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Investigating corrosion behaviors of anodized metallic implants by electrochemical analysis
(Wichita State University, 2016-05)Biomaterials are used in implantations inside the human body and have been a reliable method for a long time but not without detrimental effects. Although biomaterial manufacturing companies claim a longer service life ... -
Investigating Effectiveness of Activated Carbons of Natural Sources on Various Supercapacitors
(SPIE, 2016-04-01)Activated carbon can be produced from natural sources, such as pistachio and acorn shells, which can be an inexpensive and sustainable sources of natural wastes for the energy storage devices, such as supercapacitors. The ... -
Investigating effects of graphene nanoinclusions for improved desalination rates of salt water under solar heat
(ASME, 2018)The development of sustainable, cost-effective, reliable, efficient and stable materials and methods for continuous fresh water production is crucial for many regions of the world. Among the many other options, graphene ... -
Investigating fairness of ocular biometrics among young, middle-aged, and older adults
(IEEE, 2021-10-11)A number of studies suggest bias of the face biometrics, i.e., face recognition and soft-biometric estimation methods, across gender, race, and age-groups. There is a recent urge to investigate the bias of different biometric ... -
Investigating interactive features of online instruction: Meta-analysis with qualitative probing
(Wichita State University, 2016-04-29)Online classes are a mode of education that is rapidly gaining popularity due to its flexibility in terms of both time and place for studying. According to Allen and Seaman (2013), 32% of the students take one or more of ... -
Investigating MTX-Loaded magnetic nanocomposite particles for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
(Elsevier B.V., 2020-04-01)Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that initially leads to inflammation in the lining of a joint and other parts of the body, then progresses and causes deformity. It occurs when the immune system ... -
Investigating solid-state supercapacitors constructed with PVA/CNT nanocomposite electrolytes
(Wichita State University, 2014-05)The search for alternative energy generation methods requires development for new energy storage methods as well. The ability to use nanotechnology to achieve high surface area, which is correlated to increased energy ... -
Investigating superhydrophobic behaviors of pan nano-fibers on the properties of gas diffusion layers of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell
(Wichita State University, 2015-12)Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are considered to be the promising alternatives of natural resources for generating electricity. This research is based on gas diffusion layers (GDL) fabricated in the laboratory ... -
Investigating the drug loaded magnetic nanocomposite spheres for collagen induced arthritis murine model
(Wichita State University, 2014-07)Rheumatoid arthritis is an incurable autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints that progresses and destroys its architecture. If left untreated this disease can spread to organs in the body and loss of ... -
Investigating the effect of photoinitiator concentration and curing time on soybean - Polyethylene glycol resins
(Society of Plastics Engineers, 2020)Bioprinting, a subset of additive manufacturing, utilizes bioinks, which is a combination of biomaterials and live cells, to produce functional tissue. Soybean oil is a plant polymer with promising biomaterial properties ... -
Investigating the effect of temperature and frequency on dielectric properties of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) for its application in a skin temperature sensor
(Society of Plastics Engineers, 2019-03)Monitoring physiological parameters of crew on spaceflight missions is of upmost importance for long term microgravity expeditions. Body temperature is one particularly important parameter, as changes in thermoregulation ... -
Investigating the effects of carbon felt and other carbonaceous materials on desalination rates of salt water under sunlight simulation
(Wichita State University, 2017-12)Fresh water and energy are fundamental needs for the enhancement of modern life and civilization. Fresh water and energy are becoming scare due to high living standards, rapid population growth, and development in the ... -
Investigating the effects of carbon-based counter electrode layers on the efficiency of hole-transporter-free perovskite solar cells
(Springer Nature, 2020-04)Perovskite solar cells with organometal halides of inorganic–organic hybrid materials have been under investigation in the area of energy-conversion research and development. Among the various perovskite solar cells, the ... -
Investigating the effects of carbon-based nanofluids on the interfacial evaporation of salt water under infrared light
(Elsevier, 2022-08-05)Among the numerous alternatives to solving global water scarcity, carbon-based nanoparticles seem to be the likely preference for obtaining fresh water, due to their thermal conductivity, affordability, and effectiveness. ... -
Investigating the effects of metallic submicron and nanofilms on fiber-reinforced composites for lightning strike protection and EMI shielding
(Springer Nature, 2020-01-27)Lightning strike protection (LSP) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding topics have been extensively investigated, since composite material was first introduced to an aircraft a few decades ago. Generally, ... -
Investigating the effects of process parameters on microalgae growth, lipid extraction, and stable nanoemulsion productions
(Elsevier B.V., 2019-10-01)Microalgae, Spirulina platensis, of the class Cyanobacteria, was produced in a 10-gallon tank using starter mix under simulated sunlight. Dried microalgae were frozen at –40 C for three days to stress the microalgae to ... -
Investigating the effects of salt spray corrosion on mechanical properties of steel sheets of HVAC heat pumps coated with zinc and polymeric substances
(Association for Industry, Engineering and Management Systems (AIEMS), 2022-12)Steel sheets are extensively used in various industrial applications because of their high mechanical properties, costs, and availability. However, in some applications such as gas, oil, and solar water heaters and heating, ... -
Investigating the effects of silanized graphene based nanocomposite coatings on fiber reinforced composites exposed to UV light and salt fog environments
(Wichita State University, 2014-05)This report presents the development of a nanocomposite coating using nano graphene platelets associated with an epoxy primer to improve the coating resistance against corrosion and weathering. It was hypothesized that ... -
Investigating the effects of sodium chloride particles on thermoelectric properties of bismuth telluride
(ASME, 2017)Cylindrical pellets of near stoichiometric bismuth telluride (Bi2Te3) powder with NaCl particles were made using a cold pressing and pressureless sintering technique. The sodium chloride was leached out from the samples ... -
Investigating the effects of surface superhydrophobicity on moisture ingression of fiber-reinforced laminate composites
(Wichita State University, 2016-05)The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Superhydrophobic coating surfaces on fiber-reinforced laminate composites. Unlike other structural materials, polymeric materials can absorb more ...