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Microfluidic Large Scale Integration and its Application in Image Based Microflow Cytometry
(University of Waterloo, 2010-08-25)An intelligent image processing algorithm is designed to automatically classify microscopic images of yeast cells in a microfluidic channel environment. The development process used stationary cell images as training data. ... -
A Microfluidic System for Pathogen Detection Based on DNA Hybridization
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-03)With the great development of the microfluidics, the applications of microfluidic devices in conducting biomedical research have been drawn substantial interests from scientists and researchers all over the world. These ... -
Microfluidic Viscometer for Tear Films and Other Biofluids
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-26)A microfluidic viscometer platform is developed and validated for measuring microliter-volume liquid samples, such as human tear films. The microfluidic viscometer combines an optically clear acrylic chip with a hydrophobic ... -
Microfluidic-Based In-Situ Functionalization for Detection of Proteins in Heterogeneous Immunoassays
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-17)One the most daunting technical challenges in the realization of biosensors is functionalizing transducing surfaces for the detection of biomolecules. Functionalization is defined as the formation of a bio-compatible ... -
Microfluidic-Based Synthesis of Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylate Copolymer Hydrogel for Enhanced Properties
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)Hydrogels are commonly used in drug delivery1–3, water treatment for heavy-metal removal4, tissue engineering5, and hygienic products, and as a plugging agent for enhanced oil recovery6. In recent years, a number of chemical ... -
Microgrid Enabling Towards the Implementation of Active Distribution Systems: Planning, Operation, and Energy Trading
(University of Waterloo, 2020-11-25)Recent years have perceived a substantial surge in interest in green technologies due to the growing awareness about the environmental concerns and the technologies’ development, which have resulted in considerable utilization ... -
Microgrid Enabling Towards the Implementation of Smart Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-21)Smart grids have emerged as dominant platforms for effectively accommodating high penetration of renewable-based distributed generation (DG) and electric vehicles (EVs). These smart paradigms play a pivotal role in the ... -
A micromechanical investigation of biomimetic composites: experimental characterization and three-dimensional computational modeling
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-06)Biological and natural composites have been naturally optimized over millions of years. These materials benefit from high-performance responses under various loading conditions. Mimicking these materials offers the opportunity ... -
Micromechanical Modelling of Local Failure and Ply Crack Formation in Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Laminates
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-26)Establishing an understanding of the multiscale nature of progressive failure in laminated fiber-reinforced plastics is required to develop high fidelity failure prediction models for associated structures. In recent years, ... -
Micromechanical Modelling of Polyethylene
(University of Waterloo, 2007-11-27)The increasing use of polyethylene in diverse applications motivates the need for understanding how its molecular properties relate to the overall behaviour of the material. Although microstructure and mechanical properties ... -
A Micromechanical Study of Undrained Granular Media Using Fluid-coupled Discrete Numerical Simulations
(University of Waterloo, 2018-12-06)Engineering behavior of saturated granular materials under rapid loading as during earthquakes is reasonably well explored empirically. Presently, theoretical models developed within concepts of classical soil mechanics ... -
Micromechanics Based Model for Long Fibre Polymer Matrix Composite Materials using a Functionally Graded Interphase
(University of Waterloo, 2018-06-11)In order to incorporate more composite materials in mass production vehicles within the automotive industry, compression moulding manufacturing techniques have been de- veloped. Using processes such as Sheet Moulding ... -
Micromechanics of Fiber Networks Including Nonlinear Hysteresis and its Application to Multibody Dynamic Modeling of Piano Mechanisms
(University of Waterloo, 2012-04-11)Many engineering applications make use of fiber assemblies under compression. Unfortunately, this compression behavior is difficult to predict, due to nonlinear compliance, hysteresis, and anelasticity. The main objective ... -
Micromeda: a genome property prediction pipeline and web visualization tool
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-07)Understanding the distribution of biochemical pathways across microorganisms is critical to understanding these organism's evolution, ecology, and industrial applicability. Advances in genome sequencing and pathway databases ... -
Micronization of Polyethylene Wax in an Extrusion Process using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide
(University of Waterloo, 2011-09-30)Supercritical fluid technology is a well documented and emergent technology used in many industries today for the formation of micro- and nano- particles. The use of supercritical fluids allows synthesis of various types ... -
Micronutrients in Long-Term Care (LTC): Issues and opportunities for improvement
(University of Waterloo, 2014-10-22)BACKGROUND: Malnutrition is common among long-term care (LTC) residents, yet there is limited research on micronutrient (vitamin and mineral) malnutrition in the LTC setting. Micronutrient deficiencies may exacerbate ... -
MicroRNAs and their role within the teleost (Oncorhynchus mykiss) stress response
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-26)The stress response is a highly conserved signalling cascade that signals between tissues to increase energy availability. Changes in glucose regulation are studied extensively due to the glucose intolerant phenotype of ... -
Microscopic Overtaking Model to Simulate Two-lane Highway Traffic Operation and Safety Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2013-11-14)Rural two-lane highways make up a large portion of road networks around the world. The special geometric and traffic attributes of these highways pose special challenges to safety and traffic operation. In recent years, ... -
Microstructural Development and Weldability Optimization in the Resistance Spot Welding of Quenched and Partitioned Steels
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-16)Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) have been widely used in the automotive industry to meet the demand for reduced fuel consumption and environmental emissions. Quenching and Partitioning (Q&P) is a heat-treatment method ... -
Microstructure and texture evolution during hot deformation of AZ80 magnesium alloy
(University of Waterloo, 2019-09-26)The research investigates the hot deformation behaviour of the AZ80 alloy, with special emphasis on obtaining the flow stress data for a variety of deformation conditions (in range of 300 – 450 °C, and 0.001/s to 1/s) based ...