Materials Science and Engineering Publications (PhD) 2012-2026
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This collection features scholarly publications and research contributions by staff of the Materials Science and Engineering Department, highlighting their research and contributions to advances in materials science and engineering.
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A shear assay study of single normal/breast cancer cell deformation and detachment from poly-di-methyl-siloxane (PDMS) surfaces
(Elsevier, 2018-11-12)This paper presents the results of a combined experimental and analytical/computational study of viscoelastic cell deformation and detachment from poly-di-methyl-siloxane (PDMS) surfaces. Fluid mechanics and fracture ...
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Extended pulsated drug release from PLGA-based minirods
(Springer, 2017-02-07)The kinetics of degradation and sustained cancer drugs (paclitaxel (PT) and prodigiosin (PG)) release are presented for minirods (each with diameter of ~5 and ~6 mm thick). Drug release and degradation mechanisms were ...
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Analysis of Solar Radiation Data in Northern Ghana
(LAP Lambert Academic, 2012)Energy plays a significant role in life. Humans need energy to operate in industries, agriculture, transport and services. Due to increasing population and technological development, humans consume more energy than before, ...
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Design of Thermally Reliable Environmental Barrier Coating for a SiC/SiC Ceramic Matrix Composites
(2013)Silicon carbide-fiber-reinforced silicon carbide matrix composites (SiC/SiC CMCs) have been proven to possess greater high-temperature strength and durability. These materials are usually used in air breathing engines due ...
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Design of Locally Produced Activated Carbon Filter from Agricultural Waste for Water Purification
(2014-06)This paper presents basic design and fabrication of activated carbon filters from agricultural wastes (coconut and palm kernel shells) for water purification in the Northern Region of Ghana. The content of the activated ...
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Determination of Thin Film Thickness by Optical Simulation and RBS Techniques in Flexible Organic Photovoltaic Cells
(2013)This paper gives a computational analysis of thin film thickness using the "Optical" software with refractive index data and results from optical measurements of an Organic Photovoltaic (OPV) with Poly-3-hexylthiophene: ...
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