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151 articles for “Methanation”
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Methane Encapsulation in 51264 Clathrate Cage: A Theoretical Study
Abstract: An explicit analysis of 51264 clathrate hydrate cage having different numbers of methane guest molecules encapsulation has been performed depending on calculated interaction energies, encapsulation energies, HOMO-LUMO energies and Raman spectroscopy using density functional theory with B3LYP functional and 6-31G(d) basis set. It is observed from this study that one methane molecule accommodation is most amiable process and theoretically maximum two methane molecules encapsulation is feasible in 51264 clathrate cage …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 65–72 Read article
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Cytotoxic, Anthalmintic and Analgesic Activities of the Methanol Extract of Ricinus communis (Family: Euphorbiaceae)
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical screening, cytotoxicity, anthelmintic activity and analgesic properties of the methanol extract (leaves) of Ricinus communis (Family: Euphorbiaceae). The methanol extract of the leaves showed mild cytotoxic activity with the LC50 value 6.456 µg/mL compared to vincristine sulfate (LC50 0.812 µg/mL) using brine shrimp lethality bioassay. The anthelmintic activity was performed by observing the time of paralysis and the time of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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In vitro and In vivo Trypanocidal Activity of Methanolic Extract of Lantana camara leaves on Trypanosoma brucei in Laboratory Mice
Abstract: In this study, the methanol extract of Lantana camara leaves were tested for their trypanocidal activity in vitro in a microtiter plate and in vivo using male laboratory mice. Five different concentrations 10mg/ml, 20 mg/ml, 30 mg/ml, 40mg/ml, and 50mg/ml of the extract were prepared and the time taken to immobilize the parasites were recorded. The in vitro results showed that the leave extract at concentrations of 50 mg/ml had …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Gas Sensors Fabricated using Carbon Powder Derived from Dried Banana Peels Waste to detect Methanol, Ethanol, Acetone Vapors and Carbon Dioxide Gas
Abstract: Low cost and environmentally friendly activated carbon powder was synthesized using waste banana peels. Phosphoric acid was utilized as activation agent. Doctor blade method was employed to fabricate films of activated carbon on conductive or nonconductive glass substrates. Films were subsequently annealed at 70 0C for 30 minutes in air. According to XRD patterns, single phase of activated carbon was crystallized in thin film form. Carbon prepared from banana peels …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Experimental Validation and Implementation Framework for Optimized Methane Yield Prediction in Anaerobic Digestion
Abstract: The correct validation and realistic application of optimized anaerobic digestion (AD) models are essential steps in transferring biogas production systems to real-life. This paper outlines an experimental validation and deployment pipeline of an AI-optimized model of the methane yield prediction model based on the application of more advanced machine learning and Bayesian optimization methods. Others The validated surrogate-assisted optimization model was tested with controlled laboratory-scale AD experiments at optimized operating …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Analyzing the Performance and the Emission Characteristics of Palladium Catalyst using different blends of Methanol Fuel and Nano Particles of Aluminium and Titanium Oxides
Abstract: The high cost and limited availability of precious metals prompted the automotive industry to explore alternative materials for improving catalytic converter performance. This research focuses on the development and optimization of catalytic converters designed to reduce exhaust emissions, ensuring compliance with market needs and regulatory standards. Specifically, it investigates the three-way catalytic converter in a four-stroke engine utilizing commonly available noble metals, particularly palladium as the catalyst. The best way …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1505–1517 Read article
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CFD simulation of methane flow through an orifice plate
Abstract: In this paper the effects of errors in the flow rate and discharge coefficient when Methane (CH4) flow through orifice plates with flange tapping has been investigated by the Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). The location of vena- contracta was also estimated from CFD simulations. Outcomes of the CFD simulations are in terms of profiles of pressure and velocity. In this study a numerical investigation of the flow characteristics behavior caused …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Development of Coalbed Methane in India: Comparison with Global CBM basins
Abstract: Gas consumption in India has grown at an annual rate of 10% from 2001–2011. To meet an increase in gas demand, India needs to develop unconventional gas resources like coal bed methane (CBM) and shale gas. India has 91 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of CBM resource. To develop CBM resource in India, CBM policy was frame in 1997 and first round of bidding took place in 2001. Till the end …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 25–40 Read article
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In Vitro Evaluation of Analgesic Activity of the Methanol Extract of Pileamicrophylla (L.) Liebm. in Swiss Albino Mice
Abstract: Due to the availability of the plant Pileamicrophylla (L.) Liemb in Bangladesh, the present study was aim to investigatein vitroanalgesic activity of the methanol extract of Pileamicrophylla (L.) Liebm. analgesic activity was conducted at the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg body weight usingSwiss albino mice as animal model by two thermal (hot plate and tail immersion test) methods. Overall, the extract showed significant analgesic activity compared to standard drug …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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To Investigate Hormonal Fluctuations in Male Rattus norvegicus after Treatment with 50% Methanolic Extract of Acacia arabica
Abstract: The use of medicinal plants in traditional and modern medicine has garnered significant interest for their therapeutic potential. Acacia arabica, commonly known as babul, is renowned for its bioactive compounds and diverse pharmacological properties. This study investigates the hormonal fluctuations induced by 50% methanolic extract of Acacia arabica in male Rattus norvegicus, aiming to explore its potential as a male contraceptive. Male contraception remains limited primarily to condoms and vasectomy, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Optimization of Reaction Parameters for Biodiesel (Methyl Ester) Synthesis Using Surface Response Methodology
Abstract: The Polyoxo vanadate catalytic trans-esterification of waste cooking oil (WCO) was carried out by optimizing four reaction parameters which include: catalyst loading, methanol/oil ratio, temperature, and reaction time. These optimized parameters are 0.5 g, 0.8 g, and 1.2 g catalyst loading, 3:1, 6:1 and 9:1 methanol/oil ratio, 45°C, 60°C and 65°C reaction temperature, 45 min, 60 min and 90 min reaction time. The regression equation in the uncoded units of …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Design of Plant for the Production of 30,000 Tons Per Year Capacity of Dimethyl Carbonate (DMC) from Natural Gas Using Aspen HYSYS
Abstract: This study focuses on the design of a plant for the production of 30,000 tons per year of dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from natural gas. The plant design was carried out using the Aspen HYSYS Software. The data obtained from Kokori natural gas served as the primary feedstock for the plant. A kinetic model for the production of DMC was developed from existing literature, followed by the development of the mathematical …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 45–60 Read article
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Therapeutic Prospects and Comparative Bioactive Evaluation of Fenugreek Seed Extracts
Abstract: A medicinal plant with substantial therapeutic potential, fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) is rich in bioactive phytoconstituents. The phytochemical makeup and antioxidant properties of aqueous and methanolic fenugreek seed extracts were compared in this study. Phenolics, flavonoids, terpenoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins were found in both extracts, with the methanolic fraction showing greater intensity, according to preliminary phytochemical screening. The methanolic extract has higher levels of phenolic, flavonoid, and terpenoid content, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 64–75 Read article
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Innovative Biogas Strategies: Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Livestock Waste
Abstract: The goal of the study is to determine whether anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung can be used to produce biogas and whether adding sodium and calcium alginate directly to natural lagoon sediment can reduce sulphide concentrations. It was observed that one minute of focus Sodium and calcium alginate were added at the start of the anaerobic digestion cycle, which indicates a propensity to lower the system's hydrogen sulfide concentration and …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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Investigation into the Use of Anaerobic Co-digestion of Cow Dung for Biogas Production
Abstract: The research is targeted on investigating the use anaerobic co-digestion of cow dung for biogas production, and to influence a decrease in the concentration of sulphide using direct inclusion of facultative lagoon sediment with sodium and calcium alginate. It was noted that 1 minute concentration of calcium alginate and sodium was introduced right from the beginning of the anaerobic digestion cycle shows the tendency to increase methane concentration and reduce …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Extraction and Purification of Total Phenolic Content (TPC) from Seeds of Citrullus lanatus
Abstract: Citrullus lanatus is commonly known as Watermelon and belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. The phytochemicals are present in every part of the plant. Fruit is edible part of the plant. Watermelon fruit consists of flesh (68%), seeds (2%) and rind approximately 30% of the total mass of the fruit Phenolic compound content levels are very high and acts as anti-oxidants. the seeds also contain phytochemical elements such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Diesel Adulteration Detection Using Gaseous Vapor Emission
Abstract: Diesel adulteration is the illegal or unauthorized introduction of foreign substances into pure diesel,causing the product to not conform to the requirements and specifications for use in the Oil and GasIndustry. Current methods to detect diesel adulteration require chemical laboratory experiments tomeasure parameters such as density, API gravity, viscosity, flash point, and evaporation point. Thesemethods require specialized, expensive equipment and cannot be utilized be quickly and readilyemployed at point of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 69–76 Read article
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Analysis of Bioethanol Production from Agricultural Waste using Simultaneous Saccharification
Abstract: This research was carried out to investigate the possibility of producing a bioethanol using an agricultural waste with the adoption of simultaneous saccharification method. The results collected during the investigation shows that the effect of different varied parameters on the yield of bioethanol from potato peels and other different characterization carried out on the produced bioethanol shows possibility in the reliability of the production process where A(B), A(0.5) and A(2) …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Phytochemical profiling and LC/MS analysis of Selaginella bryopteris (L.) Baker
Abstract: Selaginella bryopteris (L.) Baker, an endemic pteridophyte is found restricted to the Indian subcontinent mostly because of its environmental requirements of cool temperatures and optimum water availability. It is a drought-resistant species and shows curling in limited water supply reviving when water conditions are restored. This property makes this species a suitable plant for exploration of medicinal properties, although its restricted occurrence has limited this evaluation. The current study explores …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Synthesis and Characterization of Sustainable, Low-Cost, Biomass-Derived Carbon Films from Hevea Brasiliensis (Rubber) Wood for Environmentally Friendly Gas Sensors with Enhanced Selectivity and Sensitivity to Polar Vapors and Hazardous Gases
Abstract: Hevea brasiliensis (rubber) wood sawdust was utilized to fabricate carbon gas sensors for detecting 1000 ppm of ethanol, methanol, acetone, carbon dioxide, and ammonia gases. The carbon particles were prepared by phosphoric acid impregnation followed by thermal activation and then fabricated into films on conductive and non-conductive substrates using the doctor blade method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed distinct graphitic features with peaks at the (002) and (100) planes, indicating …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 22–36 Read article