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Tribocorrosion And Metal Release From Austenitic Stainless Steels 304 And 201 In Simulated Cassava Food Contact, Robert Addai, Temitope E. Olowoyo, Thalia E. Standish, Jeffrey Daniel Henderson, Ubong Eduok, Yolanda Hedberg

Chemistry Publications

Cassava is the third most significant calorie source in the tropics. Its processing has changed from traditional methods to stainless steel processing machines. This study investigated the influence of cassava on metal release from two common stainless steels, ASTM 304 and 201, with and without friction, and on tribocorrosion (multianalytically) of 304. Cassava was relatively corrosive and hindered repassivation of the surface oxide of stainless steel, but it also acted as a lubricant against mechanical friction. The combined action of friction and cassava caused a significant increase in iron, chromium, nickel, and manganese release from the stainless steels (30–35- fold …

Shape Memory Alloy Capsule Micropump For Drug Delivery Applications, Youssef Mohamed Kotb

Theses and Dissertations

Implantable drug delivery devices have many benefits over traditional drug administration techniques and have attracted a lot of attention in recent years. By delivering the medication directly to the tissue, they enable the use of larger localized concentrations, enhancing the efficacy of the treatment. Passive-release drug delivery systems, one of the various ways to provide medication, are great inventions. However, they cannot dispense the medication on demand since they are nonprogrammable. Therefore, active actuators are more advantageous in delivery applications. Smart material actuators, however, have greatly increased in popularity for manufacturing wearable and implantable micropumps due to their high energy …

Atom Probe Tomography Of Segregation At Grain Boundaries And Gas Bubbles In Neutron Irradiated U-10 Wt% Mo Fuel, Maalavan Arivu, Andrew Hoffman, Mukesh Bachhav, Assel Aitkaliyeva, Yaqiao Wu, Brandon Miller, Dennis Keiser, Jian Gan, Haiming Wen

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

During Neutron Irradiation to Fission Densities > 5.2 X 1021 Fiss/cm3, Xe Agglomerates Forming Gas Bubbles of Varying Size within the U-Mo Fuel Matrix. Herein, Segregation of Fission Products to Xe Bubbles and Grain Boundaries (GB) Were Studied using Atom Probe Tomography (APT). Segregation Behavior Was Found to Vary among GBs, Small Bubbles (<10 >Nm), and Larger Bubbles (>10 Nm). Solid Fission Products Were Enriched at GBs and Larger Bubbles, But Not at Small Bubbles. a Denuded Zone Was Identified Adjacent to a > 10 Nm Xe Gas Bubble and a GB.

The Analysis Of Mechanical Exfoliation Of Graphene For Various Fabrication And Automation Techniques, Lance Yarbrough

Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Honors Theses

Mechanical Exfoliation of Graphene is an often-overlooked portion of the fabrication of quantum devices, and to create more devices quickly, optimizing this process to generate better flakes is critical. In addition, it would be valuable to simulate test pulls quickly, to gain insight on flake quality of various materials and exfoliation conditions. Physical pulls of graphene at various temperatures, pull forces, and pull repetitions were analyzed and compared to the results of ANSYS simulations, solved for similar results. Using ANSYS’ ability to predict trends in exfoliations, flake thickness and coverage using stress and deflection analyses were investigated. Generally, both strongly …

Quasi-Static And Dynamic Deformation Of Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced By Core-Shell Al35ti15cu10mn20cr20 High-Entropy Alloy Particulates, Dezhi Zhu, Tingting Chen, Xiaoqiang Jin, Haiming Wen, Zhiqiang Fu, Shengguan Qu

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Core-Shell Structured Particles Are Potential Reinforcement Agents For Metal Matrix Composites. In This Work, Aluminum Matrix Composites Reinforced With Core-Shell Structured Al35Ti15Cu10Mn20Cr20 High-Entropy Alloy (HEA) Particles Were Fabricated By Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) And High-Temperature Diffusion Post-Treatment. Dynamic Compression Behavior And Adiabatic Shear Failure Mechanism In The Composites Were Investigated By Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar (SHPB), Scanning Electron Microscopy And Transmission Electron Microscopy. Results Showed That The Shell Thickness Of The Core-Shell Particles Ranged From 0.4 To 1.6 Μm, Which Were Formed By Thermal Diffusion Between HEA Core And Aluminum Alloy. The 30 Vol% (Al35Ti15Cu10Mn20Cr20)p/2024Al Composite Showed A High Compressive …

High Temperature Validation Of A Line Heat Source Technique For In-Pile Thermal Conductivity Determination, Katelyn Wada, Allyssa Bateman, Tony Valayil Varghese, Austin Fleming, Brian J. Jaques, David Estrada

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

In-pile instrumentation is critical for advancing operations and materials discovery in the nuclear industry. Ensuring optimal performance of sensors in high temperatures is the first step in demonstrating their viability in the harsh in-pile environment. This work demonstrates the high temperature capabilities of a line heat source and measurement technique previously shown to extract thermal conductivity of nuclear fuel sized samples within a laboratory environment at room temperature. This method uses a hybrid AC/DC measurement technique to obtain rapid measurements of the temperature dependent voltage change of a heater wire, which also acts as a resistance thermometer. Once the temperature …

Study Of Reactive Distillation Equipment For Eterification Process, Abbos Elmanov, Abdulaziz Bakhtiyorov, Adham Norkobilov, Olimjon Maksudov, Zarif Oripov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The purpose of this work is to study the chemical technological processes for eterification processes, and the reactive distillation unit, which carries out the reaction and separation process in one device, was chosen as the object of research. А reаctive distillаtion system is exаmined to produce for the production of Ethyl Acetate (EtAc) viа eterificаtion of acetic acid (HAc) with ethаnol. Optimizаtion methods using sensitivity analysis аre аlso conducted. Cаlculаtion of vаpor liquid equilibrium of the mixture system is done using UNIFАC model. Heat integration from the distillate stream of the column to the acid feed stream and from bottom …

Numerical Calculation Of The Flame Spreading Over A Methane Hydrate Surface, Otabek Nigmatov, Oksana Ismailova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The Methane Hydrate is expected as an energy source and is being as a medium distance transport means of natural gas alternative of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas). During the natural gas transportation, fire accidents are concerned. In the present study, the flame spreading over a methane hydrate surface has been studied numerically as a function of hydrate surface temperature, T_s. When T_s = 173 K (-100℃), lower than the dissociation temperature (T_d = 183 K (-90℃)), the flame spreading speed is around 6.5 mm/s, while the flame spreading speed at T_s = 193 K (-80℃), …

Dft Study Of Quantum Chemical Parameters Of 4-Amino-2-Mercaptobenzimidazole And Their Tautomeric Forms, Dilnoza Rahmonova, Alisher Eshimbetov, Lobar Gapurova, Zuhra Ch. Kadirova, Shakhnoza Kadirova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Coordination competing donor centers, electronic and geometric structures of the 4-amino-2-mercaptobenzimidazole ligand molecule were studied using quantum chemical calculation by the DFT / 6-31G method (d, p). It was shown that during the formation of the metal complex, the ligand is coordinated through the localized nitrogen atom of the imidazole ring. In this study, the total energies (Etot) of 4-amino-2-mercaptobenzimidazole (1) and its tautomeric forms (2 and 3) were calculated. And also, the energies of boundary molecular orbitals, the energy gap between boundary MOs (ΔE) and the distribution of the total charge on atoms and boundary orbitals were determined. In …

The Effect Of Hydrogen Peroxide And Potassium Amylxanthate On The Surface Properties Of Chalcocite And Enargite, Berdakh T. Daniyarov, Hajime Miki, Daminbek A. Ziyatov, Shahlo Daminova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The effect on the surface properties and floatability of chalcocite and enargite after oxidative treatment with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) in the presence and absence of potassium amylxanthate (PAX) as a collector was studied. In this research, flotation tests were carried out on mixed and individual minerals. Oxidative treatment with hydrogen peroxide had a negative effect on the floatability of chalcocite and enargite. PAX adsorption analysis shows that enargite adsorbs PAX faster than chalcocite. Moreover, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis shows that PAX was adsorbed in the form of copper amylxanthate on chalcocite and enargite surfaces. In …

Influence Of The Amount Of Monoethanolamine On The Physicochemical Properties Of Aminolysis Products, Soxibjon A. Egamberdiyev, Muzaffar G. Alimukhamedov, Juraev Asror, Ravshan Adilov

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the process of aminolysis of secondary polyethylene terephthalate with monoethanolamine at low ratio. The effect of the amount of monoethanolamine on the physical and chemical properties of the aminolysis product of secondary polyethylene terephthalate was studied. With an increase of 1-4 moles of monoethanolamine obtained for synthesis (without the presence of a catalyst), it was observed that the number of amines in the aminolysis product increased from 324 to 503 mgKON/g, and the number of hydroxyls increased from 298 to 491 mgKON/g. The structure of the resulting bis(2-hydroxyethylene)terephthalamide was studied using IR …

Study Of The Structure Of Glass Ionomer Cements Developed Based On Glass System Sio2-Al2o3-Cao-Zno-P2o5-Caf2, Tatyana O. Nam, Mastura X. Aripova, Ripsime V. Mkrtchyan

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The goal was to study the structure of glass ionomer cements (GIC) developed on the basis of glasses of the SiO₂-Al₂O₃-CaO-ZnO-P₂O5-CaF₂ system. Glass powders with sizes less than 50 μm were sealed with a 40% solution of polyacrylic acid and after 72 hours, electron microscopic examination was carried out on a JSM-IT200 scanning microscope (JEOL, Japan). All samples demonstrate a cellular structure consisting of glass particles surrounded by glass elements that have entered into an acid-ion interaction with polyacrylic acid in a polymer matrix. GIC-4 and GIC-6 show the most …

Impact Of Sulfurization On Sputtered Bivo4 Thin Films, Shukur P. Gofurov, Dilbar T. Bozorova, Zuhra Ch, Kadirova, Oksana Ismailova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The sulfurization method has been used to decrease the band gap of the BiVO₄ structure, reduce the recombination of electrons and holes, and increase the photoelectrochemical performance of this material. It has been observed that incorporation of sulfur into stoichiometric and V_rich BiVO₄ is variously affected changing of properties of the structure. Sulfurization can modify V_rich BiVO₄ structure rather than stoichiometric BiVO₄.

Development Of Clinker And Portland Cement Composition Based On Surkhondaryo Raw Materials, Salohiddin Ramazanov, Abdumalik Nabiyev, Mastura Aripova

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The purpose of this research work is to develop clinker and Portland cement compositions based on Surkhandarya raw materials for the planned construction of a cement plant, as well as to study their physical and chemical properties. The compositions of clinkers, including limestone, clay from the Yolgizbulok deposit and slag from the Almalyk mining and metallurgical plant, were studied. The optimal clinker composition was selected, on the basis of which Portland cement was obtained. The optimal amount of gypsum addition was determined to achieve a cement stone strength of 43,5 MPa. The developed clinker composition will provide the planned enterprise …

Antibacterial Cerium-Containing Glazes For Ceramic Tiles, Ivan Levitskiy, Mastura Aripova, Mihail Dyadenko, Dar’Ya Kucherova, Artem Golub

CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

The results of research on the production of semi-fritted cerium-containing glazes used for ceramic tiles are presented.

A multicomponent raw material mixture based on dolomite, cerium dioxide CeO₂, aluminosilicate multicalcium frit and permanent components including feldspar, alumina and clay components (kaolin and refractory clay) is used to produce glazes.

The characteristics of the obtained coatings were studied: appearance, technological and physico-chemical properties, including antibacterial properties in relation to the strains of Escherichia coli ATCC 8739 and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538. The influence of temperature parameters on the formation of glaze coatings, as well as their structure and phase …

Surface Treatments' Effects On The Capacitor's Dielectric Performance Under Electro-Thermal Stresses, Haider. M. Umran, Feipeng Wang

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

Biaxial-oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films are characterized by unfavorable aging behavior because of their poor susceptibility to high temperatures, humidity, and high electric fields. This makes them unqualified to withstand harsh operating conditions, such as in capacitor applications. This study investigates the impact of annealing BOPP samples at 100 °C for five hours after fluorination at different times (15, 30, and 60 minutes) on their electrical and mechanical performance under electro-thermal stresses. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images confirm that there is an increase in surface roughness and the formation of a dense layer of fluorine-containing groups monotonically with fluorination time. So, …

Towards A Practical Method For Monitoring Kinetic Processes In Polymers With Low-Frequency Raman Spectroscopy, Robert Vito Chimenti

Theses and Dissertations

Unlike liquids and crystalline solids, glassy materials exist in a constant state of structural nonequilibrium. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of material kinetics is critical for understanding the structure-property-processing relationships of polymeric materials. Amorphous materials universally display low-frequency Raman features related to the phonon density of states resulting in a broad disorder band for Raman shifts below 100 cm-1, which is related to the conformational entropy and the modulus. This disorder band is dominated by the Boson peak, a feature due to phonon scattering because of disorder and can be related to the transverse sound velocity of the material, and a …

Processing And Testing Commodity And Engineering Cfrtp Composites, Delia M. Derner, Kristine Osorio

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Commodity thermoplastic polymers provide good load transfer to and protection of the reinforcing fibers.  However, their mechanical properties are inferior to high-performance thermoplastic polymer composites.  Findings of preliminary research conducted at WSU showed that continuous fiber reinforced (CFR) commodity polymers such as PETG and PP have better Izod impact resistance than their high-performance CFR counterparts.  Further investigation of these findings is conducted in this research project.  Quasi-isotropic laminates of GF/PETG and GF/PET-am are fabricated and tested in drop weight impact.  The results will be compared with previously determined results of high-performance CF/PPS, CF/PA12 and GF/PPS.  The samples are fabricated using …

Low-Velocity Drop Weight Impact And Compression After Impact Properties Of Symmetric Quasi-Isotropic Cfrtp Composites, Youyi Zhou, Kyungbin Min

Research & Creative Achievement Day

Low-velocity impact properties and residual compression strength after impact performance are used to evaluate composite materials for many applications. In this research, low-velocity drop-weight impact and compression after impact performance of four continuous fiber reinforcement thermoplastic (CFRTP) composites are investigated. Quasi-isotropic samples of GF/PP, CF-PA12, CF-PA6, GF-PA6 were fabricated and tested according to ASTM standards. Three energy levels of 10, 15, and 20 J/mm, were employed in this research. Results indicate that GF/PP exhibits the highest damage resistance and rebound-ability, evidenced by its minimal indentation and damage area, the highest significant damage threshold force, and the highest ratio of impact …

Ergo Carbon Workspace, Ethan C. Atkinson, Joshua N. Hanner, Rachel A. Henderson, Anders Nielsen, Mohamed A. Salat

Research & Creative Achievement Day

The goal of the Ergo Carbon Workspace is to create a monitor stand that is both lightweight and easily transportable, catering to the needs of modern workspaces. Constructed from carbon fiber, epoxy resin, and a honeycomb core, this design emphasizes portability without sacrificing durability. Incorporating aerospace-grade honeycomb core as well as braided carbon fiber epoxy struts bolsters structural integrity while maintaining a lightweight part. The Ergo Carbon Workspace design facilitates effortless assembly and disassembly, simplifying transportation and packaging. Through the utilization of composite materials, the stand achieves an optimal balance of strength and portability. Ergo Carbon Workspace will also incorporate …

Application Of The Immobilized Low-Activity Waste Glass Corrosion Model To The Static Dissolution Of 24 Statistically-Designed Alkali-Borosilicate Waste Glasses, Sebastien N. Kerisit, James J. Neeway, Charmayne E. Lonergan, Benjamin Parruzot, Jarrod V. Crum, Richard C. Daniel, Gary L. Smith, R. Matthew Asmussen

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Glass corrosion models that capture the complex mechanisms of the glass-water reaction enable the prediction of nuclear waste glass durability in disposal scenarios. Parameterization of such models is challenging because of the need to capture changes in corrosion behavior with time, reaction conditions, and glass composition. Here, we describe and employ the ILAW (immobilized low-activity waste) glass corrosion model (IGCM) in geochemical simulations of static dissolution tests, at two temperatures (40 °C and 90 °C), for a matrix of 24 enhanced low-activity waste (eLAW) glasses statistically designed to cover a processable composition space defined by 8 major glass components (Al …

Decoding Crystallization Behavior Of Aluminoborosilicate Glasses: From Structural Descriptors To Quantitative Structure – Property Relationship (Qspr) Based Predictive Models, Yingcheng Zhang, Marco Bertani, Alfonso Pedone, Randall E. Youngman, Gregory Tricot, Aditya Kumar, Ashutosh Goel

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Successful decoding of structural descriptors controlling the crystallization in multicomponent functional glasses can pave the way for the transition from the trial-and-error approach and empirical modeling for glass/glass-ceramic composition design toward more rational and scientifically rigorous Quantitative Structure-Property Relationship (QSPR) based models. However, due to the compositional and structural complexity of multicomponent glasses and the longer time and length scales associated with nucleation, the development and validation of QSPR models are still in it's infancy. The work presented in the article is an attempt to leap forward in this pursuit by combining the strengths of experimental and computational materials science …

Research On 3d Printing Resin Exposure Properties And Its Application On Centrifugal Microfluidic Platform Based On Fluorescence Detection, Zheng Qiao

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation encapsulates significant advancements in the field of SLA 3D printing and centrifugal microfluidics. Central to the research is the development of a novel mathematical model for predicting trapped resin thickness in SLA 3D printing, a groundbreaking contribution that addresses a critical aspect of printing intricate structures. This model, the first to establish a mathematical relationship for resin thickness, is rooted in a comprehensive study of the resin curing process. The research leverages the concept of 'critical dosage' for resin curing, leading to a more refined and theoretically grounded approach for calculating curing thickness. Experimentation further validates the model, …

Globular Protein For Surface Modification Of Cellulosecontaining Materials, Nodira Saydaliyeva

Technical science and innovation

The purpose of this work is the chemical modification of cotton fabrics with natural globular protein. Modification was carried out in the process of finishing cotton fabrics, after decoction and bleaching in a continuous mode. The effect of modification on the strength, protein content and functional groups of cotton fabric has been studied. According to the results obtained using the AUTOGRAPH AGS-N machine, it was found that the modification of cotton fabrics with a solution of globular protein increases the strength of the treated fabrics, depending on the concentration of the modifier and the temperature regime. Treatment with a highly …

A Guide To Fifty Years Of Research At Montana Tech: Part 3-Decontamination Of Ratioactively Contaminated Steel By Melt Refining/Slagging Processing, Larry G. Twidwell, Samuel A. Worcester

Metallurgy

This presentation includes a discussion of the research conducted at Montana Tech in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. The discussion is focused on Decontamination of Radioactively Contaminated Steel by Melt Refining/Slagging. This presentation is based on the research of Master of Science graduate students, industrial and academic colleagues, at the Montana College of Mineral Science and Technology (which morphed to Montana Tech [1977], then to Montana Tech of The University of Montana [2000], then to Montana Technological University [2019]). The referenced work of each of the graduate students in this presentation is gratefully acknowledged. The following summary presentation …

Advancements In Characterization Of Ancient Potteries From Southeast Asia: A Review Of Analytical Techniques, Chitnarong Sirisathitkul

Makara Journal of Science

Ancient potteries offer valuable information regarding technological advancements, life dynamics, cultural diversity, and trade routes in the past. Earthenware, stoneware, and porcelain from Southeast Asia have been characterized using several analytical techniques, as reviewed in this article. Fluorescent and diffracted X-rays give rise to elemental and phase compositions, respectively. Examination of molecular bonds requires vibrational spectroscopy, which is useful for the identification of organic materials in ancient potteries. With the advent of portable X-ray fluorescence and Raman spectrometry, on-site analysis of archeological ceramics is now possible. For in-depth analysis, synchrotron light sources can provide new insights into artifacts through X-ray …

Effect Of Fabrication Parameters On The Ferroelectricity Of Hafnium Zirconium Oxide Films: A Statistical Study, Guillermo A. Salcedo, Ahmad E. Islam, Elizabeth Reichley, Michael Dietz, Christine M. Schubert Kabban, Kevin D. Leedy, Tyson C. Back, Weison Wang, Andrew Green, Timothy S. Wolfe, James M. Sattler

Faculty Publications

Ferroelectricity in hafnium zirconium oxide (Hf_1−xZr_xO₂) and the factors that impact it have been a popular research topic since its discovery in 2011. Although the general trends are known, the interactions between fabrication parameters and their effect on the ferroelectricity of Hf_1−xZr_xO₂ require further investigation. In this paper, we present a statistical study and a model that relates Zr concentration (x), film thickness (t_f), and annealing temperature (T_a) with the remanent polarization (P_r) in tungsten (W)-capped Hf_1−xZr_xO₂. …

Recent Advances In Solar Photo(Electro)Catalytic Nitrogen Fixation, Jun-Bo Ma, Sheng Lin, Zhiqun Lin, Lan Sun, Chang-Jian Lin

Journal of Electrochemistry

Ammonia (NH₃) is an essential chemical in modern society. It is currently produced in industry by the Haber-Bosch process using H₂ and N₂ as reactants in the presence of iron-based catalysts at high-temperature (400–600 ^oC) and extremely highpressure (20–40 MPa) conditions. However, its efficiency is limited to 10% to 15%. At the same time, a large amount of energy is consumed, and CO₂ emission is inevitably. The development of a sustainable, clean, and environmentally friendly energy system represents a key strategy to address energy crisis and environmental pollution, ultimately aiming to achieve carbon neutrality. …

Micropatterning And Functionalization Of Single Layer Graphene: Tuning Its Electron Transport Properties, Miao-Miao Cui, Lian-Huan Han, Lan-Ping Zeng, Jia-Yao Guo, Wei-Ying Song, Chuan Liu, Yuan-Fei Wu, Shi-Yi Luo, Yun-Hua Liu, Dong-Ping Zhan

Journal of Electrochemistry

As a promising 2D material, graphene exhibits excellent physical properties including single-atom-scale thickness and remarkably high charge carrier mobility. However, its semi-metallic nature with a zero bandgap poses challenges for its application in high-performance field-effect transistors (FETs). In order to overcome these limitations, various approaches have been explored to modulate graphene's bandgap, including nanoscale confinement, external field induction, doping, and chemical micropatterning. Nevertheless, the stability and controllability still need to be improved. In this study, we propose a feasible method that combines electrochemical bromination and photolithography to precisely tune the electron transport properties of single layer graphene (SLG). Through this …

Effects Of Polymer-Nanoparticle Interactions On The Dynamics Of Attractive Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane Nanocomposites, Walter W. Young

Doctoral Dissertations

Polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) had long been recognized as a critical building block for inorganic-organic hybrid materials with unique and desirable properties and performance. Through synthesis and characterization of polymer/POSS nanocomposites, direct insights into the significant effects of the polymer/POSS interactions on the resulting material properties are obtained. Random copolymers of a hydrogen-bond accepting monomer and a non-interacting monomer are synthesized and loaded with a model amine-functionalized hydrogen bond donating POSS molecule via solution casting, to create a material with well-controlled dynamical heterogeneity. The increase in the glass transition temperature (Tg) of these materials is found to strongly depend on …