Publications

Publications by CEER Researchers

U.S. Patent Applications

"Fuel Processor", Xingwu Wang, Bigang Min, Huihui Duan, U.S. Patent # 6,800,386, Oct. 5, 2004.

"Fuel Processor", Xingwu Wang, Bigang Min, Huihui Duan, U.S. Patent # 6,811,907, Nov. 2, 2004.

Related work (not funded by CEER)
"Implantable Fuel Cell", Xingwu Wang, U.S. Patent # 6,503,648 B1, Jan. 7, 2003.

Graduate Theses

Lin Kuang - “Finite element predictions of residual stress relief in two-dimensional cantilever beam”, M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2002. Advisor: W. Hahn

Shengchun Luo - “Detecting and quantifying the evolution of hazardous air pollutants produced during high-temperature manufacturing: A focus on batching of nitrate-containing glasses”, M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2003. Advisor: L. Jones

Bigang Min - “Fuel processor studies”, M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2002. Advisor: X. Wang

Huihui Duan - “Fuel processor for PEM fuel cells”, M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2002. Advisor: X. Wang

Jennifer D. Hawley - “Life cycle assessment of fuel processor power generation system”, M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2002. Advisor: X. Wang

Christine Caughel – “Characterization of clay raw materials”, M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2003. Advisor: W. Carty

Eric Telfeyan – "Understanding issues with using recycled sheet molding compound in bulk molding compound", M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2003. Advisors: R. DeRosa, S. Mayes.

Douglas Rapp – “Photo-induced hydrogen outgassing of glass", Ph. D. thesis, Alfred University, 2004. Advisor: J. Shelby.

Gretchen I. Schwerzler - "Recycling of glaze waste through hydroclone separation", M.S. thesis, Alfred University, 2005. Advisors: W. Carty, D. Earl.

Ashleigh Cooper - "Microarray system for contaminated water analysis", M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2005. Advisors: R. DeRosa, J. Cardinale.

Melodie L. Schmitt - "Preparation of hollow glass microspheres from sol-gel derived glass for photo-induced diffusion of gases", M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2005. Advisor: J. Shelby.

Harlan J. Brown-Shaklee - "Spectral selectivity of enamel coatings for solar-thermal conversion", M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2006. Advisor: D. Edwards.

Ryan Thatcher - "Stabilization of antibody structure for a protein microarray", M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2007. Advisor: R. DeRosa.

Stephen B. Sanford - "Tunneled titanates for environmental remediation and hydrogen generation", M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2008. Advisor: D. Edwards.

John S. Rich - "Separation and purification of hydrogen from mixed gas streams using hollow glass microspheres", M. S. thesis, Alfred University, 2008. Advisor: J. Shelby.

Journal Publications

J. F. Booker, “Increased Water Demands and Limited Water Resources in the Upper Rio Grande.” The Divining Rod, New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute. Aug. 2001.

J. F. Booker and F. Ward. “Restoring Instream Flows Economically: Perspectives from an International River Basin,” in Both Sides of the Border: Transboundary Environmental Management Issues Facing Mexico and the United States, L. Fernandez and R. T. Carson eds. Springer, June 2002.

C. W. Sinton and C. McCarthy, 2002, "Solar-powered water pumping can work in the Northeast", Northeast Dairy Business, April, 54-55.

R.L. DeRosa, E. Telfeyan, G.G. Gaustad, and S.J. Mayes, “Strength and Microscopy Investigation of Unsaturated Polyester BMC reinforced with SMC-recyclate”, Journal of Thermoplastic Composites, v. 18/4, pp. 333-349 (2005).

G. Gaustad, E. Telfeyan, R. L. DeRosa, and J. S. Mayes, “Comprehensive Microstructural Evaluation of E-glass Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites and their Components”, ICCM-14, July 14-18, 2003, San Diego, CA, Composites Manufacturing Assoc. of the Soc. of Manuf. Engineers.

E. Telfeyan, G. Gaustad, R. L. DeRosa, and J. S. Mayes, “Understanding Issues Associated with Using Fiber Length SMC Recyclate in Bulk Molding Compounds with the Aim of Improving their Strengths”, ICCM-14, July 14-18, 2003, San Diego, CA, Composites Manufacturing Assoc. of the Soc. of Manuf. Engineers.

R. Campman, D. Mandich, A. Meier, and R. Fagan, “Surface Preparation of Aluminum Nitride for Metallization”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, vol. 18, no. 6, pp. 877-890, 2003.

D. B. Rapp & J. E. Shelby, “Photo-Induced Hydrogen Outgassing of Glass,”
J. Non-Cryst. Solids 349, 254-59 (2004).

R. L. DeRosa, E. Telfeyan, and J. S. Mayes, “Expanding the Use of Recycled SMC in BMC’s”, Proceedings of GPEC 2004, Society of Plastics Engineers Environmental Division, February 18-19, Detroit, MI.

E. Telfeyan, R. L. DeRosa, and J. S. Mayes, “Current State of Recycling SMC and Similar Materials”, Journal of Thermoplastic Composites, v. 18/3, pp. 219-235 (2005).

A. Cooper, J. Cardinale, R. DeRosa, "Functionalized Glass Surface for Bioapplications",  for publication in the Proceedings of the 107th Annual Meeting & Exposition of The American Ceramic Society, accepted for publication 07/31/05. 

A. Cooper, J. Cardinale, R. DeRosa, “Functionalized Glass Substrate for Microarray Analysis”, Thin Solid Films, 515 [7-8] 4024-31 (2007).

G. I. Schwerzler, “Recycling of Glaze Waste through Hydroclone Separation”, Powder Technology 160 (2005) 135-140.

C. Deitch, A. Crawford, and A. Meier, “Surface Preparation of Aluminum Nitride for Metallization: Effect of Temperature on Surface Reactivity”, Materials and Manufacturing Processes, vol. 20, pp. 863-886, 2005.

M. L. Schmitt, J. E. Shelby and M. M. Hall, “Preparation of Hollow Glass Microspheres from Sol-Gel Derived Glass for Application in Hydrogen Gas Storage”, J. Non-Cryst. Solids 352 (2006) 626-631.

M. J. Snyder, M. G. Mesko, J. E. Shelby, “Volatization of Boron from E-glass Melts”, J. Non-Cryst. Solids 352 (2006) 669-673.

S. T. Misture, "Effects of Hydrogen on the Interactions of Fuel Cell Sealing Glasses with Interconnect Alloys", Powder Diffraction 23 (2), June 2008.

Presentations/Abstracts

J. F. Booker and F. Ward.“Institutional Bottlenecks in an Interstate River Basin: The Rio Grande.” Resource Modeling Association Annual Meeting, Logan, UT. June 27-30, 2001. Based on this presentation, submission of the corresponding paper has been requested by the editor of Natural Resources Modeling, the association’s peer reviewed journal.

C. Pian and C. W. Sinton, 2001, Feasibility Study of Gasification of Hybrid Willow, Innovation in Agriculture Conference, Syracuse, NY, NYS Energy Research and Development Authority.

C. W. Sinton, 2001, Demonstration of Photovoltaic-Powered Water Pumping Systems in New York State, Innovation in Agriculture Conference, Syracuse, NY, NYS Energy Research and Development Authority.

J. F. Booker, “Managing Water Resources: Insights from The Rio Grande and Elsewhere.” Fresno State University, Fresno CA. April 18, 2002.

J. F. Booker, “On Resource and Information Based Economies.” Siena College, Loudonville, NY. March 12, 2002.

J. Dunn, M. M. Hluchy, M, G. McGowan, 2002, Anion and cation dynamics in a partially developed watershed (abstr.), G.S.A. Abstracts with Programs, Annual Meeting, Geological Society of America, 34, p.156.

A. Gardner, M. M. Hluchy, G. McGowan, 2002, Nitrogen dynamics in precipitation, soil moisture, and groundwater in a small watershed (abstr.), G.S.A. Abstracts with Programs, Northeastern Sectional Meeting, Geological Society of America, 34, p. A-14.

C. W. Sinton, 2002, Solar Powered Water Pumping in Support of Sustainable Agriculture, Keene, NH, Ann. Meeting of the Society for Human Ecology.

X. Wang, B. Min, H. Duan, A. J. Peterson, 2002, Modifications of Fuel Processing Techniques for Fuel Cell Applications, Fifth European Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Forum, Proceedings (Joep Huijsmans, ed.), European Fuel Cell Forum, POB 99-CH-5452 Oberrohrdoft/Switzerland (2002). Poster presented at the forum.

J. F. Booker and C. W. Sinton, 2003, Integrating Professional and Curriculum Development Through Classroom Based Research, 14th Annual Teaching Economics Conference: Instruction and Classroom Based Research, February 13-15, 2003, Robert Morris University.

R. L. DeRosa, E.J. Telfeyan, G.G. Gaustad, J.S. Mayes, “Understanding Issues Associated with Using Fiber Length SMC Recyclate in Bulk Molding Compounds with the Aim of Improving their Strengths,” proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-14), Technical Paper EM03-297, San Diego, CA July 2003.

R. L. DeRosa, G.G. Gaustad, E.J. Telfeyan, J.S. Mayes, “Comprehensive Microstructural Evaluation of E-Glass Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites and Their Components”, proceedings of the 14th International Conference on Composite Materials (ICCM-14), San Diego, CA July 2003.

R. L DeRosa, E. Telfeyan, G. Gaustad, S. Mayes, Technical Paper presented at the ICCM Conference in San Diego, California, July 2003

G. Gaustad, “Comprehensive Microstructural Evaluation of E-Glass Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites and Their Components”, 2003 ICCM-14 (International Conference on Composite Materials), San Diego, CA, July 14-18, 2003.

S. Luo and L. E. Jones, 2003, Analysis of Emissions from Nitrate Containing Glasses, Annual Meeting of the American Ceramic Society

C. Pian, C. W. Sinton, T. A. Volk, L. P. Abrahamson, E. H. White, J. Jarnefeld (2003), High-Temperature, Air-Blown Gasification of Willow Wood for Energy Production, proceedings of the 1st International Energy Conversion Engineering Conference (IECEC), in press.

D. B. Rapp and J. E. Shelby, “Photo-Induced Hydrogen Outgassing of Glass,” presented at University Conference on Glass Science, RPI, Troy, NY, August, 2003.

D. B. Rapp and J. E. Shelby, “Photo-Induced Hydrogen Outgassing of Glass,” presented at Am. Ceram. Soc. Fall Meeting of the Glass and Optical Materials Division, Corning, NY, October, 2003.

J. E. Shelby, 16th University Conference on Glass Science: Glasses for High Technology, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY, Aug. 13-15, 2003.

E. Telfeyan, “Improving Strength Properties of Bulk Molding Compounds Containing Recycled Sheet Molding Compounds”, 2003 ICCM-14 (International Conference on Composite Materials), San Diego, CA, July 14-18, 2003.

R. L. DeRosa, E. Telfeyan, S.J. Mayes, “Expanding the Use of Recycled SMC in BMC’s,” proceedings of GPEC 2004, Society of Plastics Engineers Environmental Division, February 18-19 Detroit MI.

D. B. Rapp and J. E. Shelby, “Photo-Induced Hydrogen Outgassing of Glass,” to be published, J. Non-Cryst. Solids, 2004.

D. B. Rapp and J. E. Shelby, “Photo-Induced Hydrogen Outgassing of Glass: An Enabling Technology for a Hydrogen Economy,” to be presented at Am. Ceram. Soc. Annual Meeting, April, 2004 (invited presentation).

M. L. Schmitt, J.E. Shelby and M.M. Hall, “Preparation of Hollow Glass Microspheres from Sol-Gel Derived Glass for Application in Hydrogen Gas Storage,” University Conf. on Glass, Penn State U., June, 2005.

M. L. Schmitt, J.E. Shelby and M.M. Hall, “Preparation of Hollow Glass Microspheres from Sol-Gel Derived Glass for Application in Hydrogen Gas Storage,” Am. Ceramic Soc. Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, April, 2005.

K. Stallone, E. I. Henriques, J. S. White, S. T. Misture, “Crystallization and Stability of Glass Sealants for Planar SOFCs”, Mat. Sci. & Tech. 2006 Conf. & Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH, Oct. 15-19, 2006.

M. D. Dolan, J. S. White, E. I. Henriques, K. B. Stallone, S. T. Misture, “High-temperature Diffraction to Develop Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Sealing Glasses”, 55th Annual Denver X-ray Conference, Denver, CO, Aug. 7-11, 2006.

F. C. Raszewski, M. M. Hall, J. E. Shelby, “Hollow Glass Microspheres for Hydrogen Storage”, Mat. Sci. & Tech. 2006 Conf. & Exhibition, Cincinnati, OH, Oct. 15-19, 2006.

S. B. Sanford, J. W. Amoroso, D. D. Edwards, “Screening of Tunneled Titanate Photocatalysts for Environmental Remediation and Hydrogen Generation”, Fall Mtg., Materials Res. Soc., Boston, MA, 2006.

J. S. Rich and J. E. Shelby,  “Recovery and Purification of Hydrogen From Mixed Gas Streams via Absorption into Hollow Glass Microspheres”, Am. Ceram. Soc. GOMD Conf., Rochester, NY, May 21, 2007.

Harlan J. Brown-Shaklee, University of Missouri-Rolla; William M. Carty and Doreen D. Edwards, Alfred University, “Spectral Selectivity of Thin Enamels for Solar-thermal Conversion”, MS&T’07, Detroit, MI, Sept. 16-20, 2007.

J. S. Rich and J. E. Shelby, “Diffusion in Hollow Glass Microspheres for the Recovery and Purification of Hydrogen from H2/Ar and H2/CO2 Gas Streams”, MS&T Conference, Detroit, Michigan, September 20, 2007.

R. L. DeRosa, “Assessing the Role of Magnesium in Magnesium-Rich Coatings”, ICE 2007, Toronto, Ont., Canada, Oct. 3-5, 2007.

J. S. Rich and J. E. Shelby, “Separation of Hydrogen from Mixed Gas Streams using Hollow Glass Microspheres”, presented at Materials Innovations in an Emerging Hydrogen Economy, Conf., Cocoa Beach, FL, February 24-28, 2008.

J. S. Rich and J. E. Shelby, “Inorganic Membranes for the Recovery and Purification of Hydrogen from Mixed Gas Streams”, presented at ACerS GOMD Conf., Tucson, AZ, May 21, 2008.

J. S. Rich and J. E. Shelby, “ Gas Separation using Hollow Glass Microspheres”, poster presented at Scholes Poster Session, Alfred, NY, March 27, 2008.

J. Kelly, "Microwave sintered silicon nitride - ZrO2 Composite”, poster presented at 2nd Int’l Symposium on SiAlONs and Non-Oxides, 2-5 December 2007 in Ise-Shima, Mie, Japan.

CEER is funded in large part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

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