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Defect Engineering and Doping of 2D Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: A First-Principles Study
The foundation of the electronic industry is based on n-type and p-type semiconductor materials, which is obtained by the ubiquitously present point defects. The presence of defects affects the electronic and optoelectronic ... -
Design and Development of Microstereolithography (MSL) System and Its Applications in Microfabrication of Polymer and Ceramic Structures
(2017-11-30)In the present era where MEMS (Micro Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology is in¬evitable from the perspective of applications in non-silicon based micro-devices (such as biosensors, microfluidics, microvalves etc.), it ... -
Designed Synthesis and Electron Microscopy Investigation of Layered Materials Hybrids for Targeted Applications
Post-discovery and advancement in graphene, the field of layered materials, have gained enormous research interest. These materials have unique and diverse range of properties. Layered materials further provide an opportunity ... -
Designing Metallo-Supramolecular Assemblies for Biomimetic Catalysis and Environmental Sustainability
Molecular self-assembly is ubiquitous in nature and plays a vital role in the emergence and maintenance of life. For example, DNA strands self-assemble into a double helix that stores genetic information. Likewise, ... -
Determining Functional Parameters of Hybrid Catalysts for Sustainable Energy Storage and Conversion Applications
Generating global-scale sustainable energy systems and preserving our environment for the future at the same time are the biggest challenges. Therefore, the search for diverse energy sources which will reduce our dependency ... -
"Developing Device Quality Vanadium Dioxide Thin Films for Infrared Applications"
(2018-01-04)Vanadium oxides are being used as the thermal sensing layer because of their applications in infrared detectors. They have high temperature coefficient of resistance, favorable electrical resistance and compatibility with ... -
Development of CMOS-Compatible, Microwave-Assisted Solution Processing of Nanostructured Zine Ferrite Films for Gigahertz Circuits
(2018-04-16)The development of radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), especially the dream of integrating analog, digital and radio frequency (RF) components on the same chip that is commonly known as System-on-a-Chip (SoC), is ... -
Development Of Materials For High Emission Density Electron Emitters For Microwave Tube Applications
(2009-06-17)Microwave tubes are the choice of a wide range of high power and millimeter wave applications in radar, electronic warfare and communication systems. Advances in these devices are due to device innovation, improved modeling, ... -
Development of Multifunctional Biomaterials and Probing the Electric Field Stimulated Cell Functionality on Conducting Substrates : Experimental and Theoretical Studies
(2018-02-28)Materials with appropriate combinations of multifunctional properties (strength, toughness, electrical conductivity and piezoelectricity) together with desired biocompatibility are promising candidates for biomedical ... -
Development of multifunctional polydimethylsiloxane-based polyurethanes as an ‘off-the-shelf’ alloplastic platform for urological reconstruction
Over 400 million patients suffer from urinary bladder-associated physiological disorders globally, which often necessitate surgical intervention for a reconstructive procedure. The current gold standard for bladder ... -
Development of novel bionanocomposites for musculoskeletal reconstruction applications
With an increase in the aging population worldwide, a surge in demand for joint replacement has been observed. It has been anticipated that by 2030, the demand for primary total hip joint replacement (THR) will increase ... -
Development of Polyethylene Grafted Graphene Oxide Reinforced High Density Polyethylene Bionanocomposites
(2018-05-22)The uniform dispersion of the nano fillers without agglomeration in a polymeric matrix is widely adapted for the purpose of mechanical properties enhancement. In the context to biomedical applications, the type and amount ... -
Developmental Strategies to Address Prosthetic Infection and Magneto-Responsive Biomaterials for Orthopaedic Applications
(2018-05-16)The issue of prosthetic infection leading to implant failure due to the formation of bacterial biofilms on biomaterial surfaces has been widely recognized as a major issue, often leading to revision surgery. The growing ... -
Dielectric Titanate Ceramics : Contributions From Uncommon Substituents And Microstructural Modifications
(2009-03-02)This thesis deals with the investigations on the dielectric properties of polycrystalline ceramics having uncommon substitutions in barium titanate and other related phases of BaTiO3-CaTiO3, MgTiO3-CaTiO3 and MgTiO3-BaTiO3 ... -
Directing cellular differentiation using biophysical cues on multifunctional biomaterial platforms for neural and osteochondral applications
World health organization (WHO) has recognized multiple degenerative diseases as the leading causes of mortality, globally. The drugs-based clinical treatment of chronic degenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis, ... -
Dissimilar Hetero-Interfaces with Group III-A Nitrides : Material And Device Perspectives
(2017-10-31)Group III-A nitrides (GaN, AlN, InN and alloys) are materials of considerable contemporary interest and currently enable a wide variety of optoelectronic and high-power, high-frequency electronic applications. All of these ... -
A Dynamical Approach to Plastic Deformation of Nano-Scale Materials : Nano and Micro-Indentation
(2017-11-22)Recent studies demonstrate that mechanical deformation of small volume systems can be significantly different from those of the bulk. One such interesting length scale dependent property is the increase in the yield stress ...