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  1. 1. Multifunctional Glyconanomaterials : Applications in Biorecognition and Drug Delivery

    Author : Zhou Juan; Ramström Olof; Ravin Narain; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; glyconanomaterials; cellulose nanocrystals; chitin nanocrystals; mesoporous silica nanoparticles; lectin; biorecognition; drug delivery; bacteria; cytotoxicity; perfluorophenylazide; fluorescent dye; carbohydrate ligands.;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of three parts, which revolve around the fabrication of multifunctional glyconanomaterials (cellulose nanocrystals, chitin nanocrystals, mesoporous silica nanoparticles) and the development of their applications in biorecognition and nanomedicine.Part one presents a detailed introduction to glyconanomaterials, focusing on cellulose nanocrystals, chitin nanocrystals and mesoporous silica nanoparticles, including their general preparations, properties and applications. READ MORE

  2. 2. Integrated Communications and Thermal Management Systems for Microsystem-based Spacecraft : A Multifunctional Microsystem Approach

    Author : Henrik Kratz; Anders Rydberg; Johan Köhler; Pelle Rangsten; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Electronics; nanospacecraft; MST; MEMS; silicon; communication; thermal management; antenna; paraffin; PCM; multifunctional; microsystems; Elektronik; Electronics; Elektronik;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the potential of multifunctional silicon-based microsystems for advanced integrated nanospacecraft (AIN). Especially, multifunctional microsystems with the coexistant functions of communications and thermal management implemented in multilayer silicon stacks are approached with systems study. READ MORE

  3. 3. Multifunctional Carbon Foams by Emulsion Templating : Synthesis, Microstructure, and 3D Li-ion Microbatteries

    Author : Habtom Desta Asfaw; Kristina Edström; Leif Nyholm; John R. Owen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Battery; Carbon; Electrochemical; Electrodeposition; Emulsion; Energy; Exfoliation; Foam; Lithium; Microbattery; Multifunctional; Nanoparticles; Polyaniline; Polymer; Power; Sol-gel; Storage; Structured; Three-dimensional; Kemi med inriktning mot materialkemi; Chemistry with specialization in Materials Chemistry;

    Abstract : Carbon foams are among the existing electrode designs proposed for use in 3D Li-ion microbatteries. For such electrodes to find applications in practical microbatteries, however, their void sizes, specific surface areas and pore volumes need be optimized. READ MORE

  4. 4. Multifunctional composite materials : Design, manufacture and experimental characterisation

    Author : Tony Carlson; Emile Smith Greenhalgh; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Polymera konstruktionsmaterial; Polymeric Composite Materials;

    Abstract : The use of lightweight materials in structural applications is ever increasing. Today, lightweight engineering materials are needed to realise greener, safer and more competitive products. READ MORE

  5. 5. Lightweight multifunctional composites : An investigation into ion-inserted carbon fibres for structural energy storage, shape-morphing, energy harvesting & strain-sensing

    Author : Ross Harnden; Dan Zenkert; Paolo Ermanni; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Flyg- och rymdteknik; Aerospace Engineering;

    Abstract : The transport sector accounts for around 26% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union and United Kingdom. By reducing the mass of vehicles it is possible to reduce these emissions substantially.One way to reduce vehicle mass is to use multifunctional structures. READ MORE