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Carbon Nitride Polymer Nanocomposite Anion Exchange Membranes
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2019-08-19)
This work proposes the fabrication of novel polymeric membranes to overcome some limitations of the existing AEMs, such as their low OH conductivity and poor chemical stability in KOH
Use of Plastic as a Replacement of Fine Aggregates in Concrete Admixtures
(Polytechnic University Of Puerto Rico, 2019)
Although current legislation established that 35% of plastic waste must be recycled on Puerto Rico (PR), actual figures are far below this target (ADS, 2017). Plastic materials have a great impact on the environment since ...
American Sign Language Recognition using Electromyographic Signals via Myo Armband
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Human
and computer interaction has become an important tool in the 21 st
century One of the most promising technologies for human/computer interaction
is speech recognition ( which is a system composed of microphones, ...
Renewable Energy Lab for Wind & Solar Power System Analysis
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
Renewable energy resources used to produce electric energy, significantly lower
CO₂ emissions by substituting non-renewable resource based power generators.
Our investigation hopes to support the use of these renewable ...
Data Analysis: Disasters, Possible Leverage for Cybercrime
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
This investigation explored the topic of
cybercrime and its relation to disaster events of natural
or man-made origin within the United States from the
years 2001 to 2016. By analyzing available public data
from both ...
Stabilization of a Spherical Robot
Robotics
is a multidisciplinary branch of science which combines principles
of mechanical, electrical, computer engineering and computer science to
design automated systems Our research continues the work started as
part ...
The Evaluation of the National Operational Excellence Index impact over the Private Sector Sustainability in Puerto Rico
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
During the past decade, the World Forum Competitive Index (WFCI) from
the Island has dropped from 36 (2008) to 32 (2015). This drop is being
aligned with the loss of resources from federal tax laws and high
utilities/ ...
The Continuous Improvement Practices in the Puerto Rican Service Industry Formed Through Mixed Methods
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2018)
From Brown Tides to 3D Printers: Additive Manufacturing of Novel Algae-Based Polymer Composites
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2022-10-13)
As a direct effect of ocean warming and nutrient enrichment, tones of a brown macroalgae
known as Sargassum, have been accumulating on shores throughout the Caribbean region
since 2011. These unprecedented annual events ...
Vulnerability of Schools in Puerto Rico to Tsunami Events Case Studies: Loíza, Mayaguez, and Toa Baja
(Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2023-08-31)
This research extends the vulnerability analysis of schools to the municipalities of Loíza, Mayaguez, and Toa Baja. The analysis is
performed based on their evacuation time to reach a safe zone in a tsunami-like event. ...