• Rapid Solidification of Austenitic Stainless Steels by Splat Quenching 

  Morales, Sydney Mackenzie (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  This thesis explores the phase transformations and microstructural evolution that are observed in rapid solidification of austenitic stainless steels by splat quenching. Splat quenching is an experimental method that ...
• Experimental Study on Electrical Conductivity of Imidazolium- Based Ionic Liquids and Their Application to Current Density Simulation 

  Nahian, Md Khalid (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Over the last few decades, ionic liquids (ILs) have been the focus of considerable research in the field of electrochemistry for their exceptional physio-chemical characteristics. In this study, the electrical conductivity ...
• Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a Dual Phase Transformation Induced Plasticity Fe-Mn-Co-Cr High Entropy Alloy 

  Hossain, AFM Monowar (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  The multicomponent alloys, also known as High Entropy Alloys (HEAs), have been the subject of intense exploration for over a decade now for a wide range of potential applications. To investigate microstructure – mechanical ...
• Modeling of Solidification Microstructure During Ultrasonic Processing of Cast Aluminum Alloys 

  Dong, Aqi (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  In order to study the formation of the solidification structure including the columnar-toequiaxedtransition (e.g., CET) under the influence of ultrasound, a 2-zone furnace system and an ultrasonic equipment were built and ...
• Cerium Oxide Based Interlayer and Cathode Materials for High Performance Lithium Sulfur Battery 

  Azam, Sakibul (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Investigation of sluggish redox kinetics and polysulfide shuttling is crucial to design advanced lithium sulfur battery. Cerium oxide (CeO2) has remarkable polysulfide adsorption capability and has been recently investigated ...
• Scalable and Highly Efficient Antimony Selenide Thin Film Solar Cells by Close Spaced Sublimation 

  Guo, Liping (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  Sb2Se3 has emerged as a promising absorber material for solar cells owing to its superior optical and electronic properties, such as high absorption coefficient and suitable bandgap. It is a simple binary compound comprised ...
• Investigation of high-performance lithium-ion batteries based on highly conductive Li7La3Zr2O12 solid-state electrolyte and stable electrode-electrolyte interface 

  Li, Junhao (University of Alabama Libraries, 2021)

  With the merits of high Li+ conductivity, wide potential window, and electrochemical stability against metallic lithium anode (the highest theoretical capacity: 3,860 mAh g−1), cubic phase garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) ...
• Investigation of biodegradable zn-li-cu alloys for cardiovascular stent applications 

  Young, Jacob Steele (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020-12)

  Zinc has been recently proposed as a suitable biodegradable material for temporary medical device applications due to an intermediate corrosion rate, high biocompatibility, and ease of processing. While pure zinc fails to ...
• Development of aluminum electrorefining in ionic liquids: the effects of experimental conditions on the deposition behavior and microstructure 

  Wang, Yifan (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  The electrochemical refining of Al from aluminum alloy scrap (Al2020) on copper substrate cathode at low temperature ionic liquid electrolytes was studied. The main components of ionic liquid electrolytes were the mixture ...
• Precursor gas comparison for the growth of silicon carbide fibers via laser chemical vapor deposition 

  Matt, Mia Catherine (University of Alabama Libraries, 2020)

  Laser chemical vapor deposition (LCVD) is a processing technique that can be used to grow fibers. In this study, the relationships between deposited SiC fiber composition, fiber microstructure, and fiber mechanical properties ...
• Coating yttria stabilized zirconia powders by magnetron sputtering 

  Togaru, Maanas (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  This thesis describes the application of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) for coating powders, with the work motivated by the need to provide conformal coatings for nuclear fuel for use in Nuclear Thermal Propulsion (NTP). ...
• High-temperature corrosion study of alloys in molten MgCl₂-KCl eutectic salt 

  Peng, Yuxiang (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  The MgCl₂-KCl molten salt has been proposed as one of the heat transfer fluids (HTFs) in the solar energy system because of its potential thermal properties. This research investigates the corrosion behavior and protection ...
• Oxidation behavior of refractory complex concentrated alloys: computational and experimental studies 

  Hunter, Brett Matthew (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  In recent years, high entropy alloys (HEAs) and, more specifically, refractory complex concentrated alloys (RCCAs) have been of increased interest due to their potential as replacements in high temperature environments. ...
• Prediction of heat transfer and microstructure in high-pressure die-cast A383 aluminum alloy 

  Karkkainen, Mikko (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  Predicting the microstructure of the as-cast HPDC (high-pressure die cast) product is valuable, because micro-scale features often determine its mechanical properties. To predict the microstructure, the effect of processing ...
• Investigation of influencing factors in liquid metal embrittlement of advanced high strength steel 

  Massie, Daniel Joseph Woodson (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  This thesis explored the influence of temperature, steel type, galvanization method, and macro-strain level on the sensitivity of advanced high strength steels (AHSS) to zinc-based liquid metal embrittlement (LME). It is ...
• Hyperbaric growth of carbon fibers by laser chemical vapor deposition 

  Rife, Justin Lee (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  Laser Chemical Vapor Deposition (LCVD) is a promising new processing technique by which freestanding structures, such as fibers, can be deposited. The deposition of carbon fibers by use of ethylene as a precursor gas can ...
• Experimental and numerical study of the reduction of silica in a thermal plasma reactor 

  Li, Yudong (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  High purity silicon production is impeding the expansion of solar energy industry due to high cost. Using high purity SiO2 and carbon, it is possible to economically produce solar grade silicon through two-step process ...
• Advanced characterization of the oxidation behavior of grain refined NiAl 

  White, Rachel Ellen (University of Alabama Libraries, 2019)

  Reactive element doped β-NiAl is one of the most oxidation resistant materials available for high temperature use. It has been extensively studied to create the most adherent, slow growing, and passive layer possible. One ...
• Processing-microstructure-property relations in high pressure cold spray of AA2024 and AA7075 

  Story, William Andrew (University of Alabama Libraries, 2018)

  In this dissertation work, the processing-microstructure-property relations are examined for cold spray deposited AA2024 and AA7075. Unlike traditional thermal spray technologies, powders are never melted during the cold ...
• Phase equilibria and reaction kinetics of borides based high-temperature thermoelectric materials 

  Imam, Muhammad Ali (University of Alabama Libraries, 2018)

  In this study, the phase equilibria of the binary borides (Mg-B and Si-B) were determined by solid-state electrochemical measurements. This study provides the equilibrium thermodynamic properties of boride based thermoelectric ...

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