Browsing by Subject "nanoindentation"
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Atomic Force Microscopy-Based Nanomechanical Characterization of Kenaf Microfiber and Cellulose Nanofibril
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Kenaf fiber is increasingly getting the attention of the industries due to its excellent mechanical properties, feasibility, growth rate, and ease of cultivation. On the other hand, cellulose nanofibril is one of the ... -
An Investigation of the Mechanical Properties of Swelling Clays and Clay-Kerogen Interactions in Oil Shale: A Molecular Modeling and Experimental Study
(North Dakota State University, 2020)This work provides an insight into how the molecular interactions influence macroscale properties of two materials: swelling clay and oil shale. Swelling clays cause enormous damage to infrastructure: buildings, roads, and ...