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    Development and Assessment of a Numerical Model for Investigation of Regional Dust Distribution

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Najafpour Mollabashi, Nategheh (Author) ; Afshin, Hossein (Supervisor) ; Firoozabadi, Bahar (Co-Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In recent years, dust storms have been recognized as one of the most crucial problems for people worldwide. Provided that the dust masses transport mechanisms are properly known, the main dust sources can be identified, and therefore, appropriate actions can be taken. Therefore, the main goals of the present study are estimating dust concentration, determination of dust distribution with an emphasis on Iran (especially Tehran), and finding the main dust sources which will be followed in five steps. In the first step, by analyzing the measured data during dust observations in Tehran through 2013-2016, several simple and multivariate nonlinear regression models have been established in order... 

    Chaos in Sandpile Models With and Without Bulk Dissipation

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Mollabashi, Ali (Author) ; Moghimi-Araghi, Saman (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    A complte set of characteristic parameters of the sandpile models is still unknown. We have studied the existence of ”weak chaos” critical exponent in different sandpile models and we have shown that it is a characteristic exponent of deterministic models. We have shown that BTW and Zhang models do not belong to the same universality class (contrary to Zhang’s previous conjecture and contrary to Ben-Hur & Biham’s results.) Also we have shown that directed models, specificly Ramaswamy-Dhar’s directed model form a different universality class. ”Weak chaos” exponent in also studied in massive models and we have shown that by increase of dissipation, the exponent decreases rapidly to an... 

    Increasing Critical Heat Flux and Boiling Heat Transfer on Superhydrophilic Nano Porous Surface Using Low Conductive Spots

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Najafpour, Sahand (Author) ; Mousavi, Ali (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    This dissertation argues that bi-conductive textured surfaces increase both Critical Heat Flux (CHF) and Heat Transfer Coefficient (HTC) simultaneously. Surface modification is applied to stainless steel specimens by the anodizing method in an electrolyte containing Ammonium Fluoride and DI-Water and Ethylene Glycol as the based solvent. The process of oxidation was under constant DC voltage and constant temperature. The contact angle on self-aligned Nano-porous oxide layer fabricated on the substrate substantially decreases to about 5.7 degree which has a dramatic effect on CHF. Furthermore, the oxide layer augments the boiling efficiency by increasing the number of active sites and... 

    Heterogeneous water oxidation by bidentate schiff base manganese complexes in the presence of cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate

    , Article Transition Metal Chemistry ; Volume 34, Issue 4 , 2009 , Pages 367-372 ; 03404285 (ISSN) Najafpour, M. M ; Boghaei, D. M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2009
    Abstract
    Oxygen evolution was observed upon mixing solid manganese(III) bidentate Schiff base complexes with aqueous solutions of cerium(IV) ammonium nitrate. However, oxygen evolution was not observed upon mixing solutions of the complexes (in acetonitrile) with Ce(IV). Electron-withdrawing substituents on the Schiff base ligands (NO2, Br) enhanced the reactivity of the manganese complexes toward oxygen evolution. Oxygen evolution was also affected by R groups on the ligands, in the order Me > Et Bz. © 2009 Springer Science+Business Media B.V  

    The 20–22 February 2016 mineral dust event in Tehran, Iran: numerical modeling, remote sensing, and In Situ measurements

    , Article Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres ; Volume 123, Issue 10 , 27 May , 2018 , Pages 5038-5058 ; 2169897X (ISSN) Najafpour, N ; Afshin, H ; Firoozabadi, B ; Sharif University of Technology
    Blackwell Publishing Ltd  2018
    Abstract
    Wind erosion raises mineral dusts from dry and semidry lands and produces dust storms. Such dust masses have created numerous health and economic problems for the residents of southern, southwestern, and central parts of Iran. The main sources, movement, spread, and settlement of dust masses can be determined by solving the governing equations for aerosol transmission. Such information will be certainly useful in managerial decision-making. In this study, the dust event in Tehran on 20–22 February 2016 was studied using numerical model, Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer satellite data, and data of ground-based stations. A comparison between the numerical results and in situ... 

    Dust concentration over a semi-arid region: parametric study and establishment of new empirical models

    , Article Atmospheric Research ; Volume 243 , 1 October , 2020 Najafpour, N ; Afshin, H ; Firoozabadi, B ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Ltd  2020
    Abstract
    In recent years, the city of Tehran, Iran's capital, has encountered numerous dust events so that the dust concentration of PM10 has reached even more than 800 μg m−3. This emphasizes the importance of the statistical study of dust in Tehran and the development of correlations for estimating dust concentration of PM10. In the present study, by evaluating the data measured during dust observations over the years 2013–2016 in Tehran, new statistical models are established for estimating PM10 concentration in terms of horizontal visibility and MODIS AOD. Firstly, simple nonlinear regression models between dust concentration of PM10 and horizontal visibility as well as MODIS AOD are developed.... 

    Condensation enhancement on hydrophobic surfaces using electrophoretic method and hybrid paint coating

    , Article Heat Transfer Engineering ; 26 August , 2020 Najafpour, S ; Moosavi, A ; Najafkhani, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    Taylor and Francis Ltd  2020
    Abstract
    Condensation heat transfer on stainless steel tube utilizing superhydrophobic coatings was investigated. The electrophoretic deposition and spraying methods were employed to coat the tubes’ outer surface. The mixture that was synthesized for spray coating was a hybrid paint. It incorporated polyurethane matrix and a colloidal suspension containing organic nanoparticles. The hybrid paint had a proper adhesion to the substrate which caused more durability compared to the electrophoretic coating. The agglomeration of nanoparticles in the hybrid paint caused the formation of particles with larger size compared to the particles in the electrophoretic coating. Consequently, contact angle... 

    Condensation enhancement on hydrophobic surfaces using electrophoretic method and hybrid paint coating

    , Article Heat Transfer Engineering ; Volume 42, Issue 18 , 2021 , Pages 1557-1572 ; 01457632 (ISSN) Najafpour, S ; Moosavi, A ; Najafkhani, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    Taylor and Francis Ltd  2021
    Abstract
    Condensation heat transfer on stainless steel tube utilizing superhydrophobic coatings was investigated. The electrophoretic deposition and spraying methods were employed to coat the tubes’ outer surface. The mixture that was synthesized for spray coating was a hybrid paint. It incorporated polyurethane matrix and a colloidal suspension containing organic nanoparticles. The hybrid paint had a proper adhesion to the substrate which caused more durability compared to the electrophoretic coating. The agglomeration of nanoparticles in the hybrid paint caused the formation of particles with larger size compared to the particles in the electrophoretic coating. Consequently, contact angle... 

    Preparation, crystal structure, and characterization of a polymeric phenol-bridged potassium compound with 2-bromo-4,6-dinitrophenolate

    , Article Main Group Chemistry ; Volume 8, Issue 1 , 2009 , Pages 11-19 ; 10241221 (ISSN) Najafpour, M. M ; Boghaei, D.M ; McKee, V ; Sharif University of Technology
    2009
    Abstract
    A polymeric phenolato-bridged potassium compound, K(2-bromo-4,6 dinitrophenolate) (H2O), was obtained by reaction of methylammonium 2-bromo-4,6-dinitrophenolate and potassium chloride in water. 2-bromo-4,6 dinitrophenolate co-ordinates to the metal ion by phenolic O atom, Br, and O atoms of the nitro groups. K+ ion is eleven-coordinate in the compound. Single-crystal X-ray diffraction for methylammonium 2-bromo-4,6-dinitrophenolate and single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR, UV-Vis spectra, and fluorescence emission spectra for the complex have also been determined. Methylammonium 2-bromo-4,6-dinitrophenolate was solved in the monoclinic system, space group P21/c, with the... 

    2-D microflow generation on superhydrophilic nanoporous substrates using epoxy spots for pool boiling enhancement

    , Article International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer ; Volume 113 , April , 2020 Najafpour, S ; Moosavi, A ; Rad, S. V ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Ltd  2020
    Abstract
    We conduct an experimental investigation on the pool boiling enhancement in DI water on nanoporous surfaces. The surfaces are modified by anodic oxidation, and cavities with 2 mm diameter and pitches between 2.5 and 5 mm applied on them using EDM method filled with a two-part epoxy with low thermal conductivity properties. The capillary wicking action of the superhydrophilic nanoporous oxide layer enhances the rewetting and spreading of the liquid to dry-spots during boiling. The epoxy disks remain wet and prevent merging bubbles during the pool boiling experiment and a 2-D microflow is induced toward dried regions with synergic effects of nanoporous surface absorption, create a considerable... 

    Theoretical and experimental investigation of density jump on an inclined surface

    , Article Scientia Iranica ; Vol. 21, Issue. 5 , 2014 , pp. 1655-1665 ; ISSN :1026-3098 Najafpour, N ; Sarnie, M ; Firoozabadi, B ; Afshin, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    2014
    Abstract
    The density jump on an inclined surface is analyzed using an integral method by applying mass and momentum conservation equations. The jump occurs in a two-layered fluid flow in which the upper layer is stagnant and very deep. A relation is derived, which gives the conjugate depth ratio as a function of inlet densimetric Froude number, inlet concentration ratio, bed slope and entrainment. A set of experiments are performed to verify the relation. The theory and the measurements are in good agreement. The analysis reveals that increasing the surface inclination results in a decrease in the conjugate depth ratio. This analysis also shows that the densimetric Froude number just after the jump... 

    Synthesis, characterization, crystal structure and oxygen-evolution activity of a manganese(II) complex with 2,4,6-tris (2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine

    , Article Polyhedron ; Volume 29, Issue 17 , 2010 , Pages 3246-3250 ; 02775387 (ISSN) Najafpour, M. M ; Boghaei, D. M ; McKee, V ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    The title complex [Mn(tptz)(CH3COO)(OH2) 2]NO3 was synthesized through the reaction of tptz (2,4,6-tris(2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-triazine), nitric acid and manganese(II) acetate. The molecular structure was characterized by X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, electrochemistry, EPR, IR, fluorescence and UV-Vis spectroscopy and its oxygen evolving activity has been studied. X-ray structure analysis shows that each Mn(II) ion is seven coordinated by a bidentate acetate, three nitrogen atoms of tptz and two oxygen atoms from two water ligands, which are coordinated in axial positions. The complex acts as an oxygen evolving complex with oxone (2KHSO5·KHSO4·K 2SO4) as primary oxidant in aqueous... 

    Model Systems for Oxygen – Evolving Complex in Photosystem II: Manganese Oxides and Manganese Complexes with O and N Donor Ligands

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Najafpour, Mohammad Mahdi (Author) ; Mohammadi Boghaei, Davar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    The aim of this study is to mimic water oxidizing complex to find new materials and also to understand their rules in this matter. To achieve this, manganese complexes containing 2,4,6-tris (2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-Triazine, 1,10-phenanthroline, 1,10-bipyridine, Schiff base, amino acids, 2,6-pyridinedicarboxylic acid, 2-pyridinecarboxylic acid have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis, IR, EPR, ESI-MS, electronic absorption spectroscopy, electrochemistry, X-ray diffraction and oxygen evolution in presence of oxone and Ce(IV). It is shown that the reaction between Mn(II) complexes containing 2,4,6-tris¬(2-pyridyl)-1,3,5-Triazine, 1,10-phenanthroline, 1,10-bipyridine,... 

    Three-Dimensional Large Eddy Simulation of Continuous Density Currents

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Najafpour, Nategheh (Author) ; Firoozabadi, Bahar (Supervisor) ; Afshin, Hossein (Co-Advisor)
    Abstract
    When a fluid moves inside another fluid while they have unequal density, a phenomena occurs which is called density (or gravity) current. Therefore density difference and gravity are key factors of density current generation. Due to application in engineering and geology, it is essential to investigate and analyze the above mentioned phenomena. Dam reservoirs, sandstorm in deserts, snow slide onset and falling, ash clouds produced during eruption of a volcano, and spreading of density current due to the collapsing of reservoirs are some examples of gravity current. There are lots of methods to simulate the turbulence of density current like DNS or RANS. But DNS has high computational cost... 

    Solution structure of a seven coordinated manganese(II) complex via electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

    , Article Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy ; Volume 75, Issue 3 , 2010 , Pages 1168-1170 ; 13861425 (ISSN) Najafpour, M. M ; Boghaei, D. M ; Sjöberg, P. J. R ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    The mononuclear complex [Mn(tptz)(CH3COO)(OH2)2]NO3 (1) was investigated by electrospray ionization mass spectrometry in aqueous solution at pH 4.5. Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry shows that mononuclear and dinuclear manganese cationic species are present in solution, probably in equilibrium with neutral 1. An experiment showed that the most important reaction in the presence of oxone (2KHSO5·KHSO4·K2SO4) is decoordination  

    Dopaminium perchlorate

    , Article Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online ; Volume 64, Issue 12 , 2008 , Pages - ; 16005368 (ISSN) Boghaei, D. M ; Baniyaghoob, S ; Najafpour, M. M ; McKee, V ; Sharif University of Technology
    2008
    Abstract
    In the title compound [systematic name: 2-(3,4-dihydroxy-phen-yl) ethanaminium perchlorate], C8H12NO2 +·ClO4 -, the cations and anions are linked into three-dimensional structure via inter-molecular N - H⋯O and O - H⋯O hydrogen bonds. © 2008  

    A very simple method to synthesize nano-sized manganese oxide: An efficient catalyst for water oxidation and epoxidation of olefins

    , Article Dalton Transactions ; Volume 41, Issue 36 , Jul , 2012 , Pages 11026-11031 ; 14779226 (ISSN) Najafpour, M. M ; Rahimi, F ; Amini, M ; Nayeri, S ; Bagherzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    RSC  2012
    Abstract
    Nano-sized particles of manganese oxides have been prepared by a very simple and cheap process using a decomposing aqueous solution of manganese nitrate at 100 °C. Scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction spectrometry have been used to characterize the phase and the morphology of the manganese oxide. The nano-sized manganese oxide shows efficient catalytic activity toward water oxidation and the epoxidation of olefins in the presence of cerium(iv) ammonium nitrate and hydrogen peroxide, respectively  

    Ultra-small and highly dispersive iron oxide hydroxide as an efficient catalyst for oxidation reactions: a swiss-army-knife catalyst

    , Article Scientific Reports ; Volume 11, Issue 1 , 2021 ; 20452322 (ISSN) Amini, M ; Mousazade, Y ; Zand, Z ; Bagherzadeh, M ; Najafpour, M. M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Nature Research  2021
    Abstract
    Ultra-small and highly dispersive (< 10 nm) iron oxide hydroxide is characterized by some methods. The compound is an efficient and stable catalyst for alcohol oxidation, organic sulfide oxidation, and epoxidation of alkenes in the presence of H2O2. The electrochemical oxygen-evolution reaction of the iron oxide hydroxide is also tested under acidic, neutral, and alkaline conditions. In the presence of the iron oxide hydroxide, excellent conversions (75–100%) and selectivities of substrates (92–97%), depending on the nature of the sulfide, were obtained. Benzylalcohols having electron-donating and-withdrawing substituents in the aromatic ring were oxidized to produce the corresponding... 

    Activated layered manganese oxides with deposited nano-sized gold or silver as an efficient catalyst for epoxidation of olefins

    , Article RSC Advances ; Volume 3, Issue 46 , 2013 , Pages 24069-24074 ; ISSN: 20462069 Najafpour, M. M ; Amini, M ; Sedigh, D. J ; Rahimi, F ; Bagherzadeh, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    2013
    Abstract
    Activated layered manganese oxides with deposited nano-sized gold or silver were synthesized and characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction spectrometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray mapping. Here, we report that Au or Ag nanoparticles deposited on layered Mn oxides improve the catalytic activity of the Mn oxides toward the epoxidation of olefins in the presence of H2O2 and NaHCO3  

    Synthesis, X-ray structure, characterization and catalytic activity of a polymeric manganese(II) complex with iminodiacetate

    , Article Applied Organometallic Chemistry ; Volume 25, Issue 7 , 2011 , Pages 559-563 ; 02682605 (ISSN) Bagherzadeh, M ; Amini, M ; Boghaei, D. M ; Najafpour, M. M ; McKee, V ; Sharif University of Technology
    2011
    Abstract
    A polymeric manganese(II) complex with the general formula [Mn(O 2CCH2NH2CH2CO2) 2(H2O)2]n from reaction of iminodiacetatic acid and manganese(II) perchlorate under nitrogen in water, was synthesized and characterized. The structure of the complex was determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, elemental analysis, IR and UV-vis spectra. This complex exhibited excellent catalytic activity and selectivity for oxidation of various alcohols and sulfides to the corresponding aldehydes/ketone and sulfoxides using urea hydrogen peroxide and oxone (2KHSO 5·KHSO4·K2SO4), respectively, as oxidants under air at room temperature. The easy preparation, mild reaction conditions, high yields of the...