MPhil Dissertations: Recent submissions

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    • Optical studies of functionalized graphene and similar 2D materials 

      Milton, James Nicholas (University of Exeter Physics, 11 September 2017)
      In this thesis, the functionalization of few layer graphene is examined and measured using Raman spectroscopy and two probe electrical measurement, with the goal of obtaining graphene shapes on a nanometre scale which ...

    • Implementing graphene and other materials into Cash in transit (CIT) boxes to enhance security 

      Khetani, Mukondraj (University of Exeter Physics, 11 September 2017)
      Graphene was said to adhere to substrates due to strong pi-pi forces; therefore the ability to stick to polypropylene was tested. (Koenig et al., 2011) The ability of Graphene to adhere to most materials is true. However, ...

    • Epicureanism: An Ancient Guide to Modern Wellbeing 

      Sherman, Toby Oliver Max (University of Exeter Philosophy, 22 September 2017)
      This thesis is concerned with the question of what wellbeing consists in, and how well Epicureanism answers that question. In the first part, I compare some modern approaches to wellbeing: desire-satisfaction, objective-list ...

    • The role of AMPK and purinergic signaling in astrocytic hypoglycaemia detection 

      Vlachaki Walker, Julia Melanie (University of Exeter Medical School, 6 June 2017)
      Following recurrent hypoglycaemia (RH) patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) may develop an impaired counter-regulatory response (CRR) to future hypoglycaemic episodes. This is a result of maladaptive responses to hypoglycaemia, ...

    • The Culture of Food and Feasting in High Medieval England, c. 1066-1330 

      Staffin, Ross (University of Exeter History, 24 October 2016)
      The Culture of Food and Feasting in High Medieval England (Project Abstract) The feast in medieval England brings into focus complex issues regarding ceremony and ritual, noble status and family lineage, community, and ...