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Dr. Ali Akbar Babaluo
2005 to Now

Polymer Engineering Department, Sahand University of Technology, Sahand New Town, Tabriz, Iran.
P.O. Box: 51335/1996
Tel: +98-411-3459081
Fax: +98-411-3444313
E-mail:       a.babaluo@nmrc.ac.ir , babaluo@nmrc.ac.ir
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Dr. Ali Akbar Babaluo

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Education/Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. Polymer Engineering 2003, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran.
  • M.Sc. Chemical Engineering 1998, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran.
  • B.Sc. Chemical Engineering 1996, Sahand University of Technology, Tabriz, Iran.
Professional Experience:
Research Interest:
  • Ceramic Nanofilteration Membranes
  • Gas Separation Processes
  • Polymer Processing and Composites
  • Nanocomposites
  • Nano-Particles
  • Rheology and Chemorheology
  • Polymer Gels and Networks
  • Advanced Materials (Ceramics)
  • Coating
Awards:
  • Selected Researcher, Department of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, IRAN, 2006.
  • Selected Researcher, Department of Chemical Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, IRAN, 2007.
  • Selected Researcher, Sahand University of Technology, IRAN, 2007.
  • Selected Researcher, Department of Polymer Engineering, Sahand University of Technology, IRAN, 2008.
  • Selected Researcher, Sahand University of Technology, IRAN, 2008.
  • Selected Researcher, East Azarbijan, IRAN, 2008.
Associations:
Research Projects:
  • Current projects:
  • Manufacturing of Nanometric Inorganic Membranes and Investigating of Their Applications in Nanofiltration Processes.
  • Evaluation Performance of the Membrane Nanofiltration Technology in Separation of n-C5 and iso-C5 and Purification of Hydrogen Related to the Ordinary Separation Methods.
  • Using of a Novel (Nanocomposite)Technology in Manufacturing of the High- Performance Nanometric Ceramic Membranes.
  • Manufacturing of Nanocomposite Food-Packaging Films.
  • Modeling of Multi-Component Gas Separation by Tubular Nano-Membranes.
  • Rheological Behavior and Stability of Nanometric Bidispersed Suspensions Used in Manufacturing of the Top Layers of the Nanocomposite Membranes.
  • Previous projects:
Teaching Experience:
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics (Ph.D)
  • Advanced Rheology (M.S.)
  • Nanoporous Materials and Nanomembranes (M.S.)
  • Membrane Separation Processes (M.S.)
  • Advanced Engineering Mathematics (M.S.)
  • Nanotechnology Fundamental (M.S.)
  • Nanomaterials Synthesis (M.S.)
  • Characterization Methods of Nanostructured Materials (M.S.)
  • Advanced Composite Materials (M.S.)
  • Mass Transfer (B.S.)
  • Physic-Chemistry (B.S.) - Process Control (B.S.)
  • Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes (B.S.)
Workshops:
Technical Reports:
Patents:
  • A.A. Babaluo, B. Bayati, M. Payravi “Manufacturing of nanostructure ceramic membrane supports by using nanocomposites technology”, PATENT No.41201, 2007.
  • A.A.Babaluo, R. Karimi, “Synthesis of nanostructureZSM-5 zeolite via Chelating agent base hydrothermal method”, PATENT No.40792, 2007
  • A.A. Babaluo, P. Ahmadian Namini, “Synthsis of -alumina submicron powder via a new wet chemical method”, PATENT No.41204, 2007.
  • A.A. Babaluo, M. Tahmasebpour, “Synthesis of metal oxide ceramic nanopowders via polyacrylamide gel method”. PATENT No.40197, 2007.
  • A.A. Babaluo, M. A. Dabbaghian, E. Jannatdoust, “Synthsis of silica nanoparticles via precipitation sol-gel method”, PATENT No.46732, 2008.
  • A.A. Babaluo, M. Peyravi, M. Akhfash Aredestani, “Synthesis of nanostructure block PA-PEO copolymer via poly condensation method”, PATENT No.46733, 2008.
  • A.A. Babaluo, E. Jannatdoust, F. Abbasi, “Fabrication of PDMS/Ceramic Nanostructure Membranes via a Novel Method for Gaseous Hydrocarbons Separation”, PATENT No.53070, 2008
Presentations:
  • M.Kokabi; A.A.Babaluo; and A.Kazemzadeh, “Fabrication and Characterization of Ceramic Membranes by Using Polymeric Binders”, 5th Iranian Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Sept. 12-14 ,2000, Polymer Department, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran.
  • M.Kokabi; A.A.Babaluo; and J.Aalaie, “ The Effect of Particle Size Distribution of Powders on the Microstructures of Ceramic Membranes”, 5th Iranian Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, Sept. 12-14, 2000, Polymer Department, Amirkabir University, Tehran, Iran.
  • M.Vafaie; A.A.Babaluo; and A.A.Izadpanah, “ A Modification of Patel and Teja Cubic Equation of State by Proposing a Proper Alpha And Beta Function”, 5th National Iranian and 4th International Chemical Engineering Congress, April 24-27, 2000, Shiraz University, Iran.
  • A.A.Babaluo and M.Kokabi,’’ Application of Nano-Technology in Manufacturing of Ceramic-Ceramic Composites”, The First Conference on Nanotechnology, the Next Industrial Revolution, Mar. 5-6 , 2002.
  • A.A.Babaluo, M.Kokabi, A.Barati and N.Famili, “A Simple Method for Investigating of Rheological Behaviour of Organic-Inorganic Suspensions Used in Gelcasting”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Oct. 28-31, 2002, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
  • A.A.Babaluo, M.Kokabi and J.Alaie, “Effect of Polymeric Binder Grain Size on the Pore Size and Pore Size Distribution of Ceramic Membranes”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Oct. 28-31, 2002, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
  • A.Barati, M.Kokabi, and A.A.Babaluo, “Effect of Ammonium Salt of Poly(methacrylic acid) in Stability of Concentrated Alumina Suspensions”, 7th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Oct. 28-31, 2002, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.
  • A.A.Babaluo and M.Kokabi, “Using of Nano-Size Polymeric Binders in Manufacturing of Micro-Filtration Membranes”, 6th Iranian Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, 12-15 May 2003, Iran Polymer and petrochemical institute, Tehran, Iran.
  • A.A.Babaluo, M.Kokabi, M.Manteghian and R.Sarraf Mamoory, “A Modified Model for Alumina Membranes Formation by Gel-Casting and Dip-Coating “, The 5th International Meeting of Pacific Rim Ceramic Societies, Septamber 29 – October 3, 2003, The Ceramic Society of Japan, Nagoya, Japan.
  • A.A.Babaluo, M.Kokabi, M.Manteghian and R.Sarraf Mamoory, “Investigation the Effects of Key Variables on the Thickness of Inorganic Membranes Top Layers”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Oct. 21-24, 2003, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Ferdosi University, Mashad, Iran.
  • M. Kokabi, A.A.Babaluo, and A.Barati, “Chemorheological Study of Low Toxicity Gel-Casting Systems in Comparing with the Original Acryamide-Based System”, 8th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, Oct. 21-24, 2003, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Ferdosi University, Mashad, Iran.
  • A.A.Babaluo, “Nanofiltration Membranes”, 1th Seminar on Nanotechnology Development; North-West Region, Jun.10, 2004, East Azarbayjan, Iran.
  • A.A.Babaluo and M. Kokabi, “Behaviour of Low-Toxicity Gelcasting Systems”, 40th IUPAC International Symposium on Macromolecules, World Polymer Congress (Macro 2004), July 4-9, 2004, Paris, France.
  • A.A. Babaluo, M. Kokabi, “Manufacturing of Multi-Layer Ceramic Nanofiltration Membranes Using Nanocomposite Technology”, 9th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 23-25, 2004, Chemical Engineering Faculty, University of Science and Technology, Tehran, Iran.
  • F. Vasebi, A.A.Babaluo, F. Vaezi and J. S. Mohammadzadeh, “Recovery of Amoxicilin from Pharmacy Wastewater by Using Nanofiltration Membrane Technology”, The First National Seminar on Recycling and Waste Management on Process Industries, Sept. 20-21, 2004, Tarbiat Modarres University, Tehran, Iran.
  • A.A.Babaluo and A.Razmjoo, “Manufacturing of alumina-ceria nanocomposite membranes for removing of volatile organic compounds”, ANVOC 2005, 29May-1 June, 2005, Istanbul-Turkey.
  • H. Karimian and A.A. Babaluo, “The Optimum Volume Fraction of the Secondary Phase in Nanometric Bidispersed Suspensions”, International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology, 27-29 September, 2005, Amir Kabir University, Tehran, I.R.Iran.
  • A. Razmjoo, A.A.Babaluo, B. Bayati, “A Simple Method for Analyzing of Binary Gas Mixture Separation by Nanometric Tubular Ceramic Membranes”, 10th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 15-17, 2005, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sistan and Balochestan University, Zahedan, Iran.
  • H. Shokrkar, A.A.Babaluo, “Application of Nanofiltration Membrane Technology in Acid Gases Removal”, 10th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 15-17, 2005, Chemical Engineering Faculty, Sistan and Balochestan University, Zahedan, Iran.
  • P. Hadi , A.A.Babaluo, “Study on the additive effects on the shrinkage behaviour of PVC sheets”, World Polymer Congress (Macro 2006), July 17-21, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  • R. Rafiee, A.A.Babaluo, K. Razavi, “Effective Parameters on the Amidoximation of Macrorecticular Celating AN-DVB Resins, Prepared via Suspension Polymerization”, Polymer for Advanced Technologies (macro 2006), 17-20 Dec., 2006, Pune, India.
  • P. Ahmadian and A.A.Babaluo, “Study on Reduction of Palladium by Polymeric Matrix (PEG) Using UV Spectroscopy”, 11th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 28-30, 2006, Department of Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • M. Arab and A.A.Babaluo, “Membrane Nanofiltration Process Design for the Reduction of Wastewater Color of the Mazandaran Pulp-Paper Industry”, 11th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 28-30, 2006, Department of Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • B.Bayati and A.A.Babaluo, “Manufacturing Porous Supports of Ceramic Membranes and debinding behavior in Gel-Casting Method”, 11th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 28-30, 2006, Department of Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • R. Karimi, A.A.Babaluo and A.Salem, “Modeilng of Heat Transfer Rate in Autoclave Systems”, 11th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 28-30, 2006, Department of Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • R. Rahemi and A.A.Babaluo, “Simulation of CVD reactors for Producing Co-Mo Catalysts Using FLUENT Software”, 11th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 28-30, 2006, Department of Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • M. Tahmasebpoor, A.A.Babaluo, M. Rezaei and M.K. Razavi, “Thermal Analysis of the Acrylamide Polymeric Network in Alumina Nanopowder Synthesis”, 11th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 28-30, 2006, Department of Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • A. Nilchi, A.A.Babaluo and R. Rafiee, “Sorption of Cesium and Cobalt from Simulated Waste by PAN Based Hexacyanoferrates”, 11th National Iranian Chemical Engineering Congress, November 28-30, 2006, Department of Engineering, Tarbiat Modarres University (TMU), Tehran, Iran.
  • B. Bayati, A.A.Babaluo and R. Karimi, “Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of Nanostructure Sodalite Membranes”, The first international congress of nanotechnology and its application in petroleum, gas and Petrochemical Industries, March 6-7, 2007, Tehran, Iran.
  • M. Tahmasebpoor, A.A.Babaluo and P. Ahmadian Namini, “Synthesis of Alumina and Zirconia Nanopowders by Polyacrylamide Gel Method Used in Nanocomposite Membrane Top Layers”, The first international congress of nanotechnology and its application in petroleum, gas and Petrochemical Industries, March 6-7, 2007, Tehran, Iran.
  • P. Ahmadian Namini, A.A.Babaluo and M. Tahmasebpoor, “Synthesis of PEG Supported Palladium Nanoparticles: Simple and Recyclable Palladium Catalytic System for Heck Reaction”, The first international congress of nanotechnology and its application in petroleum, gas and Petrochemical Industries, March 6-7, 2007, Tehran, Iran.
  • R. Karimi, A.A.Babaluo and B. Bayati, “Synthesis of Nanostructure ZSM-5 Zeolite for Gas Separation Membrane Processes”, The first international congress of nanotechnology and its application in petroleum, gas and Petrochemical Industries, March 6-7, 2007, Tehran, Iran.
  • R. Karimi, A.A.Babaluo and B. Bayati, “Parametric Studies on the Synthesis of Nanostructure ZSM-5 Zeolite via Chelate Reagent Based Sol- Gel Method”, Promoting the Science of Nanoporous Materials (30th Annual Meeting), March 26-28, 2007, York, UK.
  • B. Bayati, A.A.Babaluo and R. Karimi, “Effective Parameters Investigation on Crystallinity and Seeds Size of Nanostructure NaA Zeolite”, Promoting the Science of Nanoporous Materials (30th Annual Meeting), March 26-28, 2007, York, UK.
  • P. Ahmadian Namini, A.A.Babaluo and R.Karimi, “Synthesis of palladium metal nanoparticles via reduction in polymeric matrix”, International Conference on Nano Science and Tchnology (ICN+T 2007), July 2-6, 2007, Stochholm, Sweden.
  • P. Ahmadian Namini, A.A.Babaluo and B. Bayati, “Surface modification of alumina porous supports systems via dip-coating of alumina submicron and nano powders”, International Conference on Nano Science and Tchnology (ICN+T 2007), July 2-6, 2007, Stochholm, Sweden.
  • M. Tahmasebpour and A.A.Babaluo, “Atmosphere and Monomer to Salt Rtio Effects on the Degradation of Polyacrylamide Gel Used for Nanaopowders Preparation”, International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2007), 23-25 October, 2007, Industrial Sharif University, Tehran, I.R.Iran.
  • R. Rafiee, A.A.Babaluo, A. Nilchi and K. Razavi, “Parametric Studies on Swelling Behavior of the Amidoxime Resins via Experimental Design Taguchi Method”, International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2007), 23-25 October, 2007, Industrial Sharif University, Tehran, I.R.Iran.
  • A. Nilchi, R. Rafiee, A.A.Babaluo, and K. Razavi, “Ion Exchange of Macroreticular Chelating Resins Containing Amidoxime Group: Diluent, Hydrophilic Agent and Alkaline Treatment Effects”, International Seminar on Polymer Science and Technology (ISPST 2007), 23-25 October, 2007, Industrial Sharif University, Tehran, I.R.Iran.
  • B. Bayati, A.A.Babaluo, P. Ahmadian Namini, “Seeding time effect on the performance of nanostructure sodalite membranes synthesized via secondary growth method”, 4th international Zeolite Membrane Meeting (IZMM), July 22-27, 2007, Zaragoza, Spain.
  • P. Ahmadian Namini, A.A.Babaluo, B. Bayati, “Preparation of nanostructured membrane support system by multi-coating”, Euro-Interfinish 2007 “Nanotchnology and innovative coatings”, 18-19 Oct., 2007, Athens, Greece.
  • P. Ahmadian Namini, A.A.Babaluo, “Preparation of a new palladium nanocomposite membranes”, The 9th Network Young Membrains meeting, 26-28 September, 2007, Thessaloniki, Greece.
  • H. Karimian, A.A. Babaluo, P. Ahmadian Namini, “Dispersion behaviour of alumina colloidal suspensions via nanoparticle halo mechanism in the presence of polymeric additives”, Pac Rim 2007, 11-14 Nov., Shanghai, China.
  • M. Tahmasebpour, A.A. Babaluo, P. Ahmadian Namini, “Influence of precursor type on the structural properties of polyacrylamide gel-prepared ceramic nanopowders”, Pac Rim 2007, 11-14 Nov., Shanghai, China.
  • A. Razmjoo, A.A. Babaluo, “Performance of Nanometric Tubular Ceramic Membranes with Controllable Microstructures in Gas Separation Processes”, IMSTEC07, 5-9 Nov., Sydney, Australia.
  • B. Bayati, A.A.Babaluo, R. Karimi, M.Tahmasebpour, " Synthesis and Performance of Tubular NaA Zzeolite-Composite Mmembrane", The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC 2008), 2-5 Jan, 2008, Kish Island, Iran.
  • M.Tahmasebpour, A.A.Babaluo, P. Ahmadian Namini, B. Bayati, "Synthesis of Metal Oxide Nanopowders via Polyacrylamide Gel Method: Influence of Precursors", The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC 2008), 2-5 Jan, 2008, Kish Island, Iran.
  • P. Ahmadian Namini, A.A.Babaluo, M. Payravi, M. Akhfash, E. Jannatdost, "Synthesis of submicron alumina powder via a new wet chemical method", The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC 2008), 2-5 Jan, 2008, Kish Island, Iran.
  • P. Ahmadian Namini, A.A.Babaluo, M. Payravi, M. Akhfash, E. Jannatdost, "Fabrication and Characterization of Multilayer α-Alumina NF Membranes", The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC 2008), 2-5 Jan, 2008, Kish Island, Iran.
  • R. Karimi, A.A.Babaluo, M. Payravi, B. Bayati, "Studies on the ZSM-5 Zeolite Synthesis Using Chelating Agent: Influence of Crystallization Temperature and Time", The 5th International Chemical Engineering Congress (IChEC 2008), 2-5 Jan, 2008, Kish Island, Iran.
Publications:
  • A.A.Babaluo, M.Kokabi and A.Barati, “Chemorheology of Alumina- Aqueous Acrylamide Gelcasting Systems”, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol.24 , 2004.
  • A.A.Babaluo, M.Kokabi, M.Manteghian and R.Sarraf Mamoory, “A Modified Model for Alumina Membranes Formation by Gel-Casting and Dip-Coating “, J. of the European Ceramic Society, Vol.24,2004.
  • M.Kokabi, A.A.Babaluo and A.Barati, “Gelation Process in Low-Toxicity Gelcasting Systems”, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol. 26, 2006.
  • A. Razmjoo, A.A.Babaluo, “Simulation of Binary Gas Separation in Nanometric Tubular Ceramic Membranes by a New Combinational Approach”, J. Membrane Science, Vol. 282, No. 1-2, 2006.
  • H. Karimian, A.A.Babaluo, “Halos Mechanism in Stabilizing of Colloidal Suspensions; Nanoparticle Weight Fraction and pH Effects”, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol.27, 2007.
  • A. Razmjoo, A.A.Babaluo, “Modification for CAAM Approach for Simulation of Binary Gas Mixture Separation in Nanometric Tubular Membranes”, J. Membrane Science, Vol. 287, No. 1, 2007.
  • H. Karimian, A.A.Babaluo, “Effect of Polymeric Binder and Dispersant on the Stability of Colloidal Alumina Suspensions”, Iranian Polymer Journal, Vol.15 (11), 2006.
  • P. Hadi and A.A.Babaluo, “Additives Effects on the Shrinkage Behaviour of PVC Sheets”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 106, 2007.
  • M. Tahmasebpour, A.A. Babaluo, M.K. Razavi Aghjeh, “Synthesis of zirconia nanopowders from various zirconium salts via polyacrylamide gel method”, Journal of the European Ceramic Society, Vol.28, 2007.
  • A.A.Babaluo and M.Kokabi, “ Manufacture of Porous Support Systems of Membranes by In-Situ Polymerisation”, Iranian Journal of Polymer Science & Technology, Vol.15 (3), 2002 (Persian Edition).
  • A.Barati, M.Kokabi, A.A.Babaluo, “Effect of Poly(methacrylic acid) Polyelectrolytes on Stability of Alumina Suspension Systems”, Iranian Journal of Polymer Science & Technology, Vol.15 (2), 2002 (Persian Edition).
  • M.Kokabi and A.A. Babaluo, “ Preparation of Inorganic Membranes by the Aid of Polymeric Binders”, Modarres Technical and Engineering, No.10, Winter 2003 (Persian Edition).
  • M. Manteghian and A.A.Babaluo, “ Determining of Equilibrium Moisture and Molecular Diffusion of Moisture into the Porous Ammonium Nitrate Particles”, Modarres Technical and Engineering, No. 18, Winter 2005 (Persian Edition).
  • A. Razmjoo, A.A.Babaluo, B. Bayati, “Asymptotic Analysis of Binary Gas Mixture Separation by Nanometric Tubular Ceramic Membranes: Cocurrent and Countercurrent Flow Patterns”, Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 3 (3), 2006.
  • P. Ahmadian Namini, A.A.Babaluo and B. Bayati, “Palladium nanoparticles synthesis using polymeric matrix: poly(ethyleneglycol) molecular weight and palladium concentration effects”, International Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotecnology, 2007 (Accepted for publication).
  • B. Bayati, A.A. Babaluo, P. Ahmadian Namini, “Synthesis and Seeding Time Effect on the Performance of Nanostructure Sodalite Membranes”, Iranian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4 (No.1), 2007.
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