Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya: Recent submissions
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Leak supervision in water distribution networks based on model-based and data-driven approaches
(English) This dissertation intends to provide a methodology for leak supervision in the water distribution network (WDN), focusing on detecting, estimating, and locating leaks in the system. Additionally, sensor placement ...
Modelling and vibration control for a submerged piezoelectric cantilever beam
(English) In this thesis, the dynamic model for the piezoelectric cantilever beam is build by using partial differential equation (PDE). To facilitate the parameter estimation procedure and the controller design, a simplified ...
Modelling and control of high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells for combined heat and power comfort applications
(English) In this thesis, a model predictive control-based energy management system for a specific house powered by a high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell is presented. Fuel cells and combined heat and power ...
Comportamiento eléctrico de los compuestos de carbono (CFRP): implicaciones para el modelado y fabricación de palas de aerogenerador con elementos estructurales que incorporan compuestos de CFRP
(English) Carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRP) have been introduced in a very significant way in all areas of industry and the wind energy sector has been no exception. Due to the size of today's wind turbines and the ...
Obtaining and ennobling of cottonised hemp fibres for textile substrates
(English) The main objective of this work has been to obtain fibres and subsequently yarns and fabrics that are suitable for textile applications, through the cottonisation of an agricultural by-product of hemp (Cannabis ...
Poisson structures on moduli spaces and group actions
(English) In this thesis, we study Poisson Structures on Moduli Spaces and Group actions. In particular, we focus on b^m-symplectic structures that can be seen both as symplectic structures with singularities and a particular ...
Novel quantum interactions between light and dense atomic media
(English) The interface between light and cold atomic ensembles is a fundamental platform to unravel the quantum world and develop quantum technological applications. Its success relies on the simple idea that the efficiency ...
Diseño de un sistema de realidad mixta para la puesta en valor de sitios arqueológicos : caso de estudio: complejo piramidal de Cochasquí Ecuador
(English) This research work shows the design of a Mixed Reality (MR) system and its application in a case study. It aims to contribute to the solution of interpretation problems that frequently affect visitors to archeological ...
Few-shot 3D reconstruction of body parts with deep neural networks
(English) In this thesis, we study the problem of reconstructing objects from a concrete category in 3D when few images are available as input, i.e. less than 10. We apply our findings to digitalizing human body parts such ...
Photonic circuits for wireless applications in the microwave, millimeter wave and terahertz bands
(English) This thesis focuses on the emission, processing and detection of electromagnetic radiation in applications where the use of established technologies may limit the achievable frequency or bandwidth. Leveraging ...
Optimization of the bioplastics production from cyanobacteria
(English) Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is one of the most interesting alternatives to conventional plastics, because it has similar properties to polypropylene, it is more biodegradable than other bioplastics, it has really ...
Multifunctional optical surfaces for optoelectronic devices
(English) Highly transparent optical surfaces with anti-reflection (AR) and self-cleaning properties have the potential to increase performance in a wide range of applications, such as display screens, photovoltaic cells ...
Integration of advanced wastewater treatment and reclamation technologies for organic micropollutants removal and promote water reuse
(English) Climate change and overpopulation are responsible for more frequent droughts, and the imbalance in the water resources management leads to a greater competition in the exploitation of freshwater sources. The ...
Low-power high-channel-count CMOS ROICs for multiplexed arrays of graphene transistors in large-area µECoG
(English) There is an increasing interest on the development of neural interfaces able to decipher the neural activity across multiple regions of the brain. The ultimate goal is understanding how the underlying brain ...
Modeling of emerging organic contaminants during artificial aquifer recharge, transport, degradation and risk associated
(English) Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) is a key strategy to increase freshwater resources in many regions facing water scarcity. The success of a MAR facility implies both technical (water quality and quantity as main ...
Development of an in vitro three-dimensional colorectal cancer model using cell-derived extracellular matrices
(English) Oncogenic pathologies are the second leading cause of death worldwide only after cardiovascular diseases. It is estimated that, by 2030, the number of patients diagnosed with this disease will increase by nearly ...
Cold plasma-derived oxidative stress for osteosarcoma therapy
(English) This thesis is framed in the ERC Starting Grant Project “Atmospheric Pressure plAsma meets biomaterials for bone Cancer HEaling (APACHE)”. The APACHE Project aims at evaluating plasma technology as therapy against ...
Poly(lactic acid) blends and copolyesters with advanced properties for biomedical applications
(English) Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a biobased, biodegradable and biocompatible polymer. Because of that, it is a polymer that generates a great interest in the research and development of new advanced materials. Among ...
Towards a domain specific language for computational fluid dynamics in HPC
(English) High-Performance Computing (HPC) evolves vertiginously. Supercomputers are increasingly powerful and complex machines that require deep expertise to be well-exploited. Currently, scientists develop HPC codes ...
Comprehensive monitoring of the injured brain by hybrid diffuse optics: towards brain-oriented theranostics
(English) In the intensive care, the multimodal monitoring of the patient is crucial. The systemic physiology is routinely and comprehensively monitored but the practical monitoring of the brain is lacking. Hybrid diffuse ...
