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78 articles for “Ethanol.”
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Investigation of Thermo-Acoustic Properties of Ethanol-Cyclohexane Binary Mixture
Abstract: The density, viscosity, and speed of sound for ethanol-cyclohexane binary mixtures were determined across mole fractions ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 using an Anton Paar DSA 5000 M within the temperature span of 288.15–318.15 K. From these experimental measurements, several thermodynamic and acoustic properties, such as isentropic compressibility, relative association, free volume, relaxation time, Gibbs free energy of activation, internal pressure, and solubility parameter, were derived. These parameters serve as …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Thermoacoustic Properties of Ethanol-n-Hexane and 1-Propanol-n-Hexane Binary Mixtures: A Comparative Study at 298.15 K
Abstract: Using an Anton Paar DSA 5000 M instrument, measurements of density, sound velocity, and viscosity were carried out for ethanol–n-hexane and 1-propanol–n-hexane binary mixtures across mole fractions ranging from 0.1 to 0.9 at a constant temperature of 298.15 K. These binary mixtures were specifically selected to investigate the behavior of polar–nonpolar molecular interactions and how they affect the thermophysical properties of the system. The density, sound velocity, and viscosity data …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Comparison study on effect of ethanol and HOME biodiesel blends on the Performance and emission characteristics of CI engine with and without Preheat
Abstract: The internal combustion engines used in Propulsion, Transportation and marine applications, will leads to socio economical growth of any country. The emissions from the fossil fuels leads too several environmental issues like inexperienced homes impact, gas depletion etc. This paper depicts the use of biodiesel as an alternative source of energy for an IC engine. The experimental investigation were carried out on single cylinder 4-stroke compression Ignition (CI) engine operating …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Neutralization of Naja Naja Snake Venom by Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Rivea hypocrateriformis
Abstract: Snake venom has been the cause of innumerable deaths worldwide.For the last century, antivenin is the only available antivenom in market for specific treatment. However,antivenin does not provide enough protection against venom induced haemorrhage, necrosis, nephrotoxicity and often develops hypersensitivity reactions. India has a rich source of the usage of medicinal plants. Many Indian medicinal plants in olden days used by tribal people like Gonds, Bhils, santhal, kasha etc to …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Studies on Extraction and Purification of Rutin from Ethanolic Extract of Manilkara zapota leaves
Abstract: Manilkara zapota (sapodilla) is belongs to sapotaceae family. This plant contains various nutrition values. The fruit of sapota is rich with many antioxidants, the leaf of this beneficial plant is also very useful, which helps in improving the condition of digestive tract by prevention of disease like gastritis,enteritis. As sapota is also rich with vitamin C and antioxidants which also boosts immunnity of the body and lowers the risk of …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Examination of Oil Extraction using Hexane and Ethanol: A Case Study of Coconut
Abstract: The research was aimed to comparatively study the effects of solvent extractions on three differentspecies of coconut using developed model equations of extraction and experiment conducted. The mainobjective was comparison of experimental results in terms of yields on the performance of solvents(hexane and ethanol) on the various species of coconut. The research was useful for communities in theWest African countries that are significantly dependent on financial gain from agrarian enterprise. …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 6–26 Read article
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Ethanol Production from Banana Peels by Fermentation Process using Yeast
Abstract: The need of energy is increasing day by day and sustainability is becoming important factor in growth. To fulfil the need of rising population, it has become necessary to find alternative sources of fuel. Non-renewable sources are depleting fast. Use of renewable sources has become important area of research in sustainable engineering. Synthesis of biofuel from waste feedstock is being explored for increasing fuel economy and reduce environmental footprints. Ethanol …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Modelling and Simulation of a Bio-Fermenter for Ethanol Production
Abstract: Industrialization and world population are continuously increasing and this demands high energy. Ethanol is one of the leading bio-fuel in recent years. In this research, mathematical models were developed to monitor, predict and simulate the rate of production of ethanol from the fermentation process of corn. Increase in the ethanol production was observed within the range of 0 >D_S≤0.25 of solvent dilution rate with the optimum value of ethanol concentration …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 39–50 Read article
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Passive Capillary Flow of Dyed Ethanol for Nanofluidics
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microchannel bend as microfluidic device is fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethanol is prepared and used as working liquid in this work. A CMOS camera is used to capture the surface-driven capillary flow of dyed ethanol in the fabricated PMMA microchannel bend. In future, this experimental work may be useful to establish the nanofluidic flow …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Short Report on the Passive Microfluidic Flow of Ethanol towards Nanofluidics in Nanotechnology
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single gradual expansion microchannel is fabricated by polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) as polymeric material using author’s own hands-on in the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography, and direct bonding technique. Dyed ethanol is prepared as working liquid. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used by author to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow of dyed ethanol in the …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Predictive Modelling of a Bioreactor for the Production of Ethanol Using Palmwine
Abstract: This research focuses on the feasibility of biochemical technology with yeast cells (Sacccharomycees cerevisiae) for continuous ethanol production from palm wine. This was carried out in a non-isothermal batch reactor at constant room temperature. 1.5L of palm wine solution was reacted with dry active baker’s yeast until reaction was completed. Biomass, ethanol and glucose concentration were sampled every two hours, and kinetic rate parameters for the fermentation calculated using concentration/time …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Effect of Activation on the Physicochemical Parameters and Characteristics of Ethanol Production
Abstract: This research demonstrates the effectiveness of activators used to monitor the yield of ethanol production and the role of the physicochemical parameters. The activators used in this study is Morign oleifera and NPK fertilizer as well as the process enhancing microbial activities in the bioreactor for the production of ethanol. The experimental result reveals that the physicochemical parameters enhance the effectiveness of increase in ethanol production, because the physicochemical parameters …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Passive Capillary Flow of Dyed Aqueous Ethanol in the Leakage-Free PMMA Microchannel
Abstract: A single polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) microfluidic device is fabricated by the maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique. This device is tested by dyed aqueous ethanol (10% ethanol, 90% dyed water) in leakage-free condition. The passive capillary flow of dyed aqueous ethanol is recorded by a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second. This work will be useful in commercial bioengineering applications. Keywords: Passive capillary flow, PMMA, Aqueous ethanol, …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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Examination of conversion of Ethanol into Diethyl – Ether Product
Abstract: Investigation was conducted to examine the rate of diethyl-ether production from ethanol using the approach of vapour-phase dehydration. The following functional parameters were examined to determine the significance on the production of diethyl-ether from ethanol on the concept of vapour-phase dehydration. The functional parameters are space time, space velocity, heat generated per unit volume, reactor length, weight of catalyst and fractional conversion. The result obtained from the investigation demonstrates the …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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Surface-Driven Capillary Flow of Dyed Ethanol in a Single SU-8 based Microchannel Bend Fabricated on Glass
Abstract: In this experimental work, a single SU-8 based microchannel bend is fabricated on glass by maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. Dyed ethanol is prepared as working liquid by mixing commercially available food dye with ethanol. Surface-driven capillary flow of dyed ethanol in streamline motion is recorded by a CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second. Effect of centrifugal force on surface-driven …
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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Leakage-Free Microfluidic Flow of the Dyed Aqueous Ethanol in a single SU-8 based Glass Microfluidic Device Fabricated by the Selected Microfabrication Technologies
Abstract: In this work, a single SU-8 based glass microfluidic device is fabricated by the maskless lithography and indirect bonding technique. A CMOS camera catching 25 frames per second with a corresponding time-scale resolution of 0.04 second is used to record the surface-driven microfluidic flow. Dyed aqueous ethanol (80% dyed water, 20% ethanol) is prepared to be used as working liquid. A surface-driven microfluidic flow of the prepared working liquid is …
Published in International Journal of Microelectronics and Digital integrated circuits · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Experiments on the Passive Capillary Flow of Aqueous Ethanol in Sudden Expansion Microchannels towards the Applications in Nanofluidics and Nanoelectromechanical Systems
Abstract: In this work, total three individual sudden expansion microchannels are designed and fabricated by maskless lithography, hot embossing lithography and direct bonding technique inside the cleanroom laboratory. Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is used as the selected polymer to fabricate these microchannels. Aqueous ethanol (15% ethanol, 85% dyed water) is prepared and used as dyed working liquid. Surface-driven (passive) capillary flow of prepared working liquid is recorded by a CMOS camera corresponding to …
Published in International Journal of Composite and Constituent Materials · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Biostimulation of Petroleum Hydrocarbon ContaminatedSoils Using Bryophylum Pinnatum Extracts
Abstract: This study investigates the remediation potential of Bryophylum pinnatum extracts (water and ethanol-based) for degrading total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPH) in loamy and clay soils. Crude oil contaminants used in the study exhibited a pH of 6.76, density of 0.878 g/mL at 15 °C, kinematic viscosity of 147.4 mm²/s at 40 °C, and a flash point of 193.2 °C. The baseline TPH concentration in the soils was 48,291.14 ppm. Soils were …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Processing · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study on Establishment of Phytochemical Analysis of Ethanolic Extract of Silybum Marianum (L.) Gaertn. (Milk Thistle) Seed Extract
Abstract: The fluorescence characteristics of seed powdered extracts were determined under UV radiation of long and short wavelengths and ordinary visible light. When the small-grained drug and extracts were treated with totally different reagents and determined below ultraviolet illumination UV actinic radiation normal light, they emitted various color radiations. The colour modification for the seed powder and individual extract were distinctive and consistent revealing the solvent properties to the phytoconstituents and …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Studies on Qualitative and Quantitative analysis of Phytochemicals from Petals and Leaves of Tagetes erecta
Abstract: Tagetes erecta is commonly known as marigold, herbaceous and perennial plant. It belongs to Asteraceae family. It is widely cultivated, and many cultivars are used as ornamental plants in gardens. Antioxidants are highly present in flowers. It's also used as a natural textile dye. It contains various phytochemicals and extracted with different solvents by qualitative and quantitative analysis. In this analysis different solvent extracts are used for estimation of phenolics, …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–11 Read article