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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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, ...