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Electrochemical Sensors for the Detection of Tricresyl Phosphate and Determination of Acid Content in Engine Oils

Epur, Rigved (2009-07-13)

Electrochemical sensors were developed in this study for the detection of tricresyl phosphate (TCP), a toxic chemical found in airline cabins and determination of acid accumulation in engine oils upon extended usage. A ...

Electrochemical/Electrospray-Mass Spectrometric Studies of the Oxidation of Iodide and Cyanide at Gold and Platinum Electrodes as well as Gas Phase Multiply-Charged Fullerene C60 Anions.

Guo, Tan (2005-08-15)

In this dissertation, we introduce a new spherical thin-layer flow cell to interface electrochemistry with electrospray mass spectrometry. The successful applications of the electrochemistry with electrospray mass ...

Electrochemically Triggered Interfacial Deposition/Assembly of Materials

Iqbal, Md Shamim (2020-07-20)

Presented in this Dissertation is a new electrochemical methodology for surface deposition and interfacial assembly of materials. Using ferrocene-terminated self-assembled monolayers to electrochemically recruit polyelectrolytes ...

Electromagnetic Characterization of a PCB Salinity Sensor

Werner, Frank (2016-07-20)

Saltwater intrusion occurs when seawater contaminates sources of freshwater and is a major concern for coastal communities. Presented is a sensor developed for easily measuring saltwater intrusion. The sensor is comprised ...

Electromagnetic induction systems for discrimination among metallic targets

Chilaka, Sailaja (2006-05-15)

This dissertation discusses the ability of time- and frequency-domain electromagnetic induction (EMI) systems to discriminate unexploded ordnance (UXO) from clutter. The chief contribution of this work is to demonstrate ...

Electron Correlation in the Two-Color Photoionization and Laser Dissociation of H2+

Gatton, Averell (2018-06-05)

We have constructed, to our knowledge, a first of its kind two-color pulsed synchrotron (XUV) and strong field laser (IR) COld Target Recoil Ion Momentum Spectroscopy (COLTRIMS) experiment. We describe the design, ...

Electron dynamics in inner-shell photo-ionization, dielectronic recombination and electron impact excitation

Wang, Qianxia (2016-08-05)

This dissertation includes three main topics: Dynamics of outgoing inner shell photoionized electrons and Auger decay electrons, an investigation into the recently proposed mechanism of below threshold dielectronic ...

Electron Propagator Theory: Fourth Order Diagrams, Composite Approach and Application to Anions, Superhalides and Double–Rydberg Anions

Diaz Tinoco, Manuel Alejandro (2019-07-19)

The Electron Propagator Theory is useful for calculating vertical electron detachment energies and Dyson orbitals of neutral molecules and anions. The Electron Propagator Theory is a second quantization method that can be ...

Electronic characterization of technologically relevant interfaces on beta Gallium Oxide and 4H-SiC wide bandgap semiconductors

Jayawardena, Ganegama (2018-04-17)

Conventional silicon power device technologies are rapidly approaching their performance limits in power devices. Therefore, exploration of novel materials for next-generation power electronics is necessary. In this ...

Electronic Structure Calculations of Weak Intermolecular Interactions

Hemmati, Reza (2021-07-20)

This thesis focuses on a novel the application of Symmetry-Adapted Perturbation Theory (SAPT), Functional-group SAPT (F-SAPT), and F-SAPT difference analysis to chiral self-recognition. In addition to these, a variety ...

Electronic Tongue Analysis of Major and Minor Steviol Glycosides and Their Application in Foods

Muenprasitivej, Nannapas (2022-07-22)

The electronic tongue (E-tongue) is a taste-sensing analytical device that simulates the human tongue. It has been predominantly adopted in food industries as a tool for taste evaluation. Significantly, some products causing ...

Electronically Steerable Antenna Array using PCB-based MEMS Phase Shifters

Sundaram, Ananth (2006-08-15)

In this thesis, a novel approach for cost effective fabrication and assembly of MEMS based Electronically steerable antenna (ESA) arrays’ using flexible printed circuit processing techniques has been developed. The critical ...

Electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of functional metal oxide nano/micro-structures for VOC sensor devices

Chung, Yoonsung (2016-08-05)

In this dissertation, two nano/micro-structured functional metal oxides, ZnO and NiO, were synthesized by a simple hydrothermal and precipitation method. Synthesized particles were then electrophoretically deposited as a ...

Elemental and isotope geochemistry of Smackover Formation brine in southwest Alabama

Kreitzer, Kelly (2024-07-01) ETD File Embargoed

This study investigates the geochemical evolution of brines within the Smackover Formation in southwest Alabama through elemental and isotopic analyses, coupled with geochemical modeling techniques. Major ion and trace ...

Elementary Assistant Principals as Instructional Leaders: Characteristics and Experiences That Contribute to Their Perceptions of Readiness for the Role

Hunter, Robert (2016-05-26)

The purpose of this quantitative study was to identify the characteristics and experiences of elementary assistant principals that contributed to their perceptions of readiness to serve as instructional leaders. Data were ...