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Leapfrogging with improved initialization and its applications: Demonstration of leapfrogging on horizon predictive control of a heat exchanger
(2014-07)
Leapfrogging (LF) is a recently developed optimization technique that initially places players in random spots in the feasible decision variable space [1]. The approach to reach the global optimum is by "Leaping" the player ...
Development and characterization of a novel three-dimensional human tissue-engineered lung model to study immune response to respiratory syncytial virus in vulnerable populations
(2023-05)
Lower respiratory illnesses are one of the leading causes of mortality in the United States. Viral lung infections, such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), often lead to chronic complications in immunocompromised ...
Development of an integrated approach for modeling gas adsorption and coal swelling
(2015-05)
Accurate descriptions of gas adsorption, adsorbent swelling and permeability in coalbed reservoirs are essential for the optimal design of enhanced natural gas recovery and CO2 sequestration processes. In practice, reservoir ...
Microporous membranes for oil-water separation and desalination
(2022-12)
Water supply sustainability is one of the biggest challenges of the century, necessitating efficient and economical technologies for water purification. One of the most critical technologies in our world is filtration ...
Design, assembly and characterization of composite structures of barium titanate and nickel
(2010-05)
Scope and Method of Study: Three dimensional, heterogeneous, geometrically complex ceramic-metal composite structures are fabricated by assembly of aqueous colloidal gels of barium titanate and nickel, followed by densification ...
Shape evolution of 3D periodic structure fabricated by direct-write assembly of concentrated colloidal gels
(2010-12)
Scope and Method of Study: 3D periodic structures were fabricated by direct-write assembly of concentrated colloidal gels with self-supporting features. The rheological behavior of the gel was characterized in linear ...
Bioprinting cell laden structures with chitosan-gelatin for neural tissue applications
(2018-07)
Nearly 1 billion people suffer from neurological disorders, and approximately 400,000 patients require surgical intervention to repair damaged peripheral nerves every year. There is a need, therefore, for three-dimensional ...
Exploiting the optical properties of earth abundant cuprous oxide nanocatalysts for energy and health applications
(2022-07)
In this dissertation, we explore the optical properties of semiconductor materials, for energy and photocatalytic applications. In the past semiconductor materials used in photocatalytic reactions are prominently known ...
Chemo-mechanics of iron phosphate cathode in alkali metal-ion batteries
(2022-12)
Utilization of renewable energy sources requires the use of grid-scale stationary energy storage that requires low-cost, safe, and nontoxic systems. For these applications, “beyond” lithium-ion battery chemistries, such ...