Nano Faculty Publications
P. Zhang, S. Smith, G. Rumbles and M.E. Himmel, “Direct Imaging of Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering in the Near Field,” Langmuir 21 520 (2005).
S. Smith, Yong Zhang, A. Mascarenhas and M. Hanna, "Effect of Exciton Localization on the Excitonic Linewidith in GaxIn1-xP alloys," Phys. Rev. B, 70 235301 (2004).
S. Smith, P. Zhang, T. Gessert, and A. Mascarenhas, “Near-field optical beam induced- currents in CdTe/CdS solar cells: Direct measurement of enhanced photo- response at grain boundaries,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 85, 3854 (2004).
S. Smith, A. Mascarenhas, and J. M. Olson, "Magnetophotoluminescence of quantum confined states in ordered GaxIn1-xP with 200 nanometer resolution," Phys. Rev. B 68, 153202 (2003).
S. Smith, A. Mascarenhas, S. P. Ahrenkiel, M. C. Hanna, and J. M. Olson, "Spatially resolved below-gap emission in partially ordered GaxIn1-xP alloys," Phys. Rev. B 68, 035310 (2003).
E. Swanson, W. Cross, J. Starkovich, and J. Kellar, “Surface Modification of Filler having a Negative Coefficient of Thermal Expansion,” 2003, Functional Fillers and Nanoscale Minerals, Editors: Jon J. Kellar, Marc A. Herpfer, and Brij M. Moudgil, Published by Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., pgs. 195-206.
R. Kumar, W. Cross, L. Kjerengtroen and J. Kellar, “Fiber Bias in Nanoindentation of Polymer Matrix Composites,” in press, Composite Interfaces.
W.M. Cross, F. Johnson, J. Mathison, C. Griswold, L. Kjerengtroen and J.J. Kellar “The Effect of Interphase Curing on Interphase Properties and Formation,” Journal of Adhesion, 2002, 78, 1-21.
T.D. Downing, R. Kumar, W.M. Cross, L. Kjerengtroen and J.J. Kellar, “Determining Interphase Size and Properties in Polymer Matrix Composites Using Phase Imaging Atomic Force Microscopy and Nanoindentation,” Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, 2000, V. 14, N. 14, 1801-1812.
J. Ash, D. Svalstad, W. Cross, J. Kellar and L. Kjerengtroen, “Finite Element Evaluation of the Microbond Test: Meniscus Effect, Interphase Region and Vise Angle,” Composites Science and Technology, 2003, 63, N. 5, 641-651.
Puszynski, J.A., Bulian, C.J., and Swiatkiewicz, J.J., “Processing and Ignition Characteristics of Aluminum – Bismuth Trioxide Nanothermite System”, Journal of Propulsion and Power, (accepted 2006).
Puszynski, J.A., Khachatryan, H.L., Manukyan Kh.V., and Kharatyan, S.L., “Formation of Ceramic Nanopowders and Composites in a Self-sustaining Reaction Regime”,Proceedings of 2006 NSTI Nanotech, Vol 1, pp 397-402, 2006.
Puszynski, J.A., “Recent Advances in Synthesis and Densification of Nanomaterials in Self-propagating High-temperature Regime”, Advances in Science and Technology, Vol 45, pp. 994-1003, 2006.
Puszynski, J.A., Bulian, C.J., and Swiatkiewicz, J.J.; “The Effect of Nanopowder Attributes on Reaction Mechanism and Ignition Sensitivity of Nanothermites”, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc.896, 147-158, 2006.
Hobosyan, M.A., Khachatryan, H.H., Kharatyan, S.L., and Puszynski J.A.; “Combustion Synthesis of Ultrafine BN/AlN and BN/B4C Composite Powders: Role of Gasifying Agents”, International Journal of SHS, 15, 181-191, 2006.
Valliappan, S., Swiatkiewicz, J.J., and Puszynski, J.A.; “Reactivity of Aluminum Nanopowders with Metal Oxides”, Journal of Powder Technology, Vol 156 (2-3), 164-169, 2005.
S. Dargar, L. Groven; J. Swiatkiewicz, and J.A. Puszynski, “Formation of Intermetallic-Ceramic Composites in Self-Sustaining Reaction Regime”, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. Vol. 848, FF1.7, 1-6, 2005.
Puszynski, J.A., Dargar, S.R., and Liebig, B.E.; “Combustion Synthesis of Ceramic Composites and Solid Solutions from Nanoreactants”, Ceramic Transactions, Vol 166, 11-21, 2004.
Bulian, C.J., Kerr, T.T., and Puszynski, J.A.; “Ignition Studies of Aluminum and Metal Oxide Nanopowders”, 31th Proceedings of the International Pyrotechnic Seminar, 327-338, 2004.
Puszynski, J.A.; “Reactivity of Nanosize Aluminum with Metal Oxides and Water Vapor”, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 800, AA6.4.1 (2004).
Puszynski, J.A., “Recent Advances and Initiatives in the Field of Nanotechnology”, (invited), 31th Proceedings of the International Pyrotechnic Seminar, 233-240, 2004.
Puszynski, J.A., Liebig, B., Dargar, S. and Swiatkiewicz, J.: “Use of Nanosize Reactants in SHS Processes”, Int. J. of Self-Propag. High-Temp. Synthesis, 12, (12), 2003
Liebig, B., Kerr, T., and Puszynski, J.A.; “In-situ Formation of Porous Articles by Combustion Synthesis”, Ceramic Transactions, 135, 73-83, 2002.
David A. Boyles and John T. Bendler, “Monomers Containing At Least One Biaryl Unit And Polymers and Derivatives Prepared Therefrom, Serial No. 10/692,970 Filed October 24, 2003, US Patent No. 7,125,951 Granted October 24, 2006.
David A. Boyles and Tsvetanka Filipova, “Investigation of Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Systems by the Melt Blending of a Polyhedral Oligomeric Silsesquioxane with Bisphenol A Polycarbonate,” in Functional Fillers and Nanoscale Minerals, ed. Jon J. Kellar, Marc A. Herpfer, and Brij M. Moudgil, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Inc., 2006.
David A. Boyles, Pete Dehmer, John T. Bendler, Tsvetanka Filipova, 2006. “Design and Synthesis of Polycarbonates for Transparent Armor Military Applications,” SAMPE 2006 Technical Conference Proceedings: Creating New Opportunities for the World Economy, Long Beach, CA, April 30-May 4, 2006. Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering, CD-ROM, Volume 51, ISBN 0-938994-03-04—10 pp.
Filipova, Tsvetanka, Boyles, David A., and Bendler, John T., “Novel Aromatic Polycarbonate Blends Using High-Aspect Ratio Polycarbonates,” Polymer Preprints, 2005, 46(2), 955-956.<
Filipova, Tsvetanka, Reams, Josiah T., Boyles, David A., “Polycarbonate of a Bisphenol A Analogue Having Three Aryl Rings,” Polymer Preprints, 2005, 46(2), 971-972.
Boyles, D.A., Filipova, Ts., Bendler, J.T., Longbrake, G., and Reams, J., “Synthesis of High Aspect Ratio Bisphenols and Polycarbonates Incorporating Bisaryl Units,” Macromolecules, 2005, 38(9); 3622-3629.
Bendler, John T., Boyles, David A., Ductile Polycarbonates Continaing Bisaryl Units: Theory and Modeling,” ACS Symposium Series No. 898: Advances in Polycarbonates, ed. Daniel J. Brunelle and Michael Korn, Chapter 10, pp. 122-132, 2005.
Boyles, David A., Filipova, Tsvetanka, Bendler, John T., Schroeder, Maria J., Waltner, Rachel, Longbrake, Guy, and Reams, Josiah, “Synthesis of 1,1-Dichloro-2,2-Bis[4-(4’-Hydroxyphenyl)-phenyl]ethene and its Incorporation into Homo- and Heteropolycarbonates,” ACS Symposium Series No. 898: Advances in Polycarbonates, ed. Daniel J. Brunelle and Michael Korn, Chapter 11, pp. 133-146, 2005.
Filipova, Tvetanka; Boyles, David A.; Bendler, John; Medalen, Marci; Longbrake, Guy, “New Polyarylate and Polyarylate and co-Polycarbonate Thermoplastics Incorporating A High Aspect-Ratio Tetraarylbisphenol,” Polymer Preprints, 2004, 45(1), 756-757.
Bendler, John T.; Boyles, David A. High-Heat Polycarbonates Containing Bisaryl Units; Theory and Modeling. Polymer Preprints 2003, 44(1), 755.
