publications

Book / Book Chapter | Patents | Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers | Conference Presentations/Posters

· Book / Book Chapter

(2) J. H. Chen, Z. Bo, and G. H. Lu (2015), "Vertically-oriented Graphene: Synthesis and Applications," ISBN 978-3-319-15301-8, Springer. (Available at: Springer; Amazon)

(1) J. H. Chen and G. H. Lu (2010), "Carbon Nanotube-Nanoparticle Hybrid Structures," Carbon Nanotubes, Jose Mauricio Marulanda (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-054-4, INTECH. (Chapter 31, p. 611-634) (Available from: http://sciyo.com/articles/show/title/carbon-nanotube-nanoparticle-hybrid-structures)

· Patents (back to top)

(1) J. H. Chen and G. H. Lu, "Controlled Decoration of Carbon Nanotubes with Aerosol Nanoparticles," U.S. Patent 8268405. (Filed on Aug 23, 2006; Publication date Sep 18, 2012)

(2) J. H. Chen and G. H. Lu, "Ambient-Temperature Gas Sensor," U.S. Patent 8240190. (Filed on August 28, 2008; cleared and issued on August 14, 2012)

(3) J. H. Chen, K. H. Yu, Z. Bo, and G. H. Lu, "High Electric Field Fabrication of Oriented Nanostructures," U.S. 9187823 (Filed on September 7, 2012; Publication date November 17, 2015)

(4) J. H. Chen, S. Mao, G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, and Z. Bo, "Protein Detection using Thermally Reduced Graphene Oxide Sheets," U.S. Patent #9,676,621 B2 (Filed on February 17, 2012; Publication date June 13, 2017)

· Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers (Last updated: 10/14/2019; Total citations: 5100 times according to ISI Web of Knowledge, 6600 times according to Google Scholar) (back to top)

(72) A. Maity, X. Y. Sui, B. Jin, H. H. Pu, K. J. Bottum, X. K. Huang, J. B. Chang, G. H. Zhou, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Resonance-Frequency Modulation for Rapid, Point-of-Care Ebola-Glycoprotein Diagnosis with a Graphene-Based Field-Effect Biotransistor, " Analytical Chemistry, 90(24), 14230–14238, 2018. (DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.8b03226)

(71) Y. Liu, Y. Wang, M. Ikram, H. Lv, J. B. Chang, Z. K. Li, L. F. Ma, A. U. Rehman, G. H. Lu, J. H. Chen, and K. Y. Shi, "Facile Synthesis of Highly Dispersed Co₃O₄ Nanoparticles on Expanded, Thin Black Phosphorus for a ppb-Level NO_x Gas Sensor," ACS Sensors, Just Accepted Manuscript, 2018. (DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.8b00397)

(70) J. B. Chang, A. Maity, H. H. Pu, X. Y Sui, G. H. Zhou, R. Ren, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Impedimetric phosphorene field-effect transistors for rapid detection of lead ions," Nanotechnology, 29(37), 375501, 2018. (DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/aacb6a)

(69) S. Mao, J. B. Chang, H. H. Pu, G. H. Lu, Q. Y. He, H. Zhang, and J. H. Chen, " Two-dimensional Nanomaterial-based Field-effect Transistors for Chemical and Biological Sensing," Chemical Society Reviews, 46, 6872–6904, 2017. (DOI:10.1039/C6CS00827E)

(68) X. R. Gao, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Graphene-based Materials for Photoanodes in Dye-sensitized Solar Cells," Frontiers in Energy Research, 3, 50, 2015. (DOI: 10.3389/fenrg.2015.00050)

(67) Z. Bo, H. H. Yang, P. Lv, J. J. Qian, K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, W. Wei, J.H. Yan, and K.F. Cen, "Covalently Interconnected Carbon Nanotubes for Enhanced Charge Transport in Pseudocapacitors," Physica Status Solidi B: Basic Solid State Physics, 252(10), 2236–2244, 2015. (DOI: 10.1002/pssb.201451742)

(66) S. Mao^†, G. H. Lu^†, and J. H. Chen, "Three-Dimensional Graphene-Based Composites for Energy Applications," Nanoscale, 7, 6924-6943, 2015. (^†contributed equally) (Invited Review Article) (DOI: 10.1039/C4NR06609J)

(65) S. Mao, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Nanocarbon-based Gas Sensors: Progress and Challenges," Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2, 5573-5579, 2014. (Invited Highlight) (DOI: 10.1039/C3TA13823B) (PDF)

(64) Z. H. Wen, G. H. Lu, S. M. Cui, H. Kim, S. Q. Ci, J. W. Jiang, P. T. Hurley, and J. H. Chen, "Rational Design of Carbon Network Cross-Linked Si–SiC Hollow Nanosphere as Anode of Lithium-Ion Batteries," Nanoscale, 6, 342-351, 2014. (DOI: 10.1039/C3NR04162J)

(63) S. M. Cui^†, S. Mao^†, G. H. Lu^†, and J. H. Chen, "Graphene Coupled with Nanocrystals: Opportunities and Challenges for Energy and Sensing Applications," Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 4, 2441–2454, 2013. (^†contributed equally) (DOI:10.1021/jz400976a) (PDF)

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(62) T. Z. Huang, S. Mao, J. M. Yu, Z. H. Wen, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Effects of N and F Doping on Structure and Photocatalytic Properties of Anatase TiO₂ Nanoparticles," RSC Advances, Accepted, 2013. (DOI: 10.1039/C3RA42600A) (PDF)

(61) G. H. Lu and J. H. Chen, "Enhancing Undergraduate Student Learning and Research Experience through Hands-on Experiments on Novel Nanohybrid Devices and Systems," Journal of Nano Education, 5(1), 61-69, 2013. (PDF)

(60) E. C. Mattson, K. Pande, M. Unger, S. M. Cui, G. H. Lu, M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, M. Weinert, J. H. Chen, and C. J. Hirschmugl, "Exploring Adsorption and Reactivity of NH₃ on Reduced Graphene Oxide," Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 117(20), 10698–10707, 2013. (DOI:10.1021/jp3122853) (PDF)

(59) Z. Bo, G. H. Lu, P. X. Wang, and J. H. Chen, "Dimensional Analysis of Detrimental Ozone Generation by Negative Wire-to-Plate Corona Discharge in Both Dry and Humid Air", Ozone-Science & Engineering, 35(1), 31-37, 2013. (DOI: 10.1080/01919512.2013.721286) (PDF)

(58) G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, Z. H. Wen, and J. H. Chen, "Semiconducting Graphene: Converting Graphene from Semimetal to Semiconductor," Nanoscale, 5, 1353-1368, 2013. (DOI: 10.1039/C2NR32453A) (Invited review) (PDF)

(57) Z. H. Wen, G. H. Lu, S. Mao, H. Kim, S. M. Cui, K. H. Yu, X. K. Huang, P. T. Hurley, O. Mao, and J. H. Chen, "Silicon Nanotube Anode for Lithium-ion Batteries, " Electrochemistry Communications, 29, 67-70, 2013. (DOI: 10.1016/j.elecom.2013.01.015) (PDF)

(56) Z. H. Wen, S. Ci, S Mao, S. M. Cui, G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, S. Luo, Z. He, and J. H. Chen, "TiO₂ Nanoparticles-decorated Carbon Nanotubes for Significantly Improved Bioelectricity Generation in Microbial Fuel Cells," Journal of Power Sources, 234, 100-106, 2013. (DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2013.01.146) (PDF)

(55) X. Lin, K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, J. H. Chen, and C. Yuan, "Atomic Layer Deposition of TiO₂ Interfacial Layer for Enhancing Performance of Quantum Dot and Dye Co-Sensitized Solar Cells," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics, 46, 024004, 2013. (DOI:10.1088/0022-3727/46/2/024004) (PDF)

(54) K. H. Yu, Z. H. Wen, H. H. Pu, G. H. Lu, Z. Bo, H. Kim, Y. Y. Qian, E. Andrew, S. Mao, and J. H. Chen, "Hierarchical vertically-oriented graphene as a catalytic counter electrode in dye-sensitized solar cells," Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 1, 188–193, 2013. (DOI: 10.1039/C2TA00380E) (PDF)

(53) S. M. Cui, H. H. Pu, G. H. Lu, Z. H. Wen, E. Mattson, C. Hirschmugl, M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, M. Weinert, J. H. Chen, "Fast and Selective Room-temperature Ammonia Sensors Using Silver Nanocrystals-Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes," ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 4(9), 4898–4904 2012. (DOI:10.1021/am301229w) (PDF)

(52) Z. H. Wen, X. C. Wang, S. Mao, Z. Bo, H. Kim, S. M. Cui, G. H. Lu, X. L. Feng, and J. H. Chen, "Crumpled Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Nanosheets with Ultrahigh Pore Volume for High-performance Supercapacitor," Advanced Materials, 24(41), 5610–5616, 2012. (DOI: 10.1002/adma.201201920) (PDF)

(51) M. Mashock, K. H. Yu, S. M. Cui, S. Mao, G. H. Lu*, and J. H. Chen*, "Modulating Gas Sensing Properties of CuO Nanowires through Creation of Discrete Nanosized P-N Junctions on Their Surfaces," ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 4(8), 4192–4199, 2012. (* corresponding authors) (DOI: 10.1021/am300911z) (PDF)

(50) G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, and J. H. Chen, "Ordered Assembly of Sorted Single-walled Carbon Nanotubes by Drying an Aqueous Droplet on a Meshed Substrate," Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 12(9), 6968-6976, 2012. (DOI:10.1166/jnn.2012.6505) (PDF)

(49) S. Mao, Z. H. Wen, H. Kim, G. H. Lu, P. Hurley, and J. H. Chen, "A General Approach to One-Pot Fabrication of Crumpled Graphene-Based Nanohybrids for Energy Applications," ACS Nano, 6(8), 7505–7513, 2012. (DOI:10.1021/nn302818j) (PDF)

(48) S. M. Cui, H. H. Pu, E. C. Mattson, G. H. Lu, S. Mao, M. Weinert, C. Hirschmugl, M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, and J. H. Chen "Ag Nanocrystal as a Promoter for Carbon Nanotube-based Room-temperature Gas Sensors," Nanoscale, 2012, 4, 5887-5894. (DOI: 10.1039/C2NR31556D) (PDF)

(47) S. Mao, S. M. Cui, K. H. Yu, Z. H. Wen, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Ultrafast Hydrogen Sensing through Hybrids of Semiconducting Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes and Tin Oxide Nanocrystals," Nanoscale,4, 1275-1279, 2012. (DOI: 10.1039/C2NR11765G) (PDF)

(46) K. H. Yu, X. Lin, G. H. Lu, Z. H. Wen, C. Yuan, and J. H. Chen, "Optimizing CdS Quantum Dot-Sensitized Solar Cell Performance through Atomic Layer Deposition of Ultrathin TiO₂ Coating," RSC Advances, 2, 7843–7848, 2012. (DOI: 10.1039/C2RA20979A) (PDF)

(45) S. Mao, S. M. Cui, G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, Z. H. Wen, and J. H. Chen, "Tuning gas-sensing properties of reduced graphene oxide using tin oxide nanocrystals,"Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22, 11009–11013, 2012. (DOI: 10.1039/C2JM30378G) (PDF)

(44) Z. Bo, Z. H. Wen, H. Kim, G. H Lu, K. H. Yu, and J. H. Chen, "One-Step Fabrication and Capacitive Behavior of Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitor Electrodes Using Vertically-Oriented Graphene Directly Grown on Metal," Carbon, 50(12), 4379–4387, 2012. (DOI: 10.1016/j.carbon.2012.05.014) (PDF)

(43) K. H. Chen†, G. H. Lu†, J. B. Chang†, S. Mao, K. H. Yu, S. M. Cui, and J. H. Chen, "Hg(II) Ion Detection Using Thermally Reduced Graphene Oxide Decorated with Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles," Analytical Chemistry, 84(9), 4057-4062, 2012. (DOI: 10.1021/ac3000336) (†contributed equally) (PDF)

(42) S. M. Cui, E. C. Mattson, G. H. Lu, C. Hirschmugl, M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, and J. H. Chen, "Tailoring nanomaterial products through electrode material and oxygen partial pressure in a mini-arc plasma reactor," Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 14(3), 1-13, 2012. (DOI: 10.1007/s11051-012-0744-5) (PDF)

(41) Z. H. Wen, S. M. Cui, H. Kim, S. Mao, K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, H. H. Pu, O. Mao, and J. H. Chen, "Binding Sn-based nanoparticles on graphene as the anode of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries," Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22, 3300-3306, 2012. (DOI: 10.1039/C2JM14999K) (PDF)

(40) K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, K. H. Chen, S. Mao, H. Kim, and J. H. Chen, "Controllable Photoelectron Transfer in CdSe Nanocrystal–Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Structures," Nanoscale, 4, 742-746, 2012. (DOI: 10.1039/C2NR11577H) (PDF)

(39) G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, L. E. Ocola, and J. H. Chen, "Ultrafast Room-Temperature NH₃ Sensing with Positively-Gated Reduced Graphene Oxide Field-Effect Transistors," Chemical Communications, 47(27), 7761-7763 , 2011. (DOI: 10.1039/C1CC12658J) (PDF)

(38) E. C. Mattson, H. H. Pu, S. M. Cui, M. A. Schofield, S. Rhim, G. H. Lu, M. J. Nasse, R. S. Ruoff, M. Weinert, M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, J. H. Chen, and C. J. Hirschmugl, "Evidence of Nanocrystalline Semiconducting Graphene Monoxide during Thermal Reduction of Graphene Oxide in Vacuum," ACS Nano, 5(12), 9710–9717, 2011. (DOI: 10.1021/nn203160n) (PDF)

(37) Z. Bo, S. M. Cui, K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, S. Mao, and J. H. Chen, "Note: Continuous Synthesis of Uniform Vertical Graphene on Cylindrical Surfaces," Review of Scientific Instruments, 82(8), 086116, 2011. (DOI: 10.1063/1.3624842 ) (PDF)

(36) K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, Z. Bo, and J. H. Chen, "Selective Deposition of CdSe Nanoparticles on Reduced Graphene Oxide to Understand Photoinduced Charge Transfer in Hybrid Nanostructures," ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 3(7), 2703–2709, 2011. (DOI: 10.1021/am200494v) (PDF)

(35) S. Mao, K. H. Yu, S. M. Cui, Z. Bo, G. H. Lu, and Junhong Chen, "A new reducing agent to prepare single-layer, high-quality reduced graphene oxide for device applications," Nanoscale, 3, 2849-2853, 2011. (DOI: 10.1039/c1nr10270b) (PDF)

(34) K. H. Yu†, G. H. Lu†, Z. Bo, and J. H. Chen, "Carbon Nanotube with Chemically Bonded Graphene Leaves for Electronic and Optoelectronic Applications," Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2, 1556–1562, 2011. († contributed equally) (DOI: 10.1021/jz200641c) (PDF)

(33) G. H. Lu, S. Park, K. H. Yu, R. S. Ruoff, L. E. Ocola, D. Rosenmann, and J. H. Chen, "Toward Practical Gas Sensing with Highly Reduced Graphene Oxide: A New Signal Processing Method to Circumvent Run-to-Run and Device-to-Device Variations," ACS Nano, 5(2), 1154–1164, 2011. (DOI:10.1021/nn102803q) (PDF)

(32) Z. Bo, K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, S. M. Cui, S. Mao, and J. H. Chen, "Vertically oriented graphene sheets grown on metallic wires for greener corona discharges: lower power consumption and minimized ozone emission," Energy & Environmental Science, 4, 2525–2528, 2011. (DOI:10.1039/C1EE01140E) (PDF)

(31) K. H. Yu, P. X. Wang, G. H. Lu, K. H. Chen, Z. Bo, and J. H. Chen, "Patterning Vertically-oriented Graphene Sheets for Nanodevice Applications," Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters, 2(6), 537–542, 2011. (DOI: 10.1021/jz200087w) (PDF)

(30) Z. Bo, K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, S. Mao, and J. H. Chen, "Understanding Growth of Carbon Nanowalls at Atmospheric Pressure Using Normal Glow Discharge Plasma-enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition," Carbon, 49(6), 1849-1858, 2011. (

(29) S. Mao, K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Highly Sensitive Protein Sensor Based on Thermally-Reduced Graphene Oxide Field-Effect Transistor," Nano Research, 4(10), 921-930, 2011. (DOI: 10.1007/s12274-011-0148-3) (PDF)

(28) K. H. Yu, Z. Bo, G. H. Lu, S. Mao, S. M. Cui, Y. W. Zhu, X. Q. Chen, R. S. Ruoff, and J. H. Chen, "Growth of Carbon Nanowalls at Atmospheric Pressure for One-step Gas Sensor Fabrication," Nanoscale Research Letters, 6, 202, 2011. (DOI: 10.1186/1556-276X-6-202) (PDF)

(27) B. J. Hansen, H. Chan, J. Lu, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Short-circuit Diffusion Growth of Long Bi-crystal CuO Nanowires,"Chemical Physics Letters, 504(1-3), 41-45, 2011. (DOI: 10.1016/j.cplett.2011.01.040) (PDF)

(26) S. Mao, G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, Z. Bo, and J. H. Chen, "Specific Protein Detection using Thermally Reduced Graphene Oxide Sheet Decorated with Gold Nanoparticle-antibody Conjugates," Advanced Materials, 22(32), 3521–3526, 2010. (DOI: 10.1002/adma.201000520) (PDF)

(25) Z. Bo, K. H. Yu, G. H. Lu, S. Mao, J. H. Chen, and F. G. Fan, "Nanoscale Discharge Electrode for Minimizing Ozone Emission from Indoor Corona Devices," Environmental Science & Technology, 44(16), 6337-6342, 2010. (DOI: 10.1021/es 903917f) (PDF)

(24) B. Hansen, N. Kouklin, G. H. Lu, I. K. Lin, J. H. Chen, and X. Zhang, "Transport, Analyte Detection and Opto-Electronic Response of p-Type CuO Nanowires," Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 114(6), 2440-2447, 2010. (DOI: 10.1021/jp908850j) (PDF)

(23) S. M. Cui, G. H. Lu, S. Mao, K. H. Yu, and J. H. Chen, "One-dimensional Tungsten Oxide Growth through a Grain-by-Grain Buildup Process," Chemical Physics Letters, 485(1-3), 64-68, 2010. (DOI:10.1016/j.cplett.2009.11.064) (PDF)

(22) W. Smith, S. Mao, G. H. Lu, A. Catlett, J. H. Chen, and Y. P. Zhao, "The Effect of Ag Nanoparticle Loading on the Photocatalytic Activity of TiO₂ Nanorod Arrays," Chemical Physics Letters, 485(1-3), 171-175, 2010. (DOI:10.1016/j.cplett.2009.12.041) (PDF)

(21) S. Mao, G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, and J. H. Chen, "Specific Biosensing Using Carbon Nanotubes Functionalized with Gold Nanoparticle–Antibody Conjugates," Carbon, 48(2), 479-486, 2010. (DOI:10.1016/j.carbon.2009.09.065) (PDF)

(20) S. Mao, G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, and J. H. Chen, "Protein Viability on Au Nanoparticles during an Electrospray and Electrostatic-Force-Directed Assembly Process," Journal of Nanomaterials, No. 196393, 2010. (DOI:10.1155/2010/196393) (PDF)

(19) G. H. Lu, L. E. Ocola, and J. H. Chen, "Reduced Graphene Oxide for Room-Temperature Gas Sensors," Nanotechnology, 20(44), 445502, 2009. (DOI:10.1088/0957-4484/20/44/445502) (PDF)

(18) G. H. Lu, L. E. Ocola, and J. H. Chen, "Room-Temperature Gas Sensing Based on Electron Transfer between Discrete Tin Oxide Nanocrystals and Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes," Advanced Materials, 21(24), 2487-2491, 2009. (Frontispiece Featured) (DOI:10.1002 / adma.200803536) (PDF)

(17) G. H. Lu, L. E. Ocola, and J. H. Chen, "Gas Detection Using Low-Temperature Reduced Graphene Oxide Sheets," Applied Physics Letters, 94, 083111, 2009. (Selected for the March 16^th, 2009 issue of Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology) (DOI:10.1063/1.3086896) (PDF)

(16) G. H. Lu, S. Mao, S. Park, R. S. Ruoff, and J. H. Chen, "Facile, Noncovalent Decoration of Graphene Oxide Sheets with Nanocrystals," Nano Research, 2(3), 192-200, 2009. (DOI:10.1007/s12274-009-9017-8) (PDF)

(15) S. Mao, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Carbon-Nanotube-Assisted Transmission Electron Microscopy Characterization of Aerosol Nanoparticles," Journal of Aerosol Science, 40(2), 180-184, 2009. (DOI:10.1016/j.jaerosci.2008.10.001) (PDF)

(14) G. H. Lu, M. Liu, K. H. Yu, and J. H. Chen, "Synthesis and Absorption Properties of SnO₂ Nanocrystal-Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Structures," Journal of Electronic Materials, 37(11), 1686-1690, 2008. (DOI:10.1007/s11664-008-0500-x) (PDF)

(13) S. Mao, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Coating Carbon Nanotubes with Colloidal Nanocrystals by Combining an Electrospray Technique with Directed Assembly Using an Electrostatic Field," Nanotechnology 19(45), No. 455610, 2008. (DOI:10.1088/0957-4484/19/45/455610) (PDF)

(12) M. Liu, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Synthesis, Assembly, and Characterization of Si Nanoparticles and Si Nanoparticle-Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Structures," Nanotechnology, 19(26), No. 265705, 2008. (DOI:10.1088/0957-4484/19/26/265705) (PDF)

(11) L. Y. Zhu, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "A Generic Approach to Coat Carbon Nanotubes with Nanoparticles for Potential Energy Applications," Journal of Heat Transfer-Special Issue on Energy Nanotechnology, 130(4), No. 044502, 2008. (DOI:10.1115/1.2787026) (PDF)

(10) M. Omari, N. Kouklin, G. H. Lu, J. H. Chen, and M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, “Fabrication of Cd₃As₂ nanowires by direct vapor-solid growth and their infrared absorption properties,” Nanotechnology 19(10), 105301, 2008. (DOI:10.1088/0957-4484/19/10/105301) (PDF)

(9) B. J. Hansen, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Direct Oxidation Growth of CuO Nanowires from Copper-Containing Substrates," Journal of Nanomaterials, No. 830474, 2008. (DOI:10.1155/2008/830474) (PDF)

(8) G. H. Lu, L. Y. Zhu, P. X. Wang, J. H. Chen, D. A. Dikin, R. S. Ruoff, Y. Yu, and Z. F. Ren, "Electrostatic-Force-Directed Assembly of Ag Nanocrystals onto Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes," Journal of Physical Chemistry C 111(48), 17919-17922, 2007. (DOI:10.1021/jp071523x) (PDF)

(7) L. Y. Zhu, G. H. Lu, S. Mao, J. H. Chen, D. A. Dikin, X. Q. Chen, and R. S. Ruoff, "Ripening of Silver Nanoparticles on Carbon Nanotubes," NANO 2(3), 149-156, 2007. (Cover featured) (DOI:10.1142/S1793292007000507) (PDF)

(6) J. H. Chen, G. H. Lu, L. Y. Zhu and R. C. Flagan, "A Simple and Versatile Mini-Arc Plasma Source for Nanocrystal Synthesis," Journal of Nanoparticle Research 9(2), 203-213, 2007. (DOI:10.1007/s11051-006-9168-4) (PDF)

(5) G. H. Lu, L. Kyle, L. E. Ocola, M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, and J. H. Chen, "Gas Sensors Based on Tin Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized from a Mini-Arc Plasma Source," Journal of Nanomaterials, No. 60828, 2006. (DOI:10.1155/JNM/2006/60828) (PDF)

(4) J. H. Chen and G. H. Lu, "Controlled Decoration of Carbon Nanotubes with Nanoparticles," Nanotechnology 17(12), 2891-2894, 2006. (Highlighted by Nanowerk Spotlight) (DOI:10.1088/0957-4484/17/12/011) (PDF)

(3) Z. G. Yang, Q. X. Mao, G. B. Ma and G. H. Lu, “Characteristic Analysis of Substitute Refrigerant R134a Working under High-temperature Environment,” Journal of Building Energy and Environment 22(4), 14-16, 2003. (in Chinese with English Abstract)

(2) G. H. Lu, Q. X. Mao, L. R. Wu, and G. B. Ma, “Research on Traveling Crane Air Conditioning Systems’ Current Situations in the Steel-making Workshops of an Iron and Steel Works,” Journal of Building Energy and Environment 21(6), 12-14, 2002. (in Chinese with English Abstract)

(1) H. Liu, Q. X. Mao, J. H. Huang, G. B. Ma and G. H. Lu, “In-situ Test and Evaluation of AC Renovation of Control Center in a Steel Works,” Journal of Building Energy and Environment21(2), 59-62, 2002. (in Chinese with English Abstract)

· Conference Presentations/Posters (* presenter) (back to top)

(30) G. H. Lu*, S. Park, K. H. Yu, R. S. Ruoff, L. E. Ocola, D. Rosenmann, and J. H. Chen, "Toward Practical Gas Sensors Using Highly Reduced Graphene Oxide," Presented at the 2010 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 29-December 3, 2010. (Poster)

(29) S. Mao*, G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, Z. Bo, and J. H. Chen, "Protein Detection using Thermally-Reduced Graphene Oxide and Gold Nanoparticle-antibody Composites," Presented at the 2010 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 29-December 3, 2010. (Poster)

(28) G. H. Lu* J. H. Chen, and L. E. Ocola, " Gas Sensors Based on Thermally Reduced Graphene Oxide," Presented at the 2009 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 30-December 4, 2009. (Oral)

(27) S. Mao*, G. H. Lu, K. H. Yu, and J. H. Chen, " Detection of Protein via Gold Nanoparticle-Antigen Conjugates in Carbon Nanotube Field Effect Transistors," Presented at the 2009 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 30-December 4, 2009. (Poster)

(26) G. H. Lu*, J. H. Chen, and L. E. Ocola, "Low-Temperature Reduced Graphene Oxide for Gas Detection Applications," Presented at the 2009 ASME International Conference & Exhibition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, November 13-19, 2009. (Oral)

(25) K. H. Yu*, G. H. Lu, and J. H. Chen, "Photodetectors Based on Hybrid Nanostructures of CdSe Quantum Dots Supported on Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes," Presented at the 2008 ASME International Conference & Exhibition, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, November 13-19, 2009. (Oral)

(24) S. Mao, G. H. Lu*, and J. H. Chen, “Decoration of Carbon Nanotubes with Electrosprayed Nanocrystals via Electrostatic Force Directed Assembly”, Presented at the 27th AAAR Conference, Orlando, FL, October 20-24, 2008. (Poster)

(23) S. Mao, G. H. Lu*, and J. H. Chen, “Carbon-Nanotube-Assisted Transmission Electron Microscopy Characterization of Aerosol Nanoparticles”, Presented at the 27th AAAR Conference, Orlando, FL, October 20-24, 2008. (Poster)

(22) G. H. Lu, L. E. Ocola, and J. H. Chen*, "Novel Gas Sensors Fabricated Using Tin Oxide Nanocrystal-Carbon Nanotube Hybrid Structures," Presented at the 2008 ASME International Conference on Integration and Commercialization of Micro and Nanosystems, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hongkong, China, June 3-5, 2008.

(21) G. H. Lu*, J. H. Chen, and L. E. Ocola, "Miniaturized Room-temperature Gas Sensors with Hybrid Nanostructures of SnO₂ Nanocrystals Decorated on Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes", Presented at the 2008 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show, Boston, MA, June 1-5, 2008. (Oral)

(20) G. H. Lu, L. Y. Zhu, P. X. Wang, J. H. Chen*, D. A. Dikin, R. S. Ruoff, Y. Yu, and Z. F. Ren, “Dry Assembly of Nanocrystals onto Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotubes,” Presented at the 2007 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo (IMECE), Seattle, WA, November 11-15, 2007.

(19) G. H. Lu* and J. H. Chen, “Synthesis and Characterization of Doped Tin Oxide Nanocrystals for Gas Sensing Applications,” Presented at the 26th AAAR Conference, Reno, NV, September 24-28, 2007. (Poster)

(18) G. H. Lu*, S. M. Hebert, L. E. Ocola, and J. H. Chen, “Room Temperature Gas Sensing with SnO₂ Nanocrystals Supported on MWCNTs”, Presented at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Laboratory for Surface Studies Summer Symposium 2007, Milwaukee, WI, August 28, 2007. (Oral, Best Oral Presentation Award)

(17) G. H. Lu, L. Y. Zhu, S. Hebert, E. Jen, L. Ocola, and J. H. Chen*, "Engineering Gas Sensors with Aerosol Nanocrystals," Proceedings of 2007 ASME International Conference on Integration and Commercialization of Micro and Nanosystems, Sanya, Hainan, China, January 10-13, 2007.

(16) J. H. Chen*, G. H. Lu, L. Y. Zhu, and C. Hirschmugl, "Controlled Assembly of Nanoparticles onto Carbon Nanotubes," Abstracts of 2006 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 27-December 1, 2006.

(15) G. H. Lu, L. Y. Zhu, S. Hebert, L. E. Ocola and J. H. Chen*, "Novel Gas Sensors Based on Hybrid Nanostructures," Abstracts of 2006 MRS Fall Meeting, Boston, MA, November 27-December 1, 2006.

(14) G. H. Lu*, K. L. Huebner, E. Jen, L. E. Ocola and J. H. Chen, "Miniaturized Gas Sensors Based on Pure and Doped Tin Oxide Nanocrystals, "Abstract accepted to ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo (IMECE), Chicago, IL, November 5-10, 2006. (Oral)

(13) G. H. Lu* and J. H. Chen, "Coating Carbon Nanotubes with Aerosol Nanoparticles," Presented at the 7th International Aerosol Conference, St. Paul, MN, September 10-15, 2006. (Poster)

(12) G. H. Lu*, L. Y. Zhu, C. Hirschmugl and J. H. Chen, “Controlled Assembly of Nanoparticles onto Carbon Nanotubes”, Presented at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Laboratory for Surface Studies Summer Symposium, Milwaukee, WI, August 18, 2006. (Oral)

(11) J. H. Chen*, G. H. Lu, L. Y. Zhu, and C. J. Hirschmugl, "A Generic Approach to Coat Carbon Nanotubes with Nanoparticles for Energy Applications," Presented at the ASME Energy Nanotechnology International Conference, Cambridge, MA, Jun. 26-28, 2006. (Oral)

(10) L. Y. Zhu, G. H. Lu, J. H. Chen, and C. J. Hirschmugl*, "Assembly of Silver Nanoparticles onto Multi-walled Carbon Nanotubes and Study of Nanoparticle Attachment Mechanism," Presented at the 66th Annual Physical Electronics Conference, Princeton, NJ, June 18-21, 2006. (Oral)

(9) G. H. Lu*, K. L. Huebner, L. E. Ocola, M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, and J. H. Chen, "Fabrication and Characterization of an Ultrasensitive Tin Oxide Nanoparticle Sensor," Presented at Argonne National Laboratory Users Meetings, Argonne, IL, May 1-5, 2006. (Poster, Best Student Poster Award)

(8) G. H. Lu*, K. L. Huebner, L. E. Ocola, M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, and J. H. Chen, "Ultrasensitive Nanoparticle Gas Sensors," Presented at the 30th Annual Great Lakes Biomedical Conference Biomedical Sensors, Racine, WI, April 21, 2006. (Poser)

(7) G. H. Lu*, J. H. Chen and M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, "Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles Using a Mini-arc Plasma Source," Presented at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Laboratory for Surface Studies Summer Symposium, Milwaukee, WI, August 19, 2005. (Poster)

(6) G. H. Lu*, J. H. Chen, and M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska , “Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles Using a Mini-Arc Plasma Source,” Presented at 2005 Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting, San Francisco, CA, March 28-April 1, 2005. (Poster, Paper)

(5) J. H. Chen*, G. H. Lu, E. Abu-Zahra, and M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, "Arc Plasma Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles," Presented at 2004 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and RD&D Expo (IMECE), Anaheim, CA, November 13-19, 2004. (Oral)

(4) G. H. Lu*, J. H. Chen and M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, "Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles for Fabrication of Functional Devices," Presented at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Keulks Symposium on Nanotechnology, Milwaukee, WI, October 15, 2004. (Poster)

(3) J. H. Chen*, G. H. Lu, and M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, "Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles Using a Commercial Arc Welder," Presented at the 23rd American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, October 4-8, 2004. (Poster)

(2) J. H. Chen*, G. H. Lu, E. Abu-Zahra and R. C. Flagan, "A Simple Arc Plasma Source for Nanoparticle Synthesis," Presented at the 2004 Gordon Research Conference on Plasma Processing Science, Plymouth, NH, August 15-20, 2004. (Poster)

(1) G. H. Lu*, E. Abu-Zahra, J. H. Chen and M. Gajdardziska-Josifovska, "Arc Plasma Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles," Presented at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Laboratory for Surface Studies Summer Graduate Student Symposium, Milwaukee, WI, August 10, 2004. (Poster)