Published Work

Prior to University of Pittsburgh

Guillou, J., Lavadiya, D.N., Munro, T., Fronk, T., & Ban, H. (2018). From lignocellulose to biocomposite: Multi-level modelling and experimental investigation of the thermal properties of kenaf fiber reinforced composites based on constituent materials. Applied Thermal Engineering, 128, 1372-1381. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.09.095.

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Hamaoui, G., Horny, N., Hua, Z., Zhu, T., Robillard, J.F., Fleming, A., Ban, H., & Chirtoc, M. (2018). Electronic contribution in heat transfer at metal-semiconductor and metal silicide-semiconductor interfaces. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 8(1), 11352. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-29505-4.

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Fleming, A., Folsom, C., Ban, H., & Ma, Z. (2017). A general method to analyze the thermal performance of multi-cavity concentrating solar power receivers. Solar Energy, 150, 608-618. doi: 10.1016/j.solener.2015.08.007.

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Hua, Z., & Ban, H. (2017). A new measurement approach for interface thermal resistance using frequency-scan photothermal reflectance technique. International Journal of Thermal Sciences, 117, 59-67. doi: 10.1016/j.ijthermalsci.2017.03.005.

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Hua, Z., & Ban, H. (2017). Thermal diffusivity measurement of focused-ion-beam fabricated sample using photothermal reflectance technique. Rev Sci Instrum, 88(5), 054901. doi: 10.1063/1.4981812.

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Mo, J., & Ban, H. (2017). Measurements and theoretical modeling of effective thermal conductivity of particle beds under compression in air and vacuum. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 10, 423-433. doi: 10.1016/j.csite.2017.10.001.

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Munro, T., Liu, L., Ban, H., & Glorieux, C. (2017). Thermophysical properties of thin fibers via photothermal quantum dot fluorescence spectral shape-based thermometry. International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer, 112, 1090-1097. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2017.05.046.

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Munro, T., Putzeys, T., Copeland, C.G., Xing, C., Lewis, R.V., Ban, H., Glorieux, C., & Wubbenhorst, M. (2017). Investigation of Synthetic Spider Silk Crystallinity and Alignment via Electrothermal, Pyroelectric, Literature XRD, and Tensile Techniques. Macromolecular Materials and Engineering, 302(4), 1600480. doi: 10.1002/mame.201600480.

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Xing, C., Munro, T., Jensen, C., Ban, H., Copeland, C.G., & Lewis, R.V. (2017). Thermal characterization of natural and synthetic spider silks by both the 3ω and transient electrothermal methods. Materials & Design, 119, 22-29. doi: 10.1016/j.matdes.2017.01.057.

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Fleming, A., Folsom, C., Jensen, C., & Ban, H. (2016). Fiber-based modulated optical reflectance configuration allowing for offset pump and probe beams. Review of Scientific Instruments, 87(12), 124902. doi: 10.1063/1.4967469.

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Horny, N., Chirtoc, M., Fleming, A., Hamaoui, G., & Ban, H. (2016). Kapitza thermal resistance studied by high-frequency photothermal radiometry. Applied Physics Letters, 109(3), 033103. doi: 10.1063/1.4959084.

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Munro, T., Liu, L., Glorieux, C., & Ban, H. (2016). CdSe/ZnS quantum dot fluorescence spectra shape-based thermometry via neural network reconstruction. Journal of Applied Physics, 119(21), 214903. doi: 10.1063/1.4953223.

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Xing, C., Jensen, C., Folsom, C., Ban, H., & Kennedy, J.R. (2016). A thermal conductivity and electromotive force measurement system for nuclear fuels and materials. Measurement, 94, 333-337. doi: 10.1016/j.measurement.2016.08.011.

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Folsom, C., Xing, C., Jensen, C., Ban, H., & Marshall, D.W. (2015). Experimental measurement and numerical modeling of the effective thermal conductivity of TRISO fuel compacts. Journal of Nuclear Materials, 458, 198-205. doi: 10.1016/j.jnucmat.2014.12.042.

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Horne, K., & Ban, H. (2015). Sensitivity analysis of the transient torque viscosity measurement method. Metrologia, 52(1), 1-7. doi: 10.1088/0026-1394/52/1/1.

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Horne, K., Fleming, A., Timmins, B., & Ban, H. (2015). Monte carlo uncertainty analysis for photothermal radiometry measurements using a curve fit process. Metrologia, 52(6), 783-792. doi: 10.1088/0026-1394/52/6/783.

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Hua, Z., Ban, H., & Hurley, D.H. (2015). The study of frequency-scan photothermal reflectance technique for thermal diffusivity measurement. Review of Scientific Instruments, 86(5), 054901. doi: 10.1063/1.4919609.

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Liu, L., Zhong, K., Munro, T., Alvarado, S., Côte, R., Creten, S., Fron, E., Ban, H., Van der Auweraer, M., Roozen, N.B., Matsuda, O., & Glorieux, C. (2015). Wideband fluorescence-based thermometry by neural network recognition: Photothermal application with 10 ns time resolution. Journal of Applied Physics, 118(18), 184906. doi: 10.1063/1.4935277.

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Mo, J., Garrett, D., & Ban, H. (2015). Anisotropic Effective Thermal Conductivity of Particle Beds Under Uniaxial Compression. International Journal of Thermophysics, 36(10-11), 2621-2637. doi: 10.1007/s10765-015-1948-6.

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Munro, T.R., & Ban, H. (2015). Flow and Heat Flux Behavior of Micro-bubble Jet Flows Observed in Thin, Twisted-Wire, Subcooled Boiling in Microgravity. Microgravity Science and Technology, 27(1), 49-60. doi: 10.1007/s12217-014-9409-6.

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Zhang, L., Bai, Z., Ban, H., & Liu, L. (2015). Effects of the amino acid sequence on thermal conduction through β-sheet crystals of natural silk protein. Phys Chem Chem Phys, 17(43), 29007-29013. doi: 10.1039/c5cp04621a.

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Li, C., Su, C.H., Lehoczky, S.L., Scripa, R.N., Ban, H., & Lin, B. (2014). Thermophysical properties of HgTe and Hg0.9Cd0.1Te melts. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 391, 54-60. doi: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2014.03.012.

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Munro, T.R., Koeln, J.P., Fassmann, A.W., Barnett, R.J., & Ban, H. (2014). Phase change heat transfer and bubble behavior observed on twisted wire heater geometries in microgravity. International Journal of Heat and Fluid Flow, 47, 21-30. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2014.02.004.

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Xing, C., Folsom, C., Jensen, C., Ban, H., & Marshall, D.W. (2014). A correction scheme for thermal conductivity measurement using the comparative cut-bar technique based on 3D numerical simulation. Measurement Science and Technology, 25(5), 055602. doi: 10.1088/0957-0233/25/5/055602.

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Xing, C., Jensen, C., Folsom, C., Ban, H., & Marshall, D.W. (2014). An optimal guarding scheme for thermal conductivity measurement using a guarded cut-bar technique, part 1 experimental study. Applied Thermal Engineering, 62(2), 850-857. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.03.040.

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Xing, C., Jensen, C., Munro, T., White, B., Ban, H., & Chirtoc, M. (2014). Thermal property characterization of fine fibers by the 3-omega technique. Applied Thermal Engineering, 71(1), 589-595. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.06.022.

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Xing, C., Jensen, C., Munro, T., White, B., Ban, H., & Chirtoc, M. (2014). Accurate thermal property measurement of fine fibers by the 3-omega technique. Applied Thermal Engineering, 73(1), 317-324. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.07.035.

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Xing, C., Munro, T., Jensen, C., White, B., & Ban, H. (2014). Thermal Characterization of Fine Fibers Using an Improved Direct Electrical Heating Method. International Journal of Thermophysics, 35(8), 1512-1525. doi: 10.1007/s10765-014-1723-0.

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Xing, C., Munro, T., Jensen, C., White, B., Ban, H., Copeland, C.G., & Lewis, R.V. (2014). Thermophysical property measurement of electrically nonconductive fibers by the electrothermal technique. Measurement Science and Technology, 25(11), 115604. doi: 10.1088/0957-0233/25/11/115604.

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Xing, C., Munro, T., White, B., Ban, H., Copeland, C.G., & Lewis, R.V. (2014). Thermophysical properties of the dragline silk of Nephila clavipes spider. Polymer, 55(16), 4226-4231. doi: 10.1016/j.polymer.2014.05.046.

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Zhang, L., Chen, T., Ban, H., & Liu, L. (2014). Hydrogen bonding-assisted thermal conduction in β-sheet crystals of spider silk protein. Nanoscale, 6(14), 7786-7791. doi: 10.1039/c4nr01195c.

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Jensen, C., Chirtoc, M., Antoniow, J.S., & Ban, H. (2013). In-Depth Thermal-Conductivity Profile of Ion-Irradiated Zirconium Carbide Using Scanning Thermal Microscopy. International Journal of Thermophysics, 34(4), 597-608. doi: 10.1007/s10765-012-1365-z.

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Jensen, C., Chirtoc, M., Horny, N., Antoniow, J.S., Pron, H., & Ban, H. (2013). Thermal conductivity profile determination in proton-irradiated ZrC by spatial and frequency scanning thermal wave methods. Journal of Applied Physics, 114(13), 133509. doi: 10.1063/1.4821432.

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Xing, C., Jensen, C., Folsom, C., Ban, H., & Marshall, D.W. (2013). An optimal guarding scheme for thermal conductivity measurement using a guarded cut-bar technique, part 2 guarding mechanism. Applied Thermal Engineering, 59(1-2), 504-514. doi: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.06.021.

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Xing, C., Munro, T., Jensen, C., & Ban, H. (2013). Analysis of the electrothermal technique for thermal property characterization of thin fibers. Measurement Science and Technology, 24(10), 105603. doi: 10.1088/0957-0233/24/10/105603.

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Horne, K., Ban, H., Fielding, R., & Kennedy, R. (2012). Monte Carlo uncertainty estimation for an oscillating-vessel viscosity measurement. METROLOGIA, 49(4), 577-582. doi: 10.1088/0026-1394/49/4/577.

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Horne, K., Ban, H., Mandelis, A., & Matvienko, A. (2012). Photothermal radiometry measurement of thermophysical property change of an ion-irradiated sample. MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING B-ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL SOLID-STATE MATERIALS, 177(2), 164-167. doi: 10.1016/j.mseb.2011.10.014.

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Jensen, C., Xing, C., Folsom, C., Ban, H., & Phillips, J. (2012). Design and Validation of a High-Temperature Comparative Thermal-Conductivity Measurement System. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERMOPHYSICS, 33(2), 311-329. doi: 10.1007/s10765-012-1161-9.

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Xing, C., Jensen, C., Hua, Z., Ban, H., Hurley, D.H., Khafizov, M., & Kennedy, J.R. (2012). Parametric study of the frequency-domain thermoreflectance technique. Journal of Applied Physics, 112(10), 103105. doi: 10.1063/1.4761977.

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Boulware, J.C., Ban, H., Jensen, S., & Wassom, S. (2011). Liquid oxygen magnetohydrodynamics. In Cryogenics: Theory, Processes and Applications. (pp. 39-68).

Garrett, D., & Ban, H. (2011). Compressive pressure dependent anisotropic effective thermal conductivity of granular beds. GRANULAR MATTER, 13(5), 685-696. doi: 10.1007/s10035-011-0273-4.

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Koeln, J.P., Boulware, J.C., Ban, H., & Dennison, J.R. (2011). Observations on braided thin wire nucleate boiling in microgravity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND FLUID FLOW, 32(5), 973-981. doi: 10.1016/j.ijheatfluidflow.2011.05.005.

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Xing, C., Jensen, C., Ban, H., & Phillips, J. (2011). Uncertainty analysis on the design of thermal conductivity measurement by a guarded cut-bar technique. MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 22(7), 075702. doi: 10.1088/0957-0233/22/7/075702.

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Ban, H., Lin, B., & Song, Z. (2010). Effect of electrical double layer on electric conductivity and pressure drop in a pressure-driven microchannel flow. BIOMICROFLUIDICS, 4(1), 014104. doi: 10.1063/1.3328091.

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Boulware, J.C., Ban, H., Jensen, S., & Wassom, S. (2010). Modeling of the dynamics of a slug of liquid oxygen in a magnetic field and experimental verification. CRYOGENICS, 50(6-7), 401-409. doi: 10.1016/j.cryogenics.2010.03.004.

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Boulware, J.C., Ban, H., Jensen, S., & Wassom, S. (2010). Experimental studies of the pressures generated by a liquid oxygen slug in a magnetic field. JOURNAL OF MAGNETISM AND MAGNETIC MATERIALS, 322(13), 1752-1757. doi: 10.1016/j.jmmm.2009.12.022.

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Boulware, J.C., Ban, H., Jensen, S., & Wassom, S. (2010). Influence of geometry on liquid oxygen magnetohydrodynamics. Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science, 34(8), 1182-1193. doi: 10.1016/j.expthermflusci.2010.04.007.

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Neilson, B.T., Hatch, C.E., Ban, H., & Tyler, S.W. (2010). Solar radiative heating of fiber-optic cables used to monitor temperatures in water. WATER RESOURCES RESEARCH, 46(8). doi: 10.1029/2009WR008354.

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Rempe, J.L., Knudson, D.L., Condie, K.G., Daw, J.E., Ban, H., Fox, B.S., & Kohse, G.E. (2010). New Sensors for the Advanced Test Reactor National Scientific User Facility. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON NUCLEAR SCIENCE, 57(5), 2653-2661. doi: 10.1109/TNS.2010.2043684.

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Ban, H., & Li, Z. (2009). A novel capacitance sensor for fireside corrosion measurement. REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, 80(11), 115107. doi: 10.1063/1.3262500.

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Wang, J., Wang, T., Burken, J.G., Chusuel, C.C., Ban, H., Ladwig, K., & Huang, C.P. (2008). Adsorption of arsenic(V) onto fly ash: A speciation-based approach. CHEMOSPHERE, 72(3), 381-388. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2008.02.045.

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Cherkaduvasala, V., Murphy, D.W., Ban, H., Harrison, K.E., & Monroe, L.S. (2007). Aerodynamic characteristics of popcorn ash particles. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 25(3), 275-287. doi: 10.1080/02726350701375899.

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Wang, J., Wang, T., Mallhi, H., Liu, Y., Ban, H., & Ladwig, K. (2007). The role of ammonia on mercury leaching from coal fly ash. CHEMOSPHERE, 69(10), 1586-1592. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2007.05.053.

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Wang, T., Wang, H., Ban, H., & Ladwig, K. (2007). Quantifying the availability and the stability of trace cationic elements in fly ash. WASTE MANAGEMENT, 27(10), 1345-1355. doi: 10.1016/j.wasman.2006.07.022.

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Wang, T., Wang, J., Burken, J.G., Ban, H., & Ladwig, K. (2007). The leaching characteristics of selenium from coal fly ashes. JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, 36(6), 1784-1792. doi: 10.2134/jeq2007.0143.

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Wang, J., Ban, H., Teng, X., Wang, H., & Ladwig, K. (2006). Impacts of pH and ammonia on the leaching of Cu(II) and Cd(II) from coal fly ash. CHEMOSPHERE, 64(11), 1892-1898. doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2006.01.041.

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Li, C., Scripa, R.N., Ban, H., Lin, B., Su, C.H., & Lehoczky, S.L. (2005). Thermophysical properties of Hg0.8Cd0.2Te melt: Density, electrical conductivity and viscosity. JOURNAL OF NON-CRYSTALLINE SOLIDS, 351(14-15), 1179-1184. doi: 10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2005.03.005.

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Li, C., Su, C.H., Lehoczky, S.L., Scripa, R.N., Lin, B., & Ban, H. (2005). Thermophysical properties of liquid Te: Density, electrical conductivity, and viscosity. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 97(8), 083513. doi: 10.1063/1.1868881.

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Li, C., Ban, H., Lin, B., Scripa, R.N., Su, C.H., Lehoczky, S.L., & Zhu, S. (2004). Transient torque method: A fast and nonintrusive technique to simultaneously determine viscosity and electrical conductivity of semiconducting and metallic melts. REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS, 75(9), 2810-2816. doi: 10.1063/1.1781380.

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Wang, J.M., Teng, X.J., Wang, H., & Ban, H. (2004). Characterizing the metal adsorption capability of a class F coal fly ash. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 38(24), 6710-6715. doi: 10.1021/es049544h.

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Ahmadi, G., He, C.H., Ban, H., & Stencel, J.M. (2000). Air flow and particle transport in a triboelectric coal/ash cleaning system-counter flowing straight duct design. PARTICULATE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 18(3), 213-256. doi: 10.1080/02726350008906837.

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Li, T.X., Ban, H., Hower, J.C., Stencel, J.M., & Saito, K. (1999). Dry triboelectrostatic separation of mineral particles: a potential application in space exploration. JOURNAL OF ELECTROSTATICS, 47(3), 133-142. doi: 10.1016/S0304-3886(99)00033-9.

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Li, T.X., Schaefer, J.L., Neathery, J.K., Ban, H., Finseth, D., & Stencel, J.M. (1998). Influence of carbon on charge transfer and exchange in fly ash material. ACS Division of Fuel Chemistry, Preprints, 43(4), 1010-1013.

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STENCEL, J.M., SCHAEFER, J.L., BAN, H., LI, T.X., & NEATHERY, J.K. (1998). Triboelectrostatic Cleaning of Coal In-Line Between Pulverizers and Burners at Utilities. Coal Preparation, 19(1-2), 115-129. doi: 10.1080/07349349808945576.

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Ban, H., Li, T.X., Hower, J.C., Schaefer, J.L., & Stencel, J.M. (1997). Dry triboelectrostatic beneficiation of fly ash. FUEL, 76(8), 801-805. doi: 10.1016/S0016-2361(97)00045-8.

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Hower, J.C., Ban, H., Schaefer, J.L., & Stencel, J.M. (1997). Maceral microlithotype partitioning through triboelectrostatic dry coal cleaning. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COAL GEOLOGY, 34(3-4), 277-286. doi: 10.1016/S0166-5162(97)00026-8.

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Ban, H., Li, T.X., Scharfer, J.L., & Stencel, J.M. (1996). Triboelectrostatic separation of unburned carbon from fly ash. ACS Division of Fuel Chemistry, Preprints, 41(2), 609-611.

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Stencel, J.M., Ban, H., Schaefer, J.L., & Hower, J.C. (1995). Partitioning and behavior of coal macerais during dry coal cleaning. Coal Science and Technology, 24(C), 1549-1552. doi: 10.1016/S0167-9449(06)80103-5.

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BAN, H., SCHAEFER, J.L., SAITO, K., & STENCEL, J.M. (1994). PARTICLE TRIBOCHARGING CHARACTERISTICS RELATING TO ELECTROSTATIC DRY COAL CLEANING. FUEL, 73(7), 1108-1113. doi: 10.1016/0016-2361(94)90246-1.

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BAN, H., VENKATESH, S., & SAITO, K. (1994). CONVECTION-DIFFUSION CONTROLLED LAMINAR MICRO FLAMES. JOURNAL OF HEAT TRANSFER-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 116(4), 954-959. doi: 10.1115/1.2911471.