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Ligand Binding and Catalysis in Selected Sirtuin Isozymes
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
Due to their intimate roles in survival, longevity as well as pathogenesis via “epigenetic” and “metabolic” regulatory mechanisms, sirtuins have gained considerable interest toward undertaking detailed biochemical/biophysical ...
Enhancement of Dispersibility of Zero-Valent Iron Nanoparticles for Environmental Remediation: Entrapment and Surface Modification with Polymers
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
Nanoscale zero-valent iron (NZVI) particles have been surface modified and used for contaminant remediation. NZVI tend to agglomerate due to magnetic and van der Waals forces and form larger particles that settle down in ...
Clay Fluid Interactions in Montmorillonite Swelling Clays: A Molecular Dynamics and Experimental Study
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
Swelling clays cause tremendous amounts of damage to infrastructure. For the effective prevention of detrimental effects of these clays, and to optimize the beneficial properties for industrial applications it is necessary ...
Influence of Molecular Interactions on Elastic Properties and Oxygen Diffusion in PolyButylene Terephthalate Polymer: A Molecular Dynamics Study
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
In most barrier applications, both mechanical and diffusion properties of the material are important. In this thesis the evaluation of molecular mechanisms responsible for the enhanced elastic properties of Polymer Clay ...
High Performance Bio-Based Thermosets for Composites and Coatings
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
In the recent decade, there has been increasing interest in using renewable feedstocks as chemical commodities for composites and coatings application. Vegetable oils are promising renewable resources due to their wide ...
Polymers and Coatings Derived From Novel Bio-Based Vinyl Ether Monomers
(North Dakota State University, 2018)
To fulfill the demand for household, industrial, light weight transportation, health, and cosmetic products etc., production of polymeric materials has been increasing every year. However, limited resource of fossil fuel ...
Highly Functionalized Thermosets from Renewables for Composites and Coatings Applications
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Renewable sources have attracted attention due to their affordable cost and wide availability. Vegetable oils are renewable sources that have been extensively studied as potential replacement for petroleum derived chemicals. ...
Parametric Cost Estimating and Risk Analysis of Transportation Tunneling Projects
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
Due to the increased scrutiny of construction costs for infrastructure projects by the
public and legislators, it is becoming increasing important for project developers to prepare
accurate conceptual cost estimates for ...
Initial Swelling Mechanism of Expansive Clays: A Molecular Dynamics Study
(North Dakota State University, 2012)
Expansive soils are widely found in many parts of the world. Highly active smectite clay mineral Montmorillonite is the major constituent in these clays and can expand or contract up to 15 times of their original volume. ...
Enhancing the Performance of Crumb Rubber Modified Asphalt through Controlling the Internal Network Structure Developed
(North Dakota State University, 2016)
Sustainability presents a pathway for future generations to have a better life. Cradle to cradle methodology is the essence of sustainability. In cradle to cradle approach, we aim to reuti-lize a given waste instead of ...