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    Surface Modification of Ultrafiltration Membranes to Reduce Fouling in the Dairy Industry

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Jabari, Behnam (Author) ; Musavi, Abbas (Supervisor) ; Molaei Dehkordi, Asghar (Co-Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In the dairy industry, for the processing of raw milk, including the isolation of living bacteria and microorganisms from milk to increase the shelf life and improve the taste of milk, or the isolation of casein and whey proteins from milk for pHarmaceutical and medical purposes, as well as the production of low-lactose or lactose-free milk for patients with Digestive problems, use membrane processes, especially ultrafiltration and microfiltration, and the main problem in these methods is the fouling of the polymer membranes used, which results in the loss of flux or the reduction of product quality and system efficiency. With the help of bulk modification and surface modification of the... 

    Synthesis and Evaluation of Alumina Nanocomposite Membranes for Gas Separation

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Farrokhnia, Mohammad Reza (Author) ; Safekordi, Aliakbar (Supervisor) ; Rashidzadeh, Mehdi (Supervisor) ; Khanbabaei, Ghader (Co-Advisor) ; Rahimpour, Mohammad Reza (Co-Advisor)
    Abstract
    Membrane processes are accounted as the newest technology for gas separation and nowadays are more applicable in different petroleum, gas and petrochemical industries because of abundant advantages. One of important application of membrane gas separation technology is syngas adjustment and hydrogen enrichment. In this research, the appropriate alumina nanocomposite membranes for this purpose are prepared and their gas separation performance is investigated. Therefore the mixed matrix membranes, containing the continues polymeric phase polyethersulfone and dispersed phase alumina nanoparticles is synthesized by using methods of experimental design. As the best of our knowledge, there is no... 

    Preparation of Polyethersulfone Membrane for Separation of Aroma Compounds in Grape Juice

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ghadiri, Sama (Author) ; Roostaazad, Reza (Supervisor) ; Mousavi, Abbas (Co-Advisor)
    Abstract
    Many aroma compounds of fruit juice recovered by thermal processes like evaporation and distillation can lead to undesirable chemical changes and even their loss. Pervaporation is a promising process for the recovery of volatile organic compounds from their aqueous solutions. In the present work, pervaporation recovery of Butyl acetate as a model solution ofgrape juice aroma compoundwas evaluated with polyethersulfone (PES) and ethylvinylacetate (EVA) membranes. PES membrane generally showed better selectivity so that the separation factor at the concentration of 500 ppmand the temperature of 30°C for PES and EVA membranes, respectively, was 230.78 and 156.9. The effect of two operating... 

    Extraction of Oxidized Sulfur Compounds of Gas Oil from Oxidation Desulfurization Reactor Products

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Heidari, Mahsa (Author) ; Sayf Kordi, Ali Akbar (Supervisor) ; Ghaedian, Maryam (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    It is well known that sulfur removal from petroleum is necessary for both industrial and environmental reasons. Sulfur in petroleum products corrodes parts of internal combustion engines and refineries due to the formation of sulfur oxyacids and causes major air pollution and acid rain due to exhaust from diesel engines and emission of sulfur oxides. Hydrodesulfurization (HDS), biodesulfurization (BDS), extraction by ionic-liquids (ILs), selective adsorption, alkylation desulfurization and oxidative desulfurization (ODS) are some methods, can be effective in removal of sulfur compounds. Among these new processes, ODS appears to be particularly promising and is currently receiving increasing... 

    Preparation of Membrane Contactor for H2S, CO2 and CH4 Separation

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ashoubi, Farzad (Author) ; Roosta Azad, Reza (Supervisor) ; Moosavi, Abbas (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Recently separation technology has been developed and engineers are trying to find more rapid and more economic ways in order to reach pure materials. One of the most important needs of human being is natural gas which has some impurities. Acid gases such as carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide must be separated from methane. This operation is called gas sweetening. Membrane contactors are equipments recently developed and may be used instead of packed towers for gas sweetening in the future. In this project we designed and made a membrane contacting unit to separate carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide from methane. This unit lets you to study the effect of many parameters such as gas and... 

    Synthesis of Novel Bimetallic Nanocomposite of Copper and Silver Based on Metal Organic Frameworks and Investigation of Its Application as Catalyst in Sulfonation Reaction

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Yaghoubnejad Pazoki, Parisa (Author) ; Matloubi Moghaddam, Firouz (Supervisor)
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    In recent years, bimetallic metal-organic frameworks have attracted the great attention of researchers due to their dual properties and synergistic effects. In this research and inspired by green chemistry, the synthesis of a magnetic nanocomposite of the defective green metal-organic framework was implemented, which carries metallic silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs@Cu-MOF). Then, the sulfonated compounds were synthesized with the prepared nanocomposite because of the importance and widespread medicinal use of sulfur-containing compounds especially sulfonated compounds, and the difficulty of their preparation methods. It is noteworthy to mention that the sulfonation reaction was done by... 

    Preparation of Platinum Salt of Para-Aminobenzoic Acid Supported on Graphene Oxide and its Applications in Organic Reactions

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Ziaei Daroonkolaei, Anahita (Author) ; Mahmoodi Hashemi, Mohammad (Supervisor)
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    The purpose of this study is to prepare platinum nanoparticles catalysts whitch can be used to C-H activation processes. In order to increase platinum salt catalytic activity, by converting it into a catalyst with characteristics of having recovery cycles, convenient separation and environmental friendliness and being in nano size. Consequently, platinum nano particles were grafted on modified graphene oxides. Catalysts structures were verified by scanning electron microscope, fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and energy dispersive spectroscopy. Subsequently catalytic activity was examined for C(sp3)-H activation reaction with 3 amines and C-C bond formation. A... 

    Preparation of Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes Based on Metal-Organic Frameworks (Mofs) and Study of their Performance in Forward Osmosis (Fo) Process

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Bayrami, Arshad (Author) ; Bagherzadeh, Mojtaba (Supervisor)
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    The forward osmosis (FO) process is a high potential emerging membrane process in the seawater desalination and contaminated water treatment fields. One of the main challenges facing this process is the weak separation (high reverse solute flux, low water flux, and insufficient selectivity) and antifouling performances of its membranes. Various sections of this study focus on the development of FO membranes and their performance improvement. For this purpose, thin-film composite membranes with the same combination of polyethersulfone/polyamide (PES/PA) have been used to investigate the effect of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) introduction on their performance. The support layer in all cases... 

    Investigation of Highly Hydrophilic Monomer on Solubility and Viscosity of Polyacrylamide Solution

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Jabari, Hossein (Author) ; Ramazani Saadatabadi, Ahmad (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Although polyacrylamides and theirs modified polymers have an extremely application in the industry mechanical weakness, such as viscosity in salinity or high temperature cause this polymer loss your functional application. In recent years, many endeavors due as modified this polymer by hydrophobics monomers were done but unfortunately don’t have a significant result. Modified acrylamide monomer and hydrophobic mini-emulsion were survey Most used polymers, such as hydrolyzed polyacrylamide, are not able to high levels of salinity and high temperature of the reservoirs. Dr. Ramazani and theirs group use innovational idea of hydrophilic monomers for overcome to this problem. In this project,... 

    Synthesis of Ligand Containing Azulene Group by Cross Coupling and Study of Complexation with Late Transition Metals

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Mehranpoor, Nahid (Author) ; Jamali, Sirous (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    In this study the azulene-based ligand 2-(2-pyridylazulene) has been prepared by the coupling reaction between 2-bromopyridine and 2-(2_(6methyl azulene)) -4,4,5,5 tetra methyl-1,3,2- dioxaborolane in the presence of Palladium catalyst, [PdCl2(PPh3)2] .This ligand completely characterized by one and two dimentional NMR spectroscopy and its structure determined using X-ray crystallography method. The reaction of this ligand with 0.5 equivalent of Copper (Ⅰ) or Gold (Ⅰ) metal precursors, [Cu(CH3CN)4]PF6 or [Au(SMe2)Cl] gave the mononuclear Copper (Ⅰ) complex, [Cu (2-(2-pyridyl)6-methylazulene)2]PF6, 1 or Gold (Ⅰ) complex, [Au(2-(2-pyridyl)6-methylazulene)2], 2 respectively. Complexes 1 and 2... 

    Theoretical Investigation of Hydrogen Bonding Effects on Acidity Enhancement of Alkyl sulfonic Acids and Hydroxy Alkyl Sulfonic Acids in Gas and Solution Phase

    , M.Sc. Thesis Sharif University of Technology Najdian, Atena (Author) ; Fattahi, Ali Reza (Supervisor) ; Hormozi-Nezhad, Mohammad Reza (Supervisor)
    Abstract
    Hydrogen bonding is an important weak interaction encountered in gas, liquid, as well as solid phases. The hydrogen bond plays a very vital role in many life processes and is one of the most frequently used terms in chemistry and biology.
    Polyols or polyhydric alcohols are, strictly speaking, simply organic chemicals containing more than two hydroxyl groups. Each hydroxyl is attached to separate carbon atoms of an aliphatic skeleton.They may also contain ester, ether, amide, acrylic, metal, metalloid and other functionalities; along with hydroxyl groups. Polyols are obtained from many plant and animal sources and are synthesized by a variety of methods. Among important properties of... 

    Thioamides, Quinolinium and Isoquinolinium Salts: Useful Synthons in the Synthesis of Heterocyclic Compounds and Asymmetric Synthesis of Sulfonic acid Derivatives

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Mirjafary, Zohreh (Author) ; Matloubi Moghaddam, Firouz (Supervisor)
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    We have reported a new and efficient synthesis of a broad spectrum of heterotetracyclic benzoxazocines via unique tandem 1,3-dinucleophilic addition of different bifunctional nucleophiles to quinolinium and isoquinolinium salts. The reaction generally involves the initial addition of nucleophiles to quinolinium salts to form enamine intermediate which can be trapped by intramolecular O/S-alkylation of nucleophiles. This protocol is a very mild and simple method for construction of eight-membered ring in fused heterocycles in a one-step process. We have also developed an efficient asymmetric synthesis of α,β-disubstituted γ-bisalkoxycarbonyl and α, β- disubstituted γ- phosphono sulfonates via... 

    Synthesis of Nanoparticles and Application of the Prepared Catalyst for Some Organic Reactions, Efficient Synthesis of New Thiophene Derivatives and Asymmetric Synthesis of Sulfonic Acid Derivatives

    , Ph.D. Dissertation Sharif University of Technology Saeidian, Hamdollah (Author) ; Matloubi Moghaddam, Firouz (Supervisor)
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    ZnO nanopowder has been successfully synthesized by a microwave-assisted solution approach using Zn(CH3CO2)2.2H2O and NaOH. The results obtained from XRD, SEM and TEM show that the mean particle size is 30 nm. SEM and TEM micrographs of ZnO nanopowder also reveal that nanoparticles have spherical shape. A convenient one-pot multi-component reaction of aromatic aldehydes, enolizable ketones or β-keto esters and acetonitrile in the presence of acetyl chloride and 10 mol % ZnO nanoparticles for the synthesis of β-acetamido ketones/esters at room temperature is described. Catalytic activity of ZnO nanopowder for o-acylation of alcohol and phenol has also been investigated. On the other hand,... 

    Experimental investigation of flooding hydrolyzed-sulfonated polymers for EOR process in a carbonate reservoir

    , Article Petroleum Science and Technology ; Vol. 32, issue. 9 , Mar , 2014 , p. 1114-1122 ; ISSN: 10916466 Bamzad, S ; Nourani, M ; Ramazani, A ; Masihi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
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    The main purposes of this study were to scrutinize experimentally effects of polymer and rock types on the oil recovery using water and polymer flooding processes. Four dynamic flooding experiments were carried out at simulated reservoir condition of temperature and pressure. According to the obtained results, the ultimate oil recovery by water flooding in highly fractured reservoirs was less than reservoirs with the microfractures. The results of polymer flooding showed that in addition the polymer molecular weight, the sulfonation of polymers also affects the oil recovery  

    Simultaneous/sequential alkaline-surfactant-polymer flooding in fractured/non-fractured carbonate reservoirs

    , Article Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering ; Vol. 92, issue. 5 , May , 2014 , p. 918-927 ; ISSN: 00084034 Sedaghat, M. H ; Ghazanfari, M. H ; Masihi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
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    Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer flooding is one of the most novel chemical enhanced oil recovery methods in the petroleum industry. This method has attracted interest due to its remarkable advantages. In this work, a series of ASP floods are conducted on fractured/non-fractured carbonate rocks. The performance of the tests was investigated by various ASP floods consisting of five types of polymers, two surfactants and one common alkaline. ASP was flooded simultaneously and sequentially in four defined scenarios after water flooding. The results showed that although using hydrolysed polymers increases the recovery factor in the fractured medium, sulfonated polymers increase oil recovery even more... 

    Investigation of the applicability of nano silica particles as a thickening additive for polymer solutions applied in EOR processes

    , Article Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization and Environmental Effects ; Vol. 36, Issue. 12 , 2014 , Pages 1315-1324 ; ISSN: 15567036 Zeyghami, M ; Kharrat, R ; Ghazanfari, M. H ; Sharif University of Technology
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    In past decades, many attempts have been made to use water-soluble polymers as a mobility control agent to improve sweep efficiency of enhanced oil recovery processes. However, sensitivity of the thickening behavior of these polymers to some harsh conditions, such as high salinity, has cast serious doubt on their applicability in reservoir conditions. By expansion of nanotechnology, scientists discovered that nanoparticles can be utilized as thickening and rheology control agents in many polymer solutions. In this study, hydrophilic fumed silica is added to hydrolyzed polyacrylamide and sulfonated polyacrylamide solutions. The effect of the addition of nano silica on the thickening and... 

    Multiwalled carbon nanotube-polyelectrolyte gels: Preparation and swelling behavior for organic solvents

    , Article Solid State Ionics ; Vol. 257 , 2014 , pp. 32-37 ; ISSN: 01672738 Pourjavadi, A ; Doulabi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
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    In this article, we report the first multiwalled carbon nanotube-polyelectrolyte gel containing vinylimidazolium-typed ionic liquid monomer as an absorbent of less-polar or nonpolar organic solvents. To prepare such MWCNT-polyelectrolyte gel, the modified MWCNTs with polymerizable vinyl groups on their surfaces were prepared and then underwent copolymerizations with dodecyl methacrylate and vinylimidazolium in the presence of AIBN as initiator, yielding a cross-linked polyelectrolyte. In order to estimate the compatibility between the solvents and the polymers, a series of vinylimidazolium-typed ionic liquid monomers ([Cnvim][X]) with different alkyl tail length (C6, C10 and C12) and counter... 

    Natural gas hydrate promotion capabilities of toluene sulfonic acid isomers

    , Article Polish Journal of Chemical Technology ; Vol. 16, Issue. 1 , 2014 , pp. 97-102 ; ISSN: 1899-4741 Jarrahian, A ; Heidaryan, E ; Sharif University of Technology
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    The purpose of this study was to investigate the natural gas hydrate promotion capabilities of the hydrotrope Toluene Sulfonic Acid (TSA) isomers as an additive. The capabilities of TSA isomers were measured with different concentrations. The optimum additive concentration for hydrate formation was determined for the given pressure, temperature, mixing condition, and cooling time. The natural gas hydrate promotability of para-TSA was found to be 20% and 35% more than meta-TSA and ortho-TSA respectively at the optimum concentration. Beyond the optimum TSA concentration, the hydrate formation declined as the ice formation reduced the overall gas-to-water volume ratio in the hydrates  

    Simple and green oxidation of cyclohexene to adipic acid with an efficient and durable silica-functionalized ammonium tungstate catalyst

    , Article Catalysis Communications ; Vol. 43 , 5 January , 2014 , pp. 169-172 Vafaeezadeh, M ; Mahmoodi Hashemi, M ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    A novel silica-functionalized ammonium tungstate interphase catalyst has been reported as a non-nitric acid route for adipic acid production from one-pot oxidative cleavage of 30% hydrogen peroxide and catalytic amounts of p-toluenesulfonic acid (PTSA). The catalyst has been simply prepared by commercially available starting material. The structure of the catalyst has been investigated using FT-IR spectroscopy, atomic absorption, TEM, SEM and XRD analysis. The catalyst has shown good to high activity even up to 10 runs of reaction. Simple preparation of the catalyst, avoids using harmful phase transfer catalyst (PTC) and/or chlorinated additives are among the other benefits of this work  

    Cooperativity effects of intramolecular OH...O interactions on pK a values of polyolalkyl sulfonic acids in the gas phase and solution: A density functional theory study

    , Article Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry ; Vol. 27, issue. 7 , 2014 , p. 604-612 Najdian, A ; Shakourian-Fard, M ; Fattahi, A ; Sharif University of Technology
    Abstract
    Density functional theory method and B3LYP/6-311++G(d,p) level of theory were used to determine the acidity of alkyl sulfonic acids and polyolalkyl sulfonic acids in the gas and solution (H2O, DMSO, and CH 3CN) phase. Polarized continuum model was applied to calculate pKa values of alkyl sulfonic acids and polyolalkyl sulfonic acids. A comparison between acidity of alkyl sulfonic acids and polyolalkyl sulfonic acids in the gas and solution phase indicates that the acidity strength of polyolalkyl sulfonic acids enhances with the increase of the cooperativity effect of intramolecular hydrogen bonds in polyolalkyl sulfonic acids. Natural bond orbital and quantum theory of atoms in molecules...