Browsing Department of Chemical Engineering Graduate Theses by Title
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Benders Decomposition-based Global Optimization for Natural Gas and Power Flow Systems
(2016-04-28)Mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) framework has been attracting more and more attention since late last century. It can be applied to address various process systems engineering problems, such as process design ... -
The biological treatment of synthetic fracking fluid in an extractive membrane bioreactor: selective transport and biodegradation of hydrophobic and hydrophilic contaminants
Hydraulic fracturing involves the use of horizontal drilling techniques and high-pressure liquid injections to stimulate the production of natural gas through the resultant micro-fracturing networks in tight formations. ... -
Biomimetic Scaffolds for Ligament Tissue Engineering
(2012-01-11)The primary objective of my thesis was to investigate the effect of crimp-like fibrous scaffolds on bovine fibroblasts and to develop a scaffold for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tissue engineering. To achieve this ... -
The Bioproduction of L-phenylacetylcarbinol in solid-liquid two phase partitioning bioreactors
(2010-08-26)Biphasic systems such as two-phase partitioning bioreactors (TPPBs) have been used to alleviate biological inhibition by sequestering inhibitory compounds within an immiscible phase. The use of solid polymer beads as this ... -
Characterization and Cell-Seeding of Decellularized Adipose Tissue Foams for Wound Healing
(2014-09-17)Chronic wounds are common among diabetic patients and they are a leading cause of foot amputations. The standard of care has not been successful in healing these wounds so alternative cell-based approaches are being ... -
Characterization and Processing of Lignocellulosic Biomass in Ionic Liquids
(2011-05-26)In the last decade there has been increasing research interest in the value of bio-sourced materials from lignocellulosic biomass. The dissolution of cellulose by ionic liquids (ILs) has led to investigations including the ... -
The Characterization of a Weakly Basic Chemisorbent Polyacrylamide Hydrogel for its Applicability to Downstream Succinic Acid Recovery
Commercial bioproduction of succinic acid has been stimulated by its use as a precursor in the synthesis of commodity chemicals, and the benefits of bioproduction compared to traditional chemical synthesis. However, ... -
Characterization of Bioactive Components in Decellularized Adipose Tissue Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering
(2014-01-03)In previous in vitro and in vivo studies, decellularized adipose tissue (DAT) has demonstrated unique bioactivity, but little is known about the bioactive components preserved in the decellularized scaffold. With the goal ... -
The Characterization of Bovine Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Conventional and Co-culture Environments for Tissue Engineering
(2011-03-10)Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) have been extensively investigated for their applicability in the field of tissue engineering due to their multi-lineage differentiation potential and the convenience of cell acquisition. ... -
Characterization of Thermo-Fluid Transport Properties of Coated and Uncoated Open-Cell Metal Foam Monoliths
(2011-12-13)An improved steady-state method combining experiment and mathematical modelling has been developed to characterize the scalable convective heat transfer coefficient, hvol [W*m^(-3)*K^(-1)], of uncoated and catalyst-support ... -
Cloud-Based Model Predictive Control: Establishing a Fully Distributed Architecture for Nonlinear MPC
Over the last two decades, distributed model predictive control (MPC) has become an increasingly popular research topic. Distributed MPC constitutes a valuable tool, providing computationally efficient optimal control ... -
Co-delivery of Growth Factor-Loaded Microspheres and Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in A Gel Matrix for Cartilage Repair
(2011-06-10)Co-delivery of the embedded growth factor-loaded microspheres and adult stem cells in a hydrogel matrix was studied for its potential as a cell-based therapeutic strategy for cartilage regeneration in partial thickness ... -
A Combined Gas-Phase and Surface Reaction Mechanistic Model of Diesel Surrogate Reforming for SOFC Application
(2013-04-24)This study presents a detailed gas-phase and surface kinetic model for n-tetradecane autothermal reforming to deconvolute the complex reaction network that provides the mechanistic understanding of reforming chemistry in ... -
Components of Oils Sands Process Water Involved in Toxicity, Estrogenicity and Biodegradation
(2015-02-25)To process one m3 of oil sands, four m3 of oil sands process wastewater (OSPW) is produced. OSPW is a mixture of compounds including hundreds of different naphthenic acids (NAs) which are considered to the major toxicity ... -
Composite Bioscaffolds for Adipose Tissue Engineering
(2012-01-18)A composite bioscaffold was constructed by encapsulating human decellularized adipose tissue (DAT) within a photopolymerized polysaccharide hydrogel towards the goal of forming an injectable scaffold for adipose tissue ... -
Composites of Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes With Polypropylene and Thermoplastic Olefin Blends Prepared by Melt Compounding
(2013-10-02)Composites of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) with polypropylene (PP) and thermoplastic olefins (TPOs) were prepared by melt compounding. Two non-covalent functionalization methods were employed to improve nanotube ... -
A comprehensive kinetic mode for high temperature free radical production of styrene/methacrylate/acrylate resins
(2010-04-29)Acrylic resins, synthesized from a mixture of monomers selected from the methacrylate, acrylate and styrene families, are the base polymer components for many automotive coatings due to their excellent chemical and mechanical ... -
Computational Analysis of the Reacting Flow in the Catalyst Coating of a Reformer Using a Multiscale Approach
(2015-07-31)This research presents a multi-scale analysis of the transport and reaction processes in the catalyst coating of a reformer to optimize the catalyst coating microstructure for methane steam reforming. A multi-scale methodology ... -
Considerations on the use of Impedance Spectroscopy for the Detection of Virions Trapped in Quadrupolar Microelectrode Arrays
(2011-05-27)The impedance response of a quadrupolar microelectrode array was studied over a wide frequency range to determine whether particles captured at the center of the array could be detected impedimetrically. The microelectrode ... -
Constrained extremum-seeking control in discrete-time with application to liquefier unit power minimization
(2016-04-26)Given the increasing complexity of engineering systems, difficulties are often met in developing models that describe these systems accurately. If the model is used for the purpose of optimization, the true plant optimum ...