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Towards Improved Inertial Navigation By Reducing Errors Using Deep Learning Methodology, Hua Chen, Tarek M. Taha, Vamsy P. Chodavarapu

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Autonomous vehicles make use of an Inertial Navigation System (INS) as part of vehicular sensor fusion in many situations including GPS-denied environments such as dense urban places, multi-level parking structures, and areas with thick tree-coverage. The INS unit incorporates an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to process the linear acceleration and angular velocity data to obtain orientation, position, and velocity information using mechanization equations. In this work, we describe a novel deep-learning-based methodology, using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), to reduce errors from MEMS IMU sensors. We develop a CNN-based approach that can learn from the responses of a particular inertial sensor …

Correction To: Reconfigurable Circularly Polarized Hemispherical Dra Using Plasmonic Graphene Strips For Mimo Communications, Hadeer Elhemaily

Renewable Electrical Energy Engineering

This paper investigates the radiation characteristics of a Hemispherical- Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) loaded with graphene strips and fed by ridge-gap waveguide (RGW) transmission line for 60 GHz. The RGW unit-cell introduces frequency bandgap from 45 to 92 GHz centered around 60 GHz. A coupling slot loaded with orthogonal oriented cross graphene strips is used to couple energy from RGW line to the hemispherical-DRA. The cross slots are used to control the type of polarization radiated from the hemispherical DRA. Diferent states of linear and circular polarization are achieved according to the biased/un-biased graphene strips. The hemispherical DRA introduces circular …

Considerations For Radio Frequency Fingerprinting Across Multiple Frequency Channels, Jose A. Gutierrez Del Arroyo, Brett J. Borghetti, Michael A. Temple

Faculty Publications

Radio Frequency Fingerprinting (RFF) is often proposed as an authentication mechanism for wireless device security, but application of existing techniques in multi-channel scenarios is limited because prior models were created and evaluated using bursts from a single frequency channel without considering the effects of multi-channel operation. Our research evaluated the multi-channel performance of four single-channel models with increasing complexity, to include a simple discriminant analysis model and three neural networks. Performance characterization using the multi-class Matthews Correlation Coefficient (MCC) revealed that using frequency channels other than those used to train the models can lead to a deterioration in performance from …

Load Slammer Design For Dc-Dc Converter Testing, Jonathan Hidalgo, Quinton Lacomb

Electrical Engineering

In this work, we dive into the detailed design of a test load or load slammer circuit for DC/DC converters to ensure their correct functioning. This is accomplished through quick variations in frequency, amplitude, and duty cycle of the current being drawn by the converter into the load. Computer simulations of the design were performed using LTSpice and the results show that the load current could be varied per design objectives. Hardware implementation of the design was also conducted and then tested. Results were then compared with the design requirements at lower currents to evaluate the validity of the design. …

Utilization Of Characteristic Modal Analysis For Antenna Design Needed For An Afit Satellite, Scott C. Podlogar

Theses and Dissertations

Antenna design is a pervasive, growing field for electrical engineers. As the number of new materials and techniques increase so too does the demand and requirements pushing forth new innovative ideas. Among these ideas is a leading edge analytic technique called Characteristic Modal Analysis (CMA) originally credited to Garbacz and Turpin. CMA works to break down the current distribution along a structure in a way that can offer great insights into how that structure operates as an antenna. This technique has great merits in post design analytics but it is rarely seen to be integrated into the design process. This …

Towards The Integration Of Ferroelectric Negative Capacitance With Gallium Oxide Semiconductors For High Power Applications, Guillermo A. Salcedo

Theses and Dissertations

Gallium oxide is a relatively new semiconductor material with characteristics auspicious for high frequency and high-voltage applications. Although several research groups have already demonstrated radio-frequency (RF) devices on Ga₂O₃ with remarkable features, there is still room for improvement. For instance, the operating frequency of RF field-effect transistors (FET) decreases with the parasitic capacitance, which can be counteracted by higher gate capacitance. Implementing ferroelectric dielectrics with suitable parameters in Ga₂O₃ FET promises to enhance the gate capacitance and therefore increase operating frequency. This work investigated the effect of various factors (film composition, film thickness, TiN …

Electro‐Driven Materials And Processes For Lithium Recovery—A Review, Anna Siekierka, Marek Bryjak, Amir Razmjou, Wojciech Kujawski, Aleksandar N. Nikoloski, Ludovic F. Dumée

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

The mass production of lithium‐ion batteries and lithium‐rich e‐products that are required for electric vehicles, energy storage devices, and cloud‐connected electronics is driving an unprecedented demand for lithium resources. Current lithium production technologies, in which extraction and purification are typically achieved by hydrometallurgical routes, possess strong environmental impact but are also energy‐intensive and require extensive operational capabilities. The emergence of selective membrane materials and associated electro‐processes offers an avenue to reduce these energy and cost penalties and create more sustainable lithium production approaches. In this review, lithium recovery technologies are discussed considering the origin of the lithium, which can be …

Real-Time Complex Hand Gestures Recognition Based On Multi- Dimensional Features, Isack Bulugu

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

Gesture recognition is broadly utilized within the field of sensing. There are basically three gesture recognition methods based on computer vision, depth sensor and motion sensor. Motion sensor-based gesture recognition has few input data, fast speed, and direct access to three- dimensional information of the hand. The advantages of traditional motion sensor-based gesture recognition have gradually become a current research hotspot. The essence of traditional motion sensor-based gesture recognition is a pattern recognition problem, and its accuracy depends heavily on the feature dataset extracted from prior experience. Unlike traditional pattern recognition methods, deep learning can be used to a large …

Economic Analysis Of Islanded Microgrid: A Case Study Of Kisiju Village - Coastal Region, Jackson Justo

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

The concept of Microgrid (MG) has gained significant attention of researchers and projects on the business side of electrical power generation and utilization, particularly in electrification of islanded areas such as villages. Most of these microgrids are powered by renewable energy resources (RERs) and they distribute power in low voltage distribution networks. Hence, these systems are faced with reliability problems due to the intermittency nature of RERs which affect the technical as well as the return on Investment of specific projects. In the latter context, reliability and economic analysis of the MG systems is an inevitable choice. This paper presents …

Complete Neighbourhood Search Heuristic Algorithm For Portfolio Optimization, Collether John

Tanzania Journal of Engineering and Technology (TJET)

In portfolio optimization, the fundamental goal of an investor is to optimally allocate investments between different assets. Mean-variance optimization methods make unrealistic assumptions to solve the problem of optimal allocation. On the other hand, when realistic constraints like holding size and cardinality are introduced it leads to optimal asset allocation which differ from the mean variance optimization. The resulting optimization problem become quite complex as it exhibits multiple local extrema and discontinuities. Heuristic algorithms work well for the complex problem. Therefore, a heuristic algorithm is developed which is based on hill climbing complete (HC-C). It is utilized to solve the …

The Surface Conditions Of Spacecraft Panels May Significantly Affect Spacecraft Survivability, Trace Taylor

Research on Capitol Hill

USU junior Trace grew up in Brigham City and studies physics and electrical engineering. The majority of spacecraft failure is caused by electron charging on the outer surfaces of the craft. Additionally, contaminants on the craft can cause a film over surface panels, increasing the problem. Trace is studying how roughness on panels can mitigate this contamination as it affects the charging that can lead to craft failure. This research will help determine what optimal panel materials should be used in future spacecraft construction. Trace started research almost as soon as he came to campus in his freshman year, and …

Integration Of Electrical Impedance Spectroscopy For Multichannel Cell Culture Measurement, Conard Chan

Master's Theses

ELECTROCHEMICAL IMPEDANCE SPECTROSCOPY (EIS) has been widely used to study the electrical properties of biological material due to its non-invasive nature and experimental reliability. However, most of the precision impedance analyzers used in EIS only provide single- or two-channel measurements which are inadequate for larger-scale multiplexed measurements, such as those found in modern microfluidic cell culture experiments. The Biomedical Microsystems Laboratory has developed a 16-channel cell culture platform with integrated electrode arrays for monitoring cell growth and electrical properties (i.e., the so-called “electrical phenotype”). In this paper, a system consisting of a 16-channel solid-state analog multiplexer (MUX)paired with a low-cost, …

Investigating The Variation In The Optical Properties Of Tio2 Thin-Film Utilized In Bifacial Solar Cells Using Machine Learning Algorithm, Ziad Khalifa, Sameh Abdellatif, Ahmed Fathi, Kareem Abdullah, Minatallah Hassan

Chemical Engineering

Among various solar cell architectures, dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) and perovskite solar cells have demonstrated the capability of being bifacial as both can be fabricated on conducting glass electrodes. In both cells, TiO2 plays a key role in the optoelectronic properties of the cell. Various studies have reported a range of recipes and deposition techniques for TiO2 thin films. Such variety introduces some uncertainties into the optical properties of the prepared films as well as in the process repeatability. Here, we utilized machine learning methods to correlate the film porosity to the film refractive index, making it capable of studying …

A Comparison Of Sporadic-E Occurrence Rates Using Gps Radio Occultation And Ionosonde Measurements, Rodney Carmona, Omar A. Nava, Eugene V. Dao, Daniel J. Emmons

Faculty Publications

Sporadic-E (E_s) occurrence rates from Global Position Satellite radio occultation (GPS-RO) measurements have shown to vary by a factor of five between studies, motivating the need for a comparison with ground-based measurements. In an attempt to find accurate GPS-RO techniques for detecting E_s formation, occurrence rates derived using five previously developed GPS-RO techniques are compared to ionosonde measurements over an eight-year period from 2010–2017. GPS-RO measurements within 170 km of a ionosonde site are used to calculate E_s occurrence rates and compared to the ground-truth ionosonde measurements. The techniques are compared individually for each ionosonde site …

Characterization Of Li-Ion Battery Internal Short Circuit Caused Failures Using Smart Nails, Guangsheng Zhang, Mary Long

Summer Community of Scholars (RCEU and HCR) Project Proposals

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Design And Implementation Of Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting Automaton, Iskandar Askarov

Theses

Global domestic electricity consumption has been rapidly increasing in the past three decades. In fact, from 1990 to 2020, consumption has more than doubled from 10,120 TWh to 23,177 TWh [1]. Moreover, consumers have been turning more towards clean, renewable energy sources such as Photovoltaic. According to International Energy Agency, global Solar power generation alone in 2019 has reached almost 3% [4] of the electricity supply. Even though the efficiency of photovoltaic panels has been growing, presently, the highest efficiency solar panels available to an average consumer range only from 20%-22% [14]. Many research papers have been published to increase …

Single Event Transient Sensitivity Measurement And Worst-Case Test Vector Exploration For Asic Devices Exposed To Space Single Event Environment, Mohamed Wael

Theses and Dissertations

Space radiation and nuclear reactors produce single event effects (SEE) in electronic circuits and impact their performance. The SEE phenomena cause circuits and electronic devices to fail by producing faulty results. Therefore, today’s circuit’s reliability is a significant concern for all circuit designers.

This thesis suggests a new automated flow to measure the single-event-transient (SET) effects in combinational circuits in application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC) while reaching full fault coverage. The developed flow characterizes the whole circuit nodes by identifying the most sensitive paths to the propagated SET pulses from the node under test to an observable primary output, causing single …

A Deep Neural Network For Early Detection And Prediction Of Chronic Kidney Disease, Vijendra Singh, Vijayan K. Asari, Rajkumar Rajasekaran

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

Diabetes and high blood pressure are the primary causes of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) and kidney damage markers are used by researchers around the world to identify CKD as a condition that leads to reduced renal function over time. A person with CKD has a higher chance of dying young. Doctors face a difficult task in diagnosing the different diseases linked to CKD at an early stage in order to prevent the disease. This research presents a novel deep learning model for the early detection and prediction of CKD. This research objectives to create a deep …

Reconstructing The Radio, Daniel Burzek, Otilia Popescu

OUR Journal: ODU Undergraduate Research Journal

The goal of the research presented in this paper is to examine the techniques used for the construction of early radios, specifically crystal radios. The paper begins with a brief summary of the history that led to the transition from wired to wireless communication. Next, the paper examines the components used in building a crystal radio including basic antenna design and the resonant circuit, and it also takes a close look at the point-contact rectifier, which was a catalyst in the use of radio waves for communications and allowed for even the most inexperienced person to construct their own home …

A Measurement System For Detection Of Intestinal Motility In Neonates By Monitoring Slow Wave Activity, Garett Goodale

Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2020-2023

Similar to how electrocardiographic waves are the pace making signals of the heart, slow waves are the pace making signals of the intestines. Slow waves are electrical signals in the intestines that determine the speed at which food can move through the intestine ensuring proper digestion and uptake of nutrients. It has been shown that slow waves can be measured in adults using non-invasive, surface electrodes. However, no study has investigated the measurements of slow waves in neonates, specifically pre-term neonates. Around 7% of pre-term neonates suffer from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) which is a condition that causes damage to the …

A Progressive Learning Strategy For Large-Scale Glacier Mapping, Zhiyuan Xie, Umesh K. Haritashya, Vijayan K. Asari

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Publications

In recent years, the worldwide temperature increase has resulted in rapid deglaciation and a higher risk of glacier-related natural hazards such as flooding and debris flow. Due to the severity of these hazards, continuous observation and detailed analysis of glacier fluctuations are crucial. Many such analyses require an accurately delineated glacier boundary. However, the complexity and heterogeneity of glaciers, particularly debris-covered glaciers (DCGs), poses a challenge for glacier mapping when using conventional remote sensing or machine-learning techniques. Some examples exist about small-scale automated glacier mapping, but large or regional-scale mapping is challenging. Previously, a deep-learning-based approach named GlacierNet2 had been …

Flexible Battery-Less Wireless Glucose Monitoring System, Saikat Banerjee, Gymama Slaughter

Bioelectrics Publications

In this work, a low power microcontroller-based near field communication (NFC) interfaced with a flexible abiotic glucose hybrid fuel cell is designed to function as a battery-less glucose sensor. The abiotic glucose fuel cell is fabricated by depositing colloidal platinum (co–Pt) on the anodic region and silver oxide nanoparticles-multiwalled carbon nanotubes (Ag₂O-MWCNTs) composite on the cathodic region. The electrochemical behavior is characterized using cyclic voltammetry and chronoamperometry. This glucose hybrid fuel cell generated an open circuit voltage of 0.46 V, short circuit current density of 0.444 mA/cm2, and maximum power density of 0.062 mW/cm² at 0.26 V …

การวางแผนขยายกําลังผลิตไฟฟ้าร่วมกับระบบกักเก็บพลังงานโดยคํานึงถึงรูปแบบการผลิตไฟฟ้าของพลังงานหมุนเวียน การสมดุลกําลังไฟฟ้ารายชั่วโมงตลอดทั้งปี เงื่อนไขบังคับเชิงพื้นที่ และการตอบสนองของโรงไฟฟ้าต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงโหลด, รฐนนท์ เดี่ยววิไล

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

การวางแผนขยายกำลังผลิตไฟฟ้านั้นมีวัตถุประสงค์เพื่อให้ได้ระบบผลิตไฟฟ้าที่มีความพร้อมจ่าย มีเสถียรภาพและความเชื่อถือได้เพียงพอที่จะรองรับความต้องการใช้ไฟฟ้าในอนาคตได้ เพื่อให้ได้ระบบไฟฟ้าที่สามารถทำได้จริง ผู้วางแผนขยายกำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าจึงต้องมีเครื่องมือช่วยในการวางแผนที่สามารถพิจารณาถึงเงื่อนไขต่างๆ ทั้งทางเศรษฐศาสตร์ ทางเทคนิค ทางสิ่งแวดล้อม และเงื่อนไขที่สนใจอื่นๆ เช่น เงื่อนไขบังคับเชิงพื้นที่ เป็นต้น นอกจากนี้ในปัจจุบันมีแนวโน้มที่ระบบผลิตไฟฟ้าจะพึ่งพาการผลิตไฟฟ้าจากแหล่งพลังงานหมุนเวียนมากขึ้นเพื่อลดผลกระทบที่อาจจะเกิดขึ้นจากการเปลี่ยนแปลงสภาพภูมิอากาศ ทำให้เครื่องมือดังกล่าวต้องสามารถวางแผนขยายกำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าที่มีความยืดหยุ่นเพียงพอที่จะรองรับความไม่แน่นอนและความผันผวนจากแหล่งพลังงานหมุนเวียน ซึ่งการใช้ระบบกักเก็บพลังงานก็เป็นแนวทางหนึ่งที่ใช้เพื่อเพิ่มความยืดหยุ่นดังกล่าว วิทยานิพนธ์ฉบับนี้จึงนำเสนอวิธีการวางแผนขยายกำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าร่วมกับระบบกักเก็บพลังงานโดยคำนึงถึงรูปแบบการผลิตไฟฟ้าของพลังงานหมุนเวียน การสมดุลกำลังไฟฟ้ารายชั่วโมง เงื่อนไขบังคับเชิงพื้นที่ และการตอบสนองของโรงไฟฟ้าต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงโหลด โดยจะนำเสนอวิธีสร้างแบบจำลองการผลิตไฟฟ้าจากแหล่งพลังงานหมุนเวียนที่เสมือนจริง มีการนำเสนอวิธีการแบ่งระดับความต้องการใช้ไฟฟ้า และเงื่อนไขสมดุลกำลังไฟฟ้าของกำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าและความต้องการใช้ไฟฟ้าในแต่ระดับตามความสามารถในการตอบสนองต่อการเปลี่ยนแปลงโหลดของโรงไฟฟ้า นอกจากนี้ยังมีการพิจารณาเงื่อนไขจำเพาะเชิงพื้นที่ในการตัดสินใจเพิ่มโรงไฟฟ้าเพื่อให้มั่นใจว่าโรงไฟฟ้าใหม่จะสามารถสร้างได้จริงตามแผน และท้ายที่สุด วิทยานิพนธ์ฉบับนี้ยังนำเสนอวิธีวางแผนขยายกำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าร่วมกับระบบกักเก็บพลังงาน ซึ่งประกอบไปด้วยแบบจำลองการสั่งการเดินเครื่องโรงไฟฟ้าร่วมกับระบบกักเก็บพลังงาน การคำนวณดัชนีความเชื่อถือได้ร่วมกับระบบกักเก็บพลังงาน และการตัดสินใจขยายขนาดระบบกักเก็บพลังงาน วิธีการที่นำเสนอนี้ถูกทดสอบกับฐานข้อมูลสำหรับจัดทำแผนพัฒนากำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าของประเทศ พ.ศ. 2566-2580 เพื่อจัดทำแผนขยายกำลังผลิตไฟฟ้าสำหรับประเทศไทย

การศึกษาการเบรกดาวน์ทางไฟฟ้าของเม็ดเลือดแดงสําหรับการตรวจจับมาลาเรีย, วีรดา หมัดสี

Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)

มาลาเรียยังคงเป็นปัญหาสาธารณสุขสำคัญของโลก ถึงแม้ว่าจำนวนผู้ป่วยจะลดลงทุกปี. การดื้อยาของเชื้อมาลาเรียส่งผลกระทบต่อการควบคุมโรคเป็นอย่างมาก. ดังนั้น การวินิจฉัยของมาลาเรียจำเป็นต้องมีความรวดเร็วและแม่นยำ. ปัจจุบันการตรวจหามาลาเรียมีหลายวิธี เช่น การตรวจหาด้วยกล้องจุลทรรศน์, การตรวจโดยใช้ชุดตรวจ RDTs, การตรวจด้วยวิธีการพีซีอาร์. ขีดจำกัดและความสามารถในการตรวจแต่ละวิธีนั้นมีความแตกต่างกัน. วิทยานิพนธ์นี้ศึกษาการคัดแยกเซลล์เลือดเพาะปกติและเซลล์เลือดเพาะเชื้อมาลาเรีย และการตรวจหาดีเอ็นเอของมาลาเรีย โดยใช้แรงไดอิเล็กโตรโฟเรติก. การสลายเซลล์เลือดเพาะเชื้อมาลาเรียด้วยหลักการอิเล็กโตรพอเร-ชัน. ตัวอย่างที่ใช้สำหรับการทดลอง คือ เซลล์เม็ดเลือดแดงปกติ และเซลล์เลือดเพาะเชื้อมาลาเรีย. การทดลองคัดแยกเซลล์เลือดปกติออกจากเซลล์เลือดเพาะเชื้อมาลาเรียถูกทำที่อัตราส่วนจำนวนเซลล์ 1:10,000. เซลล์เลือดเพาะเชื้อมาลาเรียหลังผ่านกระบวนการคัดแยกจะถูกสลายที่แรงดัน 9 Vp, 100 kHz เพื่อสกัดสารพันธุกรรม. ตัวอย่างที่ได้จากการสลายเซลล์ถูกนำไปขยายปริมาณดีเอ็น-เอด้วยวิธีการพีซีอาร์. ผลิตผลที่ได้จากการทำพีซีอาร์จะถูกนำมาตรวจหาดีเอ็นของมาลาเรียด้วยวิธีการวัดอิมพีแดนซ์เชิงไดอิเล็กโตรโฟเรติก.

Reverse Engineering And Enhancement Of Automobile Infotainment System, Cole Brinsfield

Electrical Engineering

In 2011, luxury cars were released with displays built into the center. With modern computing power and technology such as Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, these older infotainment systems degrade the value of cars that are otherwise comparable to 2021 models. This project upgrades the infotainment system of one such car, a 2011 Infiniti G37. Through use of an additional microcomputer in the car, an infotainment upgrade can be achieved. This upgraded infotainment adds navigation, wireless audio, and data display capabilities to the car, while maintaining the functionality of the stock infotainment. While customized for the 2011 Infiniti G37, the …

A Soft-Switched Three-Port Dc-Dc Converter For A Pv/ Battery System, Mohamedelfatih Dosa

All Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Other Capstone Projects

This thesis proposed a soft-switched three-port bidirectional DC-DC converter for managing the power flow of a photovoltaic (PV) and battery system. The proposed converter consists of three ports connected to a PV panel, battery, and load. These three ports are interfaced through the high-frequency transformer and use phase-shift control to achieve soft-switching for all converter switches. Compared with the traditional multiport converters, the proposed three-port converter uses the least number of power switches, and zero-voltage switching (ZVS). Simulation and experimental results validate the design and effectiveness of soft switching and power flow control. The converter can work in different scenarios …

Removing Physical Presence Requirements For A Remote And Automated World - Api Controlled Patch Panel For Conformance Testing, Hunter George Wells

Honors Theses and Capstones

Quality assurance test engineers at the UNH-InterOperability Lab must run tests that require driving and monitoring a selection of DC signals. While the number of signals is numerous, there are limited ports on the test equipment, and only a few signals need patching for any given test. The selection of signals may vary between the 209 different tests and must be re-routed frequently. Currently, testers must leave their desk to manually modify the test setup in another room. This posed a considerable issue at the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic when physical access was not possible. In order to enable …

Development Of A Fluxgate Magnetometer Model, Eleonora Olsmats

Honors Theses and Capstones

As a part of the UNH SWFO-L1 mission to monitor space weather and the sun’s behavior, the fluxgate magnetometer is an important component to measure external magnetic fields. The basic principle of a fluxgate magnetometer is to detect changes in the ambient magnetic field by inducing a magnetic field in a ferromagnetic material via a drive winding. Each magnetometer is unique due to the ferromagnetic properties of the core material which can be seen in the hysteresis loop which is a relationship between the magnetic field strength (H) and the induced magnetic field (B). Measuring the hysteresis of a fluxgate …

Assembly Of Alumina Particles In Aqueous Suspensions Induced By High‐Frequency Ac Electric Field, James E. John, Shizhi Qian, Dipankar Ghosh

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

The role of high-frequency alternating current (AC) electric field in the assembly of alumina particles in aqueous media was investigated. Field–particle interactions were in situ investigated for coarse and fine powder particles in very dilute suspensions. For both coarse and fine particles, AC field-induced assembly led to the formation of chains of particles within a minute, which were aligned in the field direction. However, a much finer network of particle chains evolved in fine particle suspensions. Threshold field strength for chain formation was also lower for fine particles (28 V/mm) than for coarse particles (50 V/mm), suggesting stronger interactions for …

Spray Deposition Of Sustainable Plant Based Graphene In Thermosetting Carbon Fiber Laminates For Mechanical, Thermal, And Electrical Properties, Daniel W. Mulqueen, Siavash Sattar, Thienan Le, Oleksandr G. Kravchenko

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Faculty Publications

Graphene has generated substantial interest as a filler due to its exceptional strength, flexibility, and conductivity but faces obstacles in supply and implementation. A renewable, plant-based graphene nanoparticle (pGNP) presents a more accessible filler with the same properties as mineral graphenes. In this study, we examine the effects of pGNP, which was sprayed on a carbon fiber/epoxy prepreg at loadings from 1.1 to 4.2 g/m². The study considered the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of pGNP-composite. An even particle dispersion was achieved using a spray application of pGNP in a water/alcohol suspension with the addition of surfactants and …