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Chemical Functionalization of Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes for Compatibilization with Unsaturated Polyester Resin 

Kayatin, Matthew J. (2012-05-10)
This research represents the first fundamental investigation into the tailored surface chemistry of single-walled carbon nanotubes for incorporation with unsaturated polyester resin and provides a foundation for the ...

Dielectric Permittivity Measurements of Electronics Cooling Fluids 

Pfeiffenberger, Alexander (2013-09-23)
High performance electronics often present heat management challenges which can, in some applications, be mitigated through the use of liquid cooling technologies. In this work, select 3M Novec and 3M Fluorinert dielectric ...

Effects of Carbon Nanotube Type and Surface Functionalization on the Carbon Nanotube-Unsaturated Polyester Resin Composite Properties 

Goswami, Joyanta (2016-12-19)
The goal of this research was to understand the dispersion of carbon nanotubes (CNT) in unsaturated polyester resin (UPR), the relative strength of nanotube-resin interactions, and curing into nanocomposites. These are ...

Investigating the effect of substrate properties on attached algal cultivation 

Karimi, Zahra (2022-05-04)
There is growing interest in attached algae cultivation systems because they could provide a more cost and energy-efficient alternative to suspended (planktonic) microalgae cultivation systems for many applications. However, ...

Material Compatibility for Passive Two-Phase Immersion Cooling Applications 

Kelly, Alexander L. (2014-03-04)
The objective of this work was to investigate potential material compatibility issues related to immersion cooling for high performance computing applications. Extended exposure of potential performance computing components ...

Optimization of Cellulose Nanocrystal Films for Optical and Micromechanical Applications 

Saha, Partha (2018-04-24)
The objective of this research is to understand the effect of microstructural helix orientations and alignment in aqueous cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) dispersions and films on mechanical, optical, and surface properties ...

Smart Dispersant Formulations for Reduced Environmental Impact of Crude Oil Spills 

Nyankson, Emmanuel (2015-04-29)
The traditional chemical dispersant formulations used in combating oil spills are comprised of mainly hydrocarbon solvents, petroleum-derived surfactants, and additives. The toxicity of these chemical dispersants to aquatic ...