Browsing by Subject "Nanoparticles"
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3D Printed TiO2 / Pt photocatalyst for VOC elimination
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-06)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessFinding a way to clean the environment from the current pollution levels has become one of the most important matters throughout the past years. As it has been shown during the confinement due to Coronavirus, the moment ... -
3D Tracking of self-propelled micro/nanoparticles
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-06)
Bachelor thesis
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4-Mercaptophenyldiphenylphosphine as linker to immobilize Pd onto the surface of magnetite nanoparticles. Excellent catalytic efficiency of the system after partial linker removal
(2015-10-27)
Article
Open AccessThis journal is © The Royal Society of Chemistry. The molecule 4-mercaptophenyldiphenylphosphine (Sdp) has been synthesized for use as a linker to immobilize Pd nanoparticles onto the surface of magnetite nanoparticles. ... -
A general approach to fabricate fe3O4 nanoparticles decorated with Pd, Au, and Rh: Magnetically recoverable and reusable catalysts for Suzuki C-C cross-coupling reactions, hydrogenation, and sequential reactions
(2013-09-02)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyA facile strategy has been explored for loading noble metals onto the surface of ferrite nanoparticles with the assistance of phosphine-functionalized linkers. Palladium loading is shown to occur with participation of both ... -
A low temperature solid state reaction to produce hollow MnxFe3-xO4 nanoparticles as anode for lithium-ion batteries
(2019-12-01)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyHollow MnxFe3-xO4 nanoparticles (NPs) with an average size of 15¿nm are produced from the solid state reaction of Fe3O4–Mn3O4 heterostructures. These heterostructures are synthesized through the seeded-growth of Mn3O4 ... -
A three-dimensional nanoscale study in selected coal mine drainage
(2020-06-01)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policySediments from coal mine drainages (CMDs) contain large quantities of suspended pollutants (possibly numerous chemical substances) along with sulfates and hazardous elements (e.g., chromium, zinc, copper, lead) that ... -
Ag nanoparticles drop-casting modification of screen-printed electrodes for the simultaneous voltammetric determination of Cu(II) and Pb(II)
(MDPI AG, 2017-06-21)
Article
Open AccessA new silver nanoparticle modified screen-printed electrode was developed and applied to the simultaneous determination of Pb(II) and Cu(II). Two different types of silver nanoparticles with different shapes and sizes, Ag ... -
All-Nanoparticle SnO 2 /TiO 2 Electron-Transporting Layers Processed at Low Temperature for Efficient Thin-Film Perovskite Solar Cells
(2018-10-22)
Article
Open AccessSolution-processed metal halide perovskite materials haverevealed outstanding optoelectronic features that make them uniquely suitedfor photovoltaic applications. Although a rapidprogresshasledtoperformances similar to ... -
An overview of the methods to characterise human bone tissue with particular reference to osteoporosis
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2018-10-31)
Bachelor thesis
Open AccessThe goal of this work is to make an overview of the current methods that allow bone quality assessment, its advantages and drawbacks, as well as its application in the treatment of diseases such as osteoporosis. -
Antibacterial hybrid nanoparticles coating for inhibition of bacterial growth and biofilm formation
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-10-28)
Master thesis
Open AccessContact lenses (CLs) are medical devices widely used for vision correction, cosmetic or therapeutic reasons. CLs are ideal surface for bacteria to adhere and establish antibiotic resistant biofilms, being the Pseudomonas ... -
Antibacterial polyurethane foams with incorporated lignin-capped silver nanoparticles for chronic wound treatment
(2020-02-26)
Article
Open AccessLignin-capped silver nanoparticles were incorporated in situ into polyurethane foams during their polymerization to obtain multifunctional materials suitable for chronic wound dressing. Lignin with increased phenolic ... -
Application of layered nanoparticles in the micromechanical reinforcement and flame retardancy of polymer foams
(Studium Press LLC, 2013)
Part of book or chapter of book
Restricted access - publisher's policyA great deal of attention has been given in the last years to the study of the influence of incorporating nanosized particles and particularly nanoparticles with a flat-like morphology such as nanoclays or layered double ... -
Atmospheric nanocompounds on Lanzarote Island: vehicular exhaust and igneous geologic formation interactions
(2020-09-01)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyAtmosphere contamination management is one of the most important features in pollution risk management. The worldwide rise in tourism increases apprehension about its probable destructive conservation influence on various ... -
Bactericidal properties of copper-Tin nanoparticles on Escherichia coli in a liquid environment
(MDPI AG, 2020-09-01)
Article
Open AccessIn this research, copper-tin alloy nanoparticles were made by a mechanical alloying method and were examined by two well-known and common bactericidal tests, optical density, and colony-forming units count in terms of ... -
Biomaterials based release systems for antimicrobial applications
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-09)
Bachelor thesis
Restricted access - author's decisionL'objectiu d'aquest projecte és desenvolupar pegats de nanofibras i nanopartícules carregades de zinc per a afavorir la regeneració de la pell. El zinc és un ió antibacterià que pot ser utilitzat per a reduir la infecció ... -
Bridging Physical and MAC Layers in Electromagnetic Nanonetworks
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2010-12-20)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open Access
Covenantee: Georgia Institute of TechnologyCatalà: En aquest projecte estudiem la comunicació entre diversos nano-dispositius que configuren una Nanoxarxa Electromagnètica sense cables. Tenint en compte les peculiaritats de la capa física, proposem un mètode d'accés ... -
BSA- and elastin-coated GO, but not collagen-coated GO, enhance the biological performance of alginate hydrogels
(2020-06-11)
Article
Open AccessThe use of embedded cells within alginate matrices is a developing technique with great clinical applications in cell-based therapies. However, one feature that needs additional investigation is the improvement of ... -
Building metamaterials
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10)
Master thesis
120 months embargoThis thesis shows the work done to design, fabricate and characterise the formation of nanostructures built with polystyrene nanospheres (295 nm, 522 nm and 836 nm diameter size) in an attempt to develop all dielectric ... -
Capacity and delay of bacteria-based communication in nanonetworks
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2012-02-10)
Master thesis (pre-Bologna period)
Open Access
Covenantee: Georgia Institute of TechnologyEnglish: the objective is to perform a theoretical analysis of the capacity and the delay on flagellated bacteria communication. -
Caracterización de láminas de materiales compuestos de polietilentereftalato con partículas cerámicas
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2014-09)
Master thesis
Open AccessEn este trabajo se estudia el efecto de la inclusión de micropartículas y nanopartículas de distintos tipos de cerámicas (dióxido de titanio con formas critalinas de rutilo y anatasa, y carburo de silicio)en láminas de ...
