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Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNC) for Advanced Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2016-08-11)Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) are excellent candidates for various potential applications as they possess many attractive characteristics. The unique properties and the abundant, renewable nature of CNC is of great interest ... -
Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals with Enhanced Mucoadhesive Properties
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-28)Salmon farms across Canada face millions of dollars in losses every year due to sea lice infestations, which is a cause for growing concern. The current treatment methods are limited and have adverse effects on the aquatic ... -
Functionalized Cellulose Nanomaterials for Integrated Environmental Management
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-25)Bio-mass derived materials, such as cellulose nanomaterials (CNs) are naturally abundant, sustainable, and bio-degradable, and they are promising next generation materials to replace petroleum derived systems. The thesis ... -
Functionalized Starch Nanoparticles for Pulp-Based Active Packaging
(University of Waterloo, 2018-09-04)The characterization of functionalized cationic starch nanoparticles (StNPs) was conducted in this study. Three different strategies in the preparation of sustainable and biodegradable active packaging materials were ... -
Functionalized Vanadium Oxide as the Cathode Material for Rechargeable Aqueous Zinc-ion Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-08)Battery offers a viable solution for storing intermittent energy supplies associated with renewable energy production. Although lithium-ion batteries take up the most battery market, they are still limited by lithium metal ... -
Fundamental Characteristics of Turbulent Opposed Impinging Jets
(University of Waterloo, 2000)A fundamental study of two turbulent directly opposed impinging jets in a stagnant ambient fluid, unconfined or uninfluenced by walls is presented. By experimental investigation and numerical modeling, the main characteristics ... -
Fundamental Limitations of Semi-Supervised Learning
(University of Waterloo, 2009-05-05)The emergence of a new paradigm in machine learning known as semi-supervised learning (SSL) has seen benefits to many applications where labeled data is expensive to obtain. However, unlike supervised learning (SL), which ... -
Fundamental Limits of Rate-Constrained Multi-User Channels and Random Wireless Networks
(University of Waterloo, 2008-09-23)This thesis contributes toward understanding fundamental limits of multi-user fading channels and random wireless networks. Specifically, considering different samples of channel gains corresponding to different users/nodes ... -
Fundamental processes in laser drilling and welding
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Fundamental Tests of Quantum Mechanics using Two-Photon Entanglement
(University of Waterloo, 2014-04-30)In this thesis, we experimentally test fundamental properties of quantum mechanics, namely non-locality (in the form of three new families of Bell's inequalities) and the symmetry of envariance. To accomplish these we ... -
A Fundamentally Topological Perspective on Graph Theory
(University of Waterloo, 2005)We adopt a novel topological approach for graphs, in which edges are modelled as points as opposed to arcs. The model of classical <i>topologized graphs</i> translates graph isomorphism into topological homeomorphism, ... -
Fundamentals of Protein Adsorption at the Solid-Liquid Interface over Short Time Periods
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-16)Purpose: To directly measure the quantity and degree of denaturation of biomaterial- adsorbed proteins over short time periods. Methods: Contact lenses were used as model biomaterials as they are widely used, readily ... -
Fundamentals of SPME extraction of tissue and plasma: experimental and in-silico approaches
(University of Waterloo, 2021-12-15)Over the last three decades, solid-phase microextraction (SPME) has continuously evolved and received recognition as a useful tool in various scientific fields. Notable applications have been published including environmental ... -
Funding Liquidity and Limits to Arbitrage
(University of Waterloo, 2012-06-14)Arbitrageurs play an important role in keeping market prices close to their fundamental values by providing market liquidity. Most arbitrageurs however use leverage. When funding conditions worsen they are forced to ... -
Fundraising and Theology: How does current Mennonite praxis compare to Paul's collection for Jerusalem?
(University of Waterloo, 2008-01-08)This paper compares the theology and praxis of Canadian Mennonite giving to the biblical texts of Paul’s collection for Jerusalem, particularly 1 and 2 Corinthians. It is based on interviewing Mennonite donors and ... -
Funktionen von Lachen in Gesprächen: eine konversationsanalytische Studie
(University of Waterloo, 2008-08-28)This thesis looks at laughter in conversations in order to find out what functions laughter can fulfil. The data that are used for the analysis are conversations involving four different families and one or two researchers. ... -
Furniture Fire Dynamics and Smoke Flow in a Two-Story House With Mechanical Ventilation
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-11)Synthetic materials in modern furniture, combined with airtight construction practices developed as a response to the call for energy efficient homes, have increased the likelihood of a residential fire becoming ventilation ... -
Further Development of Atmospheric Pressure, Self-Igniting Microplasma Devices (MPDs) for Elemental Analysis of Liquid Microsamples Using Atomic Emission Spectrometry (AES)
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-26)The present elemental analysis workhorse worldwide is Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Atomic Emission Spectrometry (AES) and Mass Spectrometry (MS). Due to the high power requirements, large gas consumption and the more ... -
Fusing Terahertz and Mid Infrared Technologies to Recycle E-waste Black Plastics
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-22)Plastic is a unique material, it is lightweight, resilient, non-reactive, waterproof, and low-cost. Due to its versatility and use in everyday products and consumption, it has become a huge environmental concern. In 2015, ... -
Fusion of Estimated Depth and RGB Features for Improved Grasp-Type Selection of Novel Objects
(University of Waterloo, 2022-09-01)Prostheses can alleviate some of the challenges faced by upper limb amputees in performing activities of daily living. However, electric-powered prosthetic hands have not seen much improvement over the past decade. Unintuitive ...