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Plasmonic platform for super-resolution imaging and applications in biological and nanoenergetic systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Plasmonics, taking advantages of coupling photons to free electrons in metals, enables prominent electromagnetic field enhancements by concentrating light into subwavelength scales, allowing super resolution imaging, ...
A novel ultra-low refractive index nanoporous dielectric based aqueous core waveguide system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
of the aqueous solution. The relatively low refractive index of aqueous solutions places a serious constraint on the choice of the cladding materials. Nanoporous dielectric materials are engineered to be low refractive index by packing nano sized voids within a...
Nanogap embedded silver gratings for surface plasmon enhanced fluorescence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Plasmonic nanostructures have been extensively used in the past few decades for applications in sub-wavelength optics, data storage, optoelectronic circuits, microscopy and bio-photonics. The enhanced electric field produced within a few hundred...
Fabrication and characterization of micro-chip based shockwave generator for particle delivery and cell transfection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Shock waves have potential applications in many areas such as in geology, seismological techniques, and biomedical applications. Specifically in ...
Deposition and characterization of high permittivity thin-film dielectrics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
As integrated circuit (IC) devices scale to ever smaller nodes, replacing the front end dielectric has become a primary challenge. To enable greater device densities, control power consumption, and enhance performance, a ...
Mesoporous iron oxide energetic composites with slow burn rate, sustained pressure and reduced ESD sensitivity for propellant applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
The objective of this thesis is to synthesize a slow burning nanoenergetic formulation of mesoporous iron oxide with sustainable pressure characteristics and reduced electrostatic discharge ignition sensitivity. The choice ...
Fabrication and characterization of polymer based metal-oxide-semiconductor and non-volatile memory devices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
nanoparticles and reached a maximum of 4.3 V using 1.14 nm Pt nanoparticles. Satisfactory long term non-volatility was attained in a low electric field due to the Coulomb blockade and quantum confinement effects in [about]1 nm Pt nanoparticle. Further, our metal...
Synthesis of ordered nanoenergetic composites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
Energetic materials can be defined as the substances or mixtures that react chemically to release energy required for their intended application. Thermite is a subgroup of pyrotechnic, a class of energetic material. ...
Microfabricated devices for single cell analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
BioMEMS or lab-on-a-chip technology is promising technology and enables the possibility of microchip devices with higher throughput or better performance for single cell analysis. This technology is developed from the ...
Anti-fog coatings using the super-hydrophobic approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Surfaces with water contact angles in excess of 150[degrees] have been attracting a great deal of attention. The work done here was in the design and development of an anti-fog coating. The hydrophilic as well as the ...
Characterization and MEMS applications of nanothermite materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The research described herein is on characterization of nanothermite materials and development of nanothermite microdevices for shock wave generation, microthruster propulsion, and intracellular particle delivery and cell ...
Synthesis and characterization of nanostructures and their applications : from supercapacitors to fluorescent labels to proteins
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Nanomaterials have gained importance in virtually all fields from industrial applications to pure science research since these were developed. However, ...
Self-aligned microchip device for automated measurement of quantal exocytosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Here we describe a method to fabricate a multi-channel high-throughput microchip device for measurement of quantal transmitter release from individual cells. Instead of bringing carbon-fiber electrodes to cells, the device ...
Investigation of nanoenergetic combustion study of aluminum nanoparticles systems on plasmonic grating platform
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
With renewed interest in energetic materials like aluminum, many fundamental issues concerning the ignition and combustion characteristics at nanoscales remain to be clarified. Aluminum nanoparticles (Al NP) are widely ...
A novel PCR based DNA microanalyzer system for detection of viral genome
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
A micro-fluidic assay to quickly analyze microscopic samples of DNA is being developed for field applications. It consists of a micro-PCR chamber, micropumps, and micro-heaters. Additional components of the device include ...
Development of a fluorescence-based protease biosensor using nanoscale platforms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The development of a protease biosensor utilizing nanomaterials is presented in this dissertation. Peptide substrates and nanomaterial platforms were investigated to increase the sensitivity and response time for the ...
Quantification of cell attachment on different materials as candidate electrodes for measurement of quantal exocytosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
A high throughput lab-on-a-chip device is being developed for single cell capture for the purpose of high time resolution quantal exocytosis measurement with high probability of cell docking. This device makes use of DLC ...
Development of a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) biosensor utilizing liquid core waveguides
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Millions of individuals are diagnosed each year with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1. Each day more individuals are receiving antiretroviral ...