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Volume 11: Nano and Micro Materials, Devices and Systems; Microsystems Integration

Nano and Micro Materials, Devices and Systems

Applied Mechanics and Materials

Numerical Analysis to Predict Dynamic Response of Mini Cantilever Beam Submerged in Viscous Fluids

A. Hossain, A. Mian

IMECE 2011; 1-6https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62188

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View Articletitled, Numerical Analysis to Predict Dynamic Response of Mini Cantilever Beam Submerged in Viscous Fluids

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Topics: Cantilever beams , Dynamic response , Fluids , Numerical analysis , Finite element analysis , Q-factor , Resonance , Viscosity , Density , Design

Tribological Behavior of High Density Polyethylene Nanocomposites With Silane Treated Carbon Nanofibers

Songbo Xu, Aydar Akchurin, X. W. Tangpong, Iskander S. Akhatov, Tian Liu, Weston Wood, Wei-Hong Zhong

IMECE 2011; 7-13https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62701

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View Articletitled, Tribological Behavior of High Density Polyethylene Nanocomposites With Silane Treated Carbon Nanofibers

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Topics: Carbon , Density , Nanocomposites , Nanofibers , Tribology , Coatings , Friction , Microhardness , Wear , Biomedicine

Study of Multifractal Parametrization for Prediction of Structural State of Properties of Metal Materials

Engel Galimov, Alexei Kudrin, Sergei Kuryntsev, Alexei Gorbunov

IMECE 2011; 15-18https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63417

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View Articletitled, Study of Multifractal Parametrization for Prediction of Structural State of Properties of Metal Materials

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Topics: Alloys , Carbon , Iron , Mechanical testing , Metals , Powder metallurgy , Pressing

Growing Large Nanostructured Superlattices by Sequential Activation of Self-Assembly

Zhouzhou Zhao, Wei Lu

IMECE 2011; 19-24https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63589

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View Articletitled, Growing Large Nanostructured Superlattices by Sequential Activation of Self-Assembly

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Topics: Self-assembly , Superlattices , Atoms , Manufacturing

Characterization of Gold Nanowire Through Beam Deflection Using Atomic Force Microscopy

Paul Phamduy, Adam McLaughlin, Fan Gao, Byungki Kim, Zhiyong Gu

IMECE 2011; 25-26https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64209

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View Articletitled, Characterization of Gold Nanowire Through Beam Deflection Using Atomic Force Microscopy

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Deflection , Nanowires , Young's modulus , Cantilevers , Elastic moduli , Nanoscale phenomena

Thermal Fracture of Oxidized Polydimethylsiloxane and its Implications in Soft Lithography

Wes W. Tooley, Shirin Feghhi, Sangyoon J. Han, Junlan Wang, Nathan J. Sniadecki

IMECE 2011; 27-35https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64477

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View Articletitled, Thermal Fracture of Oxidized Polydimethylsiloxane and its Implications in Soft Lithography

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Topics: Fracture (Materials) , Lithography , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Temperature , Silicon , Surface cracks , Finite element analysis , Fracture toughness , Hardening (Curing) , Manufacturing

Effect of Axial Prestress on Thermoelastic Damping in Micromechanical Beam Resonators

Wenting Gu, Peng Cheng, Julie Hao

IMECE 2011; 37-41https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65003

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View Articletitled, Effect of Axial Prestress on Thermoelastic Damping in Micromechanical Beam Resonators

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Topics: Thermoelastic damping , Thermal energy , Cycles , Q-factor , Thin films , Vibration

Dielectric Properties of Er-Doped HfTiO Films for High-K Gate Stacks

Xianfei Li, Ping Wu, Hui Wang, Yili Pei, Sen Chen, Shiping Zhang

IMECE 2011; 43-46https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65098

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View Articletitled, Dielectric Properties of Er-Doped HfTiO Films for High-K Gate Stacks

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Topics: Gates (Closures) , Atomic force microscopy , Density , Dielectric materials , Electrical properties , Electron field emission , Microscopy , Photoelectron spectroscopy , Scanning electron microscopy , Sputtering (Irradiation)

The Morphologies and Adhesion of Ceramic Films on CLAM Steel Substrates for Nuclear Fusion Applications

Binbin Song, Ping Wu, Sen Chen, Shiping Zhang

IMECE 2011; 47-50https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65106

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View Articletitled, The Morphologies and Adhesion of Ceramic Films on CLAM Steel Substrates for Nuclear Fusion Applications

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Topics: Adhesion , Ceramics , Nuclear fusion , Steel , Atomic force microscopy , Coatings , Manganese (Metal) , Metals , Stress , Ceramic coatings

Coupling Effects Between Torsion and Bending in Torsional Micromirrors Under Capillary Forces

Ali Darvishian, Hamid Moeenfard, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 51-56https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65121

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View Articletitled, Coupling Effects Between Torsion and Bending in Torsional Micromirrors Under Capillary Forces

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Topics: Torsion

Sputtering Power on Electrical Characteristics of Er,Ti Co-Doped HfO₂ Films

Yili Pei, Ping Wu, Xianfei Li, Murad A. Khaskheli, Sen Chen, Shiping Zhang

IMECE 2011; 57-61https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65160

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View Articletitled, Sputtering Power on Electrical Characteristics of Er,Ti Co-Doped HfO<sub>2</sub> Films

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Topics: Sputtering (Irradiation) , Atomic force microscopy , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Dielectric materials , Electrical properties , Gates (Closures)

Low Order Finite Element Modeling of Size Effects in Micro Structured Materials Based on Strain Gradient Plasticity

Moon Shik Park, Yeong Sung Suh, Seung Song

IMECE 2011; 63-64https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65565

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View Articletitled, Low Order Finite Element Modeling of Size Effects in Micro Structured Materials Based on Strain Gradient Plasticity

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Topics: Finite element analysis , Modeling , Plasticity , Strain gradient , Dislocations , Finite element methods , Metal matrix composites , Particulate matter , Size effect

Experimental Investigation on the Use of Photostrictive Optical Actuator for MEMS Devices and Verification With the FEA Modeling Results

Mosfequr Rahman, Masud Nawaz, John E. Jackson

IMECE 2011; 65-74https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65581

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation on the Use of Photostrictive Optical Actuator for MEMS Devices and Verification With the FEA Modeling Results

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Topics: Actuators , Finite element analysis , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Ceramics , Design , Signals , Thin films , Computational methods , Crystals

Bioinspired Materials and Structures

Algae-Based Biodiesel for Household Applications

Seyed Allameh, Sharon Sarowa, Miriam Kannan

IMECE 2011; 75-80https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62220

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View Articletitled, Algae-Based Biodiesel for Household Applications

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Topics: Biodiesel , Biofuel , Bearings , Design , Manufacturing

Carbon-Based Nano-Materials and Devices

Process Design for the Controlability of Chemical Vapor Deposition Grown Vertically Aligned Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Hatem Abuhimd, Abe Zeid, Yung Joon Jung, Sagar Kamarthi

IMECE 2011; 81-85https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62909

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View Articletitled, Process Design for the Controlability of Chemical Vapor Deposition Grown Vertically Aligned Single Walled Carbon Nanotubes

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Topics: Chemical vapor deposition , Process design , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Single-walled nanotubes , Pressure , Temperature , Artificial neural networks , Capacitors , Carbon nanotubes , Ethanol

Investigation of the Fundamental Frequency of Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes Using Molecular Mechanics Approach by an Averaging Van Der Waals Forces Modeling

Ehsan Asadi, Ali Karimzade, Mehrdad Farid

IMECE 2011; 87-96https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62962

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View Articletitled, Investigation of the Fundamental Frequency of Double Walled Carbon Nanotubes Using Molecular Mechanics Approach by an Averaging Van Der Waals Forces Modeling

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Modeling , Molecular mechanics , Van der Waals forces , Atoms , Clamps (Tools) , Trusses (Building) , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Carbon , Finite element methods

Gate-Free Graphene-Based Sensor for pH Monitoring

Nan Lei, Pengfei Li, Wei Xue, Jie Xu

IMECE 2011; 97-102https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65166

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View Articletitled, Gate-Free Graphene-Based Sensor for pH Monitoring

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Topics: Gates (Closures) , Graphene , Sensors , Annealing , Electrical conductance , Electrodes , Etching , Focused ion beams , Graphite , Lithography

Orientation Dependent Binding Energy of Graphene on Pd(111)

Branden B. Kappes, Abbas Ebnonnasir, Suneel Kodambaka, Cristian V. Ciobanu

IMECE 2011; 103-105https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65217

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View Articletitled, Orientation Dependent Binding Energy of Graphene on Pd(111)

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Topics: Binding energy , Graphene , Metals , Carbon , Charge transfer , Electrodes , Electron mobility , Energy gap , Geometry , Low-power electronics

Computational Studies on MEMS and Nanostructures

Finite Volume Method for Structural Analysis of RF MEMS Devices Using Theory of Plates

Shankhadeep Das, Sanjay R. Mathur, Jayathi Y. Murthy

IMECE 2011; 107-117https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62617

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View Articletitled, Finite Volume Method for Structural Analysis of RF MEMS Devices Using Theory of Plates

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Topics: Finite volume methods , Microelectromechanical systems , Plates (structures) , Structural analysis , Membranes , Actuators , Algebra , Deflection , Plate theory , Switches

Finite Volume Method for Simulation of Creep in RF MEMS Devices

Shankhadeep Das, Marisol Koslowski, Sanjay R. Mathur, Jayathi Y. Murthy

IMECE 2011; 119-128https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62660

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View Articletitled, Finite Volume Method for Simulation of Creep in RF MEMS Devices

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Topics: Creep , Finite volume methods , Microelectromechanical systems , Simulation , Membranes , Actuators , Algebra , Electrodes , Reliability , Solids

Detailed Investigation of Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Design Space for Optimal Operation

Onursal Onen, Rasim Guldiken

IMECE 2011; 129-130https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62816

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View Articletitled, Detailed Investigation of Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducer Design Space for Optimal Operation

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Topics: Design , Micromachining , Ultrasonic transducers , Frequency response , Geometry , Computer software , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Finite element model , Simulation

Closed Form Solutions for the Statical Behavior of Micromirrors Under Capillary Forces

Hamid Moeenfard, Ali Darvishian, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 131-137https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63091

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View Articletitled, Closed Form Solutions for the Statical Behavior of Micromirrors Under Capillary Forces

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Topics: Design , Electromagnetic weapons , Equilibrium (Physics) , Manufacturing , Newton's method , Potential energy , Rotation

Parametric Study of Nanostructure Variations on the Macroscopic Thermal and Electrical Behavior of Neat CNT Thin Film Networks

Nikhil A. Ashtekar, David A. Jack

IMECE 2011; 139-144https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63678

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View Articletitled, Parametric Study of Nanostructure Variations on the Macroscopic Thermal and Electrical Behavior of Neat CNT Thin Film Networks

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Thin films , Chirality , Electrical conductivity , Physics , Electrical resistivity , Modeling , Nanotubes , Sensitivity analysis , Statistical distributions

CNT Thin Film Network Failure due to Concentrated Current Loadings

David A. Jack

IMECE 2011; 145-151https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64321

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View Articletitled, CNT Thin Film Network Failure due to Concentrated Current Loadings

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Failure , Thin films , Nanoscale phenomena , Aircraft , Electrical conductivity , Failure mechanisms , Finite element model , Heating , Lightning

Simulations of Impulsive Dynamics in RF MEMS Capacitive Switches

Ayyaswamy Venkattraman, Alina Alexeenko

IMECE 2011; 153-158https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64693

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View Articletitled, Simulations of Impulsive Dynamics in RF MEMS Capacitive Switches

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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering simulation , Microelectromechanical systems , Simulation , Switches , Stress , Actuators , Bending (Stress) , Damping , Nickel

Design, Fabrication, Dynamics, and Control of Micro and Nano Systems

Application of Immersed Boundary Method to Fluid, Structure and Electrostatics Interaction in MEMS

Sanjay Mathur, Lin Sun, Shankhadeep Das, Jayathi Y. Murthy

IMECE 2011; 159-170https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62314

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View Articletitled, Application of Immersed Boundary Method to Fluid, Structure and Electrostatics Interaction in MEMS

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Topics: Electrostatics , Fluids , Microelectromechanical systems , Fluid dynamics , Membranes , Simulation , Switches , Cantilevers , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Finite volume methods

Exploring a Manufacturing Route to Produce WC-Based Micro-Cutting Tool With Nanostructured Material

Samir Mekid, Tahar Laoui, Faheemuddin Patel

IMECE 2011; 171-176https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62334

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View Articletitled, Exploring a Manufacturing Route to Produce WC-Based Micro-Cutting Tool With Nanostructured Material

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Topics: Cavities , Compacting , Cutting , Cutting tools , Manufacturing , Micromachining , Milling , Nanomaterials

Polymerization Shrinkage and Adhesion in UV-Nanoimprint Lithography

Alborz Amirsadeghi, Jae Jong Lee, Sunggook Park

IMECE 2011; 177-179https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62486

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View Articletitled, Polymerization Shrinkage and Adhesion in UV-Nanoimprint Lithography

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Topics: Adhesion , Lithography , Polymerization , Shrinkage (Materials) , Ultraviolet radiation , Stress , Ultraviolet curing , Deflection , Experimental methods , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

A Polyimide Micro Heat Exchanger With a Suspended 3D Parallel Channel Structure for Cryogenic Application

Yunda Wang, Ryan Lewis, M.-H. Lin, Yiwei Yan, Ray Radebaugh, Peter Bradley, Y. C. Lee

IMECE 2011; 181-186https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62513

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View Articletitled, A Polyimide Micro Heat Exchanger With a Suspended 3D Parallel Channel Structure for Cryogenic Application

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Topics: Heat exchangers , Manufacturing , Temperature , Copper , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Micromachining , Nitrogen , Pressure , Pressure drop

Characterization of SOI MEMS Sidewall Roughness

Leslie M. Phinney, Bonnie B. McKenzie, James A. Ohlhausen, Thomas E. Buchheit, Randy J. Shul

IMECE 2011; 187-193https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62593

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View Articletitled, Characterization of SOI MEMS Sidewall Roughness

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Silicon-on-insulator , Surface roughness , Silicon , Atomic force microscopy , Actuators , Chemical etching , Etching , Manufacturing , Polymers

Estimation of Surface Roughness and Elastic Modulus Degradation of Nanoindented Surfaces Using Finite Element Method

Niranjan Paneeru, Rasoul Moradi, Ramazan Asmatulu, Hamid M. Lankarani

IMECE 2011; 195-202https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62708

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View Articletitled, Estimation of Surface Roughness and Elastic Modulus Degradation of Nanoindented Surfaces Using Finite Element Method

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Topics: Elastic moduli , Finite element methods , Surface roughness , Nanoindentation , Damage , Materials properties , Ductility , Finite element analysis , Fractals , Mechanical properties

Design of Urinary Biomarker Sensor for Early Ovarian Cancer Detection

Onursal Onen, Patricia Kruk, Rasim Guldiken

IMECE 2011; 203-204https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62818

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View Articletitled, Design of Urinary Biomarker Sensor for Early Ovarian Cancer Detection

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Topics: Cancer , Design , Sensors , Microelectromechanical systems , Adhesion , Biosensors , Manufacturing , Proteins , Surface acoustic waves , Delays

Numerical Simulation of GaN Growth in a MOCVD Process

Jiandong Meng, Yogesh Jaluria

IMECE 2011; 205-212https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63040

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View Articletitled, Numerical Simulation of GaN Growth in a MOCVD Process

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Topics: Computer simulation , Gallium nitride , Metalorganic chemical vapor deposition , Computational fluid dynamics , Temperature , Chemical kinetics , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Hydrogen , Optimization

Closed Form Solutions for the Problem of Statical Behavior of Nano/Micromirrors Under the Effect of Capillary Force and Van Der Waals Force

Ali Darvishian, Hamid Moeenfard, Hasan Zohoor, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 213-219https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63112

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View Articletitled, Closed Form Solutions for the Problem of Statical Behavior of Nano/Micromirrors Under the Effect of Capillary Force and Van Der Waals Force

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Topics: Electromagnetic weapons , Van der Waals forces , Mirrors , Rotation , Stability , Approximation , Casimir force , Chemical etching , Manufacturing , Torque

Clay Dispersion Effects on Excimer Laser Ablation of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites

I-Ta Chang, Erol Sancaktar

IMECE 2011; 221-225https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63138

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View Articletitled, Clay Dispersion Effects on Excimer Laser Ablation of Polymer-Clay Nanocomposites

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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Excimer lasers , Nanocomposites , Polymers , Absorption , Fluence (Radiation measurement) , Weight (Mass) , Irradiation (Radiation exposure)

High Velocity Impact Properties Characterization of Nano-Phased Bi-Layered Body Armor

Sirajus Salekeen, Mohammad G. Kibria Khan, Shaik Jeelani

IMECE 2011; 227-238https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63284

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View Articletitled, High Velocity Impact Properties Characterization of Nano-Phased Bi-Layered Body Armor

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Topics: Armor , Body armor , Bullets , Ceramics , Composite materials , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fibers , Finite element analysis , Helium

Resonant Frequency and Sensitivity of an AFM Microcantilever Modeled by the Non-Local Theory

E. Khosravani, M. H. Kahrobaiyan, M. T. Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 239-245https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63466

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View Articletitled, Resonant Frequency and Sensitivity of an AFM Microcantilever Modeled by the Non-Local Theory

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Resonance , Boundary-value problems , Equations of motion , Stiffness

Maskless Photolithography Using an Epifluorescent Microscope for Microfluidic Applications

MacCallister Higgins, Emil J. Geiger

IMECE 2011; 247-250https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63698

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View Articletitled, Maskless Photolithography Using an Epifluorescent Microscope for Microfluidic Applications

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Topics: Microfluidics , Microscopes , Photolithography , Photoresists , Resolution (Optics) , Casting , Design , Photomasks , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Safety

Flexible Microfluidic Devices With Three-Dimensional Interconnected Microporous Walls

Po Ki Yuen, Michael E. DeRosa

IMECE 2011; 251-252https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63758

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View Articletitled, Flexible Microfluidic Devices With Three-Dimensional Interconnected Microporous Walls

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Topics: Microfluidics , Drugs , Engineering prototypes , Membranes

ALD Enabled Nickel MEMS Switches for Digital Logic

Harris J. Hall, Bradley D. Davidson, Steven M. George, Victor M. Bright

IMECE 2011; 253-261https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63763

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View Articletitled, ALD Enabled Nickel MEMS Switches for Digital Logic

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Nickel , Switches , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Electrodes , Computer software , Deformation , Finite element analysis , Gates (Closures) , Geometry

Fabrication of a MEMS-Based Solar Thermal Collector for Energy Sustainability

E. Ogbonnaya, A. Gunasekaran, L. Weiss

IMECE 2011; 263-267https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63842

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View Articletitled, Fabrication of a MEMS-Based Solar Thermal Collector for Energy Sustainability

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Topics: Energy sustainability , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Solar collectors , Coating processes , Coatings , Electrodeposition , Temperature , Copper , Crystal structure

Investigation of Microcantilever Sensor for Explosive Detection

Seok-Won Kang, Debjyoti Banerjee

IMECE 2011; 269-277https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63930

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View Articletitled, Investigation of Microcantilever Sensor for Explosive Detection

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Topics: Explosives , Sensors , Microcantilevers , Temperature , Computer simulation , Currents , Deflection , Deformation , Ignition , Lasers

A Tri-Plate Variable Capacitor for Electrostatic Energy Harvesting

John Oxaal, Asantha Kempitiya, Mona Hella, Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc

IMECE 2011; 279-280https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64436

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View Articletitled, A Tri-Plate Variable Capacitor for Electrostatic Energy Harvesting

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Topics: Capacitors , Energy harvesting , Design , Displacement , Electrodes , Generators , Capacitance , Engineering simulation , Sensors , Simulation

Fabrication of Ceramic High Temperature Microsystems

Benjamin Kellie, Shaurya Prakash

IMECE 2011; 281-285https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64476

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View Articletitled, Fabrication of Ceramic High Temperature Microsystems

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Topics: Ceramics , High temperature , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Binders (Materials) , Density , Heating and cooling , Polymers , Weight (Mass) , Casting

Transient Performance and Coupled Acoustic Structural and Electrostatic Modeling of a Multistage Vacuum Micropump

Karthik Kumar, Luis P. Bernal, Seow Yuen Yee, Ali Besharatian, Khalil Najafi

IMECE 2011; 287-296https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64548

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View Articletitled, Transient Performance and Coupled Acoustic Structural and Electrostatic Modeling of a Multistage Vacuum Micropump

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Topics: Acoustics , Micropumps , Modeling , Transients (Dynamics) , Vacuum , Design , Pressure , Membranes , Pumps , Steady state

Integrating Coherent Porous Silicon as a Wicking Structure in the MEMS Based Fabrication of a Vertically Wicking Micro-Columnated Loop Heat Pipe

Navdeep S. Dhillon, Chris Hogue, Matthew W. Chan, Jim C. Cheng, Albert P. Pisano

IMECE 2011; 297-306https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64676

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View Articletitled, Integrating Coherent Porous Silicon as a Wicking Structure in the MEMS Based Fabrication of a Vertically Wicking Micro-Columnated Loop Heat Pipe

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Topics: Heat pipes , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Silicon , Semiconductor wafers , Etching , Evaporation , Thin films , Design , Condensers (steam plant)

Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Accommodation Coefficients for Laser-Induced Incandescence Sizing of Nickel Nanoparticles

K. J. Daun, M. Karttunen, J. T. Titantah

IMECE 2011; 307-315https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64747

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View Articletitled, Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Thermal Accommodation Coefficients for Laser-Induced Incandescence Sizing of Nickel Nanoparticles

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Topics: Lasers , Light emission , Molecular dynamics simulation , Nanoparticles , Nickel , Aerosols , Atoms , Desorption , Iron , Metals

Fabrication of Conductive Porous Structure Loaded With Carbon Black and/or Carbon Nanotube

Min Li, Wei Zhang, Chaosheng Wang, Huaping Wang

IMECE 2011; 317-322https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65122

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View Articletitled, Fabrication of Conductive Porous Structure Loaded With Carbon Black and/or Carbon Nanotube

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Topics: Carbon black pigments , Carbon nanotubes , Manufacturing , Carbon , Electrical conductivity , Microchannels , Nanoparticles , Nitrogen , Polymer blends , Thermal conductivity

High-Q Gallium Nitride Nanowire Resonators With Piezoresistive Readout

Jason M. Gray, Charles T. Rogers, Kris A. Bertness, Norman A. Sanford

IMECE 2011; 323-327https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65296

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View Articletitled, High-Q Gallium Nitride Nanowire Resonators With Piezoresistive Readout

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Topics: Gallium nitride , Nanowires , Resonance , Manufacturing , Wire , Cooling , Dielectrophoresis , Gates (Closures) , Q-factor , Temperature

Capacitive Readout Technique for Studies of Dissipation in GaN Nanowire Mechanical Resonators

Joshua R. Montague, Kris A. Bertness, Norman A. Sanford, Victor M. Bright, Charles T. Rogers

IMECE 2011; 329-333https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65420

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View Articletitled, Capacitive Readout Technique for Studies of Dissipation in GaN Nanowire Mechanical Resonators

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Topics: Energy dissipation , Gallium nitride , Nanowires , Resonance , Nanoscale phenomena , Temperature , Crystals , Damping , Locks (Waterways) , Microwave measurement

Low Cost, Open-Loop Temperature Controller for MEMS and Modular Microfluidics Applications

Brooks B. Lowrey, Christopher R. Brown, Daniel S. Park, Michael C. Murphy

IMECE 2011; 335-336https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65543

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View Articletitled, Low Cost, Open-Loop Temperature Controller for MEMS and Modular Microfluidics Applications

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Microfluidics , Temperature controls , Temperature , Control equipment , Thermal reactors , Aluminum , Boundary-value problems , Calibration , Chain

Experimental Testing of Micro-Scale Self Assembly Process Model

Jose M. Carballo, Sean Hollis, Nathan Crane

IMECE 2011; 337-343https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65728

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View Articletitled, Experimental Testing of Micro-Scale Self Assembly Process Model

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Topics: Microscale devices , Self-assembly , Testing , Binding energy , Manufacturing , Innovation , Kinetic energy , Mass production , Shapes

Energy, Power and Transport in Micro and Nano Scales

MEMS-Based Phase Change for Heat Transfer With Thermoelectric Devices and Energy Harvesting

E. Ogbonnaya, B. Jakub-Wood, C. Champagne, S. Chukwu, L. Weiss

IMECE 2011; 345-351https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63562

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View Articletitled, MEMS-Based Phase Change for Heat Transfer With Thermoelectric Devices and Energy Harvesting

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Topics: Energy harvesting , Heat transfer , Microelectromechanical systems , Thermoelectric devices , Fluids , Heat exchangers , Phase transition temperature , Silicon , Mass transfer , Temperature

Coupled Computational Thermal and Mechanical Analysis of a Single Chip Flip Chip Module With Low-k Dielectric Medium

Fahad Mirza, Thiagarajan Raman, Saeed Ghalambor, Ashraf Bastawros, Dereje Agonafer

IMECE 2011; 353-358https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63670

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View Articletitled, Coupled Computational Thermal and Mechanical Analysis of a Single Chip Flip Chip Module With Low-k Dielectric Medium

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Topics: Delays , Flip-chip , Gates (Closures) , Silicon , Stress , Thermomechanics , Dielectric materials , Temperature distribution , Transistors , Adhesion

Pool Boiling Enhancement via Micro Ratchets

Lance Austin Brumfield, Jeong Tae Ok, Sunggook Park

IMECE 2011; 359-360https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63736

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View Articletitled, Pool Boiling Enhancement via Micro Ratchets

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Topics: Brass (Metal) , Fluids , Heat transfer , Nucleate pool boiling , Polishing , Pool boiling , Water

Electron Transport and Recombination in TiO₂ Nanofiber Dye Sensitized Solar Cell

Jinwei Li, Yong Shi

IMECE 2011; 361-364https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64979

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View Articletitled, Electron Transport and Recombination in TiO<sub>2</sub> Nanofiber Dye Sensitized Solar Cell

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Topics: Electron transport , Nanofibers , Solar cells , Electrons , Diffusion (Physics) , Diffusion processes , Electrolytes , Electromagnetic scattering , Manufacturing , Radiation scattering

Experimental Investigation of Thermal Transport Mechanisms Through a Nanoscale Point Contact

Michael Thompson Pettes, Li Shi

IMECE 2011; 365-370https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65018

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View Articletitled, Experimental Investigation of Thermal Transport Mechanisms Through a Nanoscale Point Contact

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Topics: Nanoscale phenomena , Temperature , Cantilevers , Atomic force microscopy , Contact mechanics , Contact resistance , Heat conduction , Heat transfer , Modeling , Phonons

Micro-Rotational Generator

Amarilys Rivera-Nieves, Rolando Cordero-Vazquez, Gerardo Carbajal, Edwar Romero, Michael R. Neuman, Robert O. Warrington

IMECE 2011; 371-374https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65043

Abstract

View Articletitled, Micro-Rotational Generator

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Topics: Generators , Machinery , Microscale devices , Permanent magnets , Accelerometers , Batteries , Computer numerical control machine tools , Copper , Crack detection , Design

Novel Nano-Structured High-Performance Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Velimir Jovanovic, Saeid Ghamaty, John C. Bass, Daniel Krommenhoek

IMECE 2011; 375-384https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65421

Abstract

View Articletitled, Novel Nano-Structured High-Performance Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

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Topics: Air conditioning , Compression , Coolers , Cooling , Cooling systems , Electrical measurement , Electrical resistivity , Energy conversion , Energy generation , Engineering prototypes

Thermal Conductivity Measurement of Thin Nanowires

Matthew C. Wingert, Jaeyun Moon, Zack Chen, Jie Xiang, Renkun Chen

IMECE 2011; 385-391https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65493

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Conductivity Measurement of Thin Nanowires

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Topics: Nanowires , Thermal conductivity measurement , Thermal conductivity , Energy conversion , Low temperature , Nanoelectronics , Nanostructures , Semiconductors (Materials) , Thermal energy , Thermal management

General Topics of MEMS/NEMS and Nanotechnology

3D Microfabrication Using Bulk Lithography

Prasanna Gandhi, Kiran Bhole

IMECE 2011; 393-399https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62473

Abstract

View Articletitled, 3D Microfabrication Using Bulk Lithography

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Topics: Lithography , Microfabrication , Manufacturing , Laser beams , Lasers , Photopolymers , Resins

On the Static Pull-In of Circular Microplates Under Capillary Force

M. H. Kahrobaiyan, A. Fallah, S. Bozorgzadeh, K. Firoozbakhsh, M. T. Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 401-405https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63470

Abstract

View Articletitled, On the Static Pull-In of Circular Microplates Under Capillary Force

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Topics: Microplates , Adhesion , Bridges (Structures) , Deflection , Microscale devices , Tension

Fabrication of the Superhydrophobic Surface Using SU-8 Photoresist With Black Silicon

Sang Eon Lee, Dongjin Lee, Jin-Ha Kim, Kang Won Lee, Kwang-Cheol Lee, Seong Uk Hong, Seung S. Lee

IMECE 2011; 407-410https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63582

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fabrication of the Superhydrophobic Surface Using SU-8 Photoresist With Black Silicon

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Topics: Manufacturing , Photoresists , Silicon

Low-Frequency Electrical Noise Thermometry for Micro- and Nano-Scale Devices

Robert A. Sayer, Jeffrey D. Engerer, Sudeshna Sen, N. S. Vidhyadhiraja, Timothy S. Fisher

IMECE 2011; 411-421https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63586

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View Articletitled, Low-Frequency Electrical Noise Thermometry for Micro- and Nano-Scale Devices

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Topics: Electromagnetic noise , Nanoscale devices , Temperature measurement , Noise (Sound) , Temperature , Electromagnetic spectrum , Accuracy and precision , Computer simulation , Computers , Fluctuations (Physics)

Demonstration of an Integrated Micro Cryogenic Cooler and Miniature Compressor for Cooling to 200 K

Ryan Lewis, M.-H. Lin, Yunda Wang, Jill Cooper, Peter Bradley, Ray Radebaugh, Marcia Huber, Y. C. Lee

IMECE 2011; 423-428https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63908

Abstract

View Articletitled, Demonstration of an Integrated Micro Cryogenic Cooler and Miniature Compressor for Cooling to 200 K

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Topics: Compressors , Cooling , Temperature , Coolers , Valves , Flow (Dynamics) , Glass , Glass fibers , Heat exchangers , Joules

High Temperature Materials

Reactive Heat Source for Standalone Thermoelectric Power Generator: Thermal Analysis of Pyrophoric Iron Mixture

Dale H.-Y. Huang, Thanh N. Tran, Bao Yang

IMECE 2011; 429-433https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63695

Abstract

View Articletitled, Reactive Heat Source for Standalone Thermoelectric Power Generator: Thermal Analysis of Pyrophoric Iron Mixture

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Topics: Generators , Heat , Iron , Thermal analysis , Combustion , Activated carbon , Chemical reactions , Differential scanning calorimetry , Fossil fuels , Iron powders

Study on Nitridation of Silicon Added With Amorphous Silicon Nitride

Yanhui Li, Li Wang, Shaowu Yin, Fuming Yang, Chuanping Liu, Lige Tong, Ping Wu

IMECE 2011; 435-438https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64813

Abstract

View Articletitled, Study on Nitridation of Silicon Added With Amorphous Silicon Nitride

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Topics: Silicon , Silicon nitride ceramics , Temperature , Particulate matter , Atmospheric pressure , Pressure

Micro and Nano Devices

Development of Mechanical Probe Station for Characterization of Micro-Flexure Mechanisms

Prasanna S. Gandhi, Vishal Prajapati, Himani Shah, Ramanath Pai

IMECE 2011; 439-445https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62912

Abstract

View Articletitled, Development of Mechanical Probe Station for Characterization of Micro-Flexure Mechanisms

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Probes , Design , Actuators , Displacement , Flexure mechanisms , Gates (Closures) , Microelectromechanical systems , Packaging , Performance characterization

Considerations on Ultra-Thin Substrate-Less Micro and Nano Systems

Hans H. Gatzen, Tim Griesbach, Marc C. Wurz, Lutz Rissing

IMECE 2011; 447-454https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62916

Abstract

View Articletitled, Considerations on Ultra-Thin Substrate-Less Micro and Nano Systems

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Topics: Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Nanoelectromechanical systems , Semiconductor wafers , Stiffness , Warping

Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of a Pneumatic Micro Actuator

Prasanna S. Gandhi, Anand Savalia, Himani Shah

IMECE 2011; 455-461https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62917

Abstract

View Articletitled, Design, Fabrication, and Characterization of a Pneumatic Micro Actuator

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Microactuators , Actuators , Bending (Stress) , Displacement , Pistons , Flexure mechanisms , Gates (Closures) , Grippers

Analytical Solutions for the Static Instability of Micro/Nano Mirrors Under the Combined Effect of Capillary Force and Casimir Force

Hamid Moeenfard, Ali Darvishian, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 463-469https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63108

Abstract

View Articletitled, Analytical Solutions for the Static Instability of Micro/Nano Mirrors Under the Combined Effect of Capillary Force and Casimir Force

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Topics: Casimir force , Electromagnetic weapons , Mirrors

Preliminary Studies of Stand-Alone Lance Concepts for Nanoinjection of DNA

Mark H. Fernelius, Nathan C. Toone, Brian D. Jensen, Sandra H. Burnett, Larry L. Howell

IMECE 2011; 471-479https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64026

Abstract

View Articletitled, Preliminary Studies of Stand-Alone Lance Concepts for Nanoinjection of DNA

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Topics: DNA , Computers , Electrodes , Manufacturing , Metals , Microelectromechanical systems , Micromachining , Probes , Testing , Tungsten

Material Properties of Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotube-Templated Structures for Microfabrication of Compliant Mechanisms

Walter C. Fazio, Jason M. Lund, Taylor S. Wood, Brian D. Jensen, Robert C. Davis, Richard R. Vanfleet

IMECE 2011; 481-490https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64168

Abstract

View Articletitled, Material Properties of Carbon-Infiltrated Carbon Nanotube-Templated Structures for Microfabrication of Compliant Mechanisms

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Topics: Carbon , Compliant mechanisms , Materials properties , Microfabrication , Nanotubes , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Design , Iron , Microelectromechanical systems

A Silicon Thermomechanical In-Plane Microactuation System for Large Displacements in Aqueous Environments

Gregory L. Holst, Brian D. Jensen

IMECE 2011; 491-502https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64268

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Silicon Thermomechanical In-Plane Microactuation System for Large Displacements in Aqueous Environments

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Topics: Silicon , Thermomechanics , Displacement , Actuators , Biomedical microelectromechanical systems , Microelectromechanical systems , Design , Manufacturing , Micromachining , Stress

Large-Scale Deposition of Graphene With Dielectrophoresis

Pengfei Li, Nan Lei, Jie Xu, Wei Xue

IMECE 2011; 503-509https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64934

Abstract

View Articletitled, Large-Scale Deposition of Graphene With Dielectrophoresis

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Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Graphene , Single-walled nanotubes , Electrodes , Nanomaterials , Water , Electrical conductivity , Nanoelectronics , Scanning electron microscopy , Sensors

Performance Degradation of the MEMS Vibratory Gyroscope in Harsh Environments

Chandradip Patel, Patrick McCluskey

IMECE 2011; 511-515https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65001

Abstract

View Articletitled, Performance Degradation of the MEMS Vibratory Gyroscope in Harsh Environments

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Stress

Conception and Fabrication of Silicon Ring Resonator With Piezo-Resistive Detection for Force Sensing Applications

Zhuang Xiong, Benjamin Walter, Estelle Mairiaux, Marc Faucher, Lionel Buchaillot, Bernard Legrand

IMECE 2011; 517-521https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65083

Abstract

View Articletitled, Conception and Fabrication of Silicon Ring Resonator With Piezo-Resistive Detection for Force Sensing Applications

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Excitation , Manufacturing , Probes , Q-factor , Resolution (Optics) , Resonance , Signals , Silicon , Vacuum

A Coupled Model Between Torsion and Bending in Nano/Micromirrors Under the Combined Effect of Van Der Waals Force and Capillary Force

Hamid Moeenfard, Ali Darvishian, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2011; 523-529https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65176

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Coupled Model Between Torsion and Bending in Nano/Micromirrors Under the Combined Effect of Van Der Waals Force and Capillary Force

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Topics: Torsion , Van der Waals forces

Vibration Rectification and Thermal Disturbances in Ultra Precision Inertial Sensors

Curtis Zaiss, Swavik Spiewak

IMECE 2011; 531-538https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65518

Abstract

View Articletitled, Vibration Rectification and Thermal Disturbances in Ultra Precision Inertial Sensors

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Topics: Sensors , Vibration , Errors , Accelerometers , Displacement , Electromagnetic noise , Filters , Microelectromechanical systems , Resolution (Optics) , Servomechanisms

Thermal Radiative Cooling Enabled Freeze Tweezer for Manipulating Micro Scale Objects

Yang Yang, Jing Liu

IMECE 2011; 539-543https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65755

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermal Radiative Cooling Enabled Freeze Tweezer for Manipulating Micro Scale Objects

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Topics: Cooling , Freezing , Computer simulation , Drops , Engineering prototypes , Ice

Microassembly via Coordinated Manipulation of Objects Using a Multifingered Micromanipulator

Christopher Pelzmann, Laxman Saggere

IMECE 2011; 545-555https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65802

Abstract

View Articletitled, Microassembly via Coordinated Manipulation of Objects Using a Multifingered Micromanipulator

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Topics: Clearances (Engineering) , Kinematics , Manipulators , Manufacturing , Microassembling , Microscale devices

Micro/NanoScale Phononic Crystals and Acoustic Metamaterials: Fundamentals, Devices and Applications

Intensity-Dependent Dispersion in Nonlinear Phononic Layered Systems

Kevin L. Manktelow, Michael J. Leamy, Massimo Ruzzene

IMECE 2011; 557-565https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64933

Abstract

View Articletitled, Intensity-Dependent Dispersion in Nonlinear Phononic Layered Systems

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Topics: Discrete systems , Energy gap , Engineering simulation , Finite element analysis , Nonlinear optics , Phononic crystals , Simulation , Wave propagation

Modeling of Thermal Transport in Phononic Crystals Using Finite Difference Time Domain Method

Edward Dechaumphai, Renkun Chen

IMECE 2011; 567-574https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65477

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling of Thermal Transport in Phononic Crystals Using Finite Difference Time Domain Method

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Topics: Finite difference time-domain analysis , Modeling , Phononic crystals , Phonons , Electromagnetic scattering , Mean free path , Particulate matter , Radiation scattering , Scattering (Physics) , Thermal conductivity

A Fast Method for Electronic Band Structure Calculations

Qiong Guo, Osama R. Bilal, Mahmoud I. Hussein

IMECE 2011; 575-579https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65681

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Fast Method for Electronic Band Structure Calculations

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Topics: Crystals , Eigenvalues , Wave functions , Wave propagation

Microfluidics 2011: Fluid Engineering in Micro- and Nanosystems

Modeling of Aerosol Spray Characteristics for Synthesis of Mixed-Oxide Nanocomposite Sensor Film

S. M. Navid Khatami, Olusegun J. Ilegbusi

IMECE 2011; 581-589https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62252

Abstract

View Articletitled, Modeling of Aerosol Spray Characteristics for Synthesis of Mixed-Oxide Nanocomposite Sensor Film

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Topics: Aerosol sprays , Modeling , Nanocomposites , Sensors , Drops , Nozzles , Sprays , Aerosols , Chemical reactions , Computational fluid dynamics

Exploring the MEMS Enabled Water Preservation in Micro-Scale Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

Yousef Alyousef, Shi-chune Yao

IMECE 2011; 591-599https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62305

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View Articletitled, Exploring the MEMS Enabled Water Preservation in Micro-Scale Direct Methanol Fuel Cells

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Topics: Direct methanol fuel cells , Microelectromechanical systems , Microscale devices , Preservation , Water , Membranes , Electrical conductivity , Fuel cells , Proton exchange membranes , Anodes

Fabrication and Application of a Chemical Resistant Low-Cost Microdrop Generator

Markus Kagerer, Dominik Rumschoettel, Franz Irlinger, Tim C. Lueth

IMECE 2011; 601-610https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62640

Abstract

View Articletitled, Fabrication and Application of a Chemical Resistant Low-Cost Microdrop Generator

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Topics: Generators , Manufacturing , Fluids , Nozzles , Transducers , Borosilicate glasses , Silicon , Actuators , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural)

Directed Assembly of Microstructures Using Bubble Latches

Li Jiang, David Erickson

IMECE 2011; 611-613https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62891

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View Articletitled, Directed Assembly of Microstructures Using Bubble Latches

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Topics: Bubbles , Manufacturing , Microscale devices , Lasers , Compressibility , Corners (Structural elements) , Shear (Mechanics) , Tension , Tiles

A Microfabricated Enzyme-Free Glucose Fuel Cell for Implantable Devices

Vlad Oncescu, David Erickson

IMECE 2011; 615-617https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62893

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Microfabricated Enzyme-Free Glucose Fuel Cell for Implantable Devices

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Topics: Enzymes , Fuel cells , Glucose , Electrodes , Catalysts , Current density , Oxygen , Carbon , Density , Design

Preconcentration of Cardiac Proteins in a Cascade Microchip

Mohammad R. Hossan, Talukder Z. Jubery, Danny R. Bottenus, Prashanta Dutta, Cornelius F. Ivory, Wenji Dong

IMECE 2011; 619-624https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63812

Abstract

View Articletitled, Preconcentration of Cardiac Proteins in a Cascade Microchip

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Topics: Cascades (Fluid dynamics) , Integrated circuits , Proteins , Ions , Microchannels , Anodes , Electric fields , Fluids , Microfluidics , Pacific Ocean

Carbon Management Microfluidics

Hossein Fadaei, Andrew Sell, D. Sinton

IMECE 2011; 625-627https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64013

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View Articletitled, Carbon Management Microfluidics

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Topics: Carbon , Microfluidics , Carbon dioxide , Fluids , Reservoirs , Tertiary petroleum recovery

An Optofluidic Photobioreactor Strategy for Bioenergy

Matthew D. Ooms, Vincent J. Sieben, D. Erickson, D. Sinton

IMECE 2011; 629-631https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64024

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Optofluidic Photobioreactor Strategy for Bioenergy

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Topics: Bioenergy conversion , Biofuel , Design , Fossil fuels , Membranes , Waveguides , Waves

Novel, Gasketless, Interconnect Using Parallel Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Modular Microfluidic Systems

Christopher R. Brown, Bahador Farshchian, Pin-Chuan Chen, Taehyun Park, Sunggook Park, Michael C. Murphy

IMECE 2011; 633-637https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64073

Abstract

View Articletitled, Novel, Gasketless, Interconnect Using Parallel Superhydrophobic Surfaces for Modular Microfluidic Systems

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Topics: Microfluidics , Pressure , Bridges (Structures) , Fluids , Laplace equations , Rupture , Steady state

Ultrasonic Excitation Induced Wenzel to Cassie Transition

Qi Ni, Nathan B. Crane, Rasim O. Guldiken

IMECE 2011; 639-641https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64391

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ultrasonic Excitation Induced Wenzel to Cassie Transition

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Topics: Drops , Excitation , Fluids , Microscale devices , Solids , Surface roughness , Surface texture , Switches , Texture (Materials) , Wetting

Influence of Nanochannel Inlet Structure Upon DNA Capture Ratio

Jiahao Wu, Hong Wang, Jinsoo Kim, Freddy Murphy, Steven A. Soper, Sunggook Park

IMECE 2011; 643-645https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64490

Abstract

View Articletitled, Influence of Nanochannel Inlet Structure Upon DNA Capture Ratio

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Topics: DNA , Chain

A Two-Step Wet Etch Process for the Facile Fabrication of Hybrid Micro-Nanofluidic Devices

Marie Pinti, Shaurya Prakash

IMECE 2011; 647-651https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64508

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Two-Step Wet Etch Process for the Facile Fabrication of Hybrid Micro-Nanofluidic Devices

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Topics: Etching , Manufacturing , Nanofluidics , Microfluidics , Dimensions , Geometry , Water

Investigation of Surface Tension Effects of a Water-Hexadecane Interface on Silicon Microparts

Caroline E. Liberti, Nathan B. Crane

IMECE 2011; 653-654https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64515

Abstract

View Articletitled, Investigation of Surface Tension Effects of a Water-Hexadecane Interface on Silicon Microparts

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Topics: Dimensions , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Photovoltaic cells , Silicon , Surface tension , Water

Droplet Shapes on Superhydrophobic Surfaces Under Electrowetting Actuation

S. Ravi Annapragada, Jayathi Y. Murthy, Suresh V. Garimella

IMECE 2011; 655-666https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65370

Abstract

View Articletitled, Droplet Shapes on Superhydrophobic Surfaces Under Electrowetting Actuation

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Topics: Drops , Shapes , Friction , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Fluids , Microfluidics , Transients (Dynamics) , Wetting

Nanostructured Materials

Effect of Consolidation Mechanism on the Properties of Nanostructured WC-6, 9, 12 wt%Co Hardmetals

Tahar Laoui, Abbas Saeed Hakeem, Kachalla Abdullahi, Nouari Saheb, Nasser Al-Aqeeli

IMECE 2011; 667-674https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63643

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effect of Consolidation Mechanism on the Properties of Nanostructured WC-6, 9, 12 wt%Co Hardmetals

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Topics: Advanced materials , Alloys , Cutting , Drilling , Mechanical behavior , Microwaves , Nanomaterials , Particulate matter , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Powder metallurgy

Nanoscale Structural and Mechanical Characterization of Nanowire-Reinforced Polymer Composites

Wyatt Leininger, Xinnan Wang, X. W. Tangpong, Marshall McNea

IMECE 2011; 675-680https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64083

Abstract

View Articletitled, Nanoscale Structural and Mechanical Characterization of Nanowire-Reinforced Polymer Composites

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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Bearings , Composite materials , Deformation , Elastic moduli , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Mechanical properties , Multi-walled carbon nanotubes , Nanocomposites

Computational Analysis of Strain Effects on Electrical Transport Properties of Crystalline Nanocomposite Thin Films

Hua Li, Gang Li

IMECE 2011; 681-685https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64641

Abstract

View Articletitled, Computational Analysis of Strain Effects on Electrical Transport Properties of Crystalline Nanocomposite Thin Films

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Topics: Nanocomposites , Thin films , Electrical conductivity , Electron transport , Poisson equation

Ambient-Pressure, Plasma-Assisted Deposition of Conformal Nanocrystalline Zinc Oxide Thin Films

Joachim D. Pedersen, Heather J. Esposito, Kwok Siong Teh

IMECE 2011; 687-692https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64688

Abstract

View Articletitled, Ambient-Pressure, Plasma-Assisted Deposition of Conformal Nanocrystalline Zinc Oxide Thin Films

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Topics: Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Pressure , Thin films , Temperature , Annealing , Electromagnetic induction , Glass , Low temperature , Muscovite , Quartz

Molecular Dynamics of Crack Growth in Nickel and Nickel-Aluminum Bi-Metallic Interface System Under Cyclic Loading

Yojna Purohit, Ram Mohan

IMECE 2011; 693-702https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65150

Abstract

View Articletitled, Molecular Dynamics of Crack Growth in Nickel and Nickel-Aluminum Bi-Metallic Interface System Under Cyclic Loading

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Topics: Aluminum , Fracture (Materials) , Molecular dynamics , Nickel , Crack propagation , Nucleation (Physics) , Atoms , Crystals , Deformation , Dislocations

Monte Carlo Study of the Molecular Beam Epitaxy Process for Manufacturing Iron Oxide Nano Scale Films and Similarities With Magnesium Oxide Films

Ghulam Moeen Uddin, Bing Sun, Katherine Ziemer, Abe Zeid, Sagar Kamarthi

IMECE 2011; 703-712https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65570

Abstract

View Articletitled, Monte Carlo Study of the Molecular Beam Epitaxy Process for Manufacturing Iron Oxide Nano Scale Films and Similarities With Magnesium Oxide Films

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Topics: Iron , Magnesium (Metal) , Manufacturing , Molecular beam epitaxy , Metals , Thin films , Artificial neural networks , Nanoscale phenomena , Bonding , Chemistry

Annealing Temperature Effect on the Structure of High Thermal Conductivity Silver/Epoxy Nanocomposites

Kamyar Pashayi, Hafez Raeisi Fard, Fengyuan Lai, Joel Plawsky, Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc

IMECE 2011; 713-714https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65578

Abstract

View Articletitled, Annealing Temperature Effect on the Structure of High Thermal Conductivity Silver/Epoxy Nanocomposites

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Topics: Annealing , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Nanocomposites , Silver , Temperature , Thermal conductivity , Nanoparticles , Polymers , Coating processes

A Variational Principle of Dislocations Kinetic in Crystals and a Toughening Mechanism of BCC or HCP Metals

Su Hao, Hans Weertman

IMECE 2011; 715-723https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65605

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Variational Principle of Dislocations Kinetic in Crystals and a Toughening Mechanism of BCC or HCP Metals

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Topics: Alloys , Atoms , Crystals , Dislocations , Metals , Stress , Variational principles

Nanostructures and Nanomaterials for Sustainability

Effects of Annealing on CuInGaSe2 Solar Cell Prepared by Magnetron Sputtering

Luan Hexin, Zhuang Daming, Liu Jiang

IMECE 2011; 725-731https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62458

Abstract

View Articletitled, Effects of Annealing on CuInGaSe2 Solar Cell Prepared by Magnetron Sputtering

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Topics: Annealing , Solar cells , Sputtering (Irradiation) , Temperature , Thin films , Vapors , Fluorescence , Scanning electron microscopes , X-ray diffraction , X-rays

An Experimental Study of Carbon Nanotube Reinforcements

Lauren Patrin, Frank Chow, Gabriela Philippart, Feridun Delale, Benjamin Liaw, Jackie Li, Jerry Chung, Jim Liu, Ramki Iyer

IMECE 2011; 733-738https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64021

Abstract

View Articletitled, An Experimental Study of Carbon Nanotube Reinforcements

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Temperature , Nanocomposites , Brittleness , Mechanical properties , Resins , Stiffness , Young's modulus , ASTM International , Electrical conductivity

Adhesive and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube Probes Contacting Chemically-Treated Surfaces

Kane M. Barker, Al Ferri, Lawrence A. Bottomley

IMECE 2011; 739-746https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64403

Abstract

View Articletitled, Adhesive and Mechanical Properties of Carbon Nanotube Probes Contacting Chemically-Treated Surfaces

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Topics: Adhesives , Carbon nanotubes , Mechanical properties , Probes , Single-walled nanotubes , Atomic force microscopy , Cantilevers , Nanotubes , Adhesion , Buckling

Scalable Methods for Processing Nano-Engineered Materials, Structures, and Devices

Passive Multi-Scale Alignment

David O. Kazmer, Stephen P. Johnston, Mary E. Moriarty, Christopher Santeufemio

IMECE 2011; 747-754https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62320

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View Articletitled, Passive Multi-Scale Alignment

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Topics: Computer simulation , Deformation , Errors , Etching , Kinematics , Lithography , Manufacturing

Flexible Graphene Sensors for Explosive Trace Detection

Je Kyun Lee, Steven Green, Sangyup Song, Paul Phamduy, Byungki Kim

IMECE 2011; 755-756https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64135

Abstract

View Articletitled, Flexible Graphene Sensors for Explosive Trace Detection

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Topics: Explosives , Graphene , Sensors , Glass , Containers , Electrodes , Oxide coatings , Silver , Sprays , Testing

Flexible Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembled Graphene Based Glucose Biosensors

Bo Zhang, Tony Zhengyu Cui

IMECE 2011; 757-760https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64423

Abstract

View Articletitled, Flexible Layer-by-Layer Self-Assembled Graphene Based Glucose Biosensors

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Topics: Biosensors , Glucose , Graphene , Self-assembly , Polymers , Carbon nanotubes , Resolution (Optics)

Flexoelectric Materials and Structures for M/NEMS

Wenbin Huang, Kyungrim Kim, Shujun Zhang, Fuh-Gwo Yuan, Xiaoning Jiang

IMECE 2011; 761-766https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64520

Abstract

View Articletitled, Flexoelectric Materials and Structures for M/NEMS

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Topics: Nanoelectromechanical systems , Microcantilevers , Electromechanical systems , Strontium , Temperature

Microsystems Integration

General

A Hybrid Propulsion System for a High-Endurance UAV: Configuration Selection and Aerodynamic Study

Roberto Capata, Luca Marino, Enrico Sciubba

IMECE 2011; 767-774https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62272

Abstract

View Articletitled, A Hybrid Propulsion System for a High-Endurance UAV: Configuration Selection and Aerodynamic Study

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Topics: Propulsion systems , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Propellers , Batteries , Electric motors , Electric propulsion , Motors , Weight (Mass) , Combustion chambers , Design

Thermoelectric Coolers for Hotspot Thermal Management of 3D Stacked Chips

Matthew Redmond, Kavin Manickaraj, Owen Sullivan, Satish Kumar

IMECE 2011; 775-784https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63974

Abstract

View Articletitled, Thermoelectric Coolers for Hotspot Thermal Management of 3D Stacked Chips

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Topics: Thermal management , Thermoelectric coolers , Cooling , Heat , Power density , Transients (Dynamics) , Density , Electronic packages , Flat heat pipes , Heating

Low Voltage Electrohydrodynamic Micropump for Cooling of Electronic Device

Comlan Fandohan, A. G. Agwu Nnanna

IMECE 2011; 785-791https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64830

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View Articletitled, Low Voltage Electrohydrodynamic Micropump for Cooling of Electronic Device

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Topics: Cooling , Electrohydrodynamics , Micropumps , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Electric fields , Electric potential , Electrical properties , Viscosity , Dielectric materials

Symposium on Advanced Packaging, Power Electronics and Photonics

Microchannel Two-Phase Flow Oscillation Control With an Adjustable Inlet Orifice

Brent A. Odom, Mark J. Miner, Carlos A. Ortiz, Jonathan A. Sherbeck, Ravi S. Prasher, Patrick E. Phelan

IMECE 2011; 793-801https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62078

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View Articletitled, Microchannel Two-Phase Flow Oscillation Control With an Adjustable Inlet Orifice

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Topics: Microchannels , Oscillations , Two-phase flow , Critical heat flux , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer coefficients , Pressure , Pressure drop , Signals

Experimental Heat Transfer Spectrum Shift Prevention of a Portable Radiation Spectrometry System

Irad Brandys, Yeshayahu Levin, Rahamim Atias, Yair Ifergan, Yosef Cohen

IMECE 2011; 803-807https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62929

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View Articletitled, Experimental Heat Transfer Spectrum Shift Prevention of a Portable Radiation Spectrometry System

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Topics: Heat transfer , Radiation (Physics) , Spectroscopy , Radioactive substances , Analog circuits , Electronic packaging , Electronics , Laptop computers , Mixed convection , Sensors

Novel Power Electronics Overload and Temperature Rise and Time Interval Prediction Based on Dynamic Thermal Modeling

Sumit Dutta, Giti Karimi Moghaddam, Subhashish Bhattacharya, Richard Gould

IMECE 2011; 809-813https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64048

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View Articletitled, Novel Power Electronics Overload and Temperature Rise and Time Interval Prediction Based on Dynamic Thermal Modeling

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Topics: Algorithms , Cycles , Electronics , Modeling , Performance evaluation , Silicon , Temperature

Investigation of High Performance Heat Sink Characteristics in Forced Convection Cooling of Power Electronic Systems

Giti Karimi-Moghaddam, Craig Rende, Richard D. Gould, Subhashish Bhattacharya

IMECE 2011; 815-821https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64318

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View Articletitled, Investigation of High Performance Heat Sink Characteristics in Forced Convection Cooling of Power Electronic Systems

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Topics: Cooling , Electronic systems , Forced convection , Heat sinks , Temperature , Junctions , Steady state , Computer simulation , Computer software , Density

Evaluation of Two-Phase Cold Plate for Cooling Electric Vehicle Power Electronics

Peng Wang, Patrick McCluskey, Avram Bar-Cohen

IMECE 2011; 823-835https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64330

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View Articletitled, Evaluation of Two-Phase Cold Plate for Cooling Electric Vehicle Power Electronics

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Topics: Cooling , Electric vehicles , Electronics , Temperature , Thermal management , Engines , Flow (Dynamics) , Geometry , Heat flux , Motors

Thermal Performance and Reliability of Large-Area Bonded Interfaces in Power Electronics Packages

Sreekant Narumanchi, Douglas DeVoto, Mark Mihalic, Tim Popp, Patrick McCluskey

IMECE 2011; 837-842https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65399

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View Articletitled, Thermal Performance and Reliability of Large-Area Bonded Interfaces in Power Electronics Packages

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Topics: Electronic packages , Reliability , Copper , Cycles , Heat , Stress , Thermal resistance , Acoustics , Adhesives , Carbon fibers

Symposium on Manufacturing, Materials and Processes

Effect of Ni-Coated Carbon Nanotubes on the Creep Behavior of Sn-Ag-Cu Solder by Nanoindentation

J. Wei, Y. D. Han, H. Y. Jing, S. M. L. Nai, L. Y. Xu

IMECE 2011; 843-847https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63009

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View Articletitled, Effect of Ni-Coated Carbon Nanotubes on the Creep Behavior of Sn-Ag-Cu Solder by Nanoindentation

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Creep , Nanoindentation , Solders , Tin , Composite materials , Manganese (Metal) , Alloys , Nanocomposites , Powder metallurgy

Integrated Heterogeneous Micro-Nano Systems via Modular Designing and Flexible Assembly

Aditya Das, Rakesh Murthy

IMECE 2011; 849-854https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64095

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View Articletitled, Integrated Heterogeneous Micro-Nano Systems via Modular Designing and Flexible Assembly

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Topics: Design , Manufacturing , Machining , Algorithms , Flexible manufacturing systems , Hardware , Optimization , Physics , Robotics , Testing

Fast Copper Plating Process for Through Silicon Via (TSV) Filling

Su Wang, S. W. Ricky Lee

IMECE 2011; 855-863https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64782

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View Articletitled, Fast Copper Plating Process for Through Silicon Via (TSV) Filling

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Topics: Copper , Electroplating , Plating , Silicon

Symposium on Modeling and Simulation in Electronic/Photonic Packaging

Combined Experimental and Numerical Study of a New Configuration of Multiple Microchannel Heat Sink for Heat Removal

Jingru Zhang, Yogesh Jaluria

IMECE 2011; 865-873https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62535

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View Articletitled, Combined Experimental and Numerical Study of a New Configuration of Multiple Microchannel Heat Sink for Heat Removal

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Topics: Heat , Heat sinks , Microchannels , Design , Flow (Dynamics) , Bifurcation , Boundary-value problems , Computer simulation , Fluid dynamics , Fluids

Designs of Multiple Microchannel Heat Transfer Systems

Jingru Zhang, Po Ting Lin, Yogesh Jaluria

IMECE 2011; 875-887https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62539

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View Articletitled, Designs of Multiple Microchannel Heat Transfer Systems

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Topics: Heat transfer , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Thermal resistance , Temperature , Computer cooling , Computer simulation , Dimensions , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics

Analytical Thermal Model of a Generic Multi-Layer Spacerless 3D Package

Nuwan Rodrigo, Saeed Ghalambor, Abdolhossein Haji-Sheikh, Dereje Agonafer

IMECE 2011; 889-896https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64608

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View Articletitled, Analytical Thermal Model of a Generic Multi-Layer Spacerless 3D Package

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Topics: Computation , Computer simulation , Contact resistance , Dimensions , Heat conduction , Silicon , Solders , Steady state , Temperature , Wire bonding

Closed Form Solutions for Electrostatically Actuated Micromirrors Considering the Bending Effect

Hamid Moeenfard, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian, Hosein Moeenfard

IMECE 2011; 897-902https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65726

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View Articletitled, Closed Form Solutions for Electrostatically Actuated Micromirrors Considering the Bending Effect

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Topics: Computer simulation , Displacement , Electromagnetic weapons , Equilibrium (Physics) , Microactuators , Mirrors , Stability , Theorems (Mathematics) , Torsion

Reliable Design of TSV in Free-Standing Wafers and 3D Integrated Packages

Xi Liu, Margaret Simmons-Matthews, Kurt P. Wachtler, Suresh K. Sitaraman

IMECE 2011; 903-910https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65767

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View Articletitled, Reliable Design of TSV in Free-Standing Wafers and 3D Integrated Packages

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Topics: Design , Semiconductor wafers , Reliability , Silicon , Thermomechanics , Experimental design , Finite element analysis , Integrated circuits , Packaging , Semiconductor industry

Failure Mode Clustering is Electronic Assemblies Using Sammon’s Mapping With Supervised Training of Perceptrons

Pradeep Lall, Prashant Gupta, Kai Goebel

IMECE 2011; 911-925https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65833

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View Articletitled, Failure Mode Clustering is Electronic Assemblies Using Sammon’s Mapping With Supervised Training of Perceptrons

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Topics: Failure mechanisms , Failure , Artificial neural networks , Damage , Fracture (Process) , Shock (Mechanics) , Solders , Vibration , Cross section (Physics) , Errors

Liquid Cooling of a Stacked Quad-Core Processor and DRAM Using Laminar Flow in Microchannels

Anjali Chauhan, Bahgat Sammakia, Furat F. Afram, Kanad Ghose, Gamal Refai-Ahmed, Dereje Agonafer

IMECE 2011; 927-940https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65866

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View Articletitled, Liquid Cooling of a Stacked Quad-Core Processor and DRAM Using Laminar Flow in Microchannels

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Topics: Cooling , Laminar flow , Microchannels , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat sinks , Thermal resistance , Delays , Design , Energy dissipation , Reliability

Symposium on Quality and Reliability of Electronic/Photonic Packaging

Void Inspection in Lead-Free Solder Bumps on Ball Grid Array (BGA) Packages Using Laser Ultrasound Technique

Jie Gong, I. Charles Ume

IMECE 2011; 941-948https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63147

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View Articletitled, Void Inspection in Lead-Free Solder Bumps on Ball Grid Array (BGA) Packages Using Laser Ultrasound Technique

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Topics: Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Inspection , Lasers , Lead-free solders , Ultrasound , Solders , X-rays , Interferometers , Solder joints , Transients (Dynamics)

Comprehensive Quantification of Sorption Characteristics in Polymer Material of Thin Film Form

Heejin Park, Ji-Hyuk Lim, Suk-Jin Ham, Bongtae Han

IMECE 2011; 949-955https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63339

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View Articletitled, Comprehensive Quantification of Sorption Characteristics in Polymer Material of Thin Film Form

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Topics: Permeability , Polymers , Sorption , Thin films

A Novel Plating Technique for Realizing Copper Filled TSVs in Silicon Wafers

Emir Adanur, Charles Ellis, Robert N. Dean, Eric Tuck, Derek Strembicke

IMECE 2011; 957-962https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63689

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View Articletitled, A Novel Plating Technique for Realizing Copper Filled TSVs in Silicon Wafers

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Topics: Copper , Plating , Semiconductor wafers , Cutting , Dimensions , Image formation , Manufacturing , Microelectronic devices , Packaging , Polishing

Device Packaging Techniques for Implementing a Novel Thermal Flux Method for Fluid Degassing and Charging of a Planar Microscale Loop Heat Pipe

Navdeep S. Dhillon, Jim C. Cheng, Albert P. Pisano

IMECE 2011; 963-971https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64944

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View Articletitled, Device Packaging Techniques for Implementing a Novel Thermal Flux Method for Fluid Degassing and Charging of a Planar Microscale Loop Heat Pipe

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Topics: Fluids , Heat flux , Heat pipes , Microscale devices , Packaging , Microelectromechanical systems , Semiconductor wafers , Aluminum , Bonding , Borosilicate glasses

PHM of Leadfree Electronic Assemblies Using Resistance Spectroscopy With Sequential Importance Resampling

Pradeep Lall, Ryan Lowe, Kai Goebel

IMECE 2011; 973-986https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65832

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View Articletitled, PHM of Leadfree Electronic Assemblies Using Resistance Spectroscopy With Sequential Importance Resampling

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Topics: Spectroscopy , Damage , Failure , Service life (Equipment) , Algorithms , Electronics , Filters , Particulate matter , Reliability , Electronic components

Symposium on Reliability/Durability of Defense, Aerospace, and Military Electronics

Life Prediction Model Development of BGA Solder Joint Under Random Vibration

Changwoon Han, Chul-Min Oh, Won-Sik Hong

IMECE 2011; 987-988https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62997

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View Articletitled, Life Prediction Model Development of BGA Solder Joint Under Random Vibration

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Topics: Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Model development , Random vibration , Solder joints , Instrumentation , Vehicles , Automotive industry , Ball-Grid-Array packages , Electronics , Engines

Accrued Damage and Remaining Life in Field Extracted Assemblies Under Sequential Thermo-Mechanical Loads

Pradeep Lall, Mahendra Harsha, Jeff Suhling, Kai Goebel, Jim Jones

IMECE 2011; 989-1004https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65834

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View Articletitled, Accrued Damage and Remaining Life in Field Extracted Assemblies Under Sequential Thermo-Mechanical Loads

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Topics: Damage , Stress , Thermomechanics , Failure , Errors , Service life (Equipment) , Electronics , Delamination , Electronic systems , Fracture (Materials)

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