Topics for the Technical Paper

1. Silicon Nanowires

2. MEMS

3. Gallium nitride semiconductors

4. Improvements (or replacement materials) for Lithium rechargeable batteries

5. Orion Space Craft Materials

6. Nanocarbon Aerogels

7. Graphene sensors

8. Sapphire materials

9. Additive manufacturing

10. Capacitive interfaces

11. Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers

12. Quantum Dots

13. Gorilla Glass

14. Aluminum Foam

15. Optical Coatings

The purpose is to analyze the behavior of specific materials for a specific use. It is expected that this paper will build upon course material and is at a technical difficulty of someone with a working knowledge of MSE 227.

Basic format and section headings

Abstract 1-paragraph

Introduction (to the subject)

Material properties

Comparison with other materials

Processing Techniques

Applications

Discussion

References

• Single spaced with 1-inch margins. 10-12 inch font.
• 8 page maximum; content is more important than length.
• Include figures and tables. All figures and tables MUST have appropriate captions.
• All references must be appropriately cited throughout the text and listed using ISO format at the end of the paper (see formatting examples for the outline).