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Development and characterization of PECVD grown silicon nanowires for thin film photovoltaics
(University of Waterloo, 2012-08-23)Nanowires are high aspect ratio nanostructures with structural diameters on the order of nanometers to hundreds of nanometers. In this work, the optical properties of highly crystalline silicon nanowires grown by the ... -
Development and Characterization of Poly(lactic acid)/Acetylated Starch Blends
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-01)In this study, the acetylation of starch was investigated as a means to improve its thermal processability and compatibility with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and ultimately widen the range of potential applications for ... -
Development and Characterization of Polypropylene, Cellulose Acetate, Magnesium Hydroxide Materials
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-19)The urgency to develop and commercialize multi-component materials containing bio-based material is growing. Such materials can reduce the widespread dependence on petroleum and at the same time can reduce pollution while ... -
Development and Characterization of Size-controlled Non-spherical Platinum Nanoparticles as Catalyst for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-25)Platinum (Pt) nanoparticles with different sizes of 2nm and 5nm supported on functionalized high surface area carbon (HSC) have been successfully synthesized with a one-pot synthesis technique in large scale. Of the interest ... -
Development and Characterization of Soymilk Okara Gels Modified by Citric Acid
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-04)Okara, a valuable resource rich in fiber (53 – 58 %), protein (25 – 28 %), and lipids (9 – 11 %), also contains significant isoflavones and essential minerals, offering nutritional and health benefits. Recent research aims ... -
Development and characterization of stimuli-responsive drug delivery systems to prevent HIV infection and the treatment of chronic wounds
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-10)Patient compliance is very important and highly depends on the drug dosage form which correlates with the success of therapy. Drug delivery systems can be adapted to different pharmaceutical ingredients and to different ... -
Development and Commissioning of a Large-scale Rotatable Guarded Hot Plate Apparatus
(University of Waterloo, 2016-10-26)A large-scale guarded hot plate apparatus was designed and constructed for measurement of the thermal conductivity of thick insulation specimens and specimens containing layers and/or complex 3D heat flows (i.e. thermal ... -
Development and Comparison of 3D Dynamic Models of Golf Clubhead-Ball Impacts
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-24)The scientific understanding and modeling of impacts has led to major advancements in golf equipment performance. The latest generation of drivers allow golfers to hit the ball farther compared to previous models. ... -
Development and Control of a Modular and Reconfigurable Robot with Harmonic Drive Transmission System
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-22)This thesis presents a detailed design, calibration, and control of a modular and reconfigurable robot (MRR) system. A MRR system not only includes modular mechanical hardware, but also modular electrical hardware, control ... -
The Development and Deployment of a GIS tool for Transit Network Design
(University of Waterloo, 2010-05-18)Public transportation contributes to sustainable transportation in urban areas. Unfortunately, in some cases public transit systems have been underperforming. Over the years, factors such as urban sprawl and the increase ... -
Development and Evaluation of A Framework for Linking Traffic Simulation and Emission Estimation Models
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-07)The need to understand the effect of policy decisions on environmental indicators is strong. The emergence of new technologies brought about by connected vehicle technologies, which are difficult to evaluate in field ... -
Development and Evaluation of a Periphytic Diatom Biomonitoring Platform of the Assessment of Cumulative Effects in Lakes of the Muskoka River Watershed, Ontario, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-19)Anthropogenic stressors such as urban development, agricultural practices and industrial activities are a growing concern throughout the Muskoka River watershed of Ontario, Canada, because they can alter physical, chemical ... -
Development and Evaluation of Ag-TiO2 Nano-photocatalysts for the removal of natural organic matter and pharmaceuticals
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-08)Increasing the population and growing industries lead to contamination of surface and groundwater and threaten the sustainability of aquatic ecosystems and water resources. Some of the main contributors to water pollution ... -
Development and Evaluation of Models and Algorithms for Locating RWIS Stations
(University of Waterloo, 2015-12-17)Accurate and timely information on road weather and surface conditions in winter seasons is a necessity for road authorities to optimize their winter maintenance operations and improve the safety and mobility of the traveling ... -
Development and Evaluation of Testing Protocols for Fatigue Damage and Crack-Healing of Bituminous Mixtures
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-26)Fatigue testing is a very important performance test for asphalt concrete mixtures and has been studied for many years with varying levels of success. However, there are several imperfections in the commonly used fatigue ... -
Development and Integration of Simple and Quantitative Safety, Pollution and Energy Indices into the Design and Retrofit of Process Plants
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-05)Currently, the main focus in a chemical process design is cost reduction and profitability. This approach results in high expenditure due to the generation of huge amounts of wastes, which in turn requires waste control ... -
Development and optimization of coated blade spray - mass spectrometry for bioanalytical and clinical applications
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-23)Bioanalysis is a sub-discipline of analytical chemistry that focuses on the identification and quantification of small and large molecules (e.g. metabolites and proteins) present in biological sample matrices (e.g. blood, ... -
Development and Performance Characterization of Bipolar Electrodialysis Flow Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-22)Energy storage is becoming increasingly important to have a consistent renewable power supply. Limitations on the cost of current energy storage technologies have prevented the mass adoption of renewable energy. This ... -
Development and psychometric testing of a measure of the healthcare experiences of persons with dementia and their caregivers
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-10)Background: Dementia affects many older adults. The Canadian Study of Health and Aging estimates that 8.0% of Canadians aged 65 years or older meet the criteria for dementia.(1) Within the subgroup of individuals aged 85 ... -
Development and Study of the Microfluidic Open Interface Coupled with Solid-phase Microextraction for Rapid Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-28)Analytical chemistry mainly aims to identify and quantify analytes in matrices of interest. Analytical chemistry is an indispensable part of chemistry (and other scientific fields) because identification and quantification ...