Topics: DNA , Glass , Nanopores , Electroosmosis , Paraffin wax , Biotechnology , Currents , Drag (Fluid dynamics) , Electric current , Electric fields

Rapid Capture of Rare Cancer Cells Using a High-Performance Microfluidic Chip

Weian Sheng, Tao Chen, Weihong Tan, Hugh Fan

IMECE 2013; V010T11A003doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62952

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Topics: Cancer , Microfluidics , Integrated circuits , Tumors , Blood , Geometry , DNA , Flow (Dynamics) , Microscopes

Concurrent Spatial Mapping of the Elasticity of Heterogeneous Soft Materials via a Polymer-Based Microfluidic Device: A Preliminary Study

Wenting Gu, Peng Cheng, Zhili Hao

IMECE 2013; V010T11A004doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63837

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Topics: Elasticity , Microfluidics , Polymers , Stress , Transducers , Electrolytes , Pressing , Probes

Microfluidic Molecular Trap: Probing Extracellular Signaling by Selectively Blocking Exchange of Specific Molecules in Cell-Cell Interactions

Bryson M. Brewer, Yandong Gao, Rebecca M. Sappington, Deyu Li

IMECE 2013; V010T11A005doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64489

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Topics: Microfluidics , Proteins , Nanoparticles , DNA , Particulate matter , Visualization

Multiplex Single Molecule Detection Module for Stroke Diagnosis

D. S. Park, B. B. Lowrey, C. R. Brown, B. H. You, V. Singh, S. A. Soper, A. Baird, M. C. Murphy

IMECE 2013; V010T11A006doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65524

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Topics: Bonding , Control systems , Copolymers , Embossing , Excitation , Leakage , Microchannels , Phase transition temperature , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Polymers

Deployable MEMS Devices for Minimally Invasive Monitoring of Cortical Activities

Jinda Zhuang, Y. Sungtaek Ju

IMECE 2013; V010T11A007doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66662

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Topics: Brain , Electrodes , Electroencephalography , Microelectromechanical systems , Near-infrared spectroscopy , Resolution (Optics)

Passive Split Ring Resonator for Continuous Physiological Sensing Through Conductivity Measurements

Evan Baker, Noah Shaw, Chen Wang, Hao Zhang, Cheng Sun

IMECE 2013; V010T11A008doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66744

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Topics: Electrical conductivity , Physiology , Thermal conductivity , Biocompatibility , Coating processes , Coatings , Q-factor , Resonance , Sensors , Biomedicine

Applied Mechanics and Materials

Nano-Indentation for Characterizing Mechanical Properties of Soft Materials

A. Hossain, A. Mian

IMECE 2013; V010T11A009doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62056

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Topics: Mechanical properties , Nanoindentation , Finite element analysis , Friction , Biomedicine , Computer simulation , Computers , Cycles , Displacement , Elastic moduli

Wire-Electric Gyroscope

Vadym Avrutov

IMECE 2013; V010T11A010doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63287

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Topics: Wire , Electric current , Rotation , Sensors , Speed of light

Microstructural Analysis of Laser Micro-Welds Between Electrode Materials for Li-Ion Battery Applications

A. Mian, C. Taylor, H. Vijwani, K. Hartke, S. Mukhopadhyay, L. Dosser

IMECE 2013; V010T11A011doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64689

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Topics: Electrodes , Lasers , Lithium-ion batteries , Welded joints , Batteries , Aluminum , Automotive industry , Copper , Failure , Fiber lasers

Lead Zirconate Titanate Nanotube Composite for Ultrasound Transducer Application

Guitao Zhang, Weihe Xu, Yong Shi

IMECE 2013; V010T11A012doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64980

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Topics: Composite materials , Nanotubes , Ultrasonic transducers , Transducers , Fibers , Manufacturing , Acoustics , Active materials , Aluminum , Electrodes

Dynamic Response of Biomimetic Hair Receptors in Both Steady and Unsteady Flow Environment

Manohar Chidurala, Benjamin T. Dickinson, Uttam K. Chakravarty

IMECE 2013; V010T11A013doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65250

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Topics: Biomimetics , Dynamic response , Unsteady flow , Fluid structure interaction , Flow (Dynamics) , Air flow , Computational fluid dynamics , Unmanned aerial vehicles , Microelectromechanical systems , Sensors

Structural Behavior of Microbeams Actuated by Out-of-Plane Electrostatic Fringing-Fields

Hassen M. Ouakad

IMECE 2013; V010T11A014doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65770

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Topics: Microbeams , Electrodes , Finite element methods , Microelectromechanical systems , Stress , Eigenvalues , Fittings , Gates (Closures) , Microactuators

Experimental Study of Thermoelectric Properties of SWCNTs and SiC Nanoparticles and its Composites Doped With Sol-Gels

Mujibur R. Khan, Miletus Jones, Luz Bugarin, Salvador Sandoval

IMECE 2013; V010T11A015doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65773

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Topics: Composite materials , Nanoparticles , Single-walled carbon nanotubes , Boron , Temperature , Aluminum , Junctions , Mechanical properties , Nanotubes , Carbon nanotubes

Stress Relaxation Measurement of Agar Using a Polymer-Based Microfluidic Device

Jiayue Shen, Peng Cheng, Wenting Gu, Michael Stacey, Zhili Hao

IMECE 2013; V010T11A016doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66054

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Topics: Agar , Microfluidics , Polymers , Relaxation (Physics) , Stress , Displacement , Electrolytes , Probes , Tissue engineering , Transducers

Spatial Optimization of Thermal Conductivity to Enable Precise Fluid Heating and/or Cooling

Amir Harandi, Tony Farquhar

IMECE 2013; V010T11A017doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66468

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Topics: Cooling , Fluids , Heating , Optimization , Thermal conductivity , Geometry , Temperature , Temperature profiles , Composite materials , Cycles

Effects of Material Property and Geometry in Nanoindentation Simulation of Thin Film Mechanical Characterization

Sanjida Ahsan, Md Tahmidur Rahman, Rafiqul A. Tarefder

IMECE 2013; V010T11A018doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66608

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Topics: Geometry , Materials properties , Nanoindentation , Simulation , Thin films , Finite element methods , Work hardening , Elastic moduli , Friction , Mechanical properties

Carbon-Based Nano-Materials and Applications

Strain Sensing of Glass Fiber Reinforced Coupons by Using Carbon Nanotube Doped Resin

Achilles Vairis, Nikolaos D. Alexopoulos, Evangelos P. Favvas, Stefanos Nitodas

IMECE 2013; V010T11A019doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63805

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Composite materials , Glass fibers , Resins

A Computational Model for Predicting the Temperature Distribution Inside a CVD Reactor for Carbon Nanotube Synthesis

K. Raji, C. B. Sobhan

IMECE 2013; V010T11A020doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64256

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Topics: Carbon nanotubes , Chemical vapor deposition , Computer software , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat transfer , Temperature distribution

3D Packaging Materials Based on Graphite Nanoplatelet and Aluminum Nitride Nanocomposites

Srilakshmi Lingamneni, Amy M. Marconnet, Kenneth E. Goodson

IMECE 2013; V010T11A021doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66419

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Topics: Aluminum , Graphene , Graphite , Nanocomposites , Packaging , Percolation theory , Thermal conductivity

Computational Studies on MEMS and Nanostructures

Oscillatory Behavior of the Nonlinear Clamped-Free Beam Microgyroscopes Under Electrostatic Actuation and Detection

Mahdi Mojahedi, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian, Keikhosrow Firoozbakhsh, Ahmad Barari

IMECE 2013; V010T11A022doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62214

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Topics: Microgyroscopes

Static and Dynamic Analysis of a Clamp-Clamp Nano-Beam Under Electrostatic Actuation and Detection Considering Intermolecular Forces

Mahdi Mojahedi, Keikhosrow Firoozbakhsh, Ahmad Barari, Mohammad Taghi Ahmadian

IMECE 2013; V010T11A023doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62216

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Topics: Clamps (Tools) , Dynamic analysis , Intermolecular forces , Aerospace industry , Design , Electric fields , Electronics , Microelectromechanical systems , Nanoelectromechanical systems , Nonlinear differential equations

Numerical Evaluation of Improvements in Thermal Barrier Coating Adhesion by Adoption of Plasma Treatment and Biomimicry

Naser Imran Hossain, Muhammad A. Wahab, Jiandong Liang

IMECE 2013; V010T11A024doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63241

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Topics: Adhesion , Biomimetics , Plasmas (Ionized gases) , Thermal barrier coatings , Geometry , Aeronautics , Automobiles , Bond strength , Computer simulation , Computer software

A Reduced-Order Model of a Microfluidic Transistor

Joseph Bakarji, Khoudor Keniar, Mohammad Cheikh, Issam Lakkis

IMECE 2013; V010T11A025doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63711

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Topics: Microfluidics , Transistors , Membranes , Pressure , Computer simulation , Flow (Dynamics) , Fluids , Inertia (Mechanics) , Microchannels , Momentum

Effect of Anisotropic Strain Field on the Electronic Conductance of Carbon Nanotubes

Masato Ohnishi, Ken Suzuki, Hideo Miura

IMECE 2013; V010T11A026doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64487

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Topics: Anisotropy , Carbon nanotubes , Electrical conductance , Sensors , Deformation , Density functional theory , Energy gap , Mechanical properties , Multi-walled nanotubes , Resins

Dynamic Analysis of Bulk Acoustic Wave Piezoelectric Micropumps: Effects of Inlet-Outlet Port Angles and Overall Pump Size

Ersin Sayar, Bakhtier Farouk

IMECE 2013; V010T11A027doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66211

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Topics: Acoustics , Dynamic analysis , Micropumps , Pumps , Waves , Flow (Dynamics) , Actuators , Fluid dynamics , Compressible flow , Deflection

Dynamic Analysis of Piezoelectric Valveless Micropumps: Effects of Piezoelectric Transducer Material

Ersin Sayar, Bakhtier Farouk

IMECE 2013; V010T11A028doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66215

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Topics: Dynamic analysis , Micropumps , Piezoelectric transducers , Flow (Dynamics) , Actuators , Pumps , Fluid dynamics , Prisms (Optics) , Acoustics , Borosilicate glasses

Numerical Investigation of Fully Developed Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer in Double-Trapezoidal Microchannels

Mostafa Shojaeian, Ali Koşar

IMECE 2013; V010T11A029doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66734

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Topics: Fluid dynamics , Heat transfer , Microchannels , Poiseuille flow , Boundary-value problems , Finite volume methods , Fluids , Shapes , Slip flow , Wall temperature

Design and Fabrication Analysis, Processes, and Technology for Micro and Nano Devices and Systems

Performance Model for Optically Driven Micropumps With Carbon Opacified Aerogel Membranes

Yen-Lin Han

IMECE 2013; V010T11A030doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62197

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Topics: Carbon , Membranes , Micropumps , Compressors , Creep , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Heat , Heating , Particulate matter

Quality Aspects of Electrochemical Micro Drilling With Insulated Tool and Masked Workpiece

Shweta Singh, V. K. Jain, S. K. Choudhury

IMECE 2013; V010T11A031doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62864

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Topics: Drilling , Copper , Wire , Cycles , Electrodes , Electrolytes , Micromachining , Microscopes , Photography

Controlled Efficiency During Drilling With a High Intensity Beam

J. H. Wu, T. C. Chao, P. S. Wei

IMECE 2013; V010T11A032doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63061

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Topics: Collapse , Drilling , Flow (Dynamics) , Compressible flow , Manufacturing technology , Materials processing , Packaging , Physics , Power density , Probes

Fabrication of Al₂O₃ Nanopore Sensors for DNA Detection

Yin Zhang, Lei Liu, JingJie Sha, Wei Si, Jian Ma, Yunfei Chen

IMECE 2013; V010T11A033doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63154

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Topics: DNA , Manufacturing , Nanopores , Sensors , Focused ion beams , Signal to noise ratio

Fatigue Life Prediction and Optimal Design of a Flexure Based Micro-Motion Stage

Qiliang Wang, Xianmin Zhang

IMECE 2013; V010T11A034doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63581

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Topics: Bending (Stress) , Design , Fatigue life , Hinges , Fatigue , Stress , Dimensions , Fatigue strength , Actuators , Design methodology

Mold Alignment System for Double-Sided Micro Hot Embossing Using Kinematic Constraints

Glenn Conner, Devanda Lek, Juan A. Gomez, In-Hyouk Song, Taehyun Park, Byoung Hee You

IMECE 2013; V010T11A035doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63670

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Topics: Embossing , Kinematics , Tooling

Evaporative Particle Deposition on Superhydrophobic Surfaces

Mercy Dicuangco, Susmita Dash, Justin A. Weibel, Suresh V. Garimella

IMECE 2013; V010T11A036doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63928

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Topics: Particulate matter , Drops , Evaporation , Temperature , Heating , Shapes , Diffusion (Physics) , Latex , Manufacturing , Nanowires

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of Active Valve Pumping for High Flow Rate Applications

Karthik Kumar, Ali Besharatian, Luis P. Bernal, Rebecca L. Peterson, Khalil Najafi

IMECE 2013; V010T11A037doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64127

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Topics: Experimental analysis , Flow (Dynamics) , Micropumps , Valves

Microfeature Edge Quality Optimization in Excimer Laser Ablation of Metallic Film

Syed Nadeem Akhtar, J. Ramkumar, S. Anantha Ramakrishna

IMECE 2013; V010T11A038doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64149

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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology) , Excimer lasers , Metallic films , Optimization , Fluence (Radiation measurement) , Surface roughness , Design , Integrated circuits , Thin films

An Experimental Investigation on the Fabrication of Microlens Array Using Meniscus of Photoresist

Jae Sung Yoon, Jeong Hwan Kim, Yeong-Eun Yoo, Doo-Sun Choi

IMECE 2013; V010T11A039doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64275

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Topics: Manufacturing , Photoresists , Particle spin , Rotation , Spin (Aerodynamics) , Geometry , Semiconductor wafers , Silicon , Viscosity

Analysis of Axisymmetric Cup Forming of Metal Foil and Micro Hydroforming Process

Hideki Sato, Ken-ichi Manabe, Dongbin Wei, Zhengyi Jiang

IMECE 2013; V010T11A040doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64355

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Topics: Deformation , Fluid mechanics , Fluid pressure , Forming limit diagrams , Friction , Metal foil , Size effect , Tribology

Fabrication and Characterization of Micro-Patterned Magnetorheological Elastomeric Structures

Ammar S. Yashaa, Souran Manoochehri

IMECE 2013; V010T11A041doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64535

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Topics: Fluids , Iron , Manufacturing , Particulate matter , Anisotropy , Elastomers , Machinery , Magnetic fields , Magnetorheology , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry

Silicon Carbide MEMS Capacitive Pressure Sensor for Harsh Environments

Zhibang Chen, Wei Du, Feng Zhao

IMECE 2013; V010T11A042doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64764

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Topics: Microelectromechanical systems , Pressure sensors , Silicon , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Pressure , Sensors , Aerospace industry , Design , High temperature

Finite Element Analysis for Reliable Replication of Alignment Structures in Micro Hot Embossing

Juan A. Gomez, Glenn Conner, In-Hyouk Song, Yoo-Jae Kim, Byoung Hee You, Du-Hwan Chun

IMECE 2013; V010T11A043doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64829

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Topics: Embossing , Finite element analysis , Molding , Polymers , Cavities , Flow (Dynamics) , Temperature , Computer software , Finite element methods , Finite element model

Characterization of Metal Oxide Sensor Thin Films Deposited by Spray Pyrolysis

S. M. Navid Khatami, D. Nadun Kuruppumullage, Olusegun J. Ilegbusi

IMECE 2013; V010T11A044doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65136

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Topics: Metals , Pyrolysis , Sensors , Sprays , Thin films

Fabrication of Hybrid Micro-Nanofluidic Devices With Centimeter Long Ultra-Low Aspect Ratio Nanochannels

Marie Pinti, Shaurya Prakash

IMECE 2013; V010T11A045doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65763

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Topics: Manufacturing , Nanofluidics , Bonding , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Dimensions , Microfluidics , Adhesion , Borosilicate glasses , Flow (Dynamics) , Glass

Simple, Fast, and Low Cost Fabrication Methods of Microchannels for Manipulation of Living Cells

Anas Alazzam, Bashar El-Khasawneh, Mohammad Abutayeh

IMECE 2013; V010T11A046doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66152

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Topics: Biological cells , Manufacturing , Microchannels , Polymers , Microfluidics , Embossing , Fluids , Glass , Additive manufacturing , Adhesives

Deviations in Geometry of Miniature Gears Fabricated by Wire Electrical Discharge Machining

Kapil Gupta, N. K. Jain

IMECE 2013; V010T11A047doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66560

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Topics: Electrical discharge machining , Finishes , Gears , Geometry , Wire

Dynamics and Control of Micro and Nano Systems

Application of DQM Method to the Steady State Analysis of Thermo-Tunneling Electrodes

Eniko T. Enikov, Mahdi Ganji

IMECE 2013; V010T11A048doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64676

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Topics: Electrodes , Steady state , Tunnel construction , Coulombs , Stability , Bifurcation , Electronics , Electrons , Energy generation , Equilibrium (Physics)

Fluid Engineering in Micro- and Nanosystems

Experimental and Numerical Study of the Effects of Asymmetric Micro Ratchets on Pool Boiling Performance

Lance Brumfield, Sunggook Park

IMECE 2013; V010T11A049doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62982

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Topics: Pool boiling , Nucleate boiling , Cooling , Electronics , Engineering simulation , Fluids , Flux (Metallurgy) , Heat , Heat conduction , Heat exchangers

Flow Maldistribution in Microsystems: Description and Effects

J. Cervantes-de Gortari, J. Torchia-Núñez, A. Hernández-Guerrero

IMECE 2013; V010T11A050doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63044

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Topics: Flow (Dynamics) , Microelectromechanical systems

Experimental Study of the Characteristics of Gas Impinging Streams Using PIV Technique

Wei Wei, ZhiYi Li, Fengxia Liu, Zhijun Liu

IMECE 2013; V010T11A051doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63902

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Topics: Compressors , Drops , Flow (Dynamics) , Heat , Jets , Mass transfer , Nozzles , Particulate matter

High-Speed Aerosol Flow Through Micro-Nozzles for Direct-Write Processes

Justin M. Hoey, Sourin Bhattacharya, Artur Lutfurakhmanov, Michael Robinson, Orven F. Swenson, Iskander S. Akhatov

IMECE 2013; V010T11A052doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65271

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Topics: Aerosols , Flow (Dynamics) , Micronozzles , Particulate matter , Printing , Modeling , Fluids , Magnus effect , Nozzles , Rotation

Sizing and Positioning Algorithm for 1 µm to 10 µm Particles Using Shadowgraphy

Michael J. Robinson, Zakaria Mahmud, Orven F. Swenson, Justin Hoey

IMECE 2013; V010T11A053doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65286

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Topics: Algorithms , Particulate matter , Aerosols , Flow (Dynamics) , Imaging

AC Electrothermal Pumping for Medical Applications

Nazmul Islam

IMECE 2013; V010T11A054doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65315

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Topics: Biomedicine , Electrodes , Micropumps

Thermal and Optical Analysis of a Stacked Photobioreactor Design

Aadhar Jain, Erica E. Jung, Michael Kalontarov, David Erickson

IMECE 2013; V010T11A055doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66263

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Topics: Design , Bacteria , Temperature , Waveguides , Fuels , Heat , Slabs , Energy efficiency , Fluids , Packing (Shipments)

Investigation of an Unsteady Flow Behavior Through a Valveless Microvalve With Step Expansion Shape

Amir Nejat, Farshad Kowsary, Amin Hasanzadeh, Saman Ebrahimi

IMECE 2013; V010T11A056doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66310

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Topics: Shapes , Unsteady flow , Flow (Dynamics) , Pressure , Vortices , Geometry , Microfluidics , Micropumps , Algorithms , Computer simulation

Manufacturing, Materials and Processes in Electronics and Photonics Packaging

Inhibiting the Re-Deposition of AuSn₄ on Au/Ni Metallization Pads by Varying the Accessibility of Cu in Isothermally Aged SAC305 Solder Joints

Subhasis Mukherjee, Abhijit Dasgupta, Julie Silk, Lay-ling Ong

IMECE 2013; V010T11A057doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66803

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Topics: Solder joints , Copper , Tin , Annealing , Intermetallic compounds , Nickel , Brittleness , Finishes , Plating , Printed circuit boards

Micro and Nano Devices

A Monte Carlo Study of Molecular Spintronics Devices

Pawan Tyagi, Christopher D’Angelo

IMECE 2013; V010T11A058doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62413

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Topics: Spintronics , Electrodes , Temperature , Computers , Couplings , Engineering simulation , Simulation , Control systems , Design , Instrumentation

Studies of the Dimensional Effects of SU-8 and PDMS Pillar Arrays on Hydrophobicity

Jiheng Zhao, Jianlong Gao, Xinmiao Chen, Liping Liu, Wei Xue

IMECE 2013; V010T11A059doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-62692

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Topics: Columns (Structural) , Hydrophobicity , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Dimensions , Drops , Water , Coatings , Lithography , Photolithography , Polymers

Optimization of the Electro-Mechanical Behavior of a Bimorph Piezoelectric Actuator for Drop-on-Demand Techniques Based on Finite Element Method

Markus Kagerer, Benedikt Heller, Tim C. Lueth, Franz Irlinger

IMECE 2013; V010T11A060doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63150

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Topics: Electromechanical effects , Finite element methods , Optimization , Piezoelectric actuators , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Electrodes , Nozzles , Adhesives , Glass

Optimal Design of Electrode Structure and Microfluidics Channel for Effective Particle Separations

Yun Chen, Souran Manoochehri

IMECE 2013; V010T11A061doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63346

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Topics: Design , Dielectrophoresis , Electrodes , Microfluidics , Particulate matter , Separation (Technology)

Design of an Ingestible Capsule With Wireless Communication and Powering Function for Obesity Treating

Liang Yan, Tianyi Wang, Zongxia Jiao, Juanjuan Peng

IMECE 2013; V010T11A062doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63599

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Topics: Design , Endoscopes , Endoscopic devices , Surgery

Performance Characterization of a PDMS-Based Microfluidic Device for Detecting Continuous Distributed Loads

Peng Cheng, Wenting Gu, Jiayue Shen, Arindam Ghosh, Ali Beskok, Zhili Hao

IMECE 2013; V010T11A063doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63709

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Topics: Microfluidics , Performance characterization , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Stress , Electrolytes , Manufacturing , Mechanical properties , Polymers , Relaxation (Physics) , Transducers

Contactless Superconducting Magnetic Instrument for Precise Positioning in Cryogenic Environments

J. L. Perez-Diaz, I. Valiente-Blanco, E. Diez-Jimenez, J. Sanchez-Garcia-Casarrubios, M. A. Alvarez-Valenzuela, C. Cristache, J. Serrano, F. Romera-Juarez, D. Gonzalez-de-Maria, M. Lamesans, H. Argelaguet-Vilaseca

IMECE 2013; V010T11A064doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63742

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Topics: Biomedicine , Coordinate measuring machines , Cryogenics , Disks , Energy consumption , Imaging , Inspection , Integrated circuit fabrication , Interferometers , Inventions

The Effect of Geometry on Sample Leakage in Multi-Channel Microfluidic Devices

Elham Rafie Borujeny, Zhenghe Xu, Neda Nazemifard

IMECE 2013; V010T11A065doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64079

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Topics: Geometry , Leakage , Microfluidics , Electrokinetics , Flow (Dynamics) , Contamination , Design , Engineering simulation , Finite element methods , Manufacturing

Experimental Study on Energy Harvesting From Salinity Gradient by Reverse Electrodialysis in Ag/AgCl Deposited AAO Nanochannel Array

Byeongdong Kang, Moojoong Kim, Hyungmin Joo, Hyun Jung Kim, Dong-Kwon Kim

IMECE 2013; V010T11A066doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64364

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Topics: Aluminum , Cathode rays , Density , Electric current , Electron beams , Energy conversion , Energy generation , Energy harvesting , Evaporation , Ionization

Wear Assessment of Large Aspect Ratio Silicon Microbearing Systems

S. Demiri, S. Boedo, L. S. Holsen

IMECE 2013; V010T11A067doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64420

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Topics: Silicon , Wear , Rotors , Etching , Adhesion , Clearances (Engineering) , Complementary metal oxide semiconductors , Computational fluid dynamics , Construction , Microchannels

Characterization of Micromachined Seesaw Type Microphone

Byungki Kim, Paul Phamduy

IMECE 2013; V010T11A068doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64974

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Topics: Micromachining , Microphones , Diaphragms (Mechanical devices) , Diaphragms (Structural) , Torsion , Vibration

Response Surface Based Optimization of an Electro-Thermal Microactuator for High Track Density Optical Disk Drives

Qikai Xie, Xiaolin Chen

IMECE 2013; V010T11A069doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65375

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Topics: Density , Disks , Microactuators , Optimization , Response surface methodology , Design , Mirrors , Displacement , Electronics , Experimental design

Micro-Scale Thermal Sensor Manufacturing and Measurement of Temperature Uniformity on Wafer Surface

Jun Young Kim, Kyung Min Jang, Hong Cheon Yang, Kwang-Sun Kim

IMECE 2013; V010T11A070doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65537

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Topics: Manufacturing , Microscale devices , Semiconductor wafers , Sensors , Temperature measurement , Thermocouples , Measurement systems , Numerical analysis , Temperature , Temperature uniformity

Micro Double Pressure Sensor for Measuring the Applying Forces in Balloon Angioplasty

Arman Dabiri

IMECE 2013; V010T11A071doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65705

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Topics: Pressure sensors , Catheters , Manufacturing , Sensors , Bridges (Structures) , Cardiology , Cardiovascular system , Circuit design , Circuits , Design

An Analytical Model of Micromachined Electromagnetic Inductive Contactless Suspension

Kirill V. Poletkin, Alexsandr I. Chernomorsky, Christopher Shearwood, Ulrike Wallrabe

IMECE 2013; V010T11A072doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66010

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Topics: Levitation , Micromachining

Hollow Fiber Membrane (HFM) Facilitated CO₂ Delivery to a Cyanobacteria Layer for Biofuel Production

Michael Kalontarov, Erica E. Jung, Aadhar Jain, Syed Saad Ahsan, David Erickson

IMECE 2013; V010T11A073doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66317

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Topics: Biofuel , Carbon dioxide , Fibers , Membranes , Bacteria , Mass transfer , Water , Biodiesel , Bubbles , Carbon

Modeling and Simulation in Electronics and Photonics Packaging

Chip Package Co-Design: Effect of Substrate Warpage on BEOL Reliability

Sathyanarayanan Raghavan, Ilko Schmadlak, George Leal, Suresh Sitaraman

IMECE 2013; V010T11A074doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65877

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Topics: Design , Reliability , Warping , Temperature , Stress , Fracture (Materials) , Fracture mechanics , Flip-chip , Flip-chip assemblies , Manufacturing

High Cycle Fatigue Life-Prediction for Lead-Free Interconnects Under Simultaneous High Temperature and Vibration

Pradeep Lall, Geeta Limaye

IMECE 2013; V010T11A075doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66820

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Topics: High cycle fatigue , High temperature , Vibration , Temperature , Solders , Stress , Alloys , Electronics , Failure , Failure mechanisms

LED Lumen Degradation and Remaining Life Under Exposure to Temperature and Humidity

Pradeep Lall, Hao Zhang

IMECE 2013; V010T11A076doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66832

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Topics: Filters , Light-emitting diodes , Particulate matter , Temperature , Failure , Service life (Equipment) , Cooling , Data acquisition systems , Errors , Failure mechanisms

Nanoengineering for Energy and Sustainability (NEES)

Exploring Lithium-Ion Intensity and Distribution via a Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy

Cheng-Kai ChiuHuang, Chuanzhen Zhou, Hsiao-Ying Shadow Huang

IMECE 2013; V010T11A077doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-63013

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Topics: Flight , Lithium , Mass spectrometry , Batteries , Electrodes , Ions , Lithium-ion batteries , Phase transitions , Secondary ion mass spectrometry

Optofluidics for Energy: Fuel and Electricity From Plasmonically-Excited Photosynthetic Bacteria

Nathan Samsonoff, David Sinton

IMECE 2013; V010T11A078doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66626

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Topics: Bacteria , Biofuel , Density , Electricity (Physics) , Electrons , Excitation , Fuels , Surface plasmon resonance

Nanostructured Materials

Indenter Tip Dependence in the Determination of Elastic Modulus in Polymers

Seyed Hamid Reza Sanei, F. Alisafaei, Chung-Souk Han

IMECE 2013; V010T11A079doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-64831

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Topics: Elastic moduli , Polymers , Deformation , Plasma desorption mass spectrometry , Dislocations , Geometry , Mechanical properties , Mechanical testing , Metals , Microbeams

Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials Incorporated With Nanoscale Inclusions

A. Ghazinezami, A. Jabbarnia, R. Asmatulu

IMECE 2013; V010T11A080doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66158

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Topics: Fire , Nanoclays , Nanocomposites , Nanoscale phenomena

Quality and Reliability in Electronics and Photonics Packaging

Comparison of Warpage Measurement Capabilities and Results Obtained by Using Laser and Digital Fringe Projection Methods

Sungbum Kang, I. Charles Ume

IMECE 2013; V010T11A081doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65072

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Topics: Lasers , Warping , Printed circuit boards , Manufacturing , Reliability , Resolution (Optics) , Accuracy and precision , Density , Electronic packages , Thermomechanics

Prognostic Health Monitoring Method for Fatigue Failure of Solder Joints on Printed Circuit Boards Based on a Canary Circuit

Kenji Hirohata, Yousuke Hisakuni, Takahiro Omori, Tomoko Monda, Minoru Mukai

IMECE 2013; V010T11A082doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65317

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Topics: Circuits , Fatigue failure , Printed circuit boards , Solder joints , Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Stress , Density , Failure , Packaging , Probability

Improvement of Mechanical Reliability of 3D Electronic Packaging by Controlling the Mechanical Properties of Electroplated Materials

Ken Suzuki, Hideo Miura

IMECE 2013; V010T11A083doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65539

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Topics: Annealing , Bulk solids , Copper , Density , Electrical properties , Electrical resistivity , Electronic packaging , Electroplating , Grain boundaries , High temperature

Quality Evaluation of Solder Bump in PBGA Package for Commercial Product Application Using Laser Ultrasonic Technique

Jie Gong, I. Charles Ume, Kola Akinade, Amiya Ray Chaudhuri

IMECE 2013; V010T11A084doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66484

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Topics: Lasers , Solders , Natural language interfaces , Displacement , Transients (Dynamics) , Ultrasound , Ball-Grid-Array packaging , Capacitors , Flip-chip devices , Inspection

Thermal Management in Electronics and Photonics Packaging

A Numerical Study for Contained Cold Aisle Data Center Using CRAC and Server Calibrated Fan Curves

Sami A. Alkharabsheh, Bahgat G. Sammakia, Saurabh Shrivastava, Roger Schmidt

IMECE 2013; V010T11A085doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65145

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Topics: Data centers , Pressure , Computational fluid dynamics , Containment systems , Flow (Dynamics) , Stress , Temperature distribution , Air conditioners , Air flow , Ceilings

Pressure Drop and Heat Transfer Characteristics of Pin Fin Enhanced Microgaps in Single Phase Microfluidic Cooling

Zhimin Wan, Yogendra K. Joshi

IMECE 2013; V010T11A086doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65618

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Topics: Cooling , Heat transfer , Microfluidics , Pressure drop , Dimensions , Fins , Computer simulation , Delays , Errors , Friction

Dimensionless Optimization of Thermoelectric Cooler Performance When Integrated Within a Thermal Resistance Network

Matthew R. Pearson, Charles E. Lents

IMECE 2013; V010T11A087doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65940

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Topics: Optimization , Thermal resistance , Thermoelectric coolers , Design , Energy dissipation , Heat , Thermal systems , Cooling , Electronics , Geometry

Optimization of a Thermoelectric Cooler for Time-Varying Heat Load and Sink Temperature

Matthew R. Pearson, Charles E. Lents

IMECE 2013; V010T11A088doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65942

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Topics: Heat , Optimization , Stress , Temperature , Thermoelectric coolers , Cycles , Thermal conductivity , Computer cooling , Cooling , Design

Computational Study of Air Cooled Data Centers Assisted With Locally Distributed Water to Air Heat Exchangers

Tianyi Gao, Bahgat Sammakia, Roger Schmidt

IMECE 2013; V010T11A089doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-65958

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Topics: Data centers , Heat exchangers , Water , Heat , Cooling , Air flow , Stress , Temperature , Thermal management , Density

Experimental Characterization of Thin-Film Thermoelectric Based Active Cooling Modules

S. Ravi Annapragada, Matthew R. Pearson, William A. Rioux, Charles E. Lents

IMECE 2013; V010T11A090doi:https://doi.org/10.1115/IMECE2013-66318

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Topics: Cooling , Experimental characterization , Thin films , Errors , Heat flux , Thermoelectric cooling , Vacuum , Calibration , Defense industry , Dimensions

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