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Growth Mechanism of Graphene Synthesized on Ni/Cu Alloy through CVD Method and Use Graphene as a Diffusion Barrier for Thermoelectric Device
(2016-07-28)Graphene is the first two-dimensional (2D) atomic crystal available to the world. It is a two-dimensional sheet of sp2 -hybridized carbon. Its extended honeycomb network is the basic building block of other important ... -
Mechanical and Fatigue Characterization of Carbon Fiber Reinforced Containing Rubber Micro particles and Silica Nano-Particles
(2016-07-25)Composite materials play a vital role in a wide range of applications. Their adaptability to different situations and desirable properties attracted many industries. In the automotive industry the demand for lighter weight ... -
Quantifying Power System Resilience Improvement Through Network Reconfiguration In Cases Of Extreme Emergencies
(2017-07-20)Electricity grid complexity together with a diversity of critical infrastructures (CIs), such as generating units, transportation network, etc., are increasingly evolving into a complicated network that is vulnerable to ... -
A data-intensive analysis augmented simulation model of an order picking operation
(2017-07-25)Order picking is the most labor-intensive function of distribution centers (DC) in the food and beverage store industry. An efficient order picking process supports this industry’s supply chain to move high volumes of ... -
Utilization of Natural Light in Indoor Applications: Simulation and Implementation
(2017-07-20)The need for renewable energy has inspired the development of various methods that conserve or lessen the consumption of our nonrenewable natural resources. Alternative methods in conserving energy include technologies, ... -
Growth and characterization of wide bandgap semiconductor oxide thin films
(2017-07-20)Wide bandgap semiconductors are receiving extensive attention due to their exceptional physical and chemical properties making them useful for high efficiency and high power electronic devices. Comparing other conventional ... -
A Data-Driven Approach for Reducing Patient Waiting Times in Walk-In Clinics
(2017-07-07)Walk-in clinics have grown in popularity in the United States as a substitute for traditional medical care delivered in primary care clinics and emergency rooms. Walk-in clinics offer an affordable option for basic medical ... -
Fabrication of Through-Holes for the Interconnection of Polymer Microfluidic Devices
(2015-11-17)In the past decade, there has been an increasing interest in the implementation of microfluidic devices such as, Lab-on-a-Chip (LOC). The ability to interconnect microfluidic devices would scale the functionality of modular ... -
Performance properties of polymer modified asphalt (PMA) binders containing wax additives
(2016-11-16)The study presents an experimental evaluation of the rheological properties of control and polymer modified asphalt (PMA) binders containing wax additives and a comprehensive comparison between these two binder types. The ... -
A Non-enzymatic Continuous Glucose Monitoring System Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
(2016-11-21)The following research is a feasibility trial for the development of a continuous glucose monitoring system using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. Three separate experiments are conducted to determine the effects ... -
An Ontological Approach to Engineering Requirement Representation and Analysis
(2015-07-14)The objective of this research is to develop an ontological method for measuring the information content of engineering design requirements, assessing their completeness and specificity, and automatically classifying them ... -
Investigation of III-V Semiconductor Heterostructures for Post-Si-CMOS Applications
(2015-07-15)Silicon complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology in the past few decades has been driven by aggressive device scaling to increase performance, reduce cost and lower power consumption. However, as devices ... -
Alkaline Activation of Ambient Cured Geopolymer Mortar and Concrete Based on Class C Fly Ash
(2015-04-29)The critical element for sustainable growth in the construction industry is the development of alternative cements. A new technological process called geopolymerization provides an innovative solution, and the presence ...
