In this paper, we present a stretchable microelectrode array for studying cell behavior under mechanical strain. The electrode array consists of gold-plated nail-head pins (250 μm tip diameter) or tungsten micro-wires (25.4 μm in diameter) inserted into a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) platform (25.4 × 25.4 mm2). Stretchable interconnects to the outside were provided by fusible indium-alloy-filled...

A method of joining metals with semi-solid slurries is presented. Experiments have been carried out using a model alloy of Sn-Pb to demonstrate the concept. The advantages of this process are a controlled microstructure of the weld, lower post-welding stresses and a small heat affected zone. Tensile tests have been performed, showing a weld strength comparable to bulk material strength. Key fac...

Described is a straightforward procedure for forming organized substrate-immobilized nanoprisms which are single crystalline, surfactant-free and which form a heteroepitaxial relationship with the underlying substrate. The devised route utilizes truncated Au octahedrons formed through solid state dewetting techniques as high temperature heterogeneous nucleation sites for Ag adatoms which are ar...

Spin-dependent photoluminescence (PL) quenching of CdSe nanoparticles (NPs) has been explored in the hybrid system of CdSe NP purple membrane, wild-type bacteriorhodopsin (bR) thin film on a ferromagnetic (Ni-alloy) substrate. A significant change in the PL intensity from the CdSe NPs has been observed when spin-specific charge transfer occurs between the retinal and the magnetic substrate. Thi...

After the implantation of a biomaterial in the body, the first interaction occurs between the cells in contact with the biomaterial surface. Therefore, evaluating the cell-substrate interface is crucial for designing a successful implant. In this study, the interaction of MC3T3 osteoblasts was studied on commercially pure and alloy (Ti6Al4V) Ti surfaces treated with amorphous and crystalline ti...

High precision droplet-based net-form manufacturing of structural components is gaining considerable academic and industrial interest due to the promise of improved component quality resulting from rapid solidification processing and the economic benefits associated with fabricating a structural component in one integrated operation. In this work circular cylinders that are 35 mm in diameter an...

Solar thermochemical CO2-splitting (STCS) is a promising solution for solar energy harvesting and storage. However, practical fuel production by utilizing earth-abundant iron/iron oxides remains great challenge because of the formation passivation layers, resulting in slow reaction kinetics limited CO2 conversion. Here, we report novel material consisting an iron-nickel alloy embedded perovskit...

Lead-free selective soldering can result in extended times at high temperatures, which in turn can result in excessive dissolution of exposed copper, such as plated through holes. This phenomenon is more severe with lead-free, since the alloys have higher melting points, hence requiring longer times for the PTH to reach the higher temperatures, and the alloys typically have a greater capacity t...