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Designing Macromolecules using Machine Learning and Simulations
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
The near-infinite number of possible macromolecules, arising from the combinations of monomers, linkages, and their topological arrangement, contributes to the ubiquity and indispensability of macromolecules. However, such ...
Nanoparticle Self-Assembly for the Synthesis and Processing of Ordered Nanocomposite Solids
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
Nanoparticle self-assembly has emerged in recent years as a promising strategy for generating nanocomposite materials, with a focus on developing methods that are capable of controlling structure and composition at the ...
Integrated photonic devices for spectroscopic chemical detection
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020)
Chemical sensing systems realized with photonic components integrated on traditional semiconductor substrates have emerged as a promising technology for remote sensing applications that require low cost, low power consumption, ...
Computational Studies of Bio-Inspired Synthetic Random Heteropolymers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
Biological heteropolymers, such as proteins and nucleic acids, work together to execute the vast suite of tasks which ultimately enable life. These capabilities, particularly enzymatic function, are incredibly attractive ...
Activity and Stability Design Principles of Transition Metal Compounds for Decarbonization
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
Enabling sustainability while mitigating the ever-increasing carbon dioxide emissions is one of the most significant challenges of our time. A key element in achieving these goals lies in developing renewable energy ...
Development of Solution-Processed Stable Silver Nanowire Networks for Transparent Electrodes
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
The continued use of indium tin oxide (ITO) as a transparent electrode for next generation optoelectronic devices will face severe challenges, including the scarcity of raw materials, high cost of processing, and lack of ...
Design of ultra-robust supramolecular assemblies and their application to water treatment
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
Molecular self-assembly offers a powerful bottom-up approach to producing small molecule nanostructures with high surface areas, tunable surface chemistries, and pristine internal order. Conventionally, the dynamic nature ...
Design, Development, and Study of New High-Throughput Biodegradation Test for Polymers
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-09)
The rise of plastic pollution requires an urgent response. The substitution of long-lasting commodity plastics with biodegradable alternatives has been a thoroughly researched solution. Unfortunately, current biodegradation ...
Novel optical sensors for chemical and biological applications
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2019)
Optical sensors have attracted a lot of interest due to their increased performance and ability to perform chemical identification through spectroscopy. Integrated sensors present the additional advantages of compactness ...
Effects of Crystalline Anisotropy on Solid-state Dewetting
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
Solid-state dewetting is the process by which micro– and nano–scale films, wires, and other fabricated structures on a substrate evolve toward geometries which reduce the overall surface free energy of the system. This ...