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Catastrophe theory, symmetry breaking and the pseudo Jahn-Teller effect
(2019)This research focuses on the structural symmetry breaking observed in hypovalent silicon containing compounds. The structural symmetry breaking was studied from the perspective of the pseudo Jahn-Teller effect (pJTE). A ... -
Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide on nanostructured catalysts
(2018)There is great interest in the conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) to useful chemicals and fuels toward addressing the increasingly serious impacts of global climate change. The electrochemical reduction of CO2 has garnered ... -
Fabrication, characterization and electrochemical studies of nickel and nickel-based materials
(2017)Nickel is a naturally abundant transition metal and is very cost effective. This, along with mechanical and magnetic characteristics, and good catalytic activity in different applications, has made it an interesting non-noble ... -
Fiber laser system for the detection of trace gas
(2017)The research presented in this thesis is on the development of a trace gas detection system based on intracavity absorption spectroscopy (ICAS). The developed system was capable of detecting nitrous oxide (N2O) and acetylene ... -
Lead oxide (PbO) for direct conversion detectors
(2017)There is great interest in the utilization of non-crystalline photoconductors for direct conversion medical X-ray imaging detectors. Lead Oxide (PbO) is one of the most promising candidates for application in general ...
