Bayer Resplandis, Jordi (Date of defense: 2013-10-18)
Natural fibers have been used recently as reinforcement of polymer-matrix based composites. The present thesis examines the mechanical properties of high density polyethylene (HDPE) composite reinforced ...
Clariana Orduña, Maria (Date of defense: 2011-12-16)
High pressure processing is a food preservation technique which can be an alternative to heat treatment. Pressurization, in theory, produces changes in organoleptic properties and antioxidant compounds ...
Rodríguez Monteagudo, Manuel (Date of defense: 2015-07-24)
The present PhD work has been done within the research topics of the Laboratory of Paper Engineering and Polymer Materials (LEPAMAP) at the University of Girona. Composite materials from high yield corn ...
Rubio Moreno, Raquel (Date of defense: 2014-10-14)
Fermented meats play an important part in many diets and are very appreciate by the consumer. However, these products are an important source of fat and salt, associated to chronic cardiovascular diseases. ...