Physical methods
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This article, we present a thorough and straightforward hydrothermal method towards the production of reduced graphene oxide templated MIL-53(Fe) hybrids RGO@MIL-53(Fe). The structural characteristics of created hybrids were identified by using BET, FESEM, powder X-ray diffraction, and FTIR techniques. Methylene blue (MB) dye (a model water pollutant) was used to evaluate H2O2-assisted photo-catalytic efficiency of RGO@MIL-53(Fe).
9p dianmotminh02 03-05-2024 2 1 Download
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Brachytherapy is a form of radiotherapy in which radioactive sources are placed at short distances from, or even inside the target volume. The use of high dose rate brachytherapy is a widely accepted and clinically proven treatment for some stages of prostate cancer. The aim of this project was to investigate potential improvements on two of the most important aspects of high dose rate (HDR) and pulsed dose rate (PDR) prostate brachytherapy - prostate definition and treatment delivery verification.
121p runthenight05 01-03-2023 4 3 Download
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The purpose of the study is to quantify breast dose to reassure patients and staff that these understandings still apply. A combination of measurements and simulations were used to estimate absorbed breast dose. Gafchromic® XR-QA2 film was used to measure breast dose placed inside the RANDO® phantom in a series of controlled experiments. The RANDO® is an anthropomorphic phantom commonly used for dosimetry investigations. Gafchromic® XR QA2 film is a radiochromic film that changes colour when irradiated. Simulation is commonly used and readily available.
195p runthenight05 01-03-2023 6 3 Download
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The aim of this thesis was to investigate and characterise the effect on electron dosimetry that localising different forms of bolus, both approximately tissue equivalent and non tissue equivalent, in a non conventional, although reproducible locations, (ie not on the phantom surface). A series of experiments were derived to compare the differences in beam characteristics between the recognised conventional method of locating bolus on the surface to that of bolus supported by the Low Melting point Attenuator (LMA) Electron insert.
238p runthenight07 01-03-2023 4 4 Download
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Tensegrity is a structural system constructed of tensile cables and compressive bars. This thesis proposes several general methods for creating tensegrity structures. The author has developed new methods for creating specific tensegrity cells and the corresponding computer code. Furthermore, the author has constructed various physical models to validate the methods. A proposal for an observation tower on top of the Eureka building in Melbourne has also been devised by the author.
88p runthenight07 01-03-2023 4 3 Download
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The document will be structured as follows: In Chapter 2 outline the methodology, discussing the computational techniques used to evaluate the interaction energies and evaluating the construction of the TT and D3(BJ) correction terms. Chapter 3 attempts to establish a foundational understanding of how these methods model vdW interactions by evaluating the performance of the corrected and uncorrected HF and DFT methods in comparison with CCSD(T) energies for a selection of inert gas dimers, and simple molecule-molecule interactions.
63p runthenight04 02-02-2023 9 2 Download
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This research project "Prioritisation in infrastructure asset maintenance" aims to develop a reliable and accurate decision-making method for improving the maintenance prioritisation of irrigation infrastructure. The method should utilise agreed evaluation criteria, based on existing organisational policies and risk frameworks, and real-time data representing the physical condition of assets to prioritise them for maintenance.
172p runthenight04 02-02-2023 6 2 Download
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This thesis contributes to a better understanding of the relationship between residential energy efficiency and health. The thesis argues that residential energy efficiency improvements are complex interventions in complex socio‐technical systems.
765p runthenight04 02-02-2023 12 5 Download
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The thesis "Physical Activity, Acceptance and Mental Health in People with Alopecia Areata: The Use of a Mixed-methods Approach to Inform an Evidence-based Intervention" aimed to (1) investigate the relationship between PA, health-related QoL and mental health in people with AA; (2) identify factors that influence PA behaviours; and (3) implement an evidence-based intervention based on the outcomes of aims (1) and (2) designed to improve the mental health status in people with AA.
314p runordie3 06-07-2022 9 2 Download
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: Fluid vents in the Sea of Marmara were discovered and investigated by several studies. In this paper, a numerical model is created for the first time to determine the possible transport mechanism behind those fluid emissions at the seafloor. The finite volume method is used for numerical simulations by implementing a commercial finite volume code, ANSYS-Fluent. The thermal and physical rock properties used in our models are taken from previous studies.
11p tanmocphong 29-01-2022 7 1 Download
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Lithium (Li) is the lightest metal, has unique physicochemical properties and is the main component of lithium-ion batteries. Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries play a very important role in maximizing the performance of electric devices and vehicles. It is predicted that the metal and mineral demand for lithium-ion batteries will increase 56 times by 2050. In order to meet the increasing demand, in addition to known methods, lithium recovery from geothermal waters has become a very popular research subject.
13p tanmocphong 29-01-2022 24 2 Download
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The results show that the cerium oxide spherical nanoparticles built from primary nanoparticles with the average size of ~5 nm, exhibited dispersion and uniform size and shapes with their average particle diameter of ~50 nm in size. With such a good morphology, CeO2 material possessed good catalytic activity for the decomposition of methylene blue (MB), in which the material was synthesized at a hydrothermal temperature of 80 oC (CeO2-80) for the best MB decomposition performance.
10p meyerowitz 25-12-2021 4 0 Download
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This study analyses eccentrically stiffened sandwich thick plates with the core layer made of negative poisson material. The analytical method based on the first order shear deformation theory (FSDT) is applied to analyse dynamic response and vibration of the plates.
10p meyerowitz 25-12-2021 9 1 Download
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In this report, SERS substrates based on Ag-decorated TiO2 nanofibers electrospun on a glass substrate (Ag/TiO2/glass) were successfully prepared using electrospinning and photodeposition methods. XRD pattern demonstrated that the crystalline structure of TiO2 nanofibers (TiO2 NFs) consisted of both anatase and rutile phase.
9p meyerowitz 25-12-2021 9 0 Download
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In this paper, the Finite Element Method (in ANSYS) is used to investigate natural frequency of vibration and bending characteristics under varying pressure loads applied on the top skin when changing fundamental properties of some gradient configurations, including angular gradient, thickness gradient and functional gradient configurations of the auxetic plate with honeycomb structure.
17p meyerowitz 25-12-2021 6 0 Download
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Research purpose: Using computational chemistry methods to study the mechanism of hydrogenation CO on the transition metal catalyst systems of Ni, Cu, Co, bimetallic catalysts NiCu, CoCu and catalytic systems bearing cluster on oxide carriers: MgO, Al2O3 and activated carbon (AC); compare and clarify the role of catalyst centers in single or bimetallic catalyst systems; clarifies the role of carriers (MgO, Al2O3 and AC) in the hydrogenation of CO.
27p thebadguys 08-06-2021 22 4 Download
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Aims of the study: Building competence model of designing competency assessment tool for physics pre-service teacher, proposing pedagogical principles based on modern teaching viewpoints, from which apply them to developing the competence of designing competency assessment tool for physics pre-service teacher.
28p thebadguys 08-06-2021 24 3 Download
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Research purposes: Research to propose the structure of physics teaching competency (PTC), some measures for development and assessment of the levels of PTC of PPSs while teaching the PPM.
27p thebadguys 08-06-2021 31 4 Download
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Purpose: Using the density functional method (DFT) to find out the mechanism of CO2 hydrogenation reaction, the main product, by-products, the optimal reaction path, compare and evaluate the catalytic ability of the Ni5 cluster, Ni5/MgO, and Ni5/AC.
25p thebadguys 08-06-2021 12 3 Download
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The purpose of this thesis is to study and synthesize BiMO materials (M = V,Ti,Sn) by microwaveassisted chemical method, hydrothermal method, sol-gel method and evaluate their physical properties. The synthesized materials (Bi2Sn2O7 and Bi2Ti2O7) were investigated the photocatalytic activity in the decomposition of RhotaminB (RhB) under visible light.
28p thebadguys 08-06-2021 22 3 Download