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    • List of Articles Sima Askari

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        1 - Batch and Continuous Removal of Pb (Ⅱ) By Sonochemically Treated Phanerocate Chrysosporium From Aqueous Solutions: Kinetics and Thermodynamics
        Z. Kaveh S. Askari G. Ghaffari Asl R. Marandi
        Biological adsorption of heavy metals is an effective process for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions. In this study, the adsorption properties of non-viable Phanerochaete Chrysosporium biomass are studied for biological adsorption of lead ion in both continuou More
        Biological adsorption of heavy metals is an effective process for removing heavy metals from aqueous solutions. In this study, the adsorption properties of non-viable Phanerochaete Chrysosporium biomass are studied for biological adsorption of lead ion in both continuous and batch systems. In the batch process, Langmuir, Freundlich and Dobbinin-Radushkevich isotherms are studied. The adsorption kinetics including pseudo-first order, pseudo-second order and intraparticle diffusion models are also investigated. The experimental equilibrium data follow Langmuir, Freundlich and Dobbinin-Radushkevich models. The kinetic data fit well to the pseudo-second order and intraparticle diffusion models. In the continuous system, by studying the Thomas and Yoon-Nelson models it can be concluded that particles of Phanerochaete Chrysosporium are very suitable adsorbents for the adsorption of heavy metal of lead with high efficiency. Increasing input flowrate causes earlier breakthrough point. Thermodynamic calculations also prove that the process is spontaneous and self-healing and positive ∆H indicate process is endothermic. Manuscript profile
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        2 - Application of response surface methodology (RSM) for the optimization of supercritical CO2 extraction of Elaeagnus protein: a comparison study
        Sepideh Hesamizadeh S. Askari محمدرضا حسین پور
        Elaeagnus contains a large amount of protein which can be used as a functional ingredient. In this study, dried fruit protein was extracted using supercritical carbon dioxide method. Extraction was performed at different supercritical temperatures, supercritical pressur More
        Elaeagnus contains a large amount of protein which can be used as a functional ingredient. In this study, dried fruit protein was extracted using supercritical carbon dioxide method. Extraction was performed at different supercritical temperatures, supercritical pressure, and solvent ratio of carbon dioxide and methanol. According to the ANOVA results, the optimum operating condition for the extraction of protein with supercritical CO2 was as following:150.85 bar, 51.06°C, 59.80 min and methanol aqueous solvent concentration of 717.08 µL, leading to extracting of 47.53 mg protein per 10 g sample. Compared to other extraction methods, the amount of extracted protein was high with this method. In addition, less damage was done to other physical-chemical properties of the protein, including protein structure, amino acid chains, etc. Among the operating conditions, supercritical pressure had the highest effect on proteins. Therefore, the results of this study suggested that the supercritical carbon dioxide extraction can be sued as an effective method for protein extraction from plants. Manuscript profile