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Adsorption thermal diode using nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulation
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)The development of thermal diodes (heat transfer preferentially in one direction) is of great interest for advanced thermal and energy applications. However, their performance is limited due to the poor thermal rectification ... -
Adsorption-based thermal rectifier
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2015)Controlling thermal energy transport (thermal diode) for the desired direction is crucial to improve the efficiency of thermal energy transport, conversion, and storage systems as electrical diodes significantly impact on ... -
Adsorption-controlled thermal diode: nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulation
(American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2016)A thermal diode is a system controlling the heat transfer preferentially in. one direction. This serves as a basic building block to design advanced thermal management systems in energy saving applications and to provide ... -
Adsorption-controlled thermal switch using nonequilibrium molecular dynamics simulation
(ASME, 2016)A thermal switch is a system to control the heat transfer "on/off" for the desired functionalities, and this serves as a basic building block to design advanced thermal management systems in various applications including ... -
Advanced nanomaterials and nanotechnologies for solar energy
(Hindawi Limited, 2019)As the world faces serious energy challenges, the development and implementation of renewable energy technologies become increasingly important. Solar energy resource dwarfs all other renewable and fossil-based energy ... -
Advanced recycled materials for economic production of fire resistant fabrics
(ASME, 2018)Fire protective clothing is crucial in many applications, in military/government (Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Law Enforcement) and industry (working with furnaces, casting, machining and welding). ... -
Advancements in pedestrian impact protection and development of pedestrian impactor models
(Wichita State University, 2021-05)Increasing death figures for pedestrian accidents on the roadside has made it one of the most important problems to overcome worldwide. Increasing demand for pedestrian protection is taking a significant role for the ... -
Advances in high rotational speed – friction stir welding for naval applications
(Wichita State University, 2009-05)Changing operational requirements within the Navy defines the need for lighter, faster ships with increased range and payload. To achieve these requirements the Navy is investing in new hull forms and aluminum alloys for ... -
Albumin-based micro-composite drug carriers with dual chemo-agents for targeted breast cancer treatment
(SAGE Publications, 2015-07)Albumin-based drug-carrying micro-composite spheres were fabricated and studied to evaluate their potentials for breast cancer treatment. Magnetic nanoparticles and albumin were incorporated within poly(D l-lactide-co-glycolide) ... -
Albumin-based nanocomposite spheres for advanced drug delivery systems
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014-01)A novel drug delivery system incorporating human serum albumin, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid, magnetite nanoparticles, and therapeutic agent(s) was developed for potential application in the treatment of diseases such as ... -
Algebraic insight on the concomitant motion of 3RPS and 3PRS PKMs
(Springer, 2020-04-21)This study presents an algebraic method to detect, count, and identify concomitant motions of parallel robots at the velocity level. The pose and orientation of moving platform of parallel manipulators (PMs) with f-DOF ... -
All-soluble all-iron aqueous redox-flow battery
(American Chemical Society, 2016-07)The rapid growth of intermittent renewable energy (e.g., wind and solar) demands low-cost and large-scale energy storage systems for smooth and reliable power output, where redox-flow batteries (RFBs) could find their ... -
An experimental and finite element analysis investigating prevention of inertial release in seat belt buckles using rate sensitive foam
(Wichita State University, 2014-12)Inertial release of the RCF-67 side release buckle is investigated in this thesis through review of the literature, finite element modeling, and experimental testing. A finite element (FE) model is developed using the ... -
Analysis of 3+2 point seat belt configuration and occupant responses in rollover crash of a pick-up truck
(2005-12)This thesis studies the effectiveness of 3+2 Point Seat Belt system in making the car environment safer. The new and enhanced 3+2 Point Belt has conventional 3 Point Belt and an additional shoulder Belt conveyed from other ... -
Analysis of a series of urban-scale chlorine dispersion experiments and implications on indoor health consequences
(Elsevier Ltd, 2019-09-01)In the United States, industrial compounds are routinely transported by rail in pressurized vessels, often near urban areas. A rupture of a vessel, for example due to a derailment, can result in the rapid release of a ... -
Analysis of bulging, bursting, and reliability-based design and optimization for pipelines
(Wichita State University, 2018-05)Pipelines are subjected to bursting failure under many operating conditions. Predicting the burst capacities of corroded pipelines is significantly relevant to the pipeline industry. The tube bulge test is an advanced ... -
Analysis of delamination in drilling of circular plate composite materials with a multi-facet drill bit
(Wichita State University, 2007-05)Delamination is recognized as one of the most critical defects that can result from the machining of composites. Delamination has been a major form of failure in drilled composite materials due to the composite’s lack of ... -
Analysis of fiber waviness in laminated composites subjected to compressive loads
(Wichita State University, 2012-05)The competence of composite materials to supersede the use of metals and traditional materials has made it a preferred application in the field of structural engineering, aviation, automobiles, etc. An insightful research ... -
Analysis of fluid therapy during arthritis
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Analysis of friction stir welding tool offset on the bonding and properties of al–mg–si alloy t-joints
(MDPI, 2021-06-28)Research on T-configuration aluminum constructions effectively decreases fuel consumption, increases strength, and develops aerial structures. In this research, the effects of friction stir welding (FSW) tool offset (TO) ...