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Works from 2015

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Peptide-directed self-assembly of functionalized polymeric nanoparticles. Part II: Effects of nanoparticle composition on assembly behavior and multiple drug loading ability, Xu Xiang, Xiaochu Ding, Trevor Moser, Qi Gao, Tolou Shokuhfar, and Patricia Heiden

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High-speed spray-to-spray collision study on two-hole impinging jet nozzles, Le Zhao, Ahmed Abdul Moiz, Jeffrey D. Naber, and Seong-Young Lee

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GUPPIE, underwater 3D printed robot a game changer in control design education, Saeedeh Ziaeefard, Guilherme Aramizo Ribeiro, and Nina Mahmoudian

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Characterization of Partially Stratified Direct Injection of Natural Gas for Spark-Ignited Engines, Philip Zoldak, Joel John Joseph, William Shelley, Jaclyn Johnson, and Jeffrey Naber

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Spark Ignited Direct Injection Natural Gas Combustion in a Heavy Duty Single Cylinder Test Engine - AFR and EGR Dilution Effects, Philip Zoldak and Jeffrey Naber

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Spark Ignited Direct Injection Natural Gas Combustion in a Heavy Duty Single Cylinder Test Engine - Start of Injection and Spark Timing Effects, Philip Zoldak and Jeffrey Naber

Works from 2014

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Modeling of the asphalt concrete to compare uniaxial, Hollow cylindrical, And indirect tensile test, Sanjeev Adhikari, Hainian Wang, Zhanping You, Zhanping You, Gregory M. Odegard, and Peiwen Hao

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Topics in Modal Analysis, Volume 7: Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2013, Randall Allemang, James De Clerck, Christopher Niezrecki, and Alfred Wicks

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Mechanical and tribological performance of aluminium matrix composite reinforced with nano iron oxide (Fe < inf> 3 o < inf> 4 ), E. Bayraktar, M. H. Robert, I. Miskioglu, and A. Tosun Bayraktar

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Microgrid frequency regulation using wind turbine controls, Kaitlyn J. Bunker and Wayne W. Weaver

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A game theoretic bus selection method for loads in multibus DC power systems, Nishantha C. Ekneligoda and Wayne Weaver

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Development of the methodology for quantifying the 3D PM distribution in a catalyzed particulate filter with a terahertz wave scanner, Ryan Foley, Jeffrey Naber, John Johnson, and Leigh Rogoski

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Nonintrusive pressure measurement in microfluidic systems via backscattering interferometry, Derek W. Fultz and Jeffrey S. Allen

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Fabrication of TiO < inf> 2 nanotube arrays using 1,2-propanediol electrolyte for application in biomedical implants, Debmalya Ganguly and Yu Zhao

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Development of a new contactless dielectrophoresis system for active particle manipulation using movable liquid electrodes, Hyuk Rok Gwon, Suk Tai Chang, Chang Kyoung Choi, Jung Yeul Jung, Jong Min Kim, and Seong Hyuk Lee

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Optimization of anodization and annealing condition enhances TiO < inf> 2 nanotubular surface hydrophilicity, Azhang Hamlekhan, Arman Butt, Sweetu Patel, Dmitry Royhman, Christos Takoudis, Cortino Sukotjo, Mathew T. Mathew, and Tolou Shokuhfar

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Understanding the structure of table-type dolmens using numerical analysis, Moonsik Ha, Jung Hee Lee, Chang K. Choi, Jae Hyung Kim, and Young Ki Choi

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Application of FRF with SISO and MISO model for accelerometer-based in-cylinder pressure reconstruction on a 9-L diesel engine, Libin Jia, Jeffrey D. Naber, and Jason R. Blough

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Detection & collection of bacteria in an evaporating sessile droplet, Jung Yeul Jung, Yong Tae Kang, and Chang Kyoung Choi

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Results for high heat-flux flow realizations in innovative operations of milli-meter scale condensers and boilers, Michael Toomas Kivisalu, Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul, and Amitabh Narain

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Innovative realizations of high heat-flux boiling and condensing flows for milli-meter and micro-meter scale applications, Michael Toomas Kivisalu, Amitabh Narain, Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul, and Ranjeeth R. Naik

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Recent advances in the field of bionanotechnology: An insight into optoelectric bacteriorhodopsin, quantum dots, and noble metal nanoclusters, Christopher Knoblauch, Mark Griep, and Craig Friedrich

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Cerium oxide nanoparticles attenuate monocrotaline induced right ventricular hypertrophy following pulmonary arterial hypertension, Madhukar B. Kolli, Nandini D.P.K. Manne, Radhakrishna Para, Siva K. Nalabotu, Geeta Nandyala, Tolou Shokuhfar, Kun He, Azhang Hamlekhan, Jane Y. Ma, Paulette S. Wehner, Lucy Dornon, Ravikumar Arvapalli, Kevin M. Rice, and Eric R. Blough

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Dependency of condensation forms on wettability, Jae Bin Lee, Jin Woon Lee, Seong Hyuk Lee, Yong Tae Kang, and Chang Kyoung Choi

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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug sulindac sulfide suppresses structural protein Nesprin-2 expression in colorectal cancer cells, Jason L. Liggett, Chang Kyoung Choi, Robert L. Donnell, Kenneth D. Kihm, Jong Sik Kim, Kyung Won Min, Angelika Anna Noegel, and Seung Joon Baek

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Handling Model Uncertainty in Model Predictive Control for Energy Efficient Buildings, M. Maasoumy, M. Razmara, Mahdi Shahbakhti, and A. Sangiovanni Vincentelli

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Force and thermal effects in vibration-assisted grinding, Prasanna M. Mahaddalkar and Michele H. Miller

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Schlieren and mie scattering visualization for single-hole diesel injector under vaporizing conditions with numerical validation, Alessandro Montanaro, Marianna Migliaccio, Luigi Allocca, Valentina Fraioli, Seong Young Lee, Anqi Zhang, and Jeffrey Naber

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Autonomous power distribution system, Barzin Moridian, Daryl Bennett, Nina Mahmoudian, Wayne Weaver, and Rush D. Robinett III

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Steady and unsteady simulations for annular internal condensing flows in a channel, Ranjeeth R. Naik, Amitabh Narain, and Soumya Asimkumar Mitra

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The Effect of Gravity on the Stability of an Evaporating Liquid Film, Aneet D. Narendranath, James C. Hermanson, Robert W. Kolkka, Allan Struthers, and Jeffrey S. Allen

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Particulate matter and nitrogen oxides kinetics based on engine experimental data for a catalyzed diesel particulate filter, Kiran C. Premchand, Harsha Surenahalli, and John Johnson

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Coupled vibro-acoustic model of the Titian stradivari violin, Michael A. Pyrkosz and Charles Van Karsen

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Visualization in the contact line region of an evaporating nanofluid drop, Dong Hwan Shin, Jeffrey S. Allen, Chang Kyoung Choi, Yong Tae Kang, and Seong Hyuk Lee

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Reduction of Steady-State CFD HVAC Simulations into a Fully Transient Lumped Parameter Network, Robert E. Smith and Edward Lumsdaine

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Scoping Study: Networked Microgrids, Eddy Trinklein, Gordon Parker, Wayne Weaver, Rush D. Robinett III, Lucia Gauchia, Chee-Wooi Ten, and et. al.

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Testing and model correlation of a plexiplate with a water boundary condition, C. Van Karsen, J. P. Declerck, and S. Dhabe

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High-resolution electron microscopy and spectroscopy of ferritin in biocompatible graphene liquid cells and graphene sandwiches, Canhui Wang, Qiao Qiao, Tolou Shokuhfar, and Robert F. Klie

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Numerical simulation of unsteady natural convection in a simplified engine bay enclosure under soak conditions, Zun Wang, Jaehoon Han, and Devadatta Mukutmoni

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Real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop simulation for optimal Dc microgrid control development, Wayne Weaver and Gordon G. Parker

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Preparation of Diesel Emulsion Using Auxiliary Emulsifier Mono Ethylene Glycol and Utilization in a Turbocharged Diesel Engine, Emre Yilmaz, Hamit Solmaz, Seyfi Polat, Ahmet Uyumaz, Fatih Şahin, and M. Sahir Salman

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Manufacturing of new elastomeric composites: Mechanical properties, chemical and physical analysis, D. Zaimova, E. Bayraktar, I. Miskioglu, D. Katundi, and N. Dishovsky

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Study of influence of sic and al < inf> 2 o < inf> 3 as reinforcement elements in elastomeric matrix composites, D. Zaimova, E. Bayraktar, I. Miskioglu, D. Katundi, and N. Dishovsky

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Wear Resistance of Elastomeric Based Composites by Continuous Multi-Cycle Indentation used in Manufacturing Engineering, Diana Zaimova, Emin Bayraktar, Ibrahim Miskioglu, and Nikolay Dishovsky

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Innovation through collaboration: scaling up solutions for sustainable development, I. Zelenika and J. M. Pearce

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Measurement of Diesel Spray Formation and Combustion upon Different Nozzle Geometry using Hybrid Imaging Technique, Anqi Zhang, Alessandro Montanaro, Luigi Allocca, Jeffrey Naber, and Seong Young Lee

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An experimental study of flame kernel evolution in lean and diluted methane-air mixtures at engine-like conditions, Anqi Zhang, Jeffrey D. Naber, and Seong-Young Lee

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Electrophoretic deposition of gallium with high deposition rate, Hanfei Zhang, Yiping Mao, Sunand Santhanagopalan, and Dennis Desheng Meng

Works from 2013

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Special Topics in Structural Dynamics, Volume 6: Proceedings of the 31st IMAC, A Conference on Structural Dynamics, 2013, Randall Allemang, James De Clerck, Christopher Niezrecki, and Alfred Wicks

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Analysis and modeling of exhaust gas temperature in an ethanol fuelled HCCI engine, Bahram Bahri, Azhar Abdul Aziz, Mahdi Shahbakhti, and Mohd Farid Muhamad Said

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Molecular modeling of physical aging in epoxy polymers, Ananyo Bandyopadhyay and Gregory M. Odegard

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Design of multifunctional energetic structural composites: A preliminary study on an epoxy-rubber matrix with exothermic mixture reinforcements, Emin Bayraktar, Diana Zaimova, Ming Jen Tan, and Ibrahim Miskioglu

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Experimental and numerical study of water spray injection at engine-relevant conditions, Meghraj Bhagat, Khanh Cung, Jaclyn Johnson, Seong Young Lee, Jeffrey Naber, and Sam Barros

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Determination of vehicle frontal area using image processing, Drew D. Brennan, Jeremy Worm, and Christopher Morgan

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Open source Ch Control System Toolkit and web-based control system design for teaching automatic control of linear time-invariant systems, Bo Chen, Yu Cheng Chou, and Harry H. Cheng

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Impact of ignition energy phasing and spark gap on combustion in a homogenous direct injection gasoline SI engine near the EGR limit, Wei Chen, Daniel Madison, Paul Dice, Jeffrey Naber, Bo Chen, Scott Miers, Michael Czekala, Chris Glugla, Qiuping Qu, and Garlan Huberts

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Fringe pattern visualization of contact lines during evaporation of nanofluid droplets, Lee Roy Chevres, Dong Hwan Shin, Joseph Hernandez, Chang Kyoung Choi, Jeffrey S. Allen, and Seong Hyuk Lee

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Numerical study on emission characteristics of high-pressure dimethyl ether (DME) under different engine ambient conditions, Khanh Cung, Meghraj Bhagat, Anqi Zhang, and Seong Young Lee

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Large eddy simulation of dilute reacting sprays: Droplet evaporation and scalar mixing, Santanu De and Seung Hyun Kim

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Development of steel clad aluminum brake, Scott Huang, Jiann-Yang Hwang, Robert Page, Xiaobin Song, Jim Wagnitz, Nannon Huang, Gerald Schaefer, and Matt Schaefer

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Accelerometer-based combustion metrics reconstruction with radial basis function neural network for a 9 L diesel engine, Libin Jia, Jeffrey D. Naber, J. R. Blough, and Seyed A. Zekavat

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Correlations of non-vaporizing spray penetration for 3000 bar diesel spray injection, Jaclyn Johnson, Jeffrey Naber, Seong Young Lee, Gary Hunter, Russell Truemner, and Tony Harcombe

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Development of an improved residuals estimation model for dual independent cam phasing spark-ignition engines, Vaibhav Kadam, Yeliana Yeliana, Jeremy Worm, and Jeffrey Naber

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Mechanical properties of graphene nanoplatelet/epoxy composites, Julia A. King, Danielle R. Klimek, Ibrahim Miskioglu, and Gregory M. Odegard

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Blend ratio optimization of fuels containing gasoline blendstock, ethanol, and higher alcohols (C3-C6): Part II - Blend properties and target value sensitivity, Kristina Lawyer, Andrew Ickes, Thomas Wallner, David Ertl, Rodney Williamson, Scott Miers, and Jeffrey Naber

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Blend ratio optimization of fuels containing gasoline blendstock, ethanol, and higher alcohols (C3-C6): Part i - Methodology and scenario definition, Kristina Lawyer, Andrew Ickes, Thomas Wallner, David Ertl, Rodney Williamson, Scott Miers, and Jeffrey Naber

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Rapid prototyping energy management system for a single shaft parallel hybrid electric vehicle using hardware-in-the-loop simulation, Yang Li, Pushkar Agashe, Zicheng Ge, and Bo Chen

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Influence of the nozzle geometry of a diesel single-hole injector on liquid and vapor phase distributions at engine-like conditions, Alessandro Montanaro, Luigi Allocca, Jaclyn Johnson, Seong Young Lee, Jeffrey Naber, and Anqi Zhang

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Indentation properties and glycosaminoglycan content of human menisci in the deep zone, John T. Moyer, Ryan Priest, Troy Bouman, Adam C. Abraham, and Tammy L. Haut Donahue

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Steady and unsteady computational results of full two dimensional governing equations for annular internal condensing flows, Ranjeeth R. Naik, Soumya Asimkumar Mitra, Amitabh Narain, and N. Shankar

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Obtaining time-varying pulsatile gas flow rates with the help of dynamic pressure difference and other measurements for an orifice-plate meter, Amitabh Narain, Nikhil Ajotikar, Michael Toomas Kivisalu, Andrew Rice, M. Zhao, and N. Shankar

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An experimental investigation into particulate matter oxidation in a catalyzed particulate filter with biodiesel blends on an engine during active regeneration, James Pidgeon, John Johnson, and Jeffrey Naber

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High-order implementation of the kinematic Laplacian equation method by spectral elements, F. L. Ponta and A. D. Otero

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Robustness of orthogonal eigenstructure control to actuators failure, Mo Rastgaar and Nina Mahmoudian

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State of charge optimization for military hybrid vehicle microgrids, Denise M. Rizzo and Gordon Parker

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An experimental and modeling study of reaction kinetics for a Cu-zeolite SCR catalyst based on engine experiments, Xiaobo Song, Jeffrey D. Naber, John Johnson, and Gordon Parker

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A modeling study of SCR reaction kinetics from reactor experiments, Xiaobo Song, Gordon Parker, John Johnson, Jeffrey D. Naber, and Josh Pihl

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Experimental and modeling study of a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) under transient and CPF active regeneration conditions, Xiaobo Song, Harsha Surenahalli, Jeffrey D. Naber, Gordon Parker, and John Johnson

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Optimal SCR control using data-driven models, Andrew Stevens, Yannan Sun, Jianming Lian, Maruthi Devarakonda, and Gordon Parker

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Extended kalman filter estimator for NH3 storage, NO, NO 2 and NH3 estimation in a SCR, Harsha Shankar Surenahalli, Gordon Parker, and John Johnson

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Combining multiple GPS receivers to enhance relative distance measurements, Eddy Trinklein and Gordon Parker

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Operating Deflection Shapes of a Violin String via High Speed/High Resolution Videography, Charles Van Karsen, Troy Bouman, and Geoffrey Gwaltney

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Analytical assessment of C2-C8 alcohols as spark-ignition engine fuels, Thomas Wallner, Andrew Ickes, and Kristina Lawyer

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Meeting RFS2 Targets with an E10/E15-like Fuel - Experimental and Analytical Assessment of Higher Alcohols in Multi-component Blends with Gasoline, Thomas Wallner, Andrew Ickes, Kristina Lawyer, Scott Miers, Jeffrey Naber, David Ertl, and Rodney Williamson

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Life-cycle economic analysis of distributed manufacturing with open-source 3-D printers, B. T. Wittbrodt, A. G. Glover, J. Laureto, G. C. Anzalone, D. Oppliger, J. L. Irwin, and J. M. Pearce

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Manufacturing and damage analysis of epoxy resin-reinforced scrap rubber composites for aeronautical applications, D. Zaimova, E. Bayraktar, I. Miskioglu, and N. Dishovsky

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Structural and electrochemical study of Al < inf> 2 O < inf> 3 and TiO < inf> 2 Coated Li < inf> 1.2 Ni < inf> 0.13 Mn < inf> 0.54 Co < inf> 0.13 O < inf> 2 cathode material using ALD, Xiaofeng Zhang, Ilias Belharouak, Li Li, Yu Lei, Jeffrey W. Elam, Anmin Nie, Xinqi Chen, Reza Shahbazian Yassar, and Richard L. Axelbaum

Works from 2012

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Deformation-driven electrical transport in amorphous TiO < inf> 2 nanotubes, Anjana Asthana, Tolou Shokuhfar, Q. Gao, P. Heiden, and R. S. Yassar

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Thermal breakdown of ZnTe nanowires, Keivan Davami, Hessam M. Ghassemi, Reza Shahbazian Yassar, Jeong Soo Lee, and M. Meyyappan

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DC microgrid optimal storage distribution using a conductance and energy state modeling approach, Matthew Heath, Gregory Vosters, Gordon Parker, Wayne Weaver, David G. Wilson, and Rush D. Robinett

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Investigation of diesel liquid spray penetration fluctuations under vaporizing conditions, Jaclyn E. Johnson, Jeffrey Naber, Seong Young Lee, Eric Kurtz, Nan Robarge, and Hai Wen Ge

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A numerical calibration approach to obtain cutting fluid droplet sizes in a turning process via an imaging system, Chuanxi Ju, Donna J. Michalek, and John W. Sutherland

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Sensitivity of shear-driven internal condensing flows to pressure fluctuations and its utilization for heat flux enhancements, Michael Toomas Kivisalu, Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul, Amitabh Narain, Ranjeeth R. Naik, and Mohammed Hasan

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Finite size effect on the piezoelectric properties of ZnO nanobelts: A molecular dynamics approach, K. Momeni, G. M. Odegard, and Reza S. Yassar

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Dynamics of a non-newtonian droplet impact on a micro-textured surface, Joo Hyun Moon, Dong Hwan Shin, Seong Hyuk Lee, and Chang Kyoung Choi

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Nanoindentation of Human Meniscal Surfaces, John T. Moyer, Adam C. Abraham, and Tammy L. Haut Donahue

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Comparative experimental and computational studies for annular condensing and boiling flows in millimeter scale horizontal ducts, Amitabh Narain, Michael Toomas Kivisalu, Ranjeeth R. Naik, Patcharapol Gorgitrattanagul, Soumya Asimkumar Mitra, and Mohammed Hasan

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Microstructure of gas diffusion layers for PEM fuel cells, N. Parikh, J. S. Allen, and R. S. Yassar

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Electrical cell-substrate impedance sensing for measuring cellular transformation, migration, invasion, and anticancer compound screening, Bryan Plunger, Chang Kyoung Choi, and Tim E. Sparer

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Comparison of modal analysis between laser vibrometry and NAH measurements, Jennifer L. Potter, C. Van Karsen, J. P. Declerck, and B. J. Sklanka