in Reaction Kinetics and Mechanism ; vol, 34 , March , 2009 , PP. 55–76 ; Rahimnejad, S. (Sara) ; Rahman Setayesh, S. (Shahrbanoo) ; Hosseini, M. (Mohammad) ; Gholami, M. R. (Mohammad Reza) ; Sharif University of Technology
2009
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TiO2 nanoparticles were prepared by the sol - gel process using 2-hydroxylethy- lammonium formate as an ionic liquid. Nanoparticles were crystallized at various temperatures (300-700°C). The products were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), nitrogen adsorption - desorption isotherms and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) techniques. It was found that the resulting TiO2 nanoparticles had good thermal stability either to resist collapse or the anatase-to-rutile phase transformation during heat treatment. The photocatalytic activity of the nanocrystalline TiO2 was evaluated by the degradation of Acid Blue 92 (AB92) which is\ commonly used as a textile dye. The results showed that the...
Investigation of the antibacterial and photocatalytic properties of the zeolitic nanosized AgBr/Tio2 composites
, Article Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing ; Volume 15, Issue 1 , February , 2012 , Pages 73–79 ; Elahifard, M. R. (Mohammad Reza) ; Vatan Meidanshahi, R. (Reza) ; Ghasemi, S. (Shahnaz) ; Haghighi, S. (Saeed) ; Gholami, M. R. (Mohammad Reza) ; Sharif University of Technology
2012
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Zeolite-based Ag/AgBr and Ag/AgBr/TiO2 photocatalysts were prepared by sol–gel and deposition methods and were characterized. Their photocatalytic activities were evaluated by inactivation of Escherichia (E.) coli and the photodegradation of Acid Blue 92 and potassium permanganate. The composites containing Ag/AgBr showed the antibacterial activity in the dark by releasing Ag+ ions into the medium. The results for inactivation of E. coli indicated that Ag/AgBr/TiO2 modified photocatalyst had better antibacterial activity than Ag/AgBr/zeolite, while zeolite and TiO2/zeolite did not show any antibacterial activity under visible light and dark conditions. Photodecolarization rate was affected...
Parallelized numerical modeling of the interaction of a solid object with immiscible incompressible two-phase fluid flow
, Article Engineering Computations (Swansea, Wales) ; Volume 34, Issue 3 , 2017 , Pages 709-724 ; 02644401 (ISSN) ; Nikbakhti, R ; Ghasemi, A ; Hedayati, F ; Malvandi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
2017
Abstract
Purpose - A numerical method is developed to capture the interaction of solid object with two-phase flow with high density ratios. The current computational tool would be the first step of accurate modeling of wave energy converters in which the immense energy of the ocean can be extracted at low cost. Design/methodology/approach - The full two-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations are discretized on a regular structured grid, and the two-step projection method along with multi-processing (OpenMP) is used to efficiently solve the flow equations. The level set and the immersed boundary methods are used to capture the free surface of a fluid and a solid object, respectively. The full...
Oscillating pipe flow: High-resolution simulation of nonlinear mechanisms
, Article 2006 ASME Joint U.S.- European Fluids Engineering Division Summer Meeting, FEDSM2006, Miami, FL, 17 July 2006 through 20 July 2006 ; Volume 1 SYMPOSIA , 2006 , Pages 1-10 ; 0791847500 (ISBN); 9780791847503 (ISBN) ; Sharif University of Technology
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
2006
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A new perspective suitable for understanding the details of nonlinear pumping (formation of traveling shocks) inside a pressurized cavity is constructed in this paper. Full compressible axisymmetric three-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations are used as the starting point to cover all complexities of the problem that exceedingly increase for particular ranges of Mach, Reynolds and Prandtl numbers. Then a very high-order numerical method is introduced to preserve the user-defined order of accuracy for practical simulations. For removal of spurious waves, higher-order compact filters are derived. All equations are marched in time using the classical Runge-Kutta algorithm which is appropriate...
An optimized large-stencil approach for capturing near-PI frequencies
, Article 12th AIAA/CEAS Aeroacoustics Conference, Cambridge, MA, 8 May 2006 through 10 May 2006 ; Volume 5 , 2006 , Pages 3010-3022 ; 1563478099 (ISBN); 9781563478093 (ISBN) ; Sharif University of Technology
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc
2006
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Large-stencil schemes which their spectral properties are acceptable in the vicinity of ω = π are analyzed for the first time. A machine independent model for evaluating the efficiency of generalized time-marching finite-difference algorithms over periodic domains is developed. This model which is based on operation count reveals that for small values of Total Computational Cost(TCC), the previous low-order small-stencil schemes are more efficient while for moderate TCC, the efficiency of optimized large-stencil schemes abruptly increases. This important result is the motivation for developing optimized large-stencil schemes. The current schemes are successfully implemented in a full...
Numerical solution of high-frequency oscillations of a gas column using a modified lax-wendroff scheme
, Article International Conference on Noise and Vibration Engineering 2006, ISMA 2006, Heverlee, 18 September 2006 through 20 September 2006 ; Volume 4 , 2006 , Pages 2191-2199 ; Sharif University of Technology
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
2006
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Recently, several high-order accurate methods have been developed for solving nonlinear equations governing in the high-frequency oscillations of a fluid column. If we assume that the value of Reynolds and Prandtl numbers are high enough then it is possible to neglect the effect of Stokes Layer and it has been previously shown that the calculated pressure profile obtained by solving three-dimensional axisymmetric compressible NS (Navier-Stokes) equations is in good agreement with one-dimensional adiabatic model of Ilinskii. For this particular flow which is the typical of engineering flows inside acoustical compressors, it is clear that high-resolution simulation of NS equations in higher...
Oscillating pipe flow: high-resolution simulation of nonlinear mechanisms
, Article 2006 2nd ASME Joint U.S.-European Fluids Engineering Summer Meeting, FEDSM 2006, Miami, FL, 17 July 2006 through 20 July 2006 ; Volume 2006 , 2006 ; 0791837831 (ISBN); 9780791837832 (ISBN) ; Sharif University of Technology
2006
Abstract
A new perspective suitable for understanding the details of nonlinear pumping (formation of traveling shocks) inside a pressurized cavity is constructed in this paper. Full compressible axisymmetric three-dimensional Navier-Stokes equations are used as the starting point to cover all complexities of the problem that exceedingly increase for particular ranges of Mach, Reynolds and Prandtl numbers. Then a very high-order numerical method is introduced to preserve the user-defined order of accuracy for practical simulations. For removal of spurious waves, higher-order compact filters are derived. All equations are marched in time using the classical Runge-Kutta algorithm which is appropriate...