Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1985. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 82-97).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1984. / Typescript. Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 399-411).

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Thesis (Ph.D)--Chemistry and Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. / Committee Chair: Collard, David M.; Committee Member: García, Andrés J.; Committee Member: Tolbert, Laren; Committee Member: Wang, Yadong; Committee Member: Weck, Marcus. Part of the SMARTech Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Collection.

The goal of this thesis was to create a novel stable water-soluble azo polymer with photoswitchable properties, which was to be used as a scaffold in directing neuron growth. The new polymer, PDR2, was synthesized and extensively characterized to understand its physical and chemical properties, as well as to ascertain the structure. Characterization techniques included nuclear magnetic resonance, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, absorption spectroscopy, and ellipsometry. The photoresponsive properties of the polymer were then studied by examining quantum yields and birefringence, and the variation of these properties with humidity was examined, after being deposited onto thin films using layer-by-layer self-assembly. Quantum yields were found to increase with humidity up to a maximum determined to be at approximately 30% relative humidity, and were then found to decrease with increasing humidity. This was thought to be due to a combination of factors including plasticization and the formation of water clusters. Birefringence experiments revealed that the thin films did not produce a stable birefringence state. Many factors, including low azo content in the polymer, interaction with polymer side groups, and the mobility of polyelectrolyte multilayers were thought to contribute to these results.

Thesis ( Ph.D.)--Cleveland State University, 2009. / Abstract. Title from PDF t.p. (viewed on July 22, 2009). Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-160). Available online via the OhioLINK ETD Center and also available in print.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1984. / Typescript. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 87-94).

Thesis (M. S.)--Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2009. / Committee Chair: Mark G. Allen; Committee Member: Elliot L. Chaikof; Committee Member: Ionnis (John) Papapolymerou; Committee Member: Maysam Ghovanloo; Committee Member: Oliver Brand.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1985. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 202-218).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Akron, Dept. of Chemistry, 2006. / "May, 2006." Title from electronic dissertation title page (viewed 09/16/2006). Advisor, Daniel J. Smith; Committee members, Michael J. Taschner, Kim C. Calvo, Chrys Wesdemiotis, Darrell H. Reneker; Department Chair, Michael J. Taschner; Dean of the College, Ronald F. Levant; Dean of the Graduate School, George R. Newkome. Includes bibliographical references.