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A Computational Study Of Radiation Damage In Bilayer Silicon-Gold Structures, Cameron Hopper
A Computational Study Of Radiation Damage In Bilayer Silicon-Gold Structures, Cameron Hopper
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Irradiation from sources such as nuclear reactors bombard materials with neutrons and heavy ions. The primary consequence of this irradiation is the displacement of atoms from their atomic structure. As the structure becomes damaged, the mechanical properties can change. Eventually, this can result in a failure due to embrittlement. This type of damage is hard to detect and can result in sudden, unexpected failure. Therefore, focusing on managing the consequences of irradiation has been a heavily researched topic. To manage irradiation, the focus is primarily to manage the voids and interstitials that appear during irradiation. Grain boundaries and amorphous regions …
Electrochemical Deposition In Energy Storage Devices, Witness Atutala Martin
Electrochemical Deposition In Energy Storage Devices, Witness Atutala Martin
Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Metals, whether in a solid or soluble ion form, are a vital part of any electrochemical storage system. More so, Li metal is widely considered as the ideal anode because of its low density and low electrochemical potential (-3.04 V vs. the standard hydrogen electrode – SHE). However, just like most metals, it does not plate or strip evenly during cycling which can lead to cycling performance issues, short cycling lifespans, and even safety concerns brought about by dendrites that can cause internal short-circuiting within cells. This research focused on investigating the electroplating of metals in both aqueous and non-aqueous …