Selaus koulutusohjelman mukaan kokoelmassa Diplomityöt ja Pro gradu -tutkielmatSchool of Engineering Science, Kemiantekniikka
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3D-printed adsorption modules for Indium recovery from seawater brine
(2021)Indium is a metal that is commonly utilized in the electronic industry. Consumption of Indium has increased dramatically, but supply has not kept pace with demand. Additionally, Indium is classified as a critical raw ... -
3D-printed filters for waste incineration wastewater heavy metal removal
(2023)Clean water is vital for all living things. However, due to human activities, the availability of clean water has decreased around the world. Medicines, heavy metals, microplastics, and personal care products are the ... -
3D-printed geopolymers for adsorption of carbamazepine removal
(2021)Water is a necessary component of biological life. However, the quality of water has deteriorated due to a variety of factors especially pollution caused by dyes, chemicals, heavy metals, medication, personal care products, ... -
3D-process plant visualization tool testing and implementation for the P2X laboratory
(2024)In this master’s thesis, the 3D model of two Power-to-Methanol plants were created based on the corresponding Aspen Plus simulations belonging to the P2X laboratory departments LENS and LES of LUT University. This was done ... -
A comparative study for the removal of textile dyes from water
(2024)Dyes end up in nature with discharged textile wastewater and harm the flora and fauna. Textile wastewater often contains various dyes, which can be complex in structure. Because of this, it can be difficult to remove them ... -
A comprehensive analysis of molten salt electrolysis use for the CO₂ conversion to high-value carbon products
(2024)This thesis was conducted under the HYGCEL-project, which helps in identifying the value chains brought by the new P2X-market. The relatively new technique of molten salt electrolysis stands out when discussing CO₂ reduction ... -
A novel and sustainable synthesis of 2D graphene quantum dots
(2022)Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have lately gained big interest due to their unique properties and possible applications. This unique component can be synthesized via bottom-up and top-bottom approaches using precursors that ... -
A purification process of feedstocks for renewable fuel production
(2019)The second-generation renewable fuel is produced by catalytic hydrotreatment process from renewable feedstocks. The catalysts in the process are sensitive to get poisoned and deactivated by contaminants in small concentrations. ... -
Acid catalysed hydrolysis of lignocellulose : kinetics, predictability, and separation of degradation products
(2023)The pretreatment of lignocellulose-based biomass is an important step in the industrial process from an economical and efficiency point of view. The pretreatment aims to get the lignocellulose raw materials (cellulose, ... -
Activated carbon filtration of electrolyte solutions
(2021)The purpose of this thesis was to study activated carbon filtration. In the literature part, the properties and applications of activated carbon and basic principles of activated carbon filtration were studied. The study ... -
Activation of sludge char and application in wastewater treatment
(2024)The goal of this thesis was to examine activation of pyrolyzed sludge char and its utilization in wastewater treatment to remove contaminants. Activated carbon is typically produced from coal that is mined, which is not ... -
Added value opportunities for biorefineries : a study on business models for green chemicals
(2020)The forest industry produces large quantities of bark each year as a by-product. Today, bark is mainly burned for energy, although the bark is rich in chemical structure and a versatile material. Due to its chemical ... -
Additively manufactured nylon-12 adsorbent for gold recovery
(2020)Gold is a non-renewable metal which is widely scattered in nature. Currently, gold mining is a major gold production route, however, this industry is very expensive and causes environmental issues. Methods applied for ... -
Adsorption and photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceuticals in aqueous solutions by metal-organic-framework/activated carbon composite
(2022)ZIF-8/Activated carbon (AC) composite was synthesized by heating plate method. Morphology and structural properties of the material were examined with Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier ... -
Adsorption of rare earth elements on novel “Mg-Al layered double hydroxide with gum arabic”
(2018)In the last few decades, the demand for rare earth elements has increased, as there have been further discoveries for their use. Rare earth elements are used for very specific applications and can be extracted from different ... -
Air pollution control with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
(2023)Air pollution causes approximately 7 million deaths annually. The most significant pollutants are NO₂ and SO₂ due to their abundance and effect on human health as well as the environment. Approximately 98% of SO₂ and 85% ... -
Alternatives for the valorization of isocyanate derived residual products from the glycolysis of polyurethane
(2024)Polyurethane is among the most popular six polymers that are employed most frequently. So, at the end of its usage, a huge amount of material was produced as waste. One of the most intriguing options for polyurethane foam ... -
Analysis of cyanide in mining waters
(2018)Cyanide, as a chemical compound, can be found in the effluents of numerous industries, particularly mining. The toxicity and concentration control of cyanide during gold and silver extractions necessitate the precise ... -
Applicability of chemical oxygen demand (COD) online analyser for different waters
(2024)The objective of the study was to test an online analyser Optoseven FSA-CT1000 UV COD and Turbidity Liquid Analyser in authentic field conditions. Measured parameters were Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and turbidity. COD ... -
Applicability of fibrous and size index to characterize microfibrillated cellulose, fiber blends, and paper properties
(2024)Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) has a broad particle size range. In papermaking, MFC is often mixed in a pulp suspension with polymers. Analyzing pulp suspensions that contain a wide range of components becomes challenging ...
