Browsing by Thesis Advisor "Pinhero, Patrick J."
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Bismuth impurity effects on copper: examining embrittlement in immiscible binary metallic systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Immiscible binary metallic systems impart a special scientific intrigue for researchers in thermodynamics and condensed matter. At equilibrium one might ... -
Bismuth induced embrittlement of a copper substrate
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Embrittlement of polycrystalline Cu by a liquid metal embitter species, such as Bi, is a well-documented phenomenon that is still relatively poorly ... -
Characterization of lithium-intercalated graphite for use in betavoltaic batteries
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Betavoltaic batteries have been around for quite some time but have yet to be manufactured with enough efficiency to safely produce an equivalent battery ... -
Corrosion performance of nickel based alloy in hydrogen iodine solution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)In this thesis, the corrosion performance of some Ni-based super alloys including Inconel 625, Hastelloy X and Nickel 200 were investigated in HI solution at 70?and 100? at intervals of 24h, 48h, 96h and 192h respectively. ... -
The design & construction of a proton microprobe using a GE PETtrace cyclotron
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The interaction of fast neutrons with nuclear materials is a topic of fundamental interest in nuclear engineering. Fast neutrons possess the ability to degrade, and in some cases destroy, materials used in nuclear reactor ... -
Designing, modeling, manufacturing, and testing an atomic layer deposition system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)There are multiple techniques for depositing thin films in nanoelectronics and semiconductor industries. Each technique has its own advantage and disadvantage. Of the many techniques, chemical deposition is the most favorable ... -
Developing, implementing, and assessing coupled-tank experiments in an undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Five experimental modules that fit into the Undergraduate Chemical Engineering Curriculum were developed using the existing Coupled-Tank Apparatus. Students of different educational levels get an opportunity to develop ... -
Electrodeposition of copper for metamaterial fabrication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Metamaterials, termed as a class of artificial material with exceptional characteristics obtained not from their composition but from their structures, ... -
Electron beam lithography for nano-antenna fabrication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Lithography methods have been used for patterning of small features for decades; in this research project, I examined Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) for fabrication of nano-antennas and then parameterized EBL variables ... -
Growing ZnO nanowires through electrochemical deposition for spintronic applications with metal-insulator-metal structures as tunnel junctions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Nowadays, the research for spintronic materials has aroused extensive interest. Spintronic devices offer the possibility of enhanced functionality, ... -
Innovative immersion approach to retention of African-American 1st year chemical engineers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Students that identify as Black1, chemical engineers, and 1st-year undergraduates face unique circumstances along with perspectives that have not been assessed in depth. This pilot study aims to highlight the challenges ... -
Ion-induced graphite radiation damage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The fast particle radiation damage effect of graphite, a main material in current and future nuclear reactors, has significant influence on the utilization ... -
Technology for restarting molten salt nuclear fuel chemistry at MU
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Nuclear fuel reprocessing is a responsible choice for the continued expansion of a secure, safe and clean source of energy. While the classical method for recycling nuclear fuel is an aqueous liquid-liquid extraction, the ... -
Terahertz miim rectenna for energy harvesting applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Harvesting energy from electromagnetic radiation has been researched for over a century. Utilizing energy harvesting antenna to collect radiation from solar and terrestrial sources has shown promise to be a viable method ...