Departament d'Enginyeria Química, Agrària i Tecnologia Agroalimentària: Recent submissions
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Quality characteristics of pork bellies with different fat content and their non-destructive prediction by imaging spectroscopy
ENG- Pork is one of the most popular meats worldwide and, in some countries, belly is considered a very important cut; however, it is one of the fattiest cuts. In order to satisfy consumer preferences for leaner products, ...
Organic carbon storage capacity in different soil types of Girona Province under forest, pasture and rapeseed cultivation: implications for carbon sequestration
ENG- The soil is the upper part of the Earth’s crust that irrespective to its little depth allows the organisms life, is a water reserve and nutrients source for plants, owns high buffer capacity but it is not a short-term ...
Synthetic peptides that target key processes of Xylella fastidiosa and its host for the leaf scorch control in almond plants
ENG- Food security is critical for sustaining the growing global population, but it is increasingly threatened by plant diseases that lead to significant food losses. The frequency of emerging and reemerging plant disease ...
Impact of bio-reduced graphene oxide on the anaerobic transformation of emerging pollutants
ENG- Human society has developed around a central pillar that enhances our well-being, increases life expectancy, and improves health. However, while medicines have been instrumental in solving many health issues, they ...
Development and application of new strategies to facilitate informed consumers' food choices
ENG- Food selection and consumption play a fundamental role in the health and well-being of the population. Various studies have shown that people make many food choices every day, and selecting conscious and healthy options ...
Prospecció, identificació i relacions genètiques de les varietats d’olivera (Olea europaea L.) de Catalunya per marcadors moleculars tipus SNPs i SSRs
ENG- Biodiversity is the result and the expression of a historical, ancient natural process. It guarantees the well-being and the equilibrium of the biosphere. Additionally, it represents a possible primary source of ...
Bio-electro CO2 recycling into added value compounds: insights, routes, strategies and performance improvements
ENG- In recent years, the decarbonization of industry has emerged as a key strategy for fostering a sustainable and eco-friendly economy. One promising approach is the conversion of CO2, a major contributor to climate ...
Nanocelulosas producidas por un proceso de oxidación no convencional: interacciones y aplicaciones
ENG- The dependence on petroleum poses environmental problems and limits reserves, while the proliferation of microplastics affects health. This drives the development of renewable and biodegradable biomaterials. Cellulose, ...
Genomics and formulation optimization for enhancing the microbial safety of dry fermented sausages
ENG- Dry fermented sausages (DFS) are traditional meat products with high production and consumption in Mediterranean countries. Microbial communities of DFS vary throughout the production process, providing characteristic ...
Towards energy neutral WWTPs: piloting mainstream partial nitritation AGS and anammox
ENG- Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) play a crucial role in safeguarding public health by treating wastewater before discharge into the environment. However, conventional facilities consume substantial amounts of energy ...
Development of three-dimensional electrochemical systems for the degradation of persistent contaminants and disinfection
ENG- The objective of this thesis is to assess novel electrochemical techniques for the degradation of persistent organic contaminants and water disinfection, focusing on 3D system methodologies. The initial two chapters ...
Obtención y caracterización de hongos asociados a plantas con potencial como bioplaguicidas y biofertilizantes
ENG- Currently, agriculture requires products to protect crops against pests and diseases. Due to the problems generated by chemical synthesis products, such as the negative impact on the environment and on people's health, ...
Development and scale-up of vacuum UV-based advanced oxidation to degrade aqueous organic micropollutants
ENG- The degradation of organic micropollutants is crucial for the realization of sustainable (re)use of water. Advanced oxidation processes (AOP) are often chosen for this purpose. One such widely applied AOP is UV/H2O2 ...
Towards the use of new tools based on non-invasive technologies and mathematical modelling for improving quality and microbiological safety of dry-cured ham
ENG- Dry-cured ham is consumed all around the world and it is very appreciated by its organoleptic characteristics. Although it is a very typical product from the Mediterranean area, dry-cured ham production extends to ...
Use of oscillating electromagnetic fields in the processing of viscous vegetable homogenates
ENG- Industrial thermal treatment of liquid foods is often carried out by tunnel pasteurization, or continuous-flow pasteurization by putting the food material in indirect contact with hot water or steam in a way that ...
Formation of disinfection by-products in drinking waters: a combination of advanced analytical techniques and modelization
ENG- Potabilization aims to ensure the quality of drinking water, access to which has been considered a fundamental right since 2010. However, there are still some unknowns behind the entire process that hinder its ...
New technological strategies for dairy products valorization
ENG- The food industry is increasingly demanding more efficient and sustainable strategies to improve the quality of the final products, as well as to reduce energy consumption throughout food processing. The main objective ...
Greywater reuse: decentralized treatment with forward osmosis and hydroponic systems
To address the challenges of freshwater scarcity caused by climate change, population growth, and inadequate water management, a shift towards circular economy is essential. This is especially important in water-scarce ...
Electrochemical degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) using innovative graphene-based nanostructered materials
The ubiquitous presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aquatic environments has emerged as a global concern. PFAS are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that have been a staple in hundreds of ...
Operation and control of high rate activated sludge process in urban wastewater treatment plants
This doctoral thesis focuses on the High Rate Activated Sludge (HRAS) process, which emerges as an alternative to the primary clarifier in activated sludge systems (CAS) to reduce energy consumption, analysing its effects ...
