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1. Strain-Control Fatigue Anisotropy of Laser-Powder Bed Fusion 316L Following Hot-Isostatic Pressing

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Open Access
Author:
Wietecha-Reiman, Ian
Title:
Strain-Control Fatigue Anisotropy of Laser-Powder Bed Fusion 316L Following Hot-Isostatic Pressing
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
fatigue
316L stainless steel
hot-isostatic pressing
strain-control
lack of fusion
gas porosity
surface roughness
cyclic stress-strain hysteresis
File:
Download 316L_fatigue_thesis_FINAL-ivw5030.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Todd Palmer, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

2. Investigation of Structure-Property Relationships of Additively Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel

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Open Access
Author:
Caputo, Alexander
Title:
Investigation of Structure-Property Relationships of Additively Manufactured 316L Stainless Steel
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Additive Manufacturing
Metals
Structure Property Relations
File:
Download Caputo_Alexander_Investigation_of_Structure_Property_Relationships_of_Additively_Manufactured_316L_Stainless_Steel.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Allison Michelle Beese, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

3. Development of a Methodology for Cryogenic Seebeck and Nernst Coefficient Measurements

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Open Access
Author:
Munyan, Simon
Title:
Development of a Methodology for Cryogenic Seebeck and Nernst Coefficient Measurements
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
seebeck
nernst
low temperature
cryogenic
coefficients
thermoelectrics
thin film
method of four coefficients
transport
File:
Download munyan_simon_Development_of_a_Methodology_for_Cryogenic_Seebeck_and_Nernst_Coefficient_Measurements.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Roman Engel-Herbert, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

4. Beyond the average: A statistical investigation of fluctuations in glass-forming systems

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Open Access
Author:
Kirchner, Katelyn
Title:
Beyond the average: A statistical investigation of fluctuations in glass-forming systems
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
glass
topological constraint theory
computaitonal
statistical mechanics
fluctuations
File:
Download Thesis_Katelyn_Kirchner.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
John C Mauro, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

5. A Large-Scale Electrochemical Study of Lithium Cobalt Oxide Cathodes based on Hubbard-Corrected Density-Functional Theory and Statistical Mechanics

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Open Access
Author:
Zhao, Xinye
Title:
A Large-Scale Electrochemical Study of Lithium Cobalt Oxide Cathodes based on Hubbard-Corrected Density-Functional Theory and Statistical Mechanics
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
density-functional theory
computational materials science and engineering
lithium-ion batteries
electrochemistry
cluster expansions
Monte-Carlo simulations
File:
Download Zhao_Xinye_Thesis__Final_.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Ismaila Dabo, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

6. The Influence of Cr Addition on the Microstructural and Corrosion Properties of Cr-Fe-Mn Alloys

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Open Access
Author:
Blanchard, Cameron Francis
Title:
The Influence of Cr Addition on the Microstructural and Corrosion Properties of Cr-Fe-Mn Alloys
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
X-ray Diffraction
Vickers Hardness
Optical Microscopy
Materials Science
Corrosion
Electrochemical Polarization
File:
Download Cameron_Blanchard_Schreyer_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Hojong Kim, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

7. Alternative methods for encapsulation of hydrophobic organic compounds in calcium phosphosilicate nanoparticles for use in targeted drug delivery and biological imaging

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Open Access
Author:
Gigliotti, Nicholas
Title:
Alternative methods for encapsulation of hydrophobic organic compounds in calcium phosphosilicate nanoparticles for use in targeted drug delivery and biological imaging
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
nanoparticles
nanomedicine
drug delivery
encapsulation
File:
Download Gigliotti_Nicholas_Alternative_methods_for_encapsulating_hydrophobic_organic_molecules_in_calcium_phosphosilicate_nanoparticles_for_use_in_targeted_drug_delivery_and_biological_imaging.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
James Hansell Adair, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

8. SrMoO3 Thin Films: Ceramic Processing of Sputter Targets for Future Use in Industry

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Open Access
Author:
Waldman, Jacob
Title:
SrMoO3 Thin Films: Ceramic Processing of Sputter Targets for Future Use in Industry
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Materials
Electronics
Thin Films
Ceramics
Sputter Deposition
SrMoO3
SrMoO4
Processing
Industrialization
Sintering
Transparent Conductor
File:
Download WaldmanThesis_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Roman Engel-Herbert, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

9. Using Unsupervised Machine Learning to Examine Microstructure of 17-4 Stainless Steel

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Open Access
Author:
Bina, Thomas F
Title:
Using Unsupervised Machine Learning to Examine Microstructure of 17-4 Stainless Steel
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
machine learning
material characterization
microstructure
File:
Download Bina_Thomas_ThesisSP2020.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor
Joan Marie Redwing, Faculty Reader

13. DEVELOPMENT OF KEVLAR ARAMID NANOFIBROUS MEMBRANES FOR NANOFILTRATION SEPARATION PROCESSES

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Open Access
Author:
Mamrol, Natalie D
Title:
DEVELOPMENT OF KEVLAR ARAMID NANOFIBROUS MEMBRANES FOR NANOFILTRATION SEPARATION PROCESSES
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
aramid nanofibers
membrane
nanofiltration
organic solvent nanofiltration
desalination
Kevlar aramid nanofiber
kevlar
separation processes
File:
Download Mamrol.Natalie._Thesis_Final_Draft_V6.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Michael Anthony Hickner, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

15. Fracture Behavior of Stress Relieved Laser-Powder Bed Fusion of Inconel 625

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Open Access
Author:
Vailhe, Madeline
Title:
Fracture Behavior of Stress Relieved Laser-Powder Bed Fusion of Inconel 625
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Additive Manufacturing
Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Inconel 625
Delta Phase
Heat Treatment
Metal
Materials
Materials Science and Engineering
File:
Download MV_Thesis_Final_Draft.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Allison Michelle Beese, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

16. Synthesis of KNN Thin Films Through Pulsed Laser Deposition for Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers

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Open Access
Author:
Sterling, Kaleb
Title:
Synthesis of KNN Thin Films Through Pulsed Laser Deposition for Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
KNN
PLD
pMUT
MEMs
Piezoelectric
Thin Film
File:
Download Synthesis_of_KNN_Thin_Films_Through_Pulsed_Laser_Deposition_for_Piezoelectric_Micromachined_Ultrasonic_Transducers.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Susan E Trolier-Mckinstry, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

17. Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Additively Manufactured Inconel 625 in the As-Deposited Condition

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Open Access
Author:
Novak, Theresa
Title:
Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Additively Manufactured Inconel 625 in the As-Deposited Condition
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Additive Manufacturing
Laser-Powder Bed Fusion
Inconel 625
Mechanical Properties
Optical Microscopy
Scanning Electron Microscopy
Materials
File:
Download IN625_Thesis_Submitted_Final_-_Theresa_Novak.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Allison Michelle Beese, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

18. Antimicrobial Properties of Infrared to Ultraviolet Upconverting Lanthanide Doped Zirconia Material Systems

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Open Access
Author:
Lauer, Pete
Title:
Antimicrobial Properties of Infrared to Ultraviolet Upconverting Lanthanide Doped Zirconia Material Systems
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Lanthanide
Ceramics
Antimicrobial
Upconversion
File:
Download 20220404_Pete_Lauer_Honors_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Douglas Edward Wolfe, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

20. Investigation and Manipulation of Structural Color Produced from Microscale Concave Interfaces in Fluid and Solid Systems

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Open Access
Author:
Gregg, Amanda
Title:
Investigation and Manipulation of Structural Color Produced from Microscale Concave Interfaces in Fluid and Solid Systems
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
structural color
color
materials science
materials engineering
emulsions
surfactants
lasing
modeling
polymers
optics
File:
Download schreyer_thesis_amanda_gregg.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Lauren Dell Zarzar, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

22. The Recyclability of Lithium Lanthanum Zirconium Oxide Solid-State Composite Electrolyte via Cold Sintering

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Open Access
Author:
Romero, Anthony
Title:
The Recyclability of Lithium Lanthanum Zirconium Oxide Solid-State Composite Electrolyte via Cold Sintering
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Ceramic Processing
Cold Sintering
Batteries
Recyclable
Solid-state electrolyte
Composite
File:
Download Anthony_Romero_Schreyer_Honors_Thesis_LLZOColdSinteringRecycling.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Enrique Daniel Gomez, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

23. Novel Processing Strategies for Laser Powder Bed Fusion to Reduce Defects in High Temperature TZM Alloy

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Open Access
Author:
Hanagan, James
Title:
Novel Processing Strategies for Laser Powder Bed Fusion to Reduce Defects in High Temperature TZM Alloy
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Laser powder bed fusion
TZM
Molybdenum
Additive Manufacturing
Microstructure
Refractory metals
File:
Download James_Hanagan_Thesis_Final_Draft.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Edward William Reutzel, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

24. Conductive and Dielectric Properties of Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Networks for Lithium Battery Electrolyte Applications

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Open Access
Author:
Brown, Margaret
Title:
Conductive and Dielectric Properties of Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Networks for Lithium Battery Electrolyte Applications
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Single Ion Conductor
Solid Polymer Electrolyte
Lithium Ion Conduction
File:
Download Margaret_Brown_Honors_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert John Hickey, III, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

25. Reversible Actuation and Property Recovery of Amphiphilic Triblock Copolymer Fibers Produced by Wet-Spinning

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Open Access
Author:
Matuszewski, Kelly
Title:
Reversible Actuation and Property Recovery of Amphiphilic Triblock Copolymer Fibers Produced by Wet-Spinning
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
block copolymer
materials science
actuator
soft robotics
hydrogel
File:
Download MatuszewskiKelly_HonorsThesis_FINALDRAFT.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert John Hickey, III, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

27. Chemically Synthesized Gamma-Maghemite Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Positive MRI Contrast Agents

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Open Access
Author:
Alalwan, Reem
Title:
Chemically Synthesized Gamma-Maghemite Iron Oxide Nanoparticles as Positive MRI Contrast Agents
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Contrast Agent
MRI
Gamma-maghemite
Iron Oxide Nanoparticles
T1 Contrast
Targeted Nanoparticles
Superparamagnetic
File:
Download RAA_Thesis_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
James Hansell Adair, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

28. Cold Sintering of Zinc Oxide Polyimide Composites with Internally Tunable Electrical Properties via Polymer Crosslinking

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Open Access
Author:
Vetser, Adam
Title:
Cold Sintering of Zinc Oxide Polyimide Composites with Internally Tunable Electrical Properties via Polymer Crosslinking
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
cold sintering
sintering
ceramics
polymers
composites
ceramic-polymer composites
varistors
impedance spectroscopy
polyimide
ZnO
zinc oxide
composite cold sintering
crosslinking
internal polymer crosslinking
RTM370
File:
Download Adam_Vetser_Undergraduate_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Clive A Randall, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

30. First-Principles Study of Photocatalytic Semiconductors using Hubbard Corrected Density-Functional Theory for Hydrogen Production

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Author:
Zhao, Wayne
Title:
First-Principles Study of Photocatalytic Semiconductors using Hubbard Corrected Density-Functional Theory for Hydrogen Production
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
Photocatalysis
Electrochemistry
Materials Science
Density-functional theory
Water-splitting
Renewable energy
Hydrogen
File:
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Thesis Supervisors:
Ismaila Dabo, Thesis Supervisor
Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor