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  • Examination of low-lying rovibrational states of D₃[subscript h] oblate top molecules using high resolution FTIR and coherent anti-Stokes Raman spectroscopies

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    Kirkpatrick, Robynne
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    Interesting rovibrational characteristics of two D_(3h) oblate symmetric top molecules were studied. Hamiltonian models for the fine rovibrational level structure of [1.1.1]propellane (propellane) were obtained for many low-lying modes. Ground state parameters (GSP) that are not exclusively K^(2n) dependent were obtained. Initially, the GSP were used in conjunction with density...
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    particular mode number. The irreducible dimension of the mode is denoted d, where, for a two dimensional

  • Aging and performance evaluation of marine antifouling coatings

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    Bunn, Malachi D.
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    Marine biofouling is a major problem in many industries. Shipping has been afflicted with reduced vessel speed and hindered maneuverability due to organisms attaching since the dawn of sailing. To date, the primary method developed to prevent fouling is the application of biocide laden coatings with various release mechanisms. Mass...
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    Coatings AN ABSTRACT OF THE DISSERTATION OF Malachi D. Bunn for the degree of

  • Monolithic sorbents for microscale separations

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    Doneanu, Angela
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    Over the last decade, the miniaturization of analytical systems has become an increasingly important and interesting research area. Miniaturized systems offer many advantages, including reduced reagent and sample consumption, shorter analysis times, portability and disposability. This dissertation describes novel approaches in this direction, focusing on two areas: the miniaturization of...
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    Ingle, Dr. Michael Lerner, Dr. Claudia Maier and Dr. Gregory Rorrer for offering the academic guidance

  • Detection techniques for biomolecules using semi-conductor nanocrystals and magnetic beads as labels

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    Chatterjee, Esha
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    Continued interest in the development of miniaturized and portable analytical platforms necessitates the exploration of sensitive methods for the detection of trace analytes. Nanomaterials, on account of their unique physical and chemical properties, are not only able to overcome many limitations of traditional detection reagents but also enable the exploration...
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    . Michael Lerner, Dr. Chih-hung (Alex) Chang, Dr. Neal Sleszynski and Dr. Michael Qian, members of my

  • Structure-property relationships of YbFe₂O₄-type layered transition metal oxides

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    Grajczyk, Rosa
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    The structure–property relationships of solid solutions within the YbFe₂O₄ family of compounds have been studied in relation to their optical, dielectric and magnetic properties. This family of compounds is of recent interest because of the trigonal bipyramid coordination that is rarely observed in transition metal oxides. The systematic study of...
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    bipyramidal site, with a dark purple color resulting from prominent d-d electronic transitions. The

  • Cation Substitution Effects in Complex Transition Metal Oxides

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    Duell, Brett A.
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    Understanding structural evolution in solids as composition changes is essential to materials properties prediction. Such structure-properties relationships are the theme of solid state chemistry. Materials scientists and chemists have utilized an abundance of simple crystal structures to enhance understanding of chemical and structural origins of properties in materials for decades....
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    face-shared octahedral sites, respectively. UV-Vis and Near-IR spectroscopy showed intense d-d

  • Substitutional Effects on the Electromechanical Properties of Lead-free, Piezoelectric (Na₀.₅Bi₀.₅)TiO₃-BaTiO₃ (NBT-BT)

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    McQuade, Ryan R.
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    This work investigates the effect of cation substitution on the properties of the lead-free, solid solution (Na₀.₅Bi₀.₅)TiO₃-BaTiO₃ (NBT-BT). Substitution into NBT-BT increases disorder and increases the relaxor ferroelectric properties. These relaxor ferroelectric materials show large piezoelectric strains that can be utilized in actuator applications. Ceramic samples were prepared using standard...
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    Pb0.9125La0.0975(Zr0.65Ti0.35)0.976O3 (PLZT). a), b), c) show polarized nanodomains and d) represents a diagram

  • Structure-property Relationships of Transition Metal Oxides Containing Precious Metals

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    Hapuraja Pathirannehelage, Vidhara H. P.
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    This dissertation presents a study of structure-property relationships within 3d/4d metal oxides containing precious metals through detailed structure refinements using high-resolution neutron and X-ray diffraction data along with exploration of the resultant properties. Oxides of 4d or 5d transition metals tend to show new topological phases due to significant spin-orbit...
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    color. The green color observed in Mn containing sillenites is due to the d-d transition of Mn ions

  • Studies toward the total synthesis of azaspiracid-1

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    Kuiper, Damien L.
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    Azaspiracid has generated an enormous amount of scientific interest in the fourteen years since its initial discovery. The structure contains a 6,5,6 bis-spiroketal, a [3.3.1] bicyclic ketal and a 6,5-spiroaminal linkage as key moieties. With 9 rings, 20 stereocenters and three alkenes, the azaspiracid immediately attracted the interest of the...
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    Heteroatom Michael Approach to the FGHI ring sysem….…………...……………. 11 1.9: Nicolaou!s Approach to the FGHI

  • Aqueous chemistries for oxide electronics

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    Meyers, Stephen T.
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    The variegated aqueous chemistries of metal cations are applied to the design and synthesis of non-toxic solution precursors suitable for additive printing of large-area oxide electronics. Polycondensation behaviors of aqueous Al+3 and PO4 +3 are manipulated in the deposition of atomically smooth amorphous aluminum oxide phosphate (AlPO) dielectric films. AlPO...
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    gratitude is also due members of my doctoral committee, Philip Watson, Michael Lerner, Joe Nibler, and