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On the systematic design and selection of optimal working fluids for Organic Rankine Cycles
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, 2010)
This work presents the first approach to the systematic design and selection of optimal working fluids for Organic Rankine Cycles (ORCs) based on computer aided molecular design (CAMD) and process optimization techniques. ...
Extraction of sage (Salvia officinalis L.) by supercritical CO2: Kinetic data, chemical composition and selectivity of diterpenes
(Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam, 2010)
The supercritical carbon dioxide (SFE) extraction of Dalmatian sage (Salvia officinalis L) was investigated and compared to extraction performed by Soxhlet ethanol-water (70:30) mixture extraction (SE) and hydrodistillation ...
Effect of fermentation on antioxidant properties of some cereals and pseudo cereals
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford, 2010)
The influence of fermentation by two types of microorganisms (lactic acid bacteria Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on antioxidant activities and total phenolics of 4 cereals, namely buckwheat, ...
Optimal conceptual design of processes with heterogeneous catalytic reactors
(Elsevier Science Sa, Lausanne, 2010)
This paper presents an optimisation-based method for the screening and conceptual design of processes with heterogeneous catalytic reactors. The method follows a multi-level approach to process synthesis to establish ...
Corrosion protection of aluminium pretreated by vinyltriethoxysilane in sodium chloride solution
(Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd, Oxford, 2010)
The corrosion protection of vinyltriethoxysilane (VTES) films on aluminium during exposure to 3% NaCl was investigated using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), potential-time measurements and optical microscopy ...
Synthesis, characterization and controlled release of cephalexin drug from smart poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate/poly(alkylene glycol)(meth)acrylates hydrogels
(Elsevier Science Sa, Lausanne, 2010)
In this work, novel hydrogels based on 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) and different poly(alkylene glycol)(meth)acrylates (BIS) were prepared by radiation-induced copolymerization. The influence of different BIS types ...
Microgel-based surface modifying system for stimuli-responsive functional finishing of cotton
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, Oxford, 2010)
An innovative strategy for functional finishing of textile materials is based on the incorporation of a thin layer of surface modifying systems (SMS) in the form of stimuli-sensitive microgels or hydrogels. Since the ...
Aqueous Pb sorption by synthetic and natural apatite: Kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamic studies
(Elsevier Science Sa, Lausanne, 2010)
Natural apatites represent a cost effective soil amendment, which can be used for in situ reduction of lead bioavailability and mobility. In our previous work, we selected Lisina apatite (LA) as a promising natural mineral ...
Swelling of plant material in supercritical carbon dioxide
(Elsevier, Amsterdam, 2010)
Swelling of plant material belonging to several plant families and the influence of swelling on supercritical fluid extraction process were investigated in this study. While swelling of Lamiaceae family species as well as ...
1-Butanol + hexylamine plus n-heptane at temperature range (288.15-323.15 K): Experimental density data, excess molar volumes determination and modeling with cubic EOS
(Elsevier Science Bv, Amsterdam, 2010)
Densities rho of the ternary system 1-butanol + hexylamine + n-heptane and binaries: 1-butanol + hexylamine and hexylamine + n-heptane within the temperature range (288.15-323.15K) and atmospheric pressure are reported. ...