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Using current sensing atomic force microscopy to study heterogeneous materials
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-08-27)
Two kinds of heterogeneous materials, block copolymer films and Nafion
membranes, are studied by using current sensing atomic force microscopy (CSAFM). In
the calculated results, correlation between surface morphology ...
Modeling aerosols formed in the ring pack of a reciprocating piston
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-17)
The hydrocarbon emissions of an internal combustion engine are directly correlated with the engine's oil consumption. This oil consumption is associated with reverse blow-by, a condition in which gases flow past the ring-pack ...
Ab initio calculations of mechanical, thermodynamic and electronic structure properties of mullite, Iota-alumina and boron carbide
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-05-22)
The alumino-silicate solid solution series (Al₄₊₂xSi₂-2xO₁₀-x) is an important class of ceramics. Except for the end member (x=0), Al₂SiO₅ the crystal structures of the other phases, called mullite, have partially occupied ...
The role of the tribal elder in teaching calculus through an ethnomathematics lens
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-04-19)
In action research study I was the classroom teacher of high school-aged African American students participating in the six-week summer portion of the Reach Up program. The purpose of Reach Up is to help students improve ...
Ab initio computational applications to complex biomolecular systems
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-01-17)
A series of biomaterial related systems ― including water and DNA molecules ―
have been studied using ab initio (first-principles) methods. By investigating the properties
of water as the preliminary step, the hydrogen ...