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Soil-Cement Bricks Produced From Local Clay Brick Waste And Soft Sludge From Fiber Cement Production, Nuntaporn Kongkajun, Edward A. Laitila, Pitcharat Ineure, Wichit Prakaypan, Benya Cherdhirunkorn, Parinya Chakartnarodom Dec 2020

Soil-Cement Bricks Produced From Local Clay Brick Waste And Soft Sludge From Fiber Cement Production, Nuntaporn Kongkajun, Edward A. Laitila, Pitcharat Ineure, Wichit Prakaypan, Benya Cherdhirunkorn, Parinya Chakartnarodom

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Soil-cement bricks were produced using local clay brick waste (CBW) and soft sludge (SS) from fiber-cement industries, preserving raw resources by substituting with industrial wastes. The control formula to produce soil-cement bricks, is 15 wt% Portland cement, 15 wt% sand, and 70 wt% laterite. Clay brick waste was added with values from 10 to 50 % of laterite weight in the control formula. For SS, 5 and 10 % was used to replace the total weight of the dry mixture in the control formula. The samples were shaped by using a manual brick making machine. The results showed that the …

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Properties And Performance Of The Basalt-Fiber Reinforced Texture Roof Tiles, Parinya Chakartnarodom, Wichit Prakaypan, Pitcharat Ineure, Nutthita Chuankrerkkul, Edward A. Laitila, Nuntaporn Kongkajun Dec 2020

Properties And Performance Of The Basalt-Fiber Reinforced Texture Roof Tiles, Parinya Chakartnarodom, Wichit Prakaypan, Pitcharat Ineure, Nutthita Chuankrerkkul, Edward A. Laitila, Nuntaporn Kongkajun

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

The mechanical and the physical properties, and the performance of texture roof tiles reinforced with the basalt fibers were observed. The samples of the basalt-fiber reinforced texture roof tiles were produced on the industrial scale by using filter pressing method. After forming, the as-molded samples were air cured and characterized based on ASTM C1185 standard for their mechanical properties and physical properties. In addition, the roof-tile installation test was also performed. The results showed that the samples of the basalt-fiber reinforced texture roof tile (BFRT) could be produced on the industrial scale by using the common setting of the forming …

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Synthesis Of Novel Coo/Mnfe2o4 Heterostructured Nanoparticles And The Effects Of Variable Size And Extent Of Overgrowth On Their Magnetic Properties, Mohammad Tauhidul Islam Dec 2020

Synthesis Of Novel Coo/Mnfe2o4 Heterostructured Nanoparticles And The Effects Of Variable Size And Extent Of Overgrowth On Their Magnetic Properties, Mohammad Tauhidul Islam

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

A combination of thermal decomposition and surfactant-assisted synthesis route was utilized to synthesize novel CoO/MnFe2O4 heterostructured nanoparticles. Four samples of varying CoO core size were synthesized with variable extent of overgrowth phase. XRD, XPS, SEM and TEM data show evidence of MnFe2O4 spinel phase overgrowth on CoO rock-salt structured nanoparticles. XPS and magnetic data reveal partial oxidation and formation of Co3O4 phase on 7 nm and 19 nm size CoO-based nanoparticles. The remaining samples having 22 nm and 34 nm dimensions show a higher percentage of FiM materials overgrowth on the …

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Raman Spectroscopic Investigation Of The Speciation Of Uranyl (Vi) And Thorium (Iv) Ions In Chloride-Bearing Aqueous Solutions Under Hydrothermal Conditions, Nadib Akram Dec 2020

Raman Spectroscopic Investigation Of The Speciation Of Uranyl (Vi) And Thorium (Iv) Ions In Chloride-Bearing Aqueous Solutions Under Hydrothermal Conditions, Nadib Akram

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

Raman spectra were acquired for a uranyl chloride aqueous solution at temperatures ranging from 25°C to 500°C at the chloride concentration of 6M and uranium (vi) concentration of 0.05M. The measurements were taken by sealing the sample in a hydrothermal diamond anvil cell (HDAC) which enabled spectra acquisition at non-ambient conditions. The pressure inside the cell was measured by estimating the liquid-vapor homogenization temperature (TH) and using the isochoric equation of state diagram of water. The acquired spectra were then fitted to determine the speciation distribution of the various uranyl chloride species for the mentioned concentration. The developed …

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Kinetic Monte Carlo Investigations Involving Atomic Layer Deposition Of Metal-Oxide Thinfilms, David Tyler Magness Dec 2020

Kinetic Monte Carlo Investigations Involving Atomic Layer Deposition Of Metal-Oxide Thinfilms, David Tyler Magness

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

Atomic Layer Deposition is a method of manufacturing thin film materials. Metal-oxides such as zinc-oxide and aluminum-oxide are particularly interesting candidates for use in microelectronic devices such as tunnel junction barriers, transistors, Schottky diodes, and more. By adopting a 3D Kinetic Monte Carlo model capable of simulating ZnO deposition, the effect of parameters including deposition temperature, chamber pressure, and composition of the initial substrate at the beginning of deposition can be investigated. This code generates two random numbers: One is used to select a chemical reaction to occur from a list of all possible reactions and the second is used …

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Design, Discovery, And Characterization Of Single Crystals Of A Topological Semimetal Using A Self-Flux Method, Sudha Krishnan Dec 2020

Design, Discovery, And Characterization Of Single Crystals Of A Topological Semimetal Using A Self-Flux Method, Sudha Krishnan

Graduate Theses/Dissertations

Realization of topological semimetals in the recent past show that ternary intermetallics can exhibit topological phases. This discovery initiated the quest for this novel research. There is a crucial need to discover new materials that manifest these phases for a better understanding of their behavior to utilize them in device technology. Also, Bi compounds have attracted much attention as candidates for topological materials and topological superconductors. In this context, synthesis and characterization of single crystals of a layered transition metal pnictide SmMnBi2, a potential Dirac topological semimetal candidate, is reported. A flux method was utilized to synthesize single crystals of …

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Parametric Analysis Of Particle Spreading With Discrete Element Method, Yuxuan Wu Dec 2020

Parametric Analysis Of Particle Spreading With Discrete Element Method, Yuxuan Wu

Doctoral Dissertations and Master's Theses

The spreading of metallic powder on the printing platform is vital in most additive manufacturing methods, including direct laser sintering. Several processing parameters such as particle size, inter-particle friction, blade speed, and blade gap size affect the spreading process and, therefore, the final product quality. The objective of this study is to parametrically analyze the particle flow behavior and the effect of the aforementioned parameters on the spreading process using the discrete element method (DEM). To effectively address the vast parameter space within computational constraints, novel parameter sweep algorithms based on low discrepancy sequence (LDS) are utilized in conjunction with …

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Modeling And Analysis For Unit Cell Size, Material Anisotropy And Material Imperfection Effects Of Cellular Structures Fabricated By Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing., Yan Wu Dec 2020

Modeling And Analysis For Unit Cell Size, Material Anisotropy And Material Imperfection Effects Of Cellular Structures Fabricated By Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing., Yan Wu

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Cellular structures are networks of interconnected struts or walls with porosities and are widely found in many natural load-bearing structures such as plants and bones. Cellular structures offer unique functional characteristics such as high stiffness to weight ratio, tailorable heat transfer coefficient, and enhanced mechanical energy absorption, which makes them highly attractive in various engineering disciplines such as biomedical implants, electrodes, heat exchangers, and lightweight structures. There exists an abundance of literatures that have investigated various mechanical properties of various cellular structures such as Poisson’s ratio, elastic modulus, ultimate strength, yield strength, and failure characteristics. Based on the classic cellular …

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Numerical Analysis Of A Roadway Piezoelectric Harvesting System, Abdul Rahman Badawi Dec 2020

Numerical Analysis Of A Roadway Piezoelectric Harvesting System, Abdul Rahman Badawi

Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations

Highways, streets, bridges, and sidewalks with heavy traffic dissipate a considerable amount of waste mechanical energy every day. Piezoelectric energy harvesting devices are a very promising technology that can convert the waste mechanical energy to clean and renewable energy to enhance the sustainability of infrastructures. Research efforts in large-scale energy harvesting have led to the advancement of piezoelectric devices to the point that large-scale implementation is starting to become more feasible. The energy harvested by these devices can be used in many ways such as providing heating or cooling, melting ice, monitoring structural conditions in bridges and tunnels, and powering …

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Synthesis, Characterization, Spectroscopic, And Mesomorphic Studies Of New Schiff Base Ligands And Titanium, Cobalt, Nickel And Copper Metal Centers, Raj K. Gurung Dec 2020

Synthesis, Characterization, Spectroscopic, And Mesomorphic Studies Of New Schiff Base Ligands And Titanium, Cobalt, Nickel And Copper Metal Centers, Raj K. Gurung

Chemistry & Biochemistry Theses & Dissertations

Transition metal complexes with Schiff base ligands offer a wide application in the field of development of catalysis and material. The straightforward synthesis allowed the structural modification and helped to optimize in various application of such complexes. Titanium-containing complexes have been reported to be important for their catalytic and material applications through the coordination of a tetradentate Schiff base ligand, viz. N, N’-ethylene bis(salicylideneiminate) dianion (salen). Studies reporting the characterization of achiral titanium(IV) salen complexes are scarce due to their intricate nature. Such complexes would be comparatively less expensive and easier to prepare synthetically and thus could represent an …

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Energy And Exergy Efficiency Of Double Slope Passive Solar Still, Jandri Fan Ht Saragi, Wawan Septiawan Damanik Nov 2020

Energy And Exergy Efficiency Of Double Slope Passive Solar Still, Jandri Fan Ht Saragi, Wawan Septiawan Damanik

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Solar desalination functions to filter water, both sea water and brackish water, to produce clean water that is fit for consumption with energy from the sun. Solar energy is a renewable energy source that has been widely studied for its use. One of its uses is in a double slope passive solar still where the sun is the main source. Energy and exergy obtained from solar energy are not all used to evaporate water in the desalination system, so it is necessary to calculate efficiency energy and exergy in the system. This study aims to obtain data on the amount …

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Optimization Of Stir Casting Of Aluminum Matrix Composites (Amcs) With Filler Of Recycled Glass Powder (Rgp) For The Mechanical Properties, Yusup Hendronursito, Tumpal Ojahan, Anang Anshori, Asep Yunanto Nov 2020

Optimization Of Stir Casting Of Aluminum Matrix Composites (Amcs) With Filler Of Recycled Glass Powder (Rgp) For The Mechanical Properties, Yusup Hendronursito, Tumpal Ojahan, Anang Anshori, Asep Yunanto

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

A study of making Aluminum Matrix Composites (AMCs) uses recycled glass powder (RGP) as a filler has been carried out through the stir casting process. The experimental design uses the Taguchi method of 3^3 orthogonal array L9 with the parameters of powder size (20>x> 80, 80>y> 200, 200>z> 325), percentage of filler vs matrix (2%, 7%, 12%), and stirring time (30 Seconds, 3 Minutes, 12 Minutes). The optimum conditions for the hardness of Al-GRp composites were obtained from specimens with Mesh powder size parameters 200> z> 325, the percentage of glass vs aluminum powder was 12% wt, …

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Tool Life Prediction Of Ti [C,N] Mixed Alumina Ceramic Cutting Tool Using Gradient Descent Algorithm On Machining Martensitic Stainless Steel, Joseph Daniel S, Senthil Kumar A Nov 2020

Tool Life Prediction Of Ti [C,N] Mixed Alumina Ceramic Cutting Tool Using Gradient Descent Algorithm On Machining Martensitic Stainless Steel, Joseph Daniel S, Senthil Kumar A

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

In automated manufacturing systems, most of the manufacturing processes, including machining, are automated. Automatic tool change is one of the important parameters for reducing manufacturing lead time. Machining studies on Martensitic Stainless Steel was conducted using Ti[C,N] mixed alumina ceramic cutting tool. Tool life was evaluated using flank wear criterion. The tool life obtained from experimental machining process was taken as training dataset and test dataset for machine learning. Tool life model was developed using Gradient Descent Algorithm. The accuracy of the machine learning model was tested using the test data, and 99.83% accuracy was obtained.

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The Effect Of Guide Vane Opening Variations And Total Blades On Cross Flow Turbine Performance Using Computational Fluid Dynamic, Muhamad Akbar Navis, Heru Suryanto, Putut Murdanto Nov 2020

The Effect Of Guide Vane Opening Variations And Total Blades On Cross Flow Turbine Performance Using Computational Fluid Dynamic, Muhamad Akbar Navis, Heru Suryanto, Putut Murdanto

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Indonesia is an agrarian country that continuously produces water, so it has the potential to develop a hydroelectric power plant. Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) application could be used to be an economical, quick, and efficient approach to improve the engineering design and turbine performance. This research aimed to find the effect of guide vane opening variations and total blades on cross-flow turbine performance using CFD simulation. This research used experimental modelling method with ANSYS program for turbine design with 22, 24, and 26 turbine blades and guide vane opening variations of 12°, 16°, 20°, 24°, and 36°. The data were …

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Surface Properties And Adsorption Capacities Of Rice Bran-Activated Carbon, Dewa Ngakan Ketut Putra Negara, Tjokorda Gde Tirta Nindhia, Wayan Nata Septiadi Nov 2020

Surface Properties And Adsorption Capacities Of Rice Bran-Activated Carbon, Dewa Ngakan Ketut Putra Negara, Tjokorda Gde Tirta Nindhia, Wayan Nata Septiadi

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The growing need for activated carbon requires alternative raw materials to replace non-renewable raw materials whose existence is decreasing. Biomass is a very promising precursor, one of which is from rice bran. This research concerns the development of activated carbon derived from rice bran. Carbonization was carried out at 600 OC and physically activated with nitrogen flow rates of 150 mL/min for 40, 80, and 120 minutes. The activated carbons produced (AC-D40, AC-D80, and AC-D120) were characterized to determine the surface properties, surface morphology, and adsorption capacity for nitrogen and blue methylene adsorptions. The results showed that activated carbon that …

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Design Of Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbine For Vehicle, Filian Arbiyani, Fernando Pranata Lasut Nov 2020

Design Of Savonius Vertical Axis Wind Turbine For Vehicle, Filian Arbiyani, Fernando Pranata Lasut

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The use of cellular phones is increasing in society, but due to the limited battery capacity of cell phones, it is necessary to charge the battery when travelling in the long distances. The Savonius type wind turbine has a potential as an energy source harvesting the wind energy flowing around the car. However, due to the available space on the car, careful design of Savonius vertical axis wind turbine for vehicle is necessary. The research is conducted numerically using MATLAB software. The wind speed, Reynolds number, and electric power output are numerically simulated to obtain the swept area design. Innovative …

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Characteristics Biolubricant Enriched With Nanoparticle Additives: A Review, Zhahra Hanif Sholiha, Gaguk Jatisukamto Nov 2020

Characteristics Biolubricant Enriched With Nanoparticle Additives: A Review, Zhahra Hanif Sholiha, Gaguk Jatisukamto

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The engine movement mechanism is a system composed of machine elements that contact or rub against each other between these surfaces. Surfaces that rub against each other will cause a friction force that causes wear on the surface, so it requires energy to fight the friction force. Lubricants are needed to reduce friction and reduce wear rates, where lubricants are generally made of mineral materials. Lubricants made from synthetic materials are non-renewable and cause environmental problems. The development of biolubricants as lubricating materials based on animal fats or vegetable oils is continuously being carried out. This study aims to observe …

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New Design Of Aluminum 6061 Welding Joining Using Friction Stir Welding Method, Widia Setiawan, Nugroho Santoso, Surojo Surojo Nov 2020

New Design Of Aluminum 6061 Welding Joining Using Friction Stir Welding Method, Widia Setiawan, Nugroho Santoso, Surojo Surojo

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

Parallel, lap, corner, and T joints are commonly used in fusion welding and solid welding. Other joints made are lap and butt joint. This study aims to evaluate a new design of fitting model single U and double U for friction stirr welding of Aluminum. Aluminum sheet 6061with a thickness of 10 mm, will be cut to a length of 150 mm and a width of 100 mm, then a locking groove will be made with an inner size of 5 mm and a length of 150 mm The flow is used to be paired in the FSW process. This …

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Moisture Reduction Of Honey In Dehumidification And Evaporation Processes, Anang Lastriyanto, Sasongko Aji Wibowo, Erwan Erwan, Firman Jaya, Jati Batoro, Dewi Masyithoh, J.S.A Lamerkabel Nov 2020

Moisture Reduction Of Honey In Dehumidification And Evaporation Processes, Anang Lastriyanto, Sasongko Aji Wibowo, Erwan Erwan, Firman Jaya, Jati Batoro, Dewi Masyithoh, J.S.A Lamerkabel

Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST)

The high water content of honey can lead to fermentation and accelerate the deterioration of honey. One way to prevent fermentation in honey is to reduce the water content of honey. There are several ways to reduce the water content of honey, namely through a dehumidifier and evaporation. This study aimed to examine the relationship of reduced water content towards time in between dehumidifier and evaporation processes. The research method uses an exponential equation model to determine the value of the constant (K). The constant value (K) is used to predict the rate of reduction in moisture content between the …

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Review Of Γ’ Rafting Behavior In Nickel-Based Superalloys: Crystal Plasticity And Phase-Field Simulation, Zhiyuan Yu, Xinmei Wang, Fuqian Yang, Zhufeng Yue, James C. M. Li Nov 2020

Review Of Γ’ Rafting Behavior In Nickel-Based Superalloys: Crystal Plasticity And Phase-Field Simulation, Zhiyuan Yu, Xinmei Wang, Fuqian Yang, Zhufeng Yue, James C. M. Li

Chemical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications

Rafting is an important phenomenon of the microstructure evolution in nickel-based single crystal superalloys at elevated temperature. Understanding the rafting mechanism and its effect on the microstructure evolution is of great importance in determining the structural stability and applications of the single crystal superalloys. Phase-field method, which is an excellent tool to analyze the microstructure evolution at mesoscale, has been gradually used to investigate the rafting behavior. In this work, we review the crystal plasticity theory and phase-field method and discuss the application of the crystal plasticity theory and phase-field method in the analysis of the creep deformation and microstructure …

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The Economics Of Classroom 3-D Printing Of Open-Source Digital Designs Of Learning Aids, Nicole Gallup, Joshua M. Pearce Nov 2020

The Economics Of Classroom 3-D Printing Of Open-Source Digital Designs Of Learning Aids, Nicole Gallup, Joshua M. Pearce

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

While schools struggle financially, capital for purchasing physical learning aids is often cut. To determine if costs could be reduced for learning aids, this study analyzed classroom-based distributed digital manufacturing using 3-D printing of open-source learning aid designs. Learning aid designs are analyzed in detail for their economic viability considering printing and assembly costs with purchased components and compared to equivalent or inferior commercial products available on Amazon. The results show current open-source 3-D printers are capable of manufacturing useful learning aids and that doing so provides high economic savings in the classroom. Overall, the average learning aid would save …

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Water Conservation Potential Of Self-Funded Foam-Based Flexible Surface-Mounted Floatovoltaics, Kaomi Soulemane Hayibo, Pierce Mayville, Ravneet Kaur Kailey Nov 2020

Water Conservation Potential Of Self-Funded Foam-Based Flexible Surface-Mounted Floatovoltaics, Kaomi Soulemane Hayibo, Pierce Mayville, Ravneet Kaur Kailey

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

A potential solution to the coupled water–energy–food challenges in land use is the concept of floating photovoltaics or floatovoltaics (FPV). In this study, a new approach to FPV is investigated using a flexible crystalline silicon-based photovoltaic (PV) module backed with foam, which is less expensive than conventional pontoon-based FPV. This novel form of FPV is tested experimentally for operating temperature and performance and is analyzed for water-savings using an evaporation calculation adapted from the Penman–Monteith model. The results show that the foam-backed FPV had a lower operating temperature than conventional pontoon-based FPV, and thus a 3.5% higher energy output per …

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A First Investigation Of Agriculture Sector Perspectives On The Opportunities And Barriers For Agrivoltaics, Alexis Pascaris, Chelsea Schelly, Joshua M. Pearce Nov 2020

A First Investigation Of Agriculture Sector Perspectives On The Opportunities And Barriers For Agrivoltaics, Alexis Pascaris, Chelsea Schelly, Joshua M. Pearce

Michigan Tech Publications, Part 1

Agrivoltaic systems are a strategic and innovative approach to combine solar photovoltaic (PV)-based renewable energy generation with agricultural production. Recognizing the fundamental importance of farmer adoption in the successful diffusion of the agrivoltaic innovation, this study investigates agriculture sector experts’ perceptions on the opportunities and barriers to dual land-use systems. Using in-depth, semistructured interviews, this study conducts a first study to identify challenges to farmer adoption of agrivoltaics and address them by responding to societal concerns. Results indicate that participants see potential benefits for themselves in combined solar and agriculture technology. The identified barriers to adoption of agrivoltaics, however, include: …

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Aerosol Jet Printed Capacitive Strain Gauge For Soft Structural Materials, Kiyo T. Fujimoto, Jennifer K. Watkins, Timothy Phero, Takoda Bingham, Kshama Lakshmi Ranganatha, Benjamin C. Johnson, Zhangxian Deng, Brian Jaques, David Estrada Nov 2020

Aerosol Jet Printed Capacitive Strain Gauge For Soft Structural Materials, Kiyo T. Fujimoto, Jennifer K. Watkins, Timothy Phero, Takoda Bingham, Kshama Lakshmi Ranganatha, Benjamin C. Johnson, Zhangxian Deng, Brian Jaques, David Estrada

Materials Science and Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Soft structural textiles, or softgoods, are used within the space industry for inflatable habitats, parachutes and decelerator systems. Evaluating the safety and structural integrity of these systems occurs through structural health monitoring systems (SHM), which integrate non-invasive/non-destructive testing methods to detect, diagnose, and locate damage. Strain/load monitoring of these systems is limited while utilizing traditional strain gauges as these gauges are typically stiff, operate at low temperatures, and fail when subjected to high strain that is a result of high loading classifying them as unsuitable for SHM of soft structural textiles. For this work, a capacitance based strain gauge (CSG) …

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Study On Cation Exchange Of A Lead Coordination Polymer Targeting Dynamic Mixed Cation Doped And Mixed-Valent Coordination Polymers, Hamisu Aliyu Mohammed Nov 2020

Study On Cation Exchange Of A Lead Coordination Polymer Targeting Dynamic Mixed Cation Doped And Mixed-Valent Coordination Polymers, Hamisu Aliyu Mohammed

Student Works (2020-2029)

Solid solution in Metal-Organic Coordination Polymers (MOCPs) is an emerging synthetic pathway for modifying chemical compositions and has been expansively investigated. It has been demonstrated to be an important tool for engineering novel functional materials that otherwise have not been synthesized via the conventional technique. Although stable solid material with variable functionalities and intriguing structural motifs could be engineered by judicious selection of multivariate metal centers and multifunctional ligands. However, solid solution featuring mixed valence in MOCP is rare. Motivated by the ability of Pb2+ to adopt range of coordination numbers (CN) and chemical environments (CE), in addition to its …

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Examination Of Early Stage Grey Iron Solidification Through The Development Of Fast-Quench Methodology, James C. Liggett Nov 2020

Examination Of Early Stage Grey Iron Solidification Through The Development Of Fast-Quench Methodology, James C. Liggett

Honors College Theses

As grey iron casting accounts for a significant share of the foundry industry, proper understanding of the effects of solidification and growth mechanisms on the mechanical properties of grey iron is crucial. Prior experimentation has been performed examining early stage solidification and growth of the carbon phase of ductile iron, in which rapid quench samples are obtained which detail austenite-graphite interactions during solidification. This prior experimentation is built upon in though this research and applied to examine the early stage growth of flake graphite in grey iron. The purpose of this research is to validate a proposed fast-quench method by …

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Radiation Modified Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol Film With Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Coating For Heavy Metal Ion Removal, Norhashidah Talip Nov 2020

Radiation Modified Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol Film With Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Coating For Heavy Metal Ion Removal, Norhashidah Talip

Student Works (2020-2029)

Chitosan (CS) / Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) films were obtained by solution casting method. To be used in the water treatment application, these film need to be improved in mechanical strength. In this study, 2% (w/v) chitosan and 5% (w/v) PVA were blend at different CS: PVA weight ratios (50:50, 70:30 and 90:10). These mixtures were then transformed into films by solution casting method. Mechanical properties of the films were evaluated using tensile strength test where, at 70:30 of CS: PVA ratio gave the best tensile strength. Therefore, this composition was selected to proceed with the radiation modification with Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone …

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Machine Learning Augmentation Micro-Sensors For Smart Device Applications, Mohammad H. Hasan Nov 2020

Machine Learning Augmentation Micro-Sensors For Smart Device Applications, Mohammad H. Hasan

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Novel smart technologies such as wearable devices and unconventional robotics have been enabled by advancements in semiconductor technologies, which have miniaturized the sizes of transistors and sensors. These technologies promise great improvements to public health. However, current computational paradigms are ill-suited for use in novel smart technologies as they fail to meet their strict power and size requirements. In this dissertation, we present two bio-inspired colocalized sensing-and-computing schemes performed at the sensor level: continuous-time recurrent neural networks (CTRNNs) and reservoir computers (RCs). These schemes arise from the nonlinear dynamics of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), which facilitates computing, and the inherent ability …

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Laser Powder Bed Fusion Of Nitihf High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloy: Effect Of Process Parameters On The Thermomechanical Behavior, Mohammadreza Nematollahi, Guher P. Toker, Keyvan Safaei, Alejandro Hinojos, S. Ehsan Saghaian, Othmane Benafan, Michael J. Mills, Haluk E. Karaca, Mohammad Elahinia Nov 2020

Laser Powder Bed Fusion Of Nitihf High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloy: Effect Of Process Parameters On The Thermomechanical Behavior, Mohammadreza Nematollahi, Guher P. Toker, Keyvan Safaei, Alejandro Hinojos, S. Ehsan Saghaian, Othmane Benafan, Michael J. Mills, Haluk E. Karaca, Mohammad Elahinia

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

Laser powder bed fusion has been widely investigated for shape memory alloys, primarily NiTi alloys, with the goal of tailoring microstructures and producing complex geometries. However, processing high temperature shape memory alloys (HTSMAs) remains unknown. In our previous study, we showed that it is possible to manufacture NiTiHf HTSMA, as one of the most viable alloys in the aerospace industry, using SLM and investigated the effect of parameters on defect formation. The current study elucidates the effect of process parameters (PPs) on the functionality of this alloy. Shape memory properties and the microstructure of additively manufactured Ni-rich NiTiHf alloys were …

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Atom Trapping And Its Role On The Nucleation & Growth Of Platinum Nanoparticles, Deepak Kunwar Nov 2020

Atom Trapping And Its Role On The Nucleation & Growth Of Platinum Nanoparticles, Deepak Kunwar

Chemistry and Chemical Biology ETDs

Diesel oxidation catalysts deactivate due to Pt sintering, a major problem in automotive industries. To make sure they operate effectively throughout the lifetime of the vehicle, automotive industries are putting an excessive amount of Pt. There is a need to develop a catalyst that serves long term performance with minimal use of Pt. Jones et al.1 demonstrated that ceria traps Pt atoms. His work generated some logical and valid questions such as what is the mechanism for the formation of anomalously large Pt particles? What is the upper limit of Pt metal loading in the form of single atoms …

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