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Surface characterization of textiles for optimization of functional polymeric nano-capsule attachment
(Carl Hanser Verlag, 2019-09)Surface properties of textiles play an essential role in their functionalization with micro/nanometer-sized polymeric capsules containing active agents that can provide controlled release. The attached capsules provide ... -
Surface waves and atomic force microscope probe-particle near-field coupling: discrete dipole approximation with surface interaction
(Optics InfoBase, 2010-10)Evanescent waves on a surface form due to the collective motion of charges within the medium. They do not carry any energy away from the surface and decay exponentially as a function of the distance. However, if there is ... -
Surfactant mediated slurry formulations for Ge CMP applications
(Cambridge University Press, 2013)In this study, slurry formulations in the presence of self-assembled surfactant structures were investigated for Ge/SiO2 CMP applications in the absence and presence of oxidizers. Both anionic (sodium dodecyl sulfate-SDS) ... -
Swelling phenomenon in rubber weatherstrip manufacturing under real process conditions imposed in a commercial extrusion line
(Springer, 2023-01-06)We investigated the swelling under different process and boundary conditions in a commercial weatherstrip extrusion line. For the experimental investigations, we used two extrusion-dies and three compounds. An in-situ laser ... -
Synthetic jet cooling technology for electronics thermal management - A critical review
(IEEE, 2021-08)Effective removal of excess heat from electronics equipment is the key to its intended functionality. A Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) hard problem is proposed in microtechnologies for the air-cooled ... -
T-matrix method for modelling optical tweezers
(Taylor & Francis, 2011)We review the use of the T-matrix description of scattering, or the T-matrix method, for the calculation of optical forces and torques, especially for the computational modelling of optical tweezers. We consider both simple ... -
Tailoring silica nanotribology for CMP slurry optimization: Ca2+ cation competition in C12TAB mediated lubrication
(ACS, 2010-04-12)Self-assembled surfactant structures at the solid/liquid interface have been shown to act as nanoparticulate dispersants and are capable of providing a highly effective, self-healing boundary lubrication layer in aqueous ... -
Temperature-dependent particle stability behavior and its effect on radiative transfer in water/SiO2 nanofluids
(Yildiz Technical University, 2021-09)Radiative transfer is one of the methods of energy transport that includes in a wide range of applications and we feel it in our daily lives. Thermal radiation transfer plays an effective role in the utilization of renewable ... -
Tepki kuvveti gözetleyici tabanlı tork kontrolü
(Gazi Üniversitesi, 2021-12)In this article, a reaction force observer-based torque controller was designed and experimentally implemented to a non-backdrivable actuator unit. Torque control is of importance when considering physical human-robot ... -
Thermal and optical characterization of white and blue multi-chip LED light engines
(IEEE, 2021)A clear understanding of thermal characteristics for light emitting diodes (LEDs) is at the center of attention for lighting industry. Especially accurate evaluation of the junction temperature of various light engines is ... -
Thermal and optical performance characterization of bare and phosphor converted LEDs through package level immersion cooling
(Elsevier, 2022-06-15)Increased demand for high flux electronics requires creative and affordable thermal management approaches to meet the performance and lifetime expectations. In the present study, optical and thermal improvements of a new ... -
Thermal and optical performance of eco-friendly silk fibroin proteins as a cavity encapsulation over LED systems
(ASME, 2015)The demand for high power LEDs for illumination applications is increasing. LED package encapsulation is one of most critical materials that affect the optical path of the generated light by LEDs, and may result in lumen ... -
Thermal enhancement of an LED light engine for automotive exterior lighting with advanced heat spreader technology
(ASME, 2016)In recent years, light emitting diodes (LEDs) have become an attractive technology for general and automotive illumination systems. LEDs have been preferable for automobile lighting due to its numerous advantages such as ... -
Thermal impacts on the performance of nanoscale-gap thermophotovoltaic power generators
(IEEE, 2011-06)The thermal impacts on the performance of nanoscale-gap thermophotovoltaic (nano-TPV) power generators are investigated using a coupled near-field thermal radiation, charge, and heat transport formulation. A nano-TPV device ... -
Thermal performance of a light emitting diode light engine for a multipurpose automotive exterior lighting system with competing board technologies
(ASME, 2017-06-12)In recent years, light emitting diodes (LEDs) have become an attractive technology for general and automotive illumination systems replacing old-fashioned incandescent and halogen systems. LEDs are preferable for automobile ... -
Thresholds for global existence and blow-up in a general class of doubly dispersive nonlocal wave equations
(Elsevier, 2014-01)In this paper we study the global existence and blow-up of solutions for a general class of nonlocal nonlinear wave equations with power-type nonlinearities, View the MathML source, where the nonlocality enters through two ... -
Topology optimization of an anti roll bar of a heavy commercial truck for vehicle dynamics and durability
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2019)Meeting the stringent requirements on fuel economy and emissions is still a challenge for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). In this study, we consider the light weighting opportunities of a heavy commercial ... -
Topology optimization of constrained and unconstrained damping layers
(Canadian Acoustical Association, 2019)Damping is an effective way of suppressing mechanical vibrations. Passive constrained and unconstrained layer damping patches are often used in the industry as damping solution for vibrations and acoustics problems. In ... -
Topology optimization-based design and development of a compact actuator with a high torque-to-weight ratio for quadrupeds
(IEEE, 2022)This paper presents the design, development, and testing procedures for a compact actuator with a high torque-to-weight ratio, generally aimed to actuate legged robots, e.g., quadrupeds. The main goal of designing the ... -
Torque and variable stiffness control for antagonistically driven pneumatic muscle actuators via a stable force feedback controller
(IEEE, 2015)This paper describes a novel controller that is capable of simultaneously controlling torque and variable stiffness in real-time, for actuators with antagonistically driven pneumatic artificial muscles (PAMs). To this end, ...
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