Browsing PhD Theses by Issue Date
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Contributions to Iterative Algorithms for Nonlinear Equations in Banach Spaces
(2012-12-13)• Let H be a real Hilbert space. Let K, F : H → H be bounded, continuous and monotone mappings. Let {un }∞ and {vn }∞ be n=1 n=1 sequences in E defined iteratively from arbitrary u1 , v1 ∈ H by un+1 = un − βn (F un − ...
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Iterative Algorithms and Existence Theorems for Solutions of Nonlinear Equations in Banach Spaces.
(AUST, 2013-11-05)Let E be a q-uniformly smooth real Banach space and D be a nonempty, open and convex subset of E. Assume that T : D → CB(D) is a multi valued continuous (with respect to the Hausdorff metric), bounded and pseudo-contractive ...
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Nano and Micro-Particles for Breast Cancer Detection and Treatment
(2015-03-15)This dissertation shows the use of material science and engineering approaches in developing solutions to problems in the life science with focus in nano and micro-particles for the detection and treatment of cancer. It ...
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Pressure-Assisted Fabrication of Organic Light Emitting Devices
(2015-06-15)This dissertation presents an overview of the research work with the above caption. This research is divided into five major sections or parts. Part one deals with interfacial adhesion studies of the layers relevant to ...
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Implantable Composite Devices for the Localized Treatment of Breast Cancer
(2015-06-15)Current standard of care treatment modalities for early-stage breast cancer typically involve mastectomy or lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy to remove any residual cancer cells. Although mastectomy has a low ...
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Algorithms for Approximation of Solutions of Equations Involving Nonlinear Monotone-Type and Multi-Valued Mappings
(2015-07-13)It is well know that many physically significant problems in different areas of re- search can be transformed into an equation of the form Au = 0, (0.0.1) where A is a nonlinear monotone operator from a real Banach space ...
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Iterative Algorithms for Single-Valued and Multi-Valued Nonexpansive-Type Mappings in Real Lebesgue Spaces
(2015-07-15)Algorithms for single-valued and multi-valued nonexpansive-type mappings have continued to attract a lot of attentions because of their remarkable utility and wide applicability in modern mathematics and other reasearch ...
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Biodegradation and Recycling of Polyethylene into Composite Building Materials
(2015-07-19)This work presents the results of experimental and theoretical studies of the biodegradation of polyethylene, recycling of polyethylene into strong and tough earth-based composite building materials and the statistical ...
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Layered Composite thin Films for Cost Effective Transparent Organic Solar Cell Electrodes
(2015-08-20)In this dissertation two main themes are explored. In the first part some phenomenologies of light transport across the ZnO/Al/ZnO (ZAZ) thin film multilayer structures are investigated. The multilayered ZAZ thin film ...
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Implantable Biomedical Devices for Localized Breast Cancer Drug Delivery
(2015-10-15)This thesis focused on an implantable encapsulated structures that can deliver localized heating and controlled released of prodigiosin (PG) (a cancer drug) synthesized by bacteria (Serratia marcescens (subsp. marcescens)). ...
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On the Effect of Surface Texture and Nanoscale Surface Oxides on the Optical and Mechanical Properties of Silicon Single Crystals and MEMS Thin films
(2015-11-15)This dissertation presents the combined results of analytical, computational and experimental study of the effects of surface texture and nanoscale surface oxides on the optical and mechanical properties of silicon single ...
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Effects of Adhesion and Deformation on Stretchable Electronic Structures
(2015-11-15)This work presents the results of a combined experimental, computational and analytical study of the effects of adhesion and deformation on stretchable electronic structures. First, atomic force microscopy is used to measure ...
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Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Earth-Based Composites
(2015-11-23)This study presents the results of a combined experimental and theoretical study of the strength, fracture toughness and interfacial properties of natural fiber-reinforced earth-based composite materials. The composites, ...
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Contributions to the Control Theory of Some Partial Functional Integrodifferential Equations In Banach Spaces
(2016-01-15)This thesis is a contribution to Control Theory of some Partial Functional Integrodifferential Equations in Banach spaces. It is made up of two parts: controllability and existence of optimal controls. In the first part, ...
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Clay Ceramic Materials for Water Filtration: Properties, Processing and Performance
(2016-03-16)Ceramic water filters are promising household water treatment technology, as they are capable of removing waterborne pathogens and thereby reducing diarrheal disease. Flow rates are the main quality control criterion for ...
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Uncertainty Analysis in Simulation for Reservoir Management: Case Study from Niger Delta
(2016-04-13)Uncertainty analysis of flow performance predictions involves identifying significant reservoir parameters impacting the flow response. Uncertainty analysis often requires conducting large number of reservoir simulation ...
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Genetic Units Based Reservoir Characterization using a Normalized Pore Throat Radius for the Clastic System: Niger Delta as Field Case Study
(2016-12-12)Globally, 30–50% of hydrocarbon volumes in silici-clastic reservoirs are contained within the thin-bedded pay. In the Niger Delta deep water assets, over 30% of in-place volumes are found within the complex turbidites. The ...
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Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles for Breast Cancer Targeted Drug Delivery
(AUST, 2016-12-13)Although there have been significant efforts in breast cancer treatment over the past many decades, current therapeutic approaches are limited by non-specific systemic distribution, inadequate drug concentrations reaching ...
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Biosynthesis of Gold Nanoparticles for Breast Cancer Targeted Drug Delivery
(2016-12-23)Although there have been significant efforts in breast cancer treatment over the past many decades, current therapeutic approaches are limited by non-specific systemic distribution, inadequate drug concentrations ...
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New Frontiers for Solar Cells and Light Emitting Devices
(AUST, 2017-02-05)Solar energy, with its abundance and availability, would ultimately replace dwindling fossil fuel reserves in this new era of cleaner and more efficient energy as the world surges on to new technologies and horizons. This ...