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Publication Simulation and analysis of the Knapsack problem in adiabatic quantum computation(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Orejola, Oliver; Coffey, MarkPublication Novel synthesis of lithium sulfide nanocrystals for advanced rechargeable batteries, A(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) McCeig, Miranda; Zhao, Yangzhi; Li, Xuemin; Wolden, Colin Andrew; Yang, YonganPublication Characterization of statistical co-polymer vinylidene fluoride-hexafluoropropylene-phenylphosphonic acid functionalized hexafluoropropylene for potential applications as a proton electrolyte membrane(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Smith, Steve; Motz, Andrew; Horan, Jim; Kuo, Mei-Chen; Herring, Andrew M.Meeting the world’s growing demand for energy without contributing to the emergent problem of anthropogenic climate change requires the use of renewable, carbon-free energy sources which in turn are contingent on advances in materials science. A newly synthesized statistical co-polymer of vinylidene fluoride, hexafluoropropylene and phenylphosphonic acid functionalized hexafluoropropylene (PolyPPA) shows potential for use as a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) in a variety of green-energy applications including proton pumps, flow batteries and high temperature-low relative humidity fuel cells. Preliminary testing of PolyPPA samples synthesized using a high molecular weight and low molecular weight feedstock show comparable conductivity, thermal stability and water uptake. Both high and low molecular weight PolyPPA exhibit minimal water uptake, are thermally stable to 160 °C, contain tightly bound water and exhibit low but measurable conductivity with best relative performance in high temperature and low relative humidity conditions. Despite a relatively low conductivity, the absence of liquid acid and the thermal stability suggests possible high temperature and high pressure applications. Future work needs to be conducted to determine how the degree of phenylphosphonic acid functionalization affects the conductivity and mechanical properties to determine an optimal formulation to minimize area specific resistance.Publication Optical diagnostics of lithium-sulfur batteries with attenuated total reflection spectroscopy(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Silva, Cody; Saqib, Najmus; Porter, Jason M.Publication Ozone pretreatment in high pressure membranes(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Murray, Conner C.; Vatankhah, Hooman; Bellona, ChristopherPublication Energy optimization strategies in a sequencing batch membrane bioreactor(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) McCandless, Elliot; Coontz, Jason; Maltos, Rudy; Newhart, Kate; Cath, Tzahi Y.Decentralized wastewater treatment systems can serve small communities and supply water suitable for reuse applications such as irrigation. An example of decentralized treatment is a sequencing batch membrane bioreactor (SBMBR), which treats small batches of wastewater and implements membrane filtration as a final treatment step. While treated effluent from the SBMBR is very high quality, high operating costs are a significant drawback. The following study examines energy optimization strategies to reduce operating costs of an SBMBR designed by Aqua- Aerobic Systems that treats water from Mines Park, a student apartment complex affiliated with Colorado School of Mines.Publication Optimization of 3D printed metal parts by experimental characterization techniques(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Marsh, BryanPublication Raman characterization of binary hydrates(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Keefe, Karina; Ismail, Nur; Koh, Carolyn A.Publication Emulsion behavior in brine/AA/oil systems(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Gardner, Andres A.; Dapena, Jose A.; Koh, Carolyn A.; Sloan, E. DendyPublication Arc discharge synthesis of exotic Group IV allotropes(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Ficenec, Karen; Meinig, Erich; Collins, Reuben T.; Krishna, LakshmiPublication Understanding trends in methane production and producers in anaerobic waste water treatment(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Feigin, Jennifer; Pfluger, Andrew; Albert, Lynne; Yu, Mengyuan; Vanzin, Gary; Figueroa, Linda A.; Munakata Marr, JunkoPublication Morphology tuning of Na2S nanocrystals for next generation batteries(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Brennan, Alice; Zhao, Yangzhi; Li, Xuemin; Yang, Yongan; Wolden, Colin AndrewPublication Contact angles of surfaces in energy and environmental applications of hydrate formation(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Breathwaite, Melissa; Brown, Erika; Koh, Carolyn A.Publication Analysis of mechanical spalling method for cost effective production of III-V solar cells(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Braun, Anna; Crouse, Dustin; Wu, Dong; Packard, Corinne E.Publication Synthesizing crosslinked hole transport materials for improved perovskite solar cell stability and performance(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Bradley, Dakoda J.; Tinkham, Jonathan; Sellinger, AlanPublication Heteropoly acid immobilization and crosslinking in a polymer electrolyte membrane for fuel cells(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Anyaeche, Ruth; Motz, Andrew; Kuo, Mei-Chen; Horan, James L.; Herring, Andrew M.Publication Developing a process for studying annealing effects on mobilities in silicon quantum dots(Colorado School of Mines. Arthur Lakes Library) Adachi, Eleanor; Airuoyo, Idemudia John; Krishna, Lakshmi; Collins, Reuben T.