Browsing Auburn Theses and Dissertations by Title
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Development of Functional Interfaces for Sensing Applications
(2012-11-15)
An electrochemical device has been developed for the detection of gaseous tricresyl phosphate (TCP). Monitoring of neurotoxic TCP is important since it has been widely used as an additive in commercial jet engine oils, ...
Development of Functional Material Scaffolds for Sensing Applications
(2010-01-05)
Developments in the field of chemical and biological sensors call for sensitive and selective sensing surfaces to provide consistent information about target analytes. Since such sensors are mostly operating in complex ...
Development of Global Social Vulnerability Model for Earthquakes
(2019-07-23)
Although earthquakes are one of the most devastating natural hazards that affect humanity, very few attempts have been made to consider the human elements that put populations at risk. Most researchers focus on the assessment ...
Development of Guidance for Runoff Coefficient Selection and Modified Rational Unit Hydrograph Method for Hydrologic Design
(2012-05-07)
The rational method is the most widely used method by hydraulic and drainage engineers to estimate design discharges. The runoff coefficient (C) is a key parameter for the rational method. Literature-based C values (Clit) ...
Development of High Performance Filtration System Using Composite Bed Filter and Multi-element Structured Array
(2015-07-28)
A composite nonwoven (CNW) material, activated carbon fiber enhanced microfibrous
entrapped sorbent (ACF-MFES) , was prepared by incorporating micro sized (100-500µm)
sorbent particulates into the blended microfiber ...
Development of high-performance gas sensors integrated on wearable substrates with two-dimensional nanostructure materials
(2018-12-03)
In this dissertation, much effort has been dedicated to developing high-performance gas sensors utilizing two-dimensional (2D) nanostructure materials integrated onto wearable substrates. Low-temperature and non-corrosive ...
Development of Hybrid Model for Estimating Liquid Entrainment Fraction and Uncertainty: Integrating Machine Learning and First Principles
(2024-05-01)
In two-phase annular flow, a thin liquid film forms around the pipe as gas flows through the pipeline center. Some portion of the liquid is carried into the gas core. The liquid entrainment fraction, which is defined as ...
Development of Implementation Guidelines to Assess the Strength of Soil Cement Base in Alabama
(2020-11-16)
Soil cement is a mixture of soil, portland cement, and water that forms a strong, durable, frost-resistant pavement base once compacted and cured. Variation among construction practices and concerns of current quality ...
Development of intensive indoor rearing strategies for largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) during critical early life history stages
(2022-07-25)
Largemouth bass (LMB), Micropterus salmoides, is arguably the most sought-after
recreational fish in the United States. Recently, there has been rising interest in LMB as a food
fish and current production techniques ...
Development of Interdigitated Electrode Sensors for Monitoring the Dielectric Properties of Lubricant Oils
(2010-08-12)
Proper lubrication is a necessary step in protecting the engine of any vehicle. Regular changing of the lubricating oil becomes an important part of keeping the vehicle running for an extended life. Currently, lubricant ...
The Development of Interpartner Aggression from Adolescence to Young Adulthood
(2015-06-05)
The overall purpose of this dissertation was to advance our knowledge of change in interpartner aggression (IPA) as adolescents become young adults. This three-study dissertation examined patterns of change and the ...
Development of Jobsite Cylinder Curing Practices for the Alabama Concrete Industry
(2023-04-24)
In concrete construction projects, quality assurance test cylinders are made to evaluate the quality of the concrete delivered to a jobsite. In order to accurately evaluate these cylinders, they must be cured according to ...
Development of lipid based nanoparticles for melanoma treatment
(2015-02-12)
Melanoma is the most malignant skin cancer with high mortality. Currently, it can be treated multiple ways, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy. However, patients under these therapies usually have low ...
Development of Magnetostrictive Fe-Co-B Alloys for High-frequency Sensors and Magnetoelectric Composites
(2015-07-29)
Magnetostrictive materials with soft magnetic properties have been widely used in sensors, resonators, actuators and transducers. For high-frequency biosensor applications, the miniaturization of these devices is necessary. ...
Development of MEMS Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters
(2010-05-06)
The research of powering devices in a microwatt range has been activated and developed by the emergence of low-power Very Large Scale Integration (VLSI) technology in the past few years. The powering devices require a size ...
Development of Metal 3D-Printed Helium-Filled Soap Bubble Nozzles
(2020-11-20)
Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) is a useful flow visualization technique to obtain instantaneous velocity measurements of a fluid. The use of traditional tracer particles for PIV measurements is limited to small field of ...
Development of micelle delivery systems for cancer therapy
(2023-12-08)
Polymeric micelles have been investigated as nanomedicines for cancer treatment. They can target specific tissues, prolong circulation, and reduce side effects. These features make them a promising delivery system for ...
Development of Micro-Computed Tomography Data Based Simulation Technique For Deformation and Strain Measurement of Densely Packed Electronics
(2020-05-04)
Rising pace of innovation and continuously increasing investments in research and developments has resulted in higher value added to each electronics equipment around us. This has also resulted in massive rise in demand ...
Development of Microscopic Imaging System for Rapid Detection of Salmonella in Raw Chicken
(2009-08-04)
The overall objective of this study was to develop a new Salmonella detection method on poultry by combining a biosensor with a light microscopic imaging system. In the first study, brain heart infusion (BHI) broth was ...
Development of Moisture Sensor Technology to Enhance Conveynace and Field Distribution of Broiler Litter
(2013-01-03)
As environmental implications for land application of poultry litter become stricter, technological advancements on litter spreaders will be required to improve field performance. The inherent physical variability, moisture ...