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    Particle Production: From Inflationary Era to Reheating

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Phoroutan Mehr, Mehrdad (Author) ; Abolhassani, Ali Akbar (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this project, in general, we have studied the particle production during and after the Inflation.Today, the Inflation is considered as a part of the standard model of cosmology and it solves so-called two cosmological problems: flatness and horizon problem. According to it,the universe after the inflation becomes supercool; however, the thing we observe today is in contradiction with this theory. The Reheating era is a time period in which the inflationary field gets to its minimum of potential and starts to socialite. Actually, here is the place in which the phenomenon of the particle production occurs. This period is called the Reheating era. therefore, it seems all particles which we... 

    Modification of carbohydrate polymers via grafting in air. 1. Ceric-Induced synthesis of starch-g-polyacrylonitrile in presence and absence of oxygen [electronic resource]

    , Article Starch - Starke ; Volume 54, Issue 3-4, pages 140–147, April 2002 Pourjavadi, A. (Ali) ; Zohurian Mehr, Mohammad J
    Abstract
    Monomer grafting, a unique technique for polysaccharide modification, is always performed under inert (e.g., N2) atmosphere. This work is the first report related to evaluating the possibility and efficiency of the grafting of acrylonitrile (AN) onto starch in presence of oxygen. Thus, corn starch (in both granular and gelatinized states) as well as soluble starch were grafted by AN using a ceric-carbohydrate redox initiating system. Graft copolymerizations were performed under nitrogen, air, and oxygen atmospheres at similar conditions. Grafting occurrence was verified using chemical and spectral proofs. The polymerization mechanism and kinetics were investigated by recording the... 

    Modification of carbohydrate polymers via grafting in Air. 2. Ceric-Initiated graft copolymerization of acrylonitrile onto natural and modified polysaccharides [electronic resource]

    , Article Starch - Stärke ; Volume 54, Issue 10, pages 482–488, October 2002 Pourjavad, A. (Ali) ; Zohuriaan-Mehr, Mohammad J
    Abstract
    Acrylonitrile (AN) was grafted onto various natural and modified polysaccharides (i.e., gum arabic, gum tragacanth, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, chitosan, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose) by using ceric-carbohydrate redox initiating system. After overcoming practical problems, mainly from the high viscosity of the aqueous solutions of the different substrates, the graft copolymerization reactions were run either in air or in N2 atmosphere under similar conditions. Grafting was confirmed using chemical and spectral (FTIR) proofs. The reactions were kinetically investigated using semi-empirical expressions and time-temperature profiles. An anomalous... 

    Temporal Congestion Games

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Mehr, Mehran (Author) ; Ghodsi, Mohammad (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    We consider a special class of Congestion Games enhanced with a notion of time.Network Routing problems, such as road traffic networks, computer neworks, and evacuation problems are some applications of this class of games. Two subclasses of these games, namely atomic and non-atomic is considered in this article, both of them introduced in 2009. Some of the existing results are Nash equilibria existence proof for “single-source single-sink” case, and a mechanism for improving price of anarchy in the non-atomic subclass. There are also some results in the atomic subclass of this game.We extend both models of atomic and non-atomic subclasses to “multi-source,multi-sink” configurations. We call... 

    Modified CMC: part 1- optimized synthesis of carboxymethylcellulose-g-polyacrylonitrile [electronic resource]

    , Article Iranian Polymer Journal ; Vol. 14, No 2, 131-138, 2005 Zohurian Mehr, M. J. (Mohammad Jalal) ; Pourjavadi, A ; Sadeghi, M
    Abstract
    As the first part of a continued research on conversion of carboxymethyl cellulosesodium salt (CMC) to useful biopolymer-based materials, large numbers of cyanide functional groups were introduced onto CMC by grafting with polyacrylonitrile (PAN). The graft copolymerization reactions were carried out under nitrogen atmosphere using ceric ammonium nitrate (CAN) as an initiator. Evidence of grafting was obtained by comparing FTIR spectra of CMC and the graft copolymer as well as solubility characteristics of the products. The synthetic conditions were systematically optimized through studying the effective factors including temperature and concentrations of initiator, acrylonitrile monomer,... 

    New polysaccharide-g-polyacrylonitrile copolymers: synthesis and thermal characterization [electronic resource]

    , Article Polymers for Advanced Technologies ; Volume 14, Issue 7, pages 508–516, July 2003 Zohurian Mehr, M. J. (Mohammad Jalal) ; Pourjavadi, Ali ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    Various natural and modified polysaccharides (i.e. arabic gum, tragacanth gum, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, chitosan, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose) were modified using ceric-initiated graft polymerization of acrylonitrile under inert atmosphere. Grafting was confirmed using spectral (FT-IR) proofs. The grafting parameters were determined by conventional methods. Thermal characteristics of the homopolymer-free copolymers were studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) under nitrogen atmosphere. The major thermal transitions as well as the activation energy of the major decomposition stages were... 

    Modified Chitosan. 2. H-chitoPAN, a novel pH-responsive superabsorbent hydrogel [electronic resource]

    , Article Journal of Applied Polymer Science ; Volume 90, Issue 11, pages 3115–3121, 9 December 2003 Pourjavadi, A. (Ali) ; Mahdavinia, G. R ; Zohuriaan-Mehr, M. J
    Abstract
    Chitosan was modified with polyacrylonitrile (PAN) through ceric-initiated graft copolymerization. The chitosan-g-PAN product was saponified using sodium hydroxide aqueous solution to prepare a novel superabsorbent hydrogel, H-chitoPAN. Duration of completing the saponification reaction as well as the water absorbency capacity of the hydrogel was decreased with increasing the alkaline concentration. Either chitosan-g-PAN or H-chitoPAN was characterized by FTIR spectroscopy and DSC, TGA, and DTG thermal methods. According to FTIR, all the nitrile groups were converted to carboxylate and carboxamide groups. Both modified chitosans exhibited enhanced thermal stability over chitosan. The... 

    The effects of annular electromagnetic stirring parameters on microstructure evolution of rheocast AZ91 magnesium alloy

    , Article Journal of Materials Research and Technology ; Volume 8, Issue 2 , 2019 , Pages 2300-2308 ; 22387854 (ISSN) Farzam Mehr, N ; Aashuri, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    Elsevier Editora Ltda  2019
    Abstract
    In the present study, an annular electromagnetic stirrer was used to fabricate the semi-solid slurry of AZ91 magnesium alloy under various conditions of electromagnetic intensities and times. The fabricated semi-solid slurry was injected into a step-die cavity, using a hydraulic jack with ram speed of 1 m/s. The effects of electromagnetic intensity, stirring time and step thicknesses on the microstructure evolution, shape factor, globules equivalent diameter, solid fraction and microhardness of samples were investigated. The experimental results showed that obtained optimal parameters of electromagnetic stirring were 55 (A) stirring current and 30 (s) stirring time. In this conditions, the... 

    Synthesis, chemical and thermal characterization of poly(cis-2-butenylene oxalate) [electronic resource]

    , Article International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials ; Volume 46, Issue 3-4, 2000 Pourdjavadi, A. (Ali) ; Zohuriaan-Mehr, M. J ; Rezai, N ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    A non-terminated, low molecular weight, highly crystalline, linear aliphatic polyester was successfully synthesized via ester-interchange polycondensation of cis-2-butene-1,4-diol and diethyl oxalate by using of lead (II) oxide as the catalyst. No decarboxylation occurred during the optimized polymerization. Structural and Chemical identification was performed by elemental analysis, FTIR, 'H-NMR, and Mass spectroscopy. Some macrocyle species were detected in the product, according to GPC. Fragmentation patterns were suggested for the main m/e's of the mass spectrum. Thermal characterization was performed by DSC and TGA. It was found that the overall thermal stability of the polyester is... 

    Semi-Solid Forming of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy by using Electromagnetic Stirring

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Farzam Mehr, Navid (Author) ; Aashuri, Hossein (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In the last decade, magnesium alloy has been developed owing to it’s low density, high specific strength, good castability and damping property. AZ91 alloy is proved to be the most common and most important magnesium casting alloy. It is shown that, rheocasting process is a proper way which increases the mechanical properties of the products. Since 28 years, so many new methods for preparing Semi-Solid alloy slurry and rheoforming process have been suggested. Electromagnetic Stirring ( EMS ) method was used for making globular structures. In this research, the semi-solid slurry of AZ91 magnesium alloy was prepared by electromagnetic stirrer under different conditions of stirring current and... 

    Numerical simulation of NOx pollutant formation in a natural gas fired power generation boiler, by using burner's parameters

    , Article ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE) ; Volume 6, Issue PARTS A AND B , 2012 , Pages 1159-1163 ; 9780791845226 (ISBN) Mehr, S. M. N ; Afshin, H ; Sharif University of Technology
    2012
    Abstract
    The major source of energy is fossil fuels, known as hydrocarbon containing C and H as the main elements. The heat generated from combustion of these fuels is used in power generation cycles to generate electricity. Main products of a hydrocarbon combustion reaction are water and carbon dioxide, but due to some reasons such as excessive temperature and inappropriate air-fuel mixing, always some pollutants are formed. One of the major concerns of recent years are NOx pollutants, which is mostly generated in the high temperature combustions. According to the geographical and economic issues, most countries are using coal as fuel and many researches have been conducted about pollutant formation... 

    Influence of asymmetry on the band structure of photonic crystals

    , Article Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 26 January 2010 through 28 January 2010 ; Volume 7609 , January , 2010 ; 0277786X (ISSN) ; 9780819480057 (ISBN) Moosavi Mehr, S. H ; Khorasani, S ; Sharif University of Technology
    2010
    Abstract
    Computer calculation of photonic band structure for unit cells of various symmetry in the two-dimensional square lattice suggests that the bandgap calculated by traversing the ΓXM triangle in k-space is only reliable when the unit cell is C4v symmetric. For structures of lower symmetry, examining a two-dimensional subset of the first Brillouin zone will give smaller bandgaps  

    Geochemical Simulation of Acidizing Sandstone Core Samples

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Khojasteh Mehr, Mohammad (Author) ; Bazargan, Mohammad (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Acidizing is one of the widely used practices of formation damage remediation. The success of this rather expensive job depends on the precise design and operation. Though, improper execution of an acid job, not only does not improve the formation damage but also can contribute to even more damage itself. For this purpose, it is critically important to thoroughly design an acidizing job conducting extensive lab experiments and utilizing numerical tools before operation in order for a successful acidizing. Unlike, carbonate acidizing, the chemistry of sandstone acidizing is very complex and challenging because of the wide variety of minerals and aqueous species present in the system. Hence, a... 

    Modification of carbohydrate polymers via grafting in air: 2. Ceric-initiated graft copolymerization of acrylonitrile onto natural and modified polysaccharides

    , Article Starch/Staerke ; Volume 54, Issue 10 , 2002 , Pages 482-488 ; 00389056 (ISSN) Pourjavadi, A ; Zohuriaan Mehr, M. J ; Sharif University of Technology
    2002
    Abstract
    Acrylonitrile (AN) was grafted onto various natural and modified polysaccharides (i.e., gum arabic, gum tragacanth, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, chitosan, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose) by using ceric-carbohydrate redox initiating system. After overcoming practical problems, mainly from the high viscosity of the aqueous solutions of the different substrates, the graft copolymerization reactions were run either in air or in N2 atmosphere under similar conditions. Grafting was confirmed using chemical and spectral (FTIR) proofs. The reactions were kinetically investigated using semi-empirical expressions and time-temperature profiles. An anomalous... 

    Modification of carbohydrate polymers via grafting in air. 1. Ceric-induced synthesis of starch-g-polyacrylonitrile in presence and absence of oxygen

    , Article Starch/Staerke ; Volume 54, Issue 3-4 , 2002 , Pages 140-147 ; 00389056 (ISSN) Pourjavadi, A ; Zohuriaan Mehr, M. J ; Sharif University of Technology
    2002
    Abstract
    Monomer grafting, a unique technique for polysaccharide modification, is always performed under inert (e.g., N2) atmosphere. This work is the first report related to evaluating the possibility and efficiency of the grafting of acrylonitrile (AN) onto starch in presence of oxygen. Thus, corn starch (in both granular and gelatinized states) as well as soluble starch were grafted by AN using a ceric-carbohydrate redox initiating system. Graft copolymerizations were performed under nitrogen, air, and oxygen atmospheres at similar conditions. Grafting occurrence was verified using chemical and spectral proofs. The polymerization mechanism and kinetics were investigated by recording the... 

    New polysaccharide-g-polyacrylonitrile copolymers: Synthesis and thermal characterization

    , Article Polymers for Advanced Technologies ; Volume 14, Issue 7 , 2003 , Pages 508-516 ; 10427147 (ISSN) Zohuriaan Mehr, M. J ; Pourjavadi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2003
    Abstract
    Various natural and modified polysaccharides (i.e. arabic gum, tragacanth gum, xanthan gum, sodium alginate, chitosan, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose) were modified using cericinitiated graft polymerization of acrylonitrile under inert atmosphere. Grafting was confirmed using spectral (FT-IR) proofs. The grafting parameters were determined by conventional methods. Thermal characteristics of the homopolymer-free copolymers were studied using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) under nitrogen atmosphere. The major thermal transitions as well as the activation energy of the major decomposition stages were... 

    Superabsorbent hydrogels from starch-g-PAN: Effect of some reaction variables on swelling behavior

    , Article Journal of Polymer Materials ; Volume 20, Issue 1 , 2003 , Pages 113-120 ; 09700838 (ISSN) Zohuriaan Mehr, M. J ; Pourjavadi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    2003
    Abstract
    Two series of alkali hydrolyzed starch-g-polyacrylonitrile (H-SPAN) superabsorbents were prepared from granular and gelatinized corn starches. The grafting parameters of SPAN copolymers were determined and the polymers were analyzed by FTIR spectroscopy. A combination of three influencing factors (i.e. thermal pre-treatment of the initial starch, presence or absence of oxygen in the stage of ceric-initiated PAN grafting, and neutralization after alkali treatment) on swelling characteristics of the final hydrogel was evaluated in a practical viewpoint. The superabsorbents were discriminated according to their swelling behavior in water and different aqueous salt solutions. The swelling... 

    Numerical Investigation of Fire Spread in Natural Habitats Using Physical Models in Small-Scale

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Shojae Mehr, Reza (Author) ; Farhanieh, Bijan (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Wildfire in natural habitats is a common natural disaster that can have natural or human origins. With the increasing global temperature and consecutive droughts, the number and intensity of these fires are increasing. In our country, due to a lack of natural resources and recent droughts, the importance of preventive measures in starting and effectively extinguishing fires is increasingly felt. Nowadays, with the increase in computational power, numerical methods have come as the aid of physical models to predict the spread of fire and have become a worthy replacement for experimental tests due to the destructive nature of fire. In this research, we have investigated the effect of main... 

    Modified CMC.2. Novel carboxymethylcellulose-based poly (amidoxime) chelating resin with high metal sorbtion capacities [electronic resource]

    , Article Reactive and Functional Polymers ; Volume 61, Issue 1, August 2004, Pages 23–31 Zohurian Mehr, M. J. (Mohammad Jalal) ; Pourjavadi, A ; Sadeghi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    Carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt (CMC) was doubly modified to prepare a novel poly(acrylamidoxime) chelating resin. Acrylonitrile was firstly graft polymerized onto CMC using cerium ammonium nitrate as an initiator. The polyacrylonitrile (PAN) grafted CMC was then amidoximized via treatment with hydroxylamine to prepare the ion exchange resin. The sorption capacity of the resin towards bivalent metal ions was evaluated while varying the pH, the loading of the PAN and the initial metal ion concentration. The adsorption kinetics were investigated for the cupric ion. The chelating resin exhibited very high metal sorption capacity in comparison with either synthetic or polysaccharide-based... 

    Modified Chitosan. 3. Superabsorbency, Salt- and pH-Sensivity of Smart Ampholitic hydrogels from Chitosan-g-PAN [electronic resource]

    , Article Polymers for Advanced Technologies ; Volume 15, Issue 4, pages 173–180, April 2004 Mahdavinia, G. R. (Golam Reza) ; Zohuriaan-Mehr, M. J ; Pourjavadi, M. J
    Abstract
    Polyacrylonitrile (PAN) grafted chitosan was prepared by ceric-initiated graft polymerization of acrylonitrile onto chitosan in a homogenous medium. The copolymer chitosan-g-PAN product was then hydrolyzed to yield a novel smart hydrogel (H-chitoPAN) with superabsorbing properties. The influence of add-on values as well as temperature and time of hydrolysis of the initial chitosan-g-PAN on swelling behavior of the hydrogel was evaluated in water and various salt solutions. The swelling kinetics of the superabsorbing hydrogel was studied as well. The hydrogels exhibited ampholytic and pH-sensitivity characteristics. Several sharp swelling changes were observed in lieu of pH variations in a...