Isaacs J.A. – TechConnect Briefs

The Effects of Recycling on the Structure and Properties of Carbon Nanotube-Filled Polycarbonate

Zhang J., Panwar A., Bello D., Isaacs J.A., Jozokos T., Mead J., University of Massachusetts-Lowell, US

Sustainable manufacturing processes are becoming more important in industrial practice. A critical part of the manufacturing process is understanding the recycling behavior of nanocomposite materials, particularly as more recycled plastic nanocomposites are entering the market [...]

Environmental and Economic Assessment of Nano-Fabrication Processes of Memory Devices

Dahlben L., Isaacs J.A., Northeastern University, US

The unique mechanical, electronic, and non-volatility of carbon nanotubes (CNT) have significant potential to replace current silicon-based switches. However, before fully integrating CNT switches into the semiconductor industry, the production costs and environmental impacts associated [...]

Monte Carlo Multi-Criteria Risk Analysis of Single Wall Carbon Nanotube Production Processes Under Uncertain Manufacturing Costs, Occupational Health Risks, and Regulatory Standards

Ok Z.D., Isaacs J.A., Benneyan J.C., Northeastern University, US

Considerable uncertainty exists regarding full-scale manufacturing costs, occupational risks, and probable future regulatory standards for various single wall carbon nanotube (SWNT) manufacturing processes. Monte Carlo models have been developed to investigate these implications and compare [...]

Environmental and Economic Assessment of Nano-Fabrication Processes of Memory Devices

Dahlben L., Isaacs J.A., Northeastern University, US

The unique mechanical, electronic, and non-volatility of carbon nanotubes (CNT) have significant potential to replace current silicon-based switches. However, before fully integrating CNT switches into the semiconductor industry, the production costs and environmental impacts associated [...]

Economic and Environmental Tradeoffs in SWNT Production

Healy M.L., Tanwani A., Isaacs J.A., Northeastern University, US

Assessment of economic and environmental attributes of nanomanufacturing during process development has significant potential to contribute to the quality and effectiveness of the processes, and will lead to development of competitive, safe and environmentally responsible [...]