Browsing Department of Chemical Engineering Graduate Theses by Title
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Imidazolium Ionomer Derivatives of Isobutylene-Rich Elastomers: Thermosets, Emulsions, Filler Composites and Clay Nanocomposites
(2013-12-11)Ionomers are valued for their exceptional physical properties, antimicrobial activity and superior adhesion to high surface energy solids and polymer blend components. Carboxylate, or sulfonate derivatives, of ethylene-rich ... -
Imidazolium Ionomer Derivatives of Poly(isobutylene-co-isoprene)
(2011-02-03)The allylic bromide functionality in brominated poly(isoprene-co-isobutylene) rubber (BIIR) reacted readily to nucleophilic substitution by imidazole-derivatives. When reacted with the rubber, alkylimidazoles formed a ... -
Improved recipes for leuco-crystal violet micelle gel dosimeters
An optimized recipe for a radiochromic micelle (RM) leuco-crystal violet (LCV) gel dosimeter was proposed using full-factorial designed experiments and model-based optimization. Linear regression models were used to optimize ... -
Improved Recipes for Polymer Gel Dosimeters Containing N-Isopropylacrylamide
(2008-12-17)Experimental studies were undertaken to improve the radiation dose response and ease of manufacture of polymer gel dosimeters that use N-isopropyl acrylamide (NIPAM) as the monomer. An alternative carageenan gelling agent ... -
Improvement of Biofuel Fermentation Processes With Use of Poly(vinyldodecylimidazolium bromide) for In-situ Product Removal
The production of biofuels through fermentation has become increasingly important due to the need for sustainable energy sources. The fermentation processes of ethanol and n-butanol, by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and ... -
In Vitro Assessment of Bone and Cartilage Stimulating Peptides
(2016-04-11)Spinal fusion is an effective and one of the most commonly used surgeries to treat intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) related low back pain. However, non-fusion still occurs in about 10-15% of the clinical cases. The ... -
In Vitro Simulation of In Vivo Performance of Oral Dosed Nanoparticulate Insulin
(2013-08-26)The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors, which affect insulin release and stability in simulated gastrointestinal fluid that ultimately will reduce the bioavailability of insulin in a nanoparticulate oral delivery ... -
Indirect Co-culture of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells and Nucleus Pulposus Cells for Intervertebral Disc Regeneration Using Peptide-Conjugated Hydrogels
(2015-11-06)Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a main cause of chronic low back pain, which results in significant economic loss to society and compromised life quality of patients. Traditional treatments of IVDD include ... -
Influence of Novel Zwitterionic Grafts on the Properties of Polypropylene, Ethylene-Propylene Rubber and their Blends
(2015-07-06)Polyampholyte derivatives of ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR-g-PA) and polypropylene (PP-g-PA) were prepared through the reaction a tertiary amino alcohol, 2- [2-(dimethylamino)ethoxy]ethanol (DMAEE), with maleated ... -
Injectable Delivery System Based on 5-Ethylene Ketal-ε -Caprolactone for the Delivery of VEGF and HGF for Treating Critical Limb Ischemia
(2012-05-23)The aim of this thesis is to determine the feasibility of an injectable delivery system based on 5-ethylene ketal ε-caprolactone for localized delivery of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and hepatocyte growth ... -
An Injectable Hydrophobic Delivery Formulation Based on Poly(Trimethylene Carbonate) for Therapeutic Angiogenesis
The aim of this thesis was to determine the feasibility of an injectable delivery formulation based on low molecular weight poly(trimethylene carbonate) (PTMC) for localized delivery of vascular endothelial growth factor ... -
Integrated real-time optimization and model predictive control under parametric uncertainties
(2008-08-14)The actualization of real-time economically optimal process operation requires proper integration of real-time optimization (RTO) and dynamic control. This dissertation addresses the integration problem and provides a ... -
Integration of Extremum Seeking and Model Predictive Control for Discrete Time Systems
(2014-07-16)This thesis considers a time-varying extremum seeking control algorithm that adjusts set-points provided to a model predictive controller for a vapour compression system. While perturbation-based extremum seeking methods ... -
Investigation of adipose-derived stem cells for applications in cardiac regeneration: cell source characterization and the effect of cardiac ECM on cardiomyogenesis
(2015-03-19)Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality in the world and stem cell therapy has shown promise for its treatment. Focusing on adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs), numerous aspects still need to be investigated, ... -
An Investigation of Antimicrobial Properties of Grafoid Inc. Graphene Coatings
Graphene materials have been the center of attention due to their physicochemical properties. Moreover, in the past decade, these materials have attracted increasing attention because of their antimicrobial properties. A ... -
Investigation of Copper Wire-Mediated Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization
(2014-09-26)Copper wire mediated controlled living radical polymerization (CLRP) is a powerful tool that provides numerous opportunities for the development of new materials. It requires low catalyst loading and mild reaction conditions, ... -
Investigation of Hydroisomerization Catalysts and Reaction Conditions to produce Branched-Chain Fatty Acids
Fatty acids (FAs) from vegetable oils can be used as feed to produce renewable hydrocarbons and bio-lubricants. Naturally occurring FAs are, however, susceptible to oxidative attack and have operating temperature limitations ... -
Investigation of the Colloidal Behaviour of Carbon Black and Perfluorosulfonated Ionomer in Various Solvents
(2016-02-29)This thesis investigates the interactions between ionomer and carbon black in solution as influenced by different ink parameters. The motivation for this work is to collect necessary data that would lead toward the ... -
Investigation of the Effects of Biofouling on the Hydraulic Properties of Wells in Fractured Bedrock Aquifers
(2007-12-18)The objective of this study is to improve the understanding of the effect of biofilm growth and biofouling on well performance in a fractured rock aquifer. The study was conducted by investigating biofouling in several ... -
Investigations of Asphaltene-Metal Interactions
(2008-02-11)Asphaltenes are the most polar fraction of petroleum that can precipitate due to changes in pressure, temperature and composition which may be encountered during petroleum production and transportation. The precipitated ...