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Droplet Motion On Miniaturized Ratchets, Jeong Tae Ok
Droplet Motion On Miniaturized Ratchets, Jeong Tae Ok
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The main objective of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of using miniaturized asymmetric structures to move liquid droplets and understand the driving mechanism. We developed the fabrication process for large area topological ratchets with the period ranging from millimeter down to sub-micrometer using micromachining techniques. Non-wetting superhydrophobic surfaces were successfully fabricated using soft UV or thermal nanoimprint lithography, reactive ion etching by oxygen plasma, and chemical surface modification by fluorinated silane vapor deposition. An accurate and reproducible experimental setup equipped with high speed camera and automatic injection system was established. Image processing tools allowed us to obtain various …
Polymer Based Microfabrication And Its Applications In Optical Mems And Biomems, Guocheng Shao
Polymer Based Microfabrication And Its Applications In Optical Mems And Biomems, Guocheng Shao
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Due to its ease of fabrication, low cost and great variety of functionalities, polymer has become an important material in microfabrication. MEMS devices with polymer as the structure material have found applications in various fields, especially in BioMEMS and optical MEMS. In this dissertation, three polymer based microfabricated devices/components have been developed and tested. Various polymer based fabrication techniques, such as high aspect ratio SU-8 photolithography, three dimensional polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) soft lithography, multi-layer soft lithography and PDMS double casting technique have been developed/studied and employed in the device fabrication process. The main contribution of this dissertation includes: (1) Developed two …
Automated Semantic Understanding Of Human Emotions In Writing And Speech, Ricardo A. Calix
Automated Semantic Understanding Of Human Emotions In Writing And Speech, Ricardo A. Calix
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
Affective Human Computer Interaction (A-HCI) will be critical for the success of new technologies that will prevalent in the 21st century. If cell phones and the internet are any indication, there will be continued rapid development of automated assistive systems that help humans to live better, more productive lives. These will not be just passive systems such as cell phones, but active assistive systems like robot aides in use in hospitals, homes, entertainment room, office, and other work environments. Such systems will need to be able to properly deduce human emotional state before they determine how to best interact with …
Characterization Of Novel Akermanite:Poly-E-Caprolactone Scaffolds For Bone Tissue Engineering Aapplications Combined With Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells, Andre S. Zanetti
Characterization Of Novel Akermanite:Poly-E-Caprolactone Scaffolds For Bone Tissue Engineering Aapplications Combined With Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells, Andre S. Zanetti
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The development of porous materials useful as scaffolds for the sustained three-dimensional (3D) growth of human adipose-derived stem cells (hASC) is of particular interest to facilitate healing after musculoskeletal injuries. In this study, a composite porous material obtained by blending akermanite with poly-e-caprolactone (PCL) is proposed as novel alternative to bone tissue regeneration. The objectives of this study are (1) to characterize the akermanite:PCL scaffold properties; (2) to investigate the in vitro osteogenic potential of hASC loaded to optimal akermanite:PCL scaffolds; (3) to assess the metabolic activity and osteogenesis of hASC loaded to optimal akermanite:PCL scaffolds post-thawing using optimal cryopreservation …