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Mechanical Properties of Multilayers of Carbon Nanotube Polystyrene Nanocomposites
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
We have studied the mechanical behavior of multi-layered composite films comprised of single-wall carbon nanotubes and polystyrene polymer, where we focused on three targeted layer thicknesses; 10 nm, 20 nm, and 40 nm. The ...
Flexible Nanocomposite Thin Films for Electronic Devices
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
Electronic technology is moving towards flexible, durable, and smaller devices with multifunctional capability. To accelerate this movement, creating materials with outstanding properties is critical. Nanocomposites based ...
Non-Thermal Plasma Synthesis of Luminescent Silicon Nanocrystals from Cylclohexasilane
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
In this report we establish cyclohexasilane (CHS) as a reliable precursor for non-thermal plasma synthesis of high quality photoluminescent silicon nanocrystals (SiNCs). We demonstrate that this synthesis approach can ...
The Effects of Doping on the Lithium Ionic Conductivity of LLZO Solid-State Electrolyte
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) employing solid-state electrolytes are considerably safer and might potentially generate a higher energy density compared. The goal of this thesis is to investigate the synthesis and stability ...
Single-Wall Carbon Nanotube Films Dip-Coating by Colloidal Nanocrystals Bilayer Films
(North Dakota State University, 2019)
A wrinkling approach was used to study the mechanics of hybrid nanotube/nanocrystal coatings adhering to soft polymer (PDMS) substrates. We focused on three thicknesses: 10 nm, 30 nm, and 40 nm. The approach we used is the ...
Development of Bio-based Wood Adhesive by Using Cellulose Nanofiber Reinforcement and Crosslinking Agent for Improved Bonding Strength
(North Dakota State University, 2017)
Engineered woods, plywood, particle board, and oriented strand board, are widely used as a low-cost wood replacement in many applications. Many of the currently used wood adhesives contain chemicals that are harmful to ...
Lead Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals: Photophysical and Photochemical Dynamics
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
Lead halide perovskites nanocrystals (LHP NCs) are a recent novel material of ‘high-defect tolerance’ that has been synthesized which have provided a new platform for opto-electronic devices, such as photovoltaics and ...
Manipulation and Isolation of Biomolecules Using Dielectrophoretic and Hydrodynamic Methods
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
Novel particle manipulation techniques are developed to separate, isolate, and control a wide range biomolecules from DNA to cells in complex solution such as whole blood. First, we show that integrating an insulating tip ...
Investigating the Reduction of Fogging Behavior of Natural Fiber-Filled Polymers
(North Dakota State University, 2021)
Synthetic fibers such as glass and carbon are used as reinforcement in polymer composites due to their high strength and modulus. However, synthetic fibers are non-biodegradable and contribute to high costs. In literature, ...
Tissue-Engineered Nanoclay-Based Bone-Mimetic 3D In Vitro Testbed for Studying Breast Cancer Metastasis to Bone
(North Dakota State University, 2020)
Breast cancer shows a high affinity towards the bone, causing bone-related complications leading to poor clinical prognosis. Approximately 80% of breast cancer patients die within five years after primary cancer has ...