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Sulfated Zirconia Catalyzed Biodiesel Production from Acid Oil Containing High Free Fatty Acids
Abstract: Biodiesel fuel has shown great promise as an alternative to petro-diesel fuel. Biodiesel production is widely conducted through esterification and transesterification reaction, catalyzed by homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysts. In the present endeavour, sulphated zirconia has been prepared using microwave method and characterized by using XRD, FT-IR, BET surface area, SEM and acidity measurement. The utility of synthesized catalyst is demonstrated in catalytic biodiesel production from acid oil feed stock. The …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 35–45 Read article
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In Situ Synthesized Cu(OH)2-Al2O3: A Novel and Highly Efficient Nano-Catalyst System for One pot Synthesis of N-Substituted Triazole at Room Temperature
Abstract: One pot room temperature synthesis of N- substituted Triazoles has been demonstrated using a novel catalyst system Cu(OH)2-Al2O3. The catalyst has been synthesized by a very simple one step chemical process. The catalyst is highly efficient and reusable with isolated yield as high as 87% even at the 4th reuse. The catalyst could also be used with water as a solvent with a little longer reaction time. Graphical Abstract: One …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Alcohol Oxidation in Ionic Liquids Catalysed by Recyclable Platinum Nanoparticles: A Green Approach
Abstract: The effect of particle size on the catalytic performance of materials in organic reactions is of scientific and industrial importance. In the present case we demonstrate the use of room temperature ionic liquids as effective agents of dispersion of platinum nanoparticles prepared from potassium tetrachloroplatinate. The platinum nanoparticles in the range 2.5±0.5 nm are recyclable catalysts for aerobic oxidation of alcohols under mild conditions. The particles suspended in ionic liquids …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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An Efficient Synthesis of Annulated Novel Dihydropyridine Derivatives using Zeolite H-BEA and Zeolite BEA-SO3H
Abstract: Modified zeolite (zeolite BEA-SO3H) was synthesized with intent to improve the surface area and Si/Al ratio by loading chlorosulphonic acid onto zeolite H-BEA. Parent and modified zeolite were characterized by variety of characterization techniques such as, ICP, FT-IR, XRD, TGA, NH3-TPD,BET surface area, etc. The catalytic applications of parent and modified zeolite H-BEA were demonstrated through the synthesis of novel quinoline and benzoquinoline substituted dihydropyridines (DHPs) via one pot Hantzsch …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Review on Effect of Catalysts in Preparation Methods of Chalcone
Abstract: This review covers effect of some catalysts in preparation methods of chalcone compounds. These compounds are responsible for the coloration of flowers due to the presence of the cascade. The molecules of the compound become highly photo-acetic and thus are ideal chromophores. Recently, a number of studies have been conducted describing the process of separating chalcones from different parts of plants such as roots (roots), buds, leaves (leaves), flowers, seeds …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 11–21 Read article
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Plant-Drive Natural Filler Filled Polypropylene Composites: Effects of Filler Treatment, Filler Content and Nanoclay on Properties
Abstract: In this study, PP was blended with nanoclay at three different loadings of 1, 3, and 5 wt%, while maleated polypropylene (PPM) was added at 5 wt%. The results showed that PP nanocomposites prepared at 5% PPM and 3% nanoclay showed optimum mechanical performance. In this research, untreated and chemically treated peanut shell flour (PSF) reinforced PP nanocomposites were prepared at four different loadings of 10, 20, 30, and 40 …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Integrated Microfluidic Platform for Accelerated Catalytic Analysis: Enhancing Sensitivity and Efficiency
Abstract: In this study, we introduce a groundbreaking advancement in microfluidic technology tailored for catalytic and catalytic analysis. Our innovative microfluidic device integrates novel features aimed at augmenting sensitivity and accelerating analysis while ensuring reliability and user-friendliness. The hallmark of our device is the fusion of sample preparation and analysis functionalities within the microfluidic chip. By embedding sample preconcentration and purification modules, we achieve remarkable enhancements in sensitivity and detection limits. …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 51–27 Read article
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Effect of Used Cooking Oil on the Characteristics of Concrete including Gap-graded Aggregate
Abstract: Due to large amounts, more than one billion gallons, of used cooking oil which are produced yearly, there is a need to carry out the sustainability for construction materials. This study aims to investigate the effect of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) on the fresh and hardened properties of concrete using different percentages from this oil with gap-graded aggregate. Ten concrete mixes were conducted in the laboratory for two mixing proportion …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 55–66 Read article
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Review on Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Palm Kernel Shells: An Environmentally Sustainable Approach
Abstract: The palm shell, extracted from fruit seed can be categorized as a natural lightweight aggregate. To prepare the lightweight aggregates the mass compactness is between 1450 kg m−3 to 1750 kg m−3, which restricted it as low-density concrete. As the curing period of concrete progresses, there is a rise in the strength recognized the strength in the compression results of the cementitious material in 90 days of testing. Referring to …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Impact of water-cement ratio and cement content on pore area percentage and chloride diffusion – A molecular dynamics study
Abstract: The exposure of a reinforced structure to water-based settings leads to the occurrence of chloride-induced corrosion, resulting in a reduction in both the durability and performance of the structure. The entry of chloride ions into concrete and the pore area percentage is influenced by several elements, including the degree of humidity, the presence of fractures, environmental conditions, water-to-cement ratio (w/c ratio), and cement content. This research focuses on the utilization …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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Revolutionizing Low Carbon Concrete: Innovations at the Nexus of Computational Science, Data Analytics, and Sustainable Technologies
Abstract: Concrete production accounts for 7% of global CO2 emissions necessitating low carbon innovations to curb exponential demand threatening climate commitments. This research reviews sustainable construction literature integrating computational simulations, big data infrastructure monitoring and alternative process redesign. Analysis reveals 30-50% reductions achievable through combined use of industrial ecologies, smarter sensing coordinated with ML optimization and novel binders like alkali-activated geopolymers. Rigorous LCA quantification verifies environmental superiority over conventional formulations. Case …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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Optimizing Concrete Strength and Sustainability: Quarry Dust and Copper Slag Powder Additives
Abstract: This research investigates the potential of quarry dust and copper slag powder additives to enhance the strength and performance of concrete. Compressive strength tests were conducted on mortar cubes at 7 and 28 days to evaluate the effects of these additives. The results indicate significant improvements in compressive strength over time, with Mix A4 achieving a remarkable 43.42% increase in strength at 28 days. Other mixes also demonstrated substantial strength …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Drum-Boiler Dynamics and its Water Level Control
Abstract: Boilers used for continuous steam generation on large scale. Controlling aspect in boiler process is highly difficult as the system is complex and exhibit nonlinearity, the dynamics of boiler varies with load and multivariable dependent. The main cause of instability in boiler operation is due to the integration effect in it. In addition to that, boilers are normally used where there is sudden load variation without prior knowledge. In this …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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110kV Primary Substation Automation Based on PLC and SCADA
Abstract: This research paper describes the automated switch control of 110kV primary substation by using SCADA and PLC ladder logic. The basic idea behind substation automation is to monitor the switchyards in substation. In substation, many relays and circuit breakers are used. When any one of the breakers are tripped, serious issues may happened and hence, it required monitoring and controlling through sophisticated system like SCADA. In this project, signals are …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 5–13 Read article
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Modeling, Analysis and LQR Control of an EV Differential using IPMSM
Abstract: Recently, the mechanical differential (MD) of vehicle has been replaced by electronic differential (ED) by means of electric motor. Electronic differential ensures dynamic and robust control of the vehicle behavior. The ED has been designed for an electrical vehicle (EV) based on IPMSM due to its some inherent advantageous features. The design of speed controller of an IPMSM mainly depends on its mathematical model. The mathematical model based speed controller …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Energy Management of a Solar Powered Electric Vehicle with Multiple-Energy Storage via Optimized Fuzzy Controller
Abstract: The optimum energy management is the main challenge of powered electric vehicles (EVs) with multiple energy storage systems. The solar powered EVs are enabled with multiple energy sources and storages, and so, achieving the optimum energy management schedule is a complicated optimization problem. This paper develops an optimized fuzzy controller using genetic algorithm (GA) for energy management of solar powered EV equipped with photovoltaic cells as well as two power …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Enhanced Genetic Algorithm Applied for Image Denoising Problem
Abstract: This research introduces a new approach to restoring an image disrupted by salt and pepper (SPN) noise using a genetic algorithm (GA) at all densities, called Enhanced GA (EGA). The key contribution of the proposed algorithm is to merge the genetic algorithm with imaging approaches that are embedded into the population in order to achieve rapid convergence. The concept is to turn a group of entities into a variety of …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Performance Investigation on Boost Converter with Non-Isolated Coupled Inductor Using PSO-DFFP Controller with Stand-Alone PV System
Abstract: The stand-alone PV system with a Partial Swarm Optimization with Distinctive Feed Forward Propagation (PSO-DFFP) controller based Boost converter is designed with coupled inductor has been simulated. The steady state / dynamic performance of the proposed system have been analyzed using MATLAB simulation. The proposed controller has been developed to decrease ripple and improve the efficiency of the system. However, the linear controllers are influenced by the system parameters of …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 32–49 Read article
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Automatic Irrigation System Utilizing Internet of Things
Abstract: In this paper, we show how the Internet of Things (IoT) may be effectively used in conventional agriculture. The number and quality of agricultural goods are both increased by this new approach. This study utilized the Internet of Things (IoT) with the help of a few sensors, including a soil moisture sensor to determine the amount of moisture in the soil, a temperature and humidity sensor to monitor changes in …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Machine Learning Techniques Utilised for Autism Spectrum Disorder Detection
Abstract: A neurological developmental illness called autism spectrum disorder impacts a person’s ability to connect, communicate, and learn. Autism spectrum disorder influences individuals in distinct ways, as do the severity and its manifestations. Often, this illness is diagnosed in individuals between the ages of 1 and 5 years, and the symptoms include unique behaviours, interests, and potential social difficulties. In order tTo lessen the rise in instances of autism, it must …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–37 Read article