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ULTRA-LOW DIELECTRIC CONSTANT AND ULTRA-THIN POLYMER DIELECTRIC MATERIALS, PROCESSES AND RELIABILITY FOR ULTRA-HIGH BANDWIDTH COMPUTING APPLICATIONS
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-04-15)The increase in the number of connected devices in homes, cars and offices coupled with the growth of advanced data processing algorithms enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) has been driving an unprecedented need for ... -
Understanding the Impact of Cellulose and Chitin-Based Nanomaterials in Various Polymer Matrix Constructs
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-03-26)Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and chitin nanofibers (ChNFs) derived from trees and crab shells, respectively, were incorporated into poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) to generate tricomponent polymer composites. Nanomaterial ... -
Effects of Microstructure on Crack Initiation in AA6451 and Crack Propagation in AA3xxx
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-03-31)Aluminum alloys have been enjoying the spotlight in recent years as the next generation alloy for a wide variety of applications. Their potentially waste-free recyclability, excellent corrosion resistance, and desirable ... -
In Situ Examination of Nanoscale Reaction Pathways in Battery Materials
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-03-13)In order to engineer less expensive and more energy-dense batteries, new materials that can reliably store and transport active ions must be first developed. However, these materials are known for their poor reversibility ... -
Carbon Effects on Corrosion in Molten Fluoride Salt
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-02-18)The fluoride salt-cooled high temperature reactor (FHR) is a Generation IV reactor concept that uses molten fluoride salt as the primary coolant to enable breakthrough improvements in economics and safety over the current ... -
Atomic Level Computational Studies of Ionic Defects and Transport Properties of Solid State Ionic Conductors
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-01-14)Solid state ionic conductors (or electrolytes) are a vital component for electrochemical devices or systems for chemical and energy transformation. The chemical composition, crystal structure, defects, morphology, and ... -
BRANCHED POLYMER ELECTROLYTES: RESPONSIVE NANOMATERIALS FOR CONTROLLED ION MOBILITY
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021-05-01)Polymers containing ionic groups such as polyelectrolytes and polymerized ionic liquids are promising candidates for the design of organized ionically conductive media due to their controlled morphology, robust chemical ... -
Interfacial Assembly of Natural and Synthetic Components for Functional Bionanocomposites
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021-05-01)Organized bionanocomposites are promising new materials since they are biocompatible, biodegradable, and can be used in a variety of applications such as flexible electronics, wearable sensors, and molecular sieving ... -
Surface-Modified Cellulose Nanocrystal Gels for Applications in Pharmaceutical Crystallization
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021-05-01)Oral drug delivery is the most common and preferred form of drug administration into the body, especially for small molecule active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). APIs often exist as different polymorphic forms with ... -
Lightweight Approaches to Polyester Composites: Nanocellulose and Syntactic Foams
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021-05-01)The focus of this research was to understand the effect of filler characteristics and composite processing in polyester (PR) composites on properties with the goal of realizing lightweight, high strength composites. ... -
Optimization of Surface-Protein Interactions for Next Generation Biosensors
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2021-04-28)Currently, diagnosis for serological diseases such as Ebola, HIV, and Lyme disease relies on enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs), which require centralized laboratories and several-day timescales to complete. ... -
DEVELOPMENT OF A NANOCOMPOSITE SENSOR AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM FOR MONITORING OF LOCOMOTION OF A SOFT EARTHWORM ROBOT
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-05-08)The ability to detect external stimuli and perceive the surrounding areas represents a key feature of modern soft robotic systems, used for exploration of harsh environments. Although people have developed various types ... -
Characterization and Modeling of Two Dimensional Crack Growth in Gas Turbine Materials
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-11-26)Surface flaws are common in gas turbine components and undergo a complex process of fatigue crack growth under mechanical and thermal loading. This project seeks to bring greater clarity and understanding to the transition ... -
Wear Rate and Mechanism Maps for Stainless Steel at High Temperature
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-12-06)Contacting interfaces moving in a back and forth way relative to each other at high temperature is found in mechanical systems like internal combustion engine, aerospace propulsion system, energy generation system and ... -
Uncertainty Informed Integrated Computational Materials Engineering for Design and Development of Fatigue Critical Alloys
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-12-06)Uncertainty is intrinsically tied to decision-making in design. Process-Structure-Property (PSP) relations are central to development of new and improved materials. The multitude of PSP linkages for any performance objective ... -
High-Precision Measurements And Modeling Of How Brittle Granular Materials Behave Under Shock Compression
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-11-23)The objective of this research is to develop a model or modeling approach that can accurately predict the dynamic compaction behavior of brittle powders as a function of measureable initial state parameters. To generate ... -
ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICES INCORPORATING CONJUGATED POLYMERS AND CELLULOSE: NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC ELECTRONICS
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-11-19)Electrochromic devices (ECDs) offer on-demand light modulation for use in dimmable windows, mirrors, eyewear, and printed color-changing displays. Conventionally, these devices have been constructed using glass or ... -
The Impact of Synthesis Conditions and Crystal Quality of Two-dimensional Materials for Permeation Barriers
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2020-11-23)Permeation barriers in applications for gas separation, hydrogen isotope permeation barriers, and corrosion coatings require similar properties, including high strength, chemical stability, limited permeation, and high ... -
ENGINEERING STRUCTURE AND PHASE VIA TEMPERATURE MANIPULATION IN THIN FILM OXIDES GROWN BY ALD
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-11-13)Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) is a critical thin film deposition technology with applications spanning microelectronics, solar fuels and biological preservation due to its advantages of a wide precursor library for the ... -
Rational Design of Architectured Amphiphilic Block Copolymers and Polymer-Ligated Nanocrystals for Energy Storage and Drug Delivery
(Georgia Institute of Technology, 2019-11-11)Architectured amphiphilic block copolymers with complex molecular structures have garnered much attention in recent years due to their distinct chemical and physical properties compared to the linear counterparts. The ...
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