UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Chemical Engineering

ChE 515: Chemical Engineering Research 2

PROGRESS REPORT

Period Covered: September 8, 2018 – September 22, 2018

Thesis Coordinator: MNRDimaano
Final Thesis Title: A Comparative Study of the Effect of Polymerization Temperature to
the Thermal, Mechanical and Morphological Properties and ‘In-Vitro’
Degradation of Synthesized Biodegradable Poly (Xylitol Diglycolate)

Proponents: 1. Ranera, John Andrew A. 5ChE-C

2. Tapulao, Rieal Royce I. 5ChE-C
3. Bernardino, John Christopher C. 5ChE-C
Thesis Adviser: Engr. Edsel B. Calica
Co-Adviser/s (if any): N/A
Collaborator N/A
(Name, Position,
Company/Institution)
Brief Description of work • Due to the resignation of Jay Anne Aleño, PhD. we looked for
done: another thesis adviser. On September 8, 2018 Engr. Edsel B.
(You may attach Data Sheet Calica officially accepted our invitation to be our research
for experimental results adviser.
and/or photos as proof.) • We finally came up with a topic, a comparative study of the
effect of polymerization temperature to xylitol diglycolate.
• We already ordered the needed raw materials for our
experiment, xylitol and diglycolic acid.
• We already contacted the supplier of nitrogen gas and made
an agreement.
• We finalized the glass wares needed which will be obtained
from LESO UST. The forms are already submitted.
• The letters for the working areas are already checked and will
be submitted to Sir Enzo the following week.
• Chapters 1 to 3 are being drafted to date
Problem/s encountered: • Unexpected change of thesis adviser and thesis topic
• We are constrained about the time because of the sudden
change of thesis and the delivery of raw materials is 30-60
days.

Place of work/expt: Chemistry Lab and Thesis Lab

Please confirm submission Our deadline for Chapter 1 to 3 is on September 29, 2018. We are
of Chapter 1 / Chapter 2 / writing and finalizing the three chapters as of the moment.
Chapter 3 / Chpater 4 /
Chpater 5 (if there’s a
deadline of any chapter last
week)
Prepared by: Ranera, John Andrew A.
Tapulao, Rieal Royce I.
Bernardino, John Christopher C.
Signature of Thesis Adviser