Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2001. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Please refer to fulltext for abstract / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Sien asb volteks vir opsomming.

Within solid-state chemistry, coordination polymers have gained interest for use in various applications such as sensing, catalysis, display technology, hydrogen storage, etc. The use of lanthanide ions in these materials provides a mean of exploring how structure may affect luminescence efficiency. In this study, the photophysics of several lanthanide benzenecarboxylates was studied. This data combined with data from other coordination polymers created in our lab indicate that the established guidelines for producing highly efficient materials may not correlate directly from solution to the solid state and that structure may also play a role. / by Jessica Montressa Clark. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2013. / Includes bibliography. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / System requirements: Adobe Reader.

Titanium matrix composites have been extensively evaluated for their potential to replace conventional superalloys in high temperature structural applications, with significant weight-savings while maintaining comparable mechanical properties. The purpose of this investigation is the evaluation of a gamma titanium aluminide alloy with nominal composition Ti-46.5Al-4(Cr,Nb,Ta,B)at.% as a matrix material for use in intermediate temperature applications (400-800㩠in future aerospace transportation systems, as very light-weight structures are needed for cost and weight reduction goals. Mechanical characterization testing was performed over the potential usable temperature range (21-800㩮 Thermal expansion behavior was evaluated, as thermal mismatch of the constituents is an expected problem in composites employing this matrix material. Monotonic testing was conducted on rolled sheet material samples to obtain material properties. The alloy exhibited good strength and stiffness retention at elevated temperatures, as well as improved toughness. Monotonic testing was also conducted on specimens exposed to elevated temperatures to determine the degradation effects of high temperature exposure and oxidation. The exposure did not significantly degrade the alloy properties at elevated temperatures; however, room temperature ductility decreased. Analytical modeling using AGLPLY software was conducted to predict the residual stress state after composite consolidation as well as the potential mechanical behavior of [0]4 laminates with a 㭍ET matrix. Silicon carbide (Ultra-SCS) and alumina (Nextel 610) fibers were selected as potential reinforcing materials for the analysis. High residual stresses were predicted due to the thermal mismatch in the materials. Laminates with Nextel 610 fibers were found to offer the better potential for a composite in this comparison as they provide a better thermal match. Coupons of SCS-6/㭍ET were manufactured with different volume fractions (10% and 20%). Both manufacturing attempts resulted in transverse cracking in the matrix from the residual thermal stress.

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Thesis (Ph.D.) -- McMaster University, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references. Also available via World Wide Web.

Orientador: Itamar Ferreira / Dissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecanica / Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-14T09:06:17Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Cazetta_JoseRoberto.pdf: 4497773 bytes, checksum: b712ca165319b331601bb3ff49914861 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009 / Resumo: Ao longo da história dos elevadores as suas respectivas portas passaram por muitas fases de desenvolvimento, desde a sua não utilização até modelos que poderiam acarretar perigo ao usuário. Atualmente os modelos de painéis de portas são seguros, porém de maneira geral, ainda utilizam processos produtivos tradicionais para efetuar a união mecânica entre os componentes, fazendo uso da soldagem. Este trabalho tem por objetivo desenvolver um conjunto painel metálico aplicando os processos de colagem e rebitagem em concomitância na união dos seus componentes, e demonstrar também a sua viabilidade em ser uma alternativa ao conjunto painel soldado. Para isso foram manufaturados dois conjuntos de painéis e seus componentes tiveram as mesmas dimensões e geometrias, diferenciando somente no processo produtivo, pois um teve os seus componentes unidos por meio da soldagem MIG e no outro painel aplicou-se fita adesiva VHB e rebites de aço inoxidável na união de seus componentes. A legitimação da alternativa entre processos se fez por meio da análise comparativa dos dados obtidos em dois diferentes ensaios executados nos painéis, sendo um deles de flexão, ou seja, consiste em aplicar uma carga de 300N perpendicular à face frontal do painel e em seu ponto mais vulnerável. O outro ensaio foi submeter os painéis a esforços de torção, por meio da aplicação de uma carga de 500N durante cinco minutos. Os resultados dos ensaios demonstraram que o conjunto painel soldado tem a melhor rigidez comparativamente ao painel colado e rebitado, porém o painel colado e rebitado teve o melhor desempenho, em termo dos dois ensaios utilizados. / Abstract: Along the elevators' history its door has passed through many development phases since its no using of the doors by the ones which could cause injuries to the user. Nowadays the models of the doors panels are safe, however they still have used traditional productive processes (welding) to make the mechanical union among the components. The objective of this work is to develop a metallic panel applying the agglutinated and riveting processes in concomitance in the union of their components and also to demonstrate the viability as an alternative of the welded panel, so that two panels were manufactured and their components had the same dimensions and geometries, differing only on the productive process. One of them their components were jointed by welding MIG and the other one was applied VHB adhesive tape and stainless steel rivets for joining of their components. The legitimation of the alternative among processes was made by using the comparative analysis of the results obtained from two different tests executed on the panels. One of them consists to apply 300N perpendicular to the panel front face, in the more vulnerable point. It is the flexure test. The other test was to submit the panels to torsion efforts, by using the load application of 500N for five minutes. The results of the tests demonstrated that the welded panel has the best rigidity and the agglutinated and riveted panel had the best performance in terms of the used tests. / Universidade Estadual de Campi / Materiais e Processos de Fabricação / Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica

Low density polyethylene (LDPE) and Hytrel (a thermoplastic elastomer) were used as polymeric matrices in polymer + metal composites. The concentration of micrometric (Al, Ag and Ni) as well as nanometric particles (Al and Ag) was varied from 0 to 10 %. Composites were prepared by blending followed by injection molding. The resulting samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and focused ion beam (FIB) in order to determine their microstructure. Certain mechanical properties of the composites were also determined. Static and dynamic friction was measured. The scratch resistance of the specimens was determined. A study of the wear mechanisms in the samples was performed. The Al micro- and nanoparticles as well as Ni microparticles are well dispersed throughout the material while Ag micro and nanoparticles tend to form agglomerates. Generally the presence of microcomposites affects negatively the mechanical properties. For the nanoparticles, composites with a higher elastic modulus than that of the neat materials are achievable. For both micro- and nanocomposites it is feasible to lower the friction values with respective to the neat polymers. The addition of metal particles to polymers also improves the scratch resistance of the composites, particularly so for microcomposites. The inclusion of Ag and Ni particles causes an increase in the wear loss volume while Al can reduce the wear for both polymeric matrices.

The focus of this thesis is to develop lanthanide (Ln) luminescent materials through the exploration of coordination polymers and nanomaterials. Herein, dimethyl-3,4- furanedicarboxylate acid undergoes hydrolysis under hydrothermal conditions to form coordination polymers with lanthanide ions. The resulting coordination polymers exhibited luminescent properties, with quantum yields and lifetimes for the Eu-and Tb-CP of 1.14+-0.32% and 0.387=-0.0001 mx, and 3.33=-0.82% and 0.769=-0.006 ms, respectively. While the incorporation of lanthanides was not achieved in this work, progress toward the production of pure phase InP in the nanoregime has been made, using a low-cost, hydrothermal method. Through SEM and PXRD conflict, it is believed that pure INP particles with a size range of 58-81 nm were successfully synthesized. / by Natalie E. Greig. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2012. / Includes bibliography. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / System requirements: Adobe Reader.

Thesis (Sc.D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, 1979. / Vita. / Includes bibliographical references. / by Stuart Forster Cogan. / Thesis (Sc.D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering, 1979.