School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE)
Formerly known as "Chemical Engineering," the School officially added "Biomolecular" to our name. Our graduates are crucial to the manufacturing of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, computer chips, plastics, paper, and fibers; they are essential in providing the everyday energy needs of the nation.
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School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Student Projects [4]
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Open Forum on Energy and the Environment [29]
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School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Seminar Series [107]
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School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Theses and Dissertations [1417]
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School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Undergraduate Research Option Theses [11]
Research Thesis Option for Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Majors
Recent Submissions
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Surface modification and micro/nano structure control of cellulose nanofibrils film and wet-spinning fibers
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-04-01)Nano-cellulose, including cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs), nanocrystals (CNC) and tempo-oxidized cellulose nanofibrils (TOCNs), have been of great research interest due to their advantages of abundance, biodegradability, ... -
A polypropylene carbonate-based adaptive buffer layer for stable interfaces of solid polymer lithium metal batteries
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-04-22)Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have the potential to enhance the safety and energy density of lithium batteries. However, the poor interfacial contact between the lithium metal anode and SPE leads to high interfacial ... -
SOLUTION PROCESSING VIA BLENDING APPROACHES TO CONTROL SELF-ASSEMBLY OF CONJUGATED POLYMERS
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-03-28)Thematically, this work focuses on developing solution blending processes that result in the formation of interconnected polymer networks for enhanced electronic properties. This research follows a bottom-up approach to ... -
Exploring metamaterials for the control of mass diffusion
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-03-29)In this work we have explored the use of metamaterials theory for the design of materials and devices able to control mass diffusion at will. First, we focus in the design of metamaterials able to control the diffusion of ... -
Process Engineering for Lignin Value Prior to Pulping
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-03-18)Biomass pretreatment unlocks chemical moieties for downstream valorization. This thesis focuses on organic solvent pretreatments that complement pulp production by delivering an additional lignin stream for the production ... -
Engineering Polymer-Nanocellulose Systems towards Sustainable Devices
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-03-26)This thesis explores nanocellulose-polymer systems for use in organic electronics applications. Each chapter provides an understanding of the interactions between polymers and cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) that give rise ... -
DISORDERED AND ORDERED DERIVATIVES OF CARBIDES FOR ACID GAS ADSORPTION
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-13)An increase in fundamental understanding of ordered and non-ordered derivatives from carbide precursors was proposed. For disordered carbide-derived carbons (CDCs), residual metal sites, textural, and chemical properties ... -
Anatomy of a selectively coassembled beta-sheet peptide nanofiber dataset
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The PH dependent mechanisms of peptide bond cleavage
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-12-09)The origin of life under prebiotic conditions has been an unsolved mystery for decades. Amino acids were available under prebiotic conditions, and different approaches of amino acids condensation into proto-polypeptides ... -
ATOMISTIC CHARACTERIZATION OF METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS FOR SUB-AMBIENT PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION OF POST-COMBUSTION CO2 CAPTURE AND SEPARATION
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-10-28)Developing cost-effective and less energy-intensive carbon capture processes for dilute CO2 sources is of high interest. Adsorption-based CO2 capture such as pressure swing adsorption (PSA) is one promising approach to ... -
Operando Raman Spectroscopy Study of Electrode Surfaces
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-12-07)Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are promising energy technology providing high efficiency with low emission. For SOFCs, a little modification on electrode surface can either dramatically enhance or hinder electrode processes. ... -
OIL-COATED BUBBLES IN COMPLEX COLLOIDAL SYSTEMS: FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-11-09)Froth flotation is an efficient method to selectively separate particulate species from aqueous dispersions or slurries. It has been widely utilized in many industries, such as mineral operation, oil recovery, waste paper ... -
IMMOBILIZATION OF ORGANOSILANES ON SUPPORT MATERIALS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS IN CO2 CAPTURE AND HETEROGENEOUS C–H FUNCTIONALIZATION CATALYSIS
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-11-13)In this dissertation, various organosilanes having multiple amine moieties are synthesized and utilized to understand the molecular mechanism for CO2 adsorption (fundamental aim), and immobilization method of dirhodium ... -
SAPO-34 Zeolite Membranes for Krypton/Xenon Separation
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-11-13)The overall focus of this thesis is to develop and understand zeolitic membranes that can separate mixtures of radioisotope krypton-85 and xenon released as off-gases during used nuclear fuel recycling. The primary advantage ... -
Solid-state NMR Structural Characterization of Self-Assembling Peptide Analogues
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-11-09)Research in the field of designer nanostructure has shown great potential for use of peptides, peptide analogues, and a wide array of small molecules in a variety of industries and applications. As the field continues to ... -
Formation mechanism, defect engineering and applications of Porous Organic Cages
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-11-09)This thesis presents a systematic study from fundamental to applied aspects of porous organic cages aiming at pushing porous organic cage materials towards designed structure and functionality for targeted applications. ... -
Effects of acid gas interactions on the adsorption and separation properties of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF) materials
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-09-19)Separation technology is central to industrial chemical processes, and accounts for ~15% of the world’s energy consumption. Large energy reduction opportunities exist if traditional separation technologies such as distillation ... -
Depolymerization of lignin for value-added products by catalytic oxidation
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2018-08-22)Lignin is the second most abundant component of lignocellulosic biomass after cellulose. Considering its rich aromatic structure and huge production, lignin has potential to be the major resource for renewable aromatic ... -
STAR particles for enhanced cutaneous delivery of topical therapeutics
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2017-11-14)Cutaneous delivery of bioactive agents is important for treatment of many medical indications, especially in dermatology. In this work a novel skin penetration enhancement technology, called STAR particles, was designed, ... -
Electrokinetics, Transport and Stability of Metal/Electrolyte Interfaces in Secondary Batteries
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-10-30)
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