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Dynamics of a parallel-plate electrostatic actuator in viscous dielectric media
(Elsevier, 2019-08-15)Understanding the dynamics of a parallel-plate electrostatic actuator, that is, the complex temporal interactions between the mechanical and electrostatic nonlinearities will help optimize the actuator performance for ... -
Investigating the effects of surface superhydrophobicity on moisture ingression of nanofiber-reinforced bio-composite structures
(Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2019-06-08)Superhydrophobic coatings have been involved in many industrial applications because they exhibit high water repellency. These coatings can usually improve the surface properties of materials by reducing corrosion, adhesion, ... -
Sensitivity analysis of factors influencing the head injury criteria evaluation using computational simulations with a free-motion headform model
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)In aviation and automotive crash scenarios, head injuries are the most severe and fatal type among all the injuries incurred to the occupants. Head injuries typically occur when the head of the occupant comes in to contact ... -
Three-dimensional structured superhydrophobic electrospun nanofiber mats for environmental remediations
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)This research is focused on the production of nanofibers from the electrospinning process with and without a Teflon™ emulsion. Research on superhydrophobic surfaces and its applications in different fields has garnered ... -
Highly efficient catalyst for carbon dioxide reduction via photocatalytic carbon dioxide-based reforming of methane
(Wichita State University, 2019-05)Greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4) are the primary causes of global warming. The concentration of CO2 and CH4 in the environment has been increasing due to an increased human activity over the ... -
Highly sensitive and reliable electrospun polyaniline nanofiber based biosensor as a robust platform for COX-2 enzyme detections
(Korean Fiber Society, 2019-05)Highly sensitive, reliable and practical detection of Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) as an important enzyme in pain biomarkers, inflammation, and cancer cell proliferation is of great importance. This study demonstrates the ... -
Rehabilitation engineering
(CRC Press, 1990)The purpose of this handbook is to bring together information on the special devices and associated systems which have been developed to assist the handicapped in living and vocational pursuits and in clinical use. This ... -
Pelvis kinematics assessment for improving far-side child protection positioned in a booster seat
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-05-24)The objective of this study is to demonstrate the modulation of pelvis kinematics on the improvement of child protection in a far-side impact scenario. Sled tests have been carried out employing Hybrid-III 6-year-old ... -
Characterisation and modelling the strength of EHSS steel grade spot weld for automotive joints and its application for frontal impact load-case
(Taylor & Francis, 2019-01-02)Ever increasing requirements regarding automotive safety have led to major innovations in the field of crash safety. With a greater emphasis placed on weight reduction, the ground vehicle industry has increased the use of ... -
Sustainable and green manufacturing options of fiber reinforce composites
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Because of the major benefits of carbon fiber reinforced composites (CFRC), including strength-to-weight ratio (light weight), superior mechanical properties, prolonged service life, low maintenance, and high corrosion, ... -
Post-growing CNTs on CNT wires to study the physical property changes
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess the huge potential in becoming a viable replacement for materials in a wide variety of mechanical, electrical and thermal applications. CNT wires (yarns) made of individual CNTs are able to ... -
Effects of nitric acid temperature and reflux time on covalent functionalization of helical carbon nanotubes for nanocomposite applications
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)In this study a reflux process was used for chemical functionalization of helical carbon nanotubes (HCNTs). The impact of process temperature (i.e., 60 °C and 100 °C) and reflux time (i.e., 3, 6, and 24 hours), as two key ... -
Centrifugal-force induced separation of recyclable electronic wastes above the melting points using induction heat unit
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)The proper disposal of electronic waste and electrical components is currently a major interest of many researchers because of the fact that these electronics not only generate the landfill waste, but also release heavy ... -
Investigating the viscoelastic properties and curing kinetics of thermoset nanocomposites via dynamic shear rheological analysis
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Mechanical properties of a thermosetting composite can be theoretically determined by using its physical and chemical characteristics, and these properties are also immensely influenced by the viscoelastic structures and ... -
Enhancing the de-icing capabilities of carbon fiber-reinforced composite aircraft via permanent superhydrophobic coatings
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)The accumulation of ice on man-made structures can limit the performance of those structures, and also can cause destructions in major industries, such as aviation, automotive, ship, trains, highways, telecommunication, ... -
Mechanical properties improvement of polymeric nanocomposites reinforced with chemically treated helical carbon nanotubes: Influence of sonication time and molarities of nitric-sulfuric-hydrochloric acids
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Polymer-based composites are widely used for structural applications, predominantly in the aerospace and renewable energy industries. One of the main disadvantages is their failure/delamination due to interlaminar strength ... -
Modeling and analysis of CNT wires subjected to external tensile loads
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been processed to yarns/wires/strands, as well as woven, non-woven and braided textiles via textile technologies, aiming to utilize their remarkable mechanical, electrical and thermal properties ... -
Recent developments in recycling plants of advanced materials: Health and environmental
(Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX), 2018-10)Recycling has been offering numerous benefits, such as resource conversation (less demand for virgin raw materials), environmental (clean air, soil and water sources), economic returns (value of the recyclates) and new job ... -
A method to identify the difference in kinematic behavior of human model lower extremities with respect to muscle activation during crash impact
(Springer Netherlands, 2019-05-17)The main objective of this study is to develop a computational human musculoskeletal model, used to investigate the change in the kinematic behavior of the model’s lower extremities under the influence of activated (active) ... -
Recent progress in MoS 2 for solar energy conversion applications
(Higher Education Press, 2019-05-15)In an era of graphene-based nanomaterials as the most widely studied two-dimensional (2D) materials for enhanced performance of devices and systems in solar energy conversion applications, molybdenum disulfide (MoS 2 ) ...
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