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  1. TiCN/TiNbCN Multilayer System with Enhanced Tribological Properties

    20 Oct 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Pedro Antonio Prieto

    Improvement in the mechanical properties of hard coatings such monolayer (TiN, CrN, AlCN, WC-Co, TiCN) [1], has been achieved using compositional gradient WC/C layer, or multilayered type [transition metal/transition carbide]n, [transition metal/transition nitride]n, [TiCN/ZrCN]n, among others....

  2. Addressing Molecular Dynamics Time-scale Issues to Study Atomic-scale Friction

    12 Oct 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Ashlie Martini

    This presentation will include an introduction to several accelerated molecular dynamics methods. However, particular focus will be given to parallel replica (ParRep) dynamics in which atomistic simulations are run parallel in time to extend their total duration. The ParRep method is based on the...

  3. Thermal Transport in Nanostructured Materials: Working to Improve Efficiency in the Field of Thermoelectrics

    08 Jul 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Suzanne Singer

    This talk discusses the performance of nanostructured thin films as a potentialmaterial for thermoelectric energy conversion applications, as well as thematerial composition variations that can provide guidelines for finding lowvalues of thermal conductivity.

  4. Ripples and Warping of Graphene: A Theoretical Study

    08 Jun 2010 | | Contributor(s):: Umesh V. Waghmare

    We use first-principles density functional theory based analysis to understand formation of ripples in graphene and related 2-D materials. For an infinite graphene, we show that ripples are linked with a low energy branch of phonons that exhibits quadratic dispersion at long wave-lengths. Many...

  5. Peanuts vs. Pyramids: Two Perspectives on MEMS

    29 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Stephen D. Senturia

    MEMS, the acronym for Micro-electromechanical Systems, also known simply as “Micro-systems,” come in two main types: commodity products (the peanuts) and MEMS-enabled products (the pyramids, or, more correctly, the inverted pyramids). The economics of scale greatly affect how these two classes of...

  6. Characterizing and scaffolding students' conceptions of size and scale

    29 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Alejandra J. Magana

    Scale concepts transcend disciplinary boundaries of science, mathematics, engineering, and technology because they are essential for performing explanations, theory generation, observation, and activities associated with design. Current research related to size and scale has identified several...

  7. Molecular Sensors for MEMS

    10 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: John P. Sullivan

    This seminar will cover the issues involved in using molecular sensors in MEMS and their application to microchannels, supersonic micronozzles, microjet impingement, microturbines and unsteady fluidic actuators.

  8. Birck Nanotechnology Center Annual Research Review: 2009

    02 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Timothy D. Sands

    The Third Annual Birck Nanotechnology Center Research Symposium was held on April 6, 2009 in Purdue's Discovery Park. Along with poster presentations by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, several areas of strength were highlighted in the overview presentations made available here.

  9. Liquid Transportation Fuels from Coal and Biomass

    01 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Michael R. Ladisch

    Report on the National Academies’ America’s Energy Future Study 2009.

  10. Pioneers in Energy Seminar Series

    01 Dec 2009 |

    This Purdue University, West Lafayette campus speaker series supports lectures & visits by leaders in the field of energy research with the goal of increasing understanding of specific energy challenges and building a stronger Purdue energy research community.

  11. Sustainable Energy Solutions for a Limited Fossil Fuel Future

    01 Dec 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Rakesh Agrawal

    Rakesh Agrawal is a member and participated in the National Academy of Engineering Study on "Electricity from Renwable Resources." His lecture will be based on his independent work in the area of sustainable solutions.

  12. Optical BioMEMS Microfluidic Technologies for Hand-Held, Point-of-Care, Medical Devices

    23 Nov 2009 | | Contributor(s):: James Leary

    Portable, point-of-care, medical diagnostic devices could provide an important new component in more cost-effective healthcare delivery. Rapid measurements of blood samples during an examination within a doctor’s office or in the field, could allow immediate appropriate treatment of medical...

  13. Metal Oxide Nanowires as Gas Sensing Elements: from Basic Research to Real World Applications

    21 Sep 2009 | | Contributor(s):: andrei kolmakov

    Quasi 1-D metal oxide single crystal chemiresistors are close to occupy their specific niche in the real world of solid state sensorics. Potentially, the major advantage of this kind of sensors with respect to available granular thin film sensors will be their size and stable, reproducible and...

  14. Experiment vs. Modelling: What's the problem?

    10 Aug 2009 | | Contributor(s):: William L. Barnes

    Progress in plasmonics has been greatly assisted by developments in experimental techniques and in numerical modelling. This talk will look at some of the difficulties that emerge when comparisons are made between experiment and theory. Through the use of four examples I will illustrate what some...

  15. Nanotribology, Nanomechanics and Materials Characterization Studies

    08 Jun 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Bharat Bhushan

    Fundamental nanotribological studies provide insight to molecular origins of interfacial phenomena including adhesion, friction, wear and lubrication. Friction and wear of lightly loaded micro/nano components are highly dependent on the surface interactions (few atomic layers). Nanotribological...

  16. The Challenges of Micro-System Product Development

    05 Jun 2009 | | Contributor(s):: James J. Allen

    This talk will discuss the historical development of micro‐system technology, the products that have been developed and the challenges to development of a reliable product.

  17. NCN Nanomaterials: Research Seminars

    02 Jun 2009 |

  18. Engineering the Classroom: Engineering science as the core for technology teacher education for the 21st century

    28 Apr 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Michael De Miranda, National Center for Learning & Teaching in Nanoscale Science & Engineering

    This NCLT seminar presentation will report on content analysis research of pre-service teacher/engineering science students’ ability to conceptualize, design, and evaluate student design brief solutions in high school technology classes. This research is just a part of a larger challenge within...

  19. Renewable Solar Energy: Has the Sun Finally Risen on Photovoltaics?

    10 Apr 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Mark R. Pinto

    After a review of the overall renewable energy landscape, including the central role of economics, we present here the case that PV is on the verge of becoming a major source of electrical power through a principle similar to that which underlies the 50 year progress of IC technology - the...

  20. MCW07 Exploring Trends in Conductance for Well-Defined Single Molecule Circuits

    04 Apr 2009 | | Contributor(s):: Mark S Hybertsen

    In our recent research, we have been able to measure and characterize the impact of intrinsic molecular properties on the conductance of single molecule circuits formed with amine-gold linkages. In this talk, I will review the experiments and the physical picture of the junction based on the...