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.
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Modeling and State Estimation of Bio-processes using Dynamic Flux Balances
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-16)Due to the increasing demand for bio-pharmaceuticals, optimization of bio-processes' productivity and reduction of process variability have become critical goals for manufacturers. Mathematical models of the fermentation ... -
Recycling polyethylene terephthalate – based automotive carpets using chain extenders via reactive extrusion
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-09)Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is a common polyester used in various applications, ranging from packaging to clothing. The automotive industry utilizes this material to manufacture the velour carpet mats ... -
Interface dynamics of soft solids with liquids, solids, and gels
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-01)Soft solids are commonly composed of polymeric networks suspended in liquids while maintaining their physical form. They have intermediate properties between viscous liquids and elastic solids, which are easily deformed ... -
Evaluation of Different Graphene Manufacturing: Structure, Composition, and Electrochemical Properties
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-28)Graphene is a two-dimensional material composed of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern. Its thickness is one atom, making it the thinnest material in existence. Graphene has unique properties that make it suitable ... -
Programmable stimuli-responsive zwitterionic hydrogels for soft robotic applications
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-27)As a prominent class of actuators, stimuli-responsive hydrogels have attracted significant interest in the soft robotics community for biomedical applications. Key features of hydrogels, including high water content ... -
Advanced membrane for water desalination and ion separation applications
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-25)Population growth, contamination of fresh water, and climate change are increasing pressure on water supplies, accelerating the need for technological solutions that will improve access to clean water for drinking and ... -
Development of Benzodithiophene (BDT)-Based Wide Bandgap Donor-Acceptor (D-A) Polymers Containing Novel Thiophene and Benzene Acceptor Building Blocks for Organic Solar Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-18)Organic solar cells (OSCs) are an emerging renewable energy technology with advantages of low cost, flexibility, lightweight, and easy processability. High performing OSCs often consist of a wide bandgap polymer donor and ... -
A Convolutional Neural Network to Predict the State-of-Lithiation of Lithium-ion Batteries with the Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt-Oxide Chemistry
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-14)A machine learning (ML) model was developed to study the discharge behavior of a 𝐿𝑖x𝑁𝑖0.33𝑀𝑛0.33𝐶𝑜0.33𝑂2 half-cell with particle-scale resolution. The ML model could predict the state-of-lithiation of the particles ... -
Graphene Based Membranes for High Salinity, Produced Water Treatment by Pervaporation Separation
(University of Waterloo, 2023-03-13)Petroleum industries generate huge volumes of wastewater that is associated with oil and gas during extraction, known as produced water. It accounts for 98% of the amount extracted, and comprises diverse pollutants of ... -
Study on Solution-Processable Polypyrrole-Based Conducting Polymers
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-26)Due to the adjustable conductivity, cost-effective synthesis, and easy device fabrication, conducting polymers have wide-ranging applications in numerous areas, including sensors, solar cells, supercapacitors, and electrodes. ... -
Optimal and Sustainable Design of Integrated Biorefineries for Microalgae and Municipal Solid Waste Processing
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-20)With drastic advances occurred in society over decades, there have been growing concerns towards global energy demand and sustainable feedstock supply. Particularly, biomass emerged as one of the potential energy sources ... -
Improving Productivity in Bioreactors through Control of Cell Heterogeneity
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-22)Whooping cough, also referred to as pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory tract disease. At Sanofi Pasteur, the fermentation step in the manufacturing of the vaccine for pertussis involves a sequence of ... -
Multiphysics pore network simulation of electrochemical devices as a design tool
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-22)Redox flow batteries including the vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) and Zn-air batteries have attracted attentions in energy storage projects due to their scalability and high energy density. Performance of these devices ... -
Development and Performance Characterization of Bipolar Electrodialysis Flow Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-22)Energy storage is becoming increasingly important to have a consistent renewable power supply. Limitations on the cost of current energy storage technologies have prevented the mass adoption of renewable energy. This ... -
Polydopamine-Based Thin Film Composite Membranes for Pervaporative Concentration of Potassium Acetate Solution
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-19)Potassium acetate (KAc) is a valuable chemical product due to its widespread application in multiple fields. During the production of KAc, the concentration of dilute KAc solution is a vital pre-treatment procedure to ... -
Plant-Based Cheese Analogues and Value-Added, High-Fiber Soymilk Gels Containing Okara
(University of Waterloo, 2022-11-03)In this work, the potential of adding soy okara modified by heat or citric acid or their combination into soymilk to create whole soybean gels was examined. The purpose of the treatments was to improve the compatibility ... -
Using Polymers to Improve the Performance of Sulfur and Organic Cathodes
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-28)Pollution, climate change and the rapid consumption of fossil fuel resources are driving the development and adoption of clean and renewable energy sources, including hydro, wind and solar power, as well as non-fossil fuel ... -
Dynamic modeling of recirculating aquaculture systems with an integrated application of nonlinear model predictive control and moving horizon estimation
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-30)Growing concerns regarding the sustainability of the aquaculture industry has led to the development of recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) where the addition of wastewater treatment units is accompanied by a reduction ... -
Examination of binding elements and conditions of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts to assess its detection potential in water
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-29)Cryptosporidium parvum is an intestinal parasite that can be spread through environmental and recreational waters, most often in the form of oocysts. As an oocyst, this parasite is resistant to chlorine disinfection, and ... -
Comprehensive approach to enhance perovskite solar cells efficiency and stability through charge transport and interlayer modifications
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-28)Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) having numerous advantages for photovoltaic applications, such as high absorption coefficient, tunable bandgap, high crystallinity and long carrier diffusion length, attracted significant ...
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