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Structural Health Monitoring And Repair Of Welded Thermoplastic Composite Joints Using Embedded Multifunctional Films, Wencai Li Oct 2023

Structural Health Monitoring And Repair Of Welded Thermoplastic Composite Joints Using Embedded Multifunctional Films, Wencai Li

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

Thermoplastic composites (TPCs) have gained widespread use, particularly in large or integrated structural components, necessitating effective joining techniques. Fusion bonding (welding) has emerged as a suitable method for TPCs due to their ability to be reshaped through heating and cooling, eliminating the need for mechanical fasteners, long curing times, and extensive surface preparation. Among the welding techniques, ultrasonic welding (USW) stands out for its fast-cycling time and potential for automating large-scale structures, thereby reducing energy consumption. However, limited industrial applications of USW in this context require further knowledge to instill confidence in the process. Moreover, composite structures are susceptible to …


Acute Exposure To Two Biocides Causes Morphological And Molecular Changes In The Gill Ciliary Epithelium Of The Invasive Golden Mussel Limnoperna Fortunei (Dunker, 1857), Amanda Maria Siqueira Moreira, Erico Freitas, Mariana De Paula Reis, Júlia Meireles Nogueira, Newton Pimentel De Ulhôa Barbosa, André Luiz Martins Reis, Afonso Pelli, Paulo Ricardo Da Silva Camargo, Antonio Valadão Cardoso, Rayan Silva De Paula, Erika Cristina Jorge Oct 2023

Acute Exposure To Two Biocides Causes Morphological And Molecular Changes In The Gill Ciliary Epithelium Of The Invasive Golden Mussel Limnoperna Fortunei (Dunker, 1857), Amanda Maria Siqueira Moreira, Erico Freitas, Mariana De Paula Reis, Júlia Meireles Nogueira, Newton Pimentel De Ulhôa Barbosa, André Luiz Martins Reis, Afonso Pelli, Paulo Ricardo Da Silva Camargo, Antonio Valadão Cardoso, Rayan Silva De Paula, Erika Cristina Jorge

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 2

Limnoperna fortunei, the golden mussel, is a bivalve mollusk considered an invader in South America. This species is responsible for ecological and economic damages due to its voluminous fouling capability. Chemical biocides such as MXD-100™ and sodium dichloroisocyanurate (NaDCC) are often used to control L. fortunei infestations in hydraulic systems. Thus, we proposed to investigate the effects of different periods (24, 48 and 72 h) of exposure to MXD-100™ (0.56 mg L−1) and NaDCC (1.5 mg L−1) on the gills of L. fortunei through morphological and molecular analyses. NaDCC promoted progressive morphological changes during the analyzed periods and only an …


Biomimetic Nacre-Like Aramid Nanofiber-Holey Mxene Composites For Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Yuying Wang, Volkan Cecen, Shoupeng Wang, Lei Zhao, Li Liu, Xiaonan Zhu, Yudodng Hwang, Mingqiang Wang Oct 2023

Biomimetic Nacre-Like Aramid Nanofiber-Holey Mxene Composites For Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Yuying Wang, Volkan Cecen, Shoupeng Wang, Lei Zhao, Li Liu, Xiaonan Zhu, Yudodng Hwang, Mingqiang Wang

Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering Faculty Scholarship

Polysulfide shuttle and lithium dendrite formation limit practical applications of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. To address these issues, we propose a nacre-inspired design of MXene/aramid nanofiber (ANF) separator with “brick-and-mortar” microstructure. The combination of shortened ion transfer distance generated by holes on MXene and enlarged interlayer spacing provided by ANFs creates a hierarchical ion path “highway” that modulates the efficiency of ion transportation while synergistically suppressing the polysulfide shuttles. Furthermore, benefitting from the introduction of ANF, the composite membrane has good mechanical properties and impact tolerance. With simultaneous mitigation of dendrite growth and polysulfide poisoning of anodes, the cells with nacre-inspired …


Corrosion Related To The Nuclear Waste Containers, Ali Ebrahimzadeh Pilehrood Oct 2023

Corrosion Related To The Nuclear Waste Containers, Ali Ebrahimzadeh Pilehrood

Corrosion Research

The disposal of nuclear waste is a demanding topic, and the existing methods, whether it is temporary storage in spent fuel pools or storage in geological repositories, both face the risk of corrosion-related problems. Any failure in these storage methods can potentially lead to the release of radioactive materials into the environment. To avert such catastrophic scenarios, people in the nuclear industry consistently monitor and maintain these storage facilities endlessly and attempt to improve the plans designed to store nuclear waste. Here, I will examine the nuclear waste management organization (NWMO) plan in Canada. Choosing an appropriate location for the …


Corrosion Case Study On Pipeline, Kangze Ren Oct 2023

Corrosion Case Study On Pipeline, Kangze Ren

Corrosion Research

The Kashagan pipeline leaks were likely caused by sulfur stress corrosion cracking, a combined corrosion mechanism developed by the presence of high pressure, the high level of hydrogen sulfide(the main "ingredient" of sour gas), and poor metallurgical choice. Improper welding and poor metallurgical examination were blamed for causing the leaking issue. The purpose of the current review is to raise the alarm about the inappropriate corrosion management of Kashagan oil production and its societal and environmental consequences.


Evolution Of Glassy Carbon Derived From Pyrolysis Of Furan Resin, Josh Kemppainen, Ivan Gallegos, Aaron Krieg, Jacob R. Gissinger, Kristopher E. Wise, Margaret Kowalik, Julia A. King, S. Gowtham, Adri Van Duin, Gregory Odegard Oct 2023

Evolution Of Glassy Carbon Derived From Pyrolysis Of Furan Resin, Josh Kemppainen, Ivan Gallegos, Aaron Krieg, Jacob R. Gissinger, Kristopher E. Wise, Margaret Kowalik, Julia A. King, S. Gowtham, Adri Van Duin, Gregory Odegard

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 2

Glassy carbon (GC) material derived from pyrolyzed furan resin was modeled by using reactive molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. The MD polymerization simulation protocols to cure the furan resin precursor material are validated via comparison of the predicted density and Young's modulus with experimental values. The MD pyrolysis simulations protocols to pyrolyze the furan resin precursor is validated by comparison of calculated density, Young's modulus, carbon content, sp carbon content, the in-plane crystallite size, out-of-plane crystallite stacking height, and interplanar crystallite spacing with experimental results from the literature for furan resin derived GC. The modeling methodology established in this work can …


Machine Learning Prediction Of Hea Properties, Nicholas J. Beaver, Nathaniel Melisso, Travis Murphy Oct 2023

Machine Learning Prediction Of Hea Properties, Nicholas J. Beaver, Nathaniel Melisso, Travis Murphy

College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program

High-entropy alloys (HEA) are a very new development in the field of metallurgical materials. They are made up of multiple principle atoms unlike traditional alloys, which contributes to their high configurational entropy. The microstructure and properties of HEAs are are not well predicted with the models developed for more common engineering alloys, and there is not enough data available on HEAs to fully represent the complex behavior of these alloys. To that end, we explore how the use of machine learning models can be used to model the complex, high dimensional behavior in the HEA composition space. Based on our …


Characterization Of Ground Albedo Materials For Bifacial Solar Farms, Fernanda De Los Angeles Garcia, Benny Tam, Jean Lee, James Vance Oct 2023

Characterization Of Ground Albedo Materials For Bifacial Solar Farms, Fernanda De Los Angeles Garcia, Benny Tam, Jean Lee, James Vance

College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Bifacial photovoltaics can collect solar energy from both sides, unlike regular one-sided solar panels. With the ability to collect energy from both sides, the energy production of bifacial photovoltaic farms is about 2-6% more efficient than typical solar farms. However, the increase in efficiency is highly dependent on the reflectivity of the ground material. This project explores six different materials to determine which material would be best to implement as a ground material for a bifacial photovoltaic farm, based on their mechanical properties and albedo value. Albedo refers to the ratio between the reflected solar radiation to the incident solar …


Additive Manufacturing For Medical Education, Michael Noon Oct 2023

Additive Manufacturing For Medical Education, Michael Noon

College of Engineering Summer Undergraduate Research Program

A growing body of evidence is suggesting that anatomical knowledge, the keystone of many medical specialties, is suffering among new graduates. While a host of reasons are provided, one common thread that many point to is the decline of cadaver dissections in the classroom. Many virtual audio-visual tools are used to address this gap, yet evidence has shown their ineffectiveness. Given this gap, the high degree of flexibility found in additive manufacturing (AM), and the many uses AM has already found in the medical field, we propose its use to fill this gap, allowing for students to learn with touch …


Heterostructure Engineering In Electrode Materials For Sodium-Ion Batteries: Recent Progress And Perspectives, Eric Gabriel, Chunrong Ma, Kincaid Graff, Angel Conrado, Dewen Hou, Hui Xiong Oct 2023

Heterostructure Engineering In Electrode Materials For Sodium-Ion Batteries: Recent Progress And Perspectives, Eric Gabriel, Chunrong Ma, Kincaid Graff, Angel Conrado, Dewen Hou, Hui Xiong

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have stepped into the spotlight as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries for large-scale energy storage systems. However, SIB electrode materials, in general, have inferior performance than their lithium counterparts because Na+ is larger and heavier than Li+. Heterostructure engineering is a promising strategy to overcome this intrinsic limitation and achieve practical SIBs. We provide a brief review of recent progress in heterostructure engineering of electrode materials and research on how the phase interface influences Na+ storage and transport properties. Efficient strategies for the design and fabrication of heterostructures (in situ methods) …


Loading Direction Dependence Of Asymmetric Response Of < C+A > Pyramidal Slip In Rolled Az31 Magnesium Alloy, Yuzhi Zhu, Dewen Hou, Kaixuan Chen, Zidong Wang Oct 2023

Loading Direction Dependence Of Asymmetric Response Of < C+A > Pyramidal Slip In Rolled Az31 Magnesium Alloy, Yuzhi Zhu, Dewen Hou, Kaixuan Chen, Zidong Wang

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

No abstract provided.


On The Prediction Of The Mechanical Properties Of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement: A Random Forest Approach Tailored To Cement Chemistry, Taihao Han, Bryan K. Aylas-Paredes, Jie Huang, Ashutosh Goel, Narayanan Neithalath, Aditya Kumar Oct 2023

On The Prediction Of The Mechanical Properties Of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement: A Random Forest Approach Tailored To Cement Chemistry, Taihao Han, Bryan K. Aylas-Paredes, Jie Huang, Ashutosh Goel, Narayanan Neithalath, Aditya Kumar

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Limestone calcined clay cement (LC3) is a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement, capable of reducing the binder's carbon footprint by 40% while satisfying all key performance metrics. The inherent compositional heterogeneity in select components of LC3, combined with their convoluted chemical interactions, poses challenges to conventional analytical models when predicting mechanical properties. Although some studies have employed machine learning (ML) to predict the mechanical properties of LC3, many have overlooked the pivotal role of feature selection. Proper feature selection not only refines and simplifies the structure of ML models but also enhances these models' prediction performance and interpretability. This …


Interfacial Thermomechanical Behavior Of Hybrid Carbon Fibers, Sriraj Srihari Oct 2023

Interfacial Thermomechanical Behavior Of Hybrid Carbon Fibers, Sriraj Srihari

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

The carbon fiber/epoxy interface is of great importance in composite design due to its load transfer mechanisms from the weak epoxy to the stronger fiber. Improving the strength of the interface reduces the risk of failure at the interface and improves the load transfer to the fiber. In this study, two types of nano-species ZnO nanowires and nickel-based metal organic frameworks were grown on carbon fibers to improve the interfaces. The interfacial mechanics of the enhanced fibers are evaluated using nanoindentation studies. Composite samples with Aeropoxy matrix and vertically aligned fibers are fabricated for this purpose. A Bruker TI-980 TriboIndenter …


The Effect Of Through Thickness Reinforcement Angle On The Disbonding Behavior In Skin-Stringer Configuration, Christopher John Morris Oct 2023

The Effect Of Through Thickness Reinforcement Angle On The Disbonding Behavior In Skin-Stringer Configuration, Christopher John Morris

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Post-cure through thickness reinforcement is a method used to increase the mechanical properties of composite laminates in the transverse direction. This study conducted a test on skin-stringer structures bonded together in three configurations using an epoxy or thermoplastic adhesive at the interface with reinforcing pins inserted through the laminate thickness located at the edge of the stringer at differing angles between -30º and 30º. The fabrication of these samples in configurations B and C consisted of the use of carbon fiber prepeg laminate at a ply orientation of [02902]2s for the skin and [0 90] …


Fabrication Of Smooth Sac305 Thin Films Via Magnetron Sputtering And Evaluations Of Microstructure, Creep, And Electrical Resistivity, Manish Ojha Oct 2023

Fabrication Of Smooth Sac305 Thin Films Via Magnetron Sputtering And Evaluations Of Microstructure, Creep, And Electrical Resistivity, Manish Ojha

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations

SAC305 (96.5%Sn-3%Ag-0.5%Cu) is the leading alternative to the traditional Sn-Pb solder eutectic alloy owing to its low melting temperature, better compatibility with other components, and excellent mechanical/structural properties. In the realm of modern electronics, where devices are increasingly miniaturized, the design and characterization of thin solder joints become paramount. The orientation and size of the grains within the solder can influence its ability to withstand mechanical stresses. However, research on SAC thin films remains sparse, and these films present unique challenges and characteristics compared to their bulk counterparts, influenced by factors like interfaces, stresses, thickness, microstructure, and the nature of …


Mechanism Underlying Effect Of Expansive Agent And Shrinkage Reducing Admixture On Mechanical Properties And Fiber-Matrix Bonding Of Fiber-Reinforced Mortar, Kamran Aghaee, Taihao Han, Aditya Kumar, Kamal Khayat Oct 2023

Mechanism Underlying Effect Of Expansive Agent And Shrinkage Reducing Admixture On Mechanical Properties And Fiber-Matrix Bonding Of Fiber-Reinforced Mortar, Kamran Aghaee, Taihao Han, Aditya Kumar, Kamal Khayat

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

Expansive agent (EA) and shrinkage reducing admixture (SRA) are utilized to reduce shrinkage and risk of cracking in concrete. EA compensates shrinkage by initial expansion, and SRA reduces surface tension in the pore fluid. Although EA and SRA effectively reduce shrinkage, they can impair micro-structure of concrete at high contents. The shrinkage reduction effect of EA and SRA is well known; however, there is limited knowledge about their negative effect on microstructure and fiber matrix interfacial transition zone (ITZ). The current study explores the effect of using 10 % CaO-based EA, 2 % SRA, and their combination on mechanical, shrinkage, …


Switching Of Control Mechanisms During The Rapid Solidification Of A Melt Pool, Yijia Gu, Jiandong Yuan, Lianyi Chen Oct 2023

Switching Of Control Mechanisms During The Rapid Solidification Of A Melt Pool, Yijia Gu, Jiandong Yuan, Lianyi Chen

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

The Solidification of Alloys is Typically Controlled by Solute Diffusion Due to the Solute Partitioning Happening at the Solid-Liquid Interface. in This Study, We Show that the Switching from Solute Diffusion-Controlled Growth to Thermal Diffusion-Controlled Growth May Happen at the Solidification Front during Rapid Solidification Processes of Alloys Such as Additive Manufacturing using a Phase-Field Model. the Switching is Found to Be Triggered by the Cooling of the Solid-Liquid Interface When It Becomes Colder Than the Solidus Temperature. the Switching Introduces a Sudden Jump of Growth Velocity, an Increase in Solute Concentration, and the Refining of the Resulting Microstructures. All …


L(D)-Tyrosine-Mediated One-Step Chiral Graphene Production For Chirality-Dependent Sensing, Fnu Pranav, Ali Ashraf, Meena Jaggi, Subhash C. Chauhan, Murali M. Yallapu Sep 2023

L(D)-Tyrosine-Mediated One-Step Chiral Graphene Production For Chirality-Dependent Sensing, Fnu Pranav, Ali Ashraf, Meena Jaggi, Subhash C. Chauhan, Murali M. Yallapu

Research Symposium

Background: Chirality has been the most iconic phenomenon that occurred in nature. The idea of mirror-image asymmetry associated with the biological entity is still unsolved The emergence of 2D layered nanomaterials which have already shown amazing properties and a wide range of applications, especially in the areas of sensing.Amino acids enantiomers have similar physical and chemical properties however their physiological responses get changed based on the enantiomers. For example, L from amino acids helps body in protein formation, and generation of biological signals etc. whereas the D-form may cause toxic effects. We have developed a novel and facile synthesis method …


Hydrophobicity Optimization Of Cathode Catalyst Layer For Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Hao-Jie Chen, Mei-Hua Tang, Sheng-Li Chen Sep 2023

Hydrophobicity Optimization Of Cathode Catalyst Layer For Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell, Hao-Jie Chen, Mei-Hua Tang, Sheng-Li Chen

Journal of Electrochemistry

Hydrophobicity of the cathode catalyst layers (CCLs) crucially determines the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) by affecting the transports of oxygen and liquid water. In this regard, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) is usually used as a hydrophobic additive to facilitate the oxygen and water transports in CCLs. So far, there remains lacking systematic effort to optimize the addition methods of PTFE in CCLs and the mechanisms behind. In this work, the effects of the approaches for PTFE addition and the distribution of PTFE on the mass transport of oxygen and the proton conduction in CCLs were studied by using …


Dependence Of Heat Transfer Model On The Structure Of Electrically Coil-Heated Microelectrodes, Ju Li, Sen Yang, Jian-Jun Sun Sep 2023

Dependence Of Heat Transfer Model On The Structure Of Electrically Coil-Heated Microelectrodes, Ju Li, Sen Yang, Jian-Jun Sun

Journal of Electrochemistry

Electrically heated microelectrodes have gained much attention in electroanalytical chemistry in recent years. It has been shown that the promotion of mass transport and reaction kinetics at high-temperatures often results in increased current signals. However, there is no study about the heat transfer inner the microelectrodes which is necessary for the design and operation for microsensors. This report introduces a finite element software (COMSOL) to analyze the factors that influence the surface temperature (Ts), which is crucial for the heating ability of micro-disk electrodes with coils. Distances between the electrode surface and the bottom of the heated copper …


Asymmetric Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces For High-Performance Rechargeable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Jia Chou, Ya-Hui Wang, Wen-Peng Wang, Sen Xin, Yu-Guo Guo Sep 2023

Asymmetric Electrode-Electrolyte Interfaces For High-Performance Rechargeable Lithium-Sulfur Batteries, Jia Chou, Ya-Hui Wang, Wen-Peng Wang, Sen Xin, Yu-Guo Guo

Journal of Electrochemistry

With a high cell-level specific energy and a low cost, lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery has been intensively studied as one of the most promising candidates for competing the next-generation energy storage campaign. Currently, the practical use of Li-S battery is hindered by the rapidly declined storage performance during battery operation, as caused by irreversible loss of electroactive sulfide species at the cathode, dendrite formation at the anode and parasitic reactions at the electrode-electrolyte interface due to unfavorable cathode-anode crosstalk. In this perspective, we propose to stabilize the Li-S electrochemistry, and improve the storage performance of battery by designing asymmetric electrode-electrolyte interfaces …


Synergistic Effect Of Nanoclay And Barium Sulfate Fillers On The Corrosion Resistance Of Polyester Powder Coatings, Jinbao Huang, Marshall Shuai Yang, Chengqian Xian, James Joseph Noel, Yolanda S. Hedberg, Jian Chen, Ubong Eduok, Ivan Barker, Jeffrey Daniel Henderson, Haiping Zhang, Liqin Wang, Hui Zhang, Jesse Zhu Sep 2023

Synergistic Effect Of Nanoclay And Barium Sulfate Fillers On The Corrosion Resistance Of Polyester Powder Coatings, Jinbao Huang, Marshall Shuai Yang, Chengqian Xian, James Joseph Noel, Yolanda S. Hedberg, Jian Chen, Ubong Eduok, Ivan Barker, Jeffrey Daniel Henderson, Haiping Zhang, Liqin Wang, Hui Zhang, Jesse Zhu

Chemistry Publications

No abstract provided.


Phase Transitions In Copper Tellurides, N. N. Bikkulova, A. Kh. Kutov, G. R. Akmanova, A. R. Kurbangulov, D. I. Safargaliev, L. V. Tsygankova Sep 2023

Phase Transitions In Copper Tellurides, N. N. Bikkulova, A. Kh. Kutov, G. R. Akmanova, A. R. Kurbangulov, D. I. Safargaliev, L. V. Tsygankova

Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials

This paper presents the results of model calculations of the structure of the Cu-Te system at low temperatures, as well as the results of a study of the structure and phase transitions of synthesized non-stoichiometric compounds of copper tellurides. For the first time, using the USPEX evolutionary algorithm, model computer calculations of the search for stable phases of copper tellurides Cu n Te m (n,m = 1÷10) were carried out. At temperature T = 0 K and pressure p = 1 atm. As stable structures, the compositions Cu5Te4, Cu3Te2, and Cu7 …


The Quality Assessment Of The Mpd New Inner Tracker Based On Thin Silicon Pixel Sensors With Large Area, V. I. Zherebchevsky, V. P. Kondratiev, N. A. Maltsev, Yu. A. Murin, V. V. Petrov Sep 2023

The Quality Assessment Of The Mpd New Inner Tracker Based On Thin Silicon Pixel Sensors With Large Area, V. I. Zherebchevsky, V. P. Kondratiev, N. A. Maltsev, Yu. A. Murin, V. V. Petrov

Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials

Today one of the important problems of elementary particle and high energy physics is the study of strongly interacting matter under extreme conditions. In experiments with relativistic heavy ion reactions, a new phase of matter: quark-gluon plasma is being studied. It make possible to shed the light on the first seconds of the Universe existence, as well as to quantitatively describe the processes of neutron star merger. Ultra-high density nuclear matter states could be investigated in the collisions of heavy nuclei at energy range 4 - 11 GeV by studying of the particles yields which contained charm quarks in the …


Computational Scheme For Breakup Of 11be On Light Targets, D. S. Valiolda, D. M. Janseitov, V.S. Melezhik Sep 2023

Computational Scheme For Breakup Of 11be On Light Targets, D. S. Valiolda, D. M. Janseitov, V.S. Melezhik

Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials

We investigate the Coulomb breakup of the 11Be halo nuclei on a light (carbon) target within nonperturbative
time-dependent approach including the low-lying resonance 5/2+ of 11Be (E= 1.232 MeV). We had found considerable contribution of the low-lying resonances ( 5/2+ , 3/2 and 3/2+ ) to the breakup cross section of 11Be on a heavy (208Pb) target at our previous calculations. The developed computational scheme is extended to study the breakup of 11Be on a light target. This work is the initial step, where the convergence and accuracy of the …


Compact And Sustainable Electronic Module For Silicon Photodetectors, A. Sadigov, S. Nuruyev, R. Akbarov, D. B. Berikov, A. Madadzada, A. Mammadli, S. Lyubchyk, E. Yilmaz Sep 2023

Compact And Sustainable Electronic Module For Silicon Photodetectors, A. Sadigov, S. Nuruyev, R. Akbarov, D. B. Berikov, A. Madadzada, A. Mammadli, S. Lyubchyk, E. Yilmaz

Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials

This article presents the development of a cost-effective and efficient electronic module for silicon photodetectors (SiPM). The electronic module combines essential functionalities, such as a high voltage power supply, a preamplifier, and a signal comparator, into a compact circuit. A high voltage power supply with a range of 30 to 140 V provides a stable bias voltage with 0.01 V accuracy, while a preamplifier with 40 gain and 250 MHz bandwidth enables signal amplification necessary to extract weak signals. The comparator converts an analogue signal (higher than 8 mV) into TTL (transistor-transistor logic), which makes it easy to process and …


Selection Of An Internal Standard To Determine Mass Concentration Of Uranium In Human Urine By Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass-Spectrometry, V. V. Kolbin, M. T. Dyuisembaeva, N. Zh. Mukhamediyarov, A. Zh. Tashekova, G. M. Yesilkanov, Ye. Z. Shakenov, A.Ye. Temirzhanova Sep 2023

Selection Of An Internal Standard To Determine Mass Concentration Of Uranium In Human Urine By Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass-Spectrometry, V. V. Kolbin, M. T. Dyuisembaeva, N. Zh. Mukhamediyarov, A. Zh. Tashekova, G. M. Yesilkanov, Ye. Z. Shakenov, A.Ye. Temirzhanova

Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials

The paper presents experimental studies on the choice of an internal standard in order to correction the matrix effect that occurs when determining uranium in human urine by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Monoelemental standard solutions of Sc-45, Rh-103, In-115, Ir-193, Th-232 were used as internal standards. The levels of the decrease in the sensitivity of analytical signals of internal standards and uranium spikes under the influence of the matrix effect were determined. The ratio of the measured concentration of internal standards in the background solution of 5% nitric acid and in the matrix of the urine simulator was found …


Thermal Conductivity Of New Nanocomposite Superionic Semiconductors K0.01cu1.96s, K0.02cu1.95s, K0.03cu1.94s, K0.04cu1.93s, K0.05cu1.94s, M. M. Kubenova, M. Kh. Balapanov, R. Kh. Ishembetov, K. A. Kuterbekov, R. F. Almukhametov, K. Zh. Bekmyrza, A. M. Kabyshev, R. Sh. Palymbetov, L. U. Taimuratova Sep 2023

Thermal Conductivity Of New Nanocomposite Superionic Semiconductors K0.01cu1.96s, K0.02cu1.95s, K0.03cu1.94s, K0.04cu1.93s, K0.05cu1.94s, M. M. Kubenova, M. Kh. Balapanov, R. Kh. Ishembetov, K. A. Kuterbekov, R. F. Almukhametov, K. Zh. Bekmyrza, A. M. Kabyshev, R. Sh. Palymbetov, L. U. Taimuratova

Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials

In this work, we investigated the effect of nanostructuring on the thermoelectric and thermal properties of nonstoichiometric solid splavs doped with copper sulfides with potassium. The synthesized alloys K0.01Cu1.96S, K0.02Cu1.95S, K0.03Cu1.94S, K0.04Cu1.93S, K0.05Cu1.94S are nanocomposite. The crystallite sizes of the synthesized powder, as estimated from the half-width of X-ray diffraction lines, range from 7 to 180 nm. Sample K0.01Cu1.96S is a mixture of phases consisting of chalcocite Cu2S (82%), jarleite Cu1.96S (12%), …


Deformation-Stimulated Luminescence Of A Kbr Crystal Matrix, K. Shunkeyev, A. Tilep, Sh. Sagimbayeva, Zh. Ubaev Sep 2023

Deformation-Stimulated Luminescence Of A Kbr Crystal Matrix, K. Shunkeyev, A. Tilep, Sh. Sagimbayeva, Zh. Ubaev

Eurasian Journal of Physics and Functional Materials

Radiative relaxations of electronic excitations - self-trapped excitons (STE) in regular lattice sites (intrinsic luminescence) and exciton-like formations (ELF) in the field of homologous cations (exciton-like luminescence). It has been found that the maximum effect of luminescence enhancement occurs upon uniaxial deformation along the <110> crystallographic direction (compared to <100>), which coincides with the direction of the self-trapped anion exciton (<110>) in the KBr crystal matrix. The exciton mechanism was estimated from the increase in the intensity of the intrinsic s(4, 42eV) - and p(2, 3eV) - luminescences of STE, and the enhancement of luminescence intensity of near-single Na+ …


High-Sensitivity Electronic Stark Spectrometer Featuring A Laser-Driven Light Source, J. S. Huff, K. M. Duncan, C. J. Van Galen, M. S. Barclay, W. B. Knowlton, B. Yurke, P. H. Davis, D. B. Turner, R. J. Stanley, R. D. Pensack Sep 2023

High-Sensitivity Electronic Stark Spectrometer Featuring A Laser-Driven Light Source, J. S. Huff, K. M. Duncan, C. J. Van Galen, M. S. Barclay, W. B. Knowlton, B. Yurke, P. H. Davis, D. B. Turner, R. J. Stanley, R. D. Pensack

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

We report developmental details of a high-sensitivity Stark absorption spectrometer featuring a laser-driven light source. The light source exhibits intensity fluctuations of ∼0.3% over timescales ranging from 1 min to 12 h, minimal drift (≤ 0.1%/h), and very little 1/f noise at frequencies greater than 200 Hz, which are comparable to or better than an arc-driven light source. Additional features of the spectrometer include balanced detection with multiplex sampling, which yielded lower noise in A, and constant wavelength or wavenumber (energy) spectral bandpass modes. We achieve noise amplitudes of ∼7 × 10−4 and ∼6 × 10−6 …