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Tang, J., Cheng, T., Wang, Y., Hu, L., Hong, M., Qin, W., Cai, G., Jiang, C., & Ren, F. (2021). Constructing high-performance radiation-resistant ternary YSZ-MgO-CNT nanocomposites via tailored nanostructures. Journal of the European Ceramic Society, 41(10), pp. 5280-5291. doi: 10.1016/j.jeurceramsoc.2021.04.029

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Sun, X., Jia, Y., Nie, H., Ren, F., Zhang, B., & Chen, F. (2021). Near-Surface Buried Plasmonic Nanoparticles in Glass as Novel Nonlinear Saturable Absorbers for Ultrafast Lasers. Advanced Optical Materials. doi: 10.1002/adom.202101664

Wu, H., Chen, L., Ning, S., Zhao, X., Deng, S., Qi, N., Ren, F., Chen, Z., & Tang, J. (2021). Extremely Low Thermal Conductivity and Enhanced Thermoelectric Performance of Porous Gallium-Doped In2O3. ACS Applied Energy Materials. doi: 10.1021/acsaem.1c02585

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Zhao, Y., Li, H., Zhang, Z., Celli, J., Percec, S., & Ren, F. (2020). Nanoindentation study of time-dependent mechanical properties of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) at different temperatures. POLYMER TESTING, 91. doi: 10.1016/j.poiymertesting.2020.106787

Li, H., Xi, J., Donaghue, A.G., Keum, J., Zhao, Y., An, K.e., McKenzie, E.R., & Ren, F. (2020). Synthesis and catalytic performance of polydopamine supported metal nanoparticles. Sci Rep, 10(1), p. 10416. England. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-67458-9

Qi, N., Zhang, H.X., Chen, Z.Q., Ren, F., Zhao, B., Jiang, M., & Uedono, A. (2020). Selective trapping of positrons by Ag nanolayers in a V/Ag multilayer system. AIP Advances, 10(3). doi: 10.1063/1.5143379

Zhao, Y., Gao, W., Xi, J., Li, H., & Ren, F. (2020). Development of copper powder paste for direct printing and soft mold casting. Additive Manufacturing, 31. doi: 10.1016/j.addma.2019.100992

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Li, H., Zhao, Y., Zhang, Z., Andaluri, G., & Ren, F. (2019). Electron-beam induced in situ growth of self-supported metal nanoparticles in ion-containing polydopamine. Materials Letters, 252, pp. 277-281. doi: 10.1016/j.matlet.2019.05.087

Zhao, Y., Li, H., Gao, W., & Ren, F. (2019). Biopolymer-Assisted Manufacturing of Aluminum-Copper Nanoparticle Composites with Enhanced Sinterability. ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2(9), pp. 5688-5694. doi: 10.1021/acsanm.9b01199

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Zhang, Z., Zhao, Y., Li, H., Percec, S., Yin, J., & Ren, F. (2019). Nanoparticle-Infused UHMWPE Layer as Multifunctional Coating for High-Performance PPTA Single Fibers. Sci Rep, 9(1), p. 7183. England. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-43629-1

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Zhao, Y., Wu, Z., Carlo, F.D.i., Li, H., Qian, B., Feng, Z., & Ren, F. (2019). Enhancing the electrical and mechanical properties of copper by introducing nanocarbon derived from polydopamine coating. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 778, pp. 288-293. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.11.145

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Jia, Z., Li, H., Zhao, Y., Dikin, D.A., Ni, J., Zhao, L., Zhen, J., Ge, B., Shao, X., & Ren, F. (2018). Preparation and electrical properties of sintered copper powder compacts modified by polydopamine-derived carbon nanofilms. Journal of Materials Science, 53(9), pp. 6562-6573. doi: 10.1007/s10853-018-2000-6

Zhao, Y., Wang, H., Qian, B., Li, H., & Ren, F. (2018). Copper-polydopamine composite derived from bioinspired polymer coating. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 742, pp. 191-198. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2018.01.183

Jia, Z., Li, H., Zhao, Y., Frazer, L., Qian, B., Borguet, E., Ren, F., & Dikin, D.A. (2017). Electrical and mechanical properties of poly(dopamine)-modified copper/reduced graphene oxide composites. Journal of Materials Science, 52(19), pp. 11620-11629. doi: 10.1007/s10853-017-1307-z

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Ren, F., Schmidt, R., Case, E.D., & An, K. (2017). In Situ Neutron Scattering Study of Nanostructured PbTe-PbS Bulk Thermoelectric Material. Journal of Electronic Materials, 46(5), pp. 2604-2610. doi: 10.1007/s11664-016-4802-0

Li, H., Aulin, Y.V., Frazer, L., Borguet, E., Kakodkar, R., Feser, J., Chen, Y., An, K.e., Dikin, D.A., & Ren, F. (2017). Structure Evolution and Thermoelectric Properties of Carbonized Polydopamine Thin Films. ACS Appl Mater Interfaces, 9(8), pp. 6655-6660. United States. doi: 10.1021/acsami.6b15601

Wang, H., Wang, J., Swindeman, J.P., Ren, F., & Chan, J. (2017). Structural health monitoring of compression connectors for overhead transmission lines. Proceedings of SPIE - the International Society for Optical Engineering, 10169. doi: 10.1117/12.2261483

Ren, F., Schmidt, R., Keum, J.K., Qian, B., Case, E.D., Littrell, K.C., & An, K. (2016). In situ neutron scattering study of nanoscale phase evolution in PbTe-PbS thermoelectric material. Applied Physics Letters, 109(8). doi: 10.1063/1.4961677

Ren, F. (2016). Thermal and mechanical integrity of PbTe-based nanostructured thermoelectric materials. ABSTRACTS of PAPERS of the AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 252. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/

Xu, B., Li, H., Li, H., Wilson, A.J., Zhang, L., Chen, K.e., Willets, K.A., Ren, F., Grossman, J.C., & Ren, S. (2016). Chemically Driven Interfacial Coupling in Charge-Transfer Mediated Functional Superstructures. Nano Lett, 16(4), pp. 2851-2859. United States. doi: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.6b00712

Qian, B. & Ren, F. (2016). Cooling performance of transverse thermoelectric devices. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 95, pp. 787-794. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2015.12.027

Ren, F., Menchhofer, P., Kiggans, J., & Wang, H. (2016). Development of Thermoelectric Fibers for Miniature Thermoelectric Devices. Journal of Electronic Materials, 45(3), pp. 1412-1418. doi: 10.1007/s11664-015-4050-8

Wang, H., Wang, J., Ren, F., & Chan, J. (2016). Smart patch integration development of compression connector structural health monitoring in overhead transmission lines. Proceedings of SPIE - the International Society for Optical Engineering, 9806. doi: 10.1117/12.2218669

Wang, Y., Feng, Z., Ren, F., Lim, Y.C., Chen, J., & Jawad, M. (2016). Steel-concrete composite vessel for stationary high-pressure hydrogen storage. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP, 1A-2016. doi: 10.1115/PVP2016-63371

Sahlabadi, M., Zhao, Y., Jezler, K., Gardell, D., Lee, H.H., Ren, F., & Hutapea, P. (2016). Polydopamine coating for thermal insulation of shape memory alloy wires. ASME 2016 Conference on Smart Materials, Adaptive Structures and Intelligent Systems, SMASIS 2016, 1. doi: 10.1115/SMASIS2016-9265

Bi, S., Sun, C.N., Zawodzinski, T.A., Ren, F., Keum, J.K., Ahn, S.K., Li, D., & Chen, J. (2015). Reciprocated suppression of polymer crystallization toward improved solid polymer electrolytes: Higher ion conductivity and tunable mechanical properties. Journal of Polymer Science, Part B: Polymer Physics, 53(20), pp. 1450-1457. doi: 10.1002/polb.23793

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Wang, J., Ren, F., Tan, T., & Liu, K. (2015). The development of in situ fracture toughness evaluation techniques in hydrogen environment. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 40(4), pp. 2013-2024. doi: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2014.11.147

Li, H., Mirizio, E., Rajasimhan, S., Qian, B., Baranowitz, S., Kiani, M.F., & Ren, F. (2014). Evaluation of temperature dependent electrical properties for hydrated natural melanins. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY of the CELL, 25. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/

Mirizio, E., Rajasimhan, S., Li, H., Qian, B., Kiani, M.F., Ren, F., & Baranowitz, S.A. (2014). Investigation of the electrical properties of doped melanin. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY of the CELL, 25. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/

Xia, Y., Li, T., Ren, F., Gao, Y., & Wang, H. (2014). Failure analysis of pinch-torsion tests as a thermal runaway risk evaluation method of Li-ion cells. Journal of Power Sources, 265, pp. 356-362. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2014.04.040

Li, H. & Ren, F. (2014). Resonant ultrasound spectroscopy offers unique advantages as a nondestructive test method. Advanced Materials and Processes, 172(10), pp. 17-19.

Chen, Y., Yang, L., Ren, F., & An, K.e. (2014). Visualizing the structural evolution of LSM/xYSZ composite cathodes for SOFC by in-situ neutron diffraction. Sci Rep, 4, p. 5179. England. doi: 10.1038/srep05179

Sun, C.N., Zawodzinski, T.A., Ren, F., Keum, J.K., & Chen, J. (2014). Nanostructure-Driven Ion Transport in PCBM-Based Polymer Electrolytes. CARBON ELECTRONICS: INTERFACES to METALS, DIELECTRICS, and ELECTROLYTES, 61(7), pp. 31-33. doi: 10.1149/06107.0031ecst

Sun, C.N., Zawodzinski, T.A., Ren, F., Keum, J.K., & Chen, J. (2014). Nanostructure-driven ion transport in PCBM-based polymer electrolytes. ECS Transactions, 61(7), pp. 31-33. doi: 10.1149/06107.0031ecst

Ren, F., Cox, T., & Wang, H. (2014). Thermal runaway risk evaluation of Li-ion cells using a pinch-torsion test. Journal of Power Sources, 249, pp. 156-162. doi: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.10.058

Zhou, H., Attard, T.L., Wang, Y., Wang, J.A., & Ren, F. (2013). Rehabilitation of notch damaged steel beams using a carbon fiber reinforced hybrid polymeric-matrix composite. Composite Structures, 106, pp. 690-702. doi: 10.1016/j.compstruct.2013.07.001

Ren, F., Wang, H., Menchhofer, P.A., & Kiggans, J.O. (2013). Thermoelectric and mechanical properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube doped Bi0.4Sb1.6Te3 thermoelectric material. Applied Physics Letters, 103(22). doi: 10.1063/1.4834700

Ren, F., Wang, J.J., & DiPaolo, B.P. (2013). Thermal expansion study and microstructural characterization of high-performance concretes. Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering, 25(10), pp. 1574-1578. doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000693

Tan, T., Ren, F., Wang, J., Lara-Curzio, E., Agastra, P., Mandell, J., Bertelsen, W.D., & LaFrance, C.M. (2013). Investigating fracture behavior of polymer and polymeric composite materials using spiral notch torsion test. Engineering Fracture Mechanics, 101, pp. 109-128. doi: 10.1016/j.engfracmech.2012.07.007

Ren, F., Mattus, C.H., Wang, J., & DiPaolo, B.P. (2013). Effect of projectile impact and penetration on the phase composition and microstructure of high performance concretes. Cement and Concrete Composites, 41, pp. 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.cemconcomp.2013.04.007

Wang, J.A.J., Ren, F., & Tan, T. (2012). Spiral notch torsion test use for determining fracture toughness of structural materials. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP, 6(PARTS A AND B), pp. 119-124. doi: 10.1115/PVP2012-78782

Jiang, H., Wang, J., Ren, F., Lee, D., Chan, J., & Sibilant, G. (2012). Integrity study of ACSR and ACSS two stage splice connectors at high operation temperatures. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), 9(PARTS A AND B), pp. 837-844. doi: 10.1115/IMECE2012-86358

Morrison, A.Q., Case, E.D., Ren, F., Baumann, A.J., Kleinow, D.C., Ni, J.E., Hogan, T.P., D'Angelo, J., Matchanov, N.A., Hendricks, T.J., Karri, N.K., Cauchy, C., Barnard, J., & Kanatzidis, M.G. (2012). Elastic modulus, biaxial fracture strength, electrical and thermal transport properties of thermally fatigued hot pressed LAST and LASTT thermoelectric materials. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 134(2-3), pp. 973-987. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2012.03.100

Fan, X., Case, E.D., Ren, F., Shu, Y., & Baumann, M.J. (2012). Part II: fracture strength and elastic modulus as a function of porosity for hydroxyapatite and other brittle materials. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater, 8, pp. 99-110. Netherlands. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.12.014

Fan, X., Case, E.D., Ren, F., Shu, Y., & Baumann, M.J. (2012). Part I: porosity dependence of the Weibull modulus for hydroxyapatite and other brittle materials. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater, 8, pp. 21-36. Netherlands. doi: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2011.12.010

Ren, F., Wang, J., & Bertelsen, W.D. (2012). Fractographic study of epoxy under mode I and mixed mode I/III loading. Materials Science and Engineering A, 532, pp. 449-455. doi: 10.1016/j.msea.2011.11.011

Wang, J., Ren, F., Zhang, W., Feng, Z., Anovitz, L., Chen, Z., & Xu, H. (2011). Development of in situ techniques for torsion and tension testing in hydrogen environment. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP, 6(PARTS A AND B), pp. 1317-1323. doi: 10.1115/PVP2011-57676

Ren, F., Howe, J.Y., Walker, L.R., Case, E.D., & Lara-Curzio, E. (2011). An in situ SEM experimental study of the thermal stability of a LAST thermoelectric material. Philosophical Magazine Letters, 91(7), pp. 443-451. doi: 10.1080/09500839.2011.579583

Ren, F., Wang, J., & Wang, H. (2010). Alternative approach for cavitation damage study utilizing repetitive laser pulses. Wear, 270(1-2), pp. 115-119. doi: 10.1016/j.wear.2010.09.003

Liu, C., Ren, F., Wang, H., Case, E., & Morelli, D. (2010). Solid-state synthesis and some properties of magnesium-doped copper aluminum oxides. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 1218, pp. 106-111.

Hendricks, T.J., Karri, N.K., Hogan, T.P., D'Angelo, J., Wu, C.I., Case, E.D., Ren, F., Morrison, A.Q., & Cauchy, C.J. (2010). Advanced soldier-based thermoelectric power systems using battlefield heat sources. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 1218, pp. 73-86.

Wang, J., Ren, F., & Wang, H. (2010). Cavitation damage study via a novel repetitive pressure pulse approach. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Pressure Vessels and Piping Division (Publication) PVP, 6, pp. 217-222. doi: 10.1115/PVP2010-25102

Ren, F., Case, E.D., Timm, E.J., Lara-Curzio, E., & Trejo, R.M. (2010). Anomalous temperature-dependent Young's modulus of a cast LAST (Pb-Sb-Ag-Te) thermoelectric material. Acta Materialia, 58(1), pp. 31-38. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2009.08.054

Ni, J.E., Ren, F., Case, E.D., & Timm, E.J. (2009). Porosity dependence of elastic moduli in LAST (Lead-antimony-silver-tellurium) thermoelectric materials. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 118(2-3), pp. 459-466. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2009.08.018

Ren, F., Hall, B.D., Case, E.D., Timm, E.J., Trejo, R.M., Meisner, R.A., & Lara-Curzio, E. (2009). Temperature-dependent thermal expansion of cast and hot-pressed LAST (Pb-Sb-Ag-Te) thermoelectric materials. Philosophical Magazine, 89(18), pp. 1439-1455. doi: 10.1080/14786430903002376

Ren, F., Case, E.D., Morrison, A., Tafesse, M., & Baumann, M.J. (2009). Resonant ultrasound spectroscopy measurement of Young's modulus, shear modulus and Poisson's ratio as a function of porosity for alumina and hydroxyapatite. Philosophical Magazine, 89(14), pp. 1163-1182. doi: 10.1080/14786430902915388

Ren, F., Case, E.D., Hall, B.D., Ni, J.E., Timm, E.J., Wu, C.I., D'Angelo, J.J., Hogan, T.P., & Lara-Curzio, E. (2009). Room-temperature mechanical properties of LAST (Pb-Sb-Ag-Te) thermoelectric materials as a function of cooling rate during ingot casting. Philosophical Magazine Letters, 89(4), pp. 267-275. doi: 10.1080/09500830902817853

Hall, B.D., Case, E.D., Ren, F., Johnson, J.R., & Timm, E.J. (2009). Agglomeration during wet milling of LAST (lead-antimony-silver-tellurium) powders. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 113(1), pp. 497-502. doi: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2008.07.112

Ren, F., Case, E.D., Ni, J.E., Timm, E.J., Lara-Curzio, E., Trejo, R.M., Lin, C.H., & Kanatzidis, M.G. (2009). Temperature-dependent elastic moduli of lead telluride-based thermoelectric materials. Philosophical Magazine, 89(2), pp. 143-167. doi: 10.1080/14786430802607119

Ren, F., Case, E.D., Sootsman, J.R., Kanatzidis, M.G., Kong, H., Uher, C., Lara-Curzio, E., & Trejo, R.M. (2008). The high-temperature elastic moduli of polycrystalline PbTe measured by resonant ultrasound spectroscopy. Acta Materialia, 56(20), pp. 5954-5963. doi: 10.1016/j.actamat.2008.07.055

Wu, C.I., Timm, E.J., Ren, F., Hall, B.D., Ni, J., Downey, A., D'Angelo, J., Short, J., Schock, H., Case, E., Sootsman, J., Han, M.K., Kanatzidis, M., Chung, D.Y., & Hogan, T.P. (2008). Study on the fabrication and characterization of LAST and LASTT based thermoelectric generators. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 1044, pp. 441-447.

D'Angelo, J.J., Timm, E.J., Ren, F., Hall, B.D., Case, E., Schock, H., Kanatzidis, M., Chung, D.Y., & Hogan, T.P. (2008). Electrical contact fabrication and measurements of metals and alloys to thermoelectric materials. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 1044, pp. 449-455.

Ren, F., Hall, B.D., Ni, J.E., Case, E.D., Sootsman, J., Kanatzidis, M.G., DLara-Curzio, E., Trejo, R.M., & Timm, E.J. (2008). Mechanical characterization of PbTe-based thermoelectric materials. Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 1044, pp. 121-126.

Ren, F., Case, E.D., Timm, E.J., & Schock, H.J. (2008). Hardness as a function of composition for n-type LAST thermoelectric material. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 455(1-2), pp. 340-345. doi: 10.1016/j.jallcom.2007.01.086

Ren, F., Case, E.D., Timm, E.J., & Schock, H.J. (2007). Young's modulus as a function of composition for an n-type lead-antimony-silver-telluride (LAST) thermoelectric material. Philosophical Magazine, 87(31), pp. 4907-4934. doi: 10.1080/14786430701589376

Pilchak, A.L., Ren, F., Case, E.D., Timm, E.J., Schock, H.J., Wu, C.I., & Hogan, T.P. (2007). Characterization of dry milled powders of LAST (lead-antimony-silver- tellurium) thermoelectric material. Philosophical Magazine, 87(29), pp. 4567-4591. doi: 10.1080/14786430701566044

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Ren, F., Case, E.D., Timm, E.J., Jacobs, M.D., & Schock, H.J. (2006). Weibull analysis of the biaxial fracture strength of a cast p-type LAST-T thermoelectric material. Philosophical Magazine Letters, 86(10), pp. 673-682. doi: 10.1080/09500830600962720

Smith, I.O., Ren, F., Baumann, M.J., & Case, E.D. (2006). Confocal laser scanning microscopy as a tool for imaging cancellous bone. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater, 79(1), pp. 185-192. United States. doi: 10.1002/jbm.b.30529

Ren, F., Smith, I.O., Baumann, M.J., & Case, E.D. (2005). Three-dimensional microstructural characterization of porous hydroxyapatite using confocal laser scanning microscopy. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 2(3), pp. 200-211. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7402.2005.02022.x

Case, E.D., Ren, F., & Dams, E.E. (2005). Fabricating composition gradients in a model granular composite by utilizing the Brazil-nut effect to segregate powder particles. HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES 5, pp. 401-406. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/

Case, E.D., Ren, F., & Lueders, D.M. (2005). The diametral compression strength of highly porous alumina/zirconia particulate composites. HIGH TEMPERATURE CERAMIC MATRIX COMPOSITES 5, pp. 365-370. Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/

Case, E.D., Ren, F., Kwon, P., Kok, C.K., Rachedi, R., & Klenow, B. (2004). Machining and ceramic/ceramic joining to form internal mesoscale channels. International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology, 1(1), pp. 95-103. doi: 10.1111/j.1744-7402.2004.tb00159.x

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