PUBLICATIONS
1. Book chapters (both invited)
1) K. Lu, “Shaping of 3D Nanoceramics and Their Composites,” Handbook of Nanoceramics and Their Based Devices, Book Chapter, American Scientific Publishers, Edited by T.Y. Tseng and H. S. Nalwa, vol. 2, p 151-177, ISBN:1-58883-116-7, Stevenson Ranch, CA, 2009.
2) K. Lu and X. Zhu, “Liquid Nanoparticles: Synthesis and Characterization,” Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Book Chapter, American Scientific Publishers, Stevenson Ranch, CA, accepted on 1/15/2007.
2. Books edited
1) Processing of Nanoparticle Structures and Composites: Ceramic Transactions, Volume 208, Editors: T. Hinklin, K. Lu, ISBN: 978-0-470-40846-9, Hardcover, 139 pages, August 2009, John Wiley & Sons.
3. Papers in refereed journals
1) T. Jin, K. Lu, “Thermal Stability of a New Solid Oxide Fuel/Electrolyzer Cell Seal Glass,” Journal of Power Sources, accepted on 7/12/2009.
2) M. K. Mahapatra, K. Lu, “Thermochemical Compatibility of a Seal Glass with Different Solid Oxide Cell Components,” Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, accepted on 02/23/2009.
3) K. Lu, “A Study of Engineering Freshmen on Perception of Nanotechnology,” Journal of STEM Education, 10(1-2), 7-16, 2009.
4) K. Lu, X. Zhu, K. Nagarathnam, "Nickel-Boron Nanolayer Coated Boron Carbide Pressureless Sintering," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 92 (7), 1500–1505, 2009.
5) K. Lu, “Hierarchical and Nanosized Pattern Formation Using Dual Beam Focused Ion Beam Microscope,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 8, 1-5, 2008.
6) J. Qian, K. Lu, “Multiwall Carbon Nanotube and TiO2 Sol Assembly,” Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 9, 1-7, 2009.
7) M. K. Mahapatra, K. Lu, and R. J. Bodnar, “Network Structure and Thermal Property Relation of a Novel High Temperature Seal Glass,” Applied Physics A, 95, 493–500, 2009.
8) X. Zhu, K. Lu, K. Nagarathnam, “Compaction of Different Boron Carbide Powders Using Uniaxial Die Compaction and Combustion Driven Compaction,” Journal of Materials Science, 44, 414–421, 2009.
9) K. Lu, M. K. Mahapatra, “Network Structure and Thermal Stability Study of High Temperature Seal Glass,” Journal of Applied Physics, 104, 074910-1-9, 2008.
10) K. Lu, “Sintering of Nanoceramics,” International Materials Reviews, invited, 53(1), 21-38, 2008.
11) K. Lu, M. Hiser, W. Wu, “Effect of Particle Size on Three Dimensional Printed Mesh Structures,” Powder Technology, 192, 178–183, 2009.
12) M. Mahapatra, K. Lu “Effects of Nickel on Network Structure and Thermal Properties of a New Solid Oxide Cell Seal Glass,” Journal of Power Sources, 185, 993–1000, 2008.
13) K. Lu, X. Zhu, "Nickel-Boron Nanolayer Evolution on Boron Carbide Particle Surfaces during Thermal Treatment," Thin Solid Films, 517, 4479-4483, 2009.
14) H. Dong, K. Lu, “Attaching Titania Nanoparticles onto Shortened Carbon Nanotubes by Electrostatic Attraction,” International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 6 (2), 216–222, 2009.
15) H. Dong, X. Zhu, K. Lu, “Morphology and Composition of Nickel-Boron Nanolayer Coating on Boron Carbide Particles,” Journal of Materials Science, 43, 4247-4256, 2008.
16) H. Zhang, Z. An, F. Li, Q. Tang, K. Lu, W. Li, “Synthesis and Characterization of Mesoporous c-ZrO2 Microspheres Consisting of Peanut-like Nano-grains,” Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 464, 569-574, 2008.
17) M. K. Mahapatra, K. Lu, W. T. Reynolds, “Thermophysical Properties and Devitrification of SrO-La2O3-Al2O3-B2O3-SiO2 Based Glass Sealant for Solid Oxide Fuel/Electrolyzer Cells,” Journal of Power Sources, 179, 106-112, 2008.
18) K. Lu, W. T. Reynolds, “3DP Process for Fine Mesh Structure Printing,” Powder Technology, 187, 11-18, 2008.
19) C. Story, K. Lu, W. T. Reynolds Jr., D. Brown, “Shape Memory Alloy / Glass Composite Seal for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells,” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 33(14), 3970-3975, 2008.
20) X. Zhu, H. Dong, K. Lu, “Coating Different Thickness Nickel-Boron Nanolayers onto Boron Carbide Particles,” Surface and Coatings Technology, 202, 2927-2934, 2008.
21) K. Lu, X. Zhu, “Freeze Casting as a Nanoparticle Material Forming Method,” International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 5(3) 219–227, 2008.
22) K. Lu, “Freeze Cast Carbon Nanotube-Alumina Nanoparticle Green Composites,” Journal of Materials Science, 43(2), 652-659, 2008.
23) K. Lu, “Microstructural Evolution of Nanoparticle Aqueous Colloidal Suspensions During Freeze Casting,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 90(12) 3753-3758, 2007.
24) K. Lu, “Theoretical Analysis of Colloidal Interaction Energy in Nanoparticle Suspensions,” Ceramics International, 34 (6), 1353-1360, 2008.
25) K. Lu, “Rheological Behavior of Carbon Nanotube-Alumina Nanoparticle Dispersion Systems,” Powder Technology, 177, 154–161, 2007.
26) K. Lu, C. S. Kessler, and R. M. Davis, “Optimization of a Nanoparticle Suspension for Freeze Casting,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 89(8), 2459-2465, 2006.
27) K. Lu, C. S. Kessler, “Colloidal Dispersion and Rheology Study of Nanoparticles,” Journal of Materials Science, 41(17), 5613-5618, 2006.
28) K. Lu, W. X. Li, and J. J. Lannutti, “Density Gradients and the Expansion-Shrinkage Transition during Sintering,” Acta Materialia, 52, 2057-2066, 2004.
29) X. Xu, K. Lu, and R. M. German, “Densification and Strength Evolution in Solid-State Sintering, Part II Strength Model,” Journal of Materials Science, 37, 117-126, 2002.
30) K. Lu, R. M. German, and X. Lu, “Microstructural Evolution and Macroscopic Behavior during Solid State Sintering,” Powder Metallurgy, 44(4), 363-368, 2001.
31) K. Lu, R. M. German, and R. G. Iacocca, “Pre-sintering Effects on Ground-based and Microgravity Liquid Phase Sintering,” Metallurgical and Materials Transactions, 32A(8), 2097-2107, 2001.
32) K. Lu, X. Xu, W. Yi, and R. M. German, “Porosity Effect on Densification and Shape Distortion in Liquid Phase Sintering,” Materials Science and Engineering A, 318, 111-121, 2001.
33) K. Lu, R. M. German, and B. M. Marx, “Liquid Phase Sintering of Tungsten Heavy Alloys,” International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, 37(6), 45-56, 2001.
34) W. Yi, X. Xu, K. Lu, R. M. German, “Green Microstructure Effects on Densification and Distortion in Liquid Phase Sintering,” International Journal of Refractory Metals & Hard Materials, 19, 149-158, 2001.
35) K. Lu and R. M. German, “Multiple Grain Growth Events in Liquid Phase Sintering,” Journal of Materials Science, 36(14), 3385-3394, 2000.
36) B. M. Marx, K. Lu and R. M. German, “Macropore Evolution in Microgravity Sintered Samples,” The International Journal of Powder Metallurgy, 37, 11-12, 2001.
37) K. Lu, and J. J. Lannutti, “Effect of Density Gradients on Dimensional Tolerance During Binder Removal,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 83(10), 2536-2542, 2000.
38) K. Lu, and J. J. Lannutti, “Density Gradients and Sintered Dimensional Tolerance in Compacts Formed from Spray-Dried Alumina,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 83(6), 1393-1398, 2000.
39) K. Lu, J. J. Lannutti, P. Klobes, and K. Meyer, “X-ray Computed Tomography and Mercury Porosimetry for Evaluation of Density Evolution and Porosity Distribution,” Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 83(3), 518-522, 2000.
4. Papers in refereed conference proceedings
1) K. Lu, X. Zhu, “Ni-B Nanolayer Evolution on Boron Carbide Particle Surfaces at High Temperatures,” Processing of Nanoparticle Structures and Composites: Ceramic Transactions, Volume 208, Editors: T. Hinklin, K. Lu, 2009, John Wiley & Sons.
2) K. Lu, C. Hammond, “Nanoparticle-based Bulk Material Templating,” Processing of Nanoparticle Structures and Composites: Ceramic Transactions, Volume 208, Editors: T. Hinklin, K. Lu, 2009, John Wiley & Sons.
3) X. Zhu, K. Lu, H. Dong, C. Glomb, E. Logan, K. Nagarathnam, “Applying Nickel Nanolayer Coating onto B4C Particles for Processing Improvement,” Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, 29(8), 117-129, 2008, Editors: Tatsuki Ohji, Andrew Wereszczak, John Wiley & Sons.
4) K. Lu, C. S. Kessler, “Nanoparticle Colloidal Suspension Optimization and Freeze-Cast Forming,” Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings, Synthesis and Processing of Nanostructured Materials, 27(8), 2006, 1-10, Ed. William M. Mullins, Andrew Wereszczak, and Edgar Lara-Curzio, John Wiley & Sons.
5) 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.
Other conference papers:
6) K. Lu, Chase Hammond, “Nanoparticle-based Array Creation by Templating,” Proceedings of 2009 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, June 22-25, 2009.
7) K. Lu, X. Zhu, K. Nagarathnam, “Coating Ni-B Nanolayer onto Boron Carbide Particles for High Density Forming,” Proceedings of 2008 NSF Engineering Research and Innovation Conference, Knoxville, Tennessee, Jan. 7-10, 2008.
8) M. K. Mahapatra, C. Story, K. Lu, W. T. Reynolds, “Glass-Ceramic Seal Stability Study for Solid Oxide Electrolyer/Fuel Cells,” Proceeding of Materials Science and Technology 2007 Conference, September 16-20, 2007, Detroit, Michigan, Energy: Fuel Cells: Materials, Processing, Manufacturing and Power Management Technologies, Organized by P. Singh, A-M. Azad, D. C. Collins, P. N. Kumta, C. Legzdins, A. Manthiram, A. Manivannan, S. K. Sundaram, and Z. G. Yang. p371-380.
9) X. J. Zhu, K. Lu, “Electroless Nickel Coating of Boron Carbide Particles,” Proceeding of 2006 Materials Science & Technology International Conference, Cincinnati, OH, October 15-19, 2006. Innovative Processing and Synthesis of Ceramics, Glasses and Composites, Organized by N.P. Bansal, and J.P. Singh, vol. 4, 421-431.
10) K. Lu, “Carbon Nanotube and Alumina Nanoparticle Suspension and Freeze Casting Study,” Proceeding of 2006 Materials Science & Technology International Conference, Cincinnati, OH, October 15-19, 2006. vol. 2, 463-471, Nanomaterials: Science and Technology, Organized by S. Mathur, R.M. Laine, M.Z. Hu, J. Vartuli, O.B. Koper.
11) C. B. Burgoyne, M. Roman, C. Evia, C. Suchicital, K. Lu, J. Jinscheck, “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 ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA, October 28-31, 2006, M4G1-M4G2.
12) K. Lu, C. S. Kessler, “Nanotechnology Readiness among a Diverse Student Population,” Proceeding of Mid-Atlantic Conference on the Scholarship of Diversity, Roanoke, VA, March 17-18, 2005.
13) W. Yi, K. Lu, and R. M. German, “Shape Distortion and Dimensional Precision in Tungsten Heavy Alloy Liquid Phase Sintering.” Proceeding of 15th International Plansee Seminar, G. Kneringer et. al, ed., Plansee AG, Reutte 2001.