scholarly journals Development and Optimization of the Biological Conversion of Ethane to Ethanol Using Whole-Cell Methanotrophs Possessing Methane Monooxygenase

Molecules ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 591 ◽  
Author(s):  
So Hyeon Oh ◽  
In Yeub Hwang ◽  
Ok Kyung Lee ◽  
Wangyun Won ◽  
Eun Yeol Lee
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Methane Monooxygenase ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Technical Feasibility ◽  
Whole Cell ◽  
Batch Reaction ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Biological Conversion ◽  
Maximum Titer

The biological production of ethanol from ethane for the utilization of ethane in natural gas was investigated under ambient conditions using whole-cell methanotrophs possessing methane monooxygenase. Several independent variables including ethane concentration and biocatalyst amounts, among other factors, were optimized for the enhancement of ethane-to-ethanol bioconversion. We obtained 0.4 g/L/h of volumetric productivity and 0.52 g/L of maximum titer in optimum batch reaction conditions. In this study, we demonstrate that the biological gas-to-liquid conversion of ethane to ethanol has potent technical feasibility as a new application of ethane gas.

EPR-derived structures of flavin radical and iron-sulfur clusters from Methylosinus sporium 5 reductase

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han Sol Jeong ◽  
Sugyeong Hong ◽  
Hee Seon Yoo ◽  
Jin Kim ◽  
Yujeong Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Cycle ◽  
Crucial Role ◽  
Methane Monooxygenase ◽  
Global Carbon Cycle ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Iron Sulfur Clusters ◽  
Iron Sulfur ◽  
Greenhouse Effects ◽  
Global Carbon ◽  
Significant Attention

Methane monooxygenase (MMO) has attracted significant attention owing to its crucial role in the global carbon cycle; it impedes greenhouse effects by converting methane to methanol under ambient conditions. The...

Production and Study of Ca/Sn(II) Metastable Fluoride Ion Conductors

1997 ◽  
Vol 481 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael F. Bell ◽  
Georges Dénès ◽  
Zhimeng Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Solid Solution ◽  
Electrical Conductivity ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
Calcium Nitrate ◽  
Fluoride Ion ◽  
Conductivity Measurements ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
Density Measurements ◽  
Ion Conductors

ABSTRACTPrecipitation reactions from aqueous solutions of calcium nitrate and tin(II) fluoride result in the formation of two metastable phases, depending on the reaction conditions. Crystalline CaSn2F6 and the microcrystalline Ca1-xSnxF2 solid solution are obtained, the latter crystallizing in the cubic fluorite (CaF2) type with total Ca/Sn disorder. Both phases are fluoride ion conductors. Electrical conductivity measurements versus temperature and bulk density measurements show that both phases are far from thermodynamic equilibrium at ambient conditions, and thus are metastable. Both decompose to a mixture of SnF2 and CaF2 at high temperature. In addition, CaSn2F6 is chemically unstable in an aqueous medium, in which it looses SnF2 to give the microcrystalline Ca1-xSnxF2 solid solution.

scholarly journals The tesseract in two dimensional materials, a DFT approach

RSC Advances ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (15) ◽  
pp. 8618-8627 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Zhou ◽  
Guanglong Zhang ◽  
Fangyuan Xiu ◽  
Shuwei Xia ◽  
Liangmin Yu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Molecular Sieve ◽  
High Selectivity ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
2D Material ◽  
Two Dimensional Materials

The tesseract contained 2D material, C24Se12, is an effective molecular sieve with high selectivity to recover helium from natural gas under ambient conditions.

Charge-Discharge Characteristics of an Adsorbed Natural Gas Storage System under Ambient Conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 592-594 ◽  
pp. 1448-1455 ◽  
Author(s):  
Satyabrato Sahoo ◽  
Maddali Ramgopal
Keyword(s):  
Heat Transfer ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Ambient Air ◽  
Discharge Process ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Conduction Model ◽  
Adsorbed Natural Gas ◽  
Bed Temperature ◽  
Adsorbed Phase

The performance of an adsorbed natural gas (ANG) storage system with natural convection heat transfer between the ANG bed and the ambient air is studied. Results are obtained for the bed without and with external fins on ambient air side. A one dimensional transient conduction model with suitable kinetic equation is formulated to simulate the performance of the bed filled with a homogeneous mixture of activated carbon and graphite. The model duly considers non-ideal behaviour of natural gas, variable specific heat of the adsorbed phase and heat of adsorption. Results are obtained for the case of constant pressure charging and constant flow discharging. The performance of the ANG bed is evaluated in terms of delivery capacity and discharge time. Results are obtained at an ambient temperature of 308 K and 35 bar for a charging time of 3.34 min. It is found that under this condition, the bed temperature increases by 70 and 45K and the storage capacity reduces by 75 and 60% without and with external fins, respectively. During discharge also, due to insufficient heat supply the bed temperature drops to very a low value thereby increasing the amount of adsorbate retained at the end of discharge process. This study clearly shows the need for improving the heat transfer rate from or to the ANG bed for higher delivery capacity.

Secondary Fluids for GAX Absorption Heat Pump

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Anand ◽  
C. B. Panchal ◽  
D. C. Erickson
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Natural Gas ◽  
Heat Pump ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Coefficient Of Performance ◽  
Pumping Power ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Absorption Heat Pump ◽  
Heating And Cooling ◽  
Secondary Fluid

The gas-fired Generator-Absorber heat eXchanger (GAX) heat pump is being considered for space conditioning in residential and light commercial applications. In order to meet the national building codes for ammonia absorption heat pumps, a secondary fluid is used to interface with the air-coils. Proper choice of a secondary fluid maximizes the economic advantage of the GAX heat pump. The secondary fluid transfers the heating and cooling loads from the absorption heat pump to and from outdoor and indoor air-coils. The physical properties of secondary fluids influence the heat transfer performance in the heat-exchange equipment and hence the effective lift, thereby determining the cycle coefficient of performance (COP). Additionally, the pumping power for each fluid varies depending on the density and viscosity at operating temperatures. The variation in cycle COP and pumping power as a result of fluid properties is ultimately manifested as changes in electric and natural-gas cost. An analysis was carried out to evaluate six secondary fluids for a GAX absorption heat pump. A performance model was developed to simulate the secondary-fluid flow loops and the absorption heat pump. The utility costs for heating and cooling were determined for a typical building. The effects of ambient conditions and local utility rates were determined by modeling the annual utility costs in four cities: Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. These four cities provided wide variations in heating and cooling requirements, and utility rates for natural gas and electricity. The results from this study provide a basis for selecting secondary fluids for heat pumping in different locations.

Oximinotrifluoromethylation of unactivated alkenes under ambient conditions

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (64) ◽  
pp. 8885-8888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Na Wang ◽  
Jian Wang ◽  
Yu-Long Guo ◽  
Lei Li ◽  
Yan Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Reaction Conditions

An oximinotrifluoromethylation of unactivated alkenes was developed via trifluoromethyl radical-induced intramolecular remote oximino migration under mild reaction conditions.

Dry ice-mediated rational synthesis of edge-carboxylated crumpled graphene nanosheets for selective and prompt hydrolysis of cellulose and eucalyptus lignocellulose under ambient reaction conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (16) ◽  
pp. 5437-5446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hassan Idris Abdu ◽  
Kamel Eid ◽  
Aboubakr M. Abdullah ◽  
Mostafa H. Sliem ◽  
Ahmed Elzatahry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Graphene Nanosheets ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Selective Hydrolysis ◽  
Reaction Conditions ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Dry Ice ◽  
Hydrolysis Of Cellulose ◽  
Hydrolysis Of ◽  
Crumpled Graphene

Edge-carboxylated graphene (ECG) crumpled nanosheets with tuneable COOH content were synthesized by a facile one pot approach for selective hydrolysis of cellulose to glucose and eucalyptus to xylose and glucose under ambient conditions.

Technical Feasibility of Small-Scale GTL Process towards Heat Integration: A Case Study of Nongtum A Reservoir in Thailand

2013 ◽  
Vol 805-806 ◽  
pp. 1283-1290
Author(s):  
Dumrong Rungumrong ◽  
Karn Pana-Suppamassadu ◽  
Phavanee Narataruksa ◽  
Thana Sornchamni
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Process Model ◽  
Model Simulation ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Liquid Fuels ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Heat Integration ◽  
Gas Generation ◽  
Technical Feasibility ◽  
Split Ratio

Natural gas can be a raw material to produce synthetic liquid fuels via Gas to Liquid process (GTL). The process is consist of 4 main parts which are cleaning unit, reforming unit, Fischer-Tropsch unit (FT) and product upgrading unit. To evaluate potential of having this kind of process for Nongtum A Reservoir, Thailand, technical feasibility of GTL process towards heat integration needed to be done. This work presented a process model, combined heat and power (gas generation) of Nongtum A Reservoir by using the total heat integration concept. Volume of natural gas at Nongtum A Reservoir is 56,634 m3/day at 10 bar, and 40 deg.C. ResuIts of the model simulation are the overall thermal efficiency of 10.32% to 14.88%, gasoline product of 435 to 575 bbl/day, and diesel product of 621 to 947 bbl/day depending upon a split ratio of natural gas to gas generation.

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