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  • Chemical Solution Deposition and in-situ Structural Characterization of Pb-free, Bi-based, Piezoelectric Thin Films

    Creator:
    Fox, Austin J.
    Abstract:
    This work explores the electric field induced strain mechanisms in environmentally benign Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 (BNT) based piezoelectric thin films. Although BNT-based materials show promise as replacements for toxic Pb-based piezoelectrics, the displacement mechanisms are not consistent between thin films and bulk materials, and the differences have yet to be well understood....
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    Dissertation
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    . ................................................................................................ 86 Figure 7.1 - Micrographs of 600 nm thick films

  • Transient electric birefringence for the characterization of cellulose nanocrystals and tobacco mosaic virus

    Creator:
    Taylor, Melissa J.
    Abstract:
    The development of a transient electric birefringence (TEB) apparatus for macroparticle characterization is herein discussed. The experimental difficulties encountered were related largely to poor data resolution. Misalignment and strain birefringence in optical components further complicated results. Improved data digitization methods were developed, and precise mathematical models were derived in order...
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    Dissertation
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    adopted. As such, Rånby’s 60 Å by 600 Å micelles [8], as well as Revol et. al.’s 100-200 nm by 5-10