Browsing Theses by Subject "nanotechnology"
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Binder-free TiO2/Carbon Cloth Composite Anode for Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2015-09-24)Lithium-Ion Capacitors are a new type of hybrid capacitor that combines both supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries into one device. It has a promising future as the next-generation electrochemical energy storage device ... -
Cationic Lytic Peptides as Drugs or Drug Carriers for Targeted Cancer Therapy
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-05)Cationic lytic peptides (CLPs) have emerged as new anticancer agents with a new mode of action. This category of peptides is given the characteristics of overall positive charges and amphiphilicity, inducing cell death by ... -
Colorimetric Detection of Pathogenic Bacteria Using Morphology-Controlled Gold Nanoparticles
(University of Waterloo, 2015-07-28)Simple and rapid detection of pathogens is crucial for preventing and treating infectious diseases. Conventional methods for pathogen detection are based on cell cultures and could require several days. The use of ... -
Cure and Conductivity: Investigation of Thermal Processing of Silver Nanobelt - Epoxy Composites
(University of Waterloo, 2017-04-28)Electrically conductive adhesive (ECA) composites based on diglycidyl ether of bisphenol-A / triethylenetetramine (DGEBA/TETA) epoxy, including a hybrid nanocomposite containing newly developed silver nanobelts, have been ... -
Development of a Novel Commercial-Scale Atmospheric Pressure Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition System
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-09)Atmospheric pressure spatial atomic layer deposition (AP-SALD) is an advanced thin-film fabrication technique. It can produce high quality (uniform, conformal, pin-hole free), large-area ultrathin films at speeds up to ... -
Development of Flexible, Carbon-Based Electrochemical Energy Storage Electrodes
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-07)Research into energy storage and conversion technologies has skyrocketed within the past few decades, motivated by the increased energy demands of our society and the threat of depleting energy sources. One of the exciting ... -
Development of Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers with Novel Quantum Designs
(University of Waterloo, 2021-06-01)Terahertz (THz) quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) are arguably the most promising THz radiation source, as they have high output power and efficiency. The main limitation of THz QCLs is the need of a cooling system due to the ... -
Evaluation of Gold Nanoparticle-Doxorubicin Conjugates for their Use in Drug Delivery
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-24)Since the seminal work on spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) by Mirkin and co-workers in 1996, substantial research investment has been devoted to gold nanoparticle (AuNP)-based biotechnology advancement. AuNPs have several ... -
Fabrication of Nanostructured Manganese Oxide Electrode with M13 Phage Template
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-08)Applications of biotechnology in drug delivery and medical instrumentation and energy storage have been gaining popularity. Especially, utilization of biotechnology for energy storage is attracting attention due to its ... -
Graphene-Wrapped Hierarchical TiO2 Nanoflower Composites with Enhanced Photocatalytic Performance
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-23)Increasing energy demands as well as the depletion of traditional energy sources has led to the need for the development and improvement of energy conversion and storage technologies. Concerns regarding climate change and ... -
The Interplay Between the Neuronal Plasma Membrane and Cell Signaling in Alzheimer’s Disease
(University of Waterloo, 2023-03-10)The lack of understanding in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has hindered efforts towards finding treatments that effectively modify disease trajectory. Therapeutic development for AD has ... -
Investigations of InAsP/InP Semiconductor Devices for Quantum Communication Technologies
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-19)This thesis presents a set of magnetotransport experiments which explore the advantages of InAsP/InP quantum well material and quantum dot structures for spin/photon devices, with a view towards quantum communication. The ... -
A Long-acting Ocular Lubricant Eye Drop based on Dextran Hydrogel Nanoparticles
(University of Waterloo, 2019-03-27)Dry eye disease is a highly prevalent condition that affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. In moderate to severe cases, affected individuals experience considerable difficulty in carrying out their day-to-day ... -
Mucoadhesive Nanoparticles for Treatment of Influenza A
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-31)Influenza A is the most pandemic-prone class of the influenza virus, with new strains emerging every year. Though vaccination is promoted as the vanguard against wide-spread infection, it is not enough to withstand mutating ... -
Nanocellulose-based systems for the removal of perfluoroalkyl compounds from water
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-30)The contamination of drinking water sources with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is a cause for concern. These compounds have been linked to several health problems in humans, and thus there is an urgent need ... -
Nanometer Probing of Operating Nano-Photonic Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-25)The external performance of quantum optoelectronic devices is governed by the three-dimensional profiles of electric potentials determined by the distribution of charge carriers (electrons and holes) within the active ... -
Nanotechnology Applied in the Design of the Next Generation of Canadian Concrete Pavement Surfaces
(University of Waterloo, 2014-11-20)High friction response in pavement improves road safety, while reduced noise production from the tire-pavement interface benefits public health and the economy of a country. According to Transport Canada, highway crashes ... -
Preliminary Development of a Microfluidic Tool for the Characterization of Molecular Machines
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-06)Transmembrane proteins cross the membranes of biological cells and perform integral cell functions that often must be described using quantum mechanics. Developing a better understanding of these quantum mechanical behaviours ... -
Protein Engineering of Bacterioferritin: Applications to Bionanotechnology
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-24)Biological protein assemblies are the products of evolutionary necessity that have arisen to protect the cell, improve reaction rates, and/or compartmentalize biological systems. Belonging to this category of sel-assembling ... -
Rapid Prototyping Technologies for Processing of Nanomaterials with Applications to Microfluidics and Nanoelectronics
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-09)The focus of this thesis is on the processing of nanomaterials using rapid prototyping technologies. To develop the necessary skills in fabrication and electronics, a thin film microheater was developed and applied to ...