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Zno Nanowires For Advanced X-Ray Source Applications, Vance Scott Robinson
Zno Nanowires For Advanced X-Ray Source Applications, Vance Scott Robinson
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
X-ray system technology trends tend towards simpler, smaller and more efficient devices. A broad range of applications are driving contemporary efforts in X-ray source miniaturization: Portable and/or remote nondestructive evaluation; High throughput protein crystallography, invasive radiotherapy; monitoring fluid flow and particulate generation in situ; and portable radiography devices for battle-front or large scale disaster triage scenarios. Most of the x-ray sources for these applications follow a top-down approach focused on improving portability, and reducing mass and/or size.
Development Of Integrated Tio₂ On Carburized Si Nanowires As A Catalyst/Support Structure For Alkaline Fuel Cells, Adam Lemke
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Due to a combination of environmental and economic motivations, there is a strong impetus to transition away from fossil fuels towards renewable sources of energy. Critical to achieving this goal will be technologies that allow for the storage and transmission of energy derived from renewable sources. Hydrogen fuel cells may play a significant role in making this a reality, allowing for the use of hydrogen as a non-carbon based fuel, in particular for vehicle applications. Hydrogen fuel cells directly convert chemical energy into electrical energy, with only water vapor and heat as waste products.
Radiation Effects In Gate-All-Around Silicon Nanowire Mosfets And Carbon Nanotube P-N Diodes, Everett Steven Comfort
Radiation Effects In Gate-All-Around Silicon Nanowire Mosfets And Carbon Nanotube P-N Diodes, Everett Steven Comfort
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
The scaling of MOSFETs has resulted in short channel effects that increase their power consumption above acceptable levels. In order to lower the power dissipation, new device designs and materials are being considered. For example, multiple-gate MOSFETs, including the gate-all-around silicon nanowire (GAA SiNW) MOSFET, are known to reduce short channel effects. Furthermore, new high-mobility channel materials such as single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) can be integrated to allow for further scaling of the supply voltage, again aiding in lowering power dissipation.
Synthesis, Processing And Characterization Of Silicon-Based Templated Nanowires, Jae Ho Lee
Synthesis, Processing And Characterization Of Silicon-Based Templated Nanowires, Jae Ho Lee
Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024)
Semiconductor and metallic nanowires have attracted substantial attention due to their wide variety of applications, ranging from nanoelectronics to energy storage devices. In particular, self-assembled silicon nanowires (SiNWs) may be an attractive alternative to conventionally processed planar silicon since SiNWs can potentially function as both the switch (i.e. transistor) and local interconnect (e.g. metal silicide nanowire) to form an inherently integrated nanoelectronic system. Also, hierarchical (branched) nanowire systems hold potential for catalysts or porous electrode applications for energy applications