This article was originally published online on 10 May 2012 with an incorrect affiliation for co-author D. L. Fan and an incorrect footnote designation for co-a
This article was originally published online on 10 May 2012 with an incorrect affiliation for co-author D. L. Fan and an incorrect footnote designation for co-a
Biodegradable polymers with high mechanical strength, flexibility and optical transparency, optimal degradation properties and biocompatibility are critical to the success of tissue engineered devices and drug deliver...
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Biodegradable polymers with high mechanical strength, flexibility and optical transparency, optimal degradation properties and biocompatibility are critical to the success of tissue engineered devices and drug delivery systems. In this work, microfluidic devices have been fabricated from elastomeric scaffolds with tunable degradation properties for applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. Most biodegradable polymers suffer from short half life resulting from rapid and poorly controlled degradation upon implantation, exceedingly high stiffness, and limited compatibility with chemical functionalization. Here we report the first microfluidic devices constructed from a recently developed class of biodegradable elastomeric poly(ester amide)s, poly(1,3-diamino-2-hydroxypropane-co-polyol sebacate)s (APS), showing a much longer and highly tunable in vivo degradation half-life comparing to many other commonly used biodegradable polymers. The device is molded in a similar approach to that reported previously for conventional biodegradable polymers, and the bonded microfluidic channels are shown to be capable of supporting physiologic levels of flow and pressure. The device has been tested for degradation rate and gas permeation properties in order to predict performance in the implantation environment. This device is high resolution and fully biodegradable; the fabrication process is fast, inexpensive, reproducible, and scalable, making it the approach ideal for both rapid prototyping and manufacturing of tissue engineering scaffolds and vasculature and tissue and organ replacements.
Currently, the performances of thin film solar cells are limited by poor light absorption and carrier collection. In this research, large, broadband, and polarization-insensitive light absorption enhancement was reali...
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Currently, the performances of thin film solar cells are limited by poor light absorption and carrier collection. In this research, large, broadband, and polarization-insensitive light absorption enhancement was realized via incorporation of different periodic nanopetterns. By studying the enhancement effect brought by different materials, dimensions, coverage, and dielectric environments of the metal nanopatterns, we analyzed the absorption enhancement mechanisms as well as optimization criteria for our designs. A test for totaling the absorption over the solar spectrum shows an up to ∼30% broadband absorption enhancement when comparing to conventional thin film cells.
We have developed novel opto-thermo-mechanical actuators by effectively distributing a significant amount of single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT, up to 0.7%w/w) into liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) matrices. These SWCNT...
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We have developed novel opto-thermo-mechanical actuators by effectively distributing a significant amount of single-wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT, up to 0.7%w/w) into liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) matrices. These SWCNT/LCE actuators exhibit a great potential to be utilized in MEMS applications, as they respond to a wide spectrum of visible/near-infrared light, and possess a large reversible compressive strain (up to 35%) when stimulated. Autonomous and passive light tracking is demonstrated here as one of the applications. With a simple design, the actuators are able to adaptively tilt a solar cell towards the light source by a degree of ~15° (with an incident light intensity of 1.6 kW/m 2 ). As a result, the photocurrent output of the solar cell is significantly enhanced (up to 247.10%) without any other control system or external energy source.
The effects of various synthesis conditions on the structure and composition of ferrisilicate analogs of zeolite ZSM-5 were considered. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to determine the particles size distr...
The effects of various synthesis conditions on the structure and composition of ferrisilicate analogs of zeolite ZSM-5 were considered. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to determine the particles size distributions and morphologies. Particle sizes vary from tenths of a micron to several microns, depending on degree of agitation during crystal growth, while morphology is additionally dependent on the concentration of iron in the gel during crystallization. X-ray emissive spectroscopy (XES) performed in the transmission electron microscope (TEM) was used to determine their composition variation. The distribution of iron amongst the crystals is more homogeneous if the gel is stirred and it does not depend on particle size.
It is well known that variations in the microstructure of lead free solders greatly affect their thermomechanical properties. Sn grain size, orientation and number, as well as secondary Ag 3 Sn and Cu 6 Sn 5 precipit...
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It is well known that variations in the microstructure of lead free solders greatly affect their thermomechanical properties. Sn grain size, orientation and number, as well as secondary Ag 3 Sn and Cu 6 Sn 5 precipitate sizes and numbers, are all seen to influence the mechanical response of solder joints during isothermal and thermal cycling. The solidification temperature of a SnAgCu solder joint dramatically affects its microstructure. Generally, smaller solder balls (e.g. CSP) undercool more, and thus their microstructure and properties are very different than larger solder balls (e.g. BGA). We report results of a study of the effects of solder joint volume, and pad sizes, on the microstructure and thermomechanical properties of solder joints. Solder joint shapes and dimensions spanned the ranges typical of BGA and CSP assemblies. Temperatures of solidification during cool-down were quantified by differential scanning calorimetry. Sn grain structures were characterized by crossed polarizer microscopy and scanning electron microscopy with electron backscattered diffraction. Precipitate sizes and distributions were measured using backscattered scanning electron microscopy. Corresponding properties, including hardness, strength and fatigue resistance were measured before and after aging for various lengths of times at temperatures up to 125°C. Smaller solder joints on smaller pads were shown to be harder and stronger than larger ones, but to age faster and eventually end up softer and weaker.
We demonstrate the resonance wavelength and quality factor dependence of 50nm defect-hole placement within photonic crystal L3 microcavities. Proper placement of defect-holes leads to a 12% increase in photonic crysta...
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We report systematic ab initio calculations of the electronic band structure, phonon dispersion relation, and the structural characterization of FeF2 in the rutile (P42/mnm) structure as well as in several high-pressu...
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We report systematic ab initio calculations of the electronic band structure, phonon dispersion relation, and the structural characterization of FeF2 in the rutile (P42/mnm) structure as well as in several high-pressure phases by means of the generalized gradient approximation (GGA)+U approximation. Using the phonon dispersion relations, we calculated the Gibbs free energy and evaluated the phase transitions at 300 K, at which most experimental measurements are performed. Calculated Raman and infrared vibrational modes, lattice parameters, and electronic structure for all considered crystalline structures are compared with available experimental data. Our calculations show that at 5.33 GPa, the FeF2 undergoes a second-order proper ferroelastic phase transition, rutile → CaCl2-type structure. This result is supported by the softening of the elastic shear module Cs in the rutile phase, the softening (hardening) of the B1g (Ag) Raman active mode in the rutile (CaCl2-type) structure near the transition pressure, and the decrease of the square of the spontaneous strain ess from the CaCl2-type structure. This demonstrates that the rutile → CaCl2-type phase transition is driven by the coupling between the Raman active B1g mode and shear modulus Cs. At 8.22 GPa, the CaCl2-type structure undergoes a first-order phase transition to the Pbca phase, a distorted fcc Pa3¯ phase with a volume reduction of ΔV≈7%, as reported in experiments. Upon further increase of the pressure, the Pbca phase transforms to a Fmmm phase othorhombic center-type structure at ∼20.38 GPa, with ΔV≈2.5%. Finally, at 25.05 GPa, there is a phase transition to the orthorhombic cotunnite structure (Pnma space group), with ΔV≈5.8%, which is stable up to 45 GPa, the largest considered pressure. The coordination number for the Fe ion in each phase is 6, 6, 6, 8, and 9 for rutile, CaCl2-type, Pbca, Fmmm, and cotunnite structures, respectively. The evolution of the band gap, phonon frequencies, and magnetic momen
A process, continuous wrapping tantalum barrier, has been developed and investigated in order to reduce the manufacturing cost. By avoiding inserting expensive tantalum tube, a long sheet barrier was directly used to ...
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Using chemical vapor deposition technique, a novel 3D carbon nano-architecture called a pillared graphene nanostructure (PGN) is in situ synthesized. The fabricated novel carbon nanostructure consists of CNT pillars o...
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Using chemical vapor deposition technique, a novel 3D carbon nano-architecture called a pillared graphene nanostructure (PGN) is in situ synthesized. The fabricated novel carbon nanostructure consists of CNT pillars of variable length grown vertically from large-area graphene planes. The formation of CNTs and graphene occurs simultaneously in one CVD growth treatment. The detailed characterization of synthesized pillared graphene shows the cohesive structure and seamless contact between graphene and CNTs in the hybrid structure. The synthesized graphene-CNT hybrid has a tunable architecture and attractive material properties, as it is solely built from sp2 hybridized carbon atoms in form of graphene and CNT. Our methodology provides a pathway for fabricating novel 3D nanostructures which are envisioned for applications in hydrogen storage, nanoelectronics, and supercapacitors.
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