Browsing by Subject "polymer"
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(2012-07-16)This dissertation is written in two parts. The first pertains to polycarbonate and polyester synthesis using relatively benign processes. The synthesis of polycarbonates from the coupling of CO2 and epoxides catalyzed ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)Isolated from marine sponges, many bromopyrrole alkaloids have become natural products of intense scientific interest. The oroidin-derived class of dimeric bromopyrrole alkaloids that include ageliferin, bromoageliferin, ...
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Atomistic Modeling of Interactions Between Minerals and Organics in Civil Infrastructure Materials (2020-03-26)This document comprises a sum of research efforts aimed at the discovery of mechanisms of interaction between mineral (inorganic), and organic substances used or occurring in civil infrastructure materials. This endeavor ...
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(2011-02-22)Ballistic fabrics made from high performance polymeric fibers such as Kevlar®, Twaron® and Spectra® fibers and composites utilizing these fabrics are among the leading materials for modern body armor systems. Polymeric ...
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(2017-11-09)Many diagnostic tests for disease management and overall health monitoring provide only an instantaneous measurement of the patient’s state of health, leaving intermediate fluctuations in biochemistry levels undisclosed. ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)The research in this dissertation examines the chemistry and applications of dendrimers in homogeneous catalysis. We examined interactions between dendrimers and charged probe molecules, prepared dendrimer-encapsulated ...
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(2018-08-15)A grand challenge that crosses synthetic chemistry and biology is the scalable production of functional analogues of biomacromolecules. This dissertation has focused on the use of deoxynucleoside building blocks bearing ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)Soluble polymers as supports are gaining more attention now. Developing new polymers, new reagents and catalysts, new separation systems are thus of great interest as these sorts of materials' applications in synthesis and ...
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(2016-04-29)Biofouling on ship hulls and other surfaces calls for immediate attention as fouling organisms increase both friction and weight of vessels, resulting in wasted fuel consumption, travel time, and cleaning resources. There ...
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(2023-05-15)High voltage insulators face surface degradation due to contaminant deposition reducing its resistance to erosion. To remedy this, silicone rubber coatings are applied, reinforced with different fillers. This thesis explores ...
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(2021-05-12)Statement of Problem. Previous studies have not examined cantilever length nor cross-sectional dimension of connector sites of poly-ether-ketone-ketone (PEKK) frameworks. Purpose. The purpose of this in vitro study was ...
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(2012-10-19)Polymeric packaging films see widespread use in the food packaging industry, and their mechanical integrity is paramount to maintaining product appearance, freshness, and overall food safety. Current testing methods, such ...
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(2014-07-24)CO_(2) flooding often results in poor sweep efficiency due to the high mobility ratio caused by its low viscosity. To mitigate this problem, alternate injection of water and CO_(2) slugs (WAG) is widely applied. Recently, ...
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(2014-12-03)Biodegradable polymers have been in use for biomedical applications such as sutures and various implants for many years. In the recent decade, research into the development of biodegradable cardiac stents has expanded. ...
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(2010-07-14)?The body of this work spans both fundamental organometallic chemistry and the application of previously studied catalyst systems to produce new polymeric materials. The cone angle of triphenylphosphite was estimated ...
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(2018-04-19)Polyurethane shape memory polymer (SMP) foams are ultra-low density, “smart” materials that transition between a primary and secondary shape when exposed to a thermal stimulus. This material has the potential to be used ...
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(2016-08-10)The objective of this work is to investigate the influences of the solid inclusion phase on the physical and mechanical properties of the thermoplastic polymer composites, as well as the mechanisms that cause the properties’ ...
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(2012-02-14)Perception and sense of touch are extremely important factors in design, but until recently, the exploration of skin tribology related to tactility has been relatively untouched. In this emergence, skin-on-polymer ...
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(2017-12-08)As unconventional reservoirs continue to dominate the current economic climate, there is a great demand for developing innovative and efficient fracture treatment methodologies. Traditionally, the vast majority of hydraulic ...
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(2009-06-02)The present work provides a micromechanics approach based on the generalized self-consistent composite cylinders method as a non-Eshelby approach towards for assessing the impact of carbon nanotubes on the multi-functional ...