Browsing by Author "Dorado Castaño, Antonio David"
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A comparative study of the characteristics and physical behaviour of different packing materials commonly used in biofiltration
(Universidade da Coruña, 2007)
Conference report
Open AccessIn this study, the characteristics and physical behaviour of 8 different packing materials were compared. The materials were selected according to previous works in the field of biofiltration including organic and inorganic ... -
A high productivity bioprocess for obtaining metallic copper from printed circuit boards (PCBs)
(2024-01-01)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyPCBs constitute a residue rich in metals, among which copper stands out due to its majority content, much higher than that found in natural deposits, so that it is a potential secondary resource. Many attempts have been ... -
A minimally invasive microsensor specially designed for simultaneous dissolved oxygen and pH biofilm profiling
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2019-11-01)
Article
Open AccessA novel sensing device for simultaneous dissolved oxygen (DO) and pH monitoring specially designed for biofilm profiling is presented in this work. This device enabled the recording of instantaneous DO and pH dynamic ... -
A novel bioscrubber for the treatment of high loads of ammonia from polluted gas
(2022-03-09)
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A novel capacitance needle-probe for measurements of biofilm thickness
(2016)
Conference lecture
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A novel mathematical approach for the understanding and optimization of two-phase partitioning bioreactors devoted to air pollution control
(2014-11-08)
Article
Open AccessTwo-phase partitioning bioreactors (TPPBs) support the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from contaminated gaseous emissions at unprecedented rates and concentrations. TPPBs are biological multiphase systems ... -
A novel MEMS-based sensor for simultaneous pH and dissolved oxygen profiling in biofilms
(2017)
Conference report
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A review of biotechnologies for the abatement of ammonia emissions
(2020-10-15)
Article
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AMPLIACIÓ D’ENGINYERIA DE PROCÉS I DE PRODUCTE
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021)
Exam
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Architecting an open-source IIoT framework for real-time control and monitoring in the bioleaching industry
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2023-12-29)
Article
Open AccessElectronic waste (e-waste) contains toxic elements causing an important impact on environmental and human health. However, the presence of valuable metals, such as copper or gold, among others, make recycling a necessity ... -
Assessing main process mechanism and rates of sulfate reduction by granular biomass fed with glycerol under sulfidogenic conditions
(2022-01-01)
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BASES DE L'ENGINYERIA QUÍMICA
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2021-04)
Exam
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Biofilm dynamics characterization using a novel DO-MEA sensor: mass transport and biokinetics
(2015-01)
Article
Open AccessBiodegradation process modeling is an essential tool for the optimization of biotechnologies related to gaseous pollutant treatment. In these technologies, the predominant role of biofilm, particularly under conditions of ... -
Biofilm oxygen profiling using an array of microelectrodes on a microfabricated needle
(2014)
Conference lecture
Open AccessKnowledge of bacterial activity inside biofilms is key to the optimization of applied biotechnologies. A novel dissolved oxygen microelectrode array (DO-MEA) sensor has been designed and fabricated on a needle using ... -
Biofilm oxygen profiling using an array of microelectrodes on a microfabricated needle
(2014)
Article
Open AccessA novel microelectrode array (DO-MEA) sensor was designed and fabricated using microelectromechanical systems technology on a needle for real time measurement of dissolved oxygen (DO). The sensor consisted of eleven gold ... -
Biofiltració de contaminants gasosos en aire: caracterització de paràmetres clau per l'estudi i modelització del creixement de biomassa
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010-01-29)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessBiofiltration has become an effective and economical alternative to traditional gas treatment systems. High costs of operation and energy consumption associated to conventional treatments have lead to increase the attention ... -
Biofiltration of WWTP sludge composting emission at contact times of 2 to 8 seconds
(2013)
Conference report
Open AccessThe performance of a biotrickling filter for the abatement of composting emissions was evaluated at short contact times of 2 to 8 seconds. The effect of EBRT, pH control and water renovation rate were evaluated. The ... -
Biofiltration of WWTP sludge composting emissions at contact times of 2–10 s by structured/unstructured packing materials
(2015-05-29)
Article
Open AccessThe performance of a biotrickling filter for the abatement of composting emissions was evaluated at short gas contact times of 2–10 s with a structured and an unstructured packing material. The effect of the gas contact ... -
Biomass accumulation in a biofilter treating toluene at high loads – Part 1: Experimental performance from inoculation to clogging
(2012-10-15)
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Biomass accumulation in a biofilter treating toluene at high loads – Part 2: Model development, calibration and validation
(Elsevier, 2012-10-15)
Article
Open AccessIn this work, a dynamic model describing volatile organic compounds abatement and the corresponding biomass accumulation is developed, calibrated and validated. The mathematical model is based on detailed mass balances ...
