Departament d'Enginyeria Química
Recent Submissions
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Study on adsorption behavior of rare earth elements onto magnetic nanocomposites of carboxymethyl chitosan, alginate and novel biodegradable polyamide
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-16)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessRare Earth Elements (REEs) are known as the remarkable components in many technologies that are driving the modern world. They are widely used in chemical engineering, permanent magnets, fluorescent lighting, sensors, cell ... -
Rare earth elements recovery from E-wastes by solvent extraction and supported liquid membrane processes
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-11-28)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessNowadays, rare earth elements (REEs) have gained importance due to their indispensable and critical use in many high-tech industries like hybrid cars, fluorescent lamps, flat screen televisions, mobile phones, disc drives ... -
Decision support strategies for the efficient implementation of circular economy principles in process systems
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-03-26)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessEconomic growth at any expense is no longer an option. Awareness of the growing human footprint is crucial to face the problems that the impoverishment of ecosystems is causing and will cause in the future. One of the key ... -
Infrared image processing tools for automated aerial remote sensing of active wildland fires
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-30)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessForest fires are natural phenomena essential for ecosystem balance. However, their impact on society is increasing. Emergency managers are facing unprecedented crises producing massive evacuations, numerous casualties and ... -
Use of mathematical methods in the resolution of chemical engineering problems
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-27)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThis thesis consists of a compendium of five works that illustrate the utilization of selected mathematical methods to solve specific chemical engineering problems. Hence, the thesis is intended to cover both, a review of ... -
Development of novel techniques of advanced transport characterization of membranes
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-10-01)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessOptimization of membrane separation processes rely on the accurate determination of some parameters related to membrane structure, chemistry, morphology or transport mechanism. Therefore, membrane characterization is ... -
Aplicación de la fermentación láctica como estrategia de transformación y valoración de matrices vegetales
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-12-03)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessIn Colombia, strategies are being promoted to increase fruit and vegetable production, in order to take advantage of agricultural potential. However, there are also high food losses, low consumption and low transformation. ... -
Hydroxyapatite-based materials for smart antitumor drug delivery systems, endocytic pathways and endosomal trafficking : polymers and biopolymers
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-10-28)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessDevelopment of new drug molecule is expensive and time consuming. Improving safety efficacy ratio of “old” drugs has been attempted using different methods such as individualizing drug therapy, dose titration, and therapeutic ... -
Resines acríliques modificades com a nous productes de readobament i/o adobament sense formol ni fenol
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2020-07-24)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe leather manufacturing process consists of a sequence of complex chemical reactions and mechanical processes that allow turning skin, a putrefiable by-product of alimentary industry, into leather, a stable high-value-added ... -
Towards the recovery of rare earth elements from end-of-life products : hydrometallurgical routes and mathematical modelling of extraction systems
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-11-27)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe rare earth elements (REEs) are essential ingredients for the development of modern industry and the transition to a more sustainable economy model. The unique physicochemical features of these elements, such as their ... -
Advanced oxidation process models for optimisation and decision making support in water management
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-06-20)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe objective of this thesis is contributing to the development of a systematic modelling approach for a more efficient and sustainable water management. The main aim is introducing Chemical and Process System Engineering ... -
Validation of CFD codes for risk analysis of accidental hydrocarbon fires
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-12-13)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessAccidental releases of flammable hydrocarbons in chemical process industries can trigger severe hazards: explosions, fires, and dispersion of toxic vapour clouds. Explosions and toxic releases may injure people within large ...
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