• Nickel Doped Carbon Nitride for the Photoelectrochemical Degradation of a Sunscreen derived Organic Pollutant Found in Swimming Pool Waters 

  Ortiz, Jahzeel; Rivera, Ambar (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  The fabrication and consumption of sun care products has increased exponentially the concentration of organic UV filters in the oceans and seas, which represents a threat to the marine environment The present research ...

• Medical image-based diagnostics for cardiovascular diseases using machine learning 

  Martínez López, Alexander M.; González Rivera, Carlos (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  With cardiac imaging’s important role in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, along with the dawn of big data and machine learning (ML), there are emergent opportunities to build artificial intelligence (AI) tools ...

• Energy harvesting of the human body via piezoelectric & thermoelectric principles 

  Hernández Mustafá, Yazmin; Jorge Collet, Plácido D. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  This research aims to delve into energy alternatives for biomedical applications by utilizing waste energy from our bodies. The focus of this study is based on two types of energy harvesting: Piezoelectric and ...

• Envolvente de un Edificio Resistente a Huracanes 

  Madera Olmeda, Valeria (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  El paso de un huracán puede ocasionar muchos daños en la envolvente de las casas y edificios (Costa, C., Olona, C., Tombesi, C., 2020). Las fallas principales son en las ventanas y puertas, ya que son los elementos más ...

• Electrical Properties and Bone Mineral Density Correlation on Canine Cadaveric Cortical Bone 

  Bulted Meléndez, Valeria (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  In this study, the electrical properties of 19 segments of canine cadaveric bones were measured using an Impedance Analyzer E 4990 A using frequencies ranging from 20 Hz 20 MHz with the purpose of identifying a correlation ...

• 3D Printing of Biopolymer Composites Fabricated from Polylactic Acid & Eggshell Derived Hydroxyapatite 

  Valentín Arboleda, Paula A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  Hydroxyapatite ( is a naturally occurring mineral form of calcium apatite, which is found in 65 70 of human bones Waste derived HAp is attracting considerable attention due to its excellent biocompatibility and capacity ...

• A New Design Strategy for Developing Bi Functional Catalysts for Zinc Air Batteries 

  Rivera Rosario, Marielle A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  Zinc air batteries are a great alternative to replace lithium batteries, but they require an electrocatalyst for better ORR kinetics In this work, we proposed a new synthesis strategy for a bifunctional electrocatalyst ...

• Vulnerability of schools in Puerto Rico to tsunami events 

  Torres Rodríguez, Verónica A.; Cohen Vázquez, Joel A. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  Puerto Rico is in an area of high seismicity, due to the presence of seismic faults around and within the Island These faults have the potential to generate earthquakes that cause tsunamis, as occurred in 1918 in the ...

• Viability of Reflector to Improve Solar Panels Productions & Viability of Indoors Solar Panels with Artificial Light For Future Applications 

  Chéverez Rodríguez, Gabriel J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  The good voltage and current values in a solar panel, but they are not negligible for practical applications use of renewable energies has gradually been incorporated into society to counteract the damaging effects ...

• Cheating in Engineering College Student: Reasons, Techniques, and Mitigations 

  Lebrón Feliciano, Esteban Noel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  On August 2020, the main researcher was selected to be part of the Undergraduate Research Program for Honor Students (URP-HS) within the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico with the assigned topic of cheating (academic ...

• Assessment of Structural Damages due to the Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Occurred on January 2020 

  García Torres, Edgardo J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  The objective of this research is to develop a comprehensive classification and documentation of the failures in buildings that occurred in Puerto Rico in January 2020 as a result of the southern earthquakes, determine ...

• Design an Operational Performance Rubric for Emergency Rooms in Puerto Rico 

  Pérez Rivera, Danllelo (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  Hospitals are not effectively measuring their operational execution by using benchmarking tools for comparison analysis The Hospital Association of Puerto Rico encourage the competition of effective operations by comparing ...

• 3D Printing of Conductive Urinary Catheters and their Applications in Electro-Therapies to Overcome Antibiotic Resistance of Bacterial Biofilms 

  Cué Royo, Camila S.; González Arce, Leira K. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  Today, antibiotic-resistant bacteria represent a global health challenge, especially for the control of catheter-associated urinal tract infections (CAUTI). Conventional antibacterial treatment for CAUTI requires a high ...

• Technology during unprecedented times 

  Nieves Álvarez, Britanie V. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  In the midst of the pandemic crisis caused by the new coronavirus, technology can be a key ally to achieve better results, both to reduce its spread and to mitigate and minimize its impacts. The system developed throughout ...

• Glow Discharge Plasma sterilization as an alternative for ethylene oxide sterilization (EtO) 

  Albertorio Rosado, Aneizka (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021-09-17)

  This work is considering plasma sterilization as an alternative for ethylene oxide sterilization ( EtO ). Ethylene oxide is a carcinogen that represents a threat to the environment and human health. During the COVID ...

• Automate Palletization Process in a Manufacturing Company 

  Rivera Morales, Nelson Jr. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)

  For the last 20 years, the manufacturing industry company has been revolutionized with process improvements, many methodologies like continues manufacturing, and among many others, the revolution of the automatization. ...

• Assay Report Documentation and Storage Process Improvement Using DMADV Methodology 

  Cartagena Méndez, Manuel J. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)

  As part of the Process Engineering team, one of our goals is to identify areas with opportunities in our current manufacturing processes. It was identified an opportunity to improve the assay hard copy documentation generated ...

• Análisis de Pesos y Optimización del Proceso 

  Betancourt Díaz, Manuel (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)

  Este proyecto se desarrolló con el objetivo de implementar la metodología DMAIC seis sigmas 5s. Organizando el lugar de trabajo y validando el proceso de confección de pastelillos para reducir la variabilidad en peso, ...

• Business Expansion Design for Challenge Fitness Studio Using DMADV Methodology 

  Figueroa Hiraldo, Kathiria (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)

  Challenge Fitness Studio is a fitness center incorporated in 2019. The organization’s goal is to gain market penetration and increase members enrollment through partnership with private entities, citizen service centers, ...

• Improve The Effectiveness And Efficiency Of Organizational Processes At Challenge Fitness Studio 

  Colón Andino, Jorge O. (Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 2021)

  This project focuses on the implementation of company improvements using engineering tools. The Challenge Fitness Studio organization's based improvement process was analyzed. The main focus of the project focuses on the ...

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