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Hybrid thermoelectric ejector - refrigeration system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
A mathematical model is developed to predict the refrigeration performance of an ejector powered by waste energy from a thermoelectric cooler. The model is based on constant pressure mixing process and considers the effect ...
Characterization of the Embolisher, a device for cerebral embolic protection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Trans-catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is a new, minimally invasive solution to replacing diseased aortic valves. However, some of residual ...
On-plane flexible and solid-state rechargeable lithium-MnO2 microbatteries from laser induced graphene
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The thesis presents a flexible and solid state Li-MnO2 microbattery based on laser induced graphene (LIG) produced from commercial polyimide. To achieve ...
Graphene-SiC particle reinforced aluminum alloy composite foam : response to high strain rate deformation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Aluminum foams are becoming potential material for multifunctional applications because it is lightweight and has excellent combination of physical and mechanical properties and noise and vibration mitigation characteristic. ...
The design and implementation of an endoscopic enabled mouth gag
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The purpose of this project was to design and produce a working prototype of a device that could be used in upper airway Otolaryngology surgeries to increase nasopharynx visualization. The nasopharynx is the anatomical ...
Electromechanical evolution of Carbon nanotube-coated microfibers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are best described as seamless cylindrical hollow fibers, comprised of a single sheet of pure graphite with extremely light ...
Investigation of mechanical behavior of closed-cell aluminum foam reinforced with carbon nanotubes under dynamic loadings /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Aluminum foams represent a unique class of solid cellular light metals that can undergo large deformations at a nearly constant stress known as Plateau ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Theoretical and experimental study of an evaporative cooler embedded with parallel plates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In the current investigation, a theoretical model predicting the temperature variation of ambient air flowing through an evaporative cooler embedded ...
Research & development of Q-Baller -- a spherical wheeled robot
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
The Spherical Wheeled Robot (Ball-Bot) is a family of robots that can maintain balance standing on a ball and use it as its wheel to move around. In recent years, there have been several successful Ball-Bot designs. We ...
Evaluation of 3d printed polycaprolactone hydroxyapatite tissue scaffolds created using fused deposition modeling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Biomaterial tissue scaffolds continue to grow as a potential solution for drug release and regenerative medicine. With the growing technology of 3D ...
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, ...
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 ...