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Probing nanoscale light-matter interactions with fast electrons and near-field optical probes
(2024-02-09)
Esta tesis tiene como objetivo investigar la excitación de polaritones en el campo cercano utilizando un haz rápido de electrones o una punta metálica. Específicamente, nos centramos en la excitación de polaritones que ...
Multi-Scale modelling and design of thermal energy storage (TES) devices based on cementitious materials.
(2024-02-23)
This thesis investigates the potential of using geopolymer concrete as an alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC) for thermal energy storage (TES) systems, particularly for high-temperature applications. OPC concrete, ...
Theoretical Design of CO Poisoning Resistant Pt Catalysts through Ge Alloying
(2024-03-01)
The rapid growth of population over the last decades has supposed a vast increment in the consumption of fossil fuels to meet our energy demands. This overconsumption has accelerated the emission of greenhouse gases, ...
Development, implementation and applications of hybrid quantum chemistry models
(2024-03-15)
The field of theoretical quantum chemistry aims to organize chemical laws, principles and rules by applying quantum mechanics to various challenges within the real of chemistry. Central to this framework is the interconnection ...
Tecnología de Preformado Aditivo aplicada a composites termoestables de altas prestaciones
(2024-04-18)
Los materiales compuestos, en particular los reforzados de fibra continua, han demostrado ofrecer ventajas mecánicas superiores a los metales. Hoy en día, la industria de los materiales compuestos ha desempeñado un papel ...
Computational Strategies to Explore Glycan Recognition and Protein Design
(2024-05-23)
Embark on a dual exploration of carbohydrate recognition by lectins and protein design. This thesis delves into the intricacies of carbohydrate-protein interactions, the enhancement of protein properties, and the optimization ...
A Rigorous Exploration of the Plexcitonic Phenomena: Hybridized Light-Matter States using Gold Nanoparticles and J-aggregates
(2024-05-10)
This work is focused on investigating the interplay between plasmon-exciton interactions within strongly coupled plexcitonic systems. Here, gold nanoparticles were used as the plasmonic component and molecular chains known ...
On the toughening and crystallization behaviour of aliphatic biopolyesters
(2024-03-08)
In this doctoral thesis, two biopolyesters, polylactide (PLA) and poly(¿-caprolactone) (PCL) were studied with the aim of improving their properties and broadening their applications. The studied polymeric samples and ...
Synthesis of Copper-free Stable Single-Chain Nanoparticles.
(2024-03-08)
Las nanopartículas poliméricas unimoleculares, SCNPs por sus siglas en inglés, son objetos nanométricos creadas por el colapso de una única cadena polimérica. Estas partículas son de gran interés debido a su tamaño y tienen ...
Model and Recycled Polyolefin Based Polymer Blends: Compatibilization, Crystallization and Properties
(2024-03-01)
This thesis explores the role of plastics in modern life and the importance forsustainable practices. Investigating properties of both neat and recycledpolypropylene (PP), polyethylene (PE), and polyethylene terephthalate ...