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Pharmaceutical analysis by capillary electrophoresis
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003)This project focused on developing and validating analytical methods for a range of pharmaceutical compounds using Capillary Electrophoresis. Analytical methods for the determination of tromethamine, Oxytetracycline and ... -
The physiology and molecular biology of microalgae for the biorefinery of high-value metabolites /
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Plethora of Potential Platforms: a review of current and future trends in expression system choice in the biopharmaceutical industry /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2018)In the thirty years since the first biopharmaceuticals were approved for use in humans, the choice of expression system for new biopharmaceuticals has remained largely unchanged and is still mainly determined by the necessity ... -
The pollution potential of road salt on aquatic environments in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, 2014)Road salt or rock salt as it is sometimes known, is a commonly used de-icing material and is used throughout Ireland by local authorities (i.e. county councils), private road operators and members of the public during ... -
The potential and challenges of growing short rotation coppice willow for energy purposes in the Republic of Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)Burning of fossil fuels is believed by a large number o f scientists to be a major cause of the increases in greenhouse gas emissions and to the change in the Earth’s climate system. Fossil fuels especially oil and ... -
The potential for development of eco industries in Ireland
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)This dissertation sought to determine the status o f Eco Industries in Ireland with a view to incorporating ethical investment, policies o f sustainable development and support systems as a means to improve Ireland’s ... -
Power use at municipal wastewater treatment plants: recommendations for greater efficiency: case study of South Tipperary County Council facilities
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2006)Until very recently power management has not been much of a concern to those people managing wastewater treatment facilities. Latterly, however, much has been written in the media and elsewhere about “the end of cheap ... -
The prevention of sewage pollution from cabin cruisers in the River Shannon basin
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)This study evaluates the current procedures adopted regarding the prevention of pollution from Cabin Cruisers on the River Shannon, specifically on the navigable inland (freshwater) waterway, from Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan ... -
Process development and yield optimisation of a Vitamin D Analogue [Paricalcitol]
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The production of vermicompost from dairy sludge and its value as a plant growth medium
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2006)Dairy sludge generated at Glanbia Ingredients Ltd., Kilkenny has up until now been landspread. This study investigated the feasibility of using earthworms to vermicompost the sludge as an alternative method of treatment. ... -
The quality of environmental impact statements : a review of recent developments
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 1996)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was first introduced to Ireland by the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1976. Over the past twenty years a number of legislative developments have arisen and EIA is ... -
A real-time alert system for predicting and managing short-term pollution and bathing water quality at Enniscrone beach /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Under the Bathing Water Directive [2006/7/EC] there is a new highest microbiological quality classification of “Excellent” that is much more stringent than the highest standard of the old directive. This has serious ... -
Rehabilitation of existing sewerage infrastructure
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2004)This dissertation has been produced for the research section of the Environmental Protection MSc, from Sligo Institute of Technology. The overall objective of the study was to highlight Infiltration and Exfiltration in ... -
Renewable energy generation: development of a software tool to analyse the possible synergies of an integrated bioenergy park
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2008)The concept of a Bioenergy Park is that renewable energy processes are integrated to maximise the total energy production potential while ensuring environmental sustainability. The three processes selected are a) Biodiesel ... -
A review of chromatography methods for the large scale downstream protein purification of monoclonal antibodies /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2019)Researchers have continually proposed new non-chromatographic methods for manufacturing biopharmaceutical products. However, this report will show that chromatography remains the backbone of the downstream operation. ... -
A review of existing and proposed sludge management practices in local authorities
(Institute of Technology, Sligo., 2005)Local Authorities in Ireland have to treat and dispose of sewage sludge produced in wastewater treatment plants in their functional area which totalled 45,590 tonnes of dry solids in 2004. Eighty six per cent of this ... -
A review of process deviations caused by human error in Rottapharm Ltd. from 2006 to 2008
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2009)The objective of this project is to examine Process Deviation Reports (PDRs) generated from 2006 to 2008 for Sachet Products where “Human Error” has been identified as the primary root cause. Sachet Products were chosen ... -
A Review of recently Approved Orphan Designation Biological Drugs /
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2018)Orphan Drugs are a critical resource for those suffering from rare diseases and there is an urgent need for many new drugs to address the thousands of serious rare conditions which affect millions of people across the ... -
A review of the contributory factors affecting water quality in the Drumcliff Springs, Co. Clare
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2005)The water supply for Ennis town and its environs is taken from Drumcliff Springs whose recharge area is a karst aquifer. Previous studies have indicated that due to the geology of the catchment, the varying thickness in ... -
A review of the development of regional sludge treatment centres and a baseline characterisation of Irish sewage sludges
(Institute of Technology, Sligo, 2003)This Study assessed the development of sludge treatment and reuse policy since the original 1993 National Sludge Strategy Report (Weston-FTA, 1993). A review of the 48 sludge treatment centres, current wastewater treatment ...