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 2018
Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste from Medical Services Facilities into Potential Fuel and/or Fuel Additives, Bright Kweku Ansah Baiden
Immuno-Ligated Single Wall Nanotube-Impregnated Paper Strips for Biosensing, Wesley Exposito
Soy- Based Flexographic Ink for Linerboard Printing, Rahul Ramchandra Pingale
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Regulation of Chronic Inflammation of Endothelial Cells by a Pro-Inflammatory Epoxyisoprostane Phospholipid, Abbie Kay Brackman
Regulation of Chronic Inflammation in Endothelial Cells by Oxidized Fatty Acids, Gabriel Onolee Cole
The Modification of a Curtain Coating Formulation: A Study of Rheology and Surface Tension, and Their Effect on Pitting, Samantha Leigh Schoenfelder
Extraction and Recovery of Bound Phosphorus from Runoff Sediments Using Low Molecular Weight Organic Acids, Shaun Shields
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
The Effect of Flexibility on Interaction of Two Fibers Settling in Moderate Reynolds Numbers, Ahmed Alhasan
Electrostatic Nanosmearing Architecture of Additive Functional Groups during High Shear Mixing of Pharmaceutical Blends, Sajan Kumar Chatarla
Measurement of Activity and Stability of Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Coated Crystal Surfaces, Anuradha Krishnan
Minimization of Metamerism in Wood Grain Printing using Different GCR Settings, Vinay Anil Turke
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Impact of Calendering and Silver Addition to Carbon Nanotube-Based Electrodes Used in Printed Multi-Layer Capacitors, Ramea Awni Al-Mubarak
The Design of Nanostructures from the Blending of Flowing Agents Influencing Critical Properties of a Pharmaceutical Formulation, Casey F. Kick
Low Melting Glass Frit as an Adhesion and Resistivity Promotor to Silver Nanoparticle Ink Photonically Sintered on Indium Tin Oxide Coated Glass, Jason J. Kleiner
Computer Simulations of Propulsion of Self-Propelled Flexible Nanobody, Ye Luo
Simulation of Lateral Migration and Sedimentation of a Flexible Fiber in a Vertical Weak Shear Flow, Ali Ibrahim Neamah Neamah
Zinc Oxide Based Inks for Semiconductor Applications, Shreyas Pathak
Formulation and Evaluation of Soy Polymer Based, Gravure Printed Resistive Inks for Applications in Printed Electronics, Bhushan Hiralal Patil
Simulation of Drainage Rates of a Flexible Fiber Network on Wire Screen, Yihsin Tang
Oxidized Phospholipids Regulation of the Monocyte Recruitment Parthway in Human Aortic Endothelial Cells, Piao Jian Tan
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Replacement of Solvent Based Ink by Water Based Inks for Gravure Presses with Low Efficiency Ink Driers, Viraj Suresh Dalvi
Self-Supported Printed Multi-Layer Capacitors, Michael James Joyce
A Novel Silica-Based Nano Pigment as a Titanium Dioxide Replacement, Ryan Stoneburner
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Formulation and Evaluation of Resistive Inks for Applications in Printed Electronics, Sughosh Satish Bhore
Fuctional Properties of Phthalocyanine Dye Based Inks, Yumeizhi Jia
Soy-Based Inkjet Ink, Zahra Mashhadi Khodabakhsh
Extended Color Gamut for Flexographic Printing, Gaurav Dinesh Sheth
Improved Deinkability of LEP (Liquid Electrophotography) Digital Prints, Zheng Wei
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
The Influence of Coating Structure on Sheet-Fed Offset Ink Setting Rates, Ting Chen
Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Evaluation of Silver/Graphite Ink Blends for Use in Printed Electronics, Sagar Satish Joshi
Investigation of the Production of Sugafrom Recylced Paperboard Mill Sludge by Enzymatic Hydrolysis, Mark Ostroski
Energy Recovery from Waste Wax-Coated Corrugated Containerboard, Michael C. Pergiel
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Ingede Protocol for Deinking at Western Michigan University, Alvaro Buitrago
Approaches to Inkjet Paper Coating Improvement, Roland Gong
Hollow Sphere Plastic Pigments to Improve Coating Smoothness for Printed Electronic Applications, Bhoopesh Kumar
Digital Proofing of Spot Colors for Flexo Packaging, Sangmule Sangameshwar Laxmikant
Autohydrolysis of Red Oak and Wheat Straw with the Aid of Glycerol, Matej Pekarovic
Pigment and Binder Contributions to the Electrical Resistivity of SBS Board, Chinmay Vijaykumar Peshave
Sustainable Green Inks for Flexography: Development and Printability Study, Vyankat D. Sindphale
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Coating Formulations for Digital Printing: Application of Phase Change Inks, Hemant Bohra
The Photocatalytic Paper with Coating Formulations of Titanium Dioxide and Natural Zeolite, Qi Li
Wet-End Additive and Coating Pigment Application of an Alternative Pigment for Printing Paper Grades, Frederick C. Tan
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Coatings for Printing of Conductive Traces, Omkar Chandorkar
The Impact of Humidity and Temperature on the Performance of Printed Conductive Inks, Abhinay Mahajan
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Development of Water-Based Ink System for Braille Printing, Saurabh Varma
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Lateral Migration of a Solid Particle in Shear Flow, Wutthapong Jiraporncharoen
Theses/Dissertations from 1993
A Study of Effects of Flotation Conditions on Flotation Efficiency and Fiber Loss, Wiwat Walaipachara
Theses/Dissertations from 1992
A Study of the Effects of Polyacrylates on Water Retention and Binder Migration Tendencies of Coatings, Wichan Charoenkitsupat
Prediction of Paper Color: A Process Simulation Approach, Mayank Chaturvedi
Fountain Solution pH and Conductivity Changes Caused by Paper Extractables during Offset Printing, Douglas E. Cox
A Study of the Effect of Water-Soluble Polymers on Water Holding and Binder Migration Tendencies of Coatings, Joginder S. Malik
Computational Simulation of Flow through Elbows in the Approach Piping Systems to a Headbox, Kasinathan Ramanathan
A Study of the Effects of Pigment Size and Shape on Binder Migration, Hee Jong Yang
Optimization of Sodium Carbonate-Sodium Hydroxide Pulping of Wheat Straw for Corrugating Medium Production, Irmak Yayin
A Computer Simulation of the Rotary Vacuum Filter Brown Stock Washing System Using Distribution Sampling, Edison G. Yiu
Theses/Dissertations from 1991
An Experimental Investigation of Bevelled Blade Coating for Paper, Mustafa Naci Altug
Theses/Dissertations from 1990
Effect of Refining on the Brightness of Softwood CTMP and TMP Pulps, Ashok Kumar Mishra
Theses/Dissertations from 1988
The Relationship of Pore Volume and Pore Size Distribution to the Development of Gloss and Scattering Coefficient, John A. Cook
A Study of Alkaline Sodium Sulfite Pretreatment of Spruce During Thermomechanical Pulping, Nagaraju Dendukuri
Energy Considerations in Stock Preparation Refining Modified by Recycling, Rajendra D. Deshpande
Effects of the Addition of Binder on the Packing Characteristics of Pigment Particles, Rajesh K. Garg
The Evaluation of Efficiency Determination of Screening Device (Pressure Screen) by Image Analysis, Rajeev Kumar Goyal
A Pilot Plant Evaluation of Selected Hardwood Pulps for Supercalendered Grade B Paper, Devendra Kumar Srivastava
Theses/Dissertations from 1987
A Laboratory Simulation of a Rotary Vacuum Drum Brownstock Washer, Hugh E. Muller Jr.
A Computer Simulation of the Rotary Drum Brownstock Washer System Using the Monte Carlo Method of Distribution Sampling, Jacqueline K. Pease
Removal of Eucalyptus Vessel Segments Using Centrifugal Cleaners, Amnuay Ponpued
Theses/Dissertations from 1986
A Dynamic Study of the Effect of Cationic Starch Molecular Weight and Charge on Filler and Fines Flocculation, Deflocculation, and Reflocculation, Bob Shian-Hou Ching
Theses/Dissertations from 1985
Microencapsulation as an Alternative to Emulsification for Preparing as a for Use in Papermaking, William J. Corriveau
Shear Induced Anisotropy in the Rheology of Solids Dispersions, Nicholas G. Triantafillopoulos
Theses/Dissertations from 1984
A Study of the Effect of Solids, Viscosity, and Basestock on the Development of Blade Coated Paper Properties, Steven D. Bennett
Theses/Dissertations from 1982
Closed Water Systems on Paper and Board Machines Using the Dysco Simulation Program, Stephen Robert Tremont
Theses/Dissertations from 1980
A Study of the Models Describing Fines and Filler Retention by Utilizing Cationic Starch as the Retention Aid, Nen-Sen Chen