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Thorium Nuclear Reactor: A Sustainable Future for Clean Energy-A Review Study
Abstract: Thorium-232, a naturally abundant and fertile element, is increasingly regarded as a viable alternative to uranium-235 as the basis of future nuclear fuel cycles. This review examines the physical and nuclear properties that make thorium attractive as a reactor fuel, the mechanics of the thorium- uranium-233 fuel cycle, and the principal reactor concepts developed to exploit it, including pressurized heavy water reactors, pressurized water reactors, fast breeder reactors, advanced heavy …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Design of a Nuclear Power Plant with Gas Turbine Modular Helium Cooled Reactor
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE In the advancing world of today, the demand for clean and reliable electricity is constantly increasing. With restrains on carbon emissions and with the reduction of fossil fuel reserves; the need of the hour is efficient nuclear power plants. With this paper, it is demonstrated that with modular helium cooled reactors using spherical fuel elements; it is possible to increase the efficiency …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 Read article
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Degradation of Synthetic Reactive Red Dye and Bioremediation of Textile Effluent Using Penicillium chrysogenum in a Fluidized-Bed Reactor
Abstract: 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Bioremediation of reactive red dye using five fungal species (Aspergillus niger, Penicillium chrysogenum, Fusarium oxysporum, Trichoderma harzianum and Sacchromyces cerevisiae) was studied in a shake flask system for 13 days. A. niger (91%) and P. chrysogenum (91%) were efficient decolorizers of red dye followed by F. oxysporum, and T. harzianum (84% and 53% respectively). Decolorization efficiency of P. chrysogenum in fluidized-bed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 Read article
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Activation Energy in Photochemical and Thermally Driven Reactions: Mechanistic Insights, Kinetic Modelling and Photocatalytic Applications
Abstract: Chemical reactions constitute fundamental processes in which reactants are transformed into products through the breaking and formation of chemical bonds. In photochemical systems, these transformations are initiated or influenced by the absorption of light, making energy transfer mechanisms particularly significant. A key parameter governing reaction kinetics is activation energy, defined as the minimum energy required for reactant molecules to undergo a successful transformation. This article focuses on the role of …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Differential Susceptibility of Bacteriophage and Viruses to Reactive Oxygen Species
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Reactive oxygen species of superoxide, hydrogen peroxide, and hydroxyl radicals were generated by mixing xanthine, xanthine oxidase and iron citrate and incubating for 5 min at room temperature. T2 bacteriophage, encephalomyocarditis (EMC) virus, adenovirus, or vaccinia virus particles were incubated with the solution for various periods of time after reactive oxygen species were formed. Physical damage to the virus particles that affected …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Esterification in Reactive Distillation Column Using Software Packages: A Review
Abstract: Abstract: Reactive distillation is the combination of reaction and separation in a same column. This represents an exciting alternative to traditional liquid phase chemical reaction processing. In reactive distillation, separation of products from unconverted reactants allows for better conversion, because produce elimination put out of place equilibrium and forces the reaction towards completion. The energy requirement of the conventional column is very and requires large recycling costs. Reactive Distillation is …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Formation of Reaction Bubbles in FCC Riser Reactor
Abstract: For modeling FCC unit, art of defining undefined hydrocarbon misxtures in conjunction with application of two different specialized fields of Chemical Engineering–Chemical Reaction Engineering (CRE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are required. CRE needs elaboarte and appropriate definition of undefined mixture and their chemical kinetics, whereas CFD needs solution of more regorous differential equations to define fluctuating and turbulent flow. Most of the reported works in available literature seems to …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 16–27 Read article
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Non-destructive Application of Tracer Isotopes to Study the Kinetics of Iodide and Bromide Ion-isotopic Exchange Reactions in Anion Exchange Resins Indion-103 and Duolite A-611
Abstract: The present study is concerned with non-destructive application of radio-analytical technique for characterization of industrial grade ion exchange resins Indion-103 and Duolite A-611. The radioactive tracer isotopes 131I and 82Br were used to trace the kinetics of iodide and bromide ion-isotopic exchange reactions taking place in the two resins. It was observed that during bromide and iodide ion-isotopic exchange reactions, under identical experimental conditions of temperature remaining constant at 40 …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Chemical Reactor Design and Analysis: A Review
Abstract: Chemical reactors play a critical role in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, where they operate under extreme pressure and handle highly toxic, compressible fluids. The growing need for alternative energy sources has led to an increased demand for vessels capable of withstanding high pressure and temperature, especially in the chemical and petroleum industries. Recent innovations in chemical reactor technology have concentrated on creating new …
Published in Recent Trends in Fluid Mechanics · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 49–59 Read article
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Influence of Catalyst Type and Reaction Conditions on Biodiesel Conversion of Pine and Soapnut Oils
Abstract: Biodiesel produced from non-edible oils is becoming an important replacement for petroleum diesel because it is renewable, environmentally friendly, and suitable for use in existing diesel engines. It helps reduce air pollution, lowers dependence on fossil fuels, and supports sustainable energy development. Pine oil and soapnut oil are two promising non-edible feedstocks because they are easy to obtain, inexpensive, and contain chemical compounds that can be effectively converted into biodiesel. …
Published in Journal of Automobile Engineering and Applications · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 39–48 Read article
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Comparative Study of Reaction Time in the Individuals of Bilious and Phlegmatic Temperament
Abstract: Background and Objective: Temperament (mizaj) is a wide term in itself which encompasses all distinctive traits of an individual. Accordingly, every individual having a distinctive temperament should also possess distinctive characters as well. The objective of this study is to compare the reaction time of bilious (safrawi) and phlegmatic (balghami) temperament individuals. Methodology: This study was carried out in the Advance Instrumentation Lab, Department of Kulliyat, Ajmal Khan Tibbiya College, …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–14 Read article
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Nuclear Reactor Safety Using Seismic and Natural Disaster Protection: A Study
Abstract: Nuclear energy has enormous power and is essential to the global effort to provide clean, sustainable electricity, but it also carries a huge responsibility: guaranteeing its complete safety. Nuclear energy is at a turning point. Nuclear power provides a potent, carbon-free answer as the globe struggles with climate change and the pressing need to decarbonize energy grids. However, public fear, primarily from past mishaps like Chernobyl and Fukushima, continues to …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 25–34 Read article
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Experimental Investigation On Reactive Distillation Process For Synthesis of iso-amyl acetate
Abstract: Abstract: Reactive Distillation (RD) is a combination of reaction and distillation in a single vessel gives bonuses over conventional sequential approach of reaction followed by distillation or other separation techniques. These processes are better candidates to use it to chemical process industry. These processes proved to offer better selectivity, improved conversion, and superior heat control, operational utilization of reaction heat, choice for problematic separations, huge capital and energy price reductions, …
Published in Emerging Trends in Chemical Engineering · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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Start-Up of the Two-Stage UASB Reactor Using Paper Mill Effluent
Abstract: This study is designed to evaluate the treatability potential of using two-stage anaerobic reactors (R-I and R-II) for the treatment of paper mill effluent. It was observed that the bicarbonate alkalinity of the reactors increased from 215 to 266 mg-CaCO3/L in reactor R-I and from 456 to 604 mg-CaCO3/L in reactor R-II, by the addition of an external buffer solution. The average volatile fatty acids formation noticed within the reactors …
Published in Journal of Offshore Structure and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 34–40 Read article
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Using Machine Learning to Guess Photochemical Reaction Pathways
Abstract: Photochemical reactions are crucial to many activities in the fields of energy conversion, environmental cleanup, and synthetic chemistry. However, predicting their causes and results effectively is still very hard since they entail excited electronic states, nonadiabatic transitions, and complicated potential energy surfaces. Machine learning (ML) has been a powerful technique to go along with classic quantum chemistry methods in the last few years. It offers better prediction capability and lower …
Published in International Journal of Photochemistry and Photochemical Research · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 01–12 Read article
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Catalytic Trends of OsO4 for the Taurine-Bromamine-T Redox System: Kinetic and Mechanistic Chemistry of Catalyzed and Uncatalyzed Reactions
Abstract: Taurine (2-ethane aminosulfonic acid) facilitates as a building block for protein synthesis, also possessing various other vital biological functions. Literature survey revealed that there was no report available on the oxidation of taurine with any oxidants from its kinetic, mechanistic and catalytic aspects. A detailed comparative mechanistic study of its Os(VIII) catalyzed and uncatalyzed oxidation kinetics by bromamine-T (BAT) in NaOH medium at 313 K revealed the rate law to …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–19 Read article
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Diaminoglyoxime Palladium (II) Chloride As An Efficient Catalyst for the Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reaction under Aerobic Conditions in H2O/EtOH Solution
Abstract: The preparation of diaminoglyoxime palladium (II) chloride (PdCl2/DAG complex) and the use of this catalytic system in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reactions under aerobic and phosphine-free conditions in aqueous solutions is studied. Aryl halides, coupled with phenylboronic acids smoothly afford the corresponding cross-coupling products with excellent yields (80–98%). The catalytic system showed excellent performance for the Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling reaction of less reactive aryl chlorides with aryl boronic acids. The reaction conditions have …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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Analysis of LC Oscillation Presence and Its Impacts in 765 kv Line Connected With Non-Switchable Shunt Reactor
Abstract: AbstractThe transmission lines are one of the most important parts of the power system. The number of line faults in transmission line is more compared with the total number of faults in the whole power system. Distance protection is commonly used in long transmission lines. It works on the basis of increase or decreases in predetermined value of circuit admittance, impedance, or reactance. Shunt reactors are connected in high voltage …
Published in Trends in Opto-electro & Optical Communication · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Assessment of Reactive state of muscles by inducing fatigue in bilious and phlegmatic temperament individuals
Abstract: Introduction:- Unani Medicine is a science, which teaches us how to maintain natural harmony within the body to attain health and happiness. Temperament is very important concept of Unani medicine on which whole medicine relies. Aims and Objective:- This research paper have following Aims and Objectives;To find out whether there exist any correlation between reactive state of muscle and temperament in persons of different temperament.To validate the correlation between reactive …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Tracer Application in Study of Reaction Kinetics using Duolite ARA-9366B and Duolite A-638
Abstract: Radiotracer isotopes 131I and 82Br were used to study the iodide and bromide ion-isotopic exchange reactions taking place in two anion exchange resins Duolite ARA-9366B (nuclear grade) and Duolite A-638 (non-nuclear grade) under different operational parameters like temperature and ionic concentration of exchanging medium. The results of present investigation indicate an existence of strong positive linear co-relationship between amount of ions exchanged and concentration of ionic solution; while existence of …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 34–44 Read article