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F-NMR studies on Anthrax protective antigen -- Restricted access to full text
(Wichita State University. Graduate School., 2012-04-18)Anthrax secretes a three component which is composed of three proteins: lethal factor (LF), edema factor (EF), and protective antigen (PA). PA transfers LF and EF into the host cytosol through a membrane spanning pore, ... -
Fabrication and assessment of a thin flexible surface coating made of pristine graphene for lightning strike protection
(Elsevier B.V., 2017-02)A thin flexible coating made of pristine graphene was fabricated and applied on the surface of a commercial carbon fiber epoxy prepreg laminate to protect it against the lightning strike. To assess the coating's effectiveness, ... -
Fabrication and biological analysis of highly porous PEEK bionanocomposites incorporated with carbon and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for biological applications
(NLM (Medline), 2020-08-06)Bone regeneration for replacing and repairing damaged and defective bones in the human body has attracted much attention over the last decade. In this research, highly porous polyetheretherketone (PEEK)/hydroxyapatite (HA) ... -
Fabrication and characterization of a protein composite conduit for neural regeneration
(American Chemical Society, 2019-09-11)Spinal cord injury (SCI) causes the proliferation of resident microglia and promotes cell migration. Peripheral nerve injury induces the morphological changes and proliferation macrophages. The implantation of neural ... -
Fabrication and characterization of antibacterial Polycaprolactone and natural Hydroxyapatite nanofibers for bone tissue scaffolds
(Wichita State University, 2013-05)Chronic osteomyelitis is a bone infection that may result in pain, pus, bone resorption and damage, and fractures. The disease often needs prolonged antibiotic therapy, and in many cases severe wounds and bone voids are ... -
Fabrication and characterization of carbon nanotube nanocomposites into 2024-T3 Al substrates via friction stir welding process
(ASME, 2014-04)Carbon nanotube (CNT)-aluminum (Al) nanocomposites were prepared using friction stir welding (FSW) processing, and then the mechanical properties of these nanostructured materials were determined using the universal MTS ... -
Fabrication and characterization of carbonized polyacrylonitrile nanofibers for composite aircraft and wind turbine manufacturing
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)This study reports the fabrication, and characterization of carbonized polyacrylonitrile (PAN) nanofibers for improved surface conductivity of the composites. The PAN nanofibers produced through electrospinning process ... -
Fabrication and characterization of electrospun polyacrylonitrile carbonized fibers as strain gauges in composites for structural health monitoring applications
(Wichita State University, 2017-07)This dissertation is aimed at developing new materials to be used as strain gauges in structural health monitoring (SHM) of composite aircraft structures. The unabated growth in air traffic has spurred increased demand in ... -
Fabrication and characterization of highly porous peek bionanocomposites incorporated with carbon and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for scaffold applications
(Wichita State University, 2013-05)Bone regeneration has become essential due to various bone diseases, such as bone infections, tumors and resultant bone fracture, birth defects, or bone loss due to trauma or accident. Regeneration of bone is achieved ... -
Fabrication and characterization of microspheres encapsulating astrocytes for neural regeneration
(American Chemical Society, 2017-07)Astrocytes play a critical role in supporting the normal physiological function of neurons. Recent studies have revealed that astrocyte transplantation can promote axonal regeneration and functional recovery after spinal ... -
Fabrication and characterization of polyvinylpyrrolidone and polyacrylonitrile electrospun nanocomposite fibers
(Wichita State University, 2010-12)Electrospun nanocomposite fibers were produced using polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP), polyacrylonitrile (PAN), multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), and Ni0.6Zn0.4Fe2O4 (NiZn ferrites) nanoparticles, and their physical properties, ... -
Fabrication and properties of dense thin films containing functionalized carbon nanofibers
(Elsevier, 2013-05-01)In this study, dense thin films containing carboxylic acid-functionalized carbon nanofibers (O-CNFs) are fabricated by a two-step approach involving solution filtering and mechanical compression through a rolling process. ... -
Fabrication of flame-retardant and superhydrophobic electrospun nanofibers
(Elsevier, 2021-04)The high demand for polystyrene that is used in various commercial and household applications results in pollution of the marine environment and its accumulation in landfills. To tackle these global environmental issues, ... -
Fabrication of hydrophobic PLA filaments for additive manufacturing
(Springer, 2022-04-29)There is an ever-greater need for self-cleaning and water-repelling properties of hydrophobic materials at this time in history, mainly due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. However, the fabrication ... -
Fabrication of hydroxyapatite coated magnesium alloy for orthopedic bio-degradable metallic implant applications
(Wichita State University, 2013-07)Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are potential biodegradable implant materials because of their alluring biological property. Moreover, they have attracted growing interest as a promising alternative for medical implant and ... -
Fabrication of magnesium-based metallic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Repairing and regenerating defects of large bones caused by disease or trauma is a significant clinical challenge. Extensive research has been done on bone tissue regeneration incorporating biodegradable scaffolds mainly ... -
Fabrication of metallic scaffolds for bone tissue engineering
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Fabrication of multifunctional nanocomposites using functionalized carbon nanofibers
(Wichita State University, 2013-08)In this work, several novel techniques to fabricate nano-engineered polymeric composites (or nanocomposites) containing functionalized carbon nanofibers (CNFs) were developed. The methodologies address current manufacturing ... -
Fabrication of niobium coated magnesium alloy for automotive & aerospace applications
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are being considered as potential materials to enhance fuel efficiency in the aircraft and automotive industries because of the light weight. However, the major limitation of Mg is its high ... -
Fabrication of solid state electrodes for use in noninvasive sweat sensor
(Wichita State University, 2022-04-15)Healthcare for a wide variety of illnesses ultimately requires some form of bloodwork, which can often be painful or stressful. Conversely, human sweat contains biomarkers that can indicate a patient’s current glucose ...