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Showing 1 to 20 of 25 for “"Dendrite growth"”.
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Heat flow and dendrite growth.
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1971.
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Neuron-glial interactions in dendrite growth
… of two distinct neuronal processes, axons and dendrites. The overall aim of this research was to characterize the interactions between central nervous system neurons and astroglial cells that regulate dendrite growth from cerebral cortical neurons. Embryonic (E18) mouse cerebral cortical …
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In-situ investigation of lithium dendrite growth and its interactions with a polymer separator in a lithium metal cell
Lithium dendrites are metallic structures that initiate and grow inside a lithium battery duringcharging. Lithium dendrite growth can negatively affect battery cycle life and safety. Observing the dendrite growth process and revealing its interaction with other components is necessary to improve …
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Mechanisms of Estrogen-Dependent Dendrogenesis in Motoneurons of the Spinal Nucleus of the Bulbocavernosus
… critical period. This estrogen-dependent SNB dendrite growth is mediated by estrogen receptors (ERs) in the SNB target musculature (the bulbocavernosus, BC). I have demonstrated that ERα expression in BC extra-muscle fiber cells defines the critical period for estrogen-dependent SNB dendrite …
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Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Neurite Growth, Innervation and Survival
… events are the regulated initiation and growth of dendrites that receive and process synaptic information, and the establishment and maintenance of appropriate neural connectivity. The goals of this study are to identify the molecular mechanisms underlying dendrite growth and initiation, …
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HIGH MODULI POLYMER GELS AND NON-AQUEOUS ELECTROLYTES WITH MUTLI-IONIC LITHIUM SALTS HAVING HIGH THERMAL STABILITY AND LITHIUM ION TRANSFERENCE NUMBERS
… Li-ion batteries play pivotal role in the growth of the market for portable electronic devices like mobile phones, laptops etc. Several key drawbacks with the Lithium-ion Batteries (LIBs) put a limitation on their use in more advanced applications especially, those that require more power …
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Development and Characterization of Advanced Polymer Electrolyte for Energy Storage and Conversion Devices
… devices and even electric vehicles. However, Li dendrite growth on the Li metal anode has limited the pratical application of Li-metal batteries. This unexpected Li dendrite growth can be suppressed by developing polymer separators with high modulus (~ Gpa), while maintaining enough ionic …
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In situ studies of surface reactions affecting Li-ion battery failure
… first utilized to study the mechanism of lithium dendrite growth, which imposed a safety concern for the current Li-ion battery. This study elucidated the underlying mechanism for lithium dendrite growth on carbon, which presents a significant safety risk in Li-ion systems. Second, the open cell …
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Use of a Segmented Electrode To Control Current Distribution In Electrochemical Systems
… well as an ability to use this control to affect dendrite growth on both the segmented electrode and its opposing electrode."
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Clonal architecture and genetic regulation of the developing mammalian cerebral cortex
… roles of this gene in cell migration, axon and dendrite growth, and apoptosis. For final chapter, published in 2021 in Neuron, I describe our work investigating changes in gene regulatory programs that are important for brain development over the course of mammalian and human-specific evolution.
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Solidification behavior and texture of laser-wire directed energy deposition of 316L austenitic stainless steel
… top of the melt pool stabilizing the austenite dendrite tip over the delta-ferrite dendrite tip as well as due to compositional variations between builds. The initial feedstock composition cannot accurately represent all the solidification mode variations of AM 316L indicating the need for the …
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THE EFFECT OF SKELETAL MUSCLE-SYNTHESIZED BDNF ON MOTOR NEURON SOMA SIZE AND BDNF PROTEIN ABUNDANCE
… to transcriptional changes that support neuron dendrite growth and survival. Using a skeletal muscle-synthesized BDNF deficient mouse model, this thesis aims to assess the effects of skeletal muscle-synthesized BDNF on the expression of BDNF within the motor neuron soma, and soma size, using a …
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Single-component Li₂O solid electrolyte interphase on lithium : probing transport properties in battery environments
… which impedes smooth Li plating and leads to dendrite growth. In spite of much attention paid to engineering Li interfaces of late, there is still limited understanding of the desired chemical composition of an improved Li SEI. One major challenge has been a lack of empirical data on the …
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Investigation of high-performance lithium-ion batteries based on highly conductive Li7La3Zr2O12 solid-state electrolyte and stable electrode-electrolyte interface
… window, and ability to suppress lithium dendrite growth of poly(vinylidene fluoride) based composite polymer electrolytes, as well as solid-state battery performance based on these composite polymer electrolytes. In Chapter 6, cubic Bi-doped LLZO ceramic pellets with a high relative …
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A Novel Switch-Like Function of Delta-Catenin In Dendrite Development
… regulated, and dependent on the morphology of dendrites, the branch-like signal-receiving structures extending from neurons. Disruptions in dendrite development, or dendritogenesis, can lead to the atypical neuronal connectivity associated with multiple neurodevelopmental diseases. My research …
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The kinetics of growth competition during rapid solidification of ternary steel alloys
The rapid solidification growth behavior of ternary stainless steel alloys was examined using electromagnetic levitation and high-speed digital imaging, and the growth behavior of the stable fee austenite (gamma) phase into the pre-existing metastable bee ferrite [delta] solid/liquid dendrite array …
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Design and Electrochemical Performance of Sodium-Based Batteries
… by inhibiting the shuttle effect and reducing dendrite growth, two key challenges in Na-S systems. This method offers a scalable, non-chemical solution to improve cycle life and efficiency, making Na-S batteries a more viable candidate for large-scale energy storage. This progress, along with …
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Interface Engineering and Substrate Design for Anode-free Lithium Metal Batteries
… due to uncontrolled lithium nucleation and growth, dendrite formation, and unstable solid electrolyte interphases (SEIs). This thesis investigates how substrate structure and interfacial design influence lithium deposition behaviour and reversibility. Emphasis is placed on understanding the …
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Ionic Liquids for High Performance Solid-state Lithium Metal Batteries
The quest for high energy storages has driven the growth of high-performance lithium metal batteries, but this has also raised serious safety concerns. In response, ionic liquids (ILs) have become a popular choice due to their high ionic conductivity, non-flammability, and ability to facilitate the …
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Investigating the Interfacial Evolution of Lithium Metal in Anode-Free Batteries with Liquid and Solid-State Electrolytes
… continued improvements have enabled the rapid growth of the electric vehicles (EV) market. However, increased energy density and specific energy are necessary to facilitate further expansion of EV market share and for emerging technologies such as electric flight. A promising avenue to achieve …
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