Browsing by Author "Materer, Nicholas F."
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Ag-Nylon Nanocomposites by Dynamic Emulsion Polycondensation
Zhang, Linqi (Oklahoma State University, 2014-12-01)Thermoplastics (plastics) have revolutionized human life due to their low cost and ease of fabrication. A common and effective approach to mechanical enforcement of thermoplastics is inclusion of micro- or nanofillers of ... -
Application of Raman and infrared microscopy coupled with chemometrics for the forensic examination of automotive clear coats and paint smears
Affadu-Danful, George Paa Kwesi (2022-07)Modern automotive paints typically use thinner undercoat and color coat layers protected by a thicker clear coat layer. All too often, a clear coat is the only layer of automotive paint left at the crime scene. Current ... -
Applications of the atom-optical kicked rotor
Shrestha, Rajendra Kumar (2013-05)This thesis reports on the experimental investigation of several applications of the atom-optical quantum kicked rotor (AOQKR) using a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC) of 87Rb atoms. The AOQKR was achieved by exposing a BEC ... -
Chlorine Dioxide Sensor
Materer, Nicholas F.; Apblett, Allen W.; Scott, Dane; Board of Regents/Oklahoma State University and the A & M Colleges (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2011-12-13)A chemical sensor is disclosed. The sensor has a test chamber for receiving chemicals in a gaseous state, the test chamber having two substantially transparent windows at first and second ends of the test chamber. The ... -
Cyclotrimerization of Nitriles with a-heteroatoms Catalyzed by Using Tungsten and Molybdenum Bronzes
Asmamaw, Tsedenia Tsegaye (Oklahoma State University, 2011-07-01)Altretamine (hexamethylmelamine) is a chemotherapeutic agent used to treat advanced ovarian cancer. A simple one-pot synthesis procedure has been developed for the synthesis of altretamine under mild reaction condition. ... -
Elucidation and quantification of the decomposition products of sodium dithionite and the detection of peroxide vapors with thin films
James, Travis Houston (2014-07)Sodium dithionite (Na2S2O4) is an oxidizable sulfur oxyanion often employed as a reducing agent in environmental and synthetic chemistry. When exposed to the atmosphere, dithionite degrades through a series of decomposition ... -
Genetic algorithms for feature selection and classification of complex chromatographic and spectroscopic data
Mirjankar, Nikhil Suresh (2012-12)A basic methodology for analyzing large multivariate chemical data sets based on feature selection is proposed. Each chromatogram or spectrum is represented as a point in a high dimensional measurement space. A genetic ... -
Investigating optical atom traps for Bose-Einstein condensate
Ahmadi, Peyman (2006-07)Scope and Method of Study: The purpose of this research was to make a Bose Einstein condensate (BEC) of Rb87 atoms using an all optical method. Specific attention was given to replacing the traditional magnetic traps with ... -
Nanometric Ink for Detection of Explosives
Apblett, Allen W.; Materer, Nicholas F.; Board of Regents/Oklahoma State University and the A & M Colleges (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2014-02-11)A method of manufacturing an explosive testing agent is disclosed. The method includes synthesizing hydrogen bronze nanoparticles and placing the nanoparticles on a test platform. -
Novel methods of quantifying curing influence and freeze thaw cycles in the field
Chen, Lichun (2022-05)This work developed a flexible resistivity sensor that provides a novel perspective to develop a deep understanding of two important problems for concrete, i.e. curing influence on concrete hydration and freeze-thaw cycles ... -
Passive Wireless Corrosion Sensor
Materer, Nicholas F.; Apblett, Allen W.; Board of Regents/Oklahoma State University and the A & M Colleges (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 2010-03-09)A passive wireless corrosion sensor is disclosed. A circuit is configured to provide a signal response when energized. An antenna is configured to wirelessly receive energy for energizing the circuit and to receive the ... -
Predicting fly ash performance in concrete from particle characteristics
Kang, Shinhyu (2020-05)While fly ash is widely used as supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in concrete, the demands of fly ash have been increased in producing high-performance concrete. Fly ash can contribute to the strength gain and ... -
Preparation and Nitrobenzene Reaction Kinetics of Microcrystalline Tungsten Bronze Thin Films with or Without Transition Metal (Ag, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni and Cu) Coatings
Khan, Kashif Rashid (Oklahoma State University, 2006-05-01)Microcrystalline tungsten bronze (HxWO3) thin films are prepared using wet chemical techniques from tungsten oxide thin films. The oxide films are obtained by thermal oxidation of a sputter deposited tungsten metal film ... -
Student-centered Teaching In The Chemistry Classroom
Hammett, Kerry (Oklahoma State University, 2008-05-01)Science education in the United States has become of dire importance amidst the faltering economy and need for national security, yet calls for reform over the last three decades have done little to improve the situation. ... -
Synthesis of lanthanide molybdates via reaction of molybdenum(VI) oxide with aqueous acetate salts
Alrashidi, Khalid (2018-12)Reaction of aqueous solutions of either lanthanum or cerium acetate with molybdenum(VI) oxide (MoO3) produces a mixed lanthanide molybdate acetate, Ln(O2CCH3(MoO4) XH2O (Ln= La, Ce) that is an excellent single source ... -
Thermal analysis of polymers adsorbed on silica and the functionalized mesoporous silica and its application to the adsorption of volatile organic compounds
Alizadeh-Bazazi, Shadi (2015-07)The thermal behavior of adsorbed poly(vinyl acetate) (PVAc) on silica was determined using temperature-modulated differential scanning calorimetry (TMDSC). PVAc samples with different molecular masses (260, 170 and 100 ... -
Vibrational Spectroscopy and Chemometrics Applied to the Forensic Analysis of Automotive Paints and Edible Oils
Kwofie, Francis (2019-07)Profiling of complex materials (e.g., automotive paint and cooking oil) with infrared and Raman spectroscopy is an active area of research with a large and growing literature. The object of profile analysis is to correlate ... -
Water can increase zeolite catalyst reactivity
Chen, Kuizhi (2017-05)Historically, water is considered to reduce activity in zeolite-based hydrocarbon catalysis. Currently, there exists widespread interest in understanding synergistic impacts of water in catalytic transformation of ...