Amorphous oxide semiconductor (AOS) thin film transistors (TFTs) based on In2O3 have attracted much interest for use as pixel switching elements in next generation active-matrix …
This two-part dissertation-thesis represents a compilation of interdisciplinary studies conducted between materials science and archaeology/cultural heritage as part of the Open Graduate Education Program at …
Calculations of thermodynamic and mechanical properties of defected or non-crystalline bulk structure simulations benefit from the level of accuracy permitted by density functional theory (DFT) …
Silicon is considered one of the promising anode materials owing to its exceptionally high specific capacity (4200 mAh/g) and relatively low discharge voltage (0.4 V). …
This thesis studies the development of piezoelectric thick films ( 5- 100 um) through a hybrid screen print - chemical solution method. The ceramic paste …
The 6000 series (Al-Mg-Si) aluminum alloys are relevant to the automotive industry due to their low density, good formability and cost-effectiveness relative to their 7000 …
Energy storage is a crucial aspect of integrating renewable energy sources in power grids, portable electronic devices and vehicle applications, making the development of efficient …
The increasing demand for materials that can perform at high temperatures beyond the capabilities of Ni-base superalloys has generated interest in refractory metal-based systems (Mo-based …
Calcia-magnesia-alumino-silicate (CMAS) deposits cause spallation and degradation of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), which are used to insulate and protect metallic components in gas turbine engines. …
Abstract of Densification of Thermal-Barrier Coatings and the Crystallization of Silicate-Salt Mixtures By Ruibang Yi, Sc.M., Brown University, May (2023) Systematic studies have been performed …
This thesis documents a study of the high strain rate deformation behavior of Ni-containing steels of interest to the U.S. Navy for ship structures. A …
The purpose of these experiments is to study the thermal effect of silicon electrode lithium ion battery during high temperature aging. The main reasons for …
Silicon (Si) is widely viewed as a potential negative electrode material for the next generation of high energy density, rechargeable Li ion batteries. Although Si …
Abstract of “Experimental Investigations on Mechanical and Structural Phenomena in Next-Generation Lithium-ion Battery Materials” by Jung Hwi (Juny) Cho, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2022. Throughout …
Exploiting the exceptional mechanical properties of nanostructured carbon for improving wear and erosion resistance of various surfaces is the main objective of the research presented …
Thin film growth is a long-standing research topic in material science research. A better understand the relations of film’s stress with its experiment temperature, deposition …
In polycrystalline materials where transgranular cleavage is the preferred fracture mode, the crystallographic misorientation of fracture planes across grain boundaries can provide resistance to crack …
For non-stoichiometric oxide thin films (e.g. ceria and titania) in constrained geometries the variation in oxygen partial pressures lead to stresses, thus termed compositional stresses. …
