Browsing by Subject "Carbon dioxide"
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Anàlisis de metodologies en la realització d'escenaris BAU.
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-05-31)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessAquest Treball de Fi de Grau pretén fer un anàlisis exhaustiu de les metodologies amb les quals es pot realitzar un estudi d’escenari de futur, i centrant-se en els escenaris tipo BAU (bussiness-as-usual). En primer lloc, ... -
A prototype reactor for highly selective solar-driven CO2 reduction to synthesis gas using nanosized earth-abundant catalysts and silicon photovoltaics
(2017-10)
Article
Open AccessThe conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into value-added chemicals and fuels, preferably using renewable energy and earth-abundant materials, is considered a key priority for future energy research. In this work, a bias-free ... -
Avaluació de l'impacte d'actuacions sobre la mobilitat per reduir les emissions a l'atmosfera
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06)
Master thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionAquest treball té com a objectiu l'avaluació de diverses actuacions sobre la mobilitat per tal de quantificar l'impacte que generen en termes de reducció d'emissions a l'atmosfera. Aquest anàlisi es farà mitjançant un model ... -
Balance de CO2 asociada a la biorreceptividad de diferentes morteros
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06)
Master thesis
Open AccessEstudio de los balances de CO2 obtenidos en diferentes muestras de mortero de alta biorreceptividad sometidas a crecimiento acelerado de microalgas en condiciones de laboratorio. Se determinarám las cantidades de gas ... -
Carbon dioxide and helium dissolved gases in groundwater at central Tenerife Island, Canary Islands: chemical and isotopic characterization
(2015-10)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policySeismic-volcanic unrest was detected between 2004 and 2005 in the central and northwest zones of Tenerife Island (Canary Islands, Spain). With the aim of strengthening the program of geochemical and seismic-volcanic ... -
Compact device for CO2 optical sensing using macroporous silicon photonic crystals
(Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2015)
Conference report
Open AccessA photonic crystal based on a macroporous silicon structure has been fabricated and successfully used for the detection of carbon dioxide. In this paper, the device and the measurement results are presented. The sensing ... -
Comparison of computational cost and prediction error of cardiorespiratory models for exercise simulation
(2018)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe modeling and simulation of the cardiorespiratory system has allowed a better understanding of the physiological system behavior to different stimuli and pathologies. Among its main applications stands out the computational ... -
Desarrollo de una herramienta de cálculo para las emisiones de CO2 y consumo en ciclos de conducción real para vehículos pesados
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-05-20)
Master thesis
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Effects of graphene nanoplatelets and cellular structure on the thermal conductivity of polysulfone nanocomposite foams
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2020-01)
Article
Open AccessPolysulfone (PSU) foams containing 0–10 wt% graphene nanoplatelets (GnP) were prepared using two foaming methods. Alongside the analysis of the cellular structure, their thermal conductivity was measured and analyzed. The ... -
Empirical demonstration of CO2 detection using macroporous silicon photonic crystals as selective thermal emitters
(2019-09-15)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis study describes the detection of CO2 using macroporous silicon photonic crystals as thermal emitters. It demonstrates that the reduction of structural nonhomogeneities leads to an improvement of the photonic crystals’ ... -
Enhanced electrical conductivity in graphene-filled polycarbonate nanocomposites by microcellular foaming with sc-CO2
(2016-01)
Article
Open AccessElectrically conductive polycarbonate (PC) foams containing a low concentration of graphene nanoplatelets (0.5 wt.%) were produced with variable range of expansion ratio by applying a high-pressure batch foaming process ... -
Estudi de l'ús de models reduïts per a modelitzar el diòxid de carboni en espais interiors
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-10)
Bachelor thesis
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Estudi del vector energètic d'un conjunt de països d'Iberoamèrica. Proposta d'escenaris de futur i de les emissions associades.
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-07-04)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionEn aquest treball s'estudiarà el vector energètic dels països escollits: Mèxic, Brasil, Argentina, Cuba, Nicaragua i Colombia i es realitzaran propostes d'escenaris de futur i de les seves emissions associades segons la ... -
Estudio de los factores conductores del cambio climático en base a la identidad de Kaya para un conjunto de países de Iberoamérica. Propuesta de escenarios de futuro.
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-02-05)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessEstudio de los factores conductores del cambio climático en base a la identidad de Kaya que establece que las emisiones de CO2 pueden descomponerse en función de cuatro variables: Intensidad de carbono del vector energético, ... -
Estudio teórico y experimental de las emisiones de CO2 en vehículos de combustión interna y de posibles soluciones para reducirlas
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010-04)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Restricted access - author's decisionDebido al efecto provocado por el continuado aumento de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y las graves consecuencias que éstos provocan en la estabilidad del planeta, es necesario un estudio para buscar ... -
Estudio y Modelado de una Bomba de Calor con CO2
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2009-05)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open AccessCFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) have been abolished and HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) are in process of being abolished as working fluids due to their high global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). ... -
Experimental investigation on carbon dioxide dissolution in saline aquifers
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018)
Master thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Technische Universität WienSince the industrial development has become one of the main factors in human's life, carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to the atmosphere has increased considerably over the last 40 years. This enhancement represents one of ... -
Fabricación de catalizadores de metanación: opitimización del promotor
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06-28)
Bachelor thesis
Open Access
Covenantee: Institut de Recerca en Energia de CatalunyaActualmente la concentración de CO2 en la atmosfera es muy alto debido a los continuos procesos industriales y sigue aumentando. Es por esto que el aprovechamiento de CO2 para obtener productos con un valor añadido es muy ... -
How to reduce CO2 gases in a vehicle.
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-06-21)
Master thesis
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In Situ X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Gas-Solid Carbonation of Ultramafic Rocks: Implications for Carbon Capture and Storage
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2012-07)
Master thesis
Open Access[ANGLÈS] With the increasing carbon dioxide emission in the atmosphere, there has been an interesting interest in CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage). Mineral carbonation was considered as a better option for storage ...
