Browsing Theses by Subject "Electrospinning"
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Cellulosic Nanocomposites for Advanced Manufacturing: An Exploration of Advanced Materials in Electrospinning and Additive Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-21)The effects of formulation and processing of thermoplastics and composites containing Nanocrystalline Cellulose (NCC) were explored and characterized for electrospinning and fused deposition modeling 3D printing advanced ... -
Design of an IGBT-Based Pulsed Power Supply for Non-continuous-mode Electrospinning
(University of Waterloo, 2010-01-22)Nanofibres are useful in a broad range of applications in areas such as medical science, food science, materials engineering, environmental engineering, and energy and electronics due to their outstanding characteristics: ... -
Enhancing Mechanical Strength of Electrospun Nanofibers by Thermal Crosslinking and Coaxial Electrospinning
(University of Waterloo, 2023-06-14)Electrospinning of nonwoven nanofibrous mats has received significant attention in recent years due to the high versatility and porosity of electrospun mats. Specifically, considerable interest has developed in using ... -
Fabrication and Characterization of Novel Flow Battery Electrodes using Electrospinning
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-25)The increase in energy demand, depletion of fossil fuel reserves and climate change has shifted our focus to using renewable energy resources. Alternative energy sources, though environmentally friendly, are intermittent ... -
Filtration of NaCl and WOx Nanoparticles using Wire Screens and Nanofibrous Filters
(University of Waterloo, 2016-02-29)Airborne nanoparticle filtration is essential for the protection of public health and the environment. The principles and fundamentals of air filtration have been validated with respect to micron particles; however, the ... -
Structurally Enhanced Electrodes for Redox Flow Batteries Produced via Electrospinning
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-29)The vanadium redox flow battery is one of the most promising secondary batteries for energy storage system due to its design flexibility attributed to the large adjustable capacity of the storage tanks filled with electrolyte ... -
A Study of the Effects of Solution and Process Parameters on the Electrospinning Process and Nanofibre Morphology
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-31)Nanofibres have been the subject of recent intensive research due to their unique properties, especially their large surface-area-to-volume ratio, which is about one thousand times higher than that of a human hair. They ... -
A Study of the Material Properties of Silicone Nanocomposites Developed by Electrospinning
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-30)The current thrust towards the compaction of electrical power equipment, resulting in increased insulation electrical stress levels, necessitates new electrical insulating materials. In the last few decades, polymeric ...