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Synthesis, Characterization and Modeling of Porous Copolymer Particles
(University of Waterloo, 2007-05-11)Hydrogels are polymeric materials that have three-dimensional polymeric networks, which are able to absorb and retain a large amount of water within their structures without being dissolved. Among the synthetic hydrogel, ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Polymerization Kinetic Study of Long Chain Branched Polyolefins Made with Two Single-Site Catalysts
(University of Waterloo, 2011-07-20)Recent advances in polyolefin manufacture have focused on the production of differentiated commodity polyolefins, specialty polyolefins, and polyolefins hybrids. What differentiates these new polyolefin types from commodity ... -
Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Nanothermites for Joining
(University of Waterloo, 2013-06-19)Thermite reactions were well studied in the past few decades; however, implementation of these reactions with nanoscale components is a new interest for today’s researchers both for military and civil industries. Nanothermites ... -
Synthesis, Characterization, and Reactivity of Tricarbastannatranes
(University of Waterloo, 2016-06-16)The synthesis of a series of tricarbastannatrane complexes is described, and the structure of ionic triptych complexes [N(CH2CH2CH2)3Sn](BF4), [N(CH2CH2CH2)3Sn](SbF6), [N(CH2CH2CH2)3Sn]4[(SbF6)3Cl], [(N(CH2CH2CH2)3Sn)2OH ... -
Synthesis, Characterization, Chemical Reduction and Biological Application of Graphene Oxide
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-03)As an atomic layer of sp2-hybridized carbon atoms closely packed in a honeycomb lattice, graphene has been attracting increasing attention since its discovery in 2004 due to its extraordinary physicochemical properties. ... -
Synthesis, Crystal Structure and Performance of Solid Electrolytes for Lithium and Sodium Solid-State Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2022-03-08)The world is realizing the significance of clean energy technologies for green house gas emission reduction. To pave the path to electrification across multiple sectors including transportation, quality energy storage ... -
Synthesis, Electrochemistry and Solid-Solution Behaviour of Energy Storage Materials Based on Natural Minerals
(University of Waterloo, 2013-04-15)Polyanionic compounds have been heavily investigated as possible electrode materials in lithium- and sodium-ion batteries. Chief among these is lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) which adopts the olivine structure and has ... -
Synthesis, Fabrication of Graphene Oxide Membranes, and Controlling Their Diffusion by Thermal Reduction
(University of Waterloo, 2016-02-29)Graphene and graphene oxide have many applications in different fields such as electronic devices, electrochemical energy storage, catalysis, polymer composite, and liquid crystal devices. Oxidation of graphite to graphite ... -
Synthesis, Structure and Electrochemistry of Positive Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Magnesium and Lithium Ion Batteries: Mechanistic Investigations
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-12)To meet the requirements for high energy density storage systems, rechargeable batteries based on the “beyond lithium ion” technologies have been widely investigated. The magnesium battery is a promising candidate benefiting ... -
Synthesis, Structure and Properties of Sodium and Lithium All-Solid-State Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Battery Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2020-06-01)All-solid-state batteries have received a keen interest as emerging attractive alternatives to conventional liquid electrolyte cells, because of their potential in improving battery safety and electrochemical properties. ... -
A Synthetic Biology Approach to Bacteria Mediated Tumor Targeting
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-22)Development of a drug delivery agent that selectively targets and destroys tumor cells with minimal toxicity to normal tissues is a major challenge in cancer therapy. It has been known for more than 60 years that anaerobic ... -
Synthetic Correlated Diffusion Imaging for Prostate Cancer Detection and Risk Assessment
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-31)Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most common form of cancer among men worldwide and the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in 112 countries. While the overall 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer is very ... -
Synthetic, Mechanistic and Theoretical Studies Related to the Kinamycin Antibiotics
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-16)The synthesis of an isosteric-isoelectronic analogue of prekinamycin, an N-cyanobenzo[b]carbazoloquinone 2.1, is described. The key steps include a Vilsmeier-Haack formylation, a regioselective bromination, a Buchwald-Hartwig ... -
Syntrophic interactions between anode-respiring bacteria and non-anode-respiring bacteria in microbial electrochemical cells
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-19)Microbial electrochemical cells (MECs), a promising technology for recovering value-added products from waste biomass and wastewater, require syntrophic interactions between anode-respiring bacteria (ARB) and non-ARB for ... -
Syntrophic Waters: A Vision for (Co-)Productive Marine Conservancy
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-28)The twentieth century witnessed a dietary shift in Japan, which resulted in greater consumption of exotic seafood species that occupy high trophic levels. This, along with the industrialisation of commercial fisheries and ... -
System and plankton metabolism in the lower Grand River, Ontario
(University of Waterloo, 2008-12-23)Currently our understanding of both system and phytoplankton metabolism in large rivers is somewhat limited. Knowledge of the metabolic balance in such systems is necessary not only for proper management of the river itself, ... -
System Development and Evaluation of a Social Robot as a Public Speaking Rehearsal Coach
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-11)Skills are developed through practice and rehearsal. Mastery and leadership often arise from dedicated effort. Among the skills that demand ongoing attention and practice, public speaking holds a crucial place. It is a ... -
A System for Ocular Surface Temperature Measurement Using Infrared Thermography
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-20)Background: Ocular surface temperature (OST) is affected by changes in the physiology of the eye caused by normal homeostasis, environmental changes, or systemic and local disease. OST can help a physician to diagnose eye ... -
System Identification and Adaptive Compensation of Friction in Manufacturing Automation Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2013-09-25)Industrial demands for more efficient machine tool systems have been significantly increased. In order to obtain high performance machine tool systems, researchers are focused on enhancing functioning of various components ... -
System Identification and Adaptive Control of Planar Cable Robots
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-23)Cable-based robots generally perform better than other parallel robots with rigid links in terms of wider workspace and higher acceleration of end-effector because of light weight of robot links. Cable robots allow easy ...