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Development of an Improved RF Band-Pass Filter using CSRR Metamaterial Structures on an LCP Substrate
(2015-05-11)
For over a decade, academic exploration into the emerging field of metamaterial technology has resulted in advancements in the design of myriad devices such as oscillators, antennas, transmission lines, superlenses, and ...
Development of an Inhibitor Resistant Genomic Assay for Environmental Samples
(2014-07-24)
Rapid identification and quantification of bacteria is beneficial for the environmental monitoring, such as water quality and site clean-up. However, existing bacteria quantification methods, such as colony counting or ...
Development of an instrument to measure tendencies toward self-directedness in learning within a workplace setting
(2008-05-15)
The self-directed acquisition of knowledge and skills needed to develop or enhance an individual's ability to adapt and advance within society is a factor in the development of programs to promote independent study within ...
Development of an Occupant and Vehicle Interaction Simulation
(2007-12-15)
The focus of this thesis was on performing a non-linear, transient occupant and structure interaction simulation. A finite element model was created of the Auburn University 2005 Baja SAE vehicle in combination with an ...
Development of an Optically Accessible High-Pressure Strand Burner and the Experimental Determination of the Burn Rate of High Temperature Thermally Degraded HTPB/AP/AL Solid Propellant Combustion
(2020-08-18)
This thesis presents initial findings from solid propellant experiments using thermally degraded hydroxyl-terminated polybutadiene, ammonium perchlorate, and aluminum powder propellants. Currently, a better understanding ...
Development of Analytical Systems for Detection of Biomarkers and Neurotoxic Exposure
(2019-04-23)
Exposure to the chemical and biological compounds in environment poses a serious health threat to humanity. Timely awareness of the chemicals in environment plays a vital role in exposure assessment, damage control, and ...
Development of Antibody- and Phage-Based Lateral Flow Test Strips for the Detection of the Bovine Meat and Bone Meal in Animal Feeds and the Bacillus anthracis Spores in Water and Foods
(2010-08-03)
The outbreak of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in 1980s and 1990s, peaked in 1992, mainly took place in most European countries, especially in the United Kingdom, caused widespread panic in the world. It was generally ...
Development of ANVEL HIL/SIL Simulation Environment for Rapid Prototyping of Navigation Algorithms
(2018-05-04)
This thesis presents the development of a Hardware In the Loop/Software In the Loop (HIL/SIL) simulation environment with the purpose of testing Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) navigation ...
Development of atomistic and concurrent atomistic-continuum frameworks to model shock wave propagation and phonon transmission
(2023-04-17)
In the first part of this dissertation, we develop a long-time moving window framework using Molecular Dynamics (MD) to model shock wave propagation through a one-dimensional monatomic chain. The moving window formulation ...
Development of automated microfluidic devices for quantifying nutrient uptake and release from murine adipose tissue with fluorescence imaging
(2023-12-05)
This study aims to advance the knowledge of diabetes-associated biological assays such as white adipose tissue secreted glycerol and fatty acid uptake and secretion assays by leveraging the incorporation of microfluidic ...
Development of Behavior-semiochemical-based IPM Approach for Invasive Kudzu Bug, Megacopta cribraria (F.) (Hemiptera: Plataspidae)
(2019-07-11)
The kudzu bug, Megacopta cribraria (F.), is newly detected invasive pest insect native to Asia. Since the first detection in 2009, it has spread rapidly throughout the southeastern U.S. It has become a key pest of legume ...
THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIFUNCTIONAL ALLYLBORONATE REAGENTS FOR STEREOSELECTIVE CARBONYL ALLYLBORATION
(2023-07-17)
CHAPTER 1
The synthesis of a bifunctional allylboron reagent via Ni-catalyzed borylation of allylic acetate is developed. Subsequent allylation of aldehydes, ketones and cyclic aldimines gave homoallylic alcohols and ...
Development of bio-based systems as pollutants removal for water remediation
(2021-04-23)
In the search of bio-based alternatives to develop systems that can improve water quality, cellulose nanofibril (CNF) were studied as scaffolds for the development of adsorbents for emerging and unregulated pollutants; in ...
Development of Biomimetic Materials for Enhanced Maturation of Engineered Cardiac Tissue
(2016-05-06)
The creation of cardiac tissue constructs holds potential in the development of clinical and diagnostic platforms, including the creation of novel treatments for patients with heart disease and cost-effective platforms for ...
The Development of Bipolar Electrochemiluminescence Sensing Systems using Thin-layer Electrochemistry and AC Excitation
(2018-12-10)
Bipolar electrochemistry, which generates an asymmetric reactivity on the surface of conductive objects in a wireless manner, has become a promising field for various applications. It enables the coupling of anodic and ...
Development of Breakdown Probability Models for Rural Freeway Work Zones Using Field Data and Simulation
(2018-04-27)
The current state of the National Highway System often necessitates that agencies interrupt normal traffic operations for maintenance and capacity improvements. With nearly 9 million lane-miles of public roadway and an ...
Development of Bulk-scale and Thin Film Magnetostrictive Sensor
(2007-12-15)
Three key areas were investigated in this research. These are: (1) finite element
modeling using modal analysis to better understand the mechanics of longitudinal
vibration system, (2) thin film material Young’s modulus ...
Development of Cathode Air Filters for PEM Fuel Cells Using Microfibrous Entrapped Sorbents
(2013-11-25)
The performance of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) is degraded significantly as a result of poisoning of the cathode catalyst by trace levels of contaminants present in the cathode air. Three of the most common ...
Development of CaZrO3-Based Hydrogen Sensors with Oxide Reference Electrodes for Molten Aluminum
(2006-12-15)
Hydrogen is a major cause of gas porosity in aluminum and is frequently removed from the melt prior to casting. The degassing process can be better controlled if the hydrogen content in the melt is known. Thus, gas sensors ...
Development of composite beam theory and its application in composite and prestressed concrete structures
(2016-05-13)
For some complex structural engineering problems like behavior of sandwich structures and prestressed concrete structures, extensive experimental works and finite element analyses might not be able to help understand the ...