Departament d'Enginyeria Química
Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
Concepts, perspectives and implications of a hybrid system made of nucleic acids biopolymers and hydroxyapatite mineral
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-11-08)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe origin of building blocks of life and how life thrived on Earth remains a topic of high interest for researchers of the Origin of Life. In this thesis, we deal with concepts, perspectives and implications of the system ... -
Integration of nanofiltration and diffusion dialysis for the sustainable management of acidic liquid wastes
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-12-17)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessNowadays mining and hydrometallurgical industries generate a considerable amount of acidic liquid wastes (ALWs), which are characterised by a low pH and the presence of metals (e.g. Fe, Cu, Zn and Rare Earth Elements (REEs) ... -
Avaluació d'alternatives industrials per a l'obtenció de nous materials que valoritzen residus queratínics
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-11-25)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThe worldwide poultry industry generates a large amount of wastes which, accordingly to the current law, are mostly discarded. These wastes include chicken feathers, keratin structures which 109.056.179 ton were generated ... -
Smart hybrid nanomaterials for biomimetic membranes
(Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2019-11-11)
Doctoral thesis
Open AccessThis thesis focuses on the preparation of nanomaterials made of proteins and polymers. Even though the technology has advanced in the last decades to design new devices at the atomic scale, researchers are still inspired ...
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