Application of computer simulation approaches to study the structure and properties of polymeric systems 

    Córdova-Mateo, Esther (Date of defense: 2014-12-12)

    The study at the nanoscopic level of the polymeric systems is a keystone for a deeper understanding of their internal structure and properties, not only at nanometric scale but also at macroscopic level. The disciplines ...

    Application of conducting polymers in nanobiotechnology 

    Dias, Bruno José da Cruz Teixeira (Date of defense: 2011-10-28)

    Esta tesis describe diferentes aplicaciones en el ámbito de la nanobiotecnología de los polímeros conductores generados electroquímicamente. El objetivo principal de la Tesis, que además es el nexo común de los diferentes ...

    Application of molecular simulation techniques to the design of nanosystems 

    Rodríguez Ropero, Francisco (Date of defense: 2009-12-14)

    Nanotechnology is a multidisciplinary branch of science and technology that involves a widerange of different fields such as chemistry, materials science, physics or chemical engineeringwhose goal is the production of new ...

    Bio-based polyesters from cyclic monomers derived from carbohydrates 

    Lavilla Aguilar, Cristina (Date of defense: 2013-11-29)

    Polyesters are extremely versatile polymers which can be used in a wide variety of applications ranging from high performance materials to recyclable and degradable polymers. The preparation of polyesters from renewable ...

    Conducting polymers and hybrid derivates with specific applications as sensors and bioactive platforms 

    Fabregat Jové, Georgina (Date of defense: 2014-06-06)

    The principal focus of this Thesis is the development and design of promising hybrid nanocomposites based on conducting polymers with the main objective of achieving applications in the field of biotechnology and biomedicine. ...

    Conformational properties of constrained proline analogues and their application in nanobiology 

    Flores Ortega, Alejandra (Date of defense: 2009-03-26)

    This thesis is composed of two parts:<br/><br/>We have used different computer simulation techniques to investigate the impact of different chemical modifications on the conformational preferences of proline and to examine ...

    Design and bioapplication of nanointerfaces based on conducting polymers 

    Pérez Madrigal, Maria del Mar (Date of defense: 2015-07-03)

    This Thesis reports the fabrication and characterization of interfaces based on conducting polymers (CPs), which are designed with at least one dimension in the nanometric scale, for bioapplications such as scaffolds for ...

    Design, synthesis, characterization and development of novel organic conducting polymers with technological applications 

    Aradilla Zapata, David (Date of defense: 2013-01-11)

    In this thesis, a series of novel organic conducting polymers have been synthesized using alternative methods based on electrochemical techniques, which have allowed to broaden the knowledge in the field of the characterization ...

    Development of multifunctional biopolymeric materials for teatment of decubitus ulcers 

    Rocasalbas Lozano, Guillermo (Date of defense: 2012-11-30)

    Chronic wounds including pressure, venous, arterial and diabetic neuropathic ulcers, represent a significant burden to the healthcare system. These different chronic wound types do not share origin or cause, however they ...

    Estudi de la utilització dels mapes de potencial electrostàtic i de polarització com a descriptors moleculars 

    Roset Cazalda, Mª Lourdes (Date of defense: 2011-11-18)

    La Ingeniería molecular se basa en el conocimiento de las características estereoelectrónicas que definen el reconocimiento molecular, que es el resultado de una complementariedad, tanto geométrica como electrónica, ...

    Ésteres alquílicos de los ácidos poli(gama-glutámico) y poli(beta-aspártico): síntesis, estructura y propiedades 

    Morillo Cazorla, Margarita (Date of defense: 2002-07-03)

    Se han obtenido y caracterizado una serie de poli(a-n-alquil g-glutamato)s (PAAG-n) con n³12 y de poli(a-n-alquil b,L-aspartato)s (PAALA-n), mediante transesterificación con n-alcoholes y se ha estudiado la influencia que ...

    Formulation of anticorrosive paints employing conducting polymers 

    Martí Barroso, Mireia (Date of defense: 2013-07-08)

    The intention and purpose of the present thesis is to prepare a series of protective coatings using some conducting polymers (CPs) as corrosion inhibitors. The use of organic paints is the most common method for corrosion ...

    Ionic complexes of biodegradable polyelectrolytes 

    Tolentino Chivite, Ainhoa (Date of defense: 2014-04-29)

    Biopolymers are polymers produced by living organisms. A more broad classification would embrace also those polymers synthesized from renewable sources which are able to display biodegradability. The demand of biopolymers ...

    Membranas poliméricas íon seletivas aniônicas e catiônicas para uso em eletrodiálise 

    Müller, Franciélli (Date of defense: 2013-09-27)

    The main objective of this Thesis is the development of anionic and cationic polymeric membranes for treatment of solution containing metallic ions using electrodialysis process. In this work were synthesized cationic ...

    Multifuncional biopolymer-bases materials for modulatig the activites of chromic wound enzymes 

    Francesko, Antonio (Date of defense: 2012-11-29)

    This thesis focuses on the development of active multifunctional dressing materials and nanoparticle formulations with suitable exploitation characteristics for chronic wounds treatment. Chronic wounds a growing clinical ...

    Revestimientos a base de sílica e ácido fosfônico para proteção anticorrosiva da liga de alumínio AA2024-T3 

    Dalmoro, Viviane (Date of defense: 2013-11-04)

    The aluminum alloy AA2024-T3, u sed extensively in the aerospace industry, dueto the heterogeneous microstructures intentionally designed to optím ize the m echanical properties, is very susceptible to localízed corros ...

    Simulación de estructuras y propiedades de poliamidas helicoidales 

    Zanuy Gómara, David (Date of defense: 2001-05-28)

    Los objetivos que se persiguen la memoria presentada puede desglosarse en dos grandes bloques temáticos, los cuales están estrechamente relacionados.<br/><br/>1) El estudio conformacional y estructural de diferentes ...

    Síntesis, estructura y aplicaciones de poliésteres secuenciales derivados de ácido glicólico y w-hidroxiácidos 

    Martínez Palau, Meritxell (Date of defense: 2008-04-16)

    La creciente demanda de materiales biodegradables para su utilización en el campo de la biomedicina ha incrementado el interés en la síntesis de nuevos polímeros. Los poliésteres alifáticos constituyen el grupo de polímeros ...

    Study of nanocomposites prepared from polyamides and biodegradable polyesters and poly(ester amide)s 

    Morales Gámez, Laura Teresa (Date of defense: 2012-01-23)

    Polymer clay nanocomposites of polyamides and biodegradable polymers with three kinds of organomodified clays were prepared by different techniques (in situ polymerization, solution casting, and melt mixing). The polymers ...

    Synthesis, characterization and biomedical applications of biodegradable poly(ester amide)s and related polymers 

    Murase Fernández, Sara Keiko (Date of defense: 2015-04-24)

    Synthetic biopolymers have attracted considerable attention in the last decades in the biomedical field. Poly(ester amide)s are a family of biodegradable polymers that can be tailored for specific applications due to the ...