Structural system identification by dynamic observability technique 

    Peng, Tian (Fecha de defensa: 2021-05-21)

    Structure system identification (SSI) can be classified as static and dynamic depending on the type of excitation. SSI by Observability Method (OM) using static tests was proposed and analyzed to address the observability ...

    The structure and dynamics of complex microbe-host interaction networks 

    Björk, Johannes (Fecha de defensa: 2016-06-03)

    Microbes form intricate and intimate relationships with most animals and plants, many of which are crucial for host development, health and functioning. Microbe--host symbiotic associations are poorly explored in comparison ...

    Structure discovery techniques for circuit design and process model visualization 

    San Pedro Martín, Javier de (Fecha de defensa: 2017-10-27)

    Graphs are one of the most used abstractions in many knowledge fields because of the easy and flexibility by which graphs can represent relationships between objects. The pervasiveness of graphs in many disciplines means ...

    Structure-activity investigation on laccases by computational and site directed mutagenesis studies 

    Delavari, Azar (Fecha de defensa: 2016-12-01)

    Laccases belong to multi copper oxidase enzyme family (EC 1.10.3.2). Their capacity to oxidíze a wide range of substrates makes them very attractive for the industry and are growing in importance for environmentally-friendly ...

    Structure-function studies of bombesin and bradykinin receptors and their ligands for new therapeutic opportunities 

    Rasaeifar, Bahareh (Fecha de defensa: 2020-12-10)

    G-protein coupled receptors represents the largest family of membrane protein in eukaryotes cells with more than 800 members. The reason of their importance lies in their function, being responsible for the primary mechanism ...

    Studies on organic solar cells based on small-molecules : tetraphenyldibenzoperiflanthene and fullerene C70 

    Galindo Lorente, Sergi (Fecha de defensa: 2015-11-18)

    This work deals with the research on organic solar cells based on small-molecules semiconductors. In particular, organic solar cells of this thesis have been used tetraphenyldibenzoperiflanthene as donor material and ...

    Study and application of spectral monitoring techniques for optical network optimization 

    Locatelli, Fabiano (Fecha de defensa: 2021-11-18)

    One of the possible ways to address the constantly increasing amount of heterogeneous and variable internet traffic is the evolution of the current optical networks towards a more flexible, open, and disaggregated paradigm. ...

    Study and characterisation of surface integrity modification after ultrasonic vibration-assisted ball burnishing 

    Jerez Mesa, Ramón (Fecha de defensa: 2018-03-02)

    This dissertation is an experimental research project into the mechanical effects of the ultrasonic vibration-assisted ball burnishing process on the surface integrity of surfaces machined through ball-end milling. Due to ...

    Study and characterization of mechanical properties of wood-PLA composite (Timberfill) material parts built through fused filament fabrication 

    Zandi, Mohammad Damous (Fecha de defensa: 2020-07-17)

    This research is based upon the additive manufacturing (AM) technology which aims to study the mechanical properties of innovative commercial wood-PLA composite material (Timberfill) and characterize its behavior. Specifically ...

    Study and characterization of microstructural and physio-chemical properties of potato products for 3D food printing 

    Dankar, Iman Talal (Fecha de defensa: 2019-01-09)

    3D food printing is a precise digitalized process that is based on monitoring the characteristics of the printed substrate in accordance with the process parameters. In this thesis mashed potatoes were first mixed with ...

    Study and optimisation of copper bioleaching process for electronic waste valorisation 

    Benzal Montes, Eva (Fecha de defensa: 2021-01-28)

    In the current economical context, the use of waste material with economic potential should be a priority. In this sense, the increasing production of electrical and electronic equipment waste (WEEE) makes these materials ...

    Study and validation of data structures with missing values. Application to survival analysis 

    Serrat i Piè, Carles (Fecha de defensa: 2001-05-21)

    En aquest treball tractem tres metodologies diferents -no paramètrica, paramètrica i semiparamètrica- per tal de considerar els patrons de dades amb valors no observats en un context d'anàlisi de la supervivència. Les dues ...

    Study for poly[(R)-3-hydroxybutyrate] production by bacterial strains and its modification for drug delivery systems 

    Rodríguez Contreras, Alejandra (Fecha de defensa: 2013-06-06)

    Nowadays biopolymers are a good alternative to petrochemical polymers. One of these biopolymers is Poly[(R)-3- Hydroxybutyrate] (PHB) which is produced from renewable resources by various microorganisms and, after its use ...

    Study of a Compton camera based on CsI(Tl) scintillator bars for radiological environmental imaging 

    Rodríguez, María D. (Fecha de defensa: 2020-10-26)

    Compton cameras are used for radiological imaging, which can be useful in environmental applications and especially in determining the position of hidden sources. Current Compton cameras are based on pixelated detectors ...

    Study of a hybrid system : Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor-Membrane Bioreactor (MBBR-MBR) in the treatment and reuse of textile industrial effluents 

    Yang, Xuefei (Fecha de defensa: 2021-07-06)

    Textile wastewater often shows high color concentration, containing a large range of organic chemicals, with high chemical oxygen demand as well as hard-degradation materials. Therefore, understanding and developing effective ...

    Study of compatibilization methods for high density polyethylene and ground tyre rubber : exploring new route to recycle scrap tyres 

    Casas Carné, María del Pilar (Fecha de defensa: 2010-03-25)

    Cotxes, camions, tractors, avions... tots necessiten els neumàtics com a component imprescindible per al seu funcionament. Malauradament, degut al desgast per ús, els neumàtics tenen una vida útil limitada que obliga a ...

    Study of conductive polymers, biomolecules and their hybrids through computational approaches 

    Triguero Enguídanos, Jordi (Fecha de defensa: 2019-03-08)

    In this thesis, different theoretical approaches designed to study a wide interval of length- and/or time-scales have been used to examine the microscopic properties of chemical systems with varying degrees of complexity ...

    A study of cortical network models with realistic connectivity 

    Vegué, Marina (Fecha de defensa: 2018-03-23)

    Structure is fundamental in shaping the types of computations that neuronal circuits can perform. Explaining the laws that determine the connectivity properties of brain networks and their implications in neuronal dynamics ...

    Study of Denitrification and Reductive Dechlorination Processes Applied to Groundwater Bioremediation 

    Calderer Perich, Montserrat (Fecha de defensa: 2010-06-23)

    La present tesi es basa en l'estudi dels processos de bioremediació com a tecnologies de descontaminació d'aqüífers.<br/>Concretament, es pretén estudiar la desnitrificació i la decloració reductiva com a tecnologies de ...

    Study of early stages of Alzheimer's disease using magnetic resonance imaging 

    Casamitjana Díaz, Adrià (Fecha de defensa: 2019-12-20)

    Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that constitutes the most common dementia pathology. It represents a global epidemic that expands exponentially as the life expectancy increases with no yet useful ...