Chemical Engineering
This is the collection for the University of Waterloo's Department of Chemical Engineering .
Research outputs are organized by type (eg. Master Thesis, Article, Conference Paper).
Waterloo faculty, students, and staff can contact us or visit the UWSpace guide to learn more about depositing their research.
Recent deposits
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Effect of the Chemical Treatment on the Inorganic Content of Kenaf Fibers and on the Performance of Kenaf-Polypropylene Composites
(University of Waterloo, 2018-10-05)Composites consisting of natural fibers and a polymer-based matrix have received considerable attention as an alternative to traditional mineral fibers such as glass-fiber. Composites containing natural fibers have the ... -
Micro- and Nano-Topographies to Enhance Non-viral Transfection and Non-viral Neuronal Transdifferentiation of hMSCs
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-26)Transfection and direct conversion, which is referred to as “transdifferentiation” in this thesis, play significant roles in regenerative medicine research including gene therapy, vaccines, modeling of diseases and disorders, ... -
Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Flow Battery Electrodes using Electrospinning
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-25)The increase in energy demand, depletion of fossil fuel reserves and climate change has shifted our focus to using renewable energy resources. Alternative energy sources, though environmentally friendly, are intermittent ... -
Production of 3-hydroxy acids from acetate in engineered Escherichia coli
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-21)Acetate serves as an uncommon carbon source for metabolic engineering of value-added chemicals. As a carbon source, acetate has unique advantages since it is not derived from food sources and can be produced as a waste ... -
Evaluation of Bio/pMDI Wood Adhesives
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-20)With the increasing concerns about formaldehyde emissions from wood-based panels and the demands of the sustainable products, the potential of synthetic wood resins derived from biomass resources has sparked enormous ... -
Removal of Bromophenols from Wastewater by Sorption
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-20)Poly(ether-block-amide) copolymer (PEBA) was used as an adsorbent for sorptive removal of bromophenols, particularly 4-bromophenol (BP), 2,6-dibromophenol (DBP), and 2,4,6-tribromophenol (TBP) from wastewater. Batch sorption ... -
Extraction and Concentration of Glutathione from Yeast
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-19)Glutathione is a tripeptide present in most mammalian tissue. It has a great variety of significant physiological functions, such as regulating cell growth and division; helping DNA synthesis and repair. Glutathione can ... -
Organic Thin-Film Transistor Based Gas Sensors for Putrescine Detection
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-11)The application of organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) has been progressing in the area of sensors for decades now. For accomplishing gas sensing in ambient conditions, polymers with good air stability and high enough ... -
Advanced Silicon Anode Architectures for High Energy Density Lithium-ion Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-07)The pressing environmental issues and the continuous increase in energy demand have drawn tremendous attention to the development of advanced electrochemical energy storage systems (EESS). Lithium-ion batteries are currently ... -
Double Emulsion Mucoadhesive Nanoparticles for Hydrophilic Ocular Drug Delivery
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)Common eye diseases such as conjunctivitis affect around 6 million people annually. Although eye drops are the most common treatment for these diseases, topical administration is limited by low ocular bioavailability due ... -
Simulation and Techno-Economic Analysis of Pressurized Oxy-Fuel Combustion of Petroleum Coke
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)The research presented in this thesis was part of the International Partnership for Carbon Neutral Combustion, which was sponsored by King Abdulla University of Science and Technology. The thesis focuses on oxy-fuel ... -
Polyethylene Glycol as an Electrolyte Additive for Rechargeable Hybrid Aqueous Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)Climatic and environmental challenges arising from excessive greenhouse gas production from human activities have necessitated a serious shift towards sustainable and renewable sources of power such as solar, wind and ... -
Life Cycle Assessment of Residential Buildings Considering Photovoltaic Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-05)Nowadays, energy consumption in the building sector is considered one of the main contributors to increased carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, which is having an enormous negative environmental impact worldwide. Correspondingly, ... -
Functionalized Starch Nanoparticles for Pulp-Based Active Packaging
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)The characterization of functionalized cationic starch nanoparticles (StNPs) was conducted in this study. Three different strategies in the preparation of sustainable and biodegradable active packaging materials were ... -
Gelatin Methacrylate as a Controlled Release Vehicle for Treatment of Recurrent Corneal Erosion
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)Patients with recurrent corneal erosions (RCE) experience unpredictable and painful episodes, caused by the loss of superficial corneal epithelial cells. The erratic nature of RCE often leads to patient anxiety, and can ... -
Allocation of Hydrogen Produced via Power-to-Gas Technology to Various Power-to-Gas Pathways
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)Demand for renewable energy systems is accelerating and will account for a significant share of future power systems aimed to enhance and decarbonize the world’s energy system. Unlike conventional power plants, electricity ... -
Development of Graphene Oxide Membranes for Pervaporative Desalination
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)Fresh water scarcity is quickly becoming a serious global challenge as populations grow and resources are depleted. Seawater, which makes up 97% of the water on Earth, can be a viable and sustainable source of usable water ... -
Diffuse Solid-Fluid Interface Method for Dispersed Multiphase Flows
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-30)Industrial chemical engineering processes such as bubble columns, reactors and separators involve multiphase flows of two or more fluids. In order to improve the design and operation of these processes, an understanding ... -
Optimal Planning and Operation of Power to Gas Energy Hubs in Transitioning Electricity Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-24)Challenges faced by an electricity sector transitioning towards a lower carbon footprint can be seen as an opportunity for energy technologies that are able to address them. Surplus energy generation is one of the biggest ... -
Reduced Graphene Oxide as Artificial Solid Electrolyte Interphase for Anodes of Aqueous Lithium Energy Storage Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-20)Rechargeable Aqueous Hybrid Battery (ReHAB) systems offer several advantages over the commercially available non-aqueous battery systems. The most noteworthy advantages include higher ionic conductivity, added safety, and ...
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