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ASME 2009 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition
November 13–19, 2009
Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA
Conference Sponsors:
  • ASME
ISBN:
978-0-7918-4385-7
Volume 12: Micro and Nano Systems, Parts A and B

Micro and Nano Systems

Applied Mechanics and Materials

Investigation of Energy Loss Mechanisms in Surface-Micromachined Resonators
Shiva Krishna Durgam, Yang Xu, Zhili Hao, Sunder Sarangan, Tim Dallas
IMECE 2009; 1-6doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10213
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Topics: Energy dissipation , Micromachining , Computer simulation , Thermoelastic damping , Microelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Separation (Technology) , Thermal energy
Finite Element Approach to Model Displacement Control of Smart Beams Using Photostrictive Optical Actuators
Mosfequr Rahman, John E. Jackson
IMECE 2009; 7-17doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10757
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Topics: Actuators , Displacement , Finite element analysis , Thin films , Boundary-value problems , Ceramics , Circuits , Computational methods , Convection , Design
Finite Element Thermal Analysis for Microscale Laser Joining of Nanoscale Coatings of Titanium on Glass/Polyimide System
Mohammed S. Mayeed, Nusrat J. Lubna, Gregory W. Auner, Golam M. Newaz, Rahul Patwa, Hans Herfurth
IMECE 2009; 19-24doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10776
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Topics: Coatings , Finite element analysis , Glass , Joining , Lasers , Microscale devices , Nanoscale phenomena , Thermal analysis , Titanium , Biomaterials
Mode I and Mixed Mode I and II Measurements for Stiction Failed MEMS Devices
Maheshwar R. Kashamolla, Arash K. Mousavi, Zayd C. Leseman
IMECE 2009; 25-31doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11531
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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Stiction , Maintenance , Adhesion , Deflection , Microscopes , Degrees of freedom , Failure , Microcantilevers , Modeling
Investigation of a Spectral-Based Surface Contact Model via Pointwise Computations
Jeffrey L. Streator
IMECE 2009; 33-38doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11617
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Topics: Computation , Accounting , Ambiguity , Elasticity , Surface roughness
High Sensitivity Pressure Measurement Using Van der Pauw Structure as a Sensing Element
R. Cassel, A. Mishty, A. Mian
IMECE 2009; 39-44doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11649
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Topics: Bridges (Structures) , Calibration , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Geometry , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Pressure , Pressure measurement , Pressure sensors
Coexistense of Creep and Transformation in High Temperature Shape Memory Alloys
Dimitris C. Lagoudas, George Chatzigeorgiou, Darren J. Hartl, Parikshith K. Kumar
IMECE 2009; 45-51doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11718
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Topics: Creep , High temperature , Shape memory alloys , Phase transitions , Actuators , Calibration , Constitutive equations , Metals , Viscoplasticity
Experimental Study of Structure-Electrical Transport Correlation in Single Disordered Carbon Nanowires
B. A. Samuel, C. M. Lentz, M. A. Haque
IMECE 2009; 53-56doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11739
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Topics: Carbon , Nanowires , Electrical conductivity , Thermal conductivity , Electrical properties , Pyrolysis , Temperature , Carbon nanotubes , Diamonds , Electronic components
Effects of Segregation on the Strain Fields and Electronic Structures of InAs Quantum Dots
Kuo-Bin Hong, Mao-Kuen Kuo
IMECE 2009; 57-62doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11917
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Topics: Electron configuration , Quantum dots , Electrons , Energy levels (Quantum mechanics) , Gallium arsenide , Hydrostatics , Relaxation (Physics) , Self-assembly , Simulation
Analytical Solutions for the Static Instability of Nano-Switches Under the Effect of Casimir Force and Electrostatic Actuation
Mahdi Mojahedi, Hamid Moeenfard, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian
IMECE 2009; 63-69doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12379
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Topics: Casimir force , Switches
Interface Effects in Strained Thin Films
Andrew Robison, Lei Lei, Sowmya Ramarapu, Marisol Koslowski
IMECE 2009; 71-75doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12539
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Topics: Thin films , Dislocations , Crystals , Film thickness , Metallic thin films , Optoelectronic devices , Semiconductor industry , Thread
On-Chip Young’s Modulus Characterization of the Effect of Phosphorus Heavy Doping on Polysilicon Thin Films
E. Bassiachvili, P. Nieva, A. Khajepour
IMECE 2009; 77-83doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13083
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Topics: Polysilicon , Thin films , Young's modulus , Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Stress , Contact resistance , Design , Materials properties , Modeling
Measurement of Epoxy Stiffness by Atomic Force Acoustic Microscopy
Wei Zhao, Chad S. Korach
IMECE 2009; 85-87doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13228
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Topics: Acoustics , Epoxy adhesives , Epoxy resins , Fundamental forces (Physics) , Microscopy , Stiffness , Fillers (Materials) , Composite materials , Polymer composites , Contact mechanics

Characterization and Reliability of MEMS and NEMS

Reliability of Electrostatically Driven Resonant Sensors Under Mechanical Shock
Mahmoud I. Ibrahim, Mohammad I. Younis
IMECE 2009; 89-100doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12366
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Topics: Reliability , Resonance , Sensors , Shock (Mechanics) , Stress , Accounting , Excitation , Laser Doppler vibrometers , Pressure , Simulation results
Measuring the Temperature of Topology Optimized Electrothermal Microgrippers Using Raman Spectroscopy
O. Sardan Sukas, J. Liu, P. Bo̸ggild
IMECE 2009; 101-104doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12932
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Topics: Raman spectroscopy , Temperature , Topology , Electrodes , Design , Finite element analysis , Heating , Actuators , Engineering simulation , Finite element model

Computational Studies on Nanostructures and MEMS

Contact Time Study of Microsystems Actuated by Ramp-Input Voltages
M. Moghimi Zand, B. Rashidian, M. T. Ahmadian
IMECE 2009; 105-112doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10157
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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Finite element methods , Damping , Dynamic systems , Finite difference methods , Shear deformation
Dynamic Pull-In Instability of Initially Curved Microbeams
M. Moghimi Zand, M. T. Ahmadian, B. Rashidian
IMECE 2009; 113-118doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10158
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Topics: Microbeams , Buckling , Finite element model
On Efficient Particle Methods for Solving the Boltzmann Transport Equation in the Relaxation-Time Approximation
Nicolas G. Hadjiconstantinou, Gregg A. Radtke, Lowell L. Baker
IMECE 2009; 119-125doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10201
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Topics: Approximation , Particulate matter , Relaxation (Physics) , Equilibrium (Physics) , Gases , Simulation
Fast Harmonic MEMS Simulation With Arnoldi Model Order Reduction
David Binion, Xiaolin Chen
IMECE 2009; 127-133doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10525
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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Simulation , Finite element analysis , Design , Filters , Microfabrication , Micromechanical resonators , Signals , Simulation models , Telecommunications
Implementation of an Efficient Algorithm for Virtual Prototyping of Dynamics of Molecular Conformation
Shanzhong Shawn Duan, Andrew Ries
IMECE 2009; 135-142doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10837
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Topics: Algorithms , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Molecular conformation , Chain , Computer simulation , Degrees of freedom , Equations of motion , Freezing
Simulation Studies of Micro-Scale Gas Pumps Driven by Isolated Heating Elements Induced Thermal Creep Flows
Yen-Lin Han
IMECE 2009; 143-150doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10856
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Topics: Creep , Flow (Dynamics) , Heating , Microscale devices , Pumps , Simulation , Temperature gradient , Compressors , Pressure , Simulation results
Size-Dependent Elastic Behavior of Silicon Nanofilms: Molecular Dynamics Study
Hamed Sadeghian, Johannes F. L. Goosen, Andre Bossche, Barend J. Thijsse, Fred van Keulen
IMECE 2009; 151-156doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11253
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Topics: Elasticity , Molecular dynamics , Silicon , Surface energy , Young's modulus , Atoms , Engineering simulation , Mechanical properties , Relaxation (Physics) , Simulation
Stochastic Modeling of the Bulk Thermal Conductivity for Dense Carbon Nanotube Networks
Nikhil A. Ashtekar, David A. Jack
IMECE 2009; 157-163doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11282
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Modeling , Thermal conductivity , Aerospace industry , Chirality , Contact resistance , Failure , Finite element analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Molecular dynamics simulation
Application of the Extended Kantorovich Method to the Vibrational Analysis of Electrically Actuated Microplates
Mahdi Behzad, Hamid Moeenfard, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian
IMECE 2009; 165-172doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12186
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Topics: Microplates , Vibration
Numerical Simulation of Synthetic Microstructured Fibrillar Adhesive Pads
Masoud Safdari, Majid Baniassadi, Akbar Ghazavizadeh, David Ruch, Said Ahzi
IMECE 2009; 173-177doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12846
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Topics: Adhesives , Computer simulation , Adhesion , Fibers , Synthetic adhesives , Fluctuations (Physics) , Mechanical properties , Modeling , Polyester fibers , Uncertainty

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

Novel Design of Polysilicon Microphone With Corrugated Diaphragm
Dan Zhang, Qi Shi, Ye Tao
IMECE 2009; 179-185doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10155
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Topics: Design , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Microphones , Polysilicon , Silicon , Deformation , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Manufacturing
Thermal Analysis of a Microfluidic Preconcentrator for Portable Micro Gas Analysis Systems
Z. Jay Cao, Aaron J. Knobloch, Wei-Cheng Tian, Stacey J. Kennerly, Nannan Chen, Mark A. Shannan, Rich Masel
IMECE 2009; 187-192doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10342
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Topics: Design , Energy consumption , Gas chromatography , Metals , Microfluidics , Modeling , Silicon , Temperature , Temperature control , Thermal analysis
High Throughput Continuous Fabrication of Large Surface Area Microstructured PDMS
Franklin J. DiBartolomeo, Christine A. Trinkle
IMECE 2009; 193-194doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10383
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Topics: Manufacturing , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Microscale devices , Fuel cells , Lithography , Microfluidics
Fractal Compression and Adaptive Sampling With HV Partitioning: Accelerating the Scanning Process in Scanning Probe Microscopy
Marvin H.-M. Cheng, Ezzat G. Bakhoum
IMECE 2009; 195-201doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10562
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Topics: Compression , Fractals , Scanning probe microscopy , Vickers hardness testing , Algorithms , Resolution (Optics) , Imaging , Corners (Structural elements) , Feedback , Microscopes
Computational Analysis of Input-Shaping Control of Torsional Microelectromechanical Mirrors
Starling Thomas, Mohammed F. Daqaq, Gang Li
IMECE 2009; 203-204doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10948
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Topics: Mirrors , Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Optimization , Dynamic response , Feedback , Oscillations , Shapes , Vibration
Optimal Sliding Mode Control of AFM Tip Vibration and Position During Manipulation of a Nanoparticle
Hesam Babahosseini, Majid Khorsand, Ali Meghdari, Aria Alasty
IMECE 2009; 205-214doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10953
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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Nanoparticles , Sliding mode control , Vibration , Control equipment , Design , Dynamic models , Friction , Modeling , Nanoscale phenomena
Dynamics of a Moving Body With the Hole in Its Center and Characteristics of Fluid Flow in a Small Diameter Tube
Toru Maeda, Akihiro Sato, Tatsuya Otsuka, Masatsugu Yoshizawa
IMECE 2009; 215-223doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11050
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Engineering systems and industry applications , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Friction , Pressure , Transients (Dynamics)
Dynamics Modeling of Nanoparticle in AFM-Based Manipulation Using Two Nanoscale Friction Models
Hesam Babahosseini, Seyed Hanif Mahboobi, Ali Meghdari
IMECE 2009; 225-234doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11071
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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Friction , Modeling , Nanoparticles , Nanoscale phenomena , Coulombs , Deformation , Manipulators , Particulate matter
Improved Fabrication of an Integrated Electromagnetic Second Stage Microactuator for a Hard Disk Recording Head
Henry Saalfeld, Dragan Dinulovic, Hans H. Gatzen
IMECE 2009; 235-242doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11076
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Topics: Disks , Manufacturing , Microactuators , Microelectromechanical systems , Horizontal directional drilling
Controlled Geometry Nanopore Fabrication in Silicon Nitride Membranes With a Transmission Electron Microscope
Eugene Sosnov, Subba Rao Karavadi, Shaurya Prakash
IMECE 2009; 243-245doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11281
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Topics: Electron microscopes , Geometry , Manufacturing , Membranes , Nanopores , Silicon nitride ceramics , Optimization , Shapes
Optimization Strategy for Resonant Mass Sensor Design in the Presence of Squeeze Film Damping
Chengzhang Li, Michele H. Miller
IMECE 2009; 247-256doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11586
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Topics: Damping , Design , Optimization , Resonance , Sensors , Modeling , Polymers , Springs , Structural dynamics
Experimental Approach for Developing and Testing Predictive Self-Assembly Models
Gary Hendrick, James Tuckerman, Mario Juha, Nathan Crane
IMECE 2009; 257-262doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11629
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Topics: Self-assembly , Testing , Fluids , Manufacturing , Probability
Control of Internal Stress for High Quality Nickel Large Area Mold Inserts
D. S. Park, V. Singh, B. H. You, N. Kim, P.-C. Chen, S. A. Soper, D. E. Nikitopoulos, J. Goettert, M. C. Murphy
IMECE 2009; 263-269doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11639
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Topics: Nickel , Stress , Electroplating , Contamination , Electrodeposition , Microfluidics , Molding , Nanoscale phenomena , Polymers , Semiconductor wafers
Fly-Ear Inspired Miniature Directional Microphones: Modeling and Experimental Study
H. J. Liu, M. Yu, L. Currano, D. Gee
IMECE 2009; 271-277doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11772
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Topics: Ear , Microphones , Modeling , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Bridges (Structures) , Composite materials , Design , Fibers , Finite element model
Investigation of the Properties of PEEK-Nanotube Composites Prepared by Solution Methods
Stephen F. Bartolucci, Gaurav Mago, Halil Gevgilili, Seda Vural, Kimberly Dikovics, Dilhan M. Kalyon, Frank T. Fisher
IMECE 2009; 279-282doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11938
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Topics: Carbon , Chemical properties , Composite materials , Crystallization , Ethers (Class of compounds) , High temperature , Nanocomposites , Nanofibers , Nanotubes , Polymer solutions
Bipartite Graphical Integration of Dielectrophoresis Process Models for Assembly of Carbon Nanotubes
Meet Shah, Ibrahim Zeid, Sagar Kamarthi
IMECE 2009; 283-288doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11977
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Dielectrophoresis , Manufacturing , Algorithms , Aluminum , Copper , Electric fields , Electrodes , Engineers , Metals
Investigation of Oxide-Removal of Various Metal Particles for Fabricating MEMS-Based Corrosion Sensor
Feng Pan, Adam Huang
IMECE 2009; 289-293doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12045
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Topics: Corrosion , Metals , Microelectromechanical systems , Nickel , Particulate matter , Sensors
Thermoplastic Fusion Bonding of Polymer-Based Micro Devices Using a Pressure Cooker
Taehyun Park, Thomas J. Zimmerman, Daniel Park, Brooks Lowrey, Michael C. Murphy
IMECE 2009; 295-300doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12070
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Topics: Bonding , Polymers , Pressure , Temperature , Boundary-value problems , Containers , Deformation , Packaging , Sealing (Process) , Vacuum
Characterization of Thermomechanical Properties of Polypyrrole Nanowires
Onejae Sul, Seongjin Jang, Eui-Hyeok Yang
IMECE 2009; 301-302doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12371
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Topics: Nanowires , Thermomechanics , Young's modulus , Deflection , Conducting polymers , Microactuators , Microscopy , Oxidation , Polymers , Thermal expansion
The Effect of Squeeze-Film Damping on Suppressing the Shock Response of MEMS
Hadi Yagubizade, Mohammad I. Younis, Ghader Rezazadeh
IMECE 2009; 303-308doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12433
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Topics: Damping , Microelectromechanical systems , Shock (Mechanics) , Microbeams , Stress , Finite element model , Fluids , Physics , Pressure
Fabrication of Polymeric and Polymeric Nano-Composite MEMS Structures
Daizong Li, Serdar Tumkor, Souran Manoochehri, Kishore Pochiraju
IMECE 2009; 309-313doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12460
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Topics: Manufacturing , Microelectromechanical systems , Nanocomposites , Photoresists , Stiffness , Bubbles , Heat , Lithography , Nanomaterials , Particle spin
Adaptive Trajectory Tracking Control of Nanopositioning Stage Under Dynamic Load Condition
Mohammad Sheikh Sofla, Seyed Mehdi Rezaei, Mohammad Zareinejad
IMECE 2009; 315-320doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12548
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Topics: Piezoelectric actuators , Stress , Tracking control , Trajectories (Physics) , Adaptive control , Control modeling , Displacement , Micromanipulation , Piezoelectric ceramics , Robustness
Axial Force Regulation in MEMS Resonant Sensors
Pezhman A. Hassanpour, Chris T. Wong, Patricia M. Nieva, Amir Khajepour
IMECE 2009; 321-327doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12676
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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Sensors , Finite element model , Thermal stresses , Design

Energy and Power in Micro and Nano Systems

Novel MEMS-Based Boiler Development for Low Temperature Applications
K. Prather, H. Hemphill, I. Pjescic, C. Tranter, J. Dorton, F. Elliott, L. Weiss
IMECE 2009; 329-334doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10500
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Topics: Boilers , Low temperature , Microelectromechanical systems , Copper , Fluids , Silicon , Manufacturing , Boiling , Capillarity , Construction
Resonant Versus Sub-Resonant Operation of a MEMS Heat Engine
H. Bardaweel, R. Richards, C. Richards, M. Anderson
IMECE 2009; 335-339doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10987
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Topics: Heat engines , Microelectromechanical systems , Resonance , Engines , Pressure , Shapes , Cavities
Streaming Potential Measurement in Live Plants for Energy Harvesting Applications
Rajagopal Panchapakesan, Kwang W. Oh
IMECE 2009; 341-342doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11562
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Topics: Electric potential , Electrodes , Energy harvesting , Fluids , Microfluidics , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Pressure , Probes , Resins
Dispenser Printed Microscale Thermoelectric Generators for Powering Wireless Sensor Networks
Alic Chen, Michael Koplow, Deepa Madan, Paul K. Wright, James W. Evans
IMECE 2009; 343-352doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11636
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Topics: Generators , Microscale devices , Wireless sensor networks , Semiconductors (Materials) , Batteries , Biomedicine , Design , Electricity (Physics) , Electronics , Energy harvesting
Nano-Structured Phase Change Materials and Their Calorimetry
Oksen T. Baris, Sanjiv Sinha
IMECE 2009; 353-359doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11799
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Topics: Calorimetry , Phase change materials , Heat of fusion , Nanostructures , Design , Heat capacity , Melting , Modeling , Nanoscale phenomena , Paraffin wax
The α-Prototype of an Ultra-Micro-Gas Turbine at the University of Roma 1: Final Assembly and Tests
Roberto Capata, Enrico Sciubba
IMECE 2009; 361-367doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12281
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Topics: Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing , Turbines , Generators , Batteries , Electricity (Physics) , Gas turbines , Internal combustion engines , Micro gas turbines , Patents
Low Power Electronics for Square-Wave Piezoactuator Driving
G. Biancuzzi, T. Lemke, F. Goldschmidtboeing, O. Ruthmann, H.-J. Schrag, B. Vodermayer, T. Schmid, P. Woias
IMECE 2009; 369-376doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12405
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Topics: Actuators , Batteries , Bridges (Structures) , Capacitance , Capacitors , Circuits , Design , Displacement , Energy consumption , Energy efficiency
Design Considerations for Harvesting Vibration Energy at MEMS Scale: Review
Vinod R. Challa, Frank T. Fisher
IMECE 2009; 377-385doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12873
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Topics: Design , Energy harvesting , Microelectromechanical systems , Power density , Vibration
TiO2 Nanofibers Based Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Jinwei Li, Shiyou Xu, Yong Shi
IMECE 2009; 387-390doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13027
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Topics: Nanofibers , Solar cells , Nanoparticles , Electrospinning , Circuits , Absorption , Electrical measurement , Electron transport , Ethanol , Glass

Micro and Nano Devices

A Brownian Dynamics Model of Worm-Like-Biomolecule Separation Using Periodic Nanofilter Arrays
Ghassan N. Fayad, Nicolas G. Hadjiconstantinou
IMECE 2009; 391-397doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10186
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Separation (Technology) , Chemistry , Electric fields , Simulation results
About Terahertz Generation on the Superstructures Layers AIIIBIIICVI2 Crystals
R. M. Sardarly, O. A. Samedov, A. A. Bayramov, A. P. Abdullayev, F. T. Salmanov
IMECE 2009; 399-404doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10287
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Topics: Crystals , Reflection , Superlattices , Neutron diffraction , Temperature , Terahertz radiation
Nano-Manipulation Device With Parallel Kinematic Micro-Positioning Stage and Integrated Active Cantilever
Jingyan Dong, Placid M. Ferreira
IMECE 2009; 405-413doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10336
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Topics: Cantilevers , Kinematics
A Multiple-Beam Tuning-Fork Gyroscope With High Quality Factors
Ren Wang, Shiva Krishna Durgam, Zhili Hao, Linda Vahala
IMECE 2009; 415-416doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10454
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Topics: Q-factor , Manufacturing , Design , Engineering prototypes , Semiconductor wafers , Silicon-on-insulator , Testing
Nanoscale Graphene and Carbon Nanotube Lithography Using an Atomic Force Microscope
Kitu Kumar, Onejae Sul, Yao-Tsan Tsai, Daniel Choi, M. G. Prasad, Frank Fisher, Stefan Strauf, E. H. Yang
IMECE 2009; 417-418doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10646
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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Carbon nanotubes , Graphene , Lithography , Nanoscale phenomena , Oxidation , Carbon , Feedback , Graphite , Ions
Electrowetting of Room Temperature Ionic Liquids (RTILs) for Capillary Force Manipulation
Abhay Vasudev, Ashish Jagtiani, Li Du, Jun Hu, Yanan Gao, Jiang Zhe
IMECE 2009; 419-423doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10699
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Topics: Temperature , Bridges (Structures) , Drops , Dynamic response , Electrodes , High temperature , Thermal stability , Vacuum , Volatility
A Novel Multifunctional Piezoelectric Microcantilever Sensor
P. Heydari, A. Shokuhfar, A. P. Heydari
IMECE 2009; 425-426doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10707
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Topics: Sensors , Compression , Computation , Inverse problems
Design Optimization for Non-Resonant MEMS Gyroscope
Wei Cui, Xiaolin Chen, Wei Xue
IMECE 2009; 427-432doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10812
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Topics: Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Optimization , Resonance
Tunable Lloyd-Mirror Interferometer for Large-Area Nanopatterning
Ishan Wathuthanthri, Chang-Hwan Choi
IMECE 2009; 433-438doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10895
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Topics: Interferometers , Lithography , Mirrors
A Blocking-Free Microfluidic Fluorescence Heterogeneous Immunoassay for Quantitative Detection of Human C-Reactive Protein
Peng Li, Radha Narayanan, Alex J. Sherry, Jairo A. Cortes, Andrew Marchesseault, Constantine Anagnostopoulos, Mohammad Faghri
IMECE 2009; 439-443doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10904
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Topics: Fluorescence , Microfluidics , Proteins , Diseases , Carbon reinforced plastics , Cardiovascular system , Microchannels , Risk assessment , Testing
Capacitive Tilt Sensor Using Metallic Ball
Chang Hwa Lee, Seung S. Lee
IMECE 2009; 445-448doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10938
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Topics: Sensors , Contact mechanics , Dimensions , Displacement , Engineering prototypes , Manufacturing
An Integration of Micropump and Micromixer
Thien X. Dinh, Yoshifumi Ogami
IMECE 2009; 449-453doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10992
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Topics: Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Micropumps
Development and Testing of a Low-Cost Rapid-Cycle Hot Embossing System for Manufacturing Microscale Parts
Melinda Hale, David E. Hardt
IMECE 2009; 455-459doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11094
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Topics: Cycles , Embossing , Manufacturing , Microscale devices , Testing , Design , Heating , Ceramics , Heat , Heat sinks
Experimental Study on Cytoplasmic Calcium Oscillation in MG-63 Cells Induced by Pressure-Driven Fluid Flow
Jong Heon Jeon, Tae Kyung Kim, So Hee Park, Jung Wook Shin, Ok Chan Jeong
IMECE 2009; 461-462doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11121
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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Oscillations , Pressure , Bone , Shear (Mechanics) , Shear stress , Stress
Use of the Freely-Swimming, Serratia Marcescens Bacteria to Enhance Mixing in Microfluidic Systems
Mahyar Peysepar, Mohammad Behshad Shafii, Ramin Rasoulian, Hosein Jamalifar, Mohammad Reza Fazeli
IMECE 2009; 463-467doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11469
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Topics: Bacteria , Microfluidics
Self Assembly of Thermo Electric Coolers Using Solder and Fluid Based Methods
James Tuckerman, Gary Hendrick, Nathan B. Crane
IMECE 2009; 469-470doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11628
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Topics: Coolers , Fluids , Self-assembly , Solders , Thermoelectric coolers , Cooling , Manufacturing , Microscale devices , Temperature , Water
High Pressure On-Chip Valves for Thermoplastic Microfluidics
Chien-Fu Chen, Jikun Liu, Chien-Cheng Chang, Don L. DeVoe
IMECE 2009; 471-474doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11760
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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , Microfluidics , Valves , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Contamination , Flow (Dynamics) , Leakage , Manufacturing , Needles , Pressure
Transfer Method of Carbon Nanotube Film for Embedded Transparent Electrode
Kangwon Lee, Jung A. Lee, Kwang-Cheol Lee, Seung S. Lee
IMECE 2009; 475-479doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11833
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Electrodes , Transparency
3-D Integration of Micro-Gratings Into Bio-Analytical Devices
Bahador Farshchian, Jeong Tae Ok, JaeJong Lee, Sunggook Park
IMECE 2009; 481-485doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11934
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Topics: Brass (Metal) , Crystals , Diffraction gratings , Embossing , Fluids , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Molding , Nanofabrication , Nanoscale phenomena
Investigation of Casimir and Van der Waals Forces for a Nonlinear Double-Clamped Beam Using Homotopy Perturbation Method
Mahdi Mojahedi, Hamid Moeenfard, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian
IMECE 2009; 487-494doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12503
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Topics: Van der Waals forces , Algebra , Casimir force , Deflection , Design , Excitation , Intermolecular forces , Nonlinear differential equations , Stress , Switches
Optimization of First Mode Sensitivity of V-Shaped AFM Cantilever Using Genetic Algorithm Method
S. A. Moeini, M. H. Kahrobaiyan, M. Rahaeifard, M. T. Ahmadian
IMECE 2009; 495-501doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12554
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Topics: Atomic force microscopy , Cantilevers , Genetic algorithms , Optimization , Microcantilevers , Stiffness , Shapes , Design , Probes , Microbeams
Design, Analysis and Optimization of Magnetic Microactuators
Qingkun Zhou, Pinhas Ben-Tzvi, Azhar Iqbal, Dapeng Fan
IMECE 2009; 503-512doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12765
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Topics: Design , Microactuators , Microelectromechanical systems , Optimization
Design and Modelling of a MEMS Capacitive Temperature Sensor With Linear Capacitance-Temperature Response
Mohammad Shavezipur, Chris Wong, Patricia Nieva, Amir Khajepour
IMECE 2009; 513-518doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12790
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Topics: Capacitance , Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Temperature , Temperature sensors , Electrodes , Engineering simulation , Finite element methods , Finite element model
Characterization of Hybrid-Nano Polymer Solar Cell
S. Domakonda, L. Gouti, S. Earles, C. Baum, S. Ramesh, K. Mitra
IMECE 2009; 519-525doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12895
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Topics: Polymers , Solar cells , Nanoparticles , Plasticizers , Excitons , Conducting polymers , Mechanical admittance , Photoluminescence , Absorption , Chemical etching
Modeling of a Multifunctional Pressure-Temperature Sensor
Ali Najafi Sohi, Mohammad Shavezipur, Patricia Nieva, Amir Khajepour
IMECE 2009; 527-533doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12930
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Topics: Modeling , Pressure , Sensors , Temperature , Aviation , Capacitance , Circuits , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Energy generation , Engineering simulation
Wavelength and Coherence Independent Method of Optically Exciting Mechanical Resonance
Gregory N. Nielson, Leslie M. Phinney, David S. Epp, Jonathan Wittwer, Vipin Gupta, Paul Resnick, Uma Krishnamoorthy
IMECE 2009; 535-544doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12980
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Topics: Resonance , Wavelength , Cantilevers , Excitation , Microelectromechanical systems , Sunlight , Aluminum , Cantilever beams , Finite element analysis , Light sources
Comparison of Tooling Materials in Injection Molding of Microscale Features
Sung-Hwan Yoon, Prabhu Palanisamy, Purushotham Padmanabha, Joey L. Mead, Carol M. F. Barry
IMECE 2009; 545-552doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13346
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Topics: Injection molding , Microscale devices , Tooling , Polymers , Coating processes , Coatings , Damage , Heat transfer , Metals , Microscopy

Microfluidics 2009: Fluid Engineering in Micro- and Nanosystems

Flow of Microfluids in Converging Microchannels
Nelson Macken, Jong Hsien Lim
IMECE 2009; 553-557doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10253
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Cross section (Physics) , Flow visualization , Fluorescence , Junctions , Microfluidics , Microscopy , Multiphase flow , Rendering
Numerical Study on the Interaction of an Inextensible Filament in a Uniform Fluid Flow Using the Immersed Boundary Method
Ranjith Maniyeri, Yong Kweon Suh, Sangmo Kang
IMECE 2009; 559-566doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10354
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Fluid dynamics , Fluid structure interaction , Circular cylinders , Computational fluid dynamics , Computer simulation , Cylinders , Energy harvesting , Feedback , FORTRAN
An Automated Cyclic Particle Extractor
Han-Sheng Chuang, Steven T. Wereley, Stephen C. Jacobson
IMECE 2009; 567-570doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10422
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Topics: Particulate matter , Cycles , Diffusion (Physics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Microfluidics , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Pumps , Separation (Technology) , Valves
Comparison of Contour Based and Feature Based Tracking Methods for Control of Microbiorobots
Dal Hyung Kim, Edward Steager, Min Jun Kim
IMECE 2009; 571-576doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10564
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Topics: Algorithms , Errors , Failure , Manufacturing , Robots , Shapes
Biologically Inspired Robotic Microswimmers
William R. Hesse, Matthew Federici, David M. Casale, Peter Fink, Basil Milton, Min Jun Kim
IMECE 2009; 577-582doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10565
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Topics: Biomedicine , Biomimetics , Drug delivery systems , Drugs , Engineers , Locomotives , Magnetic fields , Propulsion systems , Reynolds number , Robotics
Numerical Study on Electrokinetic Interaction Between a Pair of Cylindrical Colloidal Particles
Dolfred Vijay Fernandes, Sangmo Kang, Yong Kweon Suh
IMECE 2009; 583-588doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10582
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Topics: Electrokinetics , Particulate matter , Electric fields , Flow (Dynamics) , Separation (Technology) , Biotechnology , Chain , Electrophoresis , Fluid-dynamic forces , Fluids
Electrohydrodynamic Modeling for Microfluidic Devices
Jun Zeng
IMECE 2009; 589-597doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10634
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Topics: Electrohydrodynamics , Microfluidics , Modeling , Design , Electric fields , Electrodes , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Computer-aided design , Electrokinetics
Effect of Textured Hydrophobic Surfaces on Microchannel Flow
Satoshi Ogata, Keigo Shimizu
IMECE 2009; 599-604doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10678
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Topics: Drag reduction , Laminar flow , Manufacturing , Microchannel flow , Pressure , Visualization , Water
Modeling of Dielectrophoresis for Myoglobin Molecules in a Microchannel With Parallel Electrodes
G. Naga Siva Kumar, Sushanta K. Mitra
IMECE 2009; 605-611doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10765
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Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Electrodes , Microchannels , Modeling
Preconcentration of Cardiac Proteins in a Microfluidic Device
Talukder Zaki Jubery, Danny R. Bottenus, Prashanta Dutta, Cornelius F. Ivory
IMECE 2009; 613-617doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10772
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Topics: Microfluidics , Proteins , Microchannels , Integrated circuits , Electrolytes , Bonding , Dimensions , Electric fields , Pacific Ocean , Temperature
Evaporation of Nanoparticles Droplets on Nanoporous Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Rajesh Leeladhar, Wei Xu, Chang-Hwan Choi
IMECE 2009; 619-625doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10773
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Topics: Drops , Evaporation , Nanofluids , Nanoparticles
Modeling and Simulation of pH Dependent Isotachophoresis
Jaesool Shim, Prashanta Dutta, Cornelius F. Ivory
IMECE 2009; 627-631doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10778
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Topics: Computer simulation , Junctions , Microchannels , Microfluidics , Modeling , Simulation
Mitigation of Fouling on Hollow Fibre Membrane Using Ultrasonic Transducer
Xu Li, A. G. Agwu Nnanna
IMECE 2009; 633-641doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10926
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Topics: Fibers , Membranes , Ultrasonic transducers , Ultrasound
Joint Use of Traveling Wave Dielectrophoresis and AC-Electroosmosis for Particle Manipulation
Sophie Loire, Igor Mezic
IMECE 2009; 643-648doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10927
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Topics: Dielectrophoresis , Electroosmosis , Particulate matter , Traveling waves , Bacteria , Fluid dynamics , Fluids , Signals , Electric fields , Electrodes
A Magnetic Coulter Counting Device for Wear Debris Detection in Lubrication
Li Du, Joan Carletta, Robert Veillette, Jiang Zhe
IMECE 2009; 649-653doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10967
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Topics: Lubrication , Wear , Particulate matter , Aluminum , Design , Iron , Metals , Microfluidics , Microscale devices , Nonferrous metals
Electrically Tethered DNA Stretching in Nanochannels
Byung Chul Lee, Chanmin Kang, Jinsik Kim, Ji Yoon Kang, Hyun-Joon Shin, Sang-Youp Lee
IMECE 2009; 655-661doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10986
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Topics: DNA , Elongation , Chain , Dynamics (Mechanics) , Electric fields , Finite element methods , Finite element model , Geometry , Relaxation (Physics) , Simulation
A Compact Nanostructure Integrated Pool Boiler for Microscale Cooling Applications
Muhsincan S¸es¸en, Cem Baha Akkartal, Wisam Khudhayer, Tansel Karabacak, Ali Kos¸ar
IMECE 2009; 663-667doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11008
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Topics: Aluminum , Boilers , Boiling , Bubbles , Cooling , Cooling systems , Copper , Fluids , Heat , Heat transfer
Accuracy of External Force Measurements Based on Particle Tracking Velocimetry
Blaine Laughlin, Assad Tabatabaie, Peter Huang
IMECE 2009; 669-675doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11214
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Topics: Force measurement , Particulate matter , Brownian motion , Calibration , Microfluidics , Accuracy and precision , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Fluids , Materials properties , Microscale devices
Stability of Flows in a T-Junction Microfluidic Device
Amit Gupta, Ranganathan Kumar
IMECE 2009; 677-685doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11278
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Junctions , Microfluidics , Stability , Drops , Engineering simulation , Lattice Boltzmann methods , Simulation , Bubbles , Chemical reactions
Hydrodynamic Focusing Based Particle Filtration Using an Island Structure With Built-In Valves
Kangsun Lee, Byungwook Ahn, Kwang W. Oh
IMECE 2009; 687-688doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11312
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Topics: Filtration , Particulate matter , Valves , Microchannels , Biology , Biomedical engineering , Microfluidics
Hybrid Control and Transport Using Bacteria-Driven Microbiorobots
Edward Steager, M. Selman Sakar, Dalhyung Kim, Vijay Kumar, George J. Pappas, Min Jun Kim
IMECE 2009; 689-694doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11327
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Topics: Bacteria , Hybrid control , Center of mass , Electrokinetics , Microactuators , Particulate matter , Ultraviolet radiation
Microfluidic Emulsion Generation and Trapping Enabling Droplet-Interfaced Bilayer Lipid Membrane Arrays
C. Shao, D. L. DeVoe
IMECE 2009; 695-696doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11410
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Topics: Drops , Emulsions , Membranes , Microfluidics , Density , Drugs , Generators , Lipid bilayers , Proteins
Planar Phospholipid Membrane Formation in Open Well Thermoplastic Chips
C. Shao, M. Colombini, D. L. DeVoe
IMECE 2009; 697-698doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11432
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Topics: Membranes , Flow (Dynamics) , Microfluidics , Pressure , Stability
Molecular Dynamics Computations of Flow in Constricted and Wavy Nano Channels
D. D. Marsh, S. P. Vanka, I. M. Jasiuk, M. L. Knothe Tate
IMECE 2009; 699-703doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11549
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Topics: Computation , Flow (Dynamics) , Molecular dynamics , Boundary-value problems , Bone , Dimensions , Equilibrium (Physics) , Inflow , Modeling , Molecular dynamics simulation
Controlled Flow Evaporation in Complex Microchannels With Non-Uniform Wall Temperatures
Selin Arslan, Luc. G. Fre´chette
IMECE 2009; 705-711doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11579
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Topics: Evaporation , Flow (Dynamics) , Microchannels , Wall temperature , Semiconductor wafers , Fluids , Glass , Temperature gradient , Two-phase flow , Water
Passive In-Plane Micromixer for Slow Diffusing Liquids
Ehsan Yakhshi Tafti, Ranganathan Kumar, Hyoung J. Cho
IMECE 2009; 713-717doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11618
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Topics: Computer simulation , Design , Diffusion (Physics) , Fluids , Laminar flow , Mass transfer , Microchannels , Transport processes
Combustion of Methane in Microchannels
Sophie Loire, Igor Mezic´, Vladimir A. Fonoberov
IMECE 2009; 719-723doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11700
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Topics: Combustion , Methane , Microchannels , Heat , Heat losses , Combustion chambers , Density , Dimensions , Fuels
Numerical Simulation of Hollow Fiber Ultrafiltration Membrane
Nina Zhou, A. G. Agwu Nnanna
IMECE 2009; 725-731doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11705
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Topics: Computer simulation , Fibers , Membranes
Heterogeneous Detection of PCR-Amplified Intimin Gene From E. Coli O157:H7 via PDMS Microfluidic Chip
Hong Chen, Assem Abolmaaty, Peng Li, Constantine Anagnostopoulos, Stefan Du¨bel, Mohammad Faghri
IMECE 2009; 733-738doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11796
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Topics: Microfluidics , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Agar , Food products , Microscopes
Ionic Current Through a 3 NM in Diameter Nanopore
Yanyan Ge, Yunfei Chen, Dongyan Xu, Juekuan Yang, Deyu Li
IMECE 2009; 739-740doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11844
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Topics: Nanopores , Electrolytes , Sensors , Nanoparticles , Nanoscale phenomena , Noise (Sound)
Effects of Surface Roughness on Single Phase Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer Characteristics in Microchannels
Jinli Lu, Yingli Hao
IMECE 2009; 741-748doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11875
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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Pressure drop , Shapes , Surface roughness
Dielectrophoretic Focusing of Microparticles in Curved Microchannels
Junjie Zhu, Tzuen-Rong Jeremy Tzeng, Xiangchun Schwann Xuan
IMECE 2009; 749-750doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11876
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Topics: Microchannels , Microparticles , Particulate matter , Flow (Dynamics) , Acoustics , Electrokinetics , Magnetic fields , Microfluidics , Pumps , Topology
Dielectrophoretic Separation of Microparticles in Curved Microchannels
Junjie Zhu, Tzuen-Rong Jeremy Tzeng, Xiangchun Schwann Xuan
IMECE 2009; 751-752doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11885
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Topics: Microchannels , Microparticles , Separation (Technology) , Flow (Dynamics) , Particulate matter , Acoustics , Biology , Biomedicine , Density , Dielectrophoresis
Flow-Through Nanohole Array Based Sensing
Carlos Escobedo, Paul Wood, Reuven Gordon, Alexandre G. Brolo, David Sinton
IMECE 2009; 753-757doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11895
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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Nanofluidics , Computers , Microfluidics , Self-assembly , Solid mechanics
Electric Trapping and Lysing of Cells in a Microchannel Constriction
Christopher Church, Junjie Zhu, Guohui George Huang, Gaoyan Wang, Tzuen-Rong Jeremy Tzeng, Xiangchun Schwann Xuan
IMECE 2009; 759-760doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11903
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Topics: Microchannels , Electric fields , Dielectrophoresis , Electrodes , Electrokinetics , Erythrocytes , Flow (Dynamics) , Microfluidics , Pressure
Radial Pre-Concentration With a Planar Nanoporous Film
Brent Scarff, Carlos Escobedo, David Sinton
IMECE 2009; 761-766doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12017
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Topics: Computer simulation , Electric fields , Electrokinetics , Flow (Dynamics) , Membranes , Microchannels , Polarization (Electricity) , Polarization (Light) , Polarization (Waves)
Guiding the Nonmagnetic Particles by Magnetic Nanoparticles in a Microfluidic Device Using External Magnetic Fields
R. Asmatulu, B. Zhang, N. Nuraje
IMECE 2009; 767-771doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12340
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Topics: Ferrofluids , Magnetic fields , Microfluidics , Nanoparticles , Particulate matter , Separation (Technology)
Microfluidic Reactors for Bioluminescence Detection
Z. Hugh Fan, Qian Mei, Steve Soper
IMECE 2009; 773-778doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12464
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Topics: Microfluidics , Enzymes , Calibration , Embossing , Flow (Dynamics) , Micromilling , Theoretical analysis
Mechanism of Cell Transport in a Microchannel With Binding Between Cell Surface and Immobilized Biomolecules
Prashant R. Waghmare, Sushanta K. Mitra
IMECE 2009; 779-784doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12691
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Topics: Microchannels , Density , Microfluidics , Rolling friction , Delays , Nanofabrication , Polishing equipment , Reynolds number , Surface properties
Transient Electrophoretic Motion of Charged Particles Through an L-Shaped Microchannel
Ye Ai, Seungkyung Park, Junjie Zhu, Xiangchun Xuan, Ali Beskok, Sang W. Joo, Shizhi Qian
IMECE 2009; 785-789doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12891
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Topics: Microchannels , Particulate matter , Transients (Dynamics) , Corners (Structural elements) , Trajectories (Physics) , Electric fields , Fluid-dynamic forces , Shapes

Multi-Scale Engineering in Medicine and Biology

Development of Three-Dimensional Velocity Measurement System of Micro Flow Using Optical Coherence Tomography
Takeshi Fujimoto, Souichi Saeki, Takashi Saito, Takafumi Hiro, Masunori Matuzaki
IMECE 2009; 791-792doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10915
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Topics: Coherence (Optics) , Flow (Dynamics) , Velocity measurement , Flow measurement , Microchannels , Two-phase flow
Micro-Visualizing Assay of Drug Delivery System Using 2-Color Optical Coherence Dosigraphy
Yu Nakamichi, Souichi Saeki, Takashi Saito, Takafumi Hiro, Masunori Matsuzaki
IMECE 2009; 793-794doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11866
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Topics: Coherence (Optics) , Drug delivery systems , Drugs , Absorption , Biological tissues , Microscale devices
Defining Nascent Bone by the Molecular Nanomechanics of Mineralized Collagen Fibrils
Markus J. Buehler
IMECE 2009; 795-798doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12137
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Topics: Bone , Deformation , Proteins , Biological tissues , Design , Fracture mechanics , Fracture toughness , Materials properties , Minerals , Multiscale modeling

Nanobiomechanical Systems

MEMS Biosensor for Potential Cancer Cell Detection
Nor Hisyamuddin Zakaria, Anis Nurashikin Nordin, Maizirwan Mel, Sayeed M. Arifuzzaman, Ioana Voiculescu
IMECE 2009; 799-802doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10537
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Topics: Biosensors , Cancer , Microelectromechanical systems , Mechanical properties , Acoustics , Adhesion , Electrical measurement , Biological cells , Biological tissues , Damping
High Precision Method for Sequential Micro-Contact Printing of Multiple Aligned Patterns
Li Xu, Christine A. Trinkle
IMECE 2009; 803-804doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10815
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Topics: Printing , Macromolecules , Microfluidics
Perforated Micro- and Nanopores in Free-Standing Polymer Membranes Fabricated by Nanoimprint Lithography and Pressed Self-Perfection Method
Junseo Choi, Sunggook Park
IMECE 2009; 805-809doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11230
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Topics: Lithography , Membranes , Nanopores , Polymers , Manufacturing , Quartz , Semiconductor wafers
A Simple Interfacial Design of Biomolecules to Nano/Micro-Devices for Highly Sensitive and Selective Protein Detection
Seokheun Choi, Junseok Chae
IMECE 2009; 811-814doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12575
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Topics: Design , Proteins , Surface plasmon resonance
Material Mismatch Effect on the Fracture of a Bone-Nanocomposite Interface
M. P. H. Khandaker, Igor Ilik, Timothy Teske
IMECE 2009; 815-819doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13044
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Topics: Bone , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture (Process) , Nanocomposites , Fracture toughness , Cements (Adhesives) , Composite materials , Stress , Biomedicine , Cobalt
Specific Binding of Cancer Cells Using a Microchamber Array Functionalized With Antibodies
Xiangjun Zheng, Siu Lun Cheung, Lian Wang, Joyce A. Schroeder, Ronald L. Heimark, James C. Baygents, Roberto Guzman, Yitshak Zohar
IMECE 2009; 821-827doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13217
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Topics: Cancer , Microfluidics , Design , Membranes , Proteins , Silicon , Temperature

Nanocomposites

Nanoengineering Polyaniline for Advanced Chemosensing Applications
A. Haynes, P. Gouma
IMECE 2009; 829-838doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10310
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Topics: Chain , Composite materials , Electrical resistance , Electrospinning , Infrared spectroscopy , Ionic mobility , Ions , Nanocomposites , Nanoengineering , Polymers
Dynamics and Rheology of Linear Entangled Polymer Nanocomposites
Kalonji K. Kabanemi, Jean-Franc¸ois He´tu
IMECE 2009; 839-841doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10485
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Topics: Dynamics (Mechanics) , Polymer nanocomposites , Rheology , Manufacturing , Mechanical properties , Nanoparticles , Polymers
Investigation of ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles Prepared by High Energy Milling
S. S. Srinivasan, N. Kislov, Yu. Emirov, D. Y. Goswami, E. K. Stefanakos
IMECE 2009; 843-847doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11573
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Topics: Milling , Nanoparticles , Absorption , Atomic force microscopy , Particle size , Ball milling , Electromagnetic scattering , Energy gap , Ferrites (Magnetic materials) , Radiation scattering
A Comparison of Coupling Molecular Dynamics to General Finite Elements
Michael F. Macri
IMECE 2009; 849-852doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11576
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Topics: Finite element analysis , Finite element methods , Interpolation , Molecular dynamics
Effect of Matrix Crystallinity on Nanocomposite Properties
Meisha L. Shofner, Jasmeet Kaur, Ji Hoon Lee
IMECE 2009; 853-854doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11883
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Topics: Nanocomposites , Glass transition , Temperature , Thermomechanics
Investigation and Measurement of Electrical Transport of Metal Particle Polymer Composites for the Development of MEMS-Based Corrosion Sensor
Feng Pan, Adam Huang
IMECE 2009; 855-858doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12041
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Topics: Carbon black pigments , Corrosion , Electrical resistivity , Metals , Microelectromechanical systems , Particulate matter , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Polymer composites , Sensors
Fabrications of CNT Based Nanocomposite Fibers From the Recycled Plastics
R. Asmatulu, S. Davluri, W. Khan
IMECE 2009; 859-864doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12338
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Electrospinning , Fibers , Nanocomposites , Plastics
Electrical Properties of Nanocomposite Fibers Under Various Loads and Temperatures
W. Khan, R. Asmatulu, M. M. El-Tabey, J. Ho, H. Hamdeh
IMECE 2009; 865-872doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12341
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Topics: Electrical properties , Electrical resistance , Electrospinning , Fibers , Nanocomposites , Stress , Temperature
Analytical Solutions for Effective Transverse Mechanical Properties and Performance of Radially Loaded Nanotube Based Nanocomposites
Davood Askari, Mehrdad N. Ghasemi-Nejhad
IMECE 2009; 873-882doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12597
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Mechanical properties , Nanocomposites , Nanotubes , Poisson ratio , Stress , Young's modulus , Composite materials , Continuum mechanics , Displacement
Gradient Interphases in Polymer Nanocomposites
Rui Qiao, L. Cate Brinson
IMECE 2009; 883-884doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12706
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Topics: Polymer nanocomposites , Nanocomposites , Polymers , Engineering simulation , Mechanical admittance , Mechanical properties , Modeling , Nanoindentation , Polymer films , Simulation
Fabrication and Characterization of Suspended Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Composite Beams
Dongjin Lee, Tianhong Cui
IMECE 2009; 885-891doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12834
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Topics: Composite building materials , Manufacturing , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Microbeams , Polymers , Elastic constants , Etching , Nanoelectromechanical devices
Effect of Mechanical Deformation on Electrical Percolation of CNT Polymer Composites
Majid Baniassadi, Akbar Ghazavizadeh, Masoud Safdari, Hamid Garmestani, Said Ahzi
IMECE 2009; 893-897doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12857
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Deformation , Percolation theory , Polymer composites , Composite materials , Electrical conductivity , Thermal conductivity , Algorithms , Computers , Electrical properties
Mechanical Property Characterization of Multiscale Carbon Fibers and Carbon Nanofibers Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite
Kuang-Ting Hsiao, James Ryals, Peter H. Wu, Ming C. Liu
IMECE 2009; 899-904doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12937
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Topics: Carbon , Carbon fibers , Mechanical properties , Nanofibers , Polymer composites , Composite materials , Fibers , Laminates , Compression molding , Strength (Materials)

NEMS and MEMS for Space Applications

Micro-Propulsion System of a Thermospheric Explorer CubeSat
Bogdan Udrea, Adam Huang, Russell Cosgrove, Richard Doe, John Malsbury
IMECE 2009; 905-909doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11233
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Topics: Control systems , Design , Impulse (Physics) , Manganese (Metal) , Orbits (Astrophysics) , Propellants , Propulsion , Propulsion systems , Satellites , Space vehicles
Characteristics of Two Phase Fluids as Microthruster Propellant
John Lee, Adam Huang
IMECE 2009; 911-915doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11853
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Topics: Fluids , Propellants , Satellites , Inspection , Magnetic fields , Oscillations , Propulsion systems , Refrigerants
Microthruster Knife-Edge Thrust Stand
John Lee, Adam Huang
IMECE 2009; 917-920doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11854
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Topics: Thrust , Satellites , Blades , Damping , Design , Electromagnetic force , Inspection , Magnetic fields , Oscillations , Pendulums
Project STARSHINE (Student Tracked Atmospheric Research Satellite for Heuristic International Networking Experiment)
R. Gilbert Moore
IMECE 2009; 921-926doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11964
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Topics: Satellites , Students , Lasers , Solar energy , Aluminum , Density , Governments , Mirrors , NASA , Physicists
Liquid-Mediated Reversible Thermal Interface for Satellite Thermal Management
Gilhwan Cha, Y. Sungtaek Ju
IMECE 2009; 927-929doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12429
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Topics: Satellites , Thermal management , Atomic clocks , Bolometers , Thermal conductivity , Thermal energy , Thermoelectric cooling
MEMS Thruster System for CubeSat Orbital Maneuver Applications
Adam Huang, Eui-Hyeok Yang
IMECE 2009; 931-936doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12675
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Topics: Aerospace industry , Air Force , Calibration , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , High pressure (Physics) , Jet propulsion , Microelectromechanical systems , NASA , Propulsion , Propulsion systems
A Micromachined Earth Sensor Based on Measuring the Gravity Gradient Torque
K. Ghose, H. R. Shea
IMECE 2009; 937-940doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12762
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Topics: Gravity (Force) , Micromachining , Sensors , Torque , Microelectromechanical systems , Satellites , Emissions , Manufacturing , Silicon , Testing
Study of Damping Effect of Grass Like Crops
Sushil Doranga, Jiang Zhou, Yubing Yang
IMECE 2009; 941-948doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13127
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Topics: Damping , Vibration , Design , Displacement , Dynamic response , Pendulums , Resonance , Space vehicles , Vibration suppression

Posters

Modeling of Initially Curved Beam Structures for Design of Multistable MEMS
Matthew D. Williams, Fred van Keulen, Mark Sheplak
IMECE 2009; 949-959doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-11330
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Topics: Design , Microelectromechanical systems , Modeling , Actuators , Equilibrium (Physics) , Shapes , Switches
Isoelectric Focusing-Reversed Phase Liquid Chromatography Polymer Microchip With Integrated High-Pressure Valves
Jikun Liu, Chien-Fu Chen, Chien-Cheng Chang, Don L. DeVoe
IMECE 2009; 961-963doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12147
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Topics: High pressure (Physics) , Integrated circuits , Polymers , Valves , Dimensions , Separation (Technology) , Mass spectrometry
Temperature and Humidity Effects on the Mechanical Properties of Polymeric Nanocomposites
R. Asmatulu, S. Gokathoti, H. Liao, C. Yip
IMECE 2009; 965-970doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12337
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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Mechanical properties , Nanocomposites , Temperature

Thermal Transport Across Nanoscale Interfaces

Simulation of Phonon Transmission Through Graphene With a Green’s Function Method
Zhen Huang, Timothy Fisher, Jayathi Murthy
IMECE 2009; 971-980doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10651
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Topics: Graphene , Green's function methods , Phonons , Simulation , Carbon , Thermal conductivity , Atoms , Isotopes
Evaluation of a Thermal Interface Material Fabricated Using Thermocompression Bonding of Carbon Nanotube Turf
Amer M. Hamdan, Jeong H. Cho, Ryan D. Johnson, David F. Bahr, Robert F. Richards, Cecilia D. Richards, Jun Jiao
IMECE 2009; 981-987doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-10990
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Topics: Bonding , Carbon nanotubes , Chemical vapor deposition , Silicon
Thermal Conductivity of Graphene Layers Encased in Oxide
Zhen Chen, Wanyoung Jang, Wenzhong Bao, Chun Ning Lau, Chris Dames
IMECE 2009; 989-992doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12098
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Topics: Graphene , Thermal conductivity , Finite element methods , Heat , Electrical resistance , Energy dissipation , Fittings , Flat heat pipes , Flow (Dynamics) , Metals
Dimensionality Analysis of Thermal Transport in Multilayer Thin Film Systems
Patrick E. Hopkins, Justin R. Serrano, Leslie M. Phinney, Sean P. Kearney, Thomas W. Grasser, C. Thomas Harris
IMECE 2009; 993-1001doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12238
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Topics: Thin films , Heating , Probes , Pumps , Thermoreflectance , Top-tensioned risers , Transients (Dynamics) , Accounting , Electrical conductance , Errors
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Thermal Conductivity of Bi2Te3 Nanowires
Bo Qiu, Lin Sun, Xiulin Ruan
IMECE 2009; 1003-1010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12865
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Topics: Molecular dynamics simulation , Nanowires , Thermal conductivity , Phonons , Surface roughness , Electromagnetic scattering , Engineering simulation , Molecular dynamics , Nanostructures , Radiation scattering
Foil Definition for Optimizing the Shape of Microfabricated Columns for Capillary Electrochromatography
Sertan Sukas, J. G. E. Han Gardeniers
IMECE 2009; 1011-1014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-12993
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Topics: Shapes , Design , Electroosmosis , Optimization , Airfoils , Boundary-value problems , Chords (Trusses) , Columns (Structural) , Diamonds , Electric fields
Nanofluids Evaporation Kinetics on Microstructured Superhydrophobic Surfaces
Wei Xu, Chang-Hwan Choi
IMECE 2009; 1015-1024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13067
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Topics: Evaporation , Nanofluids
Enhancement of Pool Boiling Heat Transfer Using Nanostructured Surfaces on Aluminum and Copper
Terry J. Hendricks, Shankar Krishnan, Changho Choi, Chih-hung Chang, Brian Paul
IMECE 2009; 1025-1033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2009-13176
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Topics: Aluminum , Copper , Heat transfer , Pool boiling , Boiling , Critical heat flux , Heart failure , Atomic force microscopy , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat
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