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Functional Study of a Protein (UnkG) in Pseudomonas putida UW4
(University of Waterloo, 2011-07-20)The role played by the protein UnkG from the plant growth-promoting bacterium Pseudomonas putida UW4 in the ability of the bacterium to facilitate plant growth was studied. Previous work showed that over-expressing UnkG ... -
A Functional Study of Major Histocompatibility Expression and Immune Function in Rainbow Trout, (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
(University of Waterloo, 2006)Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) receptors serve a critical role in self/non-self recognition through the presentation of peptide antigen to circulating T lymphocytes and are also believed to play a role in mate ... -
A Functional Study of the Major Histocompatibility Class I Antigen Presentation Pathway in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-09)Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) class I receptors are glycoproteins which play a critical role in anti-viral immunity by displaying foreign peptides to cytotoxic T cell lymphocytes. The loading of high affinity ... -
Functionalization of Cellulose Nanocrystals with Inorganic Nanoparticles
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-11)In recent years, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) possess attractive features including good mechanical strength, high surface area, low density, crystalline rod-like structure, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ... -
Functionalization of spᶟ-Hybridized Carbon Centers through Carbon-Carbon σ Bond Cleavage Methods
(University of Waterloo, 2013-02-07)Methods for the modification and functionalization of spᶟ-hybridized carbon centers via cleavage of unstrained carbon-carbon σ bonds are proposed. The bond breaking/forming reactions are promoted by Lewis acids and transition ... -
Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) for Advanced Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-11)Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are excellent candidates for various potential applications as they possess many attractive characteristics. The unique properties and the abundant, renewable nature of CNC is of great interest ... -
Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals with Enhanced Mucoadhesive Properties
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-28)Salmon farms across Canada face millions of dollars in losses every year due to sea lice infestations, which is a cause for growing concern. The current treatment methods are limited and have adverse effects on the aquatic ... -
Functionalized Cellulose Nanomaterials for Integrated Environmental Management
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-25)Bio-mass derived materials, such as cellulose nanomaterials (CNs) are naturally abundant, sustainable, and bio-degradable, and they are promising next generation materials to replace petroleum derived systems. The thesis ... -
Functionalized Starch Nanoparticles for Pulp-Based Active Packaging
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)The characterization of functionalized cationic starch nanoparticles (StNPs) was conducted in this study. Three different strategies in the preparation of sustainable and biodegradable active packaging materials were ... -
Functionalized Vanadium Oxide as the Cathode Material for Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-ion Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-08)Battery offers a viable solution for storing intermittent energy supplies associated with renewable energy production. Although lithium-ion batteries take up the most battery market, they are still limited by lithium metal ... -
Fundamental Characteristics of Turbulent Opposed Impinging Jets
(University of Waterloo, 2000)A fundamental study of two turbulent directly opposed impinging jets in a stagnant ambient fluid, unconfined or uninfluenced by walls is presented. By experimental investigation and numerical modeling, the main characteristics ... -
Fundamental Limitations of Semi-Supervised Learning
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-05)The emergence of a new paradigm in machine learning known as semi-supervised learning (SSL) has seen benefits to many applications where labeled data is expensive to obtain. However, unlike supervised learning (SL), which ... -
Fundamental Limits of Rate-Constrained Multi-User Channels and Random Wireless Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-23)This thesis contributes toward understanding fundamental limits of multi-user fading channels and random wireless networks. Specifically, considering different samples of channel gains corresponding to different users/nodes ... -
Fundamental Tests of Quantum Mechanics using Two-Photon Entanglement
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-30)In this thesis, we experimentally test fundamental properties of quantum mechanics, namely non-locality (in the form of three new families of Bell's inequalities) and the symmetry of envariance. To accomplish these we ... -
A Fundamentally Topological Perspective on Graph Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2005)We adopt a novel topological approach for graphs, in which edges are modelled as points as opposed to arcs. The model of classical <i>topologized graphs</i> translates graph isomorphism into topological homeomorphism, ... -
Fundamentals of Protein Adsorption at the Solid-Liquid Interface over Short Time Periods
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-16)Purpose: To directly measure the quantity and degree of denaturation of biomaterial- adsorbed proteins over short time periods. Methods: Contact lenses were used as model biomaterials as they are widely used, readily ... -
Fundamentals of SPME extraction of tissue and plasma: experimental and in-silico approaches
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-15)Over the last three decades, solid-phase microextraction (SPME) has continuously evolved and received recognition as a useful tool in various scientific fields. Notable applications have been published including environmental ... -
Funding Liquidity and Limits to Arbitrage
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-14)Arbitrageurs play an important role in keeping market prices close to their fundamental values by providing market liquidity. Most arbitrageurs however use leverage. When funding conditions worsen they are forced to ... -
Fundraising and Theology: How does current Mennonite praxis compare to Paul's collection for Jerusalem?
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-08)This paper compares the theology and praxis of Canadian Mennonite giving to the biblical texts of Paul’s collection for Jerusalem, particularly 1 and 2 Corinthians. It is based on interviewing Mennonite donors and ... -
Funktionen von Lachen in Gesprächen: eine konversationsanalytische Studie
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-28)This thesis looks at laughter in conversations in order to find out what functions laughter can fulfil. The data that are used for the analysis are conversations involving four different families and one or two researchers. ...