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Recent Submissions

Cold plasma-derived oxidative stress for osteosarcoma therapy 

Mateu Sanz, Miguel (Date of defense: 2022-06-13)

(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 ...

Development of an in vitro three-dimensional colorectal cancer model using cell-derived extracellular matrices 

Rubí Sans, Gerard (Date of defense: 2022-06-10)

(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 ...

Modelo sistémico del proceso proyectual para una ingeniería que diseña mediante materiales avanzados 

Fernández Cano, Jessica (Date of defense: 2022-03-18)

(English) The engineering design process uses a systemic model that stands out for a common pattern that has evolved from Archer (1968), through French (1985), Nigel Cross (2000) and Michael F. Ashby (2009). Although in ...

Nanotechnology-based approaches for bone tissue engineering 

Bonany Mariñosa, Mar (Date of defense: 2022-03-04)

(English) Substantial research efforts in the field of tissue engineering have been done in the recent years to overcome the bone regeneration limitations of the human body and to treat bone-related pathologies like ...

3D-printed biomimetic bone grafts: clinical validation and improvement strategies 

Johansson, Linh Ha Huong Lovisa (Date of defense: 2024-05-06)

(English) Bone defects pose a major clinical and socio-economic burden and there is a clear need for new bone grafting strategies that take into account the physical-chemical properties of the native bone, to help treat ...

A damage-based fatigue life prediction method for metallic alloys and composites 

Parareda Oriol, Sergi (Date of defense: 2023-12-04)

(English) Fatigue failures in materials have been studied for centuries, with early pioneers like August Wöhler noting that repeated loading, even below the static strength of the material, could lead to structural ...

Effects of cold atmospheric plasmas on biomaterials: hydrogels and composites with calcium phosphates 

Solé Martí, Xavier (Date of defense: 2023-07-13)

(English) This PhD thesis is framed in the European Research Council starting grant project "Atmospheric Pressure plasma meets biomaterials far bone Cancer HEaling (APACHE)". The APACHE project is focused on the design of ...

Integration of sensors on 3D-printed zirconia ceramics to be used in structural applications 

Zhang, Junhui (Date of defense: 2023-06-22)

(English) Zirconia-based ceramics present unique combination of mechanical, thermal and chemical properties, making them a preferred choice in automotive, aerospace, heavy machinery, defence and healthcare sectors. However, ...

Improving the performance of synthetic and biomimetic 3D-printed bone grafts 

Mazo Barbara, Laura del (Date of defense: 2024-03-12)

(English) Bone is the second most frequent tissue transplantation right after blood transfusion. Although it has natural self-healing abilities, bone grafts are required in critical size defects to provide mechanical ...

Promoting cardiac regeneration by biomimetic microenvironments 

Martínez Hernández, Marina (Date of defense: 2023-12-20)

(English) Cardiovascular diseases are the most common cause of death in the world. The heart has a very limited regeneration capacity. Thus, following tissue damage – e.g., myocardial infarction –, heart transplantation ...

Development of a resorbable and bioactive personalized 3D-printed implant for guided bone regeneration 

Rey Viñoles, Sergi (Date of defense: 2023-11-03)

(English) The restoration of the functionality of lost teeth is mainly accomplished placing dental implants. However, in the case of alveolar bone atrophies, this treatment might not be possible. Various treatments have ...

Blends of modified PLA and biopolyamides for additive manufacturing 

García Masabet, Violeta del Valle (Date of defense: 2023-11-24)

(English) The main objective of this work is to counteract the limitations of polylactic acid (PLA) and propose a sustainable manufacturing approach using bioblends of a rheologically modified PLA by reactive extrusion ...

Development of dynamic textiles based on shape memory polyurethane (SMPU) for applications in car seat upholstery 

González Bertran, Judit (Date of defense: 2023-10-25)

(English) In recent years, numerous studies have been carried out on functional textiles due to their ability to adapt and interact with the environment. In particular, special focus has been placed on dynamic textiles ...

Development of quenching and partitioning steels (Q&P) 

Carpio Garza, Marcel Francisco (Date of defense: 2023-06-07)

(English) The automotive industry is constantly seeking to improve the performance of the car and at the same time reduce CO2 emissions into the environment, which can be achieved among other solutions through the use of ...

3D printing of zirconia-based ceramic materials 

Yarahmadi, Mona (Date of defense: 2023-05-26)

(English) Zirconia stands out among oxide ceramics for its superior mechanical properties. This approach resulted from the significant research that has been conducted since the discovery of the tbughening capabilities of ...

3D-printed polymeric bioresorbable stents for cardiovascular applications 

Chausse Calbet, Victor (Date of defense: 2023-05-26)

(English) Bioresorbable stents (BRS) have been envisioned as a revolution in the treatment of coronary heart disease. Ideally, stents would initially retain sufficient radial strength after implantation to prevent vessel ...

Bioresorbable Zn-based alloys for biomedical applications 

García Mintegui, Claudia (Date of defense: 2023-01-26)

(English) Biodegradable metals emerged as promising materials for bioresorbable devices avoiding the potential side effects of permanent implants. Among them, zinc (Zn) arose dueto its suitable degradation rate for biomedical ...

Nuevos interconectores pulvimetalúrgicos para sistemas de óxido sólido de alta temperatura: desarrollo, optimización y prototipado 

Monterde Gascón, María Carmen (Date of defense: 2023-02-27)

(English) The transition towards to low carbon energy generation is promoting the installation of renewable energy sources, their successful deployment requires efficient energy storage systems in order to meet demand. ...

Ultrasonic nodal point: a new configuration for ultrasonic moulding. Advances towards the complete industrialisation of the technology 

Janer Angelet, Marcel (Date of defense: 2022-12-01)

(English) Ultrasonic moulding is a promising technology that could be used as a substitute for conventional injection moulding techniques. This relatively new technology has a lower energy consumption, and it could be a ...

Desarrollo de un nuevo proceso basado en la inyección 3D de tintas con carga metálica para fabricar prótesis porosas de titanio bioactivas y con propiedades antibacterianas 

Torres Garrido, Diego (Date of defense: 2021-10-07)

Titanium (Ti) has been used for decades for bone prostheses due to its mechanical performance and good biocompatibility. However, the stress shielding effect, as a result of the stiffness mismatch between titanium and the ...

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