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Mapping the evolution of strains/stresses across the interface between dissim...
The research is to study the fundamental issues and the key factors in controlling the interfacial bonding of dissimilar metallic alloys made by spraying deposition; and the... -
Electric field induced swelling/collapse of strong polyelectrolyte brushes
Electric field induced changes in the swelling of a strong polyelectrolyte brush will be investigated using neutron reflectivity. A poly(styrene sulphonate), PSS, brush will be... -
Ion Layering at the Graphene Electrode Surface for Supercapacitors
This proposal aims to combine the approaches of several successful recent neutron reflection studies by our group to directly measure ion layering at electrode surfaces. In this... -
Probing the electroactive interface of ionic liquids and their solutions
We propose a detailed study of the interfacial structuring of a non-halogenated, and tribologically relevant, ionic liquid (IL) at an electrified interface, as a function of... -
Structural changes in LiMO2 anode materials
It was thought that oxides could not intercalate Li below 1.5V vs Li+/Li. We recently studied layered LiVO2, which intercalates Li at around 0.25V to form Li2VO2, making it an... -
Orientation of an Antimicrobial Peptide in Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Membranes.
Antimicrobial peptides are small, usually alpha-helical peptides that kill cells by disrupting the cell membrane. Recently, we have been studying a simple 'designed'... -
Selective recruitment of cholesterol to lipid rafts by multivalent protein bi...
Lipid raft microdomains offer a means to enhance the local concentration of membrane components as well as serve as a platform for raft associated endocytosis. Driven by... -
Continuing to Study the Nature of the Magnetic Transition in 1:2 TCNQ Salts
We have conducted a decent amount of work on a 1:1 and 1:2 TCNQ salts where we seek to identify whether the magnetic transition shows a universality. So far measurements on a... -
Structure and thermodynamics of polyethylene glycol chusions
A long term goal for biophysical studies has been to fabricate bio-membranes on solid supports. A highly hydrated ¿cushion¿ between the membrane and the underlying support can... -
Voltage induced actuation - a Kinetics study
This is one of a pair of linked proposals, one for SURF and one for INTER. The voltage response of poly(2-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) weak polybase brushes... -
Voltage-induced swelling and collapse of weak polyelectrolyte brushes
The voltage-induced actuation of a weak polyelectrolyte brush is an example of an ultrathin, remotely controlled responsive surface coating. We propose a continuation of...
