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Volume 12: Micro and Nano Systems, Parts A and B
Micro and Nano Systems
Applied Mechanics and Materials
Finite Element Approach to Model Displacement Control of Smart Beams Using Photostrictive Optical Actuators
IMECE 2009; 7-17https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10757
Topics:
Actuators
,
Displacement
,
Finite element analysis
,
Thin films
,
Boundary-value problems
,
Ceramics
,
Circuits
,
Computational methods
,
Convection
,
Design
Finite Element Thermal Analysis for Microscale Laser Joining of Nanoscale Coatings of Titanium on Glass/Polyimide System
IMECE 2009; 19-24https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10776
Topics:
Coatings
,
Finite element analysis
,
Glass
,
Joining
,
Lasers
,
Microscale devices
,
Nanoscale phenomena
,
Thermal analysis
,
Titanium
,
Biomaterials
Interface Effects in Strained Thin Films
IMECE 2009; 71-75https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12539
Topics:
Thin films
,
Dislocations
,
Crystals
,
Film thickness
,
Metallic thin films
,
Optoelectronic devices
,
Semiconductor industry
,
Thread
On-Chip Young’s Modulus Characterization of the Effect of Phosphorus Heavy Doping on Polysilicon Thin Films
IMECE 2009; 77-83https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13083
Topics:
Polysilicon
,
Thin films
,
Young's modulus
,
Manufacturing
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Stress
,
Contact resistance
,
Design
,
Materials properties
,
Modeling
Characterization and Reliability of MEMS and NEMS
Measuring the Temperature of Topology Optimized Electrothermal Microgrippers Using Raman Spectroscopy
IMECE 2009; 101-104https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12932
Topics:
Raman spectroscopy
,
Temperature
,
Topology
,
Electrodes
,
Design
,
Finite element analysis
,
Heating
,
Actuators
,
Engineering simulation
,
Finite element model
Computational Studies on Nanostructures and MEMS
Dynamic Pull-In Instability of Initially Curved Microbeams
IMECE 2009; 113-118https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10158
Topics:
Microbeams
,
Buckling
,
Finite element model
Simulation Studies of Micro-Scale Gas Pumps Driven by Isolated Heating Elements Induced Thermal Creep Flows
IMECE 2009; 143-150https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10856
Topics:
Creep
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Heating
,
Microscale devices
,
Pumps
,
Simulation
,
Temperature gradient
,
Compressors
,
Pressure
,
Simulation results
Numerical Simulation of Synthetic Microstructured Fibrillar Adhesive Pads
IMECE 2009; 173-177https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12846
Topics:
Adhesives
,
Computer simulation
,
Adhesion
,
Fibers
,
Synthetic adhesives
,
Fluctuations (Physics)
,
Mechanical properties
,
Modeling
,
Polyester fibers
,
Uncertainty
Design, Fabrication, Dynamics, and Control of Micro and Nano Systems
Thermal Analysis of a Microfluidic Preconcentrator for Portable Micro Gas Analysis Systems
Z. Jay Cao, Aaron J. Knobloch, Wei-Cheng Tian, Stacey J. Kennerly, Nannan Chen, Mark A. Shannan, Rich Masel
IMECE 2009; 187-192https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10342
Topics:
Design
,
Energy consumption
,
Gas chromatography
,
Metals
,
Microfluidics
,
Modeling
,
Silicon
,
Temperature
,
Temperature control
,
Thermal analysis
Optimal Sliding Mode Control of AFM Tip Vibration and Position During Manipulation of a Nanoparticle
IMECE 2009; 205-214https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10953
Topics:
Atomic force microscopy
,
Nanoparticles
,
Sliding mode control
,
Vibration
,
Control equipment
,
Design
,
Dynamic models
,
Friction
,
Modeling
,
Nanoscale phenomena
Dynamics Modeling of Nanoparticle in AFM-Based Manipulation Using Two Nanoscale Friction Models
IMECE 2009; 225-234https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11071
Topics:
Atomic force microscopy
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Friction
,
Modeling
,
Nanoparticles
,
Nanoscale phenomena
,
Coulombs
,
Deformation
,
Manipulators
,
Particulate matter
Control of Internal Stress for High Quality Nickel Large Area Mold Inserts
D. S. Park, V. Singh, B. H. You, N. Kim, P.-C. Chen, S. A. Soper, D. E. Nikitopoulos, J. Goettert, M. C. Murphy
IMECE 2009; 263-269https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11639
Topics:
Nickel
,
Stress
,
Electroplating
,
Contamination
,
Electrodeposition
,
Microfluidics
,
Molding
,
Nanoscale phenomena
,
Polymers
,
Semiconductor wafers
Bipartite Graphical Integration of Dielectrophoresis Process Models for Assembly of Carbon Nanotubes
IMECE 2009; 283-288https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11977
Topics:
Carbon nanotubes
,
Dielectrophoresis
,
Manufacturing
,
Algorithms
,
Aluminum
,
Copper
,
Electric fields
,
Electrodes
,
Engineers
,
Metals
Axial Force Regulation in MEMS Resonant Sensors
IMECE 2009; 321-327https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12676
Topics:
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Resonance
,
Sensors
,
Finite element model
,
Thermal stresses
,
Design
Energy and Power in Micro and Nano Systems
Novel MEMS-Based Boiler Development for Low Temperature Applications
IMECE 2009; 329-334https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10500
Topics:
Boilers
,
Low temperature
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Copper
,
Fluids
,
Silicon
,
Manufacturing
,
Boiling
,
Capillarity
,
Construction
Resonant Versus Sub-Resonant Operation of a MEMS Heat Engine
IMECE 2009; 335-339https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10987
Topics:
Heat engines
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Resonance
,
Engines
,
Pressure
,
Shapes
,
Cavities
Low Power Electronics for Square-Wave Piezoactuator Driving
G. Biancuzzi, T. Lemke, F. Goldschmidtboeing, O. Ruthmann, H.-J. Schrag, B. Vodermayer, T. Schmid, P. Woias
IMECE 2009; 369-376https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12405
Topics:
Actuators
,
Batteries
,
Bridges (Structures)
,
Capacitance
,
Capacitors
,
Circuits
,
Design
,
Displacement
,
Energy consumption
,
Energy efficiency
TiO2 Nanofibers Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
IMECE 2009; 387-390https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13027
Topics:
Nanofibers
,
Solar cells
,
Nanoparticles
,
Electrospinning
,
Circuits
,
Absorption
,
Electrical measurement
,
Electron transport
,
Ethanol
,
Glass
Micro and Nano Devices
Nanoscale Graphene and Carbon Nanotube Lithography Using an Atomic Force Microscope
Kitu Kumar, Onejae Sul, Yao-Tsan Tsai, Daniel Choi, M. G. Prasad, Frank Fisher, Stefan Strauf, E. H. Yang
IMECE 2009; 417-418https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10646
Topics:
Atomic force microscopy
,
Carbon nanotubes
,
Graphene
,
Lithography
,
Nanoscale phenomena
,
Oxidation
,
Carbon
,
Feedback
,
Graphite
,
Ions
A Novel Multifunctional Piezoelectric Microcantilever Sensor
IMECE 2009; 425-426https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10707
Topics:
Sensors
,
Compression
,
Computation
,
Inverse problems
Design Optimization for Non-Resonant MEMS Gyroscope
IMECE 2009; 427-432https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10812
Topics:
Design
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Optimization
,
Resonance
Tunable Lloyd-Mirror Interferometer for Large-Area Nanopatterning
IMECE 2009; 433-438https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10895
Topics:
Interferometers
,
Lithography
,
Mirrors
A Blocking-Free Microfluidic Fluorescence Heterogeneous Immunoassay for Quantitative Detection of Human C-Reactive Protein
Peng Li, Radha Narayanan, Alex J. Sherry, Jairo A. Cortes, Andrew Marchesseault, Constantine Anagnostopoulos, Mohammad Faghri
IMECE 2009; 439-443https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10904
Topics:
Fluorescence
,
Microfluidics
,
Proteins
,
Diseases
,
Carbon reinforced plastics
,
Cardiovascular system
,
Microchannels
,
Risk assessment
,
Testing
Capacitive Tilt Sensor Using Metallic Ball
IMECE 2009; 445-448https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10938
Topics:
Sensors
,
Contact mechanics
,
Dimensions
,
Displacement
,
Engineering prototypes
,
Manufacturing
3-D Integration of Micro-Gratings Into Bio-Analytical Devices
IMECE 2009; 481-485https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11934
Topics:
Brass (Metal)
,
Crystals
,
Diffraction gratings
,
Embossing
,
Fluids
,
Microchannels
,
Microfluidics
,
Molding
,
Nanofabrication
,
Nanoscale phenomena
Investigation of Casimir and Van der Waals Forces for a Nonlinear Double-Clamped Beam Using Homotopy Perturbation Method
IMECE 2009; 487-494https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12503
Topics:
Van der Waals forces
,
Algebra
,
Casimir force
,
Deflection
,
Design
,
Excitation
,
Intermolecular forces
,
Nonlinear differential equations
,
Stress
,
Switches
Optimization of First Mode Sensitivity of V-Shaped AFM Cantilever Using Genetic Algorithm Method
IMECE 2009; 495-501https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12554
Topics:
Atomic force microscopy
,
Cantilevers
,
Genetic algorithms
,
Optimization
,
Microcantilevers
,
Stiffness
,
Shapes
,
Design
,
Probes
,
Microbeams
Characterization of Hybrid-Nano Polymer Solar Cell
IMECE 2009; 519-525https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12895
Topics:
Polymers
,
Solar cells
,
Nanoparticles
,
Plasticizers
,
Excitons
,
Conducting polymers
,
Mechanical admittance
,
Photoluminescence
,
Absorption
,
Chemical etching
Wavelength and Coherence Independent Method of Optically Exciting Mechanical Resonance
Gregory N. Nielson, Leslie M. Phinney, David S. Epp, Jonathan Wittwer, Vipin Gupta, Paul Resnick, Uma Krishnamoorthy
IMECE 2009; 535-544https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12980
Topics:
Resonance
,
Wavelength
,
Cantilevers
,
Excitation
,
Microelectromechanical systems
,
Sunlight
,
Aluminum
,
Cantilever beams
,
Finite element analysis
,
Light sources
Comparison of Tooling Materials in Injection Molding of Microscale Features
IMECE 2009; 545-552https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13346
Topics:
Injection molding
,
Microscale devices
,
Tooling
,
Polymers
,
Coating processes
,
Coatings
,
Damage
,
Heat transfer
,
Metals
,
Microscopy
Microfluidics 2009: Fluid Engineering in Micro- and Nanosystems
Flow of Microfluids in Converging Microchannels
IMECE 2009; 553-557https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10253
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Microchannels
,
Cross section (Physics)
,
Flow visualization
,
Fluorescence
,
Junctions
,
Microfluidics
,
Microscopy
,
Multiphase flow
,
Rendering
An Automated Cyclic Particle Extractor
IMECE 2009; 567-570https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10422
Biologically Inspired Robotic Microswimmers
IMECE 2009; 577-582https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10565
Topics:
Biomedicine
,
Biomimetics
,
Drug delivery systems
,
Drugs
,
Engineers
,
Locomotives
,
Magnetic fields
,
Propulsion systems
,
Reynolds number
,
Robotics
Effect of Textured Hydrophobic Surfaces on Microchannel Flow
IMECE 2009; 599-604https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10678
Topics:
Drag reduction
,
Laminar flow
,
Manufacturing
,
Microchannel flow
,
Pressure
,
Visualization
,
Water
Preconcentration of Cardiac Proteins in a Microfluidic Device
IMECE 2009; 613-617https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10772
Topics:
Microfluidics
,
Proteins
,
Microchannels
,
Integrated circuits
,
Electrolytes
,
Bonding
,
Dimensions
,
Electric fields
,
Pacific Ocean
,
Temperature
Modeling and Simulation of pH Dependent Isotachophoresis
IMECE 2009; 627-631https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10778
Topics:
Computer simulation
,
Junctions
,
Microchannels
,
Microfluidics
,
Modeling
,
Simulation
Joint Use of Traveling Wave Dielectrophoresis and AC-Electroosmosis for Particle Manipulation
IMECE 2009; 643-648https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10927
Topics:
Dielectrophoresis
,
Electroosmosis
,
Particulate matter
,
Traveling waves
,
Bacteria
,
Fluid dynamics
,
Fluids
,
Signals
,
Electric fields
,
Electrodes
A Magnetic Coulter Counting Device for Wear Debris Detection in Lubrication
IMECE 2009; 649-653https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10967
Topics:
Lubrication
,
Wear
,
Particulate matter
,
Aluminum
,
Design
,
Iron
,
Metals
,
Microfluidics
,
Microscale devices
,
Nonferrous metals
Electrically Tethered DNA Stretching in Nanochannels
IMECE 2009; 655-661https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10986
Topics:
DNA
,
Elongation
,
Chain
,
Dynamics (Mechanics)
,
Electric fields
,
Finite element methods
,
Finite element model
,
Geometry
,
Relaxation (Physics)
,
Simulation
A Compact Nanostructure Integrated Pool Boiler for Microscale Cooling Applications
IMECE 2009; 663-667https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11008
Topics:
Aluminum
,
Boilers
,
Boiling
,
Bubbles
,
Cooling
,
Cooling systems
,
Copper
,
Fluids
,
Heat
,
Heat transfer
Planar Phospholipid Membrane Formation in Open Well Thermoplastic Chips
IMECE 2009; 697-698https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11432
Topics:
Membranes
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Microfluidics
,
Pressure
,
Stability
Controlled Flow Evaporation in Complex Microchannels With Non-Uniform Wall Temperatures
IMECE 2009; 705-711https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11579
Topics:
Evaporation
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Microchannels
,
Wall temperature
,
Semiconductor wafers
,
Fluids
,
Glass
,
Temperature gradient
,
Two-phase flow
,
Water
Passive In-Plane Micromixer for Slow Diffusing Liquids
IMECE 2009; 713-717https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11618
Topics:
Computer simulation
,
Design
,
Diffusion (Physics)
,
Fluids
,
Laminar flow
,
Mass transfer
,
Microchannels
,
Transport processes
Combustion of Methane in Microchannels
IMECE 2009; 719-723https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11700
Topics:
Combustion
,
Methane
,
Microchannels
,
Heat
,
Heat losses
,
Combustion chambers
,
Density
,
Dimensions
,
Fuels
Ionic Current Through a 3 NM in Diameter Nanopore
IMECE 2009; 739-740https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11844
Topics:
Nanopores
,
Electrolytes
,
Sensors
,
Nanoparticles
,
Nanoscale phenomena
,
Noise (Sound)
Flow-Through Nanohole Array Based Sensing
IMECE 2009; 753-757https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11895
Topics:
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Nanofluidics
,
Computers
,
Microfluidics
,
Self-assembly
,
Solid mechanics
Electric Trapping and Lysing of Cells in a Microchannel Constriction
Christopher Church, Junjie Zhu, Guohui George Huang, Gaoyan Wang, Tzuen-Rong Jeremy Tzeng, Xiangchun Schwann Xuan
IMECE 2009; 759-760https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11903
Topics:
Microchannels
,
Electric fields
,
Dielectrophoresis
,
Electrodes
,
Electrokinetics
,
Erythrocytes
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Microfluidics
,
Pressure
Microfluidic Reactors for Bioluminescence Detection
IMECE 2009; 773-778https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12464
Topics:
Microfluidics
,
Enzymes
,
Calibration
,
Embossing
,
Flow (Dynamics)
,
Micromilling
,
Theoretical analysis
Mechanism of Cell Transport in a Microchannel With Binding Between Cell Surface and Immobilized Biomolecules
IMECE 2009; 779-784https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12691
Topics:
Microchannels
,
Density
,
Microfluidics
,
Rolling friction
,
Delays
,
Nanofabrication
,
Polishing equipment
,
Reynolds number
,
Surface properties
Multi-Scale Engineering in Medicine and Biology
Defining Nascent Bone by the Molecular Nanomechanics of Mineralized Collagen Fibrils
IMECE 2009; 795-798https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12137
Topics:
Bone
,
Deformation
,
Proteins
,
Biological tissues
,
Design
,
Fracture mechanics
,
Fracture toughness
,
Materials properties
,
Minerals
,
Multiscale modeling
Nanobiomechanical Systems
Perforated Micro- and Nanopores in Free-Standing Polymer Membranes Fabricated by Nanoimprint Lithography and Pressed Self-Perfection Method
IMECE 2009; 805-809https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11230
Topics:
Lithography
,
Membranes
,
Nanopores
,
Polymers
,
Manufacturing
,
Quartz
,
Semiconductor wafers
Material Mismatch Effect on the Fracture of a Bone-Nanocomposite Interface
IMECE 2009; 815-819https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13044
Topics:
Bone
,
Fracture (Materials)
,
Fracture (Process)
,
Nanocomposites
,
Fracture toughness
,
Cements (Adhesives)
,
Composite materials
,
Stress
,
Biomedicine
,
Cobalt
Specific Binding of Cancer Cells Using a Microchamber Array Functionalized With Antibodies
Xiangjun Zheng, Siu Lun Cheung, Lian Wang, Joyce A. Schroeder, Ronald L. Heimark, James C. Baygents, Roberto Guzman, Yitshak Zohar
IMECE 2009; 821-827https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13217
Topics:
Cancer
,
Microfluidics
,
Design
,
Membranes
,
Proteins
,
Silicon
,
Temperature
Nanocomposites
NEMS and MEMS for Space Applications
Characteristics of Two Phase Fluids as Microthruster Propellant
IMECE 2009; 911-915https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11853
Topics:
Fluids
,
Propellants
,
Satellites
,
Inspection
,
Magnetic fields
,
Oscillations
,
Propulsion systems
,
Refrigerants
Microthruster Knife-Edge Thrust Stand
IMECE 2009; 917-920https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11854
Topics:
Thrust
,
Satellites
,
Blades
,
Damping
,
Design
,
Electromagnetic force
,
Inspection
,
Magnetic fields
,
Oscillations
,
Pendulums
Study of Damping Effect of Grass Like Crops
IMECE 2009; 941-948https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13127
Topics:
Damping
,
Vibration
,
Design
,
Displacement
,
Dynamic response
,
Pendulums
,
Resonance
,
Space vehicles
,
Vibration suppression
Posters
Thermal Transport Across Nanoscale Interfaces
Evaluation of a Thermal Interface Material Fabricated Using Thermocompression Bonding of Carbon Nanotube Turf
Amer M. Hamdan, Jeong H. Cho, Ryan D. Johnson, David F. Bahr, Robert F. Richards, Cecilia D. Richards, Jun Jiao
IMECE 2009; 981-987https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10990
Topics:
Bonding
,
Carbon nanotubes
,
Chemical vapor deposition
,
Silicon
Dimensionality Analysis of Thermal Transport in Multilayer Thin Film Systems
Patrick E. Hopkins, Justin R. Serrano, Leslie M. Phinney, Sean P. Kearney, Thomas W. Grasser, C. Thomas Harris
IMECE 2009; 993-1001https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12238
Topics:
Thin films
,
Heating
,
Probes
,
Pumps
,
Thermoreflectance
,
Top-tensioned risers
,
Transients (Dynamics)
,
Accounting
,
Electrical conductance
,
Errors
Foil Definition for Optimizing the Shape of Microfabricated Columns for Capillary Electrochromatography
IMECE 2009; 1011-1014https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12993
Topics:
Shapes
,
Design
,
Electroosmosis
,
Optimization
,
Airfoils
,
Boundary-value problems
,
Chords (Trusses)
,
Columns (Structural)
,
Diamonds
,
Electric fields
Enhancement of Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Using Nanostructured Surfaces on Aluminum and Copper
IMECE 2009; 1025-1033https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13176
Topics:
Aluminum
,
Copper
,
Heat transfer
,
Pool boiling
,
Boiling
,
Critical heat flux
,
Heart failure
,
Atomic force microscopy
,
Flux (Metallurgy)
,
Heat