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ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
November 11–17, 2011
Denver, Colorado, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • ASME
ISBN:
978-0-7918-5497-6
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; 1-6doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62188
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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; 7-13doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62701
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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; 15-18doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63417
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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; 19-24doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63589
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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; 25-26doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64209
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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; 27-35doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64477
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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; 37-41doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65003
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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; 43-46doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65098
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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; 47-50doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65106
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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; 51-56doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65121
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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; 57-61doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65160
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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; 63-64doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65565
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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; 65-74doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65581
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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; 75-80doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62220
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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; 81-85doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62909
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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; 87-96doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62962
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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; 97-102doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65166
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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; 103-105doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65217
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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; 107-117doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62617
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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; 119-128doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62660
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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; 129-130doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62816
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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; 131-137doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63091
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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; 139-144doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63678
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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; 145-151doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64321
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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; 153-158doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64693
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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; 159-170doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62314
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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; 171-176doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62334
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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; 177-179doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62486
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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; 181-186doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62513
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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; 187-193doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62593
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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; 195-202doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62708
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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; 203-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62818
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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; 205-212doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63040
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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; 213-219doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63112
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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; 221-225doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63138
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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; 227-238doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63284
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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; 239-245doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63466
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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; 247-250doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63698
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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; 251-252doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63758
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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; 253-261doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63763
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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; 263-267doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63842
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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; 269-277doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63930
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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; 279-280doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64436
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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; 281-285doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64476
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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; 287-296doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64548
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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; 297-306doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64676
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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; 307-315doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64747
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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; 317-322doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65122
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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; 323-327doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65296
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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; 329-333doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65420
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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; 335-336doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65543
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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; 337-343doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65728
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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; 345-351doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63562
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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; 353-358doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63670
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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; 359-360doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63736
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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; 361-364doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64979
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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; 365-370doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65018
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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; 371-374doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65043
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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; 375-384doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65421
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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; 385-391doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65493
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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; 393-399doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62473
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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; 401-405doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63470
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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; 407-410doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63582
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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; 411-421doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63586
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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; 423-428doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63908
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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; 429-433doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63695
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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; 435-438doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64813
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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; 439-445doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62912
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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; 447-454doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62916
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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; 455-461doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62917
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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; 463-469doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63108
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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; 471-479doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64026
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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; 481-490doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64168
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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; 491-502doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64268
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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; 503-509doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64934
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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; 511-515doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65001
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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; 517-521doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65083
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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; 523-529doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65176
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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; 531-538doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65518
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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; 539-543doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65755
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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; 545-555doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65802
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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; 557-565doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64933
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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; 567-574doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65477
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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; 575-579doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65681
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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; 581-589doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62252
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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; 591-599doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62305
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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; 601-610doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62640
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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; 611-613doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62891
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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; 615-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62893
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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; 619-624doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63812
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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; 625-627doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64013
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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; 629-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64024
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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; 633-637doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64073
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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; 639-641doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64391
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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; 643-645doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64490
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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; 647-651doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64508
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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; 653-654doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64515
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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; 655-666doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65370
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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; 667-674doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63643
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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; 675-680doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64083
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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; 681-685doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64641
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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; 687-692doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64688
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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; 693-702doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65150
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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; 703-712doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65570
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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; 713-714doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65578
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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; 715-723doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65605
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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; 725-731doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62458
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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; 733-738doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64021
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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; 739-746doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64403
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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; 747-754doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62320
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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; 755-756doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64135
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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; 757-760doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64423
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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; 761-766doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64520
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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; 767-774doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62272
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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; 775-784doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63974
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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; 785-791doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64830
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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; 793-801doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62078
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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; 803-807doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62929
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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; 809-813doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64048
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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; 815-821doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64318
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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; 823-835doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64330
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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; 837-842doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65399
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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; 843-847doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63009
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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; 849-854doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64095
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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; 855-863doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64782
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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; 865-873doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62535
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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; 875-887doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62539
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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; 889-896doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64608
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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; 897-902doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65726
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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; 903-910doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65767
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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; 911-925doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65833
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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; 927-940doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65866
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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; 941-948doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63147
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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; 949-955doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63339
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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; 957-962doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-63689
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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; 963-971doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-64944
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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; 973-986doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65832
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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; 987-988doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-62997
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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; 989-1004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2011-65834
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Topics: Damage , Stress , Thermomechanics , Failure , Errors , Service life (Equipment) , Electronics , Delamination , Electronic systems , Fracture (Materials)
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