• Crystal growth kinetics of paracetamol with different morphology: synthesis of carbon-nanodots using hydrothermal carbonisation 

  Panwar, Ashu (University of Limerick, 2021)

  A crystal is defined as a solid material that is inclusive of the molecules, atoms, and ions that are arranged in an orderly fashion and a repetitive pattern in a spatial arrangement. Crystal growth is a major step in ...
• Towards a holistic assessment of centralization in distributed ledgers 

  Sai, Ashish Rajendra (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The objective of this research is to understand the multidimensional nature of centralization in blockchain and study its implications. Blockchain allows the execution of trustless financial transactions over a peer-to-peer ...
• Piezoelectric measurements of solid state biomolecular assemblies including globular and membrane proteins 

  O'Donnell, Joseph (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Biomolecular assemblies are those that are composed of the various biological molecules that nature has crafted over millennia. These range from simple amino acid single crystals, to macro-molecule membrane protein ...
• On modelling and data science approaches towards understanding the dynamics of social diffusion and success within complex systems 

  O'Brien, Joseph D. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Complexity science has proven extremely successful in describing systems from a wide range of domains across the spectrum of society. Generally these understandings arise from considering the interaction of entities ...
• Crystal nucleation in pharmaceutical cocrystals systems 

  McTague, Hannah (University of Limerick, 2021)

  In this thesis the nucleation kinetics in three pharmaceutical cocrystal systems has been investigated through induction time experiments, identification of the nucleating solid phase and analysis of the nucleation ...
• Mathematical and statistical models for studying social interaction 

  Fennell, Susan C. (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Individuals’ opinions, beliefs and behaviours are formed through social interaction. In this thesis we are interested in the influence of social interaction on (i) how opinions spread and (ii) the emergence of ...
• New analytical and semi-analytical solutions for static deflection of composite beams 

  Doeva, Olga (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Anisotropic composite structures are widely used in aerospace, marine, civil, and biomedical areas of engineering due to their advantages, including excellent specific strength, resistance to fatigue and damage tolerance ...
• Blended lignin as a precursor for carbon-based materials, development and applications 

  Beaucamp, Anne (University of Limerick, 2021)

  The development of high value technologies from waste resources is critical to tackle the depletion of natural resources. Lignin is a renewable, low cost by-product of paper industry. Its unique aromatic structure is ...
• Morphing composite cylindrical lattices: modelling and applications 

  McHale, Ciarán (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Morphing composites have the potential to significantly reduce the mass and volume of deployable space components, expanding the applicability of smaller spacecraft to interplanetary missions and beyond. In this thesis, ...
• An assessment of semen collection frequency of young dairy bulls 

  Taaffe, Patrick (University of Limerick, 2021)

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• Communications through speech-to-speech pipelines 

  Dantas, Rafael (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Increased urbanisation drastically reduces the area a mobile Internet Service Provider (ISP) may be required to cover to provide a reasonable service. While ISP networks are constantly being upgraded, market pressures ...
• Modelling of traffic loading on long span bridges 

  Zhang, Hang (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Existing long span load models have typically been developed using a number of conservative assumptions, and as such are more applicable to the design of new bridges rather than the assessment of existing structures. ...
• Hyaluronic acid 3D microenvironments for diabetes treatment 

  Zamboni, Fernanda (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Diabetes mellitus is characterized by hyperglycaemia. The origin of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) arises from loss of pancreatic β cells in response to an autoimmune reaction. This results in a state of absolute ...
• Crystal engineering of layered and pillared square lattice networks for adsorptive separation of hydrocarbons 

  Kumar, Naveen (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Separation of hydrocarbons (HCs) is industrially relevant thanks to their widespread utility in the petrochemical industry but remains a challenge because of the similar physicochemical properties of the components of ...
• Broadening out the working footprint of a cabled seabed observatory using an interconnected surface buoy, and examining the potential to achieve similar utility from a stand-alone buoyed platform 

  Hegarty, Aoife (University of Limerick, 2021)

  This thesis describes the extensive study and analysis of a cabled seabed observatory connection and examination of the potential to achieve similar utility from a buoyed observatory system. The study then broadens out ...
• Experimental and numerical investigation of composite tension absorber joints for improved aircraft crashworthiness 

  Hassan, Jazib (University of Limerick, 2021)

  This thesis investigates the use of specially-designed “tension absorber” joints in composite vehicular structures for the absorption of energy in a crash situation through a process referred to here as “extended bearing ...
• Design and characterization of monoacylglycerol lipid cubic phase systems for the effective delivery of small molecule pharmaceuticals 

  Dully, Michele (University of Limerick, 2021)

  To be effective, a drug must be efficiently delivered in sufficient quantities over a period of time long enough for it to carry out its desired effect. A major challenge in this sense is poor retention and bioavailability ...
• Structurally efficient composite super ellipsoidal shells 

  Daghighi, Shahrzad (University of Limerick, 2021)

  Shells are thin-walled curved structures that react efficiently under applied load. They carry transverse loads by generating membrane stresses. However, inefficient bending stresses can also be generated. Bending stress ...
• Synthesis and characterisation of perovskite and chalcogenide semiconductor materials for opto-electrical applications 

  McGrath, Fiona (University of LImerick, 2021)

  Colloidal synthesis strategies hold significant promise for a wide range of applications, specifically in optoelectronics as absorbers and phosphors. Colloidal nanocrystals (NCs) are now a fundamental building block ...
• Second level computer science teacher self-efficacy and how it influences the use of teaching and assessment strategies 

  McInerney, Clare (University of Limerick, 2021)

  As software transforms our world, it has become increasingly impor tant to educate the next generation about the fundamental importance of Computer Science. As a result new Computer Science (CS) curric ula are being ...

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