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Selective area synthesis of 3-D carbon nanotube forest microsctructures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are solid carbon allotropes that feature high strength and high transport capabilities. When large populations of CNTs are ...
An investigation into thermoelectric coolers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
A thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is a type of cooler that uses the electricity between the junction of two materials to cause a temperature drop. These coolers operate using the Peltier effect. Effectively, a TEC uses electrical ...
Thermal effects of high energy and ultrafast lasers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Heat transfer describes the exchange of thermal energy, between physical systems depending on the temperature and pressure, by dissipating heat. The fundamental modes of heat transfer are conduction or diffusion, convection ...
Reducing energy waste in centrifugal pump systems through the implementation of BEP optimized pressure and flow control
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
There currently exists a gap in the technology surrounding centrifugal pumps. When looking at modern literature regarding the application of centrifugal pump systems, the existing methods for control are throttle and speed ...
Design of a customized, semi-autonomous, single arm robotic manipulator for a hazardous environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The purpose of this project is to build upon past research to develop and implement a cost effective, reliable single-armed robotic manipulator that can be used to perform repetitive tasks in the radioactive environment ...
Design and experimental testing of metamaterial-based agitators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Due to the low heat rejection capacity or huge water consumption of traditional cooling methods, many power plants are looking for a way that is eco-friendly and high efficient but low-cost to retrofit their current cooling ...
Development of a method for in vivo mechanical characterization of articular cartilage /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States and the second most expensive to treat according to the CDC. One of the key ...
Development of phase change material integrated oriented strand board for thermal energy storage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This study is attempted to develop energy storing oriented strand board (OSB). Energy storing capability is achieved by integrating phase change material ...
Lifetime analysis of irradiated beryllium in research reactors /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The objective of this study is to develop a technique to predict onset of cracking and ultimately failure of materials exposed to neutronic bombardment. Beryllium is commonly used in research reactors as a reflector material ...
A study of plasma treatments effects on dental biofilms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Dental plaque is a biofilm that grows on surfaces within the mouth and contains millions of bacteria. The bacteria in plaque cause tooth decay and gum ...
Optimal path planning of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle with obstacle avoidance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The objective of this study is to optimize path planning for an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) with obstacle avoidance by minimizing fuel consumption. A nonlinear constrained optimization solver, Fmincon, is used ...
Dynamic model of sandwich structure with viscoelastic middle layers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Composite materials have been increasingly used in various types of engineering systems such as aeronautics, aerospace and civil engineering to minimize the structural weight. Viscoelastic layer has a level of energy ...
A preliminary study of shock driven multiphase hydrodynamic instabilities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This thesis details work performed towards the completion of a Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Two topics are discussed towards the study of shock driven multiphase hydrodynamic instabilities. The first topic, ...
Dynamic and efficiency characteristics of an inlet metering valve controlled fixed displacement pump
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This project developed the inlet metering system. An inlet metering system represents a new option in hydraulic pump design. Traditional pressure controlled hydraulic pumps rely on either swashplate displacement (for ...
Design and optimization of dissipative elastic metamaterials and their applications for broadband blast and shockwave mitigation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Elastic/Acoustic metamaterials comprise a new class of composite materials that possess unique effective material properties owing to their locally resonant substructures. Because of the inherent local resonance mechanism, ...
Simulation-based design of patient-specific femoral locking plate using topology optimization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Femoral locking plates are orthopedic implants used in closed reduction of the fractured femur. These orthopedic implants designed using conventional methods apply finite element analysis to evaluate their performance. ...
Tailored optical properties of graphitic carbon nitride thin films via surface functionalization of growth substrates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Graphitic carbon nitride has attracted much attention in recent years due to its medium size band gap, mechanical strength, blue fluorescence, and ...
4D printing of stimulus-responsive polymeric materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Rising beyond 3D printing techniques, 4D printing can fabricate complex structures with inks made of stimulus-responsive polymeric materials. Thus, ...
Stimulus responsive 3D structures by self-morphing polymeric materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Inspired by ubiquitous phenomena of shape transformation in nature, extensive research effort has been devoted to self-morphing materials in ...
Accelerating materials processing via machine learning : towards autonomous manufacturing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] "Given the advantages of ML, this research thesis focuses on developing appropriate methodologies to solve the problems that inherit in the ...