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Effects of collagen matrix architecture in different biomedical applications
(2020-07-24)
The extracellular matrix (ECM) is one critical component of the tissue microenvironment that regulates many cellular functions, providing biochemical and biomechanical cues for tissue development and function. Collagen is ...
Hierarchical porous carbon-zeolite composites materials for the adsorption of contaminants of emerging concern from water
(2021-03-23)
The steady and unnoticed rise of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) into different water sources results in a tremendous challenge regarding its efficient, systematic, and coherent mitigation. Its recalcitrant presence, ...
Real-time monitoring of pharmaceutical formulations within continuous process units for tablet manufacturing
(2021-03-18)
This dissertation describes the advancements in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) through developing and implementing strategies for real-time monitoring of drug concentrations in flowing powder blends, analyzing the ...
Advanced process control of a fluid bed dryer granulator using near infrared sensing technology: An educational tool
(2020-12-11)
In this work, the design of an advanced process control strategy for a batch fluid bed dryer was achieved. This accomplishment will become an educational tool for the Center for Pharmaceutical Development and Learning ...
Selective hydrodeoxygenation of biomass-derived oxygenates over heterogeneous Mo-based catalysts
(2021-07)
The development of catalytic pathways to produce commodity chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass is promising for substituting non-renewable fossil feedstock use. This dissertation studied the catalytic performance of ...
Effect of initial formulation conditions, process parameters and equipment design on wet granulation
(2020-07-24)
Ease of administration and handling are some of the reasons to keep solid oral dosage forms as the presentation of predilection for today’s medicines. Today, pharmaceutical companies are looking for more efficient processes ...
Synthesis and characterization of sulfonated amine block copolymer membranes for fuel cells and specialty separations applications
(2021-07-09)
This work focuses on the synthesis and characterization of block copolymers membranes with multi-ionic domains to analyze the effect of the morphological and chemical changes on the transport properties for their use in ...
Pickering liquid crystal emulsions: Influence of mixed-monolayer protected gold nanoparticles on colloidal stability and surfactant-induced ordering transitions
(2021-04-13)
Liquid crystal (LC) droplets dispersed in aqueous phases (e.g., LC-in-water emulsions) provide a versatile platform for the design of droplet-based LC sensors that can respond to the presence of chemical and biological ...
Influence of surface composition on functionalized gold nanoparticle adsorption to the oil/water interface
(2021-07)
The studies presented in this thesis focused on investigating the influence of surface composition on the adsorption and self-assembly of nanoparticles at the toluene/water interface, as a step towards generating knowledge ...
Porous coordination pillared layer networks: Hysteretic gas adsorption and functionalization for superior CO2 uptake
(2020-02-03)
Porous coordination polymers (PCPs) are crystals holding pore sizes and shapes with tremendous capabilities for carbon capture based on adsorption. Coordination pillared layer networks, with copper as central node, Cu2+-CPL-n, ...