Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Graphene Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites Using Machine Learning

Vedant Tewari, “Analysis of the Mechanical Properties of Graphene Reinforced Metal Matrix Composites Using Machine Learning” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #158 This research project analyzed the mechanical properties of aluminum-graphene metal matrix composites (MMCs) reinforced with…… Read More

Covalent Organic Framework Membrane for the Removal of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

Weiling Xia, “Covalent Organic Framework Membrane for the Removal of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances” Mentor: Xiaoli Ma, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #160 Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), as a group of emerging contaminants, have been ubiquitously detected in surface…… Read More

High Temperature Tensile Testing with Digital Image Correlation

Ian Smith, “High Temperature Tensile Testing with Digital Image Correlation” Mentor: William Musinski, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #166 The goal of this research project is to design a functioning high temperature tensile tester. Materials act differently at high temperatures……. Read More

Melt-Spinning Route to Synthesize Silicon Nano-powders for Lithium-Ion Battery Applications

James Veltri, “Melt-Spinning Route to Synthesize Silicon Nano-powders for Lithium-Ion Battery Applications” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #162 With the ever-increasing demand for energy needs, novelty of processes and active materials provide solutions to solve these issues……. Read More

Metallurgical Bond Testing of A206 Overcast onto A356 Metal Matrix Composites

James Veltri, Pong Lee, Gavin Schmer, and Steven Weninninger, “Metallurgical Bond Testing of A206 Overcast onto A356 Metal Matrix Composites” Mentor: Benjamin Church, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #163 Bonding of aluminum is an important yet complicated aspect of engineering…… Read More

Permeation Characteristics of Neutral and Charged Solutes through Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Nanofiltration Membranes

Rachel Clark, “Permeation Characteristics of Neutral and Charged Solutes through Covalent Organic Framework (COF) Nanofiltration Membranes” Mentor: Xiaoli Ma, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #36 Membrane technology is an important part of sustainable development in water treatment processes and can…… Read More

Post-Oxidation Microstructure Changes in Inconel 625

Carol Martinez, “Post-Oxidation Microstructure Changes in Inconel 625” Mentor: Benjamin Church, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #97 The ever-increasing demand for high temperature strength and excellent corrosion resistant materials, serves as a motivation to develop high performance alloys. This led…… Read More

Prediction of Residual Stresses in Additively Manufactured Materials

Nicholas Gilhaus, “Prediction of Residual Stresses in Additively Manufactured Materials” Mentor: William Musinski, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #38 Most modern technological innovation is contingent upon materials science. The field’s most recent driver of innovation is additively manufactured materials. Additive…… Read More

The Effect of Cooling Rate on the Microstructure and Physical Properties of Hypereutectic Al-Ce Alloys

Jenna Van Hoogstraten, “The Effect of Cooling Rate on the Microstructure and Physical Properties of Hypereutectic Al-Ce Alloys” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #178 The present study investigated the effect of cooling rate on the solidification of…… Read More

The Effect of Variation in Cerium in Aluminum-Cerium Alloys on Microstructure and Hardness

Abhi Roop Reddy Tokala, “The Effect of Variation in Cerium in Aluminum-Cerium Alloys on Microstructure and Hardness” Mentor: Pradeep Rohatgi, Materials Science & Engineering Poster #4 Traditional aluminum alloys are lightweight and cost-efficient but lose their mechanical strength at elevated…… Read More