Browsing Engineering (Faculty of) by Supervisor "Yu, Aiping"
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Advanced Nanostructure Materials for Hybrid Supercapacitors
(University of Waterloo, 2017-07-05)Hybrid supercapacitors (HSCs) are electrochemical devices that combine the characteristics of batteries and supercapacitors in one asymmetric cell. Lithium ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors (SCs) represent two ends ... -
Copper doped ceria catalyst prepared by reverse microemulsion method for thermocatalytic conversion of carbon dioxide via reverse water gas shift
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-28)High surface area CeO2/Al2O3 nano-catalysts were synthesized via the reverse microemulsion method and evaluated for reverse water gas shift. The effect of the active phase dispersion on the CeO2 nanoparticle growth was ... -
Design and Construction of Graphene-Based Advanced Materials for Emerging Concept Supercapacitors
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-25)Supercapacitors (SCs) as a new class of energy storage devices have attracted great attention in industry and academia community due to their higher energy density than dielectric capacitors, higher power density than ... -
Design of Novel Titanium Dioxide-Based Multifunctional Electrochemical Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-07)Increasing energy demands as well as the depletion of traditional resources has led to the development and improvement of energy conversion and storage technologies. Today, two major concerns are development of renewable ... -
Development and Characterization of High Performance Electrically Conductive Polymer Nanocomposite for Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2023-05-30)The fast-growing pace and massive utilization of compact portable electronic and wireless telecommunication systems provided an easier life for humans. However, this positive progress has come at the expense of significant ... -
Development and Characterization of Poly(lactic acid)/Acetylated Starch Blends
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-01)In this study, the acetylation of starch was investigated as a means to improve its thermal processability and compatibility with poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and ultimately widen the range of potential applications for ... -
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 Graphene-Based Electrically Conductive Polymer Nano-Composites
(University of Waterloo, 2018-01-10)Since a vast array of devices, instruments, and equipment in modern society is powered by electrical energy, it has been a very important research topic to develop and fabricate a material that effectively conducts ... -
Development of Highly Anti-Corrosive and Mechanically Improved Graphene-Based Polyurethane Nanocomposites for the Application of Pipeliners in Oil Sands Transportation
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-20)In contemporary composite science, polymer nanocomposites are the promising functional materials in the research field. Among them, the nano-sized filler, graphene, supplements the flaws of polymeric materials with their ... -
Development of Porous Carbon for High Performance Lithium-Sulphur Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-14)In recent years we have seen an enormous increase in electronic device capabilities as users demand new and improved features in a smaller form factor. As a result, the power demands of these electronics are increasing at ... -
Engineering Graphene Oxide Electrolyte Membranes for Electrochemical Energy Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-29)Graphene oxide (GO) is an atomically-thick, two-dimensional nanomaterial decorated with an abundance of oxygen functional materials on the basal plane and edges. Due to its unique set of properties, it is a material used ... -
Evaluation of Different Graphene Manufacturing: Structure, Composition, and Electrochemical Properties
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-28)Graphene is a two-dimensional material composed of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern. Its thickness is one atom, making it the thinnest material in existence. Graphene has unique properties that make it suitable ... -
Graphene and Glass Flake Nanocomposites Coatings for Corrosion Mitigation in Chloride Rich Environments
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-02)Inspired by the needs for the preparation of protective coatings with enhanced protection properties especially corrosion resistance in the oil and gas industry, the research focuses on the synthesis and the evaluation of ... -
Improved Environmental Operation of Alcohol Breathalyzers with Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposite Membranes
(University of Waterloo, 2016-09-06)Driving under the influence of alcohol is prohibited or restricted in almost every country on the planet. In Canada, a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08 g dL-1 results in a Criminal Code offense and vehicle impoundment. ... -
Oil Adsorption Performance and Efficiency Study on Novel Silane Functionalized Graphene Polyurethane Sponge
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-30)Oil-water separation has been vital in many aspects of our society’s operations. This is particularly highlighted during the environmental cleanups of industrial oily wastes and disasters involving petroleum oil spills. ... -
Optical Properties of Lithiated Graphite In Relation to a Lithium Ion Battery Fiber Optic Sensor
(University of Waterloo, 2018-02-12)As the demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has increased, research to increase their life and reliability has also continued. To further advance the ability of determining the material status of a battery during ... -
Phosphoric Acid Doped Polybenzimidazole-Based Membrane Electrode Assembly for a Highly Sensitive and Selective Acetone Gas Sensor
(University of Waterloo, 2018-08-03)The increase in demand for small, inexpensive and portable gas sensors, which are sensitive and reliable, have generated much of the research interest toward solid oxide metal-based acetone gas sensors. However, despite ... -
Polypyrrole-Graphene based Flexible Supercapacitors
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-13)The high interest in wearable technologies has inspired an increased demand for portable, flexible energy storage devices. Currently, most commercial electrochemical energy storage units, such as supercapacitors, are ... -
Porous MXene Synthesis and Applications for Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2022-05-02)Efficient electrochemical energy storage devices are of particular importance for accelerating the widespread adaption of renewable energy, and electrode materials are critical to achieve optimal system performance. MXene ...