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Theoretical and Computational Modeling of an Implantable Biomedical Device for Localized Hyperthermia and Drug Delivery
(2011-10-24)
The advent of nanotechnology together with Biomedical Microelectro-Mechanical Systems (BioMEMS) for improved efficacy in treatment of cancer has resulted in the development of an implantable biomedical device for localized ...
Effects of Stretching on Flexible Organic Electronic Structures
(2011-12-15)
This work presents the responses of optical properties and mechanical failure of layers of stretchable organic electronic structures under tension using
analytical, simulations, and experimental techniques. The interfacial ...
Theoretical and Computational Modeling of the Effects of Electromagnetic Field on the Plasmodium Falciparum
(2011-12-15)
The study explores the potential effects of the remote application of cyclic magnetic field to the female anopheles mosquitoes that carry malaria parasites. The goal is to develop a theoretical basis that can guide the ...
Modelling of Contact and Adhesion at Interfaces in Bulk Heterojunction Solar Cells
(2011-12-15)
The study of the structures and properties of organic materials for organic photovoltaic (OPV) applications and their interrelationships is a rapidly growing field of research, involving interdisciplinary efforts at the ...
Effects of Bending on the Optoelectronic Properties and Failure Mechanism in Organic Photovoltaics
(2011-12-15)
This research investigates the effects of bending on the electrical, optical, structural and mechanical properties of flexible organic photovoltaic (OPV) cells. Bulk heterojunction organic solar cells were fabricated on ...
Implantable Biomems Devices for Localized Breast Cancer Drug Delivery
(2011-12-15)
Implantable Bio-Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (BioMEMS) represent a new class of devices that can provide localized cancer drug delivery by the combined effect of chemotherapy and hyperthermia which gives it an advantage ...
Modeling of Cold Welding and Lamination of Organic and Hybrid Organic /INORGANIC Structures
(2011-12-15)
This research work presents the results of analytical studies of effects of pressure and adhesion energy on the interfacial properties of cold welded and laminated surfaces in organic and Hybrid Organic/Inorganic electronic ...
Abrasive Wear Studies of Pack Cyanided Mild Steel (PCMS)
(2011-12-15)
This work aimed at using processed cassava leaves to pack cyanide mild steel (MS) under different treatment conditions and investigating the wear properties of the pack cyanided mild steel (PCMS). Pack cyaniding (PC) of a ...
Biosynthesis of Magnetic Nanoparticles for Cancer Detection and Treatment
(2011-12-15)
Chemical and physical methods for the synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles for cancer detection and treatment often involve toxic chemicals, high cost and the formation of non-stable nanoparticles. This prompted the development ...
Bacterial Remediation of Polyethylene
(2011-12-15)
Improper disposal of commodity plastics e.g. polyethylene (PE) in the environment causes land pollution, soil infertility, is unsightly and poses dangers to plant and animal life. The current effort describes the bacteria ...