2022
Adhesion of Silica and Block Copolymer Toughened Epoxy Composites
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.2c00948
V. Pang, Z. J. Thompson, G. D. Joly, F. S. Bates, L. F. Francis, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, In press
RhNi/CeO2 catalytic activation of alumina open cell foams by dip-spin coating for the CO2 methanation of biogas
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2022.128563
SR. Balzarotti, G. D. Ferrante, C. Italiano, L. F. Francis, A. Vita, C. Cristiani, Li. Pino, (2022) 141, 128563.
The colloidal nature of complex fluids enhances bacterial motility
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04509-3
S. Kamdar, S. Shin, P. Leishangthem, L. F. Francis, X. Xu and X. Cheng, Nature 2022, 603 (7903), 819–823.
Band Gap Tuning of Films of Undoped ZnO Nanocrystals by Removal of Surface Groups
https://doi.org/10.3390/nano12030565
C. Zhang, Q. Tu, L. F. Francis and U. R. Kortshagen, Nanomaterials (2022), 12(3), 565
Capillary flow of evaporating liquid solutions in open rectangular microchannels
https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2022.140
P. Kolliopoulos, K. S. Jochem, L. F. Francis and S. Kumar, Journal of Fluid Mechanics 2022, Volume 938, 10 May A22.
2021
Solution-based, additive fabrication of flush metal conductors in plastic substrates by printing and plating in two-level capillary channels
https://doi-org/10.1088/2058-8585/ac298a
K. S. Jochem, P. Kolliopoulos, C. D. Frisbie, and L. F. Francis, Flexible and Printed Electronics, 6(4):045005 (2021).
Contact line dynamics in curtain coating of non-Newtonian liquids
https://doi-org/10.1063/5.0064467
A. M. Karim, W. J. Suszynski, S. Pujari, L. F. Francis, and M. S. Carvalho , "Contact line dynamics in curtain coating of non-Newtonian liquids", Physics of Fluids 33, 103103 (2021)
Block Copolymer and Nanosilica-Modified Epoxy Nanocomposites
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.1c00619
V. Pang, Z. J. Thompson, G. D. Joly, L. F. Francis, F. S. Bates, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 3 (2021) 4156-4167.
Roll-to-roll micromolding of UV curable coatings
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11998-021-00467-z
Y. Du, K. S. Jochem, N. Tharkal, A. V. McCormick and L. F. Francis, J Coat Technol Res 18, (2021) 627–639
Capillary-flow dynamics in open rectangular microchannels
https://doi.org/10.1017/jfm.2020.986
Kolliopoulos, P., Jochem, K., Johnson, D., Suszynski, W., Francis, L., & Kumar, S. (2021). Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 911, A32 (2021)
2020
Self-Aligned Capillarity-Assisted Printing of High Aspect Ratio Flexible Metal Conductors: Optimizing Ink Flow, Plating, and Mechanical Adhesion
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.0c03081
Krystopher S. Jochem, Panayiotis Kolliopoulos, Fazel Zare Bidoky, Yan Wang, Satish Kumar, C. Daniel Frisbie, and Lorraine F. Francis
Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2020 59 (51), 22107-22122
Cavity filling with shear-thinning liquids
https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevFluids.5.054003
Jyun-Ting Wu, Lorraine F. Francis, Marcio S. Carvalho, and Satish Kumar, Phys. Rev. Fluids 5, (2020) 054003
Inkjet-Printed, Self-Aligned Organic Schottky Diodes on Imprinted Plastic Substrates
https://doi.org/10.1088/2058-8585/ab670a
M. Cao, W-J. Hyun, L. F. Francis, and C. D. Frisbie, Flex. Print. Electron. 5 (2020) 015006
Poly(methyl methacrylate) Films with High Concentrations of Silicon Quantum Dots for Visibly Transparent Luminescent Solar Concentrators
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b22903
S. K. E. Hill, R. Connell, J. Held, C. Peterson, L. F. Francis, M. A. Hillmyer, V. E. Ferry and U. Kortshagen, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 12 (2020) 4572−4578.
Adhesion Strength of Block Copolymer Toughened Epoxy on Aluminum
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsapm.9b00909
V. Pang, Z. J. Thompson, G. D. Joly, F. S. Bates, L. F. Francis, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2 (2020) 464-474.
Delaying Breakup and Avoiding Air Entrainment in Curtain Coating using a Two-Layer Liquid Structure
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2019.115376
A. M. Karim, W. J. Suszynski, S.Pujari, L. F. Francis, M. S. Carvalho, Chemical Engineering Science 213 (2020) 115376
2019
Effect of Rheological Properties of Shear Thinning Liquids on Curtain Stability
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnnfm.2018.11.009
A. M. Karim, W. Suszynski, W. B. Griffin, S. Pujari, L. F. Francis, M. S. Carvalho, J. Non-Newtonian Fluid Mech, 263 (2019) 69-76.
Near-IR Sintering of Conductive Silver Nanoparticle Ink with In Situ Resistance Measurement
https://doi-org.ezp1.lib.umn.edu/10.1007/s11998-019-00268-5
D. J. Keller, K. S. Jochem, W. J Suszynski, and L. F. Francis. J Coat Technol Res 16 (2019) 1699–1705.
Capillary Flow with Evaporation in Open Rectangular Microchannels
https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b00226
P Kolliopoulos, K. S. Jochem, R. K. Lade Jr., L. F. Francis and S. Kumar. Langmuir 35 (2019) 8131-8143.
Integrating 3D Printing and CAD into a Materials Science and Engineering Curriculum
https://peer.asee.org/32980
L. F. Francis and M. Manno (2019, June), Paper presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Tampa, Florida.
Engaging First-Year Students with a Hands-On Course using Student-Driven Projects
https://peer.asee.org/32718
L. F. Francis, D. J. Orser, K. Bazargan, S. Mantell, J. M. Feinberg, and R. J. Holmes, (2019, June), Paper presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Tampa, Florida.
Sustainable Near UV-curable Acrylates Based on Natural Phenolics for Stereolithography 3D Printing
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2019/PY/C8PY01652F#!divAbstract
R. Ding, Y. Du , R. B. Goncalves, L. F. Francis and T. M. Reineke , Polym. Chem., 10 (2019) 1067-1077.
Combined dip-coating/spin-coating depositions on ceramic honeycomb monoliths for structured catalysts preparation
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0920586118308605?via%3Dihub
R. Balzarotti, C. Cristiani and L. F. Francis, Catalysis Today, 334 (2019) 90 - 95 (2019)
2018
High-Resolution, High-Aspect-Ratio Printed and Plated Metal Conductors Utilizing Roll-to-Roll Microscale UV Imprinting with Prototype Imprinting Stamps
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.iecr.8b03619
K. Jochem, W. Suszynski, C. D. Frisbie and L. F. Francis, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 57 (2018)16335–16346.
Self-Aligned Inkjet Printing of Resistors and Low-Pass RC Filters on Roll-to-Roll Imprinted Plastics with Resistances Ranging from 10 to 106 Ω
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2058-8585/aaeb6c/meta
M. Cao, K. Jochem, W-J. Hyun, L. F. Francis, and C. D. Frisbie, Flex. Print. Electron. 3 (2018) 045003.
Open-channel microfluidic diodes based on two-tier junctions
https://aip.scitation.org/doi/10.1063/1.5053917
W. J. Hyun, S. Kumar, L. F. Francis, and C. D. Frisbie,, Appl. Phys. Lett. 113 (2018) 193701.
Effect of Viscoelasticity on Stability of Liquid Curtain
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0377025717305554?via%3Dihub
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0377025717305554?via%3Dihub
A. M. Karim, W. Suszynski, W. B. Griffin, S. Pujari, L. F. Francis, and M. S. Carvalho. J. Non-Newtonian Fluid Mech, 257 (2018) 83-94
Capillary Coatings: Flow and Drying Dynamics in Open Microchannels
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.langmuir.8b00811
Robert K. Lade, Jr., Krystopher S. Jochem, Christopher W. Macosko, and Lorraine F. Francis. Langmuir (2018).
Influence of the drying conditions on the particle distribution in particle-filled polymer films: Predictive simulation
of the particle distribution during drying
S. Baesch, K. Price, P. Scharfer, W. Schabel, and L. F. Francis. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification 123 (2018) 138-147.
2017
Measurements of Stress Development in Latex Coatings
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-51627-1
K. Price, W. Wu, A. V. McCormick, L. F. Francis. pp. 225-240 in Protective Coatings: Film Formation and Properties (M. Wen Ed.) Springer (2017).
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-51627-1
K. Price, W. Wu, A. V. McCormick, L. F. Francis. pp. 225-240 in Protective Coatings: Film Formation and Properties (M. Wen Ed.) Springer (2017).
Cryo-SEM: Revealing Microstructure Development in Drying Coatings
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-51627-1
K. Price, A. V. McCormick, and L. F. Francis. pp. 137-152 in Protective Coatings: Film Formation and Properties (M. Wen Ed.) Springer (2017).
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-51627-1
K. Price, A. V. McCormick, and L. F. Francis. pp. 137-152 in Protective Coatings: Film Formation and Properties (M. Wen Ed.) Springer (2017).
Magnetic Microrheology for Characterization of Viscosity in Coatings
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-51627-1
D. J. Castro, J. O. Song, R. K. Lade and L. F. Francis. pp. 115-136 in Protective Coatings: Film Formation and Properties (M. Wen Ed.) Springer (2017).
https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-51627-1
D. J. Castro, J. O. Song, R. K. Lade and L. F. Francis. pp. 115-136 in Protective Coatings: Film Formation and Properties (M. Wen Ed.) Springer (2017).
Dynamics of Capillary-Driven Flow in 3D Printed Open Microchannels
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b04506
R. K. Lade, E. Hippchen, C. W. Macosko, and L. F. Francis. Langmuir 33 (2017) 2949−2964.
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.langmuir.6b04506
R. K. Lade, E. Hippchen, C. W. Macosko, and L. F. Francis. Langmuir 33 (2017) 2949−2964.
Effect of viscosity on liquid curtain stability
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aic.16015/abstract
A. M. Karim, W. J. Suszynski, L. F. Francis, M. S. Carvalho. AIChE Journal, published online Nov 2017.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aic.16015/abstract
A. M. Karim, W. J. Suszynski, L. F. Francis, M. S. Carvalho. AIChE Journal, published online Nov 2017.
Copper-Zinc-Tin-Sulfide Thin Films via Annealing of Ultrasonic Spray Deposited Nanocrystal Coatings
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.7b04414
B. A. Williams, N. D. Trejo, A. Wu, C. S. Holgate, L. F. Francis and E. S. Aydil. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9 (2017) 18865-18871.
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.7b04414
B. A. Williams, N. D. Trejo, A. Wu, C. S. Holgate, L. F. Francis and E. S. Aydil. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9 (2017) 18865-18871.
Scalable, Self-Aligned Printing of Flexible Graphene Micro-Supercapacitors
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aenm.201700285
W. J. Hyun, E. Secor, C-H, Kim, M. C. Hersam, L. F. Francis and C. D. Frisbie. Adv. Energy Mater. 7 (2017) 1700285.
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aenm.201700285
W. J. Hyun, E. Secor, C-H, Kim, M. C. Hersam, L. F. Francis and C. D. Frisbie. Adv. Energy Mater. 7 (2017) 1700285.
ZnO Nanocrystal Networks Near the Insulator-Metal Transition: Tuning Contact Radius and Electron Density with Intense Pulsed Light
B. L. Greenberg, Z. L. Robinson, K. V. Reich, C. Gorynski, B. N. Voigt, L. F. Francis, B. I. Shklovskii, E. S. Aydil, and U. R. Kortshagen. Nano Letters, 17 (2017) 4634-4642.
Modulus and Surface-Energy-Tunable Thiol-ene for UV Micromolding of Coatings
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.7b06339
Y. Du, J. Xu, J. D. Sakizadeh, D. G. Weiblen, A. V. McCormick and L. F. Francis. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9 (2017) 24976-24986.
Y. Du, J. Xu, J. D. Sakizadeh, D. G. Weiblen, A. V. McCormick and L. F. Francis. ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 9 (2017) 24976-24986.
High-Resolution Transfer Printing of Graphene Lines for Fully Printed, Flexible Electronics
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.7b03795
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.7b03795
D. Song, A. Mahajan, E. B. Secor, M. C. Hersam, L. F. Francis, C. D. Frisbie. ACS Nano 11 (2017) 7431-7439.
Spin coating deposition on complex geometry substrates: Influence of operative parameters
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0257897217310137?via%3Dihub
R. Balzarotti, C. Cristiani and L. F. Francis. Surface and Coatings Technology, 330 (2017) 1-9.
R. Balzarotti, C. Cristiani and L. F. Francis. Surface and Coatings Technology, 330 (2017) 1-9.
Effect of Nanocrystal Size and Carbon on Grain Growth During Annealing of Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide Nanocrystal Coatings
B. A. Williams, M. A. Smeaton, C. S. Holgate, N. D. Trejo, L. F. Francis and E. S. Aydil. Chemistry of Materials (2017).
Effect of particle size distribution on stress development and microstructure of particulate coatings
Y. Wu and L. F. Francis. Journal of Coatings Tech Research, 14 (2017) 455–465.
Pulsed irradiation for high-throughput curing applications
Y. Du, B. A. Williams, L. F. Francis and A. V. McCormick. Progress in Organic Coatings. 104 (2017) 104-109.
Dynamic self-assembly of charged colloidal strings and walls in simple fluid flows
Y. Abe, B. Zhang, L. Gordillo, A. M. Karim, L. F. Francis and X. Cheng. Soft Matter. 13 (2017) 1681-1692.
2016
Printed, Self-Aligned Side-Gate Organic Transistors with a Sub-5 µm Gate–Channel Distance on Imprinted Plastic Substrates
W. J. Hyun, F. Z. Bidoky, S. B. Walker, J. A. Lewis, L. F. Francis, and C. D. Frisbie. Advanced Electronic Materials. 7 NOV 2016
Synergistic Toughening of Epoxy Modified by Graphene and Block Copolymer Micelles
T. Li, S. Siyao, A. Stein, L. Francis and F. Bates. Macromolecules. 49 (2016) 9507-9520.
Intense pulsed light annealing of copper zinc tin sulfide nanocrystal coatings
B. A. Williams, M. A. Smeaton, C. S. Holgate, N. D. Trejo, L. F. Francis and E. S. Aydil. J. Vac. Sci and Tech. A, 34 (2016)
Engineering superior toughness in commercially viable block copolymer modified epoxy resin
T. Li, M. J. Heinzer, L. Francis and F. Bates, J. Polymer Sci. Part B, 54 (2016) 189-204.
Toughening Glassy Poly(lactide) with Block Copolymer Micelles
T. Li, J. Zhang, D. Schneiderman, L. Francis and F. Bates. ACS Macro Letters. 5(2016) 359–364.
2015
All-Printed, Foldable Organic Thin-Film Transistors on Glassine Paper
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/adma.201503478
W. J. Hyun, E. Secor, G. Rojas, M. C. Hersam, L. F. Francis and C. D. Frisbie. Adv. Mater. 27 (2015) 7058-7064.
W. J. Hyun, E. Secor, G. Rojas, M. C. Hersam, L. F. Francis and C. D. Frisbie. Adv. Mater. 27 (2015) 7058-7064.
Wettability Contrast Gravure Printing
H. Zhang, A. Ramm, S. Lim, W. Xie, B. Y. Ahn, W. Xu, A. Mahajan, W. J. Suszynski, C. Kim, J. A. Lewis, C. D. Frisbie and L. F. Francis, "Wettability Contrast Gravure Printing," Adv. Mater. 27 (2015) 7420-7425.
Engineering Superior Toughness in Commercially Viable Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy Resin
T.Li, M.J. Heinzer, L.F. Francis, and F.S. Bates. J. Poly. Sci. Part B 54 (2015) 189-204.
A Self-Aligned Strategy for Printed Electronics: Exploiting Capillary Flow on Microstructured Plastic Surfaces
A. Mahajan, W.J. Hyun, S. Walker, J.A. Lewis, C.D. Frisbie, and L.F. Francis. Advanced Electronic Materials 1 (2015) 1500137.
Screen Printing of Highly Loaded Silver Inks on Plastic Substrates Using Silicon Stencils
W.J. Hyun, S. Lim, B. Ahn, J.A. Lewis, C.D. Frisbie, and L.F. Francis. 7 (2015) 12619-12624.
Formation of Copper Zinc Tin Sulfide Thin Films from Colloidal Nanocrystal Dispersions via Aerosol Jet Printing and Compaction
B. Williams, A. Mahajan, M. Smeaton, C. Hollgate, E.S. Aydil, and L.F. Francis. 7 (2015) 11526-11535.
Oriented MFI Membrances by Gel-less Secondary Growth of Sub-100 nm MFI-nanosheet Seed Layers
K.V. Agrawal, B. Topuz, T..C.T. Pham, N. Sauer, N. Rangnekar, H. Zhang, K. Narasimharao, S. Basahel, L.F. Francis, C.W. Macosko, S. Al-Thabaiti, M. Tsapatsis, K.B. Yoon. Advanced Materials 27 (2015) 11526-11535.
Deformation Processes in Block Copolymer Toughened Epoxies
C. Declet-Perez, L.F. Francis, and F.S. Bates, "Deformation Processes in Block Copolymer Toughened Epoxies," Macromolecules 48 (2015) 3672-3684.
Water-Based Coatings for 3D Printed Parts
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11998-015-9710-3
J. Zhu, J. Chen, R.K. Lade Jr., and L.F. Francis,"Water-Based Coatings for 3D Printed Parts," Journal of Coating Technology and Research 12 (2015) 889-897.
Water-Based Coatings for 3D Printed Parts
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11998-015-9710-3
J. Zhu, J. Chen, R.K. Lade Jr., and L.F. Francis,"Water-Based Coatings for 3D Printed Parts," Journal of Coating Technology and Research 12 (2015) 889-897.
Evaluating Sag Resistance with a Multinotched Applicator: Correlation with Surface Flow Measurements and Practical Recommendations
R.K. Lade Jr., A.D. Musliner, C.W. Macosko, and L.F. Francis,"Evaluating Sag Resistance with a Multinotched Applicator: Correlation with Surface Flow Measurements and Practical Recommendations," Journal of Coating Technology and Research 12 (2015) 809-817.
Sag in Drying Coatings: Prediction and Real Time Measurement with Particle Tracking
R.K. Lade Jr., J.-O. Song, A.D. Musliner, B.A. Williams, S. Kumar, C.W. Macosko, and L.F. Francis,"Sag in Drying Coatings: Prediction and Real Time Measurement with Particle Tracking," Progress in Organic Coatings 86 (2015) 49-58.
Stress Development in Hard Particle Coatings in the Absence of Lateral Drying
K. Price, Y. Wu, A.V. McCormick, and L.F. Francis,"Stress Development in Hard Particle Coatings in the Absence of Lateral Drying," Journal of the American Ceramic Society 98 (2015) 2214-2222.
Correction: https://doi.org/10.1111/jace.17033
High-Resolution, High-Aspect Ratio Conductive Wires Embedded in Plastic Substrates
A. Mahajan, W.J. Hyun, S. Walker, J.A. Lewis, L.F. Francis, and C.D. Frisbie,"High-Resolution, High-Aspect Ratio Conductive Wires Embedded in Plastic Substrates," ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 7 (2015) 1841-1847.
High-Resolution Patterning of Graphene by Screen Printing with a Silicon Stencil for Highly Flexible Printed Electronics
W.J. Hyun, E. Secor, M.C. Hersam, C.D. Frisbie, and L.F. Francis, "High-Resolution Patterning of Graphene by Screen Printing with a Silicon Stencil for Highly Flexible Printed Electronics," Advanced Materials 27 (2015) 105-115.
2014
Stress Development and Film Formation in Multiphase Composite Latexes
K. Price, W. Wu, K. Wood, S. Kong, A.V. McCormick, and L.F. Francis, “Stress Development and Film Formation in Multiphase Composite Latexes,” Journal of Coating Technology and Research, 11 [6] (2014) 827-839.
Effect of Block Copolymer Concentration and Core Composition On Toughening Epoxies
E. M. Redline, C. Declet-Perez, F. S. Bates, and L. F. Francis, “Effect of Block Copolymer Concentration and Core Composition On Toughening Epoxies,” Polymer, 55 [16] (2014) 4172-4181.
Microstructure Evolution and Crystal Growth In Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films Formed By Annealing Colloidal Nanocrystal Coatings
B. D. Chernomordik, A. E. Béland, D. D. Deng, L. F. Francis, and E. S. Aydil, “Microstructure Evolution and Crystal Growth In Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films Formed By Annealing Colloidal Nanocrystal Coatings,” Chemistry of Materials, 26 (2014) 3191-3201.
Gravure printing of graphene for large-area flexible electronics
E. B. Secor, S. Lim, H. Zhang, C. D. Frisbie, L. F. Francis and M. C. Hersam, “Gravure printing of graphene for large-area flexible electronics,” Advanced Materials, 26 (2014) 4533-4538.
Microstructure and Performance of Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy Coatings
T. Li, M. Heinzer, E. M. Redline, F. Zuo, F. S. Bates, and L. F. Francis, “Microstructure and Performance of Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy Coatings,” Progress in Organic Coatings, 77 (2014) 1145-1154.
Facile Method for Fabricating Flexible Substrates with Embedded, Printed Silver Lines
A. Mahajan, L. F. Francis, and C. D. Frisbie “Facile Method for Fabricating Flexible Substrates with Embedded, Printed Silver Lines,” ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 6 (2014) 1306-1312.
2013
Cavitation in Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy Revealed by In Situ Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering
C. Declet-Perez, L.F. Francis and F.S. Bates , "Cavitation in Block Copolymer Modified Epoxy Revealed by In Situ Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering," ACS Macro Letters, 2, 939-943 (2013).
A Raman spectroscopic method to find binder distribution in electrodes during drying
H. Hagiwara, W.J. Suszynski and L. F. Francis, "A Raman spectroscopic method to find binder distribution in electrodes during drying," Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 11, 11-17, (2013).
Magnetic Microrheology of Block Copolymer Solutions
J. C. Kim, M. A. Hillmyer and L. F. Francis, “Magnetic Microrheology of Block Copolymer Solutions,” ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 5, 11877–11883, (2013).
Thermally Induced Delay and Reversal of Liquid Film Dewetting on Chemically Patterned Surfaces
S. K. Kalpathy, L. F. Francis, S. Kumar, "Thermally Induced Delay and Reversal of Liquid Film Dewetting on Chemically Patterned Surfaces," Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 408, 212-219 (2013).
Optimization of Aerosol Jet Printing for High Resolution, High Aspect Ratio Silver Lines
A. Mahajan, C.D. Frisbie and L.F. Francis, "Optimization of Aerosol Jet Printing for High Resolution, High Aspect Ratio Silver Lines", Applied Materials and Interfaces, 5, 4856-4864 (2013).
Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystal dispersions in polar liquids
B. S. Tosun , B. D. Chernomordik , A. A. Gunawan , B. Williams , K. A. Mkhoyan , L. F. Francis and E. S. Aydil, "Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystal dispersions in polar liquids", Chemical Communications, 49, 3549-3551,(2013)
Solution–processable exfoliated zeolite nanosheets purified by density gradient centrifugation
K. Varoon Agrawal, B. Topuz, M. Navarro, Z. Jiang, K. Nguenkam, B. Elyassi, L. F. Francis, Michael Tsapatsis, "Solution–processable exfoliated zeolite nanosheets purified by density gradient centrifugation", AIChE Journal,59,3458-3467, (2013)
Process limits in two-layer reverse roll transfer
M. Sasaki, W. J. Suszynski, M. S. Carvalho, L. F. Francis, "Process limits in wo-layer reverse roll transfer", Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 10, 485-492 (2013).
Depthwise Viscosity Gradients in UV Cured Epoxy Coatings
J-O. Song, A. V. McCormick and L. F. Francis, “Depthwise Viscosity Gradients in UV Cured Epoxy Coatings,” Macromolecular Materials and Engineering 298,145-152,(2012).
2012
Effects of Freezing and Thawing on the Microstructure of Latex Paints
M. Mittala, J. A. Roper III, C. L. Jackson, G. G. Monaghan, L. F. Francis, "Effects of freezing and thawing on the microstructure of latex paints", Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 392, 183-193 (2012)
Thin-film models of liquid displacement on chemically patterned surfaces for lithographic printing processes
S. Kalpathy, L. F. Francis and S. Kumar, "Thin-film models of liquid displacement on chemically patterned surfaces for lithographic printing processes", Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 383[1], 155-166 (2012).
Drying and cracking of soft latex coatings
C. Roberts and L. F. Francis. Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, 10,441-451 (2012).
CryoSEM Investigation of Latex Coatings Dried in Walled Substrates
K. Price, A. V. McCormick and L. F. Francis, "Cryo-SEM Investigation of Edge Geometry Effects on the Microstructure Development of Drying Latex Coatings", Langmuir, 28[28], 10329–10333 (2012).
Coating of Open Cell Foams
H. Zhang, W. Suszynski, K. V. Agrawal, M. Tsapatsis, S. H. Al Hashimi, and L. F. Francis, "Coating of Open Cell Foams", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 51[27], 9250-9259 (2012).
Role of localized network damage in block copolymer toughened epoxies
C. Declet-Perez, E M. Redline, L. F. Francis, and F. S. Bates, “Role of localized network damage in block copolymer toughened epoxies,” ACS Macro Letters, 1, 338−342 (2012).
2011
Coating process regimes in particulate film Production by forced-convection-assisted drag-out
D. D. Brewer, T. Shibuta, L. Francis, S. Kumar, and M. Tsapatsis, "Coating process regimes in particulate film Production by forced-convection-assisted drag-out", Langmuir, 27, 11660-11670 (2011).
Dispersible Exfoliated Zeolite Nanosheets and Their Application as a Selective Membrane
K. Varoon, X. Zhang, B. Elyassi, D. Brewer, M. Gettel, S. Kumar, J. A. Lee, S. Maheshwari, A. Mittal, C.-Y.Sung, M. Cococcioni, L. F. Francis, A. V. McCormick, A. Mkhoyan and M. Tsapatsis “Dispersible Exfoliated Zeolite Nanosheets and Their Application as a Selective Membrane,” Science, 334, 72-75 (2011).
Effect of soluble polymer binder on particle distribution in a drying particulate coating
F. S. Buss, K. Crawford, C. C. Roberts, K. Peters, and L. F. Francis, "Effect of Soluble Polymer Binder on Particle Distribution in a Drying Particulate Coating", J. Colloid and Interface Sci., 359, 112-120 (2011).
Radical-cured block copolymer-modified thermosets
E. M . Redline, L. F. Francis, and F. S. Bates, "Radical-cured block copolymer-modified thermosets", Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics, 49, 540-550 (2011).
2010
Dip coating of charged colloidal suspensions onto substrates with patterned wettability: Coating regime maps
T. D. Reynolds, S. K. Kalpathy, S. Kumar, and L. F. Francis, "Dip coating of charged colloidal suspensions onto substrates with patterned wettability: Coating regime maps", J. Colloid and Interface Sci., 352, 202-210 (2010).
Magnetic Microrheometer for In-Situ Characterization of Coating Viscosity
J-O. Song, R. M. Henry, R. M. Jacobs, and L. F. Francis, "Magnetic Microrheometer for In-Situ Characterization of Coating Viscosity", Rev. of Scientific Instruments, 81, 093903 (2010).
Shear-Induced Suppression of Rupture in Two-Layer Thin Liquid Films
S. Kalpathy, L. F. Francis and S. Kumar, "Shear-Induced Suppression of Rupture in Two-Layer Thin Liquid Films", J. Colloid and Interface Sci., 348, 271-279 (2010).
Shear Induced Removal of Calcium Carbonate Scale From Polypropylene and Copper Tubes
M. Royer, J. H. Davidson, L. F. Francis, S. M. Mantell, "Shear Induced Removal of Calcium Carbonate Scale From Polypropylene and Copper Tubes," J. Solar Energy Eng., 132, 011013 (2010).
Salt Whisker Formation on Porous Coatings
H. Zhang, Z. Wu, and L. F. Francis, "Salt Whisker Formation on Porous Coatings", Langmuir, 26, 2847-2856 (2010).
Drying Regime Maps for Particulate Coatings
C. M. Cardinal, Y. D. Jung, K. H. Ahn and L. F. Francis, "Drying regime maps for particulate coatings," AIChE Journal, 56[11], 2769-2780 (2010).
Structure and Property Development during Solidification of VOC Compliant Automotive Refinish Clearcoats
K. Jindal, D. Bhattacharya, L. F. Francis, A. V. McCormick, L. T. Germinario, and C. Williams, "Structure and Property Development during Solidification of VOC Compliant Automotive Refinish Clearcoats", Prog. Org. Coatings, 67, 296-301 (2010).
Effect of Water Chemistry on Calcium Carbonate Deposition on Metal and Polymer Surfaces
Z. Wu, J. H. Davidson and L. F. Francis, "Effect of Water Chemistry on Calcium Carbonate Deposition on Metal and Polymer Surfaces", J. Colloid and Interface Sci., 343, 176-187 (2010).
2009
Drying and Collapse of Hollow Latex
C. M. Cardinal, L. E. Scriven, and L. F. Francis, "Drying and Collapse of Hollow Latex", J. Coatings Tech. Res, 6, 457-459 (2009).
Scale Formation on Polypropylene and Copper Tubes during Open-loop Exposure to Mildly Supersaturated Potable Water
Z. Wu, L. F. Francis, and J. H. Davidson, "Scale Formation on Polypropylene and Copper Tubes during Open-loop Exposure to Mildly Supersaturated Potable Water", Solar Energy, 83, 636-645 (2009).
2008
An Analysis of Starburst Defects
V. R. Reichart, S. K. Basu, L. F. Francis, A. V. McCormick, and, L. E. Scriven, "An Analysis of Starburst Defects", Progress in Organic Coatings, 63, 33-37 (2008).
Ceramic Nanoparticle/Monodisperse Latex Coatings
H. Luo, C. M. Cardinal, L. E. Scriven, L. F. Francis, "Ceramic Nanoparticle/Monodisperse Latex Coatings", Langmuir, 24, 5552-5561 (2008).
2007
Silica Dispersions in Homopolymer vs. Block Copolymer
Q. Lan, L. F. Francis and F. S. Bates, "Silica Dispersions in Homopolymer vs. Block Copolymer", J. Polm. Sci., B, 45, 2284 - 2299 (2007).
Conductive coatings and composites from latex-based dispersions
L. F. Francis, J. C. Grunlan, J. Sun and W. W. Gerberich, "Conductive coatings and composites from latex-based dispersions", Colloids and Surfaces A, 311, 48-54 (2007).
Cryo-sem studies of latex/ceramic nanoparticle coating microstructure development
H. Luo, L. E. Scriven and L. F. Francis, "Cryo-sem studies of latex/ceramic nanoparticle coating microstructure development", Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 316, 500-509 (2007).
Modeling depth-wise gradient in curing and skin formation in wrinkling coatings
S. K. Basu, J. A. Chung, L. F. Francis, A. V. McCormick and L. E. Scriven, "Modeling depth-wise gradient in curing and skin formation in wrinkling coatings", Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 46, 3358-3365 (2007).
Transparent, conductive polymer blend coatings from latex-based dispersions
J. Sun, W. W. Gerberich and L. F. Francis, "Transparent, conductive polymer blend coatings from latex-based dispersions," Progress in Organic Coatings, 59, 115-121 (2007).
2006
Thermal and Material Characterization of Immersed Heat Exchangers for Solar Domestic Hot Water
J. H. Davidson, S. Mantell and L. F. Francis, "Thermal and Material Characterization of Immersed Heat Exchangers for Solar Domestic Hot Water," Advances in Solar Energy, 17, 99-129 (2006).
Calcium Carbonate Formation on Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PP-r)
P. Sanft, L. F. Francis and J. H. Davidson, "Calcium Carbonate Formation on Cross-Linked Polyethylene (PEX) and Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PP-r)", J. Solar Energy Engineering, 128, 251-254 (2006).
Microstructure Evolution in Dry Cast Cellulose Acetate Membranes by Cryo-SEM,
S. Prakash, L. F. Francis and L. E. Scriven, "Microstructure Evolution in Dry Cast Cellulose Acetate Membranes by Cryo-SEM", Journal of Membrane Science, 283[1-2], 328-338 (2006).
2005
Wrinkling of a Two-Layer Polymeric Coating
S. K. Basu, A. Bergstresser, L. F. Francis, L. E. Scriven and A. V. McCormick, "Wrinkling of a Two-Layer Polymeric Coating", Journal of Applied Physics, 98, 063507 (2005).
Scaling in Polymer Tubes Used in Solar Water Heating Systems
Y. Wang, J. H. Davidson and L. F. Francis, "Scaling in Polymer Tubes Used in Solar Water Heating Systems", Journal of Solar Energy Engineering, 127, 3-14 (2005)
Wrinkling of Epoxy Powder Coatings
S. K. Basu, L. E. Scriven, L. F. Francis, A. V. McCormick, and V. R. Reichart, "Wrinkling of Epoxy Powder Coatings," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 98, 116-129 (2005).
Mechanism of Wrinkle Formation in Curing Coatings
S. K. Basu, L. E. Scriven, L. F. Francis, and A. V. McCormick, "Mechanism of Wrinkle Formation in Curing Coatings", Progress in Organic Coatings, 53, 1-15 (2005).
Mechanical Properties of Polymer-Ceramic Nanocomposite Coatings by Nanoindentation
J. Sun, L. F. Francis, and W. W. Gerberich, "Mechanical Properties of Polymer-Ceramic Nanocomposite Coatings by Nanoindentation," Polymer Engineering and Science, 45, 207-216 (2005).
Apatite Converted from 3-D Ordered Macroporous Sol-Gel Bioactive Glass (3DOM-BG)
K. Zhang, H. Yan, A. Stein and L. F. Francis, "Apatite Converted from 3-D Ordered Macroporous Sol-Gel Bioactive Glass (3DOM-BG)," Journal of American Ceramic Society, 88, 587-592 (2005).
A/W Bioactive Glass Particles in HEPES Solution
K. Zhang, D. C. Bell and L. F. Francis, "A/W Bioactive Glass Particles in HEPES Solution," Proceedings to Bioceramics, 17, Key Engineering Materials, 284-286, 501-504 (2005).
2004
Aqueous Latex/Ceramic Nanoparticle Dispersions: Colloidal Stability and Coating Properties
J. Sun, B. V. Velamakanni, W. W. Gerberich, and L. F. Francis, "Aqueous Latex/Ceramic Nanoparticle Dispersions: Colloidal Stability and Coating Properties," Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 280, 387-399 (2004).
Processing and Properties of Porous Poly (L-lactide) Bioactive Glass Composites
K. Zhang, Y. Wang, M. Hillmyer and L. F. Francis, "Processing and Properties of Porous Poly (L-lactide) Bioactive Glass Composites," Biomaterials, 25, 2489-2500 (2004).
Scaling in Polymer Tubes Used in Solar Water Heating Systems
Y. Wang, J. H. Davidson and L. F. Francis, "Scaling in Polymer Tubes Used in Solar Water Heating Systems," SOLAR 2004, Proceedings of the 32nd ASES Annual Conference (11-14 July 2004), American Solar Energy Society, 223-236.
2003
Stress Development in Drying Fibers and Spheres
H. Lei, L. F. Francis, W. W. Gerberich and L. E. Scriven, "Stress Development in Drying Fibers and Spheres," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 90, 3934-3844 (2003).
Correlation of Hardness with MFFT and CPVC of Latex/Ceramic Coatings
M. Lei, L. F. Francis and L. E. Scriven, "Correlation of Hardness with MFFT and CPVC of Latex/Ceramic Coatings," Journal of Coatings Technology, 75, 95-102 (2003).
Electrical and Optical Properties of Ceramic-Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings
J. Sun, W. W. Gerberich and L. Francis, "Electrical and Optical Properties of Ceramic-Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings", J. of Polymer Science B: Polymer Physics, 41, 1744-1761 (2003).
Effect of Materials Parameters on Mineralization and Degradation of Sol-Gel Bioactive Glasses with 3D-Ordered Macroporous (3DOM) Structures
K. Zhang, H. Yan, A. Stein and L. F. Francis, "Effect of Materials Parameters on Mineralization and Degradation of Sol-Gel Bioactive Glasses with 3D-Ordered Macroporous (3DOM) Structures," Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 66, 860-869 (2003).
Calcium Carbonate Scaling on Polymeric Materials For Solar Water Heating: Early Results
L. F. Francis, J. H. Davidson R. Rye, and M. Kingley, "Calcium Carbonate Scaling on Polymeric Materials For Solar Water Heating: Early Results," SOLAR 2003, Proceedings of the 32nd ASES Annual Conference (21-26 June 2003), American Solar Energy Society, 83-88 (2003).
2002
Measurement and Development of Stress in Polymer Coatings
L. F. Francis, A. V. McCormick, D. M . Vaessen, and J. A. Payne, "Measurement and Development of Stress in Polymer Coatings," Journal of Materials Science, 37, 4717-4731 (2002).
Effects of Phase Separation on Stress Development in Polymeric Coatings
D. M . Vaessen, A. V. McCormick, and L. F. Francis, "Effects of Phase Separation on Stress Development in Polymeric Coatings," Polymer, 43[8], 2267-2277 (2002).
Porous Polymer/Bioactive Glass Composites for Soft-To-Hard Tissue Interfaces
K. Zhang, Y. Ma and L. F. Francis, "Porous Polymer/Bioactive Glass Composites for Soft-To-Hard Tissue Interfaces," Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 61[4], 551-563 (2002).
Stress Development in Drying Coatings After Solidification
H. Lei, L. F. Francis, W. W. Gerberich and L. E. Scriven, "Stress Development in Drying Coatings After Solidification," AICHE Journal, 48[3], 437-451 (2002).
Effect of Lamp Cycling on Conversion and Stress Development in Ultraviolet-Cured Acrylate Coatings
D. M. Vaessen, F. A. Ngantung, M. B. Palicio, L. F. Francis, and A. V. McCormick, "Effect of Lamp Cycling on Conversion and Stress Development in Ultraviolet-Cured Acrylate Coatings," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 84, 2784-2793 (2002).
Interaction between Bioactive Glasses and Human Dentin
S. E. Efflandt, P. Magne, W. H. Douglas and L. F. Francis, "Interaction between Bioactive Glasses and Human Dentin," Journal of Materials Science - Materials in Medicine, 13[6], 557-565 (2002).
Drying Process Paths of Ternary Polymer Solution Coating
M. Dabral, L. F. Francis and L. E. Scriven, "Drying Process Paths of Ternary Polymer Solution Coating," AIChE Journal, 48[1], 25-37 (2002).
Porous composites for adhering artificial cartilage to bone
K. Zhang, M. E. Grimm, Q. Lu, T. R. Oegema, Jr., L. F. Francis, "Porous composites for adhering artificial cartilage to bone," Materials Research Society Symposium Proceeding, 711, GG4.2.1-GG4.2.6 (2002).
2001
Effect of Dispersing Aid on Electrical and Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Black-Filled Latex
J. C. Grunlan, F. L. Bloom, W. W. Gerberich and L. F. Francis, "Effect of Dispersing Aid on Electrical and Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Black-Filled Latex," Journal of Materials Science Letters, 20, 1523-1526 (2001).
Electrical and Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Black-Filled Poly(Vinyl Acetate) Latex-Based Composites
J. C. Grunlan, W. W. Gerberich and L. F. Francis, "Electrical and Mechanical Behavior of Carbon Black-Filled Poly(Vinyl Acetate) Latex-Based Composites," Polymer Engineering and Science, 41[11], 1947-1961 (2001).
Near Surface Structure Formation in Polyimide Films
M. Dabral, X. Xia, W. W. Gerberich, L. F. Francis, and L. E. Scriven, "Near Surface Structure Formation in Polyimide Films," Journal Polymer Science B Polymer Physics, 39[16], 1824-1838 (2001).
Investigation of In Vitro Bioactivity of CaO-SiO2 Sol-Gel Glass with a Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous Structure
H. Yan, K. Zhang, C. Blandford, L. F. Francis and A. Stein, "Investigation of In Vitro Bioactivity of CaO-SiO2 Sol-Gel Glass with a Three-Dimensionally Ordered Macroporous Structure," Chemistry of Materials, 13[4], 1374-82 (2001).
Monodisperse Latex with Variable Glass Transition Temperature and Particle Size for Use as Matrix Starting Materials for Conductive Polymer Composite
J. C. Grunlan, Y. Ma, M. A. Grunlan, W.W. Gerberich, and L. F. Francis, "Monodisperse Latex with Variable Glass Transition Temperature and Particle Size for Use as Matrix Starting Materials for Conductive Polymer Composite," Polymer, 42[16], 6913-6921 (2001).
Stress Development in Drying Coatings
H. Lei, J. A. Payne, A. V. McCormick, L. F. Francis, W. W. Gerberich and L. E. Scriven, "Stress Development in Drying Coatings," Journal Applied Polymer Science, 81[4], 1000-13 (2001).
Lowering the Percolation Threshold of Conductive Composites Using Particulate Microstructures
J. C. Grunlan, W. W. Gerberich, and L. F. Francis, "Lowering the Percolation Threshold of Conductive Composites Using Particulate Microstructures," Journal Applied Polymer Science, 80[4], 692-705 (2001).
Modeling Stress and Failure in Shrinking Coatings
H. Lei, L. F. Francis, W. W. Gerberich and L. E. Scriven, "Modeling Stress and Failure in Shrinking Coatings," in Multiphase Modeling of Materials, Eds. L.P. Kubin, J.L. Bassani, K. Cho, and R.L.B. Selinger, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 653, (2001)
Apatite Growth on Bioactive Glass in Artificial Saliva
S. E. Efflandt, R. F. Cook, and L. F. Francis, "Apatite Growth on Bioactive Glass in Artificial Saliva," in Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Eds. S. Mallapragada, R. Korsmeyer, B. Narasimhan, and M. Tracy, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 662, (2001).
Bioactive Glass Paste in Molars of Mini-Pigs: An In Vivo Study
S. E. Efflandt, M. Lopes, C-C. Ko, J. Perdigao, W. H. Douglas, and L. F. Francis, "Bioactive Glass Paste in Molars of Mini-Pigs: An In Vivo Study," in Biomaterials for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Eds. S. Mallapragada, R. Korsmeyer, B. Narasimhan, and M. Tracy, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 662, (2001).
Figures of Merit for Electrically Conductive Polymer Composites
J. C. Grunlan, W. W. Gerberich and L. F. Francis, "Figures of Merit for Electrically Conductive Polymer Composites", in Filled and Nanocomposite Polymer Materials, Eds. A. I. Nakatani, R. P. Hjelm, M. Gerspacher, and R. Krishnamoorti, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 661, (2001).
Modulus Determination of Polymer Matrix Composites: Comparison of Nanoindentation and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis
J. C. Grunlan, D. Rowenhorst, L. F. Francis and W.W. Gerberich, "Modulus Determination of Polymer Matrix Composites: Comparison of Nanoindentation and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis,” in Fundamentals of Nanoindentation and Nanotribology II, Eds. S. P. Baker, R. F. Cook, S. G. Corcoran, and N.R. Moody, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. (2001).
2000
Electromechanical Properties and Acoustic Response of Integrated PZT Films
C. R. Cho and L. F. Francis, "Electromechanical Properties and Acoustic Response of Integrated PZT Films,” Journal of Materials Science Letters, 19 [16], 1477-1479 (2000). DOI:10.1023/A:1006744027172
1999
Piezoelectric Properties and Acoustic Wave Detection of Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 Thin Films for Microelectromechanical Systems Sensor
C. R. Cho, L. F. Francis and M-S Jang, "Piezoelectric Properties and Acoustic Wave Detection of Pb(Zr0.52Ti0.48)O3 Thin Films for Microelectromechanical Systems Sensor," Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 38 [7A], L751-L754 (1999). DOI:10.1143/JJAP.38.L751
Reactions of a Tri-Funcitional Silane Coupling Agent in the Presence of Colloidal Silica Sols in Polar Media
M. W. Daniels, J. Sefcik, L. F. Francis and A. V. McCormick, "Reactions of a Tri-Funcitional Silane Coupling Agent in the Presence of Colloidal Silica Sols in Polar Media," Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 219 [2], 351-356 (1999). DOI:10.1006/jcis.1999.6497
Electrical and Mechanical Property Transitions in Carbon-Filled Polyvinylpyrrolidone
J. C. Grunlan, W. W. Gerberich and L. F. Francis, "Electrical and Mechanical Property Transitions in Carbon-Filled Polyvinylpyrrolidone," Journal of Materials Research, 14 [11], 4132-35 (1999). DOI:10.1557/JMR.1999.0557
Properties of Nb-Doped Lead Scandium Niobate Titanate Thin Films Prepared by a Sol-Gel Method
C. R. Cho, D. E. Drinkwater, L. F. Francis and D. L. Polla," Properties of Nb-Doped Lead Scandium Niobate Titanate Thin Films Prepared by a Sol-Gel Method," Materials Letters, 38 [2], 136-140 (1999). DOI:10.1016/S0167-577X(98)00147-5
Ferroelectric Properties of Sol-Gel Deposited Pb(Zr,Ti)O3/LaNiO3 Thin Films on Single Crystal Substrates
C. R. Cho, L. F. Francis and D. L. Polla, "Ferroelectric Properties of Sol-Gel Deposited Pb(Zr,Ti)O3/LaNiO3 Thin Films on Single Crystal Substrates," Materials Letters, 38 [2], 125-130 (1999). DOI:10.1016/S0167-577X(98)00145-1
Mechanical Properties of PZT Thin Films for MEMS Applications
D. F. Bahr, J. Robach, J. S. Wright, L. F. Francis and W. W. Gerberich, "Mechanical Properties of PZT Thin Films for MEMS Applications," Materials Science and Engineering A: Structural Materials Properties Microstructure and Processing, 259 [1], 126-131 (1999). DOI:10.1016/S0921-5093(98)00868-5
A Study of Stress Development in Aqueous Gelatin Coatings
J. A. Payne, A. V. McCormick and L. F. Francis, "A Study of Stress Development in Aqueous Gelatin Coatings," Journal Applied Polymer Science, 73 [4], 553-561 (1999). DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19990725)73:4<553::AID-APP11>3.0.CO;2-Z
Effect of Curing Strategies on Porosity in Silane-Modified Silica Colloidal Coatings
M. W. Daniels and L. F. Francis, "Effect of Curing Strategies on Porosity in Silane-Modified Silica Colloidal Coatings," in Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Materials II, Eds. L. C. Klein, L. Francis, M. R. DeGuire, and J. E. Mark, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 576 313-317 (1999).
Lowering the Percolation Threshold in Carbon Black-Filled Polymer Composites
J. C. Grulan, W. W. Gerberich, and L. F. Francis, "Lowering the Percolation Threshold in Carbon Black-Filled Polymer Composites," in Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Materials II, Eds. L. C. Klein, L. Francis, M. R. DeGuire, and J. E. Mark, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 576 383-387(1999).
1998
Effect of Solution Processing on PZT Thin Films Prepared by a Hybrid MOD Solution Deposition Route
J. S. Wright and L. F. Francis, "Effect of Solution Processing on PZT Thin Films Prepared by a Hybrid MOD Solution Deposition Route," Journal of Electroceramics, 3 [3], 261-268 (1998). DOI:10.1023/A:1009989703674
Processing of Porous Lead Titanate and Lead Zirconate Titanate Coatings
J. S. Wright and L. F. Francis, "Processing of Porous Lead Titanate and Lead Zirconate Titanate Coatings,” Journal de Physique IV, 8 [P9], 27-31 (1998). DOI:10.1051/jp4:1998903
Silane Adsorption Behavior, Microstructure and Properties of Glycioxypropyltrimehoxysilane Modified Silica
M. W. Daniels and L. F. Francis, "Silane Adsorption Behavior, Microstructure and Properties of Glycioxypropyltrimehoxysilane Modified Silica," Journal Colloid and Interface Science, 205 [1], 191-200 (1998). DOI:10.1006/jcis.1998.5671
Processing and Characterization of Piezoelectric Materials and Integration into Microelectromechanical Systems
D. L. Polla and L. F. Francis, "Processing and Characterization of Piezoelectric Materials and Integration into Microelectromechanical Systems," Annual Reviews of Materials Science, 23, 563-597 (1998). DOI:10.1146/annurev.matsci.28.1.563
Indentation Measurements using a Dynamical Mechanical Analyzer
J. A. Payne, A. Strojny, L. F. Francis and W. W. Gerberich, "Indentation Measurements using a Dynamical Mechanical Analyzer," Polymer Engineering and Science, 38 [9], 1529-1535 (1998). DOI:10.1002/pen.10323
Alumina/Epoxy Interpenetrating Phase Composite Coatings I: Processing and Microstructure Development
B. D. Craig and L. F. Francis, "Alumina/Epoxy Interpenetrating Phase Composite Coatings I: Processing and Microstructure Development," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 81 [12], 3109-16 (1998). DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1998.tb02745.x
Microstructure and Crystal Structure Development in Porous Titania Coatings Prepared from Anhydrous Titanium Ethoxide Solutions
Y. J. Kim and L. F. Francis, "Microstructure and Crystal Structure Development in Porous Titania Coatings Prepared from Anhydrous Titanium Ethoxide Solutions," Journal of Materials Science, 33 [17], 4423-4433 (1998).
Bonding of Bioactive Glasses to Human Dentin
S. E. Efflandt, P. Magne, W. H. Douglas and L. F. Francis, "Bonding of Bioactive Glasses to Human Dentin," in Bioceramics 11, Eds. R. Z. LeGeros and J. P. LeGeros, (Proceedings of the 11th International Symposium on Ceramics in Medicine, New York, NY November 1998) 571-574 .
1997
Sol-Gel Methods for Oxide Coatings
L. F. Francis, "Sol-Gel Methods for Oxide Coatings," Materials and Manufacturing Processes, 12 [6], 963-1015 (1997). DOI:10.1080/10426919708935200
Use of Glycidoxypropylsilane as a Binder in Colloidal Silica Coatings
L. Chu, M. W. Daniels, and L. F. Francis, "Use of Glycidoxypropylsilane as a Binder in Colloidal Silica Coatings," Chemistry of Materials, 9 [11], 2577-2582 (1997). DOI:10.1021/cm9702880
In Situ Stress Measurement Apparatus for Liquid Applied Coatings
J. A. Payne, A. V. McCormick, and L. F. Francis, "In Situ Stress Measurement Apparatus for Liquid Applied Coatings," Review of Scientific Instruments, 68 [10], 4564-4568 (1997). DOI:10.1063/1.1148432
The Effects of Processing Variables on Stress Development in Ultraviolet Cured Coatings
J. A. Payne, L. F. Francis, and A. V. McCormick, "The Effects of Processing Variables on Stress Development in Ultraviolet Cured Coatings," Journal Applied Polymer Science, 66 [7], 1267-77 (1997). DOI:10.1002/(SICI)1097-4628(19971114)66:7<1267::AID-APP6>3.0.CO;2-E
Macroporous Ceramics from Ceramic Polymer Dispersion Methods
N. Wara Androff, L. F. Francis, and B. V. Velamakanni, "Macroporous Ceramics from Ceramic Polymer Dispersion Methods," AICHE Journal, 43 [11A] 2878-2888 (1997). DOI:10.1002/aic.690431339
Mechanical Behavior of a MEMS Acoustic Emission Sensor
D. F Bahr, J. S. Wright, L. F. Francis, N. R Moody, and W. W. Gerberich, "Mechanical Behavior of a MEMS Acoustic Emission Sensor," in Materials for Mechanical and Optical Microsystems, Eds. M. L. Reed, M. Elwenspoek, S. Johansson, E. Obermeier, H. Fujita, and Y. Uenishi, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 444 209-214 (1997).
1996
Measurement of Porosity in Ceramic Coatings by Thermogravimetric Volatilization of Liquids
B. D. Craig, L. F. Francis, and L. Abrams, "Measurement of Porosity in Ceramic Coatings by Thermogravimetric Volatilization of Liquids," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 79 [12], 3317-20 (1996). DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1996.tb08112.x
Ferroelectric Thin Films in Microelectromechanical Systems Applications
D. L. Polla and L. F. Francis, "Ferroelectric Thin Films in Microelectromechanical Systems Applications," MRS Bulletin, 21 [7], 59-65 (1996).
Rheological Property and Stress Development During Drying of Tape-Cast Ceramic Layers
J. A. Lewis, K. A. Blackman, A. L. Ogden, J. A. Payne and L. F. Francis, "Rheological Property and Stress Development During Drying of Tape-Cast Ceramic Layers," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 79 [12], 3225-34 (1996). DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1996.tb08099.x
Processing of Sol-Gel Derived PZT Coatings on Nonplanar Substrates
T. G. Cooney and L. F. Francis, "Processing of Sol-Gel Derived PZT Coatings on Nonplanar Substrates," Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 6 [3], 291-300 (1996). DOI:10.1088/0960-1317/6/3/001
Mechanical Properties and Failure Analysis of Alumina-Glass Dental Composites
W. D. Wolf, K. J. Vaidya, and L. F. Francis, "Mechanical Properties and Failure Analysis of Alumina-Glass Dental Composites," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 79 [7], 1769-6 (1996). DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1996.tb07994.x
Predicting Drying in Coatings that React and Gel: Drying Regime Maps
R. A. Cairncross, L. F. Francis, and L. E. Scriven, "Predicting Drying in Coatings that React and Gel: Drying Regime Maps," AICHE Journal, 42 [1], 55-67 (1996). DOI:10.1002/aic.690420107
Processing of Calcium Metaphosphate-Based Glass-Ceramic Coatings on Alumina
K. J. Vaidya and L. F. Francis, "Processing of Calcium Metaphosphate-Based Glass-Ceramic Coatings on Alumina," Journal of Materials Research, 11 [1], 100-109 (1996). DOI:10.1557/JMR.1996.0013
Measurement of porosity in ceramic coatings by thermogravimetric volatilization of liquids
B. D. Craig, L. F. Francis and L. Abrams, "Measurement of porosity in ceramic coatings by thermogravimetric volatilization of liquids," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 79(12) (1996) 3317-20. DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1996.tb08112.x
Processing and Piezoelectric Properties of MOD PZT Films and PZT/Polymer Composites
J. S. Wright and L. F. Francis, "Processing and Piezoelectric Properties of MOD PZT Films and PZT/Polymer Composites," Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 433 357-362 (1996).
Use of an Organosilane Coupling Agent in Colloidal Silica Coatings
M. W. Daniels, L. Chu, and L. F Francis, "Use of an Organosilane Coupling Agent in Colloidal Silica Coatings," in Better Ceramics Through Chemistry VII: Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Materials, Eds. B. K. Coltrain, C. Sanchez, D. W. Schaefer, and G. L. Wilkes, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 435 215-220 (1996).
Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane Modified Colloidal Silica Coatings
L. Chu, M. W. Daniels and L. F. Francis, "Glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane Modified Colloidal Silica Coatings," in Better Ceramics Through Chemistry VII: Organic/Inorganic Hybrid Materials, Eds. B. K. Coltrain, C. Sanchez, D. W. Schaefer, and G. L. Wilkes, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 435 221-225 (1996).
1995
Design and Processing of Ceramic-Based Analogs to the Dental Crown
L. F. Francis, K. J. Vaidya, H. Y. Huang, and W. D. Wolf, "Design and Processing of Ceramic-Based Analogs to the Dental Crown," Materials Science and Engineering C: Biomimetic Materials, Sensors and Systems, 3, 63-74 (1995).
Formation of chromium hydroxide particles in silica xerogel
S. Sattar and L. F. Francis, "Formation of chromium hydroxide particles in silica xerogel," Journal of Materials Science Letters, 14 [19], 1354-56 (1995).
Sol-Gel Processing of Lithium Disilicate Part 2: Crystallization and Microstructure Development of Coatings
P. Li and L. F. Francis, "Sol-Gel Processing of Lithium Disilicate Part 2: Crystallization and Microstructure Development of Coatings," Journal of Materials Science, 30 [24], 6192-6204 (1995).
Modeling and Design of an Industrial Dryer with Convective and Radiant Heating
R. A. Cairncross, S. Jeyadev, R. F. Dunham , K. Evans, L. F. Francis, and L. E. Scriven, "Modeling and Design of an Industrial Dryer with Convective and Radiant Heating," Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 58 [8], 1279- 90 (1995).
Sol-Gel Processing of Lithium Disilicate Part 1: Crystalline phase development of gel-derived powders
P. Li, B. Ferguson, and L. F. Francis, "Sol-Gel Processing of Lithium Disilicate Part 1: Phase Development in Gel Derived Powders," Journal of Materials Science, 30 [16], 4076-86 (1995). DOI:10.1007/BF00360711
Fugitive Diffusion Barriers for Integration of Sol-Gel Derived Lead Titanate
J. S. Wright, J. M. Schwartz, L. D. Schmidt and L. F. Francis, "Fugitive Diffusion Barriers for Integration of Sol-Gel Derived Lead Titanate," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 78 [9], 2360-66 (1995).
Addition of Alumina to Cellulose Acetate Membranes
N. M. Wara, L. F. Francis and B. V. Velamakanni, "Addition of Alumina to Cellulose Acetate Membranes," Journal of Membrane Science, 104 [1-2], 43-49 (1995).
Micromachined Infrared Detectors Based on Pyroelectric Thin Films
D. L. Polla, P. F. Baude, L. Pham, Q. Mei, J. R. Choi, C-P Ye, L. F. Francis and T. T. Vu "Micromachined Infrared Detectors Based on Pyroelectric Thin Films," pp 602-611 in Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 2552 n 2 (Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, Bellingham, WA, 1995)
An Experimental Examination of MEMS Microactuator Material Issues
T. G. Cooney, D. E. Glumac, W. P. Robbins and L. F. Francis, "An Experimental Examination of MEMS Microactuator Material Issues," in Ferroelectric Thin Films V, Eds. S. B. Desu, R. Ramesh, B. A. Tuttle, R. E. Jones, and I. K. Yoo, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 360 401-406 (1995).
A Theoretical Examination of MEMS Microactuator Material Issues
D. E. Glumac, T. G. Cooney, L. F. Francis and W. P. Robbins, "A Theoretical Examination of MEMS Microactuator Material Issues," in Ferroelectric Thin Films V, Eds. S. B. Desu, R. Ramesh, B. A. Tuttle, R. E. Jones, and I. K. Yoo, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 360 Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 360 407-412 (1995).
Colloidal and Thermal Processing Variables for Alumina-Glass Dental Composites
W. D. Wolf and L. F. Francis, "Colloidal and Thermal Processing Variables for Alumina-Glass Dental Composites," in Bioceramics: Materials and Applications, Eds. G. Fischman, A. Clare and L. Hench, Ceramic Transactions, 48, 261-268 (1995).
1994
Microstructure Development in Particulate Ceramic Coatings
Y. J. Kim, N. M. Wara, B. V. Velamakanni, and L. F. Francis, "Microstructure Development in Particulate Ceramic Coatings," in Ferroic Materials: Design, Preparation, and Sensor Characteristics, Eds. A. S. Bhalla, K. M. Nair, I.K. Lloyd, H. Yanagida and D. A. Payne, Ceramic Transactions 43, 183-195 (1994).
Role of Macrodefects in PZT Thin Films for Microelectromechanical Systems
T. G. Cooney, E. A. Hachfeld, and L. F. Francis, "Role of Macrodefects in PZT Thin Films for Microelectromechanical Systems," in Ferroic Materials: Design, Preparation, and Sensor Characteristics, Eds. A. S. Bhalla, K. M. Nair, I.K. Lloyd, H. Yanagida and D. A. Payne, Ceramic Transactions, 43, 197-203 (1994).
An Undergraduate Instructional Course on Microelectromechanical Systems Fabrication
D. L. Polla, W. P. Robbins, D. E. Glumac, L. F. Francis and A. G. Erdman, "An Undergraduate Instructional Course on Microelectromechanical Systems Fabrication," Proceedings for the 1994 Frontiers in Education Conference, IEEE, 297-301(1994).
Sol-Gel Processing and Structure Development of Lead Titanate Particles
J. S. Wright and L. F. Francis, "Sol-Gel Processing and Structure Development of Lead Titanate Particles," in Better Ceramics Through Chemistry VI, Eds. A. K. Cheetham, C. J. Brinker, M. L. Mecartney, and C. Sanchez, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 346 797-802 (1994).
Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived (Pb,Ba)(Zr, Ti, Nb)O3 Thin Films For Optical Waveguide Development
P. F. Baude, J. S. Wright, C. Ye, L. F. Francis and D. L. Polla, "Characterization of Sol-Gel Derived (Pb,Ba)(Zr, Ti, Nb)O3 Thin Films For Optical Waveguide Development, in Polycrystalline Thin Films,” Structure, Texture, Properties and Applications, Eds. K. Barmak, M. A. Parker, J. A. Floro, R. Sinclair, and D. A. Smith, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 343 445-450 (1994).
Gravimetric Analysis of Drying Sol-Gel Derived Coatings and Comparison to Theory
R. A. Cairncross, A. Limbert, L. F. Francis and L. E. Scriven, "Gravimetric Analysis of Drying Sol-Gel Derived Coatings and Comparison to Theory," in Sol-Gel Processing and Applications, Ed. Y. A. Attina 111-118 (1994).
Modeling and Design of Industrial Dryers to Eliminate Bubble Defects
R. A. Cairncross, L. F. Francis, and L. E. Scriven, "Modeling and Design of Industrial Dryers to Eliminate Bubble Defects, Suppl. Proc of the Inter. Drying Symp. August 1994.
1993
Phase Development in Si Modified Sol-Gel Derived Lead Titanate
J. S. Wright and L. F. Francis, "Phase Development in Si Modified Sol-Gel Derived Lead Titanate," Journal of Materials Research, 8 [7], 1712-20 (1993). DOI:10.1557/JMR.1993.1712
Processing and Characterization of Porous TiO2 Coatings
Y. J. Kim and L. F. Francis, "Processing and Characterization of Porous TiO2 Coatings," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 76 [3], 737-42 (1993). DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1993.tb03668.x
Dip Coating of Titanium Ethoxide Solutions
E. A. Hachfeld, Y. J. Kim and L. F. Francis, "Dip Coating of Titanium Ethoxide Solutions," Materials Letters, 18 [3], 141-147 (1993). DOI:10.1016/0167-577X(93)90114-D
Melt-Infiltration Processing and Fracture Toughness of Alumina-Glass Dental Composites
W. D. Wolf, L. F. Francis, C.P. Lin and W. H. Douglas, "Melt-Infiltration Processing and Fracture Toughness of Alumina-Glass Dental Composites," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 76 [10], 2691-2694 (1993). DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1993.tb04004.x
The Evolution of Microstructure in the Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope
S. McKernan, J. S. Wright, and L. F. Francis, "The Evolution of Microstructure in the Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope," in High-Temperature Silicides and Refractory Alloys, Eds. C.L. Briant, J.J. Petrovic, B.P. Bewlay, A.K. Vasudevan, and H.A. Lipsitt, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc. 322 561-6 (1993)
Microstructural Evolution of Sol-Gel Derived Lead Titanate Deposited on Silica
J. M. Schwartz, L. F. Francis, L. D. Schmidt, "Microstructural Evolution of Sol-Gel Derived Lead Titanate Deposited on Silica," in Ferroelectric Thin Films III, Eds. B. A. Tuttle, E. R. Myers, S. B. Desu, P. K. Larsen, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 310 281-286 (1993).
1992
Competing Drying and Reaction Mechanisms in the Formation of Sol-to-Gel films, Fibers, and Spheres
R. A. Cairncross, L. F. Francis, and L. E. Scriven, "Competing Drying and Reaction Mechanisms in the Formation of Sol-to-Gel films, Fibers, and Spheres," Drying Technology Journal, 10 [4], 893-923 (1992). DOI:10.1080/07373939208916487
1991
Thin Layer Dielectrics in the Pb[(Mg1/3Nb2/3)1-xTix]O3 System
L. F. Francis and D. A. Payne, "Thin Layer Dielectrics in the Pb[(Mg1/3Nb2/3)1-xTix]O3 System," Journal of the American Ceramic Society, 74 [12], 3000-10 (1991). DOI:10.1111/j.1151-2916.1991.tb04293.x
Molecular Precursors for the Chemical Processing of Advanced Electrical Ceramics
D. A. Payne, D. J. Eichorst, L. F. Francis, and J-F. Campion, "Molecular Precursors for the Chemical Processing of Advanced Electrical Ceramics," pp. 499-512 in Chemical Processing of Advanced Materials, Ed. L. L. Hench and J. K. West, (John Wiley and Sons, New York 1991).
1990
Crystal Structure of a New Lead Zinc Acetate Alkoxide, Pb2Zn2(C2H3O2)4(C3H7O2)4
L. F. Francis, D. A. Payne and S. R. Wilson, "Crystal Structure of a New Lead Zinc Acetate Alkoxide, Pb2Zn2(C2H3O2)4(C3H7O2)4," Chemistry of Materials, 2 [6], 645-47 (1990). DOI:10.1021/cm00012a011
Processing and Properties of Sol-Gel Derived Lead Magnesium Niobate Powders and Thin Layers
L. F. Francis, Y-J. Oh and D. A. Payne, "Processing and Properties of Sol-Gel Derived Lead Magnesium Niobate Powders and Thin Layers," Journal of Materials Science, 25 [12], 5007-13 (1990). DOI:10.1007/BF00580122
Preparation and Properties of Sol-Gel Derived Pb[(Mg1/3Nb2/3)1-xTix]O3 and Pb[(Zn1/3Nb2/3)1-xTix]O3 Thin Layers
L. F. Francis and D. A. Payne, "Preparation and Properties of Sol-Gel Derived Pb[(Mg1/3Nb2/3)1-xTix]O3 and Pb[(Zn1/3Nb2/3)1-xTix]O3 Thin Layers," Proc. 7th IEEE Inter. Sym. Appl. Ferro., ISAF '90, (1990).
Processing, Perovskite Phase Development, and Dielectric Properties for Sol-Gel Derived Pb[(Mg1/3Nb2/3)0.9Ti0.1]O3 Thin Layers
L. F. Francis and D. A. Payne, "Processing, Perovskite Phase Development, and Dielectric Properties for Sol-Gel Derived Pb[(Mg1/3Nb2/3)0.9Ti0.1]O3 Thin Layers," in Ferroelectric Thin Films, Ed. E. R. Myers and A. I. Kingon, Mat. Res. Soc. Symp. Proc., 200, 173-78 (1990).
1988
Thermal Processing of Ceramic Superconductors in the System Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O,
L. M. Falter (Francis), P. D. Han, A. Asthana and D. A. Payne, "Thermal Processing of Ceramic Superconductors in the System Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O," Materials Letters, 6 [11], 438-43 (1988). DOI:10.1016/0167-577X(88)90048-1
Superconducting Coatings in the System Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O Prepared by Plasma Spraying
A. Asthana, P. D. Han, L. M. Falter (Francis), D. A. Payne, G. C. Hilton and D. J. Van Harlingen, "Superconducting Coatings in the System Bi-Ca-Sr-Cu-O Prepared by Plasma Spraying," Applied Physics Letters, 53 [9], 799-801 (1988). DOI:10.1063/1.100563
Preparation of Ceramic Superconductors by the Pechini Method
L. M. Falter (Francis) and D. A. Payne, "Preparation of Ceramic Superconductors by the Pechini Method," Brit. Ceram. Proc., 41, 261-68 (1988).