This project is concerned with conversion of coal into a liquid fuel by utilizing enzymes to enhance the process of breaking down the large molecules in coal. the advantages in this approach to coal degradation are that high temperatures and pressures are not required for producing soluble fuel… More

Ether oxygenates that will be in high demand for addition to reformulated gasoline can be prepared from agricultural products or byproducts. the objective of the work proposed here is to evaluate new catalysts for the conversion of biomass precursors of olefins with a branched structure that are… More

The treatment and disinfection of water for drinking continues to be a major public health issue. It is clear that disinfection methods involving chlorine compounds result in the formation of byproducts that constitute a health risk. The proposed work addresses the removal of the disinfection… More