Publications

Journal Publications

. S. Nafisi, M. Arafin, R. Glodowski, L. Collins, J. Szpunar, Impact of Vanadium Addition on API X100 Steel, ISIJ International, 54 (2014) 2404-2410.
. Morteza Shamanian, Abbas Eghlimi, Jerzy Szpunar, Interface Microstructure across Cladding of Super Duplex Stainless Steel with Austenitic Stainless Steel Buffer Layer, Surface and Coating Technology, 259 (2014) 532-542. (November)
. L.N. Zhang, J.A. Szpunar, J.X. Dong, M.C. Zhang, Influence of heat treatment on the microstructure and corrosion behavior of Ni-Fe-Cr alloy 028, Journal of Materials Research, 29 (2014) 2147-2155 (Sep).
. K. Miura, S. Kobayashi, Y. Kamada, Y. Onuki, J.A. Szpunar, Relationship between morphology of strain-induced martensitic phase and magnetic properties in autenitic steel. J. Japan Inst. Met. Mater. 78 (2014) 375-380.
. R.K. Siripurapu, B. Szpunar, J.A. Szpunar, Molecular Dynamics Study of Hydrogen in ??-Zirconium, International Journal of Nuclear Energy, 2014 (2014) 1-6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/912369.
. Majid Nezakat, Hamed Akhiani, Majid Hoseini, Jerzy Szpunar, Effect of thermo-mechanical processing on texture evolution in austenitic stainless steel 316L, Materials Characterization 98 (2014) 10-17. (Dec)
. S. Hasani M. Shamanian A. Shafyei P. Behjati, J.A. Szpunar, Non-isothermal kinetic analysis on the phase transformations of Fe-Co-V alloy, Thermochimica Acta, 596 (2014) 89-97. (November)
. H. Akhiani, M. Nezakat, A. Sonboli, J. Szpunar, The origin of annealing texture in a cold-rolled Incoloy 800H/HT after different strain paths, Materials Science and Engineering: A 619 (2014) 334-344 (Oct)
. H. Asgari, A.G. Odeshi, J.A. Szpunar. "On dynamic deformation behavior of WE43 magnesium alloy sheet under shock loading conditions". Materials & Design; 63: 552-564. 2014. (November 2014)
. S. Hasania, M. Shamanian, A. Shafyei, P. Behjati, J.A. Szpunar, M. Fathi-Moghaddam, Nano/sub-micron crystallization of Fe-Co-7.15V alloy bythermo-mechanical process to improve magnetic properties, Materials Science & Engineering B 190 (2014) 96-103. (Dec)
. H. Asgari, J.A. Szpunar, A.G.Odeshi, L.J.Zeng, E.Olsson, Experimental and simulation analysis of texture formation and deformation mechanism of rolled AZ31B magnesium alloy under dynamic loading, Materials Science & Engineering A 618 (2014) 310-322. (Nov)
. C. Sajith Babu, N.T.B.N. Koundinya, K. Sivaprasad, Jerzy A. Szpunar, Thermal Analysis and Nanoindentaion Studies on Nanocrystalline AlCrNiFeZn High Entropy Alloy, Procedia Materials Science 6 (2014) 641-647. (9 September 2014)
. B. Szpunar, J.A. Szpunar, Theoretical investigation of structural and thermo-mechanical properties of thoria up to 3300 K temperature, Solid State Sciences, 36 (2014) 35-40. (October 2014)
. B. Szpunar, J. A. Szpunar, Thermal conductivity of uranium nitride and carbide, International Journal of Nuclear Energy, 2014 (2014 ) 1 (1 September)
. N.P. Gurao, H. Akhiani, J.A. Szpunar, Pilgering of Zircaloy-4: Experiments and Simulations, Journal of Nuclear Materials, 453 (2014) 158-168, October.
. C.Y. Zhou, J. Wang, J.A. Szpunar, X-ray Chemical Imaging and Electronic Structure of a Single Nanoplatelet Ni/Graphene Composite, Chemical Communications 50 (2014) 2282-2285. (06 Jan)
. M. Hoseini, P. Bocher, A. Shahryari, F. Azari, J.A. Szpunar, H. Vali, On the importance of crystallographic texture in the biocompatibility of titanium based substrate, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part A,102 (2014) 3631-3638. (Oct)
. M. Shamanian, M. Mohammadnezhad, J. Szpunar, Production of high strength Al/Al2O3/WC composite by accumulative roll bonding, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 23 (2014) 3152-3158. (September 2014)
. S. S. Razavi-Tousi, J. A. Szpunar, Role of Ball Milling of Aluminum Powders in Promotion of Aluminum-Water Reaction to Generate Hydrogen, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions E 1 (2014) 247-256. (September 2014)
. M. Eskandari, A. Zarei-Hanzaki, A.R. Kamali, M.A. Mohtadi-Bonab, and J.A. Szpunar, Strain Hardening During Hot Compression Through Planar Dislocation and Twin-Like Structure in a Low-Density High-Mn Steel, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 23 (2014) 3567-3576. (Oct)
. M. Eskandari, A. Zarei-Hanzaki, J. A. Szpunar, M.A. Mohtadi-Bonab, A. R. Kamali, M. Nazarian-Samani, Microstructure evolution and mechanical behavior of a new microalloyed high Mn austenitic steel during compressive deformation, Materials Science and Engineering A 615 (2014) 424-435. (Oct)
. W. Qin, J.A. Szpunar, K. Kumar, J. Kozinski, Microstructural criteria for abrupt ductile-to-brittle transition induced by d-hydrides in zirconium alloys, Acta Materialia, 81 (2014) 219-229. (Dec)
. C. Sajith babu, K. Sivaprasad, V. Muthupandi, J.A. Szpunar, Characterization of Nanocrystalline AlCoCrCuNiFeZn High Entropy Alloy Produced by Mechanical Alloying, Procedia Materials Science, 5 (2014) 1020-1026. (10 September)
. L.N. Zhang, J-A. Szpunar, R. Basu, J.X. Dong, M.C. Zhang, Influence of cold deformation on the corrosion behavior of Ni-Fe-Cr alloy 028, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 616 (2014) 235-242. (Dec)
. H. Akhiani, M. Nezakat, J.A. Szpunar, Evolution of deformation and annealing textures in Incoloy 800H/HT via different rolling paths and strains, Materials Science and Engineering A 614 (2014) 250-263. (Sept)
. H. Mostaan, M. Shamanian, S. M. Monirvaghefi, P. Behjati, J. A. Szpunar, J. Sherafati, Electron beam assisted joining of nanograin-sized Fe-Co-V magnetic foils: study and optimization of magnetic properties of weld joints, Vacuum, 109 (2014) 148-156. (November 2014)
. M. Shamaniana, M. Mohammadnezhad, J. Szpunar, Texture analysis of a friction stir welded ultrafine grained Al-Al2O3 composite produced by accumulative roll-bonding, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 615 (2014) 651-656. (Dec)
. H. Mostaan, M. Shamanian, S. M. Monirvaghefi, P. Behjati, J. A. Szpunar, Magnetic properties assessment of laser welded ultra-thin Fe-Co-V foils, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 615 (2014) 56-64. (5 December 2014)
. A. Blander, J. Szpunar, Y. Takayama, Transformation of Microstructure and Texture in Aluminum 7475 Alloy During Superplastic Forming. Journal of International Scientific Publications: Materials, Methods and Technologies, 8 (2014) 488-505. (2 Jun)
. B. Szpunara, J.A. Szpunar, Thermal conductivity in improvement of safety of nuclear fuel, Journal of International Scientific Publications: Materials, Methods and Technologies, 8 (2014) 741-750. (January 2014)
. M. Song, K.S. Guan, W. Qin, J.A. Szpunar, J. Chen, Size effect criteria on the small punch test for AISI 316L austenitic stainless steel, Materials Science and Engineering A, 606 (2014) 346-353, June.
. R. Jamaati, M.R. Toroghinejad, M.A. Mohtadi-Bonab, H. Edris, J.A. Szpunar, M.R. Salmani, The effect of SiC nanoparticles on deformation texture of ARB-processed steel-based nanocomposite, Materials Characterization, 93 (2014) 150-160, July.
. H. Niakan, C. Zhang, Y. Hu, J.A. Szpunar, Q. Yang, Thermal stability of diamond-like carbon-MoS2 thin films in different, Thin Solid Films, 562 (2014) 244-249, July.
. R. Jamaati, M.R. Toroghinejad, M.A. Mohtadi-Bonab, H. Edris, Jerzy A. Szpunar, M.Reza Salmani, Comparison of microparticles and nanoparticles effects on deformation texture of steel-based composite and nanocomposite fabricated by the ARB process, Materials Science and Engineering: A, 607 (2014) 173-187, June.
. M.A. Mohtadi-Bonab, J.A. Szpunar, L. Collins, R. Stankievech, Evaluation of hydrogen induced cracking behavior of API X70 pipeline steel at different heat treatments, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 39 (2014) 6076-6088, April.
. H. Asgari, J.A.Szpunar, A.G.Odeshi, Texture evolution and dynamic mechanical behavior of cast AZ magnesium alloys under high strain rate compressive loading, Materials and Design, 61 (2014) 26-34. (September 2014)
. S.S. Razavi-Tousi, J.A. Szpunar, Mechanism of Corrosion of Activated Aluminum Particles by Hot Water, Electrochimica Acta, 127 (2014) 95-105. (1 May 2014)
. D.J. Li, S. Guruvenket, J.A. Szpunar, J. Klemberg-Sapieha, Effect of C/Si ratio on the electrochemical behavior of a-SiCx:H coatings on SS301 substrate deposited by PECVD, International Journal of Corrosion 2014 (2014) 1-8. (5 March 2014)
. L.N. Zhang, J.A. Szpunar, J.X. Dong, M.C. Zhang, Corrosion resistance of high-alloyed material UNS N08028 in sodium chloride solution, Advanced Materials Research, 893 (2014) 440-443. (February 2014)

Conference Publication

Barbara Szpunar, Juan, Carlos Zuniga, Linu Malakkal, Ravi Kiran Siripurapu, Jerzy A. Szpunar. Quantum Espresso with ipython interface for engineering students. presented a poster for Workshop on Quantum Espresso 2014 at Pennsylvania state university USA.
. Chauhan A. K., Szpunar J. A. and Chicoine M., The Nuclear Materials Conference, 27-30 October, 2014, Clearwater Beach, Florida, Microstructural characterization of Nickel superalloys for CANDU nuclear reactors, P2.088.
Szpunar B. and Szpunar J.A., The Nuclear Materials Conference, 27-30 October, 2014, Clearwater Beach, Florida, Thermo-mechanical properties of thoria: A density functional studies, O8.19.
M. Nezakat, H. Akhiani, S. Penttila, and J.A. Szpunar, "Characterization of oxide formed on thermo-mechanically processed austenitic stainless steel 316L in super-critical water", The Nuclear materials Conference, Hilton Clearwater, Florida, USA, 27-30 October 2014.
H. Asgari, J. A. Szpunar, A. G. Odeshi, Deformation behavior of AZ and AE cast magnesium alloys at high strain rate loading, COM 2014 - Conference of Metallurgists Proceedings ISBN: 978-1-926872-24-7, Published by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Sept 28-Oct 1, Vancouver.
H. Asgari, J. A. Szpunar, A. G. Odeshi, Effect of grain size on the texture evolution and anisotropy of mechanical behavior of rolled WE43 magnesium alloy at high strain rate conditions, COM 2014 - Conference of Metallurgists Proceedings ISBN: 978-1-926872-24-7, Published by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
N. Nadammal, S. Suwas, S.V. Kailas, J.A Szpunar: Friction Stir Processing of the aluminium alloys 5086-O, International Conference on Friction Based Processes - India Instituite Of Science, Bangalore, India, September 3-5, 2014.
S. Islam, J. Szpunar, Effects of welding speed and tool rotation speed on friction stir welding process, International Conference on Friction Based Processes - India Instituite of Science, Bangalore, India, September 3-5, 2014.
H. Akhiani, M. Nezakat, J. Szpunar: Grain boundary engineering in Incoloy 800H/HT via thermo-mechanical processing, The 19th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (PBNC 2014), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, August 24-28, 2014.
M. Nezakat, H. Akhiani, S. Penttila, J. Szpunar: Oxidation resistance of thermo-mechanically processed austenitic stainless steel 316l in super critical water, The 19th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (PBNC 2014), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, August 24-28, 2014.
W. Qin, J.A. Szpunar, J. Kozinski, Roles of texture in the formation of ZrO2 film on Zr alloys and its effect on hydride orientation in the region near ZrO2, The 19th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (PBNC 2014), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, August 24-28, 2014.
B. Szpunar, J. Szpunar, Thoria Versus Urania Comparison, The 19th Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference (PBNC 2014), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, August 24-28, 2014.
328. B. Szpunar and J. Szpunar, Evaluation of High Temperature Properties of Thoria From First Principles, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
S.S. Razavi-Tousi, J.A. Szpunar, Effect of Presence of Sodium Chloride on Kinetics of Water Splitting by Activated Aluminum to Generate Hydrogen, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference, June 1-4 (2014) 104, Saskatoon, Canada.
S.S. Razavi-Tousi, J.A. Szpunar, Application of EBSD Technique in Evaluation of Microstructural Refinement of Aluminum Particles during Ball Milling, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference, June 1-4 (2014) 105, Saskatoon, Canada.
L. Malakkal, R.K. Siripurapu, B. Szpunar, J.A. Szpunar, Review of Thermo?Mechanical Properties of SiC Using First Principles Method, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
M.A. Mohtadi?Bonab , J.A. Szpunar, Hydrogen Induced Crack Nucleation and Propagation in An API X70 Pipeline Steel, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
M. Eskandari and J.A. Szpunar, Deformation Behavior of Low Carbon Microalloyed Fe-21Mn-2.5Si-1.5Al?Nb?Ti Steel Used In Vehicle Structure, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
M. Shamanian, A. Eghlimi, M. Nezakat, J. Szpunar, Microstructural Evaluation of Super Duplex Stainless Steel Claddings Produced by the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
C. Zhou, J. Wang, J.A. Szpunar, X?Ray Chemical Imaging and Electronic Structure of Ni/Graphene Composite, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
M. Song, K.R. Mundboth, L. Chen, J.A. Szpunar, R. Feng, Characterization Of Residual Stress In TSV Structures In 3D IC By Using Synchrotron X?Ray Microdiffraction And Electron Backscattered Diffraction, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
R. Basu, J. Szpunar, M. Eskandari and M.A Mohtadi?Bonab, Marforming: A Novel Method For Grain Refinement In Ni?Ti Based Shape Memory Alloys, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
M. Shamanian, M. Mohammadnezhad, H. Asgari, J. Szpunar, Investigation Of Microstructure, Texture And Mechanical Properties Of Al?Al2O3?B4C Composite Produced By Accumulative Roll Bonding (ARB) Process, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
K.M.M. Rahman, J. Szpunar, G. Belev, M. Toroghinejad, In?Situ 3d Imaging of Structure And Failure of Materials Using Synchrotron Radiation Tomography, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
H. Niakan, C. Zhang, L. Yang, Q. Yang and J.A. Szpunar, Synthesis And Characterization of DLC?MoS2 Composite Coatings, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
F. Fan and J. Szpunar, The Self?Healing Mechanism of An Industrial Elastomer, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
H. Akhiani, M. Nezakat, J. Szpunar, Strain Path Effects On The Deformation Texture And Microstructure Of Incoloy 800H, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
M. Nezakat, H. Akhiani, J. Szpunar, Comparative Study On The Oxidation Resistance Of Stainless Steel 316L In Air And Super?Critical Water, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
M. Sanayei, M. Nezakat, H. Akhiani, J. Szpunar, Air Oxidation Resistance Of Advanced Nickel?Based Super?Alloys In Elevated Temperatures, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
X. Wang and J.A. Szpunar, Influence Of Surface Crystallographic Orientation On The Initial Oxidation Behavior Of Ni?Based Superalloy Haynes 230, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
R. K. Siripurapu B. Szpunar, J.A. Szpunar, Diffusion and Activation Energy Of Hydrogen In Grain Boundary Of Nickel, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
. A.K. Chauhan and J. A. Szpunar, Microstructural Characterization Of Nickel Superalloys For Candu Nuclear Reactors, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
E. Essilfie, R. Nedunuri, J. Szpunar, A. Dalai, Modification Of Amine Collectors For Low Temperature Flotation Of Potash, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.
L.N. Zhang, J.A. Szpunar, J.X. Dong, M.C. Zhang, Corrosion Behavior Of Ni?Fe?Cr Alloy 028 In Chloride?Containing Sulfuric Acid Solutions, 26th Canadian Materials Science Conference. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, June 1?4, 2014.