Publications in 2006

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(A) Journal Papers (* Invited) and Book Chapters (**)

  1. W. Zhang, P. K. Chu, J. H. Ji, Y. H. Zhang, X. Y. Liu, R. K. Y. Fu, P. C. T. Ha, and Q. Yan, “Plasma Surface Modification of Poly Vinyl Chloride for Improvement of Surface Antibacterial Properties”, Biomaterials, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 44 – 51 (2006).

  2. Y. M. Liu, L. H. Li, M. Xu, X. Cai, Y. W. Hu, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of Nitrogen Ion Implantation and Implantation Energy on Surface Properties and Adhesion Strength of TiN Films Deposited on Aluminum by Magnetron Sputtering”, Materials Science and Engineering A, vol. 415, no. 1 – 2, pp. 140 – 144 (2006).

  3. * P. K. Chu, “Bioactivity of Plasma Implanted Biomaterials”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, vol. 242, no. 1 – 2, pp. 1 – 7 (2006).

  4. J. Wang, J. Y. Chen, P. Yang, Y. X. Leng, G. J. Wan, H. Sun, A. S. Zhao, N. Huang and P. K. Chu, “In Vitro Platelet Adhesion and Activation of Polyethylene Terephthalate Modified by Acetylene Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Deposition”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, vol. 242, no. 1 – 2, pp. 12 – 14 (2006).

  5. P. Yang, N. Huang, Y. X. Leng, Z. Q. Zhao, H. F. Zhou, M. Maitz, Y. Leng, and P. K. Chu, “Wettability and Biocompatibility of Nitrogen-Doped Hydrogenated Amorphous Carbon Films: Effect of Nitrogen”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, vol. 242, no. 1 – 2, pp. 22 – 25 (2006).

  6. J. Y. Chen, Y. X. Leng, X. Zhang, P. Yang, H. Sun, J. Wang, G. J. Wan, A. S. Zhao, N. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Effect of Tantalum Content of Titanium Oxide Film Fabricated by Magnetron Sputtering on the Behavior of Cultured Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVEC)”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, vol. 242, no 1 – 2, pp. 26 – 29 (2006).

  7. R. W. Y. Poon, J. P. Y. Ho, C. M. Y. Luk, X. Y. Liu, J. C. Y. Chung, P. K. Chu, K. W. K. Yeung, W. W. Lu, and K. M. C. Cheung, “Improvement of Corrosion Resistance of NiTi Orthopedic Materials by Carbon Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, vol. 242, no. 1 – 2, pp. 270 – 274 (2006).

  8. R. K. Y. Fu, P. K. Chu, X. B. Tian, and S. Q. Yang, “Ignition and Dynamics of High-Voltage Glow Discharge Plasma Implantation”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, vol. 242, no. 1 – 2, pp. 275 – 278 (2006).

  9. G. J. Wan, R. K. Y. Fu, P. Yang, J. P. Y. Ho, X. Xie, N. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Surface Wettability of Nitrogen Plasma-Implanted Silicon”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, vol. 242, no. 1 – 2, pp. 296 – 299 (2006).

  10. X. B. Tian, C. B. Wei, S. Q. Yang, R. K. Y. Fu, and P. K. Chu, “Water Plasma Implantation / Oxidation of Magnesium Alloys for Corrosion Resistance”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research B, vol. 242, no. 1 – 2, pp. 300 – 302 (2006).

  11. J. Y. Fan, X. L. Wu, H. X. Li, H. W. Liu, G. S. Huang, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Si-Based Solid Blue Emitters from 3C-SiC Nanocrystals”, Applied Physics A, vol. 82, no. 3, pp. 485 – 487 (2006).

  12. Y. M. Yang, X. L. Wu, L. W. Yang, G. S. Huang, T. Qiu, Y. Shi, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Local Vibration at the Surface of a Ge Nanocrystal Embedded in a Silicon Oxide Matrix”, Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 99, no. 1, pp. 014301-1 – 014301-4 (2006).

  13. S. H. Luo, P. K. Chu, Z. F. Di, M. Zhang, W. L. Liu, C. L. Lin, J. Y. Fan, and X. L. Wu, “Vacuum Electron Field Emission from SnO2 Nanowhiskers Annealed in N2 and O2 Atmospheres”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 1, pp. 013109-1 – 013109-3 (2006).

  14. X. Y. Liu, X. B. Zhao, C. X. Ding, and P. K. Chu, “Light-Induced Bioactive TiO2 Surface”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 1, pp. 013905-1 – 013905-3 (2006).

  15. Y. M. Liu, L. H. Li, M. Xu, Q. L. Chen, Y. W. Hu, X. Cai, and P. K. Chu, “The Effect of N+-Implanted Aluminum Substrate on the Mechanical Properties of TiN Films”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 200, no. 8, pp. 2672 – 2678 (2006).

  16. C. L. Chu, C. Y. Chung, and P. K. Chu, “Surface Oxidation of NiTi Shape Memory Alloy in a Boiling Aqueous Solution Containing Hydrogen Peroxide”, Materials Science and Engineering A, vol. 417, no. 1 – 2, pp. 104 – 109 (2006).

  17. J. Y. Fan, X. L. Wu, H. X. Li, H. W. Li, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Luminescence from Colloidal 3C-SiC Nanocrystals in Different Solvents”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 4, pp. 041901-1 – 041909-3 (2006).

  18. Y. F. Mei, G. G. Siu, R. K. Y. Fu, P. K. Chu, Z. M. Li, and Z. K. Tang, “Room-Temperature Electrosynthesized ZnO Thin Film with Highly (002) Orientation and Its Optical Properties”, Applied Surface Science, vol. 252, no. 8, pp. 2973 – 2977 (2006).

  19. W. Zhang, P. K. Chu, J. H. Ji, Y. H. Zhang, R. K. Y. Fu, and Q. Yan, “Antibacterial Properties of Plasma-Modified and Triclosan or Bronopol Coated Polyethylene”, Polymer, vol. 47, no. 3, pp. 931 – 936 (2006).

  20. * P. K. Chu and L. H. Li, “Characterization of Amorphous and Nanocrystalline Carbon Films”, Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol. 96, no. 2 – 3, pp. 253 – 277 (2006).

  21. Y. T. Xie, X. Y. Liu, P. K. Chu, and C. X. Ding, “Nucleation and Growth of Calcium-Phosphate on Ca-Implanted Titanium Surface”, Surface Science, vol. 600, no. 3, pp. 651 – 656 (2006).

  22. F. Kong, X. L. Wu, R. K. Yuan, C. Z. Yang, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Optical Emission from the Aggregated State in Poly [2-Methoxy-5-(2’-Ethyl-Hexyloxy)-p-Phenylene Vinylene]”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 202 – 205 (2006).

  23. L. Wang, K. Xue, J. B. Xu, A. P. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Control of Interfacial Silicate between HfO2 and Si by High Concentration Ozone”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 7, pp. 072903-1 – 072903-3 (2006).

  24. M. Xu, Y. M. Liu, L. H. Li, X. Cai, Q. L. Chen, and P. K Chu, “Experimental and Numerical Evaluations of Adhesion Strength and Stress in TiN Films Deposited on Ti-Implanted Aluminum”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 212 – 217 (2006).

  25. G. S. Huang, Y. Xie, X. L. Wu, L. W. Yang, Y. Shi, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Formation Mechanism of Individual Alumina Nanotubes Wrapping Metal (Cu and Fe) Nanowires”, Journal of Crystal Growth, vol. 289, no. 1, pp. 295 – 298 (2006).

  26. S. H. Luo, J. Y. Fan, W. L. Liu, M. Zhang, Z. T. Song, C. L. Lin, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Synthesis and Low-Temperature Photoluminescence Properties of SnO2 Nanowires and Nanobelts”, Nanotechnology, vol. 17, no. 6, pp. 1695 – 1699 (2006).

  27. G. S. Huang, X. L. Wu, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “On The Origin of Light Emission from Porous Anodic Alumina Formed in Sulfuric Acid”, Solid State Communications, vol. 137, no. 11, pp. 621 – 624 (2006).

  28. F. Kong, X. L. Wu, Y. Zheng, C. G. Ou, R. K. Yuan, C. Z. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Optical and Electrical Properties of Single-Ion Transport Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells”, Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 99, no. 6, pp. 064505-1 – 064505-5 (2006).

  29. X. B. Zhao, X. Y. Liu, C. X. Ding, and P. K. Chu, “In Vitro Bioactivity of Plasma-Sprayed TiO2 Coating after Sodium Hydroxide Treatment”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 200, no, 18 – 19, pp. 5487 – 5492 (2006).

  30. C. L. Chu, J. C. Y. Chung, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of Heat Treatment on Characteristics of Porous Ni-Rich NiTi SMA Prepared by SHS Technique”, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 49 – 53 (2006).

  31. X. D. Chen, C. C. Ling, S. Fung, C. D. Beling, Y. F. Mei, R. K. Y. Fu, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Current Transport Studies of ZnO/p-Si Heterostructures Grown by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Deposition”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 13, pp. 132104-1 – 132104-3 (2006).

  32. T. Qiu, X. L. Wu, Y. C. Cheng, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Silver Nanocrystal Superlattices: Self-Assembly and Optical Emission”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 14, pp. 143111-1 – 143111-3 (2006).

  33. L. W. Yang, X. L. Wu, T. Qiu, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Structural and Magnetic Properties of Zn1-xCoxO Nanorods”, Journal of Applied Physics, vol. 99, no. 7, pp. 074303-1 – 074303-5 (2006).

  34. Z. F. Di, P. K. Chu, M. Zhu, R. K. Y. Fu, S. H. Luo, L. Shao, M. Nastasi, P. Chen, T. L. Alford, J. W. Mayer, M. Zhang, W. L. Liu, Z. T. Song, and C. L. Lin, “Fabrication of Silicon – on – SiO2/Diamond-Like Carbon Dual-Insulator Using Ion-Cutting and Mitigation of Self-Heating Effects”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 14, pp. 142108-1 – 142108-3 (2006).

  35. D. S. Hu, X. L. Wu, M. X. Liao, N. C. Cheng, and P. K. Chu, “Influence of Electron Beam and Ultraviolet Ozone Irradiation on Blue-Emission Properties of C60-Coupled Porous Silicon”, Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol. 97, no. 2 – 3, pp. 379 – 383 (2006).

  36. A. P. Huang, P. K. Chu, L. Wang, W. Y. Cheung, J. B. Xu, S. P. Wong, “Fabrication of Rutile TiO2 Thin Films by Low-Temperature, Bias-Assisted Cathodic Arc Deposition and Their Dielectric Properties”, Journal of Materials Research, vol. 21, no. 4, pp. 844 – 850 (2006).

  37. X. Y. Liu, A. P. Huang, C. X. Ding, and P. K. Chu, “Bioactivity and Cytocompatibility of Zirconia (ZrO2) Films Fabricated by Cathodic Arc Deposition”, Biomaterials, vol. 27, no. 21, pp. 3904 – 3911 (2006).

  38. Z. F. Di, M. Zhang, W. L. Liu, Q. W. Shen, S. H. Luo, Z. T. Song, C. L. Lin, and P. K. Chu, “Thermal Annealing Effects on the Structure and Electrical Properties of Al2O3 Gate Dielectrics on Fully-Depleted SiGe on Insulator”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 1151 – 1155 (2006).

  39. S. H. Luo, P. K. Chu, W. L. Liu, M. Zhang, C. L. Lin, “Origin of Low-Temperature Photoluminescence from SnO2 Nanowires Fabricated by Thermal Evaporation and Annealed in Different Ambients”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 18, pp. 183112-1 – 183112-3 (2006).

  40. S. C .H. Kwok, G. J. Wan, J. P. Y. Ho, P. K. Chu, D. R. McKenzie, and M. M. M. Bilek, “Anticoagulation Behavior of Phosphorus-Doped Carbon (PxC) Films Synthesized by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Deposition”, New Diamond and Frontier Carbon Technology, vol. 16, no. 1, pp. 39 – 48 (2006).

  41. P. C. T. Ha, D. R. McKenzie, M. M. M. Bilek, E. D. Doyle, D.G. McCulloch, and P. K. Chu, “Control of Stress and Delamination in Single and Multi-layer Carbon Thin Films Prepared by Cathodic Arc and RF Plasma Deposition and Implantation”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 200, no. 22 – 23, pp. 6405 – 6408 (2006).

  42. X. M. Liu, S. L. Wu, P. K. Chu, C. Y. Chung, J. Zheng, and S. L. Li, “Effects of Coating Process on the Characteristics of Ag-SnO2 Contact Materials”, Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol. 98, no. 2 – 3, pp. 477 – 480 (2006).

  43. L. H. Li, J. Jin, J. T. Liu, J. Z. Liang, Y. H. Zhang, T. Yu, and P. K. Chu, “Mechanical Properties of Materials with Different Crystalline Structures”, Innovative Aeronautic Technology, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 19 – 22 (2006).

  44. F. Kong, X. L. Wu, G. S. Huang, R. K. Yuan, C. Z. Yang, P. K. Chu, and G. G. Siu, “Temperature-Dependent Photoluminescence from MEH-PPV and MEH-OPPV Containing Oxadiazole in the Main Chain”, Applied Physics A, vol. 84, no. 1 – 2, pp. 203 – 206 (2006).

  45. X. L. Wu, Z. H. Deng, F. S. Xue, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Electronic States and Luminescence in Higher Fullerene / Porous Si Nanocrystal Composites”, Journal of Chemical Physics, vol. 124, no. 21, pp. 214706-1 – 214706-4 (2006).

  46. T. Qiu, X. L. Wu,  L. W. Yang, P. N. Shen, Z. Y. Zhang, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Si Nanowires Sheathed with Thin Diamondlike Carbon Films”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 1702 – 1704 (2006).

  47. S. C. H. Kwok, P. C. T. Ha, D. R. McKenzie, M. M. M. Bilek, and P. K. Chu, “Biocompatibility of Calcium and Phosphorus Doped Diamond-Like Carbon Thin Films Synthesized by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Deposition”, Diamond and Related Materials, vol. 15, no. 4 – 8, pp. 893 – 897 (2006).

  48. M. Xu, L. H. Li, X. Cai, Y. M. Liu, Q. L. Chen, and P. K Chu, “Improvement of Adhesion Strength of Amorphous Carbon Films on Tungsten Ion Implanted 321 Stainless Steel Substrate”, Diamond and Related Materials, vol. 15, no. 4 – 8, pp. 952 – 957 (2006).

  49. A. P. Huang, P. K. Chu, and X. L. Wu, “Enhanced Electron Field Emission from Oriented Columnar AlN and Mechanism”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 88, no. 25, pp. 251103-1 – 251103-3 (2006).

  50. X. M. Liu, S. L. Wu, P. K. Chu, J. Zheng, and S. L. Li, “Characteristics of Nano Ti-Doped SnO2 Powders Prepared by Sol-Gel Method”, Materials Science and Engineering A, vol. 426, no. 1 – 2, pp. 274 – 277 (2006).

  51. Z. Y. Zhang, X. L. Wu, T. Qiu, P. Chen, P. K. Chu, G. G. Siu, and D. L. Tang, “Photoluminescence from C60-Coupled Porous Structures Formed on Fe+-Implanted Silicon”, Journal of Chemical Physics, vol. 125, no. 1, pp. 014706-1 – 014706-6 (2006).

  52. F. Y. Jin, H. H. Tong, J. Li, L. R. Shen, and P. K. Chu, “Structure and Microwave-Absorbing Properties of Fe-Particle Containing Alumina Prepared by Micro-Arc Discharge Oxidation”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 201, no. 1 – 2, pp. 292 – 295 (2006).

  53. Y. W. Hu, L. H. Li, H. Dai, X. L. Li, X. Cai, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of Pulsing Parameters on Production and Distribution of Macro-Particles in Cathodic Vacuum Arc Deposition”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A, vol. 24, no. 4, pp. 957 – 961 (2006).

  54. W. Zhang, P. K. Chu, J. H. Ji, Y. H. Zhang, S. C. Ng, Q. Yan, “Surface Antibacterial Characteristics of Plasma-Modified Polyethylene”, Biopolymers, vol. 83, no. 1, pp. 62 – 68 (2006).

  55. X. L. Wu, F. S. Xue, Z. Y. Zhang, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Energy Band Mixing in Core-Shell-Structured Si/FeSi2 Nanocomposites”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 89, no. 5, pp. 053114-1 – 053114-3 (2006).

  56. G. J. Wan, P. Yang, R. K. Y. Fu, Y. F. Mei, T. Qiu, J. P. Y. Ho, N. Huang, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Characteristics and Surface Energy of Silicon-Doped Diamond-like Carbon Films Fabricated by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Deposition”, Diamond and Related Materials, vol. 15, no. 9,  pp. 1276 – 1281 (2006).

  57. X. L. Wu, T. Qiu, D. S. Hu, G. S. Huang, R. K. Yuan, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Resonant Electron Transfer and Luminescent Enhancement in a Toluene Suspension of Si Nanocrystals”, Journal of Chemical Physics, vol. 125, no. 5, pp. 054713-1 – 054713-4 (2006).

  58. A. P. Huang, L. Wang, J. B. Xu, and P. K. Chu, “Plasma Nitridated High-k Polycrystalline Array Induced by Electron Irradiation”, Nanotechnology, vol. 17, no. 17, vol. 4379 – 4383 (2006).

  59. G. S. Huang, X. L. Wu, F. Kong, Y. C. Cheng, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “In situ Fabrication of Alumina Nanotube Array and Photoluminescence”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 89, no. 7, pp. 073114-1 – 073114-3 (2006).

  60. S. L. Wu, P. K. Chu, X. M. Liu, C. Y. Chung, J. P. Y. Ho, C. L. Chu, S. C. Tjong, K. W. K. Yeung, W. W. Lu, K. M. C. Cheung, and K. D. K. Luk, “Surface Characteristics, Mechanical Properties, and Cytocompatibility of Oxygen Plasma-Implanted Porous Nickel Titanium Shape Memory Alloy”, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research A, vol. 79A, no. 1, pp. 139 – 146 (2006).

  61. G. J. Wan, N. Huang, S. C.H. Kwok, Zh. Y. Zhao, A. S. Zhao, P. Yang, and P. K. Chu, “Si-N-O Films Synthesized by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Deposition (PIII&D) for Blood Contacting Biomedical Applications”, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, vol. 34, no. 4, pp. 1160 – 1165 (2006).

  62. X. B. Tian, C. Z. Gong, S. Q. Yang, Z. J. Luo, R. K. Y. Fu, and P. K. Chu, “Oxygen – Plasma Ion Implantation of Biomedical Titanium Alloy”, IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, vol. 34, no. 4, pp. 1235 – 1240 (2006).

  63. C. L. Chu, Y. P. Pu, L. H. Yin, C. Y. Chung, K. W. K. Yeung, and P. K. Chu, “Biomimetic Deposition Process of an Apatite Coating on NiTi Shape Memory Alloy”, Materials Letters, vol. 60, no. 24, pp. 3002 – 3006 (2006).

  64. W. Zhang, P. K. Chu, J, H. Ji, Y. H. Zhang, and Z. M. Jiang, “Effects of O2 and H2O Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation on Surface Chemical Composition and Surface Energy of Poly Vinyl Chloride”, Applied Surface Science, vol. 252, no. 22, pp. 7884 – 7889 (2006).

  65. F. J.  Jing, F. Y. Jin, Y. W. Liu, G. J. Wan, X. M. Liu, X. B. Zhao, R. K. Y. Fu, N. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Corrosion Resistance and Antithrombogenic Behavior of La and Nd Ion Implanted Stainless Steels”, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A, vol. 24, no. 5, pp. 1790 – 1794 (2006).

  66. Y. F. Mei, R. K. Y. Fu, G. G. Siu, K. W. Wong, P. K. Chu, R. S. Wang, H. C. Ong, “Nitrogen Binding Behavior in ZnO Films with Time-Resolved Cathodoluminescence”, Applied Surface Science, vol. 252, no. 23, pp. 8131 – 8134 (2006).

  67. F. Y. Jin, H. H. Tong, L. R. Shen, K. Wang, and P. K. Chu, “Micro-structural and Dielectric Properties of Porous TiO2 Films Synthesized on Titanium Alloys by Micro-Arc Discharge Oxidization”, Materials Chemistry and Physics, vol. 100, no. 1, pp. 31 – 33 (2006).

  68. W. Zhang, Y. H. Zhang, J. H. Ji, J. Zhao, Q. Yan, and P. K. Chu, “Antimicrobial Properties of Copper Plasma-Modified Polyethylene”, Polymer, vol. 47, no. 21, pp. 7441 – 7445 (2006).

  69. F. Y. Jin, H. H. Tong, Z. B. Shi, D. L. Tang, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of External Magnetic Field on Propagation of Electromagnetic Wave in Uniform Magnetized Plasma Slabs”, Computer Physics Communications, vol. 175, no. 8, pp. 545 – 552 (2006).

  70. M. Xu, L. H. Li, X. Cai, Y. M. Liu, Q. L. Chen, J. X. Guo, and P. K. Chu, “Nucleation and Growth of Amorphous Carbon Film on Tungsten-Implanted Stainless Steel Substrates”, Diamond and Related Materials, vol. 15, no. 10, pp. 1580 – 1584 (2006).

  71. F. Y. Jin, P. K. Chu, G. D. Xu, J. Zhao, D. L. Tang, H. H. Tong, “Structure and Mechanical Properties of Magnesium Alloy Treated by Micro-Arc Discharge Oxidation Using Direct-Current and High-Frequency Bipolar Pulsing Modes”, Materials Science and Engineering A, vol. 435 – 436, no. 1 –  2, pp. 123 – 126 (2006).

  72. T. Qiu, X. L. Wu, J. C. Shen, and P. K. Chu, “Silver Nanocrystal Superlattice Coating for Molecular Sensing by Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 89, no. 13, 131914-1 – 131914-3 (2006).

  73. * J. Y. Fan. X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Low Dimensional SiC Nanostructures: Fabrication, Luminescence, and Electrical Properties”, Progress in Materials Science, vol. 51, no. 8, pp. 983 – 1031 (2006).

  74. T. Qiu, X. L. Wu, G. G. Siu, and P. K. Chu, “Intergrowth Mechanism of Silicon Nanowires and Silver Dendrites”, Journal of Electronic Materials, vol. 35, no. 10, pp. 1879 – 1884 (2006).

  75. Y. T. Xie, X. Y. Liu, X. B. Zheng, C. X. Ding, and P. K. Chu, “Improved Stability of Plasma Sprayed Dicalcium Silicate / Zirconia Composite Coatings”, Thin Solid Films, vol. 515, no. 3, pp. 1214 – 1218 (2006).

  76. F. J. Jing, L. Wang, Y. W. Liu, R. K. Y. Fu, X. B. Zhao, R. Shen, N. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Hemocompatiblity of Lanthanum Oxide Films Fabricated by Dual Plasma Deposition”, Thin Solid Films, vol. 515, no. 3, pp. 1219 – 1222 (2006).

  77. P. Q. Zhao, X. L. Wu, J. Y. Fan, P. K. Chu, and G. G. Siu, “Enhanced and Tunable Blue Luminescence from CdS Nanocrystal-Polymer Composites”, Scripta Materialia, vol. 55, no. 12, pp. 1123 – 1126 (2006).

  78. W. J. Zhang, X. L. Wu, J. Y. Fan, G. S. Huang, T. Qiu, and P. K. Chu, “Luminescent Amorphous Alumina Nanoparticles in Toluene Solution”, Journal of Physics – Condensed Matter, vol. 18, no. 43, pp. 9939 – 9942 (2006).

  79. F. Kong, X. L. Wu, R. K. Yuan, S. Y. Zhang, C. Z. Yang, P. K. Chu, and G. G. Siu, “Stable Optical Emission from Annealed Poly (-P-Phenylene Vinylene) Derivative Films Containing Oxadiazole”, Journal of Electronic Materials, vol. 35, no. 9, pp. 1689 – 1692 (2006).

  80. G. S. Huang, X. L. Wu, Y. C. Cheng, X. F. Li, S. H. Luo, T. Feng, and P. K. Chu, “Fabrication and Field Emission Property of Si Nanotip Array”, Nanotechnology, vol. 17, no. 22, pp 5573 – 5576 (2006).

  81. F. Y. Jin, P. K. Chu, H. H. Tong, and J. Zhao, “Improvement of Surface Porosity and Properties of Alumina Films by Incorporation of Fe Micrograins in Micro-Arc Oxidation”, Applied Surface Science, vol. 253, no. 2, pp. 863 – 868 (2006).

  82. T. Qiu, X. L. Wu, J. C. Shen, P. C. T. Ha, and P. K. Chu, “Surface-Enhanced Raman Characteristics of Ag Cap Aggregates on Silicon Nanowire Arrays”, Nanotechnology, vol. 17, no. 23, pp. 5769 – 5772 (2006).

  83. L. L. Chen, Z. Z. Ye, J. G. Lu, H. P. He, B. H. Zhao, L. P. Zhu, P. K. Chu, and L. Shao, “Co-Doping Effects and Electrical Transport in In-N Doped Zinc Oxide”, Chemical Physics Letters, vol. 432, no. 1 – 3, pp. 352 – 355 (2006).

  84. C. L. Liu, P. K. Chu, G. Q. Lin, and M. Qi, “Anti-Corrosion Characteristics of Nitride-Coated AISI 316L Stainless Steel Coronary Stents”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 201, no. 6, pp. 2802 – 2806 (2006).

  85. F. Y. Jin, P. K. Chu, Z. J. Xu, J. X. Zhao, M. Zhu, R. K. Y. Fu, and H. H. Tong, “Surface Modification of W9Cr4V2Mo High-Temperature Bearing Steel by Rare Earth Ion Implantation”, Surface and Coatings Technology, vol. 201, no. 7, pp. 4357 – 4360 (2006).

  86. X. L. Wu, F. S. Xue, Z. Y. Zhang, and P. K. Chu, “Optical Emission from C60-Coupled b-FeSi2 Nanocomposites”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 89, no. 23, pp. 233114-1 – 233114-3 (2006).

  87. L. L. Chen, Z. Z. Ye, J. G. Lu, and P. K. Chu, “Control and Improvement of p-type Conductivity in Indium and Nitrogen Co-Doped ZnO Thin Films”, Applied Physics Letters, vol. 89, no. 25, pp. 252113-1 – 252113-3 (2006).

  88. J. Y. Fan, X. L. Wu, P. Q. Zhao, and P. K. Chu, “Stability of Luminescent 3C-SiC Nanocrystallites in Aqueous Solution”, Physics Letters A, vol. 360, no. 2, pp. 336 – 338 (2006).

  89. Z. F. Di, M. Zhang, W. L. Liu, Q. W. Shen, Z. T. Song, C. L. Lin, A. P. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Electrical and Interfacial Characteristics of Nanolaminate (Al2O3/ZrO2/Al2O3) Gate Stack on Fully-Depleted SiGe-on-Insulator”, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, vol. 9, 6, pp. 959 – 963 (2006).

  90. * H. Y. Feng, Z. L. Yu, and P. K. Chu, “Ion Implantation of Organisms”, Materials Science and Engineering: Reports, vol. 54, no. 3 – 4, pp. 49 – 120 (2006).

  91. C. L. Chu, T. Hu, J. Zhou, Y. P. Pu, L. H. Yin, Y. S. Dong, P. H. Lin, J. C. Y. Chung, and P. K, Chu, “Effects of H2O2 Pretreatment on Surface Characteristics and Bioactivity of NaOH-Treated NiTi Shape Memory Alloy”, Transactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China, vol. 16, no. 6, pp. 1295 – 1300 (2006).

  92. M. Xu, L. H. Li, Y. M. Liu, X. Cai, Q. L. Chen, and P. K Chu, “Mechanism of Mechanical Property Enhancement in Nitrogen and Titanium Implanted 321 Stainless Steel”, Materials Science and Engineering A, vol. 425, no. 1 – 2, pp. 1 – 6 (2006).

(B) Conference Papers (* Invited)

  1. * P. K. Chu, “Fabrication of Novel Silicon-on-Insulator Materials and Enhancement of Surface Properties of Biomaterials and Nano-Structured Biomaterials Using Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Deposition”, Proceedings NanoSingapore 2006: IEEE Conference on Emerging Technologies – Nanoelectronics, Singapore, p. 193,  January 10 – 13, 2006.

  2. T. Qiu, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Coaxial Nanocable Arrays: Si Sheathed with Diamond-like Carbon”, Proceedings NanoSingapore 2006: IEEE Conference on Emerging Technologies – Nanoelectronics, Singapore, Paper 68-NM-A0182, pp. 253 – 254, January 10 – 13, 2006.

  3. Y. F. Mei, G. G. Siu, R. K. Y. Fu, P. K. Chu, J. P. Zhai, Y. J. Wang, O. K. C. Tsui, Z. K. Tang, J. J. Shi, and M. G. Kong, “A Nano-MOS Array: Metallic Carbon Nanostructure Connected with Nanoscale SiO2 Island inside Insulated Alumina Nanochannel on Silicon substrate”, Proceedings NanoSingapore 2006: IEEE Conference on Emerging Technologies – Nanoelectronics, Singapore, Paper 68-NDS-A0102, p. 163, January 10 – 13, 2006.

  4. K. C. Lo, H. P. A. Ho, C. M. L. Wu, K. Y. Fu, and P. K. Chu, “Selective Area Growth of Gallium Oxide Nanowires on Gold Patterned Gallium Arsenide Using Implantation-Assisted Technique”, Proceedings Materials Research Society (MRS) Spring Meeting, San Francisco, Paper P8.18, p. 347, April 17 – 21, 2006.

  5. * P. K. Chu, “Biomaterials Modification Using Plasma Technologies”, Proceedings Workshop on Biomedical Engineering, Hong Kong, p. 12, April 28 – 29, 2006.

  6. A. P. Huang and P. K. Chu, “Field Emission from Oriented AlN Thin Films Fabricated by Reactive Magnetron Sputtering”, Proceedings International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF), San Diego, California, Paper D1-2-1, p. 113, May 1 – 5, 2006.

  7. T. Qiu, X. L. Wu, and P. K. Chu, “Self-Assembled Growth and Plasmon-Enhanced Green Emission of Gold Nanowhisker Coatings”, Proceedings International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF), San Diego, California, Paper CP-1, p. 90, May 1 – 5, 2006.

  8. F. Y. Jin, P. K. Chu, Z. J. Xu, H. H. Tong, “Surface Modification of W9Cr4V2Mo High Temperature Bearing Steel by Rare Earth Ion Implantation”, International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF), San Diego, California, Paper EP-2, p. 98, May 1 – 5, 2006.

  9. S. H. Luo, W. L. Liu, M. Zhang, Z. F. Di, C. L. Lin, and P. K Chu, “Vacuum Electron Field Emission from SnO2 Nanowhiskers Annealed in Oxygen and Nitrogen”, Proceedings International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF), San Diego, California, Paper FP-1, pp. 101 – 102, May 1 – 5, 2006.

  10. F. J. Jing, R. K. Y. Fu, X. B. Zhao, N. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Synthesis and Characteristics of Lanthanum Oxide Films by Dual Plasma Deposition and In Vitro Evaluation of Endothelial Cells Cultured on the Films”, Proceedings International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF), San Diego, California, Paper HP-24, p. 109, May 1 – 5, 2006.

  11. X. B. Zhao, X. Y. Liu, C. X. Ding, and P. K. Chu, “Effect of Sulfuric Acid Treatment on Bioactivity of TiO2 Coatings”, Proceedings International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF), San Diego, California, Paper HP-22, p. 109, May 1 – 5, 2006.

  12. Y. T. Xie, X. Y. Liu, X. B. Zheng, C. X. Ding, and P. K. Chu, “Dissolution and Mineralization of Plasma-Sprayed Dicalcium Silicate/Zirconia Composite Coatings”, Proceedings International Conference on Metallurgical Coatings and Thin Films (ICMCTF), San Diego, California, Paper HP-23, p. 109, May 1 – 5, 2006.

  13. * A. P. Huang and P. K. Chu, “Thermal Stability and Electrical Properties of High-k Gate Dielectric Materials”, Proceedings 6th International Workshop on Junction Technology (IWJT), Shanghai, China, Paper 5.4, pp. 214 – 219, May 15 – 16, 2006.

  14. * R. K. Y. Fu and P. K. Chu, “Layer Transfer for the Formation of SOI Structures Using Plasma Hydrogenation”, Proceedings 6th International Workshop on Junction Technology (IWJT), Shanghai, China, Paper 5.2, pp. 204 – 209, May 15 – 16, 2006.

  15. * W. L. Liu, C. L. Lin, Z. F. Di, Z. T. Song, and P. K. Chu, “Investigation of Relaxed SiGe on Insulator and Strained Si”, Proceedings 6th International Workshop on Junction Technology (IWJT), Shanghai, China, Paper 5.3, pp. 210 – 213, May 15 – 16, 2006.

  16. F. Kong, X. L. Wu, G. S. Huang, R. K. Yuan, and P. K. Chu, “Resonance Energy Transfer from Poly[N-vinylcarbazole] (PVK) to Poly[2-methoxy-5-(2’-ethyl-hexyloxy)-p-phenylene vinylene] MEH-PPV) in PVK/MEH-PPV Nanoparticles”, Proceedings European Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (E-MRS), Nice, France, Paper A-A2-01, p. A-13, May 29 – June 2, 2006.

  17. S. H. Luo, W. L. Liu, M. Zhang, C. L. Lin, and P. K. Chu, “Low-Temperature Photoluminescence Properties of SnO2 Nanowhiskers Fabricated by Thermal Evaporation and Annealed in Different Ambients” Proceedings European Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (E-MRS), Nice, France, Paper A-A2-02, p. A-13, May 29 – June 2, 2006.

  18. S. L. Wu, X. M. Liu, C. Y. Chung, K. W. K. Yeung, P. K. Chu, C. L. Chu, W. W. Lu, K. M. C. Cheung, “Nickel Release Behavior and Biocompatibility of Oxidized Porous NiTi”, Proceedings European Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (E-MRS), Nice, France, Paper J-10-02, p. J-10, May 29 – June 2, 2006.

  19. A. P. Huang and P. K. Chu, “Microstructure of High-k HfAlxO2-x Thin Films and Control of Leakage Current by High Concentration Ozone Oxidation”, Proceedings European Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (E-MRS), Nice, France, Paper L-4b-03, p. L-8, May 29 – June 2, 2006.

  20. A. P. Huang and P. K. Chu, “Suppressed Interlayer and Dielectric Properties of Carbon-Doped High-k ZrO2 Thin Films”, Proceedings European Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (E-MRS), Nice, France, Paper L-4b-05, p. L-8, May 29 – June 2, 2006.

  21. Z. F. Di, M. Zhang, W. L. Liu, Q. W. Shen, S. H. Luo, Z. T. Song, C. L. Lin, A. P. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Electrical and Interfacial Characteristics of Nanolaminate (Al2O3/ZrO2/Al2O3) Gate Stack on Fully-Depleted SiGe-on-Insulator”, Proceedings European Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (E-MRS), Nice, France, L-4b-10, p. L-8, May 29 – June 2, 2006.

  22. L. Wang, K. Xue, J. B. Xu, A. P. Huang, and P. K. Chu, “Impact of Nitrogen Incorporation of High Concentration Ozone Oxidation Prepared Ultra-thin HfO2”, Proceedings European Materials Research Society Spring Meeting (E-MRS), Nice, France, L-7b-17, p. L-16, May 29 – June 2, 2006.

  23. * P. K. Chu, “Plasma-Treated Biomaterials”, Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), Traverse City, Michigan, Paper 5B1-2, p. 286, June 4 – 8, 2006.

  24. F. Y. Jin, X. M. Liu, P. K. Chu, G. D. Xu, L. R. Shen, and H. H. Tong, “Bioactivity and Corrosion Behavior of Magnesium Alloys Treated by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation”, Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), Traverse City, Michigan, Paper 3P74, p. 336, June 4 – 8, 2006.

  25. J. P. Y. Ho, B. K. Gan, N. J. Nosworthy, P. K. Chu, M. M. M. Bilek, D. R. McKenzie, C. G. Remedios, “Enhancement of HRP Binding on Plasma-Treated Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene”, Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), Traverse City, Michigan, Paper 3P73, p. 335, June 4 – 8, 2006.

  26. K. W. K. Yeung, Y. L. Chan, S. C. W. Chan, X. Y. Liu, C. Y. Chung, P. K. Chu, W. W. Lu, K. D. K. Luk, D. Chan, and K. M. C. Cheung, “Suppression of Nickel Release in Nickel-Titanium Alloys by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation Surface Treatment: Towards a New Generation of “Smart” Orthopaedic Implants”, Proceedings IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science (ICOPS), Traverse City, Michigan, Paper 6C5, p. 356, June 4 – 8, 2006.

  27. F. Y. Jin, P. K. Chu, R. K. Y. Fu, K. Wang, and H. H. Tong, “Thermal Stability of Titania Films Prepared by Micro-Arc Discharge Oxidation”, Proceedings 14th International Conference on Strength of Materials, Xian, China, Paper ics-441-1, p. 348, June 4 – 9, 2006.

  28. Y. W. Hu, L. H. Li, X. Cai, Q. L. Chen, F. Y. Jin, and P. K. Chu, “Effects of Bias on Mechanical Characteristics of Titanium Carbide / Amorphous Hydrocarbon Films”, 14th International Conference on Strength of Materials, Xian, China, Paper ics-441-2, p. 349, June 4 – 9, 2006.

  29. X. M. Liu, P. K. Chu, S. L. Wu, C. Y. Chung, C. L. Chu, K. W. K. Yeung, W. W. Lu, and K. M. C. Cheung, “Improvement of Corrosion Resistance and Reduction of Nickel Release from Dense NiTi Shape Memory Alloys Treated by Water Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation”, Proceedings 16th International Conference on Ion Implantation Technology (IIT 2006), Marseille, France, Paper p239, p. 152,  June 11 – 16, 2006.

  30. S. L. Wu, P. K. Chu, X. M. Liu, C. Y. Chung, F. Y. Jin, C. L. Chu, K. W. K. Yeung, W. W. Lu, K. M. C. Cheung, “Surface Structure and Bioactivity of Porous NiTi Shape Memory Alloys Modified by Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation and Micro-Arc Oxidation”, Proceedings 16th International Conference on Ion Implantation Technology (IIT 2006), Marseille, France, Paper p238, p. 151, June 11 – 16, 2006.

  31. W. Zhang, P. K. Chu, J. Zhao, J. H. Ji, Y. H. Zhang, and Q. Yan, “Antimicrobial Properties of Copper Plasma-Implanted Polyethylene”, Proceedings 16th International Conference on Ion Implantation Technology (IIT 2006), Marseille, France, Paper p240, p. 153, June 11 – 16, 2006.

  32. D. T. K. Kwok and P. K. Chu, “Numerical Simulation of Plasma Coupling with an External Matching Network by Phasor and Particle Models”, Proceedings 16th International Conference on Ion Implantation Technology (IIT 2006), Marseille, France, API Conference Proceedings, vol. 866, pp. 245 - 248, June 11 – 16, 2006.

  33. * D. R. McKenzie, M. M. Bilek, S. C. H. Kwok, and P. K. Chu, “Soft Ferromagnetic Materials Based on Iron/Carbon Multilayers”, Proceedings 7th International Conference on the Electrical Transport and Optical Properties of Inhomogeneous Media (ETOPIM7), Sydney, Paper 71-Invited, p. 121, Australia, July 9 – 13, 2006.

  34. A. P. Huang, S. C. H. Kwok, P. K. Chu, “Effects of Plasma Hydrogenation on Low Temperature Growth of Nanocrystalline Cubic SiC Thin Films”, Proceedings 17th European Conference on Diamond, Diamond-Like Materials, Carbon Nanotubes, and Nitrides, Estoril, Portugal, Paper 15.1.06, September 3 – 8, 2006.

  35. M. Xu, X. Cai, Q. L. Chen, L. H. Li, S. C. H. Kwok, and P. K. Chu, “Nanoscratch Behavior of Amorphous Carbon Films Fabricated on W-Implanted Steel Substrates”, Proceedings 17th European Conference on Diamond, Diamond-Like Materials, Carbon Nanotubes, and Nitrides, Estoril, Portugal, Paper 15.10.04, September 3 – 8, 2006.

  36. S. C. H. Kwok, W. Zhang, D. R. McKenzie, M. M. M. Bilek, and P. K. Chu, “Hemocompatibility and Anti-Bacterial Properties of Silver Doped Diamond-like Carbon Thin Films Synthesized by Pulsed Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc”, Proceedings 17th European Conference on Diamond, Diamond-Like Materials, Carbon Nanotubes, and Nitrides, Estoril, Portugal, Paper 9.6, September 3 – 8, 2006.

  37. C. L. Liu, P. K. Chu, D. Z. Yang, and G. Q. Lin, “Corrosion Resistance of Multi-Layered Ti/TiN Coatings on Surgical NiTi Alloys in Artificial Saliva”, Proceedings IUMRS International Conference in Asia (IUMRS-ICA-2006), Jeju, Korea, Paper I4-I-1, p. 243, September 10 – 14, 2006.

  38. D. L. Tang, L. S. Wang, S. H. Pu, C. M. Cheng, and P. K. Chu, “Characteristics of End Hall Ion Source with Magnetron Hollow Cathode Discharge”, Proceedings 15th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM), Taormina, Italy, Paper A-16, p. 407, September 18 – 22, 2006.

  39. D. L. Tang, S. H. Pu, O. Huang, H. H. Tong, X. R. Cui, and P. K. Chu, “Broad Beam Gas Ion Source with Hollow Cathode Discharge and Four-Grid Accelerator system”, Proceedings 15th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM), Taormina, Italy, Paper A-17, p. 408, September 18 – 22, 2006.

  40. C. L. Liu, P. K. Chu, and D. Z. Yang, “In Vitro Evaluation of Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings with a Si/SiCx Interlayer on Surgical NiTi Alloy”, Proceedings 15th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM), Taormina, Italy, Paper A-21, p. 409, September 18 – 22, 2006.

  41. K. Yeung, Y. L. Chan, K. O. Wong, X. Y. Liu, C. Y. Chung, P. K. Chu, W. Lu, K. Luk, D. Chan, and K. Cheung, “Novel Plasma-Implanted Shape Memory Alloys in Orthopedics”, Proceedings 15th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM), Taormina, Italy, Paper A-147, p. 79, September 18 – 22, 2006.

  42. Y. L. Chan, K. Yeung, A. Ngan, K. Cheung, W. Lu, K. Luk, X. M. Liu, and P. K. Chu, “Oxygen and Sodium Plasma-Implanted Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloy: A Novel Method to Promote Hydroxyapatite Formation and Nickel Suppression”, Proceedings 15th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM), Taormina, Italy, Paper A-148, p. 77,  September 18 – 22, 2006.

  43. F. J. Jing, X. B.Zhao, J. Y. Cheng, Y. X. Leng, P. K. Chu, and N. Huang, “The Bioactivity of Water, COOH+ Ion Implantation into Titanium Oxide Films”, Proceedings 15th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM), Taormina, Italy, Paper A-369, p. 396, September 18 – 22, 2006.

  44. J. B. Wang, P. Yang, G. C. Li, H. F. Zhou, Y. X. Leng, H. Sun, N. Huang and P. K. Chu, “Characteristics of TiOx Thin Films Doped by Phosphorus: Wettability, Semiconductor Performance and Biocompatibility”, Proceedings 15th International Conference on Ion Beam Modification of Materials (IBMM), Taormina, Italy, Paper A-371, p. 435, September 18 – 22, 2006.

  45. * R. Fu and P. Chu, “Plasma Treated Biomaterials”, Proceedings Biomedical Engineering Conference (BME 2006), Hong Kong, p. xxxi, September 21 – 23, 2006.  [Keynote Talk]

  46. L. H. Li, Z. G. Wei, T. T. Chen, and P. K. Chu, “A New Method Ion Implantation – Enhanced Glow Discharge Plasma Ion Implantation (EGDPII)”, Proceedings National Symposium on Charged Particle Sources and Beams, Wuhan, China, pp. 110 – 113, October 15 – 20, 2006.

  47. L. H. Li, Z. G. Wei, T. T. Chen, X. Zhang, and P. K. Chu, “Hybrid Method and Equipment of Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation & Deposition”, Proceedings National Symposium on Charged Particle Sources and Beams, Wuhan, China, pp. 106 – 1109, October 15 – 20, 2006.

  48. * P. K. Chu, “Bioactivity of Plasma Surface Modified Biomaterials”, Proceedings Materials Science and Technology 2006 Conference and Exhibition (MS&T’06), Cincinnati, Ohio, p. 238, October 15 – 19, 2006.  [Keynote Talk]

  49. K. W. K. Yeung, Y. L. Chan, K. O. Wong, X. Y. Liu, C. Y. Chung, P. K. Chu, W. W. Lu, K. D. K. Luk, D. Chan, and K. M. C. Cheung, “New Plasma Surface Treated Memory Alloys: Towards A New Generation Of “Smart” Orthopaedic Materials”, Proceedings Materials Science and Technology 2006 Conference and Exhibition (MS&T’06), Cincinnati, Ohio, p. 61, October 15 – 19, 2006.

  50. S. H. Luo, P. K. Chu, W. L. Liu, M. Zhang, and C. L. Lin, “Effects of Surface Modification on Conductivity and Sensing Properties of Individual SnO2 Nanowires”, Proceedings Materials Science and Technology 2006 Conference and Exhibition (MS&T’06), Cincinnati, Ohio, p. 51, October 15 – 19, 2006.

  51. * P. K. Chu, “Fabrication of Novel Silicon-on-Insulator Substrates Using Plasma-Based Technology”, Proceedings 8th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated-Circuit Technology (ICSICT-2006), Shanghai, China, Paper B3.3, pp. 444 – 447, October 23 – 26, 2006.

  52. * R. K. Y. Fu, S. C. H. Kwok, and P. K. Chu, “Biomedical Behavior and Biocompatibility of Diamond-like-Carbon (DLC) Films”, Proceedings International Workshop on The Application of Nanocrystalline Diamond Like Carbon Materials (IWAncDLC2006), Kolkata, India, pp. 191 – 202, November 28 – December 1, 2006.

  53. J. P. Y. Ho, B. K. Gan, N. J. Nosworthy, P. K. Chu, M. M. M. Bilek, D. R. McKenzie, and C. G. Remedios, “Stability of Horseradish Peroxidase on Plasma Modified Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene”, Proceedings Australian Institute of Physics 17th National Congress, Brisbane, Australia, Paper 858, p. 175, December 3 – 8, 2006.

  54. * P. K. Chu, “Fabrication and Surface Modification of Micro-electronic Structures and Biomaterials by Plasma and Ion Beam Technology”, Proceedings 17th Symposium of The Materials Research Society of Japan (MRS-J 2006), Tokyo, Japan, Paper K-01-I, p. 217, December 9 – 10, 2006.

  55. B. Sen, H. Wong, B. L. Yang, A. P. Huang, P. K. Chu, V. Filip, and C. K. Sarkar, “Nitrogen Incorporation in Hafnium Oxide Using Plasma Immersion Implantation”, Proceedings International Workshop on Dielectric Thin Films for Future ULSI Devices – Science and Technology (IWDTF2006), Kanagawa, Japan, pp. 89 – 90, November 8 – 10, 2006.


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