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Hydrogenation
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2023
Source: Vy M. Dong and Zhiwei Chen, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, CA This experiment will demonstrate the hydrogenation of chalcone as an example of an alkene hydrogenation reaction (Figure 1). In this experiment, palladium on carbon (Pd/C) will be used as a heterogeneous catalyst for the process. A balloon will be used to supply the hydrogen atmosphere. Figure 1: Diagram showing the hydrogenation of chalcone to 3-phenylpropiophenone.
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The Use of an Automated System (GreenFeed) to Monitor Enteric Methane and Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Ruminant Animals
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2015
Accuracy and precision of the techniques used to measure methane emissions from ruminant animals are critically important for the success of greenhouse gas mitigation efforts. This manuscript describes the principles and operation of an automated system to monitor methane and carbon dioxide mass fluxes from the breath of ruminant animals.
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In Situ High Pressure Hydrogen Tribological Testing of Common Polymer Materials Used in the Hydrogen Delivery Infrastructure
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2018
A test methodology for quantifying tribological properties of polymers used in hydrogen infrastructure service is demonstrated and characteristic results for a common elastomer are discussed.
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Design and Use of a Full Flow Sampling System (FFS) for the Quantification of Methane Emissions
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2016
We have designed, developed, and implemented a novel full flow sampling system (FFS) for quantification of methane emissions and greenhouse gases from across the natural gas supply chain.
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Catalytic Reactor: Hydrogenation of Ethylene
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2023
Source: Kerry M. Dooley and Michael G. Benton, Department of Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA The hydrogenation of ethylene (C2H4) to ethane (C2H6) has often been studied as a model reduction reaction in characterizing new metal catalysts.1-2 While supported nickel is not the most active metal catalyst for this reaction, it is active enough that reaction can take place at < 200°C. The reaction typically involves adsorbed, dissociated hydrogen (H2) reacting...
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Hydrogen and methane provide complementary signals because they arise from different microbial activities. Fermenting intestinal microorganisms generate hydrogen, whereas methanogenic archaea use hydrogen and carbon dioxide to produce methane. Measuring both gases can therefore reveal fermentation patterns that a hydrogen-only assessment might not capture, supporting evaluation of abnormal gastrointestinal activity.
After ingestion, the standardized carbohydrate substrate supplies material for intestinal microbes to ferment. Glucose or lactulose may be used, and timed breath measurements track how gas concentrations change afterward. The resulting pattern is interpreted in relation to transit, since gas appearing over time can provide information relevant to intestinal movement and fermentation.
Microbial conversion can alter the gases detected in the breath: methanogenic archaea consume hydrogen together with carbon dioxide and generate methane. Consequently, methane is not simply an additional symptom marker; it reflects a different microbial process. Considering both concentrations helps clinicians assess the overall fermentation pattern rather than relying on one gas alone.
Individual readings are less informative when separated from their sampling sequence. Hydrogen methane testing uses timed breath samples to follow changes in gas concentration after the carbohydrate challenge. Interpreters consider that sequence alongside symptoms and transit-related concerns, because the pattern over time contributes to diagnostic assessment rather than serving as an isolated measurement.
Testing begins with ingestion of a standardized carbohydrate substrate, such as glucose or lactulose. Breath samples are then collected at planned time points and analyzed for hydrogen and methane concentrations. The process is noninvasive, and its value depends on obtaining interpretable changes across the sampling period while accounting for relevant preparation requirements.
It may support assessment when gastrointestinal symptoms suggest abnormal fermentation or altered intestinal transit. The overview identifies bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation as relevant clinical contexts, and names small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and intestinal methanogen overgrowth as key conditions under evaluation. Results can help guide further diagnostic assessment rather than replace clinical judgment.