Mark Benvenuto | University of Detroit Mercy (original) (raw)
Papers by Mark Benvenuto
Acs Symposium Series, 2016
Acs Symposium Series, 2014
Acs Symposium Series, 2016
American Chemical Society eBooks, 2014
ACS Symposium Series, 2011
Sustainable Green Chemistry, 2017
Green Chemistry Education, 2018
The theme of this introductory chapter is that green chemistry education is evolving as a continu... more The theme of this introductory chapter is that green chemistry education is evolving as a continuum with many interconnecting subdisciplines. In this chapter are previewed ten articles of deep scholarly inquiry that should pique one's green interest and imagination.
W hat we now think of as the traditional lecture-an instructor stands and speaks, while the stude... more W hat we now think of as the traditional lecture-an instructor stands and speaks, while the students sit, listen, and take notes-has a notably long history. In 1809 the Edinburgh Review waxed eloquent about this accepted student-teacher arrangement: "(T)he beauty of the system," it wrote, "is that nothing is trusted to the (student) himself: he does not merely repeat the lesson before a superior, but he learns before a superior." 6 Sadly, this dynamic has remained virtually static over the centuries. Though numerous studies have shown that actively involving students in discussions helps them better retain information and develop higher-Mark A. Benvenuto is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is actively involved in the development of new and better teaching methods, especially for freshman-level chemistry, which he teaches regularly. Also, he maintains a research group with predominantly u...
Green Chemical Processes, 2017
Pennycress appears to be an untapped source as both a feedstock of biodiesel and a remediator of ... more Pennycress appears to be an untapped source as both a feedstock of biodiesel and a remediator of lead or other heavy metals from soil. In addition, pennycress is not a food crop, and thus production of biodiesel from it does not compete with food for humanity. In this project, a series of pennycress seeds were germinated hydroponically in solutions spiked with varying amounts of lead (II) nitrate. Uptake of the lead into the roots and stalks of the plants was examined via Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF). Results and findings show promise for larger scale use of this phyto-remediation technique and the use of EDXRF to quantify it. It appears that the use of pennycress can be scaled up to real world applications, meaning that pennycress could be planted in brownfield areas, grown, harvested for the seeds and their biodiesel, and the lead extracted from the stems.
ACS Symposium Series, 2007
Thirty six small copper coins issued under the authority of Herod Agrippa I were analyzed using e... more Thirty six small copper coins issued under the authority of Herod Agrippa I were analyzed using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for copper, zinc, tin, lead, antimony, iron, gold, silver, and several other elements. This series of coins show significant amounts of lead in the coins, but an otherwise unadulterated bronze composition, with very little in the way of trace elements. The metallurgical make up of the samples and implications of the findings are presented here.
Environmental Research Literacy: Classroom, Laboratory, and Beyond, 2020
Inorganic Syntheses
Trimethylsilyl-Substituted Derivatives of 2,3-Dicarba-nido-henaborane(8) 89 ... 6. I. Shapiro, CD... more Trimethylsilyl-Substituted Derivatives of 2,3-Dicarba-nido-henaborane(8) 89 ... 6. I. Shapiro, CD Good, and RE Williams, J. Am. Chem. SOC., 84, 3837 (1962). 7. RN Grimes, J. Am. Chem. SOC., 88, 1070 (1967). 8. JF Ditter, EB Klusmann, J. D. Oakes, and RE Williams, ...
Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
This article describes a set of seventeen activities designed to teach high school students about... more This article describes a set of seventeen activities designed to teach high school students about the future of the automobile through the eyes of scientists and engineers. Covering the fields of engineering, chemistry, and biology, the activities span a wide range of experiences including laboratory experiments, computer simulations, and group research projects. Each activity is intended to be stand-alone and can be completed in one or two class periods. The activities can be offered individually as supplements to existing curricular material or they can form the basis of an entire course. The article covers the development process for the activities, provides student feedback for pilot offerings, and describes some of the activities in detail. The activities are available online free of charge to interested teachers.
ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 2011
The recent introduction of plug-in hybrid electric and fully electric vehicles by major automotiv... more The recent introduction of plug-in hybrid electric and fully electric vehicles by major automotive manufacturers signals the advent of technologies that can help us move away from petroleum and towards a more sustainable transportation future. As the demand for electric vehicles grows, there will be an increased need for engineers who can design battery systems that satisfy the stringent energy storage and power delivery demands of passenger vehicles. This paper describes a new course at the University of Detroit Mercy intended to teach students about battery systems engineering. The course is offered as part of a newly-established Advanced Electric Vehicle graduate-level certificate program. The design of a battery system is highly interdisciplinary in nature. Engineers must address mechanical concerns such as packaging, vibration, torsional loads, impact resistance and thermal management; electrical aspects such as those associated with battery monitoring and control; and the electrochemical phenomena that governs capacity, power delivery and absorption, degradation and operating temperatures. A key challenge in the course design was tailoring the material to students with diverse backgrounds which include undergraduate degrees in mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering. The paper describes the development process for the course outcomes, the typical student audience, the structure of the team delivery and the topics covered including examples of lecture material and student assignments. It concludes by summarizing student and instructor feedback along with plans for future course delivery.© 2011 ASME
Acs Symposium Series, 2016
Acs Symposium Series, 2014
Acs Symposium Series, 2016
American Chemical Society eBooks, 2014
ACS Symposium Series, 2011
Sustainable Green Chemistry, 2017
Green Chemistry Education, 2018
The theme of this introductory chapter is that green chemistry education is evolving as a continu... more The theme of this introductory chapter is that green chemistry education is evolving as a continuum with many interconnecting subdisciplines. In this chapter are previewed ten articles of deep scholarly inquiry that should pique one's green interest and imagination.
W hat we now think of as the traditional lecture-an instructor stands and speaks, while the stude... more W hat we now think of as the traditional lecture-an instructor stands and speaks, while the students sit, listen, and take notes-has a notably long history. In 1809 the Edinburgh Review waxed eloquent about this accepted student-teacher arrangement: "(T)he beauty of the system," it wrote, "is that nothing is trusted to the (student) himself: he does not merely repeat the lesson before a superior, but he learns before a superior." 6 Sadly, this dynamic has remained virtually static over the centuries. Though numerous studies have shown that actively involving students in discussions helps them better retain information and develop higher-Mark A. Benvenuto is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Detroit Mercy. He is actively involved in the development of new and better teaching methods, especially for freshman-level chemistry, which he teaches regularly. Also, he maintains a research group with predominantly u...
Green Chemical Processes, 2017
Pennycress appears to be an untapped source as both a feedstock of biodiesel and a remediator of ... more Pennycress appears to be an untapped source as both a feedstock of biodiesel and a remediator of lead or other heavy metals from soil. In addition, pennycress is not a food crop, and thus production of biodiesel from it does not compete with food for humanity. In this project, a series of pennycress seeds were germinated hydroponically in solutions spiked with varying amounts of lead (II) nitrate. Uptake of the lead into the roots and stalks of the plants was examined via Energy Dispersive X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF). Results and findings show promise for larger scale use of this phyto-remediation technique and the use of EDXRF to quantify it. It appears that the use of pennycress can be scaled up to real world applications, meaning that pennycress could be planted in brownfield areas, grown, harvested for the seeds and their biodiesel, and the lead extracted from the stems.
ACS Symposium Series, 2007
Thirty six small copper coins issued under the authority of Herod Agrippa I were analyzed using e... more Thirty six small copper coins issued under the authority of Herod Agrippa I were analyzed using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for copper, zinc, tin, lead, antimony, iron, gold, silver, and several other elements. This series of coins show significant amounts of lead in the coins, but an otherwise unadulterated bronze composition, with very little in the way of trace elements. The metallurgical make up of the samples and implications of the findings are presented here.
Environmental Research Literacy: Classroom, Laboratory, and Beyond, 2020
Inorganic Syntheses
Trimethylsilyl-Substituted Derivatives of 2,3-Dicarba-nido-henaborane(8) 89 ... 6. I. Shapiro, CD... more Trimethylsilyl-Substituted Derivatives of 2,3-Dicarba-nido-henaborane(8) 89 ... 6. I. Shapiro, CD Good, and RE Williams, J. Am. Chem. SOC., 84, 3837 (1962). 7. RN Grimes, J. Am. Chem. SOC., 88, 1070 (1967). 8. JF Ditter, EB Klusmann, J. D. Oakes, and RE Williams, ...
Journal of College Science Teaching, 2002
This article describes a set of seventeen activities designed to teach high school students about... more This article describes a set of seventeen activities designed to teach high school students about the future of the automobile through the eyes of scientists and engineers. Covering the fields of engineering, chemistry, and biology, the activities span a wide range of experiences including laboratory experiments, computer simulations, and group research projects. Each activity is intended to be stand-alone and can be completed in one or two class periods. The activities can be offered individually as supplements to existing curricular material or they can form the basis of an entire course. The article covers the development process for the activities, provides student feedback for pilot offerings, and describes some of the activities in detail. The activities are available online free of charge to interested teachers.
ASME 2011 5th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, Parts A, B, and C, 2011
The recent introduction of plug-in hybrid electric and fully electric vehicles by major automotiv... more The recent introduction of plug-in hybrid electric and fully electric vehicles by major automotive manufacturers signals the advent of technologies that can help us move away from petroleum and towards a more sustainable transportation future. As the demand for electric vehicles grows, there will be an increased need for engineers who can design battery systems that satisfy the stringent energy storage and power delivery demands of passenger vehicles. This paper describes a new course at the University of Detroit Mercy intended to teach students about battery systems engineering. The course is offered as part of a newly-established Advanced Electric Vehicle graduate-level certificate program. The design of a battery system is highly interdisciplinary in nature. Engineers must address mechanical concerns such as packaging, vibration, torsional loads, impact resistance and thermal management; electrical aspects such as those associated with battery monitoring and control; and the electrochemical phenomena that governs capacity, power delivery and absorption, degradation and operating temperatures. A key challenge in the course design was tailoring the material to students with diverse backgrounds which include undergraduate degrees in mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering. The paper describes the development process for the course outcomes, the typical student audience, the structure of the team delivery and the topics covered including examples of lecture material and student assignments. It concludes by summarizing student and instructor feedback along with plans for future course delivery.© 2011 ASME