Multi-level selection has proven to be an affective mean to provide resistance against parasites for catalytic networks (Cronhjort and Blomberg, 1997). One way to implement these multi-level systems is to group molecules into several distinct compartments (cells) which are capable of cellular division (where an offspring cell replaces another cell). In such systems parasitized cells decay and a...

A novel catalytic packing in biodiesel production using a monolithic structured support catalyst is studied. Calcium oxide (CaO) is chosen as the wash coat due to its well established property as a good catalyst. The experiment for the monolithic CaO (4 cm dia, 6 cm height and 400 cell inch -2 ) was performed in a 1000 mL monolithic reactor while the CaO powder experiment was carried out in a 1...

the mixed metal nanocomposite mgo∙al2o3∙zno has been prepared by coprecipitation method. the product was characterized by xrd. the average particle size was found to be 34.89 nm from xrd data. sem and sem-eds were studied for evaluating surface morphology and elemental composition. the ftir spectrum of prepared mixed metal nanocomposites mgo∙al2o3∙zno and mgo∙al2o3∙zno-curcumin were studied. th...

background: catalytic ozonation has recently been applied as a new method of contaminant removal from water and wastewater. in this study, copper coated pumice and zeolite were used to catalyze the ozonation of phenol as a target pollutant from aqueous solutions. methods: the pumice and zeolite stone were modified by cuso 4 (1n). modified pumice and zeolite were characterized by adsorption/deso...

Abstract Catalytic decomposition is a promising way to eliminate ozone using manganese oxides. However, water-induced deactivation of the catalysts remains challenge for further application. In this work, series Ce-promoted MnO supported on ZSM-5 (Mn-xCe/ZSM-5) were developed decomposition, which exhibited superior catalytic performance. The characterized by multiple techniques. It indicated th...

the monolithic catalytic converter is still the main pollution control device for modern vehicles in order to reach the ever-increasing legislative demands for low emission standards. the catalytic converters require a large expansion from the exhaust pipe to the front face of the monolith. unfortunately, packaging constraints often do not permit the use of long diffusers. hence, flow separatio...

background: toluene is a volatile organic compound, one of 189 hazardous air pollutants (hap s ) and the most important pollutant found in most industries and indoor environments; owing to its adverse health, toluene must be treated before being released into the environment. methods : in this research study, a continuous-flow system (including an air compressor, silica gel filters and activate...

background: the widespread use of toluene and its consequent adverse effects on health and specially its chronic effects on the central nervous system has resulted in many studies being carried out on the methods that can control and reduce toluene vapors in the airflow. the objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the catalytic ozonation process in the removal of toluene from ...

we have used tungestophosphoric acid to catalyze oxidative amidation reaction from benzyl alcohols and methylarens with hydrochloride salts of amines. to achieve this purpose, modified magnetic nanoparticles (γ-fe2o3@sio2@h3pw12o40) were applied as catalyst and tbhp as external oxidant. after optimizing, different derivates of benzamides were synthesized in good yields. also, the result of two ...

introduction: dye removal from industrial wastewater has been considered as one of the most environmental issues. recently, new methods of treatment such as catalytic ozonation have been used to increase dye removal efficiency. so, the efficiency of catalytic ozonation by copper coated zeolite as a catalyst in the removal of reactive red 198 was investigated. materials & methods: in order to re...