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Patents & Patent Applications

  • Ted Aulich, Jivan Thakare, John Hurley, Xiangfa Wu, Zhengping Zhou, & Oksana Zholobko, "Proton-exchange membrane," U.S. Patent No. 2021/0009775, January 14, 2021. PDF
  • Ted Aulich, Jivan Thakare, John Hurley, Xiangfa Wu, Oksana Zholobko, & Zhengping Zhou, "Proton-exchange membrane," U.S. Utility Patent Application No. 16/922,160, July 7, 2020.
  • Ted Aulich, Jivan Thakare, John Hurley, Xiangfa Wu, & Oksana Zholobko, "Ultraphosphate proton conductor-based proton exchange membrane," Provisional Patent Applicatioin No. 62/871,5111, October 2, 2019.
  • Ted Aulich, Jivan Thakare, John Hurley, Xiangfa Wu, & Zhengping Zhou, "Proton-exchange membrane," Provisional Patent Application No. 62/871,5111, July 8, 2019.
  • Xiangfa Wu, Arifur Rahman, Zhengping Zhou, & Youhao Zhao, “Self-healing nanofibers, composites and methods for manufacturing,” International Patent No. WO 2014/120321, August 7, 2014. PDF
  • Xiangfa Wu & Zhengping Zhou, “Nanostructured materials,” International Patent No. WO 2014/078423, May 22, 2014. PDF
  •  Douglas L. Schultz, Justin Hoey, Xiangfa Wu, Iskander Akhatov, Philip Boudjouk, Xuliang Dai, Larry Pederson, Jeremiah Smith, Arumugasamy Elangovan, & Sijin Han, “Liquid silane-based compositions and methods for producing silicon-based materials,” U.S. Patent No. 2013/0093122, April 18, 2013. PDF
  • Douglas L. Schultz, Justin Hoey, Xiangfa Wu, Iskander Akhatov, Philip Boudjouk, Xuliang Dai, Arumugasamy Elangovan, Larry Pederson, Jeremiah Smith, & Sijin Han, “Liquid silane-based compositions and methods for producing silicon-based materials,” International Patent No. WO 2011/127218, October 13, 2011. PDF

Books & Book Chapters

  •  Xiang-Fa Wu, Mechanics of  Bonded and Adhesively Bonded Joints, ISBN: 978-0-3239-5144-9, Elsevier, USA (2024). (450 pages) 

  • Xiang-Fa Wu, Oksana Zholobko, Zhengping Zhou, & Arifur Rahman, “Electrospun nanofibers for interfacial toughening and damage self-healing of polymer composites and surface coatings,” In: Electrospun Polymers and Composites: Ultrafine Materials, High Performance Fibres and Wearables (Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering), Chapter 10, pages: 315-359. Editors: Yu Dong, Avinash Baji, and Seeram Ramakrishna, ISBN: 978-0-12819-611-3, Woodhead Publishing Ltd., Cambridge, England (2020). (690 pages) 

  • Xiang-Fa Wu, Zhengping Zhou, Arifur Rahman, & Amol Bedarkar, “Mechanical properties of continuous nanofibers: Characterization and mechanics,” In: Nanostructures: Properties, Production Methods and Applications, Chapter 8, pp. 247-285, Editor: Yu Dong, ISBN: 978-1-62618-081-9, Nova Scientific Publisher, New York, USA (2013). (367 pages) PDF

  • Xiangfa Wu, Fracture of Advanced Composites with Nanostructured Interfaces: Fabrication, Characterization and Modeling. ISBN: 978-3639-1721-71. VDM Verlag Publishing House Ltd., Germany (2009). (280 pages)

Peer-Referred Journal Papers

2024::

99. A. Salam, O. Zholobko, & X.-F. Wu*, “Roles of functionalized nanoparticles in the performance improvement of proton-exchange membranes used in low- and intermediate-temperature hydrogen fuel cells: A review,” Progress in Natural Science: Materials International 34 (2024) 437-453. PDF

2023::

98. Muhammad Muzamal Ashfaq, Oksana Zholobko, & Xiang-Fa Wu*, “Kinetic modeling of cornstalk cellulose hydrolysis in supercritical water: A comparative study of the effects of temperature and residence on derivative productions,” Processes 11 (10): 3030 (2023) (pp: 1-16). PDF

2022::

97. Oksana Zholobko*, John Hurley, Xiang-Fa Wu*, Ted Aulich*, & Jivan Thakare, "Intermediate-temperature proton exchange membranes based on cerium ultraphosphate composited with polybenzimidazole,"  Journal of the Electrochemical Society 169, 094505 (pp: 1-12). PDF

96. Marta Bukartyk, Oksana Zholobko, & Xiang-Fa Wu*, “Green synthesis of soy protein nanocomposites: Effects of crosslinking and clay nanoparticles on the mechanical performance,” ACS Omega 7, 5883-5893 (2022) PDF

2021::

95. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Youhao Zhao, & Oksana Zholobko, "Stress-function variational method for accurate free-edge interfacial stress analysis of adhesively bonded single-lap joints and single-sided joints," Journal of Composites Science 5, 197 (2021) (pp: 1-32). PDF

94. Uraching Chowdhury & Xiang-Fa Wu*, "Cohesive zone modeling of the elastoplastic and failure behavior of polymer nanoclay composites," Journal of Composites Science 5, 131 (2021) (pp: 1-19). PDF

93. Zhengping Zhou, Oksana Zholobko,  Xiang-Fa Wu*, Ted Aulich*, Jivan Thakare, & John Hurley, “Polybenzimidazole-based polymer electrolyte membranes for high-temperature fuel cells: Current status and prospects,” Energies 14, 135 (2021) (pp: 1-27). PDF

2020::

92. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Oksana Zholobko, "Experimental study of the probabilistic fatigue residual strength of a carbon-fiber reinforced polymer matrix composites," Journal of Composites Science 4, 173 (2020) (pp: 1-22). PDF

91. Mojtaba Ahmadi, Oksana Zholobko, Xiang-Fa Wu*,  "Inhomogeneous swelling behavior of a bi-layered hydrogel containing a hard core," Journal of Applied Physics 128, 044703 (2020) (pp: 1-7). PDF

90. Oksana Zholobko, Xiang-Fa Wu*,Zhengping Zhou, Ted Aulich, Jivan Thakare, & John Hurley, “A comparative experimental study of the hygroscopic and mechanical behaviors of electrospun nanofiber membranes and solution-cast films of polybenzimidazole," Journal of Applied Polymer Science 137: 49639 (2020) (pp: 1-14) PDF (Highlighted by Journal Cover Image) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10974628/2020/137/39

89. Mojtaba Ahmadi, Oksana Zholobko, & Xiangfa-Fa Wu*, "Circumferential wrinkling in polymer nanofibers," Physical Review E 102: 013001 (pp. 1-9). (2020). PDF

88. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Zhengping Zhou, Oksana Zholobko, Jeremy J. Jenniges, Brandon Baatz, Mojtaba Ahmadi, & Jiahui Chen, “Critical condition of electrohydrodynamic jetting from a weakly conductive (polymer solution) droplet on a conductive wire,” Journal of Applied Physics 127: 054303 (2020) (pp. 1-9). PDF  

2019::

87. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Uraching Chowdhury, “Computational analysis of the mechanical strength and debonding process of adhesively bonded joints,” International Journal of Solid Materials 1(2): 171-225 (2019). PDF 

86. Xiang-Fa Wu*, “Elasticity solution to the stress intensity factors (SIFs) of orthotropic double cantilever beams (DCBs) under antiplane cracking,” International Journal of Solid Materials 1(2): 155-169 (2019). PDF

85. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Robert A. Jenson, “Interfacial stresses of bonded single-lap joints under mechanical and thermomechanical loads,” International Journal of Solid Materials 1(1): 79-115 (2019). PDF

84. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Mojtaba Ahmadi, & Uraching Chowdhury, “Stress analysis of multiple shrink-fitted elastic cylinders under thermal and mechanical loads,” International Journal of Solid Materials 1(1): 51-77 (2019). PDF

83. Mojtaba Ahmadi & Xiang-Fa Wu*, “Tunable wrinkle modes of core-shell polymer fibers in electrospinning,” Journal of Physics Communications 3(4): 045001 (2019) (pp. 1-7). PDF

2018::

82. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Uraching Chowdhury, “Fracture toughness of adhesively bonded joints with large plastic deformation,” Engineering Fracture Mechanics 190: 16-30 (2018). PDF

2017::

81. Arifur Rahman & Xiang-Fa Wu*, “Computational study of the effects of processing parameters on the nonlinear elastoplastic behavior of polymer nanoclay composites,” Journal of Composites Science 1: 16 (2017) (pp. 1-17). PDF

2016::

80. Zhengping Zhou, Sudhan Sigdel, Jiawei Gong, Bjorn Vaagensmith, Hytham Elbohy, Huojun Yang, Sumathy Krishnan, Xiang-Fa Wu, & Qiquan Qiao*, “Graphene-beaded carbon nanofibers with incorporated Ni nanoparticles as efficient counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells,” Nano Energy 22: 558-563 (2016). PDF

79. Zhengping Zhou, Wei Lin, & Xiang-Fa Wu*, “Electrospinning ultrathin continuous cellulous acetate fibers for high-flux water filtration,” Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 494: 21-29 (2016). PDF

2015::

78. Zhengping Zhou & Xiang-Fa Wu*, “Electrospinning superhydrophobic-superoleophilic fibrous PVDF membranes for high-efficiency water-oil separation,” Materials Letters 160: 423-427 (2015). PDF

2014::

77. Zhengping Zhou, Xiang-Fa Wu*,  Yichun Ding, Meng Yu, Youhao Zhao, Long Jiang, Chengluan Xuan, & Chengwen Sun, “Needleless emulsion electrospinning for scalable fabrication of core-shell nanofibers,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 131(20): 40896 (2014) (pp: 1-9). PDF

76. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Robert A. Jenson, “Semi-analytic stress-function variational approach for the  interfacial stresses in bonded joints,” Journal of Engineering Mechanics 140(11): 04014089  (2014) (pp: 1-10). PDF

75. Zhengping Zhou, Xiang-Fa Wu*, & Haoqing Hou, “Electrospun carbon nanofibers surface-grown with carbon nanotubes and polyaniline for use as high performance electrode materials of supercapacitors,” RSC Advances 4(45): 23622-23629 (2014). PDF

74. Zhengping Zhou & Xiang-Fa Wu*, “High-performance porous electrodes for pseudosupercapacitors based on graphene-beaded carbon nanofibers surface-coated with nanostructured conducting polymers,” Journal of Power Sources 262(1): 44-49 (2014). PDF

73. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Meng Yu, Zhengping Zhou, Amol Bedarkar, & Youhao Zhao, “Droplets engulfing on a filament,” Applied Surface Science 294: 49-57 (2014). PDF 

72. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Robert A. Jenson, & Youhao Zhao, “Stress-function variational approach to the interfacial stresses and progressive cracking in surface coatings,” Mechanics of Materials  69(1): 195-203 (2014). PDF

71. Chuilin Lai, Zhengping Zhou, Lifeng Zhang*, Xiaoxu Wang, Qixin Zhou, Yong Zhao, Yechun Wang, Xiang-Fa Wu, Zhengtao Zhu, Hao Fong*, “Free-standing and mechanically flexible mats consisting of electrospun carbon nanofibers made from a natural product of alkali lignin as binder-free electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors,” Journal of Power Sources 247 (1): 134-141 (2014). PDF

2013::

70. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Youhao Zhao, “Stress-function variational method for interfacial stress analysis of adhesively bonded joints,” International Journal of Solids and Structures 50 (25-26), 4305-4319 (2013). PDF

69. Xuezhu Xu, Jian Zhu, Long Jiang*, Gilles Lubineau, Ye Chen, Xiang-Fa Wu, & Robert Pieri,  “Porous core-shell carbon fibers derived from lignin and cellulose nanofibrils,” Materials Letters 109: 175-178 (2013). PDF

68. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Alexander L. Yarin*, “Recent progress in interfacial toughening and damage self-healing of polymer composites based on electrospun and solution-blown nanofibers: An overview,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 130(4): 2225-2237 (2013). PDF

67. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Arifur Rahman, Zhengping Zhou, David D. Pelot, Suman Sinha-Ray, Bin Chen, Scott Payne, & Alexander L. Yarin, "Electrospinning of core-shell nanofibers for interfacial toughening and self-healing of carbon-fiber/epoxy composites,” Journal of Applied Polymer Science 129 (3): 1383-1393 (2013). PDF

66. Qi Chen, Yong Zhao, Zhengping Zhou, Arifur Rahman, Xiang-Fa Wu*, Weidong Wu, Tao Xu, & Hao Fong*, "Fabrication and mechanical properties of hybrid multi-scale epoxy composites reinforced with conventional carbon fiber fabrics surface-attached with electrospun carbon nanofiber mats," Composites B: Engineering 44(1): 1-7 (2013). PDF

65. Zhengping Zhou* & Xiang-Fa Wu*, "Graphene-beaded carbon nanofibers for use in supercapacitor electrodes," Journal of Power Sources 222 (1): 410-416 (2013). PDF

2012::

64. Prakash Joshi, Zhengping Zhou, Prashant Poudel, Amit Thapa, Xiang-Fa Wu*, & Qiquan Qiao*," Nickel incorporated carbon nanotube/nanofiber composites as counter electrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells," Nanoscale 4(18): 5659-5664 (2012). PDF

63. Xuezhu Xu, Long Jiang*, Zhengping, Zhou,  Xiang-Fa Wu, & Yechun Wang, "Preparation and properties of electrospun soy protein isolate/polyethylene oxide nanofiber membranes," ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces 4: 4331-4337 (2012). PDF

62. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Zhengping Zhou, & Wang-Min Zhou, "Electrical contact resistance in filaments," Applied Physics Letters 100(19): 193115 (2012) (pp: 1-4). PDF

61. Abe Vaynberg*, Mark Stuart, & Xiang-Fa Wu, "Differential wetting characterization of hair fibers," Journal of Cosmetic Science 63(1): 33-41 (2012). PDF 

60. S. Sinha-Ray, D. D. Pelot, Z. P. Zhou, A. Rahman, X.-F. Wu, & A. L. Yarin*, "Encapsulation of self-healing materials by coelectrospinning, emulsion electrospinning, solution blowing and intercalation," Journal of Materials Chemistry 22(18): 9138-9146 (2012). PDF

59. Qi Chen, Lifeng Zhang, Yong Zhao , Xiang-Fa Wu, & Hao Fong*, "Hybrid multi-scale composites developed from glass microfiber fabrics and nano-epoxy resins containing electrospun glass nanofibers," Composites Part B: Engineering 43(2): 309-316 (2012). PDF

58. Zhengping Zhou, Xiang-Fa Wu*, & Hao Fong*, "Electrospun carbon nanofibers surface-grafted with vapor-grown carbon nanotubes as hierarchical electrodes for supercapacitors," Applied Physics Letter 100(2): 023115 (2012) (pp: 1-4). Also in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology 25(5), January 30, (2012). PDF

57. Qi Chen, Lifeng Zhang, Myung-Keun Yoon, Xiang-Fa Wu, Ragib H. Arefin, & Hao Fong*, "Preparation and evaluation of nano-epoxy composite resins containing electrospun glass nanofibers," Journal of Applied Polymer Science 124(1): 444-451 (2012). PDF

2011::

56. Qi Chen, Lifeng Zhang, Arifur Rahman, Zhengping Zhou, Xiang-Fa Wu*, & Hao Fong*, "Hybrid multi-scale epoxy composite made of conventional carbon fiber fabrics with interlaminar regions containing electrospun carbon nanofiber mats," Composites Part A: Manufacturing and Applied Sciences 42(12): 2036-2042 (2011). PDF

55. Zhengping Zhou, Xiang-Fa Wu*, Xueqin Gao, Long Jiang, Yong Zhao, & Hao Fong*, "Parameter-dependency of conic angle of nanofibers during electrospinning," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 44(43): 435401 (2011) (pp: 1-6). PDF

54. Xiang-Fa Wu, Yury Salkovskiy, & Yuris A. Dzenis*, "Modeling of solvent evaporation from polymer jets in electrospinning," Applied Physics Letters 98(22): 223108 (2011) (pp: 1-3). PDF

53. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Robert A. Jenson, "Stress-function variational method for stress analysis of bonded joints under mechanical and thermal loads," International Journal of Engineering Science 49 (3): 279-294 (2011). PDF

2010::

52. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Amol Bedarkar, & Iskander S. Akhatov, "Hydroelastic analysis of an axially loaded compliant fiber wetted with a droplet," Journal of Applied Physics 108(8): 083518 (2010) (pp: 1-6). PDF

51. Douglas L. Schulz*, Justin Hoey, Jeremiah Smith, Arumugasamy Elangovan, Xiangfa Wu, Iskander Akhatov, Scott Payne, Jayma Moore Philip Boudjouk, Larry Pederson, Jie Xiao, & Ji-Guang Zhang, "Si6H12/polymer inks for electrospinning a-Si nanowire lithium ion battery anodes," Electrochemical and Solid State Letters 13(10): A143-A145 (2010). PDF

50. Amol Bedarkar, Xiang-Fa Wu*, & Abe Vaynberg, "Wetting of liquid droplets on two parallel filaments," Applied Surface Science 256(23): 7260-7264 (2010). PDF

49. Chuyun Cheng, Juan Chen, Fei Chen, Xiang-Fa Wu, Darrell H. Reneker, & Haoqing Hou*, "High-strength and high-toughness polyimide nanofibers: synthesis and characterization," Journal of Applied Polymer Science 116 (3): 1581-1586 (2010). PDF

48. Xiang-Fa Wu*, "Wave propagation in pre-stretched nanofibers," Journal of Applied Physics 107(1): 013509 (2010) (pp: 1-8). PDF

47. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Amol Bedarkar, & K. Abraham Vaynberg, "Droplets wetting on filament rails: surface energy and morphology transition," Journal of Colloids and Interface Science 341(2): 326-332 (2010). PDF

2009::

46. Amol Bedarkar & Xiang-Fa Wu*, "Capillary torque in a liquid bridge between two angled filaments," Journal of Applied Physics 106(11): 113527 (2009) (pp: 1-5). Also in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology 20(25), December 21 (2009); Also in Virtual Journal of Biological Physics Research 18(12), December 15, (2009). PDF

45. Olena Shafranska, Andriy Voronov, Ananiy Kohut, Xiang-Fa Wu, & Iskander S. Akhatov*, "Polymer-metal complexes as catalyst for the growth of carbon nanostructures," Carbon 47(13), 3137-3142 (2009). PDF

44. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yulia Y. Kostogorova-Beller, Alexander V. Goponenko, Haoqing Hou, & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Rippling of polymer nanofibers," Physical Review E 78(6): 061804 (2008) (pp: 1-8). Also in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology 19(2), January 12 (2009). PDF Erratum

2008::

43. Chuilin Lai, Qiaohui Guo, Xiang-Fa Wu, Darrell H. Reneker, & Haoqing Hou*, "Growth of carbon nanostructures on carbonized electrospun nanofibers with palladium particles," Nanotechnology 19(19): 195303  (2008) (pp: 1-7). PDF 

42. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Goutam Ghoshal, Mikhail Kartashov, Zuleyha Aslan, Joseph A. Turner, & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Experimental characterization of the impact-damage tolerance of a cross-ply graphite-fiber/epoxy laminate," Polymer Composites 29(5), 534-543 (2008). PDF

41. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Phase-field modeling of the formation of lamellar nanostructures in diblock copolymer thin films under inplanar electrical fields," Physical Review E 77 (3): 031807 (2008) (pp: 1-10). PDF

40. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, & Kyle W. Strabala, "Free-edge stresses and progressive cracking of surface coatings of circular torsion bars," International Journal of Solids and Structures 45(7-8): 2251-2264 (2008). PDF

39. Fei Chen, Xinwen Peng, Tingting Li, Shuiliang Chen, Xiang-Fa Wu, Darrell H. Reneker, Haoqing Hou*, "Mechanical characterization of single high-strength electrospun polyimide nanofibres," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 41 (2): 025308 (2008) (pp: 1-8). PDF

2007::

38. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Size effect of polymer nanofibers under tension," Journal of Applied Physics 102(4): 044306 (2007) (pp: 1-6). Also in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology 16(10), September 3 (2007). PDF

37. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Adhesive contact in filaments," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 40(14): 4276-4280 (2007). PDF 

36. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Collapse analysis of nanofibres," Nanotechnology 18(28): 285702 (2007) (pp: 1-6). PDF

35. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, & Kyle W. Strabala, "Wrinkling of a charged elastic film on a viscous layer," Meccanica 42(3): 273-282 (2007). PDF

2006::

34. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Wave propagation in nanofibers," Journal of Applied Physics 100(12): 124318 (2006) (pp: 1-4). PDF

33. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Guided self-assembly of diblock copolymer thin films on chemically patterned substrates," Journal of Chemical Physics 125(17): 174707 (2006) (pp:  1-10) . Also in Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology 14(21), November 20 (2006). PDF

32. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Droplet on a fiber: geometrical shape and contact angle," Acta Mechanica 185(3-4): 215-225 (2006). PDF Erratum 

2005::

31. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis*, "Elasticity of planar fiber networks," Journal of Applied Physics 98(9): 093501 (2005) (pp: 1-9). PDF Erratum

30. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis,"Electrohydrodynamic instability of thin conductive liquid films," Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics 38(16): 2848-2850 (2005). PDF

29. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Antiplane surface acoustic waves propagating in elastic half-space coated with an anisotropic laminate," Composites Science and Technology 65(11-12): 1761-1768 (2005). PDF 

28. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Experimental determination of probabilistic edge-delamination strength of a graphite-fiber/epoxy composite," Composite Structures 70(1): 100-108 (2005). PDF

27. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Determination of dynamic delamination toughness of a graphite-fiber/epoxy composite using Hopkinson pressure bar," Polymer Composites 26(2): 165-180 (2005). PDF

2004::

26. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, & Emrah Gokdag, "Edge-cracked orthotropic bimaterial butt joint under anti-plane singularity," International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation 5(4): 347-354 (2004). PDF

25. Xiang-Fa Wu,* Yuris A. Dzenis, & Bradley D. Rinschen, "Screw dislocation interacting with interfacial edge-cracks in piezoelectric bimaterial strips," International Journal of Nonlinear Sciences and Numerical Simulation 5(4): 341-346 (2004). PDF

2003::

24. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, & Tian-You Fan , "Two semi-infinite interfacial cracks between two bonded dissimilar elastic strips," International Journal of Engineering Science 41(15): 1699-1710 (2003). PDF

23. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, & Wen-Sheng Zou, "Interfacial edge crack between two bonded dissimilar orthotropic strips under antiplane point loading," Zeitschrift fur Angewandte Mathematik und Mechanik (ZAMM) 83(6): 419-422 (2003). PDF

22. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Steve Cohn, & Yuris A. Dzenis," Screw dislocation interacting with interface and interfacial cracks in piezoelectric bimaterials," International Journal of Engineering Science 41(7): 667-682 (2003). PDF

21. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, & Wen-Sheng Zou," Moving screw dislocations in piezoelectric bimaterials," Physica Status Solidi B: Basic Research 238(1): 120-126 (2003). PDF

20. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, & Tian-You Fan, "Screw dislocation interacting with twin collinear interfacial edge cracks between two bonded dissimilar piezoelectric strips," Mechanics Research Communications 30(6): 547-555 (2003). PDF

2002::

19. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, & Wen-Sheng Zou, "Screw dislocation interacting with an interfacial edge crack between two bonded dissimilar piezoelectric wedges," International Journal of Fracture 117(3): L9-L14 (2002). PDF

18. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Erik Lilla, & Wen-Sheng Zou, "A semi-infinite interfacial crack between two bonded dissimilar elastic strips," Archive of Applied Mechanics 72(8): 630-636 (2002). PDF 

17. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Closed-form solution for the size of plastic zone in an edge-cracked strip," International Journal of Engineering Science 40(15): 1751-1759 (2002). PDF

16. Xiang-Fa Wu*, Yuris A. Dzenis, "Closed-form solution for a mode-III interfacial edge crack between two bonded dissimilar elastic strips," Mechanics Research Communications 29(5): 407-412 (2002). PDF

15. Zhu-Feng Sun*, Tian-You Fan, &  Xiang-Fa Wu, "Convolution of impact three-dimensional elasto-dynamics and dynamic stress intensity factor for an elliptic crack," Acta Mechanica Sinica 18(3): 302-308 (2002). PDF 

2001::

14. Xiang-Fa Wu* & Yuris A. Dzenis, "Rate effects on mode-I delamination toughness of a graphite-fiber/epoxy laminated composite," International Journal of Fracture 112(2): L9-L12 (2001). PDF

13. Zhu-Feng Sun*, Xiang-Fa Wu, & Tian-You Fan, "Three-dimensional elliptic crack under impact loading," Acta Mechanica Solida Sinica 14(4): 312-316 (2001). PDF

2000::

12. Xian-Fang Li*, Tian-You Fan, & Xiang-Fa Wu, "A moving mode-III crack at the interface between two dissimilar piezoelectric materials," International Journal of Engineering Science 38(11): 1219-1234 (2000). PDF

1999::

11. Xiangfa Wu*, Tianyou Fan, & Dongmei An, "Energy release rate of plane quasicrystals with cracks determined by path-independent E-integral," Chinese Journal of Computational Mechanics 17(1): 31-42 (1999) (in Chinese). PDF 

10. Xiangfa Wu* & Tianyou Fan, "Plastic zone size and crack opening displacement at tip of a penny-shaped crack," Chinese Journal of Applied Mechanics 16(2): 117-122 (1999) (in Chinese).

9. Xiangfa Wu, Ping Zhang*, & Shipeng Li, "Transient thermal analysis of gas-generator shell structure of a controllable rocket," Journal Beijing Institute of Technology 19(S1): 120-123 (1999) (in Chinese).

8. Xiangfa Wu & Ping Zhang*, "Finite element analysis on structure strength of a solid impulsive microthruster," Journal of Propulsion Technology 26(6): 28-31 (1999) (in Chinese).

7. Xiangfa Wu*, Tianyou Fan, & Changhe Liu, "Path-independent J-integral and its dual form in elastic-plastic solids with finite displacement," Applied Mathematics and Mechanics 20(3): 315-318 (1999).

6. Xiangfa Wu* & Tianyou Fan, "Path-independent J-integral and its applications in plane quasicrystals," Journal Beijing Institute of Technology 19(2): 250-255 (1999) (in Chinese).

5. Xiangfa Wu*, Xiaochun Yang, & Tianyou Fan, "A moving Griffith crack at the interface of two bonded dissimilar elastic half-planes," Journal of Mathematics (PRC) 19(2): 30-39 (1999) (English edition).

1998::

4. Xiangfa Wu* & Tianyou Fan, Finite element analysis on plane stress crack growth in a power-law hardening material." Journal Beijing Institute of Technology 7(3): 247-250 (1998) (English edition).

1997::

3. Xiangfa Wu*, Suqun Nie, & Hanbing Liu, "Piecewise generalized variational principles of elastic solids with finite deformation," Journal Jilin University of Technology 27(4): 48-52 (1997) (in Chinese).

2. Xiangfa Wu*, Tianyou Fan, & Liangxin Zhang,  "Dynamic path-independent J-integral and its dual form in elastic-plastic solids with finite deformation," Journal Beijing Institute of Technology 6(2): 118-123 (1997) (English edition).

1996::

1. Xiangfa Wu & Guoshu Yang*, "Statistical analysis of dynamic characteristics of structure with random parameters,"Journal Beijing Institute of Technology 16(1): 43-47 (1996) (in Chinese).

Peer-Referred Conference Papers

  1. X.-F. Wu, “Implementation of hands-on nanofabrication projects into undergraduate mechanical engineering design courses,” pp. 44-54, ASEE-NMWSC2013-0010, Proceeding of The ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, October 17-18, 2013, Fargo, North Dakota. 

  2. Z. P. Zhou & X.-F. Wu, “Preparation and characterization of ternary hierarchal carbon nanofibers surface-grafted with CNTs and coated with conductive polymer,” TechConnect World 2012, June 18-21, 2012, Santa Clara, California. NISI-NanoTech 2012, Vol. 1: 79-82. 

  3. D. Schulz, J. Hoey, J. Smith, J. Lovaasen, C. Braun, X. Dai, K. Anderson, S. Elangovan, X. Wu, S. Payne, K. Pokhodnya, I. Akhatov, L. Pederson, & P. Boudjouk, “Electrospun a-Si using liquid silane/polymer inks,” 17th Annual International Display Workshop, December 1-3, 2010, Fukuoka, Japan. 

  4. D. L. Schulz, J. Hoey, J. Smith, A. Elangovan, X.-F. Wu, I. Akhatov, S. Payne, J. Moore, P. Boudjouk, L. Pederson, J. Xiao, & J.-G. Zhang, “Electrospun a-Si using liquid silane/polymer inks -toward lithium ion battery anodes,” 2010 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (MRS), April 5-9, 2010, San Francisco, California. 

  5. X.-F. Wu, “Mechanical responses of compliant polymer nanofibers,” The 17th Annual International Conference of Composites Engineering (ICCE/17), July 26-31, 2009, Honolulu, Hawaii. 

  6. X.-F. Wu, M. Kartashov, G. Ghoshal, Y. K. Wen, Y. Kostogorova-Beller, J. A. Turner, & Y. A. Dzenis, “Improvement of the impact damage tolerance of advanced composites through nano-structured interfaces,” The 1st Biannual Conference on Dynamics Behavior of Cylindrical Structures, May 21-23, 2009, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

  7. X.-F. Wu & Y. A. Dzenis, “Effects of loading rate and temperature on mode-I interlaminar fracture of fiber-reinforced composites,” The 7th Annual International Conference of Composites Engineering (ICCE/7), July 2-8, 2000, pp. 197-198 (edited by David Hui), Denver, Colorado. 

  8. T.-Y. Fan, X.-F. Li, Y.-C. Guo, X.-F. Wu, Y.-F. Sun, & X.-C. Yang, “Crack problems in quasicrystals in Fatigue & Fracture,” 1998 The 9th National Conference of Fatigue and Fracture, Press of China Aeronautical Industry, Beijing, China, pp. 59-63 (in Chinese).

Invited Talks/Presentations/Seminars

  1. X.-F. Wu, “Electrospinning nanofibers for advanced applications”, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, December 3rd, 2013.
  2. X.-F. Wu, “Improvement of the impact damage tolerance of advanced polymer composites through nanostructured interfaces”, Department of Mechanical Engineering, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, November 13rd, 2012.
  3. X.-F. Wu, “Electrospun nanofibers: fabrication, characterization and mechanics”, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, China, June 1, 2010.
  4. X.-F. Wu, “Continuous electrospun nanofibers for delamination suppression of advanced polymer composites: manufacturing, characterization and mechanics”, Institute of Chemistry, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China, May 25, 2010.
  5. X.-F. Wu, “Nanofiber science and technologies”, School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Central South University, Changsha, China, May 24, 2010.
  6. X.-F. Wu, “Continuous nanofibers by electrospinning: science and technologies”, School of Aerospace Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China, May 20, 2010.
  7. X.-F. Wu, “Continuous nanofibers by electrospinning: Science and technologies”, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, March 5th, 2009.
  8. X.-F. Wu, “Electrospun nanofibers for advanced polymer composites: manufacturing, characterization and mechanics”, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, March 19th, 2008.
  9. X.-F. Wu, “Delamination of nanofiber-reinforced polymer composites and nanomechanics of nanofiber networks”, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan, March 23rd, 2007.
  10. X.-F. Wu, “Delamination of nanofiber-reinforced polymer composites and nanomechanics of nanofiber networks”, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan, March 1st, 2007.
  11. X.-F. Wu, “Delamination of nanofiber-reinforced polymer composites and nanomechanics of nanofiber networks”, School of Engineering and Computer Science, Washington State University, Vancouver, Washington, February 6th, 2007.

Conference Abstracts/Poster & Oral Presentations

  1. O. Zholobko, X.-F. Wu, J. Jurley, J. Thakare, and T. Aulich, "Polymer-inorganic composite proton exchange membranes for intermediate temperature electrochemical processes," F & R Energy 2022: Fossial and Renewable Energy, Feburary 15-17, 2022 (Virtual online conference)
  2. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurkey, X.-F. Wu, O. Zholobko, and J. Glenn, "300 oC proton exchange membrane-based low-pressure electrolytic ammonia synthesis," 2020 AIChE Annual Meeting, November 16-20, 2020, Los Angeles, CA (Virtual online conference)  
  3. M. Ahmadi and X.-F. Wu, “Circumferential surface wrinkling of electrospun polymer nanofibers,” ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 11-14, 2019, Salt Lake City, Utah
  4. X.-F. Wu, Z. Zhou, and O. Zholobko, “Multifunctional nanofibers for electrochemical energy conversion and storage,” ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 11-14, 2019, Salt Lake City, Utah
  5. X.-F. Wu, Z. Zhou, O. Zholobko, and J. Borglum,  “Multi-physics modeling and experimental characterization of needleless electrospinning for scalable nanofiber production,” ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 11-14, 2019, Salt Lake City, Utah
  6. X.-F. Wu, U. Chowdhury, X. Wang, Y. Zhao, and R. A. Jenson , “Strength and debonding analysis of adhesively bonded joints (ABJs),” ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 11-14, 2019, Salt Lake City, Utah
  7. X.-F. Wu, A. Rahman, Z. Zhou, and Y. Zhao, "Electrospinning core-shell nanofibers for interfacial toughening and self-healing of polymer composites (Poster)," ASME 2019 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 11-14, 2019, Salt Lake City, Utah
  8. Z. Zhou, X.-F. Wu, and G. Liu, “Controlling the pore size of mesoporous carbon thin films,” 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, March 31-April 4, 2019, Orlando, Florida
  9. Z. Zhou and X.-F. Wu, “Oriented block copolymer domains in fibers,” 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, March 31-April 4, 2019, Orlando, Florida
  10. Z. Zhou and X.-F. Wu, Tianyu Liu, Assad U. Khan, and Guoliang Liu, “Porous carbon fibers from block copolymers,” 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, March 31-April 4, 2019, Orlando, Florida
  11. U. Chowdhury and X.-F. Wu, “Mechanical strength and fracture toughness of adhesively bonded joints (ABJs) (Poster),” ND EPSCoR 2018 State Conference, April 17, 2018, Grand Forks, North Dakota
  12. M. Mojtaba and X.-F. Wu, “Computational modeling of the mechanical instabilities of soft and biological materials (Poster),” ND EPSCoR 2018 State Conference, April 17, 2018, Grand Forks, North Dakota
  13. Z. Fang, U. Chowdhury, Z. P. Zhou, and X.-F. Wu, “Low-cost, scalable production of high-performance continuous nanofibers for advanced applications (Poster),” ND EPSCoR 2017 State Conference, April 12, 2017, Fargo, North Dakota
  14. U. Chowdhury, Z. Fang, J. Borglum, and X.-F. Wu “Model-based intelligent fabrication of high-performance nanofibers for advanced applications (Poster),” ND EPSCoR 2017 State Conference, April 12, 2017, Fargo, North Dakota
  15. X.-F. Wu, “Multi-physics modeling and experimental characterization of needleless electrospinning for scalable nanofiber production (Poster),” NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees Conference: Progress in Nanotechnology, December 9-10, 2015, Arlington, Virginia.
  16. X.-F. Wu, Z. P. Zhou, Y.H. Zhao, & A. Rahman, “Stress analysis of adhesively bonded composite joints,” 205 Society of Engineering Science (SES) Technical Meeting, October 26-28, 2015, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas.
  17. X.-F. Wu, Z. P. Zhou, Y.H. Zhao, & A. Rahman, “Interfacial toughening and self-healing of polymer composites (Poster),” 2015 Society of Engineering Science (SES) Technical Meeting, October 26-28, 2015, Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas.
  18. X. Wang & X.-F. Wu, “Stress-function variational method for free-edge stress analysis of adhesively bonded multi-material and composite joints (Poster),” ND EPSCoR 2015 State Conference—INSPIRE-ND, April 22, 2015, Fargo, North Dakota.
  19. J. Borglum & X.-F. Wu, “Computational modeling of needleless electrospinning for scalable fabrication of continuous nanofibers (Poster),” ND EPSCoR 2015 State Conference—INSPIRE-ND, April 22, 2015, Fargo, North Dakota.
  20. X. Wang & X.-F. Wu, “Interfacial stress and strength analysis of adhesively bonded multi-material and composite joints (Poster),” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2014 State Conference-Innovations & Expressions, April 29, 2014, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  21. Y.H. Zhao, R. Jenson, & X.-F. Wu, “Stress-function variational method for interfacial stress analysis of adhesively bonded joints (Poster),” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2014 State Conference-Innovations & Expressions, April 29, 2014, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  22. Y.C. Ding, M. You, Z.P. Zhou, & X.-F. Wu, “Electrospinning advanced nanofibers for environmental remediation (Poster),” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2014 State Conference-Innovations & Expressions, April 29, 2014, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  23. J. Borglum & X.-F. Wu, “Multi-physics phase-field modeling of needleless electrospinning process (Poster),” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2014 State Conference-Innovations & Expressions, April 29, 2014, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  24. Z.P. Zhou & X.-F. Wu, “Fabrication of multifunctional nanofibers for supercapacitors (Poster),” ND EPSCoR/IDeA 2014 State Conference-Innovations & Expressions, April 29, 2014, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  25. X.-F. Wu, “Multi-physics modeling and experimental characterization of needleless electrospinning for scalable nanofiber production (Poster),” NSF-EPA-USDA Nanoscale Science and Engineering Grantees Conference with a focus on Nano-EHS and Nanomanufacturing, December 4-6, 2013, Arlington, Virginia.
  26. X.-F. Wu, Z.P. Zhou, Y.H. Zhao, & M. Yu, “Instabilities in electrospinning and electrospun nanofibers,” 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (2013 IMECE), November 15-21, 2013, San Diego, California.
  27. X.-F. Wu, Z.P. Zhou, Y.H. Zhao, & A. Rahman, “Hybrid multiscale high-strength carbon-fiber/epoxy composites reinforced with self-repairing core-shell nanofibers at interfaces,” 2013 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (2013 IMECE), November 15-21, 2013, San Diego, California.
  28. X.-F. Wu, “Implement of hands-on nanofabrication projects into undergraduate mechanical engineering design courses,” ASEE North Midwest Section Conference, October 17-18, 2013, Fargo, North Dakota. 
  29. Y.H. Zhao, R. A. Jensen, & X.-F. Wu, “Interfacial strength and durability analysis of adhesively bonded joints (Poster),” 3rd ND-SD Annual Engineering Research Summit, April 23, 2013, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota. 
  30. Z.P. Zhou & X.-F. Wu, “Advanced multifunctional carbon nanofibers for electrochemical energy conversion and storage (Poster),” 3rd ND-SD Annual Engineering Research Summit, April 23, 2013, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota.
  31. M. Yu, Z.P. Zhou, Y.H. Zhao, A. Bedarkar, & X.-F. Wu, “Droplets wetting on filaments: morphology and surface energy (Poster),” 3rd ND-SD Annual Engineering Research Summit, April 23, 2013, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota. 
  32. Y.H. Zhao, R. A. Jensen, & X.-F. Wu, “Interfacial strength analysis of adhesively bonded joints (Poster),” NDSU Graduate Research and Arts Forum, April 11, 2013, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota. 
  33. Z.P. Zhou & X.-F. Wu, “Synthesis of advanced multifunctional carbon nanofibers with superior electrochemical properties (Poster),” NDSU Graduate Research and Arts Forum, April 11, 2013, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
  34. M. Yu, Z.P. Zhou, Y.H. Zhao, & X.-F. Wu, “Droplets engulfing on monofilaments (Poster),” NDSU Graduate Research and Arts Forum, April 11, 2013, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
  35. X.-F. Wu & Z. P. Zhou, “CNT-grafted carbon nanofibers for use in hierarchical electrodes of supercapacitors: Experiments and modeling,” ASME 2012 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition, November 9-15, 2012, Houston, Texas.
  36. A. Rahman, Z. P. Zhou, Y. H. Zhao, & X.-F. Wu, “Advanced Composites with engineered toughening and self-healing interfaces (Poster),” North Dakota EPSCoR State Conference, September 18, 2012, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  37. Z. P. Zhou & X.-F. Wu, “Electrospinning multifunctional nanofibers for electrochemical energy conversion and storage (Poster),” North Dakota EPSCoR State Conference, September 18, 2012, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  38. Z. P. Zhou & X.-F. Wu, “Preparation and characterization of ternary hierarchal carbon nanofibers surface-grafted with CNTs and coated with conductive polymer,” TechConnect World 2012, June 18-21, 2012, Santa Clara, California. NISI-NanoTech 2012, Vol. 1: 79-82.
  39. X.-F. Wu, “Hybrid high-strength carbon-fiber/epoxy composites reinforced with self-healing nanofibers at interfaces,” 2012 ND NASA EPSCoR Annul Technical Meeting, April 27, 2012, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
  40. Z. P. Zhou & X. -F. Wu, “Hierarchically structured PANI/CNTs/CNFs as porous electrodes for use in supercapacitors (Poster),” 2nd NDSU-SDSU-UND Annual Engineering Research Summit, April 23, 2012, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  41. X.-F. Wu & Z. P. Zhou, “Electrospinning and continuous nanofibers: Small materials for advanced applications,” 2012 North Dakota Symposium on Fluid Dynamics and Interfacial Phenomena, April 25, 2012, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota
  42. Z. P. Zhou & X.-F Wu, “Electrospun nanofibers for high performance supercapacitor,” NDSU Graduate Research and Arts Forum, April 11, 2012, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
  43. Z. P. Zhou & X.-F Wu, “Electrospun nanofibers for use of porous electrodes of supercapacitor,” 3rd Annual Innovation Challenge’s 12 Competition, January 23-27, 2012, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
  44. X.-F. Wu & A. Bedarkar, “Droplets wetting on micro/nanofibers: Geometrical shape and mechanical behavior,” 48th Annual Technical Conference of the Society of Engineering Sciences (SES2011), October 12-14, 2011, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.
  45. Z. P. Zhou, A. Rahman, & X.-F. Wu,, “Electrospun nanofibers for use of porous electrodes of supercapacitor-battery hybrids (Poster),” ND-SD 2011 Joint EPSCoR Conference, October 4, 2011, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
  46. A. Rahman, Z. P. Zhou, & X.-F. Wu, “Manufacturing of novel continuous nanofibers for advanced structural applications (Poster),” ND-SD 2011 Joint EPSCoR Conference, October 4, 2011, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
  47. X.-F. Wu, “Electrospinning and continuous nanofibers: Small materials for solving global issues,” Summer Forum on Materials and Nanotechnology, June 9, 2011, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota.
  48. X.-F. Wu, Z. P. Zhou, R. A. Jenson, & A. Rahman, “Manufacturing of novel continuous nanofibers for advanced structural and storage energy applications (Poster),” 1st NDSU-SDSU-UND Annual Engineering Research Summit, April 29, 2011, Fargo, North Dakota.
  49. X.-F. Wu & Z. P. Zhou, “Hybrid CNT-grafted carbon nanofibers for porous electrodes of supercapacitors,” 2011 Annul Review Meeting of DOE EPSCoR IIP Program - Sustainable Energy Seed Grants Initiative (SUNRISE), March 10-11, 2011, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
  50. D. Schulz, J. Hoey, J. Smith, J. Lovaasen, C. Braun, X. Dai, K. Anderson, S. Elangovan, X. Wu, S. Payne, K. Pokhodnya, I. Akhatov, L. Pederson, & P. Boudjouk, “Electrospun a-Si using liquid silane/polymer inks,” 17th Annual International Display Workshop, December 1-3, 2010, Fukuoka, Japan.
  51. X.-F. Wu, A. Bedarkar, & I. S. Akhatov, “Capillary effect in the mechanical behavior of electrospun polymer nanofibers (Poster),” Conference on Nanofibers for the 3rd Millennium 2010 (N3M 2010), August 30-September 1, 2010, Raleigh, North Carolina.
  52. X.-F. Wu & A. Bedarkar, “Computational modeling of droplets wetting on microfibers and applications,” The 3rd International Conference on Modeling and Simulation (ICMS), June 4-6, 2010, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
  53. D. L. Schulz, J. Hoey, J. Smith, A. Elangovan, X.-F. Wu, I. Akhatov, S. Payne, J. Moore, P. Boudjouk, L. Pederson, J. Xiao, & J.-G. Zhang, “Electrospun a-Si using liquid silane/polymer inks -toward lithium ion battery anodes,” 2010 Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (MRS), April 5-9, 2010, San Francisco, California.
  54. X.-F. Wu, “Mechanical responses of compliant polymer nanofibers,” The 17th Annual International Conference of Composites Engineering (ICCE/17), July 26-31, 2009, Honolulu, Hawaii.
  55. X.-F. Wu, M. Kartashov, G. Ghoshal, Y. K. Wen, Y. Kostogorova-Beller, J. A. Turner, & Y. A. Dzenis, “Improvement of the impact damage tolerance of advanced composites through nano-structured interfaces,” The 1st Biannual Conference on Dynamics Behavior of Cylindrical Structures, May 21-23, 2009, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
  56. X.-F. Wu & Y. A. Dzenis, “Elasticity of planar random fiber networks,” The 41st Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES2004), October 10-13, 2004, Lincoln, Nebraska.
  57. X.-F. Wu & Y. A. Dzenis, “Experimental study on dynamic delamination toughness of a graphite-fiber/epoxy composite with interfaces modified by nanofibers,” The 41st Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES2004), October 10-13, 2004, Lincoln, Nebraska.
  58. Y. A. Dzenis & X.-F. Wu, “Electrospinning of nanofibers for composite laminates,” AFOSR Polymer Matrix Composites Review, May 21-22, 2004, Long Beach, California.
  59. X.-F. Wu & Y. A. Dzenis, “Effects of loading rate and temperature on mode-I interlaminar fracture of fiber-reinforced composites,” The 7th Annual International Conference of Composites Engineering (ICCE/7), July 2-8, 2000, pp. 197-198 (edited by David Hui), Denver, Colorado.
  60. T.-Y. Fan, X.-F. Li, Y.-C. Guo, X.-F. Wu, Y.-F. Sun, & X.-C. Yang, “Crack problems in quasicrystals in Fatigue & Fracture,” 1998 The 9th National Conference of Fatigue and Fracture, Press of China Aeronautical Industry, Beijing, China, pp. 59-63 (in Chinese)

Invention Disclosures

  • Xiangfa Wu, Oksana Zhnolobko, Xiaoning Qi, and Abdul Salam,  “Glassy proton-exchange membranes,” NDSU Techynology Transfter Office, August 28, 2024
  • Xiangfa Wu and Oksana Zholobko, "A multi-grade sedimentation tube," NDSU Technology Transfer Office, June 4, 2020.
  • Xiangfa Wu and Mojtaba Ahmadi, "A compact rotary nanofiber collector," NDSU Technology Transfer Office, October 11, 2019.
  • Ted Aluich (UND), Jivan Thakare (UND), John Hurley (UND), and Xiangfa Wu, “High-efficiency high-temperature gas-impermeable polymer-inorganic composite (PIC) proton exchange membrane,” UND/NDSU Technology Transfer Office, July 30, 2018.
  • Xiangfa Wu, Jared Ellis, Shautel Barnes, Megan Velo, & Casey Orgon, “Linkage mechanism for pipe connection and clamping of tubular parts in tension,” NDSU Technology Transfer Office, April 30, 2013. 
  • Xiangfa Wu, Zhengping Zhou, & Youhao Zhao, “Dual-wire emulsion-electrospinning for mass production of ultrathin core-shell and hollow fibers,” NDSU Technology Transfer Office, July 6, 2012.
  • Xiangfa Wu, Arifur Rahman, & Zhengping Zhou, “Hybrid high-strength carbon-fiber/epxoy composites reinforced with ultrathin toughening and self-healing core-shell fibers at interfaces,” NDSU Technology Transfer Office, Feburary 2, 2012.
  • Xiangfa Wu & Zhengping Zhou, “Carbon/nickel-nanostrucure-grafted porous carbon nanofiber electrodes for supercapacior-battery hybrids,” NDSU Technology Transfer Office, Auguest 22, 2011.
  • Douglas L. Schultz, Justin Hoey, Xiangfa Wu, & Iskander Akhatov, “Silicon nanowires by electrospinning liquid silane-containing precursors,” NDSU Technology Transfer Office, October 6, 2009.

Technical Reports for Research Grants

  1. X.-F. Wu, A. Gladen, Q. Zhang, O. Zholobko, Q. Guo, and M. Losada. Final Project Report to the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS), Ann Arbor, MI (May 1, 2020-December 12, 2024): “Advanced Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Fuel Cells,” Award No.: NCMS-CTMA-142060, July 31, 2024.
  2. X.-F. Wu, A. Gladen, Q. Zhang, O. Zholobko, Q. Guo, and M. Losada. Final Project Report to the Ground Vehicles Systems Center (GVSC), the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Detroit Arsenal, MI (May 1, 2020-December 12, 2024): “Advanced Membrane Electrode Assemblies for Fuel Cells,” Award No.: NCMS-CTMA-142060, June 30, 2024.
  3. X.-F. Wu, O. Zholobko, and A. Gladen. Final Technical Report to ND Corn Utilization Council (July 1, 2020-December 31, 2022): “Corn-based Bioethanol for High-efficiency Electricity Generation in Ground Vehicles and Hybrids,” Award No.: FAR 0032332, December 19, 2022.
  4. X.-F. Wu, O. Zholobko, and A. Gladen. Annual Progress Report to ND Corn Utilization Council (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022): “Corn-based Bioethanol for High-efficiency Electricity Generation in Ground Vehicles and Hybrids,” Award No.: FAR 0032332, July 22, 2022.
  5. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Final Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (April 1, 2022-June 30, 2022): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, June 30, 2022.
  6. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (January 1, 2022-March 31, 2022): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, March 31, 2022.
  7. X.-F. Wu, O. Zholobko, and A. Gladen. Semi-annual Progress Report to ND Corn Utilization Council (July 1, 2021-December 31, 2021): “Corn-based Bioethanol for High-efficiency Electricity Generation in Ground Vehicles and Hybrids,” Award No.: FAR 0032332, December 17, 2021.
  8. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (October 1, 2021-December 31, 2021): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, December 31, 2021.
  9. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (July 1, 2021-Setember 30, 2021): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, September 30, 2021.
  10. X.-F. Wu, O. Zholobko, and A. Gladen. Grant Annual Progress Report to ND Corn Utilization Council (July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021): “Corn-based bioethanol for high-efficiency electricity generation in ground vehicles and hybrids,” FAR0032332, July 23, 2021.
  11. X.-F. Wu, A. Gladen, Q. Zhang, & O. Zholobko, Monthly Progress Status Report to NCMS/GVSC (July 1, 2021-July 31, 2021): "Advanced membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells," July 22, 2021.
  12. X.-F. Wu, A. Gladen, Q. Zhang, & O. Zholobko, Monthly Progress Status Report to NCMS/GVSC (June 1, 2021-June 30, 2021): "Advanced membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells," June 24, 2021.
  13. X.-F. Wu, A. Gladen, Q. Zhang, & O. Zholobko, Monthly Progress Status Report to NCMS/GVSC (May 1, 2021-May 31, 2021): "Advanced membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells," May 27, 2021.
  14. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (April 1, 2021-June 30, 2021): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, June 30, 2021.
  15. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (January 1, 2021-March 31, 2021): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, March 31, 2021.
  16. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (Ocotber 1, 2020-December 31, 2020): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, December 31, 2020.
  17. X.-F. Wu. Final Grant Report to NDSU Development Foundation (The Centennial Endowment Fund) (April 16, 2019-December 31, 2020): “High-temperature polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) for direct bioethanol fuel cells,” FAR0031220, December 31, 2020.
  18. X.-F. Wu, O. Zholobko, and A. Gladen. Grant Semi-annual Progress Report to ND Corn Utilization Council (July 1, 2020-December 31, 2020): “Corn-based bioethanol for high-efficiency electricity generation in ground vehicles and hybrids,” FAR0032332, December 18, 2020.
  19. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (July 1, 2020-Setember 30, 2020): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, September 30, 2020.
  20. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (April 1, 2020-June 30, 2020): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, June 30, 2020.
  21. X.-F. Wu, O. Zholobko, A. Gladen, Q. Zhang, W. Sun, and A. Vornov. Final Technical Report to ND EPSCoR (September 26, 2019-May 31, 2020): "Acquisition of a fuel cell test system for the interdisciplinary research and education of renewable energy conversion and storage technology at NDSU," Award No.: FAR0032106, May 31, 2020.
  22. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (January 1, 2020-March 31, 2020): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, March 31, 2020.
  23. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (October 1, 2019-December 31, 2019): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, December 31, 2019.
  24. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (July 1, 2019-September 30, 2019): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, September 30, 2019.
  25. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (April 1, 2019-June 30, 2019): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, June 30, 2019.
  26. T. Aulich, J. Thakare, J. Hurley, X.-F. Wu, J. Zhang, and K. Ayers. Grant Quarterly Progress Report to DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (January 1, 2019-March 31, 2019): “Low-pressure electrolytic ammonia production,” #DE-EE0008324, March 31, 2019.
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