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Methodologies For Automated Microassembly
(Mechanical Engineering, 2008-08-08)
The development of micromachining technologies has provided wide applications in micro sensing and actuation. However, most of the demonstrated devices are selectively constructed by fabrication processes that are limited ...
An Experimental Study On Thermal Bonding Effects Of PMMA Based Micro-devices Using Hot Embossing
(Mechanical Engineering, 2008-08-08)
Basic configuration and functioning of various subsystems of a developed HEMM system for thermal bonding are discussed. The bond strength and micro channel geometry degradations dependence on controlled process parameters ...
Proteomic Strategies For Investigation Of Protein/ligand And Peptide/ligand Non-covalent Interactions By Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry
(Chemistry & Biochemistry, 2008-08-08)
Through universal proteomic methods and electrospray ionization-mass spectrometry (ESI-MS), multiple molecular recognition strategies were investigated as a prospective complementary tool for investigating protein-ligand ...
Cytotoxicity Evaluation Of Temperature Sensitive Poly(n-isopropylacrylamide) Nanoparticles For Drug Delivery
(Biomedical Engineering, 2008-09-17)
The objective of this research project was to develop temperature sensitive poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPA) nanoparticles for drug delivery applications. These nanoparticles were formulated by a radical polymerization ...
Targeted Drug Delivery To Human Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells Using Biodegradable Nanoparticles
(Biomedical Engineering, 2008-09-17)
Restenosis is a common problem that can occur in angioplasty patients. In order to reduce the restentosis rate, various treatments such as glucocorticoids and drug eluting stents have been used for angioplasty patients. ...
Chiral Recognition And Binding Constant Determination In Monovalent And Bivalent Systems Using Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry
(Chemistry & Biochemistry, 2008-09-17)
Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) is a soft ionization method which is capable of transferring weakly bound host-guest noncovalent complexes from the solution phase to the gas phase. This capability makes ...
Trends Of Vehicular Emissions For Clean Air Associates Precombustion Retrofit Device
(Civil & Environmental Engineering, 2008-04-22)
The research study objective was to find if there was any reduction in onboard exhaust emissions from a light duty passenger car (2007 Dodge Charger) with a Clean Air Catalytic Converter manufactured by Clean Air Associates, ...
A symbiotic relationship between mid century modern masters: The collaborative works of Arthur and Marie Berger, landscape architects, and O'Neil Ford, architect
(Landscape Architecture, 2008-04-22)
Landscape Architects Marie and Arthur Berger were partners as well as husband and wife. The pair began practicing in Dallas, Texas after their marriage in 1946. Marie Monica Harbeck graduated from the University of Oregon ...
Global Outsourcing In Landscape Architecture: A Study Of Current And Future Trends And Effects
(Landscape Architecture, 2008-04-22)
Inspired by the rapidly emerging trends and developments in design-related professions, this thesis researches one of the most significant outcomes of globalization: global outsourcing. The last decade has witnessed a ...
The Search For Appropriate Form: The Relationship Between Landscape Architecture And Art In Three Time Periods
(Landscape Architecture, 2008-09-17)
Art and landscape architecture are both a means through which man can explore the natural world around him; they provide an opportunity for self expression and reflection. This thesis is based on the hypothesis that several ...