Browsing Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Department "Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MU)"
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3D growth simulation and field emission properties of vertically aligned carbon nanotubes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 12/1/2024] Since their discovery, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have become a widely researched and utilized nanomaterial due to their nanoscale size and unique electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties. ... -
Analytical methods for the pyramidal truss metamaterial
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Mechanical metamaterials are a subclass of metamaterials which exhibit exotic effective mechanical proper- ties. These may include a negative bulk modulus, a negative Poisson's ratio, or a negative mass density. Subse- ... -
A direct approach for computationally efficient low-thrust trajectory optimization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)This study uses a direct optimization technique to find optimized low-thrust trajectories for spacecraft that minimize fuel consumption. By using analytic orbital averaging, a spacecraft's equations of motion are simplified ... -
Experimental performance characterization of a thermal energy storage system using gallium
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Experimental study of a noble thermal energy storage (TES) method is performed to provide insight towards the practical implementation of such a method. The method includes the use of gallium as phase change material (PCM) ... -
Investigation of oxidation mechanisms for aluminum micro- and nanoparticles of various geometries via nanosecond laser irradiation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)Aluminum micro- and nanoparticles have garnered interest from researchers as solid-state fuel in heterogenous energetic composites due to their high energy density, low cost, and general abundance. To react, aluminum ... -
Learning-based wildfire tracking with unmanned aerial vehicles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)This project attempts to design a path planning algorithm for a group of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to track multiple spreading wildfire zones on a wildland. Due to the physical limitations of UAVs, the wildland is ... -
Lippmann's legacy : the evolution of electrowetting and its impact on wettability
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)In this dissertation, we venture beyond the traditional frameworks of electrowetting to establish a systematized approach to understanding and manipulating fluid surfaces under the influence of electrical forces. Our primary ... -
Materials and structural innovations for bioelectronics and soft actuators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Over the past few decades, technological advances have drastically altered people's lifestyles. One of the most relevant tech breakthroughs to everyday individuals is the commercialization of ... -
Mechanical metamaterials application in wave mitigation and structure protection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] "Metamaterials have been extensively developed in many areas over the past two decades, a great deal of research has been conducted on acoustic/elastic ... -
Plasma nanocoatings on cobalt chromium L605 alloy for cardiovascular stent applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)Coronary stents have been essential devices in treating blocked coronary arteries, Unfortunately, they face in-stent restenosis and thrombosis complications. Drug eluting stents (DES) have been developed to minimize ... -
Pourous liquid metal-elastomer composites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)It is known that liquid metal-elastomer composites are promising soft conductors for skin-interfaced bioelectronics, soft robots, and other applications due to their large stretchability, ultrasoftness, high electrical ... -
Theoretical selection of working fluids and experimental investigation of 3-phase oscillating heat pipes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)The need for high power thermal energy dissipation brought about the adoption of heat pipes utilizing phase change heat transfer. Oscillating heat pipes (OHPs) have the capability to transport thermal energy efficiently ... -
Unprecedented wave control with active elastic metamaterials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)The research of elastic metamaterials has received tremendous attention from both academic and industrial communities over the past decade or so. Elastic metamaterials are a type of structured artificial composites whose ... -
Validation of a micro-controller for oxygen control in the NICU
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Respiratory support is required for premature infants who are born with underdeveloped lungs and insufficient surfactant production, which is the cause of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). The ...