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Computational Raman imaging and thermography
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021)
Thermography tools that perform accurate temperature measurements with nanoscale resolution are highly desired in our modern society. Although researchers have put extensive efforts in developing nanoscale thermography for ...
Dynamics of associative polymer networks
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021)
Associative polymer networks are a versatile class of materials as demonstrated by their use in a wide variety of applications including biomaterials, viscosity modifiers and underwater adhesives. The viscoelastic and ...
Design for selective remote control of cellular signaling using magnetic nanoparticles
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2021)
Understanding the structure and dynamics of the mammalian cellular signaling and the nervous system opens up the chances to induce tissues, organs, or organisms to function in a coordinated way. Consequently, extensive ...
Deep learning methods for the design and understanding of solid materials
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
The trend of open material data and automation in the past decade offers a unique opportunity for data-driven design of novel materials for various applications as well as fundamental scientific understanding, but it also ...
Alternating current voltammetry of high temperature electrolysis reactions
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
A theory of the alternating current voltammetry (ACV) of electrolysis reactions in high temperature ionic melts is developed, providing a rigorous connection to the solution properties of electroactive components in molten ...
Utilizing bioinspired metal-coordinate bonding in the solidification of soft gels via crosslinking, dehydration and mineralization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
In nature, most organisms embark on the journey of life in a predominantly soft and compliant state and go through a series of material solidification processes to serve a multitude of complex functions at various life ...
Germanium-on-silicon virtual substrate for lateral multijunction photovoltaics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Lateral multijunction photovoltaics based on III-V direct band gap semiconductors enable efficient energy conversion. However, lattice matching between cell and substrate requires the use of expensive Ge or III-V substrates, ...
Defect and electrical properties of high-K̳ dielectric Gd₂O₃ for magneto-ionic and memristive memory devices
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
While high-[subscript K] dielectrics utilized in CMOS technology are noted for their highly insulating characteristics, they have demonstrated surprising electrolytic behavior as key components in a variety of thin film ...
Manipulating fluids and fields In multimaterial fibers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
From conduits for fluid transport to the threads in highly absorbant textiles, high aspect ratio fibers and tubings have been used for thousands of years to manipulate fluids. The emergence of multimaterial thermal drawing ...
Lithium deposition and stripping in solid-state battery via coble creep
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Solid-state Li metal batteries require accommodation of electrochemically generated mechanical pressure inside Li metal. In this thesis it shows, through in situ transmission electron microscopy experiment of Li and Na ...