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Enhanced Conducting Polymer PEDOT:PSS/ Silicon Hybrid Solar Cells: Optimization of Thin Film Properties and Heterojunction Interactions
(University of Waterloo, 2019-01-28)In this work the operating properties of PEDOT:PSS - silicon hybrid solar cells were carefully studied. The motivation is to find a cost-effective alternative to some of the energy, environmental and sustainability issues ... -
Enhanced detection of point correspondences in single-shot structured light
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)The crucial role of point correspondences in the process of stereo vision and camera projector calibration is to determine the relationship between the camera view(s) and the projector view(s). Consequently, acquiring ... -
Enhanced Diffusion in Latex Films Induced by Oligomers and Characterized by Pyrene Excimer Fluorescence
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-24)Pyrene excimer fluorescence (PEF) was used to investigate the effects that the presence of low molecular weight oligo(n-butyl methacrylate) (OBMA) have on the diffusion of high molecular weight poly(n-butyl methacrylate) ... -
Enhanced Durability of Pt Alloy Nanoparticles Using Sulfur-Doped Graphene via Metal-Support Interactions for PEMFC Cathode Catalysis of ORR
(University of Waterloo, 2017-09-27)The hydrogen fuel cell is a form of renewable energy generation technology that produces energy electrochemically and can address energy concerns in the near future, especially due to the diminishing supplies of non-renewable ... -
Enhanced Dynamics at the Free Surface of a Molecular Glass Film
(University of Waterloo, 2010-10-07)In this thesis we describe two separate experiments involving the use of gold nanoparticles. The first experiment looks at the use of gold nanoparticles as a localized heat source and the potential application as a cancer ... -
Enhanced EIRP and Reconfigurable Polarization Antenna for Millimeter-Wave Digital Beamforming using Circular Arrays
(University of Waterloo, 2024-02-22)The move towards millimeter wave (mm-wave) frequency bands in wireless communication has been driven by the need for higher data rates. However, some of the major challenges faced with the shift to mm-wave are high free ... -
An Enhanced Goal-Oriented Decision-Making Model for Self-Adaptive Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2011-04-29)The thesis proposes a generic, configurable and enhanced goal-oriented decision-making model for self-adaptive software systems. The model has been designed to include feedback control loops as first class entities in the ... -
Enhanced Learning Strategies for Tactile Shape Estimation and Grasp Planning of Unknown Objects
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-20)Grasping is one of the key capabilities for a robot operating and interacting with humans in a real environment. The conventional approaches require accurate information on both object shape and robotic system modeling. ... -
An Enhanced Mechanistic Analysis Framework for Designing Resilient Airfield Pavements
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-05)Changes in climatic conditions can directly impact pavement performance. With alarming temperature records and the increased frequency of extreme weather events, Canadian infrastructure could be at risk if adaptation ... -
Enhanced Multi-Touch Gestures for Complex Tasks
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-21)Recent technological advances have resulted in a major shift, from high-performance notebook and desktop computers -- devices that rely on keyboard and mouse for input -- towards smaller, personal devices like smartphones, ... -
Enhanced photo-stability of inverted organic solar cells via using polyethylenimine in the electron extraction layers
(Elsevier, 2019-10)The influence of using Polyethylenimine (PEI) in the electron extraction layers (EELs) on the photo-stability of inverted organic solar cells (OSCs) is investigated. Results show that introducing PEI in the commonly used ... -
Enhanced photocatalytic oxidation of SO2 on TiO2 surface by Na2CO3 modification
(Elsevier, 2018-10-15)The effects of Na2CO3 on the photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) of SO2 with UV irradiated TiO2 (P25) were studied using a fixed bed reactor. Na2CO3 was loaded onto P25 using a wet coating method. The PCO efficiency for SO2 ... -
Enhanced Phytoremediation of Salt-Impacted Soils Using Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR)
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-06)Soil salinity is a widespread problem that limits crop yield throughout the world. The accumulation of soluble salts in the soil can inhibit plant growth by increasing the osmotic potential of interstitial water, inducing ... -
Enhanced Traffic Signal Operation using Connected Vehicle Data
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-29)As traffic on urban road network increases, congestion and delays are becoming more severe. At grade intersections form capacity bottlenecks in urban road networks because at these locations, capacity must be shared by ... -
Enhanced Transit Ridership Forecasting Using Automatic Passenger Counting Data
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-07)Recent emphasis on sustainable development has carried over into the transportation sector, given the impacts of transportation behavior on environment and equity. Transit is widely recognized as a viable option supporting ... -
Enhanced Ultra-Thin Film Nanocrystalline Silicon Photovoltaic Device Architectures
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-23)Semi-transparent photovoltaics (STPV) is an important component in building integrated PV (BIPV), which is a rapidly growing PV sector. Thin film based transparent solar panels have the strongest potential for window and ... -
Enhancement of Modeling Phased Anaerobic Digestion Systems through Investigation of Their Microbial Ecology and Biological Activity
(University of Waterloo, 2012-01-25)Anaerobic digestion (AD) is widely used in wastewater treatment plants for stabilisation of primary and waste activated sludges. Increasingly energy prices as well as stringent environmental and public health regulations ... -
ENHANCEMENT OF RYDBERG ATOM INTERACTIONS USING DC AND AC STARK SHIFTS
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-19)This thesis reports the use of both dc and ac electric fi eld induced resonant energy transfer, RET, between cold Rydberg atoms as a useful tool for enhancement of interatomic interactions. A general technique for laser ... -
Enhancement of turbidimeter performance with optical fiber, grin lenses, and diode lasers
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Enhancements to Hidden Markov Models for Gene Finding and Other Biological Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2005)In this thesis, we present enhancements of hidden Markov models for the problem of finding genes in DNA sequences. Genes are the parts of DNA that serve as a template for synthesis of proteins. Thus, gene finding ...