All master’s theses completed through the Graduate College of Western Michigan University since 2012 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. We have a few digital copies of earlier years. If you have any questions, please contact maira.bundza@wmich.edu.
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Oxidized Phospholipid Regulation of Chronic Inflammation in Endothelial Cells, Cameron Scott Brutsche
Cellulose Based Separator for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries, Akshit Vaidya
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Immuno-Ligated Single Wall Nanotube-Impregnated Paper Strips for Biosensing, Exposito
Soy- Based Flexographic Ink for Linerboard Printing, Pingale
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Regulation of Chronic Inflammation in Endothelial Cells by Oxidized Fatty Acids, Cole
The Modification of a Curtain Coating Formulation: A Study of Rheology and Surface Tension, and Their Effect on Pitting, Schoenfelder
Papermaking Factors Affecting Lateral Web Position during Commercial Heat Set Web Offset Printing, Shields
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The Effect of Flexibility on Interaction of Two Fibers Settling in Moderate Reynolds Numbers, Alhasan
Measurement of Activity and Stability of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coated Crystal Surfaces, Krishnan
Minimization of Metamerism in Wood Grain Printing using Different GCR Settings, Turke
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Computer Simulations of Propulsion of Self-Propelled Flexible Nanobody, Luo
Simulation of Lateral Migration and Sedimentation of a Flexible Fiber in a Vertical Weak Shear Flow, Neamah
Zinc Oxide Based Inks for Semiconductor Applications, Pathak
Simulation of Drainage Rates of a Flexible Fiber Network on Wire Screen, Tang
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Self-Supported Printed Multi-Layer Capacitors, Joyce
A Novel Silica-Based Nano Pigment as a Titanium Dioxide Replacement, Stoneburner
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Formulation and Evaluation of Resistive Inks for Applications in Printed Electronics, Bhore
Fuctional Properties of Phthalocyanine Dye Based Inks, Jia
Soy-Based Inkjet Ink, Khodabakhsh
Extended Color Gamut for Flexographic Printing, Sheth
Improved Deinkability of LEP (Liquid Electrophotography) Digital Prints, Wei
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
The Influence of Coating Structure on Sheet-Fed Offset Ink Setting Rates, Chen
The Reduction of Glycerol Flow in a Porous Medium Through a Barrier Coating Application, Tran
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Evaluation of Silver/Graphite Ink Blends for Use in Printed Electronics, Joshi
Investigation of the Production of Sugafrom Recylced Paperboard Mill Sludge by Enzymatic Hydrolysis, Ostroski
Energy Recovery from Waste Wax-Coated Corrugated Containerboard, Pergiel
Study of Metamerism and Inconstancy of Basic Color System Used in Wood Grain Laminates, Shendye
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Ingede Protocol for Deinking at Western Michigan University, Buitrago
Approaches to Inkjet Paper Coating Improvement, Gong
Hollow Sphere Plastic Pigments to Improve Coating Smoothness for Printed Electronic Applications, Kumar
Digital Proofing of Spot Colors for Flexo Packaging, Laxmikant
Autohydrolysis of Red Oak and Wheat Straw with the Aid of Glycerol, Pekarovic
Pigment and Binder Contributions to the Electrical Resistivity of SBS Board, Peshave
Sustainable Green Inks for Flexography: Development and Printability Study, Sindphale
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Coating Formulations for Digital Printing: Application of Phase Change Inks, Bohra
The Photocatalytic Paper with Coating Formulations of Titanium Dioxide and Natural Zeolite, Li
Wet-End Additive and Coating Pigment Application of an Alternative Pigment for Printing Paper Grades, Tan
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Effect of High Temperature Drying of Paper on Heat Transfer Rates and Sheet Properties, Al-Said
Coatings for Printing of Conductive Traces, Chandorkar
The Impact of Humidity and Temperature on the Performance of Printed Conductive Inks, Mahajan
Effect of Calendering of Flexographically Printed Silver Flake Ink, Pandkar
The Possibility of Producing Biodiesel Fuel from Wood Pulping by Products, Pu
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Security Printing: Towards Hologram Printing, Agate
Cross Platforms Display Calibration and Profiling Mac OS and Windows, Asaleh
Borate Autocasting: Kinetics Model and Effect of Carbon Dioxide on Reaction Rate, Fadhel
Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Deinking and Dew Waxing, Hoontrakool
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Surface Topography Contribution to RFID’s Tags Efficiency Related to Resistivity, Cruz
Enhanced Print Performance of Water-Based Rotogravure Inks through Theological Balance, Mai
Caustic Treatment of the Pulp: Caustic Recovery by Reverse Osmosis, Suchy
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
3D Simulation of Layer Mixing in a Three-Layer Stratified Headbox, Kunsriluksakul
Computer Integrated Print Production and JDF, Mohan-Kumar
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Strengthening of Corrugated Boards by Chemical Impregnation, PremNarayanSingh
Microwave Pretreatment of Corn Stover for Anaerobic Digestion, Saxena
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Effect of Partial Borate Autocausticizing on Causticizing Rate and Equilibrium, Anbalagan
Hot Melt Inks for Rotogravure-Formulation, Printability and Rheology, Bhide
CRT Versus LCD Monitors for Soft Proofing: Quantitative and Visual Considerations, Chovancova
Influence of Infrared Absorbing Anions on Paper Coating Structure, Karnakote
Borates as Infrared Drying Agents and Bulking Agents in Paper Coatings, Morla
Color Management of Desktop Input Devices: Quantitative Analysis of Profile Quality, Rong
Study of Trisodium Borate Formation and Its Reaction with Green Liquor in Partial Autocausticizing, Subbaiyan
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
UV-VIS Spectral Analysis of Spot Colors, Sporka
Rheology of Silica Based Inkjet Coatings and Their Filterability, Tripathi
Development of Water-Based Ink System for Braille Printing, Varma
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Hot Melt Inks for Rotogravure-Formulation, Print Ability and Rheology, Atkinson
Enzymatic Deinking of Flexographic Water-Based Inks, Chaiarrekij
Assessing Silicone Holdout for Release Papers, Haraga
Lateral Migration of a Solid Particle in Shear Flow, Jiraporncharoen
Influence of Starch Molecular Weight and Sodium Alginate on Silicone Holdout for Release Papers, Suchy
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Development of a Photoinitiator Blend for UV Cured Inks and Coatings, Bansal
The Influence of Base Sheet Sizing on the Print Quality of Matte Coated Ink Jet Papers, Halwawala
Effect of Size Level and Fiber Coarseness on Ink-Jet Printability of Size Press Coated Paper, Mehta
An Investigation into the Influence of Common Fillers on Color Reversion of BCTMP Pulp, Mikowski
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Borax as a Strength Additive in Recycling, Devisetti
Effect of Various Starch Sources on the Silicone Holdout of Release Paper, Duraiswamy
The Influence of Fumed Metallic Oxides on Coating Structure and Their Relationships to Print Quality, Lee
Dimethyldioxirane in TCF Bleaching Sequences, Mahdavi
Fundamental Study of the Coating and Basesheet Influences on Gloss in Relationship to Coated Inkjet Papers, Ramakrishnan
Effects of Temperature Control on Gravure Packaging Inks, Sosa