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Simulation of Inherent Curvature in Thin Film Rings
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)
One of the most significant challenges in materials science and engineering is to create materials with tailored surface properties that can be controlled and optimized for specific applications. A common problem in this ...
Proton dynamics in ultrathin GdO𝑥H𝑦 films for magneto-ionics
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2023-06)
Dynamic tuning of materials properties with simple voltage control is desirable for a variety of applications, from magnetic memory, to neuromorphic computing, to solid state pixels and optical circuit components. Metal ...
Egyptian Blue Pigment: An Examination of Effects on Luminescence from the Partial Replacement of Cu with Mg, and the Optimization of Atomic Imaging to Prevent Sample Damage
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
This research examines the correlation between Egyptian blue pigment luminescence and magnesium inclusions, in addition to atomic imaging of ancient Egyptian blue. Egyptian blue (CaCuSi4O10 crystals and a flux matrix) was ...
Processing and Optical Uses of Van der Waals Layered Materials
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2022-05)
This thesis is mainly divided into two parts: processing and optical uses of (1) transition metal dichalcogenides and (2) group IV-VI monochalcogenides. Wefirst study processing of large-area polycrystalline MoS₂ and TiS₂ ...
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 ...
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 ...