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2018 conference paper

Lab-on-paper: Designing paper-based diagnostic devices for translation and automation

256th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Presented at the 256th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, MA, United States.

By: F. Kimani, M. Fratzl, B. Chang, B. Kwasa, N. Dempsey, T. Ward, J. Bloch, M. Thuo

Event: 256th ACS National Meeting & Exposition at Boston, MA, United States on August 19-23, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 19, 2022

2018 conference paper

Rapid bimechanistic synthesis and self-assembly of block co- polymers using free electron initiators

256th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. Presented at the 256th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Boston, MA, United States.

By: M. Thuo & B. Chang

Event: 256th ACS National Meeting & Exposition at Boston, MA, United States on August 19-23, 2018

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 19, 2022

2018 journal article

Fabrication of Iron-Cellulose Microstructures through Thermal Degradation and Surface Functionalization

Frontiers in Chemistry, 6, 338.

By: P. Gregory, A. Martin, B. Chang, S. Oyola-Reynoso, J. Bloch & M. Thuo

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 19, 2022

2018 conference paper

Infinite coordination polymers as intermediates in synthesis of 2D porous oxide from bulk metal

Gordon Research Conference: Crystal Engineering. Poster presented at the Gordon Research Conference: Crystal Engineering.

By: B. Chang, J. Chen, I. Tevis, S. Oyola-Reynoso, A. Li, S. Cinar, B. Thomas, J. Gong, A. Rossini, M. Thuo

Event: Gordon Research Conference: Crystal Engineering

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 19, 2022

2018 conference paper

Conductive Materials Reliability in Flexible Electronics Symposium. Undercooled Liquid Metal Particle Inks for Flexible Conductive Traces Using Direct Writing

Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting. Presented at the Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting, Boston, MA.

By: A. Martin, Z. Martin, D. Paramanik, S. Cinar, C. Frankiewicz, I. Tevis, M. Thuo

Event: Materials Research Society (MRS) Fall Meeting at Boston, MA

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 19, 2022

2018 journal article

(Invited) Towards a Perfect Junction: Effect of Smoothening Electrodes on Tunneling Behaviors across Large Area Molecular Junctions

ECS Meeting Abstracts, MA2018-02(19), 759–759.

By: J. Chen*, S. Kundu*, C. Du*, A. Kadoma*, T. Giroux* & M. Thuo*

Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

Mechanically triggered composite stiffness tuning through thermodynamic relaxation (ST3R)

Materials Horizons.

By: B. Chang*, R. Tutika*, J. Cutinho*, S. Oyola-Reynoso*, J. Chen*, M. Bartlett*, M. Thuo*

Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

Understanding Keesom Interactions in Monolayer-Based Large-Area Tunneling Junctions

The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 9(17), 5078–5085.

TL;DR: It is shown that analysis of higher statistical moments (skewness and kurtosis) reveals the dynamic nature of the tunnel junction, and it is observed that the direction of dipole moments affects molecule-electrode coupling. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

Understanding interface (odd–even) effects in charge tunneling using a polished EGaIn electrode

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics.

By: J. Chen*, T. Giroux*, Y. Nguyen*, A. Kadoma*, B. Chang*, B. VanVeller*, M. Thuo*

TL;DR: A method to chemically polish the EGaIn tip to allow formation of smooth conformal contact due to re-establishment of liquid character at the point of contact though tension-driven reconstruction of a thin oxide layer is developed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

Elucidating the Role of Molecule–Electrode Interfacial Defects in Charge Tunneling Characteristics of Large-Area Junctions

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 140(38), 12303–12307.

By: G. Kong*, J. Jin*, M. Thuo*, H. Song*, J. Joung*, S. Park*, H. Yoon*

TL;DR: Two analogous junctions formed with identical organic thin film and different liquid top-contacts are compared to elucidate the puzzling interfacial characteristics and provide an insight into the role of molecule-electrode interfacial defects in performance of molecular-scale electronic devices. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

(Invited) Towards a Perfect Junction: Effect of Smoothening Electrodes on Tunneling Behaviors across Large Area Molecular Junctions

ECS Transactions.

By: J. Chen*, S. Kundu*, C. Du*, A. Kadoma*, T. Giroux* & M. Thuo*

Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

Dried Blood Spheroids for Dry-State Room Temperature Stabilization of Microliter Blood Samples

Analytical Chemistry, 90(15), 9353–9358.

By: D. Damon*, M. Yin*, D. Allen*, Y. Maher*, C. Tanny*, S. Oyola-Reynoso*, B. Smith*, S. Maher*, M. Thuo*, A. Badu-Tawiah*

MeSH headings : Alanine Transaminase / blood; Cocaine / blood; Diazepam / blood; Dried Blood Spot Testing / methods; Enzyme Stability; Humans; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Limit of Detection; Temperature
TL;DR: A new approach using 3D dried blood spheroids for stabilization of small volume blood samples, mitigating these effects without cold storage and eliminating all chromatographic effects is demonstrated. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

Autonomous Thermal-Oxidative Composition Inversion and Texture Tuning of Liquid Metal Surfaces

ACS Nano, 12(5), 4744–4753.

By: J. Cutinho*, B. Chang*, S. Oyola-Reynoso*, J. Chen*, S. Akhter*, I. Tevis*, N. Bello*, A. Martin*, M. Foster*, M. Thuo*

author keywords: passivating oxide; composition inversion; surface engineering; liquid metal; thermal oxidation; TOCI; nanointerface
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that this kinetics-driven organization of passivating oxide layer may predispose a material to autonomous thermal-oxidative composition inversion (TOCI) and texture reconfiguration under felicitous choice of trigger. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

Rapid One‐Step Synthesis of Complex‐Architecture Block Polymers Using Inductively “Armed–Disarmed” Monomer Pairs

Macromolecular Rapid Communications.

By: B. Chang*, S. Oyola‐Reynoso*, J. Cutinho* & M. Thuo*

author keywords: block copolymers; rapid one-step synthesis; solvated electrons
MeSH headings : Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Macromolecular Substances / chemical synthesis; Macromolecular Substances / chemistry; Molecular Structure; Polymerization; Polymers / chemical synthesis; Polymers / chemistry; Temperature
TL;DR: Detailed characterization by 2D nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and analysis of the mechanisms involved indicate the structure of obtained block copolymers to be at least a triblock with a complex central unit. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 journal article

Magnetic Two-Way Valves for Paper-Based Capillary-Driven Microfluidic Devices

ACS Omega, 3(2), 2049–2057.

Source: ORCID
Added: August 3, 2022

2018 conference paper

A recurrent neural network based MPC for a hybrid neuroprosthesis system

2017 IEEE 56th Annual Conference on Decision and Control, CDC 2017, 2018-January, 4715–4720.

Contributors: X. Bao*, Z. Sun* & N. Sharma*

TL;DR: A three-layer recurrence neural network (RNN) is developed in this paper, in which backpropagation through time (BPTT) is used as training technique and the internal states are used to represent the unmeasurable states. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: July 28, 2022

2018 article

A theoretical difficulty in approximate dynamic programming with input constraints

ArXiv. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85098820021&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: X. Bao, Z. Mao & N. Sharma

Contributors: X. Bao, Z. Mao & N. Sharma

Source: ORCID
Added: July 28, 2022

2018 article

A supplementary condition for the convergence of the control policy during adaptive dynamic programming

ArXiv. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85098840725&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: X. Bao, Z. Mao & N. Sharma

Contributors: X. Bao, Z. Mao & N. Sharma

Source: ORCID
Added: July 28, 2022

2018 journal article

Dynamic optimization of stimulation frequency to reduce isometric muscle fatigue using a modified Hill‐Huxley model

Muscle & Nerve, 57(4), 634–641.

By: B. Doll*, N. Kirsch*, X. Bao*, B. Dicianno* & N. Sharma*

Contributors: B. Doll*, N. Kirsch*, X. Bao*, B. Dicianno* & N. Sharma*

author keywords: dynamic optimization; FES; functional electrical stimulation; Hill-Huxley model; muscle fatigue; muscle force prediction; neuromuscular electrical stimulation
MeSH headings : Adult; Electric Stimulation / methods; Healthy Volunteers; Humans; Isometric Contraction; Male; Muscle Fatigue; Nonlinear Dynamics; Quadriceps Muscle; Young Adult
TL;DR: Optimal frequency modulation during functional electrical stimulation (FES) may minimize or delay the onset of FES‐induced muscle fatigue. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 23, 2021

2018 journal article

A Muscle Synergy-Inspired Control Design to Coordinate Functional Electrical Stimulation and a Powered Exoskeleton: Artificial Generation of Synergies to Reduce Input Dimensionality

IEEE Control Systems, 38(6), 35–60.

By: N. Alibeji*, V. Molazadeh*, F. Moore-Clingenpeel* & N. Sharma*

Contributors: N. Alibeji*, V. Molazadeh*, F. Moore-Clingenpeel* & N. Sharma*

TL;DR: Rec rehabilitative interventions including functional electrical stimulation (FES) and powered exoskeletons have the potential to mitigate secondary health complications, lower medical expenses, and achieve independent ambulation in individuals following an SCI. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 23, 2021

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