Journal Papers

K. Lu , C. S. Kessler * , and R. M. Davis, “Optimization of a Nanoparticle Suspension for Freeze Casting, ” Journal of the American Ceramic Society , Vol. 89, No. 8, p2459-2465, 2006.

K. Lu , C. S. Kessler * , “Colloidal Dispersion and Rhe ology Study of Nanoparticles,” Journal of Materials Science , 41 (17), 5613-5618, 2006.

K. Lu, “ Theoretical Analysis of Colloidal Interaction Energy in Nanoparticle Suspensions,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society , submitted.

K. Lu , C. S. Kessler, and R. M. Davis, “Optimization of a Nanoparticle Suspension for Freeze Casting,“ Journal of the American Ceramic Society , accepted.

K. Lu, “ A Study of Engineering Freshmen on Perception of Nanotechnology,” International Journal of Engineering Education , accepted.

P. Lu, W.X. Li, and J.J. Lannutti, "Density Gradients and the Expansion-Shrinkage Transition During Sintering," Acta Materialia, Vol. 52, p. 2057 (2004).

X. Xu, P. Lu, and R.M. German, "Densification and Strength Evolution in Solid-State Sintering, Part II Strength Model," Journal of Materials Science, Vol. 37, p. 117 (2002).

Books/Chapters/Editorships

K. Lu, “ Shaping of 3D Nanoceramics and Their Composites,” Handbook of Nanoceramics and Their Based Devices , Book Chapter, submitted, American Scientific Publishers, Stevenson Ranch, CA, 2006.

Conference Proceedings

K. Lu , C. S. Kessler * , “Nanoparticle Colloidal Suspension Optimization and Freeze-Cast Forming,” Ceramic E ngineering and Science Proceedings, Synthesis and P rocessing of N anostructured M aterials, Vol. 27, Is. 8, 2006, p1-10, Proceeding of 30 th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composite , American Ceramic Society, Cocoa Beach, FL , January, 2006.

Y. He, R. S. Engel, N. J. Salamon, S. Lindner, K . Lu, “Numerical Simulation for 316L Stainless Steel Powder Die Compaction Process.” 2001 Fine Powder Processing International Conference Proceedings, p153-166, 2001, University Park , PA 16802 .

C. B. Burgoyne, C. Evia, J. Jinscheck, K. Lu , J. McCloud, M. Roman, C. Suchicital, “Work-in-Progress: Development and Implementation of a Web-Based Teaching Resource Site to Prepare International Teaching and Research Faculty for the American Classroom,” Proceeding of Frontiers in Education Conference (San Diego, CA, October 28-31, 2006), accepted.

P. Lu, C.S. Kessler, "Nanotechnology Readiness Among a Diverse Student Population," Proceedings, Mid-Atlantic Conference on the Scholarship of Diversity, Roanoke, Va., March 17-18, 2005.

Presentations

K. Lu , C. Story * , W. T. Reynolds, “ Glass/Shape Memory Alloy Compo site Study for Solid Oxide Fuel/Electrolyzer Cell Applications ,” 31st International Cocoa Beach Conference and E xposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Jan. 21-26, 2007, Daytona Beach , FL

K . Lu , Xiaojing Zhu * , Fajian Zhang, “ Freeze Casting a s a 3 D Nanoparticulate Material Forming Method ,” 31st International Cocoa Beach Conference and E xposition on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, Jan. 21-26, 2007, Daytona Beach , FL

K. Lu , C. S. Kessler, X. Zhu, “Nanoparticle Colloidal Processing and Freeze Casting for Complex Shape Forming,” Virginia Nanotech 2006-Working Together to Lead the Nation, Newport News, VA, June 11-13, 2006.

K. Lu , X. Zhu, “Coating Nanolayer onto Boron Carbide Particles,” Virginia Nanotech 2006-Working Together to Lead the Nation, Newport News , VA , June 11-13, 2006.

K. Lu , C. S. Kessler, X. Zhu, “Colloidal Processing and Freeze Casting for Net-Shaping,” 2006 CNMS User Meeting, June 14-16, 2006, Oak Ridge , TN.

K. Lu, C. Story, and W. T. Reynolds, “Three-Dimensional Printing of Gradient Meshed Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Seal Composites” University Coal Research/Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions Contractors Review Conference, June 6-7, 2006. Pittsburgh , PA.

X. Zhu, K. Lu, “Modification of Boron Carbide Particle Surface by Electroless Nickel Coating”, 2006 Annual Meeting of Virginia Academy of Science, May 23-26, 2006, Blacksburg, VA.

K. Lu, X. Zhu, “Electroless coating boron carbide particle surfaces with nickel,” Nanomaterials for Defense Applications, Virginia Beach, VA, May 1-4, 2006.

K. Lu, “Nanoparticle and its composite colloidal processing and freeze-cast forming,” Nanomaterials for Defense Applications, Virginia Beach , VA , May 1-4, 2006.

K. Lu , C. S. Kessler, “Nanoparticle Colloidal Suspension Optimization and Freeze-Cast Forming,” 30 th International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composite , Cocoa Beach, FL, 2006.

C. S. Kessler, K. Lu , X. J. Zhu, “Understanding of First Year Engineering Students on Nanotechnology”, 2 nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Conference on the Scholarship of Diversity, Blacksburg , VA , February 2 – 3, 2006

K. Lu, "The Needs in Nanoparticulate Material Sintering Simulation," Partner in Technology Forum, Oak Ridge, Tenn., April 21-22, 2005.

K. Lu, "Powder Material Processing for Multifunctional Applications," DARPA/DSO Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) Power Systems Workshop, Ellicott City, Md., April 20, 2005.

C.S. Kessler, P. Lu, "Nanostructured Alumina Study by Freeze Casting of Water-Based Dispersions," 107th American Ceramic Society Meeting, Baltimore, Md., April 10-13, 2005.

P. Lu, "Correlating Microscopic and Macroscopic Aspects in Solid-State Sintering," invited presentation, Extrude Hone Corporation, Irwin, Pa., November 30, 2004.

P. Lu, "Particle Packing, Strength Evolution, and Densification in Solid-State Sintering," invited presentation, Naval Research Laboratory, Arlington, Va., October 22, 2004.

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