Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Recent submissions
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Development of algorithms for enhancing numerical simulations in CFD & HT: conjugate heat transfer, moving bodies, indoor air quality, and thermal energy storage
(English) This thesis consists of the enhancement of numerical simulations in CFD \& HT (Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer). The contents are divided into three blocks: CFD numerical methods, indoor air quality, ...
Phycobiliprotein production with cyanobacteria-rich cultures and microbiomes
(English) Phycobiliproteins are pigments found in cyanobacteria, which are exploited in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. However, the large-scale production of these bio-based products has high production ...
Diseño de un modelo integrado para el empoderamiento individual y el apoyo social en la gestión del conocimiento de enfermedades crónicas
(English) This transdisciplinary research focuses on knowledge management and human capital development in the context of chronic diseases, investigating mechanisms of empowerment in virtual communities. Living with a ...
Barocaloric and multicaloric effects under hydrostatic pressure and electric field
(English) At present, HFC refrigerants with a global warming potential of thousands of times that of CO2, are widely used in air conditioners and, refrigerators. Due to lack of maintenance and poor management, and low or ...
Influence of interfacial bonding behavior on the compressive performance of sprayed mortar reinforced masonry walls
(English) This thesis investigates the adhesion behavior between sprayed mortar and masonry substrates, focusing on the influence of compressive strength, mortar age, and surface roughness on adhesion strength. Through ...
Exploring dissipative systems with non-Hermitian modulations
(English) The aim of this thesis is to explore the effect of non-Hermitian potentials in different nonlinear systems. Specifically, in the different sections of this work we focus on the stabilisation of various states. ...
Sustainability assessment of double-skin facades: improving thermal and visual comfort by applying parametric design panels on adaptive façade in refurbishment educational building at Mediterranean climate
(English) This dissertation investigates the role of Double-Skin Façades (DSFs) in promoting sustainable building practices, focusing on their influence on energy efficiency, thermal and visual comfort, and social dynamics, ...
Continuous-discrete numerical modeling of the thermomechanical behavior of granular media supported by experimental campaign
(English) Granular materials, ranging from soils and food grains to construction aggregates and pharmaceutical powders, are prevalent in both natural and industrial contexts. Their complex physical behavior, which can ...
Functional similarity between feature lists based on the joint enrichment of the gene ontology terms
(English) The advent of omics technologies, such as high-throughput experiments, has revolutionized modern biology. They allow the study of the behavior of hundreds of features (such as genes, proteins, or metabolites) ...
Active online characterization of lithium-ion batteries
(English) Lithium-ion cells are commonly used in a variety of applications today. Depending on the power and energy requirements of the application, several cells are interconnected. Due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors, ...
Estudio de la influencia de los fenómenos de interacción suelo-estructura en la respuesta sísmica de estructuras típicas de acero con arriostramientos concéntricos
(English) Steel concentrically braced frames (CBF) are considered efficient in resisting lateral forces because they provide high lateral strength and stiffness, which is particularly beneficial in seismic zones. However, ...
Estudio de la función visual en pacientes afectos de NF1 con y sin glioma de la vía óptica
(English) Neurofibromatoses (NF) are a group of three related but genetically distinct disorders of the nervous system that cause tumors to grow around nerves. The tumors originate in the cells that make up the myelin ...
Autonomous diagnostic systems: design of sensors capable of recognizing and releasing biomolecules
(English) This Ph.D. thesis delves into the realm of electrochemical biosensors, pivotal devices enabling the sensitive and timely detection of diverse biomolecules. Specifically, it explores the critical role of biosensors ...
Desarrollo de nuevas estructuras laminares de nanocelulosa con propiedades avanzadas para el packaging
(English) Changes in the use of raw materials and major lifestyle changes in first world societies have driven the massive use of petroleum-based materials in a wide range of applications. Plastic waste has become pervasive ...
A new approach for end of life estimations in electric vehicle batteries: maximizing battery usage
(English) The adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) requires careful management of their resource-intensive batteries to make sure that the transition does not come at a high environmental cost. Technological advancements ...
Syntactic privacy in continuous data publishing
(English) The issue of data sharing and the protection of individual privacy is a significant challenge in modern society. The concept of privacy preserving data publishing addresses this problem by enabling the sharing ...
Hans Scharoun y la ciudad orgánica: otra mirada al fenómeno urbano moderno
(English) German architect Hans Scharoun's (1893-1972) body of work (written, drawn and constructed) pays careful attention to the urban phenomenon of the modern city. One of the aims of this study is to indicate Scharoun's ...
Proposal and evaluation of connectivity solutions for beyond 5G radio access networks
(English) In the context of the fifth generation (5G) of mobile communications, the number of connected devices is expected to increase substantially compared to previous systems (e.g., LTE). Similarly, more stringent user ...
Advanced nanoantenna platforms for enhanced single-molecule detection at high concentrations
(English) The ability to study the dynamics of individual biomolecules is crucial to understanding the complex organization of biological systems beyond what can be learned from ensemble averages. These single-molecule ...
Reestructuración urbana de la región hidrológica 36 Nazas - Aguanaval, México: modelos agroproductivos y sus sistemas hidrográficos
(English) Hydrological Region 36 (RH36) is one of the 37 hydrological regions identified in Mexico by the National Water Commission. Within this region lie the basins of the Nazas and Aguanaval rivers, two endorheic rivers ...
