Published Theses (2024)
Carlos Riviere, Ph.D., Thesis 2024 “Horizontal Single Belt Casting Process of AA6111 Aluminum Alloy
Papers Published in Refereed Journals (2024)
Roderick I. L. GUTHRIE, and Mihaiela M. ISAC, Bubble Characteristics Required for the Complete Removal of Alumina Inclusions from Steel Melts, published in Steel Research International, srin.2023001382023, 2024, June, DOI: 10.1002/srin.202300480.
Gonzalez-Morales DR, Isac MM, Guthrie RIL. 3D Mathematical Optimization of Casting Thin Strips of Aluminum Alloys Produced via the Horizontal Single Belt Casting (HSBC) Pilot-Scale Process. Presented at the Conference of Metallurgists (COM) 2024. Halifax, Canada. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67398-6_250
Rohit Tiwari, Bruno Girard, Chantal Labrecque, Mihaiela M. Isac, Roderick I. L. Guthrie, “CFD Predictions for Mixing Times in an Elliptical Ladle Using Single- and Dual-Plug Configurations; Processes 11, no. 6: 1665. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11061665
Twaha Mohamed, Janusz Kozinski, Francisco Ramos-Pallares “Peng–Robinson or Redlich–Kwong? Twu or Soave α-Function? Which Combination of Cubic Equation of State (CEoS) and α-Function Produces More Accurate and Consistent Results for Pure Components”, December 2024ACS Omega 9(51), DOI:10.1021/acsomega.4c07037, License CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Sheng-Ren Li, Guo-Qiang Zhu, Xu Lujiang, Xu Lujiang, Janusz A. Kozinski, Zhen Fang “Comprehensive insights into synergistic effects of cotton stalk and polyethylene in hydrothermal liquefaction process”, November 2024, Chemical Engineering Journal 502, DOI:10.1016/j.cej.2024.157845
Mehedi Hasan, Soumik Chakma, Xunjia Liang, Shrikanta Sutradhar, Janusz Kozinski, Kang kang Ka “Engineered Biochar for Metal Recycling and Repurposed Applications”, MDPI Energies, September 202417(18), DOI:10.3390/en17184674, License CC BY 4.0
Kang kang Kang, Sonil Nanda, Mohammad Latifi, Gholamreza Rooholla, Pedram Fatehi, Ajay K. Dalai, Janusz Kozinski, Yulin Hu, “Gasification of Lignin for Hydrogen Production”, September 2024, DOI:10.1201/9781003382270-8, In book: Hydrogen Production from Renewable Resources and Wastes (pp.133-157),
Mahsa Jahed, Janusz Kozinski, Leila Pakzad, “Mucus, airway and plume temperature effects on pMDI-drug delivery in a mouth-throat airway: Experimental and numerical studies”, July 2024Journal of Aerosol Science 181:106436, DOI:10.1016/j.jaerosci.2024.106436
E. Entezari, J.L. González Velázquez, H. Sabzali, J. Szpunar, An empirical model of the kinetics of hydrogen-induced cracking in pipeline steel, using statistical distribution models and considering microstructural characteristics and hydrogen diffusion parameters, Corrosion Science. 241 (2024) 112556. doi:10.1016/j.corsci.2024.112556.
E. Entezari, J.L. Velázquez González, D. Rivas López, M.A. Beltrán Zúñiga, T.A. Jack, J. Szpunar, Experimental study on hydrogen embrittlement behavior of X80 and X70 pipeline steels evaluated by hydrogen permeation and slow strain rate tensile tests, Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention. 24 (2024) 2900–2911. doi:10.1007/s11668-024-020421.
A. Ghandi, M. Shamanian, J. Kangazian, P. Verdi, J.A. Szpunar, Characterization of microstructure–mechanical properties relationship in dissimilar resistance spot welding of the advanced high-strength steel DP590 Steel to the interstitial-free steel DC 06: EBSD Study, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance. (2024). doi:10.1007/s11665-024-098308.
B. Szpunar, J.I. Ranasinghe, J.A. Szpunar, DFT studies of electronic properties and effect of he and Xe incorporation in selected Ceramics, Journal of Modern Physics. 15 (2024) 1485–1501. doi:10.4236/jmp.2024.s1510061.
O. Faye, J.A. Szpunar, Effect of metal carbides on hydrogen embrittlement: A density functional theory study, Hydrogen. 5 (2024) 137–148. doi:10.3390/hydrogen5010009.
A. Prasad, L. Malakkal, L. Bichler, J. Szpunar, Enhanced Densification of Cerium (IV) Oxide during Spark Plasma Sintering under a Carbon Dioxide Atmosphere. (2024). doi:10.21203/rs.3.rs-4391279/v1.
O. Faye, I.A. Udoetok, J.A. Szpunar, L.D. Wilson, Hydrolyzed forms of cellulose and its metal composites for hydrogen generation: An experimental and theoretical investigation, Journal of Composites Science. 8 (2024) 262. doi:10.3390/jcs8070262.
A. Prasad, L. Malakkal, L. Bichler, J. Szpunar, Spark plasma sintering of cerium (IV) oxide under a carbon dioxide atmosphere, Journal of Electroceramics. (2024). doi:10.1007/s10832-024-00363-z.
A. Prasad, J. Ranasinghe, L. Malakkal, L. Bichler, J. Szpunar, C. Liu, Spark plasma sintering of fuel meats for U3O8 based dispersion fuels, Nuclear Engineering and Design. 426 (2024) 113398. doi:10.1016/j.nucengdes.2024.113398.
U. Eduok, E. Ohaeri, J. Szpunar, Thiazolium-bearing chitosan polymer mitigates microbiologically and acid-induced corrosion on stainless steel dental crowns and pipeline steel in saliva and Pickle Liquor, ACS Applied Engineering Materials. 2 (2024) 2164–2176. doi:10.1021/acsaenm.4c00347.
M. Nnoka, T. Alaso Jack, J. Szpunar, Effects of different microstructural parameters on the corrosion and cracking resistance of pipeline steels: A Review, Engineering Failure Analysis. 159 (2024) 108065. doi:10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108065.
M. Samadzadeh, M.R. Toroghinejad, V. Yousefi Mehr, H. Asgari, J.A. Szpunar, Mechanical, microstructural, and textural evaluation of aluminum-MWCNT composites manufactured via accumulative roll bonding at ambient condition, Materials Chemistry and Physics. 315 (2024) 128891. doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.128891.
T.A. Jack, M. Nnoka, J. Zhang, J. Szpunar, Investigating the hydrogen diffusion and cracking susceptibility of pipeline steels after various heat treatments, Engineering Failure Analysis. 161 (2024) 108311. doi:10.1016/j.engfailanal.2024.108311.
H. Ashrafi, M. Shamanian, M. Sanayei, J.A. Szpunar, EBSD study of the effect of post-weld intercritical annealing on the microstructure and micro-texture of a friction stir welded DP600 Steel, Metallography, Microstructure, and Analysis. (2024). doi:10.1007/s13632-024-01075-0.
W. Qin, J.L. Liang, D. Gu, T.L. Li, W.L. Zhu, J.A. Szpunar, ‘Structural modification mechanism of Fe-based amorphous alloys by high-energy particle irradiation’, Journal of Materials Research and Technology. 30 (2024) 1547–1552. doi:10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.03.182.
M. Vakili-Azghandi, M.F. Hatami, J.A. Szpunar, ‘Mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of titanium surface biocomposites reinforced with AL2O3 particles fabricated by friction stir processing’, Materials Chemistry and Physics. 313 (2024) 128749. doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2023.128749.
M. Samadzadeh, M.R. Toroghinejad, V. Yousefi Mehr, H. Asgari, J.A. Szpunar, ‘Mechanical, microstructural, and textural evaluation of aluminum-MWCNT composites manufactured via accumulative roll bonding at ambient condition’, Materials Chemistry and Physics. 315 (2024) 128891. doi:10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.128891.
T.A. Jack, B.D. Moreno, F. Fazeli, J. Szpunar, ‘Influence of hydrogen ingress on residual stress and strain in pipeline steels’, Materials Characterization. 208 (2024) 113654. doi:10.1016/j.matchar.2024.113654
Meifeng LI, Hao Zhang, Hani Henein, Jing Liu, “Hydrogen trapping in precipitates of high-strength steel: Insights into various coherent and stress conditions”, November 2024, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 92:1356-1365, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.10.373, License CC BY 4.0
Jonas Valloton, A. Bogno, Sven C. Vogel, Akankshya Sahoo, Hani Henein, “Microstructural Study of Containerless Solidification of Al–20wt%Ce Alloy”, October 2024, Advanced Engineering Materials 26(22), DOI: 0.1002/adem.202401634, License, CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Eunji Song, A. Bogno, Jonas Valloton, Hani Henein, Jian Wang, Amit Misra, “Nanomechanical Behavior of Impulse Atomized Al-Ce Eutectic Particles”, September 2024. Materials Science and Engineering A, 915(1):147296, DOI: 10.1016/j.msea.2024.147296
Adam Lim, Shirin dehgahi, Abdullah Mohiuddin, Hani Henein, Ahmed Jawad Qureshi, “Effect of process parameters on the void fraction and tensile strength of polyvinyl alcohol produced by fused granulate fabrication”, August 2024, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 134(5-6):1-18, DOI: 10.1007/s00170-024-14158-7
Lu Sun, Meifeng Li, Michael James, J. Barry Wiske, Jing Liu, Weixing Chen, Hani Henein, “Effect of bainitic microstructure on hydrogen trapping in a low carbon micro-alloyed pipeline steel”, June 2024, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 136(5), DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.06.006
André Barros, Clarissa Barros da Cruz, Camila Konno, A. Conde, Hani Henein, A. Garcia, Noé Cheung, “Tailoring the hydrogen production behavior of Al-Zn-Sn alloys through their as-solidified microstructures”, February 2024, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (In Press): In Press
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.01.198
A. Bogno, J. Valloton, M. Rappaz, A. Qureshi, Hani Henein, “Tailored solidification microstructures for innovative use of high-density materials in lightweight products”, February 2024, Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems, Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems 5(24):100061. DOI: 10.1016/j.jalmes.2024.100061
Rizwan Ahmed Shaik, Mohamed Elhadi Ibrahim, Abdullahi Kachalla Gujba, Martin D. Pugh, Mamoun Medraj, “Low strain hardening enables improved water droplet erosion performance through deep rolling”, January 2024, Journal of Materials Research and Technology 28(11), DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.01.017
Chiesa, F., Levasseur, D., Marin, G.; “Measuring the Effective Heat Transfer Coefficients at the Mold-Metal Interface in Permanent Mold for the Purpose of Solidification Modeling”; Transactions of the American Foundry Society, Vol. 131, p. 31-35, 2024
Rajwinder Singh, Ashkan Arab, Alan Caceres, R. Eybel, Mamoun Medraj, “Establishing industrial Zn-Ni brush electroplating process without post-plating hydrogen embrittlement relief baking”, January 2024, Surface and Coatings Technology, DOI:10.1016/j.surfcoat.2023.130363
RA Shaik, ME Ibrahim, AK Gujba, MD Pugh, M Medraj, "Low strain hardening enables improved water droplet erosion performance through deep rolling", Journal of Materials Research and Technology", Vol. 28, 2024, 4239-4249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2024.01.017
Juried Conference Proceedings (2024)
Gonzalez-Morales DR, Isac MM, Guthrie RIL. 3D Mathematical Optimization of Casting Thin Strips of Aluminum Alloys Produced via the Horizontal Single Belt Casting (HSBC) Pilot-Scale Process. Presented at the Conference of Metallurgists (COM) 2024. Halifax, Canada. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-67398-6_250
Rohit Tiwari, Luis E. Calzado, Mihaiela M. Isac, Roderick I.L. Guthrie; “Advancing Microbubble Analysis in Liquid Metal Systems Using LiMCA Technology”, 63rd Conference of Metallurgists COM, Halifax (Canada), 19-22 August 2024, paper published by Springer, Cham (September 2024).
Rohit Tiwari, Mihaiela M. Isac, Roderick I.L. Guthrie; “Applying LiMCA Sensors for the Detection and Measurement of Microbubbles in a Low Melting Point Alloy”, NSERC CREATE Annual Summit, Toronto (Canada), 29-30 April 2024.