Development and Characterization of Titanium Compound Nanostructures

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dc.contributor.advisorAjayan, Pulickel M
dc.creatorZhou, Zhou
dc.date.accessioned2017-07-31T16:27:16Z
dc.date.available2017-07-31T16:27:16Z
dc.date.created2016-12
dc.date.issued2016-07-19
dc.date.submittedDecember 2016
dc.date.updated2017-07-31T16:27:17Z
dc.description.abstractThe development and characterization of titanium compound nanostructures have been achieved, for potential applications in energy industry. Oil and gas, one of the traditional industry fields, observes accumulating demands on active implementations of nanotechnology, for the numerous advantages that nanomaterials can introduce to both product performances and field operations. By using chemical vapor deposition and liquid exfoliation, various titanium compound nanostructures have been synthesized through this project. Attractively, these two material fabrication methods have been recognized to be industrial friendly in terms of cost efficiency and productivity. The development of nanostructures, aiming at oil and gas field applications, presents novel solutions for existing issues, such as low durability of drilling tools, high friction in mechanical operations and ineffective heat dissipation. Titanium compound nanostructures, including titanium borides, nitrides and sulfides are therefore investigated for such applications as protective coating, lubrication and thermal management.
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dc.identifier.citationZhou, Zhou. "Development and Characterization of Titanium Compound Nanostructures." (2016) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/95577">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/95577</a>.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/95577
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.subjecttitanium compounds
dc.subjectborides
dc.subjectnitrides
dc.subjectnanostructures
dc.subjectnano-engineering
dc.subject3D nanomaterials
dc.subjectnanomaterial development
dc.subjectcharacterizations
dc.titleDevelopment and Characterization of Titanium Compound Nanostructures
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentApplied Physics
thesis.degree.disciplineNatural Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.majorAppl Phys/Materials Sci NanoEn
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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