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Engineering Non-Precious Group Metal Electrode for PEMFCs with Enhanced Mass Transport via Electrospraying Technique
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-21)Ever since the concept of “Hydrogen Economy” emerged, fuel cell technology has been regarded as the key component of the clean, sustainable energy future. Thanks to great successes in the development of fuel cell technology ... -
Engineering of poly(2-oxazoline)s for a potential use in biomedical applications
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-27)This PhD work is based on the design of poly(2-oxazoline) (POx) hydrogels and nanogels, by chemical or physical cross-linking, aimed to be used for biomedical applications. Nanogels were first prepared in dilute media and ... -
Engineering Social Learning Mechanisms for Multi-Agent Interaction
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-14)This thesis is strongly inspired by literature on animal social learning, applying it to multi-robot as well as human-robot interaction scenarios, Social learning, which can include complex or simple social mechanisms, ... -
Engineering the kinetic stability of a β-trefoil protein by tuning its topological complexity
(University of Waterloo, 2022-10-03)Kinetic stability is crucially important for engineering stable proteins suitable for use in industrial, research, and medical applications. Specifically, kinetic stability is central to determining a protein’s functional ... -
Engineering the Performance of 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenide Nanotransistors through Quantum Transport Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-10)Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are a class of stable, atomically-thin monolayer materials with unique mechanical and electronic properties, leading to several proposed applications in electronics ... -
Engineering truly automated data integration and translation systems
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-23)This thesis presents an automated, data-driven integration process for relational databases. Whereas previous integration methods assumed a large amount of user involvement as well as the availability of database meta-data, ... -
Enhanced Backward Multiple Change-Point Detection
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-09)Many statistical tools are built upon a specific set of assumptions on the distribution of the data at hand. However, the distribution of the observations in the dataset may not remain constant and may change due to some ... -
Enhanced Barrier Properties of Renewable Multiphase Polymer Coatings and Films
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-21)The use of traditional synthetic polymer in the food industries imposes great sustainability issues in conjuncture with plastic waste accumulation and consumers’ health concerns. This drives innovation in bioplastics with ... -
Enhanced Cellulose Fiber for Polymer Composites
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-29)In recent years, interest in renewable, environmentally friendly and low-cost materials has grown and has become a global trend. In view of the high consumption of petrochemical plastics that use reinforcing agents such ... -
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 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 ...