Browsing by Subject "polymer"
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(2020-02-17)Construction mat design is currently experiencing an update to modern polymer composite materials. The new designs lack optimization, sacrificing structural integrity for cost of production or vice versa. This thesis focuses ...
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(2018-07-30)This study presents a transient analysis of fluid diffusion behavior in polymers, fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, and polymeric sandwich composites. The studied polymers and polymer composites consist of pure ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)Accurate constitutive modeling of polymeric fibers presents a difficult and distinct challenge. While significant progress has been made in constructing models applicable for small strains and limited strain-rate and ...
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(2017-11-10)Polymeric sandwich composites are appealing for lightweight structures that require high strength and stiffness such as parts of aircraft, marine vessels, civil infrastructures and wind turbine blades. In wind turbine ...
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(2018-10-04)Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) and polyelectrolyte multilayers (PEMs) have become materials of interest due to their potential applications. As for every other material, understanding their properties under conditions ...
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(2015-12-07)The evolving field of nanomaterial synthesis needs adaptable techniques for the modification and construction of multifunctional components. In this work, a unique layer-by-layer (LbL) method is demonstrated as a generic ...
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(2016-05-19)The use of soluble polymer-supported catalysts in homogeneous catalysis has received heightened attention in the past few decades. Previous studies have shown that PIB oligomers have an excellent phase-selective solubility ...
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(2023-08-06)Polymerizations based on olefin metathesis have enabled the synthesis of a large variety of olefin-containing polymers. While numerous studies have shown that the stereochemistry of the alkenes in the polymer backbone has ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)The lack of a widely-accepted quantitative methodology for evaluating the scratch behavior of polymeric materials has resulted in the development and establishment of a new methodology recently standardized as ASTM D7027-05. ...
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(2014-09-05)Scratch-induced surface deformation is a tribological research area that falls under the abrasive wear category. A variety of factors including high strain rate, large-scale deformation, non-linear material response, heat ...
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(2011-10-21)This thesis presents a comprehensive simulation study on the impact of natural fractures on the performance of surfactant polymer flood in a field scale surfactantpolymer flood. The simulation model utilized for the study ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2006-08-16)The ability to utilize cheaper starting materials in the synthesis of commercially important materials has been a goal of scientists since the advent of the chemical industry. The ideal situation would be one in which by ...
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(2012-10-19)Polymer-supported reagents and catalysts have been extensively studied in the past few decades as they not only facilitate separation and isolation of products after reactions but also enable reuse of reagents/catalysts. ...
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(2014-04-28)Specific problem: Our previous study showed that the nanofibrous poly-l-lactic acid (NF-PLLA) microspheres are excellent cell carriers for tissue regeneration. However, these injectable microspheres are not fluorescent ...
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(2020-03-26)Polymerized ionic liquid (PIL) block copolymers can be used as solid-state membranes in alkaline fuel cells (AFCs) to extend AFC lifetime performance. Combining the multiple block chemistries synergizes the individual ...
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(2021-06-24)This dissertation is focused on synthesis of a new class of polyphenol polymers with antioxidant properties which are potentially useful in adhesives, anticorrosion coatings, food packaging, and biomedical applications. ...
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(2019-04-25)The current gold standard for repair of cranial bone defects is an autograft procedure which, while having its advantages, lacks proper fitting and is limited by irregular wound geometries. A regenerative approach to cranial ...
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(2021-05-26)In this thesis, I propose practical ways to incorporate tin-based polymers, cyclic tin rings, and tin-substitution diamonds into microscale electronic devices. Using spin-polarized, noncollinear magnetization, and spin-orbit ...
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(2019-04-02)Fuel cells are attractive alternative energy sources due to their low-to-moderate operating temperature, zero greenhouse emission, and wide range of applications including automobiles and stationary power sources. However, ...