The development of new, smart materials capable of intrinsically detecting and
communicating the occurrence of external loads and resultant damage present in a material …

This research thesis focuses on the micromechanical modeling and analysis of anisotropic
quantum dot-embedded smart nanocomposite materials with piezoelectrically active …

Quantum dots (QDs), have been extensively studied for their unique optical properties, such
as their lasting photostability, size-tunable band gaps, and narrow photoluminescence …

Conclusions................................... 94 References.................................... 96 5. Stability of Surface-
Tethered Poly (Ionic Liquid) Films to Ion Exchange.. 100 Introduction................................... 100 …