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Works from 2014

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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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Dielectrophoretic assembly of carbon nanotubes and stability analysis, Libao An and Craig Friedrich

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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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Molecular modeling of EPON-862/graphite composites: Interfacial characteristics for multiple crosslink densities, C. M. Hadden, B. D. Jensen, A. Bandyopadhyay, G. M. Odegard, A. Koo, and R. Liang

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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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Kinetic study of aspen during torrefaction, Jordan Klinger, Ezra Bar Ziv, and David Shonnard

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Analysis of alternative adaptive geometrical configurations for the NREL-5MW wind turbine blade, Lucas I. Lago, Fernando Ponta, and Alejandro D. Otero

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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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Corrigendum: Systematic non-dimensional parametric investigation for the thermo-fluid dynamics of two-layered fluid systems' (International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer (2013) 56 (787-801)), Daniele Ludovisi, Soyoung S. Cha, Narayanan R. Ramachandran, and William M. Worek

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Systematic non-dimensional parametric investigation for the thermo-fluid dynamics of two-layered fluid systems, Daniele Ludovisi, Soyoung S. Cha, Raranaynan Ramachandran, and William M. Worek

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Evaporation, two phase flow, and thermal transport in porous media with application to low-temperature fuel cells, Ezequiel F. Medici and Jeffrey S. Allen

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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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The role of spatial training in improving spatial and calculus performance in engineering students, Sheryl Sorby, Beth Casey, Norma Veurink, and Alana Dulaney

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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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Dual nature of hydrogen combustion knock, Stanislaw Szwaja and Jeffrey D. Naber

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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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Measurement of contact resistance of multiwall carbon nanotubes by electrical contact using a focused ion beam, Libao An and Craig R. Friedrich

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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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The influence of channel wettability and geometry on water plug formation and drop location in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell flow field, Alexandru Herescu and Jeffrey Allen

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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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Gradient of nanomechanical properties in the interphase of cellulose nanocrystal composites, Anahita Pakzad, John Simonsen, and Reza S. Yassar

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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

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Societal implications of nanotechnology: Occupational perspectives, Julio L. Rivera, Bruce E. Seely, and John W. Sutherland

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High Voltage Electrophoretic Deposition of Aligned Nanoforests for Scalable Nanomanufacturing of Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices, Sunand Santhanagopalan, Anirudh Balram, Evan Lucas, Franco Marcano, and Dennis Desheng Meng

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Catalyzed particulate filter passive oxidation study with ULSD and biodiesel blended fuel, Kenneth Lee Shiel, Jeffrey Naber, John Johnson, and Chris Hutton

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Enzyme reactions in nanoporous, picoliter volume containers, Piro Siuti, Scott T. Retterer, Chang Kyoung Choi, and Mitchel J. Doktycz

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A Kalman Filter estimator for a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst during active regeneration of a CPF, Harsha S. Surenahalli, Gordon Parker, John Johnson, and Maruthi N. Devarakonda

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Comparison of modal parameters estimated from operational and experimental modal analysis approaches, Louis Thibault, Timothy Marinone, Peter Avitabile, and Charles Van Karsen

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On certain problems of deformation-induced material instabilities, D. Walgraef and E. C. Alfantis

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Development of a micro-engine testing system, Andrew Wiegand, Scott Miers, Jason Blough, Darin Kowalski, and Andy Biske

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Yellow-bellied Marmots (Marmota flaviventris) preserve bone strength and microstructure during hibernation, Samantha J. Wojda, Meghan E. McGee-Lawrence, Richard A. Gridley, Janene Auger, Hal L. Black, and Seth W. Donahue

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Part-by-part dimensional error compensation in compliant sheet metal assembly processes, Kang Xie, Jaime A. Camelio, and L. Eduardo Izquierdo

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Effect of undiluted bioethanol on combustion and emissions reduction in a SI engine at various charge air conditions, Seung Hyun Yoon and Chang Sik Lee

Works from 2011

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Implementation of Kalman Filter for Localization, Ossama Abdelkhalik

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Optimization of space orbits design for Earth orbiting missions, Ossama Abdelkhalik and Ahmed Gad

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Regional and fiber orientation dependent shear properties and anisotropy of bovine meniscus, Adam C. Abraham, Christian R. Edwards, Gregory Odegard, and Tammy L. Haut Donahue

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Hyperelastic Properties of Human Meniscal Attachments, Adam C. Abraham, John T. Moyer, Diego F. Villegas, Gregory M. Odegard, and Tammy L. Haut Donahue

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Transverse mechanical properties of collagen fibers from nanoindentation, Katerina E. Aifantis, Sanjiv Shrivastava, and Gregory Odegard

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In situ observation of size-scale effects on the mechanical properties of ZnO nanowires, Anjana Asthana, Kasra Momeni, Abhishek Prasad, and Yoke Khin Yap

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In situ probing of structural and electromechanical properties of an individual ZnO nanobelt, Anjana Asthana, Kasra Momeni, Abhishek Prasad, Yoke Khin Yap, and Reza Shahbazian-Yassar

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On the correlation of crystal defects and band gap properties of ZnO nanobelts, Anjana Asthana, Kasra Momeni, Abhishek Prasad, Yoke Khin Yap, and Reza Shahbazian Yassar

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Characterization of syngas laminar flames using the Bunsen burner configuration, N. Bouvet, C. Chauveau, I. Gökalp, S. Y. Lee, and R. J. Santoro

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Development of polymer 'chips' used in medical diagnostics, Zachary G. Brush, Laura M. Schultz, Justin W. Vanness, Kevin M. Farinholt, Stephen A. Sarles, and Donald J. Leo

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A hybrid immune model for unsupervised structural damage pattern recognition, Bo Chen and Chuanzhi Zang

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Perspectives on innovative concepts in wind-power generation, L. Chen, F. L. Ponta, and L. I. Lago

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Two- and Three-Dimensional Micromechanical Viscoelastic Finite Element Modeling of Stone-Based Materials with X-ray Computed Tomography Images, Qingli Dai

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Modal analysis and SHM investigation of CX-100 wind turbine blade, Krystal Deines, Timothy Marinone, Ryan Schultz, Kevin Farinholt, and Gyuhae Park

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Numerical investigation of diluent influence on flame extinction limits and emission characteristic of lean-premixed H < inf> 2 -CO (syngas) flames, Nan Ding, Rajat Arora, Michael Norconk, and Seong Young Lee

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Hydrophilic and superhydrophilic surfaces and materials, Jaroslaw Drelich, Emil Chibowski, Dennis Desheng Meng, and Konrad Terpilowski

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Experimental Investigation of Vapor Bubble Growth during Flow Boiling in a Microchannel, Zachary J. Edel and Abhijit Mukherjee