Publications by authors named "Reihaneh Ashouri"

In this research, a zinc oxide/copper oxide/graphene oxide (ZnO/CuO/GO) nanophotocatalyst was synthesized for photodegradation of aniline as a pollutant, upon exposure to ultraviolet light (UV). Three variables including initial aniline concentration, the nanophotocatalyst dosage, and pH were designed. The statistical test and optimal conditions were determined.

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In this study, the simulation of microorganism ability for the production of poly-β-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) from natural gas (as a carbon source) was carried out. Based on the Taguchi algorithm, the optimum situations for PHB production from natural gas in the columnar bubble reactor with 30 cm length and 1.5 cm diameter at a temperature of 32 °C was evaluated.

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In this study, the efficacy of zero-valent iron nanostructure modified by starch for removal of nitrate was investigated. Effect of zero-valent iron/starch nanoparticle in the presence of Thiobacillus dinitrificans for removal of nitrate was simulated via material studio software. Thermodynamic principles and proper equations were used via molecular dynamic (MD) simulation.

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