Publications by authors named "W B Gill"

Understanding the adsorption behavior of molecular hydrogen (H) on solid surfaces is essential for a variety of technological applications, including hydrogen storage and catalysis. We examined the adsorption of H (∼2800 configurations) molecules on the surface of fullerene (C) using a combined approach of density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations with an improved Lennard-Jones (ILJ) potential force field. First, we determined the adsorption energies and geometries of H on the C surface using DFT calculations.

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This paper presents the development of an analytical model of an internal vibrating ring gyroscope in a Microelectromechanical System (MEMS). The internal ring structure consists of eight semicircular beams that are attached to the externally placed anchors. This research work analyzes the vibrating ring gyroscope's in-plane displacement behavior and the resulting elliptical vibrational modes.

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This paper presents a design, model, and comparative analysis of two internal MEMS vibrating ring gyroscopes for harsh environmental conditions. The proposed design investigates the symmetric structure of the vibrating ring gyroscopes that operate at the identical shape of wine glass mode resonance frequencies for both driving and sensing purposes. This approach improves the gyroscope's sensitivity and precision in rotational motion.

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Astrocytes have been implicated in stress responses and produce ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF), which we have shown in the mouse medial amygdala (MeA) to promote passive stress coping response only in females. Pharmacological inhibition of focal adhesion kinase (FAK) upregulates CNTF expression. Here, we found that inducible knockout of FAK in astrocytes or systemic treatment with an FAK inhibitor increased passive coping behavior, i.

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Employing a combination of Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations, the adsorption of molecular hydrogen (H) on BeAl(SiO)-beryl, a prominent silicate mineral, has been studied. The crystal structure of beryl, which consists of interconnected tetrahedral and octahedral sites, provides a fascinating framework for comprehending H adsorption behavior. Initial investigation of the interaction between H molecules and the beryl surface employed DFT calculations.

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