Theses - Materials Science and Metallurgy
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Nanoscale electrical characterisation of nitride structures
(2018-10-20)To fully exploit the potential of gallium nitride (GaN) devices for optoelectronics and power electronic applications, the structures of device need to be investigated and optimized. In particular carrier densities, ... -
Effect of Calcium Phosphate Ceramic Architectural Features on the Self-Assembly of Microvessels In Vitro
(2018-09-03)One of the greatest obstacles to clinical translation of bone tissue engineering is the inability to effectively and efficiently vascularise scaffolds. This limits the size of defects that can be repaired, as blood perfusion ... -
Hydrogen embrittlement in nuclear and bearing applications: from quantum mechanics to thermokinetics and alloy design
(2018-11-24)Hydrogen embrittlement in ferrous and non-ferrous alloys is, and has been for over a century, a prominent issue within many sectors of industry. Despite this, the mechanisms by which hydrogen embrittlement occurs and the ... -
Novel Functional Polymeric Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting Applications
(2019-05-18)Polymer-based piezoelectric and triboelectric generators form the basis of well-known energy harvesting methods that are capable of transforming ambient vibrational energy into electrical energy via electrical polarization ...
